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The mission of the Division of Academic Affairs is to support student learning, to foster excellence in teaching and research, and to achieve the University’s strategic objectives.
Our Role
Academic Affairs fulfills this mission by working closely with the Faculty Senate, the University Curriculum Council, Deans, Department Chairs, and standing University committees.
Faculty Excellence
- Lead faculty to achieve excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and service
- Support a learning environment that is student-centered
Strategic Vision
Achieve the goals of the university’s strategic plan and curriculum
Leadership and Governance
Uphold the highest standards of shared governance.
Empower Deans, Department Chairs, and other academic leaders to serve intentionally.
Recognition
Nurture a culture that celebrates achievement and encourages thoughtful risk-taking.
We celebrate the academic excellence and achievements of our faculty and students.
Faculty Success
Meet The Deans
Trinity has four schools that facilitate administrative and intellectual connections, fostering interdisciplinary work across various departments and programs. Each School is headed by a dean who is responsible for leading and coordinating the work of department chairs and program directors to support faculty and student success.
Ruben R. Dupertuis, Ph.D.
Dean: The Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities, and Professor, Religion
- Phone
- +1 (210) 9998427
- rdupertu@trinity.edu
David Ribble, Ph.D.
Dean: D. R. Semmes School of Science, Professor
- Phone
- 210-999-8363
- dribble@trinity.edu
Nels Peter Christiansen, Ph.D.
Dean: School of Social Science and Civic Engagement, Associate Professor
- Phone
- +1 (210) 9998471
- nchristi@trinity.edu