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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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