AUSTIN, Texas—Four candidates for the position of dean of the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin have been selected as finalists and will meet with faculty, students and staff members of the college in open forums in February and March. The candidates also will meet with university administrators and deans.
View the schedule of open forums for faculty, students and staff members to meet with the finalists.
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Caroline Brettell
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A national search for a new dean of the college began after Richard Lariviere, dean since 1999, announced he would leave his post to become provost and executive vice chancellor of the University of Kansas. Dr. Judith Langlois, the Charles and Sarah Seay Regents’ Professor of Developmental Psychology, has served as interim dean since Lariviere’s departure.
An 18-member search committee of deans, faculty, staff, students and alumni scheduled the meetings to provide members of the university community an opportunity to listen to and engage with the candidates. The committee, chaired by Thomas Staley, director of the Harry Ransom Center and the Harry Huntt Ransom Chair in Liberal Arts, plans to submit its recommendations to Provost Steven Leslie by the end of March.
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Randy Diehl
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The candidates are:
- Dr. Caroline Brettell, dean ad interim of Dedman College and the Dedman Family Distinguished Professor of Anthropology at Southern Methodist University. Brettell will visit the campus on March 5 and 6.
- Dr. Randy L. Diehl, professor of psychology at The University of Texas at Austin. Diehl’s interviews are scheduled on Feb. 19 and 20.
- Dr. Alan Tully, chair of History and Eugene C. Barker Centennial Professor of American History at The University of Texas at Austin. Tully’s interviews will take place on Feb. 21 and 22.
- Dr. James A. Winn, chair and professor of English at Boston University. Winn will visit on March 7 and 8.
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Alan Tully
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Brettell received her bachelor of arts degree with highest honors in Latin American studies from Yale University. She received her master’s and doctor’s degrees in anthropology from Brown University. Prior to her present appointment, she was chair of the Department of Anthropology at Southern Methodist from 1994 to 2004 and was director of the Women’s Studies Program from 1989 to 1994.
Diehl received his bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Illinois and his doctor’s degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota. He has been on the faculty of the Psychology Department at The University of Texas at Austin since 1975 and was chair of the department from 1995 to 1999. He is a graduate adviser for the department.
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James Winn
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Tully received his bachelor of arts degree from Queen’s University, his master’s degree from the University of Toronto and his doctor’s degree from The Johns Hopkins University. He has been chair of the History Department at The University of Texas at Austin since 2002. Prior to his position at Texas, he was dean of arts at the University of British Columbia from 2000 to 2002.
Winn received his bachelor of arts degree with highest honors from Princeton University and his doctor’s degree from Yale University. He has been chair of the Department of English at Boston University since 1998. He was director of the University of Michigan Institute for the Humanities from 1988 to 1996, where he was also a professor in the departments of English and Music.
High-resolution press images of the candidates are available.
For more information contact: Jennifer Tisdale, public affairs representative, Harry Ransom Center, 512-471-8949.
Open Forums for Faculty, Students and Staff to Meet with Finalists for Dean Position
Monday, Feb. 19: Dr. Randy L. Diehl, The University of Texas at Austin
- 9–9:45 a.m.: College of Liberal Arts Faculty Forum, Main Building, Room 212
- 10–10:45 a.m.: College of Liberal Arts Staff Forum, Main Building, Room 212
- 11–11:45 a.m.: College of Liberal Arts Student Forum, Main Building, Room 212
Wednesday, Feb. 21: Dr. Alan Tully, The University of Texas at Austin
- 9–9:45 a.m.: College of Liberal Arts Faculty Forum, Texas Union, Quadrangle Room
- 10–10:45 a.m.: College of Liberal Arts Staff Forum, Texas Union, Quadrangle Room
- 2–2:45 p.m.: College of Liberal Arts Student forum, Texas Union, Quadrangle Room
Monday, March 5: Dr. Caroline Brettell, Southern Methodist University
- 9–9:45 a.m.: College of Liberal Arts Faculty Forum, Texas Union, Quadrangle Room
- 10–10:45 a.m.: College of Liberal Arts Staff Forum, Texas Union, Quadrangle Room
- 11–11:45 a.m.: College of Liberal Arts Student Forum, Main Building, Room 212
Wednesday, March 7: Dr. James A. Winn, Boston University
- 9–9:45 a.m.: College of Liberal Arts Faculty Forum, Main Building, Room 212
- 10–10:45 a.m.: College of Liberal Arts Staff Forum, Main Building, Room 212
- 11–11:45 a.m.: College of Liberal Arts Student Forum, Main Building, Room 212
