University of Wisconsin-Platteville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Laura Reynolds announced the selection of Dr. Philip Parker as dean of the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science.
Parker has served in the role of interim dean since July 2021.
“I am pleased to welcome Dr. Parker into this permanent role,” said Reynolds. “Over the past three years, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership as interim dean, fostering collaboration, driving innovation and prioritizing student success. I look forward to seeing the impact of his vision as we continue to strengthen our reputation as a leader in STEM education. I also want to thank members of the search committee for their diligent work in identifying a strong pool of candidates from across the nation.”
Parker, who is also a professor of civil and environmental engineering, has served UW-Platteville in a number of leadership capacities throughout his more than 26 years at the university. This includes program coordinator of the Environmental Engineering program and Online Master of Engineering program, assistant dean for new initiatives and associate dean. He also played an integral leadership role in the planning of Sesquicentennial Hall – UW-Platteville’s state-of-the-art engineering building that opened in 2022.
Parker also directs the activities of the Center for Infrastructure Transformation and Education, an international online community of practice funded by the National Science Foundation. He is a registered Professional Engineer, a member of the American Society of Engineering Education and American Society of Civil Engineers, as well as faculty advisor for the UW-Platteville ASCE Student Chapter.
“I am honored to be chosen to lead one of the country’s premier STEM colleges, and I am humbled that the members of the search committee, the provost, and the chancellor have placed their confidence in me to carry out this important job,” said Parker.
Parker will assume the permanent appointment on Dec. 29.