Harris-Stowe State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Timothy E. Lewis as Dean of the College of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities.
Lewis previously served as an Associate Professor of Political Science at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), where he became the first Black American to earn tenure in the department. He also served as chair of the Department of Social Work and Black Studies director
He will oversee academic programming, assessment, faculty development and recruitment, budget management, and strategic scheduling. He will also serve as a campus and community ambassador.
Dr. Lewis earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and History from Tuskegee University, an M.S. in International Relations from Troy University, and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Missouri–St. Louis.