University of Washington Bothell

Leadership

Chancellor Bjong Wolf Yeigh

Bjong Wolf Yeigh (pronounced "YAY") was named UW Bothell's third chancellor on May 21, 2013. Since joining UW Bothell, he has guided the university to record enrollment growth and a dramatic increase in both the number of faculty and degree programs.

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Vice Chancellors

Sharon A. Jones, Ph.D

Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Sharon A Jones Sharon A. Jones was named vice chancellor for Academic Affairs in April. She was previously the dean of the University of Portland's Shiley School of Engineering. Jones is the chief academic officer on campus, overseeing UW Bothell's five schools. Jones has worked as a professional engineer and holds a doctorate in engineering and public policy.

Gowri Shankar, Ph.D

Interim Vice Chancellor for Planning & Administration

Gowri Shankar was appointed in August as interim vice chancellor for Planning & Administration. He provides leadership in key areas related to administrative, financial, facilities and human resource operations of the campus. Shankar is a recipient of the UW Distinguished Teaching Award and has served as the chair of the UW Faculty Organization. He holds degrees in Accounting and Finance.

Phil Akers

Vice Chancellor for Advancement & External Relations

Phil Akers came to UW Bothell in 2016 as Vice Chancellor for Advancement and External Relations. Akers is responsible for leading the overall direction for advancement, alumni, communications and external relations programs. He works closely with the UW Bothell Advisory Board and volunteer leadership, as well as university advancement.

Academic Leadership

School of Business, Sandeep Krishnamurthy, dean
School of Educational Studies, Ed Buendia, dean
School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Bruce Burgett, dean
School of Nursing and Health Studies, Shari Dworkin, dean
School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Leslie Cornick, dean
Student Success, Cinnamon Hillyard, associate vice chancellor
UW Bothell library, Sarah Leadley, director and associate dean of university libraries
Office of Sponsored Research and Office of Connected Learning, Carolyn Brennan, assistant vice chancellor

Campus Administration

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