John Carroll University is pleased to announce Dr. Catherine Campbell as the new Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, beginning June 2025. Dr. Campbell brings significant academic leadership experience, a deep commitment to student success, and a vision for interdisciplinary collaboration and growth at JCU.
Dr. Campbell joins John Carroll from St. Edward’s University, an independent Catholic institution founded by the Congregation of the Holy Cross, where she has served as Dean of the School of Behavioral & Social Sciences and Education for the past five years. Prior to that, she was Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Roosevelt University in Chicago and a faculty member at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Clinical Psychology. Her extensive experience also includes serving as the Training Director for Graduate Clinical Programs in Clinical Psychology at Roosevelt University.
“We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Campbell as the dean of our College of Arts and Sciences,” said Dr. Bonnie Gunzenhauser, Vice President of Academic Affairs. “She brings a wealth of valuable experience, a strong commitment to the liberal arts, and a strategic approach to innovation that will help us to accelerate our momentum across Academic Affairs.”
With a strong academic background in Clinical Health Psychology and Neuropsychology, Dr. Campbell’s research focuses on barriers to care and improving access to psychological services. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University and earned both her Master’s and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas. A Texas native, she completed her predoctoral internship at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions.
As she steps into her new role, Dr. Campbell is eager to support JCU’s strategic planning efforts, with a focus on enrollment growth. She plans to foster collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health, and the Boler College of Business, identifying opportunities for faculty and student research partnerships and academic innovation. She is also committed to enhancing student success by addressing achievement gaps and promoting the value of a liberal arts education.
“I was drawn to John Carroll’s strong leadership and commitment to intellectual curiosity and developing the whole person,” said Dr. Campbell. “Higher education is facing challenges, but JCU has the faculty, students, staff, and infrastructure to thrive. I’m excited to be part of a university that’s poised for growth and to help shape its future.”
John Carroll University welcomes Dr. Campbell to the John Carroll community and looks forward to the leadership, energy, and vision she will bring to the College of Arts and Sciences.