We reach out into communities, actively helping to solve intractable prob lems in government, industry, the nonprofit sector, and in our academic fields. Thus, my first responsibility as dean is to serve as a steward who protects and builds upon these legacies in the departments, centers, and institutes that constitute the college. This is no small task. The College of Social and Behavioral Science is enormous. It is the largest college at the University of Utah.
Size is only one reason, though, why the college is complex and stewardship is difficult.
The students, faculty and staff are spread over a wide array of departments, centers, institutes, and programs. Each has its own perspective and points of view. Despite the diversity, a strong thread of common interests connects the units in the college. Our faculty, students, and staff are linked by their interest in the well being of people in societies. Along with the colleges of humanities and fine arts, the College of Social and Behavioral Science carries considerable responsibility for producing educated citizens regardless of our students future career choices.