The Academic Affairs area of the college includes academic departments structured along disciplinary lines, academic programs which cross disciplinary lines, and academic support programs that serve the entire community. These departments and programs are organized into four broad administrative divisions: Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, and College-Wide Programs.
Mike Imhoff, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Academics
Humanities Division
Patrick Duffey, Dean of Humanities
Art, Music, Communication Studies, English, History, Classical & Modern Languages, Philosophy, and Religious Studies
Sciences Division
Steve Goldsmith, Dean of Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics & Computer Science, and Physics
Social Sciences Division
Jerry Johnson, Dean of Social Sciences
Economics & Business Administration, Education, Exercise & Sport Science, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology & Anthropology
College-wide Programs
Communication/Inquiry, Center for Environmental Studies, Center for Global Learning, Center for Liberal Arts Teaching & Scholarship, Center for Southwestern & Mexican Studies, Honors Program, JanTerm, Study Abroad, and Posey Leadership Institute
Abell Library
Opened in 1986, the Abell Library Center plays an essential role in the life of Austin College. Five librarians, an archivist, and six support staff guide the effective use of library resources. Services include an active instruction program with a special emphasis for incoming students as well as increased support for honors’ students engaged in writing a thesis. A reference librarian is available most day and evening hours. A tour of the library shows off our varied learning spaces.
Information Technology
Austin College provides many technological resources to students, faculty, and staff to aid in their success. Computer labs across campus are available 24 hours a day. Users are likewise encouraged to connect their own computers via the wired or wireless networks. Information Technology Services provides support to resolve any computer problems that might arise.
Registrar’s Office
The Registrar’s Office at Austin College serves as the official academic interface for students and the College. Located on the first floor of the Caruth Administration Building, the office is the place to go to conduct any business related to coursework, credit, transcripts, and any other matters related to registering and taking classes at Austin College.
