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Dean of the College

The Office of the Dean oversees the academic life of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dean Bruce Suttmeier

Bruce Suttmeier, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
503-768-7100 casdean@lclark.edu

Scott Feickert, Director of Operations and Finance
503-768-7563 sfeickert@lclark.edu

Daena Goldsmith, Associate Dean of Faculty Development
503-768-7613 daena@lclark.edu

Debbie Richman, Executive Assistant
503-768-7198 drichman@lclark.edu

Offices Reporting to the Dean

News

Fellowships for Asian Language Study and Art History

The Blakemore Foundation is now accepting applications for its Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study and the Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships. Both programs provide full tuition and a stipend for living, travel and study expenses at approved language programs in Asia for an academic year of full-time intensive language study during the 2025/2026 academic year.

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Niche Names L&C One of Oregon’s ‘Best Liberal Arts Colleges’

According to the 2025 Niche college rankings, Lewis & Clark is one of the best liberal arts colleges in Oregon as well as one of the state’s top performers in academics, student life, English, and history.

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First-Generation Mentorship Program - Seeking Faculty, Staff & Alumni Mentors!

Calling all first-generation* staff, faculty and/or alum!

Consider being part of the Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement (IME)’s First-Generation* Mentorship Program during our second year of this new initiative!