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The mission of the College of Arts and Sciences is to enhance the scientific, ethical and cultural foundation of society through education, research, creative activity and community engagement, thereby improving our individual and collective quality of life. Our faculty, staff and students discover and share knowledge, understand and appreciate diversity, create and analyze art, and engage and enrich our local and global communities.

The Dean’s office is located on the sixth floor of the Education Building. Contact the Dean’s Office at (208) 426-1414.

Dean's Office Team

  • Portrait of Leslie Durham, Interim Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State

    Leslie Durham

    Dean; Professor of Theatre, Film and Creative Writing

  • Portrait of Doug Bullock, Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State

    Doug Bullock

    Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration; Professor of Mathematics

    Contact Doug about budget and finance questions.

    Contact Doug about budget and finance questions.

  • Marie-Anne de Graaff

    Marie-Anne de Graaff

    Associate Dean of Graduate Education, Research, and Creative Activity; Professor of Biology

  • Shay Dumas Gillette

    Shay Dumas Gillette

    Research and Creative Activity Hub Manager

  • Portrait of Kelly Myers, Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State

    Kelly Myers

    Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education and Student Success; Associate Professor of English

  • Portrait of CJ Northrup, Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State

    CJ Northrup

    Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Academic Leadership; Professor of Geosciences

  • Portrait of Makenzie Phillips, College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State

    Makenzie Phillips

    Assistant Dean of Operations and Strategic Initiatives

    Contact Makenzie about academic and faculty grievances, chair’s council, college scholarships, employee action forms (EAFs), employee contracts, faculty recruitment and hiring, letters of appointment (LOAs), parental leave, personnel items, policy inquiries, sabbatical applications, scheduling for the Dean, strategic initiatives, and tenure and promotion.

    Contact Makenzie about academic and faculty grievances, chair’s council, college scholarships, employee action forms (EAFs), employee contracts, faculty recruitment and hiring, letters of appointment (LOAs), parental leave, personnel items, policy inquiries, sabbatical applications, scheduling for the Dean, strategic initiatives, and tenure and promotion.

  • Portrait of Robert Allen, College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University

    Robert Allen

    Grants Accountant

    Contact Robert about grants.

    Contact Robert about grants.

  • Vidana Brophy, Business Operations Coordinator, College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State

    Vidana Brophy

    Business Operations Coordinator

    Contact Vidana about student forms, scheduling for Associate Deans, curriculum changes, college events, the 3D (Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies) program and any general operations questions.

    Contact Vidana about student forms, scheduling for Associate Deans, curriculum changes, college events, the 3D (Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies) program and any general operations questions.

  • Jingying Guan. Senior Data Research Analyst in the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office

    Jingying Guan

    Senior Data Research Analyst

  • Portrait of Marcy Harmer, College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State

    Marcy Harmer

    Business Manager

    Contact Marcy about College of Arts and Sciences business operations.

    Contact Marcy about College of Arts and Sciences business operations.

  • Portrait of Jeffery Oliver, Communication and Media Specialist

    Jeffery Oliver

    Communications and Media Specialist

    Contact Jeff about stories, news and events that showcase the diversity of teaching, research and creativity that is COAS. Also contact Jeff about digital communication and website strategy and design considerations to effectively communicate with your audiences.

    Contact Jeff about stories, news and events that showcase the diversity of teaching, research and creativity that is COAS. Also contact Jeff about digital communication and website strategy and design considerations to effectively communicate with your audiences.

  • Portrait of Melanie Bannister, Development Director with the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State

    Melanie Bannister

    Director of Development

    Contact Melanie about development and giving opportunities.

    Contact Melanie about development and giving opportunities.

  • Brandon Fudge, Development Director in the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office

    Brandon Fudge

    Director of Development

    Contact Brandon about development and giving opportunities.

    Contact Brandon about development and giving opportunities.

  • Danielle Torres

    Danielle Torres

    Advancement Coordinator