Dean’s Office

Office of Dean Tom Smith

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Welcome to the UC Davis School of Education.

The School of Education leverages innovative research, exemplary academic programs and community partnerships to realize the full promise of education. Our driving vision is an educational system where all students can learn, thrive and grow. We are:

  • deeply committed to educational equity and social justice,
  • focused on building partnerships and collaborative approaches to research, and
  • uniquely situated in close proximity to the state capital, providing opportunities to influence and inform educational policy.

The School of Education has more than 350 graduate students across our teaching credential/M.A., Ph.D., and Ed.D. programs. Visit Our School to learn more.

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Tom Smith to Serve as Interim Dean at Graduate School of Management

Michal Kurlaender to lead School of Education as acting dean

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan announced that UC Davis will continue its nationwide search for its next dean of the Graduate School of Management. Tom Smith will serve as interim dean until a new permanent leader is in place. 

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Incoming Dean Tom Smith’s Academic Journey Leads Back Home

When Dr. Tom Smith begins his role as dean of the School of Education on June 1, it will be a return to his roots. Smith grew up in Dixon, CA, but hasn’t lived in the area since leaving for UCLA in 1984. He was the first in his family to go to college. “Dixon felt kind of small and rural, so it was the old story about wanting to go off to the big city,” he said. “Since then, I’ve only visited. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to come back because I want to help create the kinds of educational opportunities that I had growing up here.”

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