Council of Deans

The Council, chaired by the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, meets regularly to discuss significant matters related to academic programming, student success, faculty affairs, research and outreach, budget, and university policies and procedures. They also work collaboratively with other units, departments, advisory groups and committees to ensure that decisions and recommendations align with the mission and vision of the university.

Council Members

Sara Helfrich, Ph.D. | Dean, School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences

Lou Mulligan, J.D., M.A. | Dean, School of Law

Courtney Crappell, D.M.A. | Dean, UMKC Conservatory

Steven Haas, D.M.D., J.D., M.B.A. | Dean, School of Dentistry

Tamara Falicov, Ph.D. | Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Alexander Norbash, M.D. M.S. FACR | Dean, School of Medicine

Brian Klaas, Ph.D. | Dean, Henry W. Bloch School of Management

Christine Getz, Ph.D. | Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Russell Melchert, Ph.D., R.Ph. | Dean, School of Pharmacy

Melissa Joy Roberts, J.D., MSN, FNP-BC | Dean, School of Nursing and Health Studies

Michele D. Smith, Ph.D. | Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Cindy Thompson, Ph.D. | Dean, University Libraries

Kevin Truman, Ph.D. | Dean, School of Science and Engineering