University of Iowa Interim Provost Sue Curry has named Sarah Gardial, dean of the Henry B. Tippie College of Business, and David Ryfe, director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, to serve as co-chairs of the search committee for a new dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS).

On June 30, Chaden Djalali will step down as dean of CLAS, a position he’s held since 2012. Interim Provost Curry will announce an interim dean this spring and anticipates inviting final candidates to campus in the fall.

Other members of the search committee include:

Alan Christensen—professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, CLAS
Kent Clark—vice president, UI Center for Advancement
Suzanne Doershuk—grants administrator, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, CLAS
Carolyn L. Green—UI alumna
Karen Heimer—professor, Department of Sociology, CLAS
Lisa Heineman—professor and chair, Department of History, CLAS
Craig A. Kletzing—professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, CLAS
Rebekah Kowal—associate professor, chair, and DEO, Department of Dance, CLAS
Teresa A. Marshall—professor, Department of Preventative and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics
Guowei Qi—undergraduate student, CLAS
Rene Rocha—associate professor, Department of Political Science, CLAS
Maggy Tomova—professor and chair, Department of Mathematics, CLAS
Deborah Whaley—professor, Department of American Studies, CLAS
KaLeigh White—graduate student, CLAS