The Vice Dean serves as a key strategic partner to the Dean and members of the leadership team. The Vice Dean works with school leadership, faculty, and staff to realize the CSSW’s strategies, goals and objectives reflected in its mission. The Office of the Vice Dean oversees programs and offices related to academic and faculty affairs, and spearheads innovative academic and educational initiatives for CSSW. The Office is charged with curricular development and oversight, including staffing courses with instructors in the online and residential programs. The office also provides pedagogical and classroom management support. The Vice Dean also manages and oversees faculty-related matters including appointments, reviews, promotion, and serving on Faculty Search Committees as ex-officio member.