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January 13, 2026

Provost Launches Search for Dean, Schmid College of Science and Technology

Provost Mike Ibba has launched a nationwide search for the Schmid College of Science and Technology’s next dean. The search will be chaired by Roxanne Greitz Miller, dean, Attallah College of Educational Studies. The full search committee (listed below) is undertaking this important work starting now and continuing through the spring semester:
  • Roxanne Greitz Miller, Dean, Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies; Search Committee Chair for the Dean of Schmid College
  • Christopher John “CJ” Bishop ’05 (MBA ’08) (Ph.D. ’19), Advisor, Schmid College Advisory Council
  • Rebecca Green, Operations Administrator, Schmid College
  • Nicol Howard, Associate Professor, Schmid College
  • Matthew Leifer, Associate Professor, Schmid College
  • Kelvin McQueen, Associate Professor, Schmid College
  • John Miklavcic, Associate Professor, Schmid College and School of Pharmacy
  • Margaret Olaño, Director of Administrative Operations, Schmid College
  • Marco Panza, Professor, Endowed Kennedy Chair in Philosophy, Schmid College
  • Elaine Schwartz, Professor and Associate Dean of External Relations and Student Advancement, Schmid College
  • Richelle Tanner, Assistant Professor, Schmid College and Wilkinson College
  • Adrian Vajiac, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Schmid College
The committee will be supported by representatives from DSG | Storbeck Search Partners. Candidates can be recommended or directed to their website. Dominic Trinh, Executive Assistant to Dean Miller, will support the search activities and coordination.