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Leadership and Administration

DePaul University Leadership

Our leaders bring vision, expertise and a shared commitment to putting students and community at the center. Together, they embody the values that define our university and guide its future.
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President Robert L. Manuel

<div class="ck-content"><p>Since stepping into his role as DePaul's 13th president in 2022, Robert L. Manuel has driven the university forward as a national leader in quality higher education. Guided by DePaul's Catholic, Vincentian mission, Rob is committed to educating students to engage pressing questions, serve the common good and contribute to a modern workforce. Under his leadership, the university is expanding academic distinction, cultivating innovation and shaping the future of higher education.</p></div>

Executive Officers of the University

Meet the team guiding DePaul’s mission and setting the standard for active learning around the world.

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Salma Ghanem
Provost
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Sherri Sidler
Executive Vice President
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Kathryn Stieber
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Senior Leadership
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David Avdul
Interim Vice President, Human Resources 
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Elizabeth Clements
Vice President, University Communications
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Peter Coffey
Associate Vice President, Community and Government Relations
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Katie Fraumann
Senior Vice President, Advancement and External Relations
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Soumitra Ghosh
Vice President, Enrollment Management
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Kimberlie Goldsberry
Interim Vice President, Student Affairs
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Mark Laboe
Interim Vice President, Mission and Ministry
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Dania Matos
Vice President, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
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Adam Kates
Treasurer
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Bob McCormick
Vice President, Information Services
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DeWayne Peevy
Vice President and Director, Athletics
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Arbin Smith
Chief of Staff, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
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Jo Smith
Controller
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Cristel Turner
Chief Branding Officer, University Branding and Marketing
Deans
  • Sulin Ba
    Dean, Driehaus College of Business
  • Lucia Dettori
    Interim Dean, Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
  • Jennifer Mueller
    Administration
    Dean
  • Tatum Thomas
    Dean, School of Continuing and Professional Studies
  • Stephanie Dance-Barnes
    Administration
    Biological Sciences
    Dean
  • Martine Kei Green-Rogers
    Administration, Full Time
    Dean
  • John Milbauer
    Administration
    Dean
  • Alexandra Murphy
    Communication Studies
    Professor and Dean
  • Guillermo Vásquez de Velasco
    The Art School
    Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
  • Geoffrey Rapp
    Full Time
    Dean and Professor of Law