Dean and senior leadership

Dean

Donald Young, Ph.D.

Job title: Interim dean

Telephone: (804) 828-8295

Location: 828 W. Franklin St., Room 105

As interim dean, Dr. Young plans to continue with implementation of the CHS strategic plan to bring distinction to the College through outstanding achievements and successes of its faculty and students.

Associate deans

Edmund Acevedo, Ph.D.

Job title: Interim dean for finance and administration

Email: eoacevedo@vcu.edu

Telephone: (804) 827-0948

Location: 500 Academic Centre, Room 111

Works for: Finance, Dean's Office

As interim dean of finance and administration, Dr. Acevedo acts as chief operating officer of the College of Humanities and Sciences.

Katherine Bassard, Ph.D.

Job title: Interim senior associate dean for faculty affairs

Email: kcbassar@vcu.edu

Telephone: (804) 828-8488

Location: 828 W. Franklin St., Room 213

Works for: Faculty Affairs, Dean's Office

As interim senior associate dean for faculty affairs, Dr. Bassard oversees the recruitment, development and advancement of CHS faculty.

Joshua Langberg, Ph.D.

Job title: Associate dean for research and interim associate dean for graduate studies

Email: jlangberg@vcu.edu

Telephone: (804) 827-0860

Location: 828 W. Franklin St., Room 218

Works for: Graduate Student Affairs, Sponsored Programs, Dean's Office

Dr. Langberg is responsible for fostering the development and growth of scholarship and ensuring graduate students have access to all the resources necessary for academic success.

James Mays, Ph.D.

Job title: Associate dean for undergraduate academic affairs

Email: jemays@vcu.edu

Telephone: (804) 827-8211

Location: 827 W. Franklin St., Room 110

Works for: Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Dean's Office

As associate dean for undergraduate academic affairs, Dr. Mays has a particular interest in, and places high priority on student success and curricular development/reform within the College.