Following a comprehensive nationwide search, Provost and Executive Vice President Mike Ibba announced Christopher Kim, Ph.D., as the next dean of Schmid College of Science and Technology.

“Chris’s deep dedication to students and expertise in curricular innovation, particularly with interdisciplinary learning and undergraduate research, has prepared him to lead Schmid College into the future,” said Ibba. “He is the perfect individual to advance Schmid’s mission of developing leaders with problem-solving skills that transcend any one discipline and who are ready to tackle real-world scientific problems.”

With more than two decades of service to Chapman University, Kim has demonstrated his strong and meaningful commitment to personalized education, undergraduate research, and curriculum development. Prior to serving as interim dean, he was the senior associate dean of academic programs and faculty development for Schmid College. He also served as director of the university’s Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (now the Center for Undergraduate Excellence) from 2011–2015 and co-created and led Schmid’s Environmental Science & Policy B.S. degree program for several years.

Continue reading the original announcement on the Chapman University website here.