Academic Affairs

Roanoke College develops students as whole persons and prepares them for responsible lives of learning, service, and leadership by promoting their intellectual, ethical, spiritual and personal growth. The Academic Affairs Division provides high quality academic programs and academic support services consistent with this mission. The College's Vision, Mission, and Purpose statements can be found here.

Dr. Richard Smith
Vice President for Academic Affairs & Student Affairs 
Shirley C. and Donald E. Morel Dean of the College 

540-375-2203    rsmith@roanoke.edu

Ms. Jenna Alcorn  Administrative Assistant to the Dean
375-2203   alcorn@roanoke.edu

Dr. Richard Grant  Associate Dean of Academic Affairs & Student Engagement
375-2430   grant@roanoke.edu

Dr. Gail Steehler  Associate Dean of Academic Affairs & Administration
375-2436   gsteehle@roanoke.edu

Mrs. Susan Rambo  Administrative Specialist
375-2204   srambo@roanoke.edu

Dr. David Taylor   Associate Dean of Academic Affairs & General Education
375-4933   taylor@roanoke.edu 

Programs and Offices within Academic Affairs:

• Administration and Faculty Support
  • Center for Learning and Teaching
  • Faculty Development
  • Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment
  • Institutional Research
  • Department Chair Information
• The Curriculum
  • Majors and Academic Programs
  • Intellectual Inquiry
  • Honors Program
  • Registrar's Office
  • Office of International Education
• Grants and Research
  • Office of Academic Grants
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Undergraduate Research 
• Special Program
  • Major Fellowships and Scholarships
  • Fowler Program
  • Jordan Endowment
  • Career Services Office