Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Summary The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is a member of the Administrative Leadership Team at the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM). The Associate Dean is one of the principal academic administrative officers in the COM. The Associate Dean shares responsible for delivery of the curriculum as well as its evaluation and assessment. He/she, along with Assistant Deans and/or Chairs is charged with development of the curriculum for the students of the COM and residents associated with the COM. The Associate Dean is responsible for the ongoing evaluation of the content and outcomes of the curriculum and it's quality improvement processes to ensure that it advances the mission and vision of the COM and University and meets the educational needs of the students. Other responsibilities will include budget preparation and supervision of the COM's medical education and evaluation departments. He/she is charged, along with the remainder of the COM Academic Leadership Team, with promoting an environment and securing the resources that make it possible for the advancement of the student's professionalism, knowledge, skills, and competencies to the level required for a graduate Osteopathic physician. In addition, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will collaborate and provide resources as applicable to promote the growth and development of residency programs, and continuing medical education programs. This position is considered a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and works with other CSA's on the College campus.