Levy Named Interim Dean of Graduate School of Education

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Senior Vice Provost Kenneth J. Levy has been named interim dean of the Graduate School of Education by Provost David Triggle.

Levy replaces Jacquelyn Mitchell, who died on April 30. Levy will serve as interim dean concurrent with his position as senior vice provost.

"Dr. Levy brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the position in the Graduate School of Education," Triggle said. "In his role as interim dean, he will serve as the critical, two-way link between my office and the Graduate School of Education. Dr. Levy will concentrate on the ongoing planning efforts of GSE over the next several months as it continues to define its focus and future. He will provide my office with the ability to understand better both the mission and priorities of GSE."

Prior to his appointment as senior vice provost, Levy served as acting provost, associate provost and executive officer of the Graduate School.

A faculty member in the Department of Psychology for more than 20 years, Levy also has served as dean of the former Faculty of Social Sciences, acting chair of the departments of Statistics and Economics, chair of the Department of Psychology and interim dean of the School of Health Related Professions.

He received bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and a doctorate from Purdue University.