Theresa M. Lee has been named dean of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Arts and Sciences.
Following a nationwide search, Lee, who is chair of the University of Michigan Department of Psychology, will begin Jan.1, 2012.
"As the largest and most comprehensive academic unit on campus, the College of Arts and Sciences affects all of our programs and plays a key role in our journey to become a top 25 public research institution," said Susan Martin, provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs. "We are pleased to have Dr. Lee in this role and know she will lead the college during this time of great change and great opportunity."
Lee replaces Bruce Bursten, who stepped down in December 2010 after more than five years as dean to return to the faculty. Hap McSween, Distinguished Professor of Science and a Chancellor's Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, will continue to serve as interim dean until Lee’s arrival.
Lee has held a number of administrative positions at the University of Michigan, including most recently chair of the Department of Psychology. She is also a professor in the neuroscience program and a research scientist in the reproductive sciences program. Prior to serving as department chair, she was chair of the department’s undergraduate program from 2004 to 2007 and chair of the biopsychology area from 2000 to 2005. She has worked for the Department of Psychology since 1988.

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