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Dean's Leadership Council

Dean's Leadership Council

The Dean's Leadership Council is a group of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University College of Arts and Sciences alumni and friends who represent the wide range of academic and professional experiences influenced by their time at the college. Invited by the Dean, this council holds the highest volunteer role in the college.

College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Leadership Board

Council Members

  • Yvette Alexander Slate
  • Edward C. Chow
  • Richard Couch
  • Cynthia Dougherty
  • Bradley Dougherty
  • Steve Ellis
  • Eldon Hall
  • Patrick Jackson
  • David Levy
  • Rene Paulson
  • Deb Raita
  • Loriena Roberts
  • Pete Stoy
  • Clarke VanDervort

Roles and Responsibilities

Council members have several key roles and responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic insight: Share perspectives and help shape the vision for the college's long-term projects and the Dean's priorities.
  • Be a college champion: Advocate for the college and its mission within personal and professional networks.
  • Identify opportunities: Find ways for networks to engage with college students, faculty, and staff through volunteer, experiential learning, and philanthropic activities.
  • Create engagement opportunities: Organize events for alumni and friends of the college to connect with the council.
  • Offer perspectives: Share attitudes and viewpoints about the college from outside the Athens, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ area.
  • Commit to giving: Make an annual gift to an area of the college that aligns with personal interests or where they want to make the most impact.
  • Attend meetings: Participate in semi-annual meetings on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University-Main Campus in Athens, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, and attend special university events.
  • Help identify new members: Serve a full term and assist in identifying others who could be considered for the council.

Preparing Our Students for Successful Lives

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University College of Arts and Sciences prepares students for successful lives by helping them grow personally and intellectually through a 21st-century liberal arts education. The college's scholarly work generates knowledge, forms the foundation of its undergraduate and graduate programs, and engages all students and faculty in a culture of exploration. Faculty, staff, and students strive to meet the demands of tolerance, curiosity, and informed engagement with a diverse and changing world.