M. CHRISTOPHER BROWN SELECTED AS NEXT DEAN OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

From: The University of Nevada
UNLV President David Ashley announced today that M. Christopher Brown II, Ph.D., has been selected as the next dean of the UNLV College of Education. Brown, who currently serves as vice president for programs and administration with the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), will assume his new role at UNLV effective July 1, 2007. “Christopher Brown comes to UNLV with an exceptional professional record,” said UNLV President David B. Ashley. “His experience with the AACTE, which prepares teachers and school leaders for higher education positions, gives him a unique perspective for this position. He is an individual with great energy and talent – his leadership will allow the college and its faculty to further excel.” Brown began his career as an elementary school teacher in South Carolina. He received his B.S. in elementary education at South Carolina State University and his M.S.Ed. in educational policy and evaluation from University of Kentucky. He earned his Ph.D. in higher education from The Pennsylvania State University, where he is currently on leave from his faculty position in the College of Education to serve in a senior leadership role with AACTE