Message from the Interim Dean
I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as interim dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and to help transition the School to new leadership under the incoming dean, Nicole S. Sampson. While transitions can feel uncertain, I am confident that we are in the midst of a truly exciting and optimistic time for both the School and the University.
After several challenging years during the pandemic, we have entered a period of growing student enrollment, increased investment in staff and faculty, and the development of new initiatives. We are embarking on structural changes to the River Campus that will allow us to better support our students and help staff and faculty thrive in their careers. At the same time, the University is implementing a strategic plan that prioritizes the great work happening across disciplines in the School of Arts and Sciences.
I came to Rochester in 2007 to study visual perception, but have since expanded my research by connecting with collaborators in areas as diverse optics, history, dance, neurology, pediatrics, psychology, and nursing. These opportunities that bridge disciplines and integrate knowledge are in large part why I have spent my entire faculty career at UR. Our spirit of collaboration - across departments, schools, and Elmwood Avenue - allows us to grow and develop as researchers and to extend our impact beyond our home disciplines.
I very much look forward to working with the students, staff, faculty, and school leadership in the coming weeks as we prepare for a new school year and fantastic additions to the University's leadership.
Sincerely,
Duje Tadin
Interim Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences