Meet the Dean
Daren Snider, Ph.D.
Office: IU East, Tom Raper Hall, 330A
Phone: 765-973-8495
Email: dpsnider@iu.edu
Office: IU East, Tom Raper Hall, 330A
Phone: 765-973-8495
Email: dpsnider@iu.edu
Thank you for visiting the School of Humanities and Social Sciences’ (HSS) website. Explore the many academic programs and experiences we offer to Indiana University East undergraduate and graduate students. HSS students work with highly-qualified and dedicated faculty who are talented and caring educators and renowned researchers in their respective disciplines.
Consider a major or a minor in one of the many disciplines within Humanities and Social Science. Take a course in history, music, psychology, or literature; travel to one of numerous locations in the world as part of a study abroad course; participate in experiential travel within the US; complete an internship locally or regionally; conduct research and present at Student Research Day; engage with service learning; join a club or organization; get involved!
Our students receive expert advising and support from our highly-qualified professional advisors and from faculty mentors. They help you shape your academic career, selecting classes that you need for your major and various electives; they offer advice about potential careers and graduate school along with many other opportunities.
Upon graduation, you can embark on a career in fields such as law enforcement, technical writing and editing, grant writing, counseling, education, law, public administration and service, public relations, telecommunications, nonprofit administration, art, music, politics, international affairs, and many more.
Please contact us or any of the faculty or staff with any questions about HSS. We hope to see you in many of our classes in the future!
Sincerely,
Daren Snider
Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Professor, World Languages and Cultures
Margaret Thomas Evans
Associate Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Associate Professor, English
The mission of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences is to ignite and maintain students’ intellectual curiosity and critical thinking by providing meaningful learning experiences and promoting academic excellence.
The school encourages exploration of the many dimensions of the human condition through teaching, scholarly and creative activities, and service.
We strive to create a welcoming community building upon diversity, equity, and inclusivity that prepares students to live and work in an increasingly interconnected world, both local and global.
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences will function as a single unit and promote a common message and goals to internal and external constituencies.
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences will support and promote academic excellence.
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences will be viewed as a valuable community resource, contributor, and partner.
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences will promote student success through a focus on academic growth, personal development, and career planning.
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences will maintain a commitment to diversity and promote diverse ways of knowing and being on campus, online, and throughout the community.
Associate Dean
765-973-8614
Whitewater Hall 275
margevan@iue.edu
Chair, Communication Studies
765-973-8410
Tom Raper Hall 240
rsaldric@iue.edu
Writing Program Director, English
765-973-8637
Whitewater Hall 276
keblewet@iu.edu
Chair, Anthropology
Chair, Geography
Chair, Sociology
765-973-8618
Tom Raper Hall 268
debulloc@iue.edu
Chair, History
Chair, Philosophy
Chair, Religious Studies
765-973-8347
Tom Raper Hall 242
Director of Graduate Programs, English
765-973-8571
Whitewater Hall 267
jeharper@iue.edu
Director, Women's and Gender Studies
765-973-8460
Whitewater Hall 269
edhelton@iue.edu
Chair, Fine and Performing Arts
765-973-8350
Tom Raper Hall 264
annbkim@iue.edu
Chair, Criminal Justice and Political Science
765-973-8304
Tom Raper Hall 244
calaforg@iue.edu
Director, Art Gallery
765-973-8296
Tom Raper Hall 160
clongley@iue.edu
Chair, Psychology
765-973-8602
Tom Raper Hall 258
lundyd@iue.edu
Chair, World Languages and Cultures
765-973-8339
Whitewater Hall 268
dburke01@iue.edu
Chair, English
765-973-8317
Whitewater Hall 272
talperk@iue.edu
Director of Public Speaking and the Communication Center, Communication Studies
765-973-8549
Springwood Hall 225
aquenett@iue.edu
Program Coordinator, International Studies
765-973-8455
Tom Raper Hall 256
kmrees@iue.edu
Director, Graduate Programs
Program Coordinator, General Studies
765-973-8376
Tom Raper Hall 250
natrybas@iue.edu
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