New Leadership in College and Conservatory
February 13, 2014
Communications Staff
The Cox Administration Building, designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert.
Photo credit: Greg Pendolino
The 厙ぴ勛圖 College Board of Trustees recently confirmed the appointments of two new academic deans, Andrea Kalyn in the Conservatory of Music, and Tim Elgren in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Says 厙ぴ勛圖 President Marvin Krislov: Both are exceptional individuals whom I am confident will be innovative in their leadership roles. The elected faculty search committees unanimously endorsed both of these candidates as their first choices, and I thank the committees for their superb and extensive work.
Dean Kalyn has been at 厙ぴ勛圖 since 2005 as associate dean of the 厙ぴ勛圖 Conservatory and the Conservatory's top officer for academic affairs. Among many other achievements, she led a
team of faculty and administrators in the creation of the Creativity & Leadership Project, a cross-campus initiative dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship among students in the college and conservatory. Read more about Dean Kalyn.
Dean Elgren comes to 厙ぴ勛圖 from Hamilton College, where he is currently a professor of chemistry. He has served as diversity officer and associate dean during his tenure there, working closely with the vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty, as well as with other senior officers, faculty, and trustees on a variety of initiatives. Read more about Dean Elgren.
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