Associate Dean of H&S Named

David García, formerly the director of instruction and curriculum development of the General Studies Program at New York University, was recently appointed associate dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences, replacing Martin Berlinrood, who retired. In addition to helping in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs in the school, García will work closely with departments and programs on curricular matters. He will also administer other school committees and initiatives, such as the honors program and interdisciplinary environmental studies program.

James Conklin, associate professor of mathematics and computer science, had served as interim dean during the search for a permanent successor to Berlinrood. "I'm delighted that David is joining the school," says H&S dean Howard Erlich. "He is a highly accomplished faculty member and administrator who directed and was responsible for advancing a large and successful program at NYU."

NYU's General Studies Program is a two-year interdisciplinary initiative serving some 1,350 students in New York City and Florence, Italy. As director, García oversaw the recruiting, hiring, and evaluating of approximately 42 full-time and 50 part-time faculty, and planned and led program-wide faculty development activities. During his tenure he directed the writing and implementation of the program's first major curriculum revision in 20 years.

García started at New York University in 1994 as an adjunct assistant professor. Before being appointed director of the General Studies Program, he served as assistant to the associate dean and assistant director of instructional resources and faculty development. He holds a doctorate and a master's degree in English from Cornell University and a bachelor's degree in English from Yale University.