Christopher M. Span, Ph.D. '01 EPOL has been appointed Dean for the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
"Through his research, teaching, and leadership, Dr. Span continues to make profound contributions to the field of education, enriching our understanding of the past while informing the future of education policy and practice," said Rutgers–New Brunswick Chancellor Francine Conway. "He is an ideal choice to lead the GSE, and we look forward to him joining the Rutgers community."
Span has been on the Illinois faculty since 2003. He has served as associate dean for graduate programs in the College of Education for ten years and, more recently, as Chief of Staff, Associate Chancellor for Administration, and PreK-12 Initiatives for Chancellor Robert Jones. He also served as a faculty athletics representative for the university and Big Ten Conference.
