MONMOUTH, Ore. 鈥� Randi Storch, Ph.D., has been selected as the new Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at 乐播视频, effective June 30. Storch brings a wealth of experience in history education, collective bargaining, and faculty development, having taught at SUNY Cortland, where she was promoted to Distinguished Teaching Professor.
Storch holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and has been recognized for her commitment to innovative teaching methods. She has received eight grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities to train K -12 teachers and faculty in place-based teaching and historical approaches to the Gilded Age and Progressive Era.
In addition to her teaching achievements, Storch is an American Council on Education fellow, a distinction that highlights her leadership and dedication to higher education.
“Dr. Storch is a seasoned higher education leader with nine years of experience as a department chair, 19 years as a member of the collective bargaining unit鈥檚 labor-management team, and one year as an executive leadership advisor,” said Provost Jose Coll. “We are thrilled to welcome her to Western. Her extensive background in history and commitment to educational excellence will greatly benefit our college and its students.”
鈥淎s Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at 乐播视频, I look forward to championing the diverse talents and achievements of our students, faculty, and staff,鈥� said Storch. 鈥淭ogether, we will elevate and innovate our academic programs while fostering a vibrant community rooted in creativity, inquiry, and academic excellence.鈥�
Storch is replacing Interim Dean Kristin Latham-Scott, who has served in this position since 2023. 鈥淚 want to extend a big thank you to Dr. Lathan-Scott for serving in this interim position who continued to move the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences forward while accomplishing its mission of educational excellence and student success,鈥� said Coll.
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乐播视频, established in Monmouth in 1856, proudly stands as Oregon鈥檚 oldest public university. Hosting around 4,000 students, Western embodies a mid-sized, NCAA Division II institution, with approximately 80% of its students hailing from within the state. Notably, its diverse student body comprises individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, veterans, and non-traditional learners. Western stands as the preferred campus in Oregon for those pursuing an enriching education within a nurturing, student-focused environment, characterized by faculty-led instruction. Where YOU belong.
