The Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Darrell Kulesza to assume the position of interim president for the remainder of the search process for a permanent College president.

Darrell has been with Dean for 17 years, most recently in the role of Vice President of Campus Operations and CIO. His deep and tenured experience in our community and extensive and diverse knowledge of Dean, will help prepare the institution for its next chapter.

Mark Boyce has moved to a strategic advisory role supporting the Board and the College until September 2025. 

Dr. Scott Sibley, Vice President of Academic Affairs, will now serve as Dean College’s first Provost.

Scott has extensive experience in academic management, curriculum development, and institutional leadership and is a passionate advocate for our faculty and our academic mission.

His myriad skills will also support our renewed institutional advancement efforts, bringing forth new synergy, energy, and collaboration in this key growth opportunity for Dean.

Following a national search, Stephen Ursprung has been appointed Dean of the Schools of Performing Arts, which includes the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance and the School of the Arts.

Stephen joined the Dean College performing arts faculty in 2016 and was chosen to serve as interim Assistant Dean last year. He has worked tirelessly to elevate student voices, strengthen academic programs, and develop partnerships to support student learning and professional growth.

Jim Beauregard, who served as Interim Dean of the Schools over the past year while the search was being conducted, will continue to contribute to Dean as a valued faculty member and advisor.