College for Design and Social Inquiry Names New Dean
Wesley Hawkins, Ph.D., has been named the new dean of the at 抖M女仆, following a national search.聽In addition to a distinguished record of scholarship and teaching, Hawkins brings a wealth of strengths and聽knowledge from the College聽to the position of Dean, having served as the interim dean for the College for two years.聽
鈥淒r. Hawkins began his role as interim dean two years ago by embarking on an ambitious plan to improve governance, increase research activity, and engage the community,鈥 said , 抖M女仆 provost. 鈥淲ith his record of hallmark accomplishments in these areas, no one else is better fit to lead the College on a permanent basis.鈥
Most recently, Hawkins was a key player in securing a $7 million gift from the Sandler family to name the at 抖M女仆. He also has held administrative positions at 抖M女仆 that include associate provost of promotion and tenure, as well as director of the School of Social Work.
鈥淚t is an honor and a privilege to continue in the role as dean for the College,鈥 Hawkins said. 鈥淚 continue to be inspired by the College鈥檚 remarkable faculty and staff and it is very fulfilling to be a part of all of the fine work they are doing in the important areas of social work, criminology, architecture, urban and regional planning, as well as public administration. Each one plays a critical role in today鈥檚 society and 抖M女仆 is at the forefront of that.鈥
Hawkins earned a Ph.D., in public health education from Southern Illinois University, a master鈥檚 degree in social work from the Catholic University of America, and a Bachelor of Science degree in education and social science from Truman State聽College.聽
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