About the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is an intellectual, creative and inclusive community at the heart of the university. We are dedicated to furthering understanding of the human condition and to preparing students to engage with the societies and cultures in which we live.

Dean's welcome

We make the world a better place

Whether you want to make a difference in your community, explore other cultures, or discover solutions to global and  community issues, we have the place for you and the faculty to help guide you. Our faculty members are outstanding contributors to their fields and serve as mentors to our students

In addition to classroom instruction, you’ll have opportunities to select from learning in research laboratories, schools, community organizations, government offices, libraries, historical sites, and through hands-on field assignments, internships, service-learning projects, or study abroad programs.

Our graduates gain skills they can apply to a diverse set of careers and graduate degrees. Our alums are influencers in their fields and include teachers, lawyers, politicians, social workers, counselors, writers, curators, researchers and consultants.

Our students learn to think critically, communicate clearly and solve complex problems—skills that will prepare you for careers, leadership and engaged citizenship. I’m excited to have you join their ranks.

Dr. Richard Rothaus,
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences staff

RICHARD ROTHAUS

DEAN/­LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

MARCY TAYLOR

ASSOC DEAN/­LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCE

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

CHRISTI BROOKES

FACULTY

History, World Languages & Cultures

JOSHUA ADAMS

COORD/­RCMT & COMMUNITY OUTREACH/­CLASS

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

ROBIN ARCHER

EXEC SECRETARY

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

DARCY BEAVAN

ACADEMIC ADVISOR/­CLASS

Advising Student Services - CLASS

SARAH BUCKLEY

COORD/­COMMUNICATIONS & WEB DEVELOPER

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

ELIZABETH DAUM

DIR/­STUDENT SERVICES/­CLASS

Advising Student Services - CLASS

JULIE DAVIDSON

ACADEMIC ADVISOR/­CLASS

Advising Student Services - CLASS

TIMOTHY GRAMZA

DIR/­INFO TECH/­CLASS & CBA

OIT - Academic Computing

JASON HULL

TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II

OIT - Academic Computing

OCTAVIA JENNINGS

ASSOC DIR/­DEVELOPMENT/­CLASS/­OIDEI/­SA

GARY LANE

TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II

OIT - Academic Computing

ERIC POUNCIL

ACADEMIC ADVISOR/­CLASS

Advising Student Services - CLASS

KATHY RISE

RES COLLEGE DIR & CAREER RESEARCH/­CLASS

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

NATHAN ROSELLE

ACADEMIC ADVISOR/­CLASS

Advising Student Services - CLASS

KENNETH RUMSEY

ACADEMIC ADVISOR/­CLASS

Advising Student Services - CLASS

GREGORY SMITH

FACULTY

History, World Languages & Cultures

SUZANNE SOVA

EXEC SECRETARY

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

KAREN WIXSON

MGR/­BUSINESS SERVICES/­CLASS

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Vision statement

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences builds an innovative and inclusive future for Michigan and beyond, fostering collaboration, empathy, and humility while equipping students with knowledge and understanding to make a difference in the world.

Mission statement

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences cultivates essential skills for today's world through engaged learning. We address critical questions, tackle urgent problems, and foster human flourishing by means of creative, ethical, and empathetic research and teaching, in pursuit of meaningful lives and careers for our students, campus, and community.