The University of Findlay - UF Welcomes New Dean to College of Liberal Arts

The University of Findlay welcomes Dr. Dennis G. Stevens as the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Stevens comes to UF from Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio, where he served as an associate dean and, most recently, as vice president for academic affairs and provost.

“The University of Findlay is an outstanding institution. It is a real honor to join the community,” said Stevens.

As the new dean, Stevens will provide direction for the academic areas within the College of Liberal Arts, including fine and applied arts, humanities, language and culture, and social sciences. Stevens will continue to advance the University’s commitment to high-quality education.

“Dr. Stevens has championed the liberal arts both on campus and in the community very effectively at several schools. We are looking forward to drawing upon his experience and commitment to liberal arts education at UF,” said Dr. Daniel May, vice president for academic affairs.

Stevens brings substantial experience to his new role. He began his career in teaching at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill., and then went on to receive tenure in the Department of Government and International Affairs at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D. He also served as chair of the department for five years before moving to a position in administration at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio.

Stevens holds a doctorate in political science from Boston College and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.

He has had several works published in publications such as the American Political Science Review and the Political Science Reviewer, and he has presented topics such as “Intelligent Design and the Constitution,” “International Terrorism” and “Terrorism in the Modern World” to a variety of audiences. Stevens has also published two books: “Religion, Politics and the Law,” co-authored with Peter Schotten, and “Challenges to Peace in the Middle East,” both published by Allyn and Bacon/Longman.

The recipient of several academic honors, Stevens was awarded two Augustana research and arts grants, a Teagle grant to incorporate experiential learning into the classroom, a Bush Foundation faculty grant to study Plato’s Theaetetus and a National Endowment for the Humanities grant.

In addition, Stevens was awarded the John Chestnut Prize from Kenyon College and was selected to serve as the secretary of the Navy Fellowship for the U.S. Naval Academy.

The University of Findlay is a comprehensive university located in Findlay, Ohio, about 45 miles south of Toledo. With a total enrollment of more than 4,600 full-time and part-time students, The University of Findlay is noted for its innovative, career-oriented programs in more than 60 majors and eight master’s degrees.