Academic Deans

Deans nurture, facilitate growth and development, and set and uphold high standards for faculty, staff and students.
Jacquie Van Hoomissen, Ph.D.

Jacqueline Van Hoomissen, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Founded 1887


Heather James

Heather James, M.F.A. MSIS
Dean, Foley Library
Founded 1887

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Jason Houston

Jason Houston, Ph.D.
Dean, Gonzaga in Florence
Founded 1963


Dr. Ken Anderson

Ken Anderson, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Business Administration
Founded 1921


School of Education Dean Yolanda Gallardo

Yoli Gallardo, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Education
Founded in 1928


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Jennifer Shepherd, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, School of Engineering & Applied Science
Founded in 1934

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Julie Wolter

Julie Wolter, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Dean, School of Health Sciences
Founded in 2023


Photo of Linda Jellum

Linda D. Jellum, J.D.
Interim Dean, School of Law
Founded in 1912


Dr. Adrian Popa

Adrian Popa, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, School of Leadership Studies
Founded in 2018