Interim Dean Finalists for the College of Arts and Sciences

Posted: 2026-08-14 07:13:00   Expiration: 2026-08-21 07:13:00

Three finalists for interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences give open forums Aug. 17 and 19, and the search committee is collecting campus feedback through Aug. 21.

The search committee for the Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences invites faculty and staff to open forums with the three finalists. Each finalist will give a 20- to 25-minute presentation followed by a question-and-answer session, in person or via Zoom.

Open Forums

• Stephenson Beck, Professor and Chair, Department of Communication: Monday, Aug. 17, 2 to 2:45 p.m., Memorial Union Anishinaabe Theatre or Zoom
• Lisa Montplaisir, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Memorial Union Meadow Lark or Zoom
• Dennis Cooley, Professor and Head, School of Humanities: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2 to 2:45 p.m., Memorial Union Meadow Lark or Zoom

Feedback and Materials

• Finalist CVs and cover letters  
• Feedback survey, Stephenson Beck
• Feedback survey, Lisa Montplaisir
• Feedback survey, Dennis Cooley

Feedback surveys are open until the end of business Aug. 21. You may also contact search committee chair Alan Kallmeyer at alan.kallmeyer@ndsu.edu or any committee member. The position description and committee roster are available here.

-- Academic Affairs: Haley Hamel