People
Arts & Sciences consists of three academic units: The College, The Graduate School, and University College. These units are served and governed by an administrative office called "The Faculty of Arts & Sciences." Altogether Arts & Sciences claims more than 45 departments, programs, and centers; 41 buildings; approximately 600 faculty; and more than 5,000 students, making it an intellectual hub of teaching and learning at Washington University in St. Louis. Staff members also play an essential role in the overall success of Arts & Sciences. Please read about our Outstanding Staff Awards, which are presented annually.
The Faculty of Arts & Sciences
The Faculty of Arts & Sciences is responsible for academic and financial planning, departmental budgets, faculty salaries, faculty appointments, tenure decisions, and administration.
Edward S. Macias, Executive Vice Chancellor
Dean of Arts & Sciences
Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences
(314) 935-6820
macias@wustl.edu
Lisa Siddens, Sr. Executive Assistant
(314) 935-6820
lisa.siddens@wustl.edu
Faculty of Arts & Sciences Staff Directory
The College
In terms of student population, The College is the largest undergraduate program at Washington University and offers a diverse range of courses in more than 50 different fields. As a center of intellectual life on campus, The College benefits from and contributes to the studies of architecture, art, business, engineering, law, medicine, and social work.
James McLeod, Vice Chancellor for Students
Dean of The College
(314) 935-7747
jemcleod@artsci.wustl.edu
Patti Randall, Administrative Assistant
(314) 935-8803
prandall@artsci.wustl.edu
The Graduate School
The Graduate School oversees all aspects of PhD and MA degree programs, including the admissions process and progress of continuing students to degree completion. It is the advisory home to graduate Arts & Sciences and University-wide graduate student groups. The Graduate School also supervises many University-wide programs for the promotion of diversity, external funding, and interdisciplinary opportunities for graduate students.
Robert E. Thach, Dean of the Graduate School
(314) 935-6843
thach@wustl.edu
Lynn Aromando, Administrative Assistant
(314) 935-6843
lynn_aromando@wustl.edu
Graduate School Staff Directory
University College
University College is the evening, summer, and special-programs division of Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. Part-time and adult students can earn associate's, bachelor’s or master’s degrees, or certificates; or take a wide variety of credit or non-credit courses for personal enrichment. University College also includes the Lifelong Learning Institute, a peer-learning program for adults age 55 and older.
Robert E. Wiltenburg, Dean of University College
(314) 935-4806
rwilten@wustl.edu
Carol Murphy, Secretary to the Dean
(314) 935-4806
camurphy@artsci.wustl.edu
