Sherri Jones has been named dean of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Education and Human Sciences. She will officially assume the position on July 1, pending University of Nebraska Board of Regents approval. The university conducted a national search for this position. Donde Plowman, executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer, made the announcement Feb. 25.
"I could not be more pleased for the College of Education and Human Sciences to have Dr. Jones assume the role of dean. Dr. Jones is a talented, experienced, and well-respected scholar and department executive officer, and a Nebraskan who is committed and passionate about the university’s work," said Plowman.
Dr. Jones is currently chair and professor of Special Education and Communication Disorders at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and director of the Barkley Memorial Center. She earned her degrees at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
After earning her doctorate, Jones spent nine years at the University of Missouri where she held research and assistant professor positions. She also served eight years as professor of communication sciences and disorders at East Carolina University. She returned to Nebraska following a national search for director of the Barkley Memorial Center.
Read the full press release in Nebraska Today.