College of Education Acting Dean Reappointment

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Danelle Stevens-Watkins as the acting dean of the College of Education, effective Jan. 1, 2025. She will serve in this role for either one year or until the new dean begins.

Dr. Stevens-Watkins has helped lead the College of Education through various milestones in the last year, such as the college’s 100th anniversary. The College of Education has launched new programs and certificates, including a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sport Leadership and an undergraduate certificate in Esport Athlete Performance and Management. 

Serving as acting dean of the College of Education since January 2023, Dr. Stevens-Watkins is also an accomplished researcher and educator in the Department of Educational, School and Counseling Psychology. Under her leadership, the college has seen continued growth and development as an outstanding innovator in teaching and learning through scholarship and practical application of research.

The search for the new dean of the College of Education is ongoing and proceeding as scheduled. The goal is to have a new dean starting by July 1, 2025, and I want to thank the search advisory committee for their hard work and dedication. 

I also want to thank Dr. Stevens-Watkins for her continued leadership during this era of expansion for the College of Education. I am eager to see what milestones the college achieves next. 

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D. 
Provost