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Andrew Rich

Richard J. Henley and Susan L. Davis Dean,
Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership

Welcome to the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ. The Colin Powell School includes all social science departments at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ as well as the core leadership development and public service programs of the College. Graduating the most ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ students annually, the Colin Powell School promotes the values of service and engagement. We support a faculty dedicated to the highest standards of research and to the university’s democratic and public obligations.

I became Dean in 2019 and have been a part of the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ community since 2003. Over that time, my belief in our mission has strengthened; my appreciation for the transformative potential of our extraordinary students in a diverse society has deepened. At the Colin Powell School, our faculty and staff—our programs and initiatives—represent some of the best that ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ has to offer in ways that connect directly to our city, its people and its problems. We are privileged to have the guidance of a distinguished Board of Visitors, which was chaired by 1958 ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ graduate General Colin L. Powell until he passed in 2021. General Powell's vision and deep commitment to our students still guides us today.

I invite you to become involved with our work. The fulfillment of our mission at the Colin Powell School—the advancement of our values of service, engagement and leadership—signals the possibilities for a better future for all of us. The success of our students remains a remarkable testament to the importance of our work and to our capacity to thrive.

Best wishes,

Andrew Rich
Richard J. Henley and Susan L. Davis Dean
Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership