Office of the Dean

John Hawley, Associate Dean for the Sciences and Professor of Astronomy works with science department chairs and unit heads ensuring coordination and collaboration among them. He has oversight of science faculty recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, tenure, and retention. He ensures compliance with EOP procedures and works with search committees to develop strategies to diversify the science faculty. He manages science departmental budgeting; oversees research support facilities; and is responsible for day-to-day resource allocation, space allocation and renovation, and management.

Cristina Della Coletta, Associate Dean for Humanities and the Arts and Professor of Italian, works with arts and humanities department chairs and unit heads ensuring coordination and collaboration among them. She has oversight of their faculty recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, tenure, and retention. She ensures compliance with EOP procedures and works with search committees to develop strategies to diversify the arts and humanities faculties. She manages departmental budgeting; oversees performance support facilities; and is responsible for day-to-day resource allocation, space allocation and renovation, and management.

Richard Myers, Senior Associate Dean for Administration and Planning, advises the Dean in all areas of finance and administration, including budget and human resources, strategic planning, information technology, and capital projects. He plays a leadership role for Arts and Sciences within the larger U.Va. community.

Aron Teel, Director of Arts & Sciences Computing Support, plans, coordinates, and manages computer support, programming, and database services within Arts & Sciences to insure that computer equipment, support, and programming needs of Arts & Sciences’ instructional, research and administrative units are met.

Valerie Larsen is Director of the Arts & Sciences Center for Instructional Technology (ASCIT), which supports the integration of technology into teaching and research in various capacities. Her responsibilities include oversight of the ASCIT Language Lab and ASCIT Equipment Loans. Valerie and the ASCIT staff provide one-on-one and small group consultation, training and presentations on the use of technology in teaching to College faculty and teaching assistants.

Neal Grandy, Director of Arts & Sciences Research Administration, provides accurate, timely, and professional advising on University- and Arts & Sciences- sponsored research and other administrative policies and procedures. He oversees pre- and post-award research grant activities for Arts and Sciences; provides various financial and other grant-related analyses; and represents Arts and Sciences on research matters.

Karen Mercer, Budget Director, develops, monitors, and maintains the operating budget for Arts & Sciences within the context of the College's multi-year financial plan. She works closely with staff in the Dean's office, A&S Departments, and the University to gather and interpret budget-related information. She also directly contributes to the ongoing development and improvement of budget monitoring and reporting systems.