Dean, College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources (Fall 2025)
The University of Connecticut has launched a national search for the next Dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR). The Dean will lead a dynamic and interdisciplinary college that advances teaching, research, and extension in areas critical to the health and sustainability of people, animals, food systems, and the environment. Updates will be shared on this webpage as the search progresses.
Mary Anne Amalaradjou, Associate Professor, Animal Science
Douglas Casa, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Kinesiology & Chief Executive Officer, Korey Stringer Institute
Travis Clark, Research Farm Manager
Joseph Darkwah, Ph.D. Candidate
Jill Desimini, Director & Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture
David Dickson, Director, Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR)
Vicky Dickson, Dean, School of Nursing (Chair)
Ashley Helton, Associate Professor, Natural Resources & Environment
Bryan Hurlburt, Commissioner, CT Department of Agriculture
Tricia Leahey, InCHIP Director, Professor of Allied Health Sciences
Yangchao Luo, Associate Professor, Nutritional Sciences
Rebecca Syme, Undergraduate Student
Steven M. Szczepanek, Associate Professor, Pathobiology and Veterinary Science
Charles Towe, Delfavero Professor of Agricultural & Resource Economics
Sara Tremblay, Academic Advisor and Program Coordinator, Environmental Studies and Environmental Sciences Ex-Officio
Amy Gorin, Vice Provost for Health Sciences & Interdisciplinary Initiatives Search Staffers
Alexis Lohrey, Executive Assistant
Heather Born, Executive Assistant
Feedback Opportunities
Parker Executive Search Firm will host several listening sessions to hear perspectives on the search and the deanship:
Listening Sessions
For Staff:
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Link: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=mbe22e8d39492a4612faabe682064e002
For Faculty:
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Link: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=me9eb7d079029acf7fdcf5be98dc4627d
For Anyone:
Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Link: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m66699decf93cb66bcd140501d4d61ffd
For Anyone:
Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Link: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=mfe0fa5a9227e06d41c675fc5274db0df
In addition, you may submit feedback directly to the search firm through this anonymous feedback form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UConn_CAHNR_Feedback
Nominations may be submitted using this form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UConn_CAHNR_Nominations, or by contacting a member of the search committee.
Dean, School of Business (Spring 2025)
The Office of the Provost is launching a search to appoint the next Dean of the UConn School of Business. We are seeking a visionary leader who will guide the School toward continued excellence and innovation. This individual will build on the School’s strong foundation to enhance its academic reputation, foster student success, and strengthen its role in advancing the university’s strategic goals. For more information about the search process, including the search committee and details about upcoming public listening sessions, please see the sections below. If you would like to share feedback or nominate a candidate, contact UConnBusinessDean@storbecksearch.com
Ofer Harel, Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Professor, Statistics (Chair)
Robert C. Bird, Professor of Business Law, Eversource Energy Chair in Business Ethics
Michelle Cote, Lead Instructor, CT Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Robert Day, Professor, Operations and Information Management
Edward Junhao Lim, Business & Entrepreneurship Librarian
Alina Lerman, Associate Professor, Accounting
John Mathieu, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Friar Chair of Leadership & Teamwork
Debanjan Mitra, Professor, Marketing, Voya Financial Fellow
Brandy Nelson, Executive Director of Undergraduate Programs
Katherine Pancak, Professor in-Residence Academic Director, Stamford Campus Business Programs
Yiming Qian, Professor, Toscano Family Chair in Finance
Leslie Shor, Dean, The Graduate School & Vice Provost for Graduate Education
Search Staffers
Alexis Lohrey, Executive Assistant
Jenna Rowlson, Executive Assistant
Listening sessions were held in a hybrid modality on the Storrs campus in January 2025.
Director of Student Activities (Spring 2025)
The University of Connecticut is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the next Director of Student Activities. This pivotal role is responsible for shaping student life and fostering a sense of belonging across UConn’s campuses. The Director will provide vision, strategic direction, and leadership for a talented team comprising professionals, graduate assistants, and several hundred student employees. The Student Activities team encompasses areas such as Fraternity and Sorority Life, Major Events and Programming, Leadership and Organization Development, Trustee Student Organization Support, Business Affairs, Community Outreach Programs, and Marketing and Graphic Design .
Reporting to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Student Success, the Director will play a crucial role in promoting student development and belonging through curricular and co-curricular experiences. The position requires an experienced leader who understands current trends in student affairs and is committed to fostering an environment of engagement, inclusion, and student success .
For more information about the search process, including the search committee and details about upcoming candidate presentations that will be open to the public and live streamed, please see the sections below.
John Armstrong, Associate Dean of Students (Search Committee Chair)
Isaac Barber, Director, Student Union Events & Services
Sarah Bernhardt, Coordinator for Student Organization Support & Leadership, Student Activities
Elise Delacruz, Director, Women’s Center, UConn Cultural Centers
Lorien Touponse, Student Body President
Search Staffers
Hailey Wilk, Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Student Success
Listening sessions were held in a hybrid modality on the Storrs campus in January 2025.
Presentations will take place in-person in the Student Union, Room 104 May 6-8th. They will also be live streamed for anyone that would like to attend virtually.
Each candidate will have 30 minutes to present to the University Community, followed by a Q&A session.
Viewers online will be muted but will be able to ask questions in the chat for the candidate to respond to.
Candidate #1- Trisha- Ann Hawthorne- Noble
May 6, 2025
2:00pm-3:00pm
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=mb2e6ca1b34c1fcf4002ce865f4839023
Webinar number: 2633 454 7370
Webinar password:R6hPTFwpB78 (76478397 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Candidate #2- Daphne Wells
May 7, 2025
2:00pm-3:00pm
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m576a6446a0381335c21f7a14ece74d5e
Webinar number: 2866 201 8584
Webinar password: SWcw2xJe6G7 (79292953 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Candidate #3- Kerri Jarzabski
May 8, 2025
2:00pm-3:00pm
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m0b3ff60e501f4467162e3f129ef977a3
Webinar number:2632 087 9786
Webinar password:ZbZumPEX786 (92986739 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Recent appointments
- Fany Hannon appointed as Dean of Students (5/20/2024)
Academic Program Reviews
The purpose of academic program review is to provide a critical and unbiased assessment of an academic unit’s programs and activities. All non-externally accredited academic units are reviewed every 8-10 years. An academic review consists of two phases: a self-study by the academic unit faculty and an evaluation by an external review team.
Any questions about Academic Program Reviews can be directed to provost@uconn.edu