Professors George Crandell and Jeff Sibley have been appointed as acting associate deans of the Graduate School, effective Aug. 16.
Crandell has previously served Auburn University as head of the Department of English, chair of the Academic Grievance Committee, a member of the Budget Advisory Committee, and as president of the Auburn chapter of the American Association of University Professors.
Crandell joined the Auburn faculty in 1988 after earning his master's degree and doctorate in English at the University of Texas at Austin.
Sibley, an Alumni Professor from 2002-2007, has served as chair of the University Scholarship Committee, chair of the Concessions Board, and is director of the Horticulture Study Abroad Program in England. He has 375 publications, over 80 of which are refereed, and has secured over $6 million in support for Auburn research, scholarship and teaching programs.
Sibley has taught 10 different classes and has been involved in the programs of 60 graduate students, serving as chair for 25. Sibley joined the Department of Horticulture in 1994 and holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Auburn and a doctorate from the University of Georgia, all in horticulture.
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