Jodi Sandfort has been named the next dean of the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington.
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Remembering a Great Statesman
It is with profound sadness that the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, on behalf of the William D. Ruckelshaus Center, announces the passing of its founder and Chair Emeritus, Bill Ruckelshaus. Throughout his legendary career, Bill held the positions of Assistant Attorney General, Acting Director of the FBI, first and fifth EPA Administrator, and as a leader in the private sector.
Professor Alison Cullen Named Interim Dean of the Evans School
Alison Cullen has been named interim dean of the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, Provost Mark A. Richards announced earlier this month. Her appointment, set to begin Sept. 1, is subject to approval by the UW Board of Regents.
Cullen currently holds the Daniel J. Evans Endowed Professorship of Public Policy and Governance and is a decorated scholar and long-serving faculty member.
“President Cauce and I are so grateful to Alison for bringing her leadership experience and commitment to excellent teaching and scholarship with impact to her leadership of the Evans School, and we appreciate the widespread and enthusiastic support for her appointment among our faculty colleagues,” Richards said.
Looking Forward, with Gratitude
Dear Evans School Community,
It is with both pride and nostalgia that I share with you my decision to step down as Dean of the Evans School and return to the faculty next September. In reflecting on my 16 years at the Evans School and my career of more than 40 years in the academy, I decided last fall not to seek a fourth term. My energy and passion for serving the Evans School and the University of Washington remain strong, and I believe it is the right time to choose leadership for the next decade.
In our 16 years together, we have accomplished great things. The Evans School has grown from a strong regional school to a top-five institution, nationally recognized for excellence in research and learning. The School now ranks second in graduate public affairs programs among public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report.
The School has expanded its academic programs by establishing an executive M.P.A., a Ph.D., and a global M.P.A. I am so proud of the 2,600 students have graduated during my tenure.
Together with faculty, staff, students and alumni, we secured more than $19.6 million in private and state support to renovate Parrington Hall. The renovation will create learning environments that support collaboration and active learning.
I have deeply valued the opportunity to work in service of such an extraordinary community of individuals. I am grateful to you for your commitment, spirit, and for the myriad of ways you have each played a role in advancing the mission of our great school.
The national search for the School’s seventh Dean will commence soon and will be run by the Office of the UW Provost. A decision regarding an interim dean will be forthcoming, and we will keep you updated on news as it unfolds. I will be on leave next academic year and plan to return to the faculty as Professor in Fall 2020.
Thank you for a wonderful 16 years. This has been the job of a lifetime, and it’s been a true privilege serving as the Dean of this incredible school.
Sandra O. Archibald
Dean and Professor
Meet the 2019 Evans School Husky 100s
Meet the newest Evans School members of the Husky 100: Louie Tan Vital (MPA ’19) and Carter Osborne (MPA ’19)!
These two outstanding Evans School students know that education happens both inside and outside the classroom. Louie and Carter were selected based on their ability to embrace innovation and novel ways of thinking, to seek understanding of and engagement with diverse communities, to lead proactively, and to take on their bright futures with enthusiasm, savvy and fortitude.
Louie came to the Evans School determined to become a policy analyst and, eventually, a policymaker. Now, with new analytical skills and a thorough understanding of the policy process, she plans to carve a space for herself in between policy analysis and policy advocacy.
“Public administration as a field is guilty for codifying institutional racism in the United States, and it is my life’s mission to undo its harm,” Louie explained. “Using a race and equity lens at every step of the way, I want to change the narrative of what it means to be a public administrator and elected official.”
During his time at the Evans School, Carter committed himself to immediately applying the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to his efforts advancing University of Washington mental health initiatives. Carter helped to bring together nearly 15 independent student groups to form the Student Mental Health Taskforce, which builds awareness and improves policies that address suicide prevention at the UW.”
“I’m optimistic when it comes to public service. I honestly believe that everyone has a public issue that they would commit themselves to, which is what suicide prevention is for me. I think my job is simply to help people find their issue and take action.”
The Husky 100 recognizes UW juniors, seniors and graduate students who are making the most of their Husky Experience, as demonstrated by the ways in which they fulfill the five program criteria. This year’s selection process was highly competitive, with more than 1,800 nominations and more than 600 applications from all three UW campuses.
Congratulations Louie and Carter!
Remembering Hubert Locke, Dean Emeritus
The Evans School is saddened by the loss of Evans School Professor and Dean Emeritus Hubert Locke, who passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018.
Hubert was a renowned scholar and dedicated public and civic leader. Early in his career, he led the Citizen’s Committee for Equal Opportunity, a civil rights organization in Detroit. He served as Administrative Assistant to the Detroit Commissioner of Police, and published The Detroit Riot of 1967, his first-hand account of the riots and unrest that swept his city. He continued to work for policy reform throughout his career. He returned to higher education as the founding dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Services at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, before coming to the University of Washington in 1977.
In more than two decades of service at the University of Washington, Hubert contributed important scholarship on ethics, policy reform, and history while holding administrative roles including Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. As Dean of the then-named Graduate School of Public Affairs from 1982-1987, he saw the school through major budget cuts, and implemented key hiring decisions that led to the school’s growth in size, stature, and impact. He also continued teaching courses on ethics, urban policy, justice, and policing.
He retired from the Evans School and UW in 1999, as Dean Emeritus of Public Affairs. Hubert’s lifelong legacy of advancing issues of race and social equity continues at the Evans School with the Hubert G. Locke Diversity Award, given each year to the student and faculty member who exemplify his commitment to a more equitable world, and the Hubert G. Locke Endowed Fellowship in Social Justice, which supports students pursuing internships in non-profit organizations devoted to social justice.
Hubert was a valued mentor, friend, and teacher to many at the Evans School. This is a sad loss for our community, but we are grateful for the lasting impact he made on our school and the University of Washington. The world is a more just place because of Hubert Locke.