Dean (on leave until 7/2012)
Dr. James P. RiehlJames P. Riehl is a Professor of Chemistry and came to the Swenson College of Science and Engineering in August 2000 from Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan. Dean Riehl is on leave until June 30, 2012.
If you would like more background on the Dean, see his short vita.
Interim Dean
Dr. Penny Morton
Penny Morton is an Associate Professor of Geological Science and has been Associate Dean in the Swenson College of Science and Engineering since 2009. She has been at UMD since 1980. Dr. Morton is Interim Dean until June 30, 2012 and will return to her appointment as Associate Dean at that time.
Interim Associate Dean
Dr. Paul Kiprof
Paul Kiprof is Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and is serving as Interim Associate Dean for 2011-2012 with duties mainly in student affairs, faculty development and academic affairs. He has been at UMD since 1996 and has his specialty in Inorganic Chemistry, specifically transition metal chemistry and recently organboron-based luminescent compounds.
Associate to the Dean
Ms. Janny B. WalkerJanny Walker, Associate to the Dean, is responsible for public relations in the College and student recruitment, orientation, advisement, and registration.