Chief executive officers


Administrative Roles and Responsibilities

Dean, School of Dentistry

The Dean is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the School of Dentistry and is the senior administrative and academic officer.

Senior Associate Dean

The Senior Associate Dean is responsible to the Dean on all matters pertaining to the curriculum in the School of Dentistry, including course scheduling, enforcing academic policies, etc.

Senior Associate Dean of Student Services and Institutional Effectiveness

The Senior Associate Dean of Student Services and Institutional Effectiveness is responsible to the Dean in all matters pertaining to dental and dental hygiene student activities. This includes student counseling and advising concerning personal and academic matters, tutorial services and supporting student activities.

Executive Associate Dean

The Executive Associate Dean is responsible to the Dean on all fiscal matters of the School of Dentistry, for the clinical services enterprise and for staff services including staff recruitment, development, recognition, and accountability.

Associate Dean of Clinical Dental Education

The Dean of Clinics is responsible for all activities of the student clinics and for implementation of the clinical curriculum.

Associate Dean of Development and Alumni Affairs

The Dean of Development and Alumni Affairs is responsible for all fundraising and alumni activities and special events sponsored by the Dean.

Assistant Dean of Research

The Assistant Dean of Research is responsible to the Dean for the research enterprise of the School of Dentistry.

Assistant Dean of Community and Collaborative Partnerships

The Dean of Community and Collaborative Partnerships coordinates student involvement in community service, local and international outreach missions, study abroad programs and avises the school's Missions of Mercy projects.

Department Chairs

Department Chairs offer leadership and set the tone for the educational effort in their respective departments.