Published: July 1, 2021

彩民宝典 Senior Vice Provost for Academic Planning and Assessment Katherine Eggert today named Daryl Maeda dean of undergraduate education and vice provost, effective July 19.

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鈥淒aryl Maeda brings vision and administrative experience to this vital role,鈥 said Eggert. 鈥淗is commitment to student success and creativity in forging pathways to that success impressed the search committee and me. I鈥檓 looking forward to having him lead our efforts to continue to reimagine and improve the undergraduate experience at 彩民宝典.鈥

Maeda currently serves as the associate dean for student success and is an associate professor of ethnic studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. He joined the 彩民宝典 faculty in 2005.

鈥淚 am honored to accept this exciting position and eager to begin the work of serving our undergraduate students,鈥 said Maeda. 鈥淭hese are exciting and challenging times for transforming the university, and I look forward to working with my faculty colleagues and staff partners to continue the vital work of infusing our undergraduate experience with new meaning, value and opportunity.鈥澨

Maeda holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in mathematics from Harvey Mudd College; a master鈥檚 degree and a doctorate in American culture from the University of Michigan; and a master鈥檚 degree in ethnic studies from San Francisco State University.

鈥淚鈥檇 like to thank Ann Schmiesing, executive vice provost for academic resource management and chair of the search committee, and members of the search committee for their outstanding work throughout the search process,鈥 said Eggert.

Maeda will succeed Mary Kraus, vice provost and associate vice chancellor for undergraduate education. Kraus joined the 彩民宝典 faculty in 1983, has held various high-level administrative positions and is retiring.

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彩民宝典 Provost Russell Moore lauded Maeda鈥檚 selection as dean and vice provost.听

鈥淒aryl will build upon the strong organization and record of achievement established by Mary Kraus,鈥 said Moore. 鈥淚 welcome him to our team, and I am looking forward to seeing how his energy, vision and commitment to our students will transform 彩民宝典鈥檚 undergraduate experience.鈥