University Archives
School and College structure (2011-present)
In the summer of 2011, the academic structure at St. Cloud State was reorganized and continues today. Listed here are the names of the school and colleges, deans (with portraits) and dates of service. Learn more about the structure by clicking on the links below about a specific school/college.
The School of the Arts sits administratively under the College of Liberal Arts.
Names
- School of the Arts: 7/2011-
Deans
- 7/2011-6/2013: Raymond Philippot (interim associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts)
- 6/2013- : Raymond Philippot (associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and School of the Arts)
- 7/2023-6/2024: Melissa Krause (interim associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and School of the Arts)
The School of Computing, Engineering and Environment sits administratively under the College of Science and Engineering.
Names
- School of Computing, Engineering and Environment: 7/2011-
Deans
- 7/2011–6/2013?: Kurt Helgeson (interim Associate Dean of the College of Science and Engineering and Director of the School of Computing, Engineering, and Environment)
- 7/2013–6/2016 Adel Ali (Associate Dean of the College of Science and Engineering and Director of the School of Computing, Engineering, and Environment)
- 10/2016-1/2020 : Dale Buske (interim Associate Dean of the College of Science and Engineering and Director of the School of Computing, Engineering, and Environment)
- 1/2020-6/2021: Maureen Tubbiola (interim Associate Dean of the College of Science and Engineering and Director of the School of Computing, Engineering, and Environment)
- 7/2021-6/2024: Maureen Tubbiola (Associate Dean of the College of Science and Engineering and the School of Computing, Engineering, and Environment)
Names
- School of Education: 7/2011-6/2021
- College of Education and Learning Design: 7/2021-
Deans
- 7/2011–5/2015: Osman Lutterodt Alawiye
- 6/2015–6/2017: Steve Hoover (interim)
- 7/2017-7/2023: Jennifer Mueller
- 8/2023-6/2024: King Banaian (interim)
- 7/2024- : Melissa Hanzsek-Brill (interim)
Names
- School of Health and Human Services: 7/2011- 2/2022
- College of Health and Wellness Professions: 2/2022 -
Deans
- 7/2011–6/2013: Monica Devers (interim)
- 6/2013–6/2017: Monica Devers
- 6/2017-6/2018: Shonda Craft (interim)
- 7/2018-12/2023: Shonda Craft
- 1/2024-1/2025: Roxanne Wilson (interim)
- 1/2025- : Melissa Hanzsek-Brill (interim)
Names
- Herberger Business School: 7/2011-
Deans
- 7/2011–6/2014: Diana Lawson
- 6/2014–6/2015: Walter Roettger (interim)
- 6/2015-6/2022: Dave Harris
- 7/2022-7/2024: Katherina Pattit
- 8/2024- : Christine Lepkowski (interim)
Names
- College of Liberal Arts: 7/2011-
Deans
- 7/2011–5/2012: Mark Springer (interim)
- 5/2012-6/2023: Mark Springer
- 6/2023- : Raymond Philippot (interim)
Names
- School of Public Affairs: 7/2011-6/2023
In July 2023, SOPA closed and its departments and units were administratively integrated into other St. Cloud State colleges and schools.
Deans
- 7/2011–6/2013: Orn Bodvarsson (interim)
- 6/2013–7/2014: Orn Bodvarsson
- 8/2014–5/2015: King Banaian (interim)
- 5/2015-6/2023 : King Banaian
Names
- College of Science and Engineering: 7/2011-
Deans
- 7/2011–5/2013: David DeGroote
- 6/2013-5/2014: Dan Gregory (interim)
- 5/2014–6/2016: Dan Gregory
- 6/2016-6/2020: Adel Ali (interim)
- 7/2020-12/2025: Adel Ali
- 1/2026- : Gareth John (interim)