Julie Hasenwinkel, associate provost for academic programs, has been appointed interim dean for the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS).

Hasenwinkel, a Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence, was previously chair of the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and a faculty affiliate of the BioInspired Institute. She has previously served as ECS associate dean for academic and student affairs and senior associate dean. She will continue to serve concurrently as associate provost for academic programs.

“Julie’s extensive leadership and administrative experience positions her well to lead ECS during this time of transition,” says Provost Lois Agnew. “I am grateful she has agreed to take on this expanded responsibility.”

“I’m excited for the opportunity to serve as interim dean of ECS. This college has been my professional home throughout my career, and I am deeply committed to its extraordinary faculty and staff, and most importantly, our students,” says Hasenwinkel.

Two additional appointments will expand leadership support for the college.

Biomedical and Chemical Engineering Professor Jay Henderson will serve as senior associate dean for faculty affairs.

“ECS has outstanding people at every level and supporting them is what drives great outcomes for our students and our college,” says Henderson. “I’m grateful for the chance to serve in this role and look forward to working with Julie, Andria and the entire ECS community to strengthen the foundations that let our faculty, staff and students do their best work.”

Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Andria Costello Staniec will serve as interim senior associate dean of academic operations while continuing to chair the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to work with Julie, Jay, ECS faculty, staff and students to help our college continue to thrive, innovate and excel,” says Costello Staniec.

Agnew credited input from the broader ECS community, including department chairs, in shaping the transition plan.

“I am confident that under Julie’s leadership, the college will move forward with purpose and momentum,” says Agnew. “I am grateful to Julie, Jay and Andria for stepping up at an important moment and for their dedication to ECS and to Syracuse University.”