William Acree’s research and teaching explore the cultural history of Latin America, the enduring impacts of everyday experiences, and the ways cultural goods and activities inflect public life and identities. Acree co-directs the Incubator for Transdisciplinary Futures, an Arts & Sciences strategic plan signature initiative.
As Associate Vice Dean of Graduate Education, his primary responsibilities include:
- Leading innovation in graduate education (from supporting curricular review and programmatic revisions to advancing pilot opportunities and entrepreneurial initatives)
- Developing cross-departmental learning & mentoring frameworks
- Coordinating the OGS Advisory Council
- Graduate policies & procedures
- Collaborating with A&S and University partners to enhance the graduate experience
- The Dean’s Distinguished Graduate Fellowship Program
