Moore Named New Dean of the College of Education and Social and Behavioral Sciences
SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas (Feb. 17, 2024) – John Brown University has named Emily Moore, Ph.D., the university’s next dean of the College of Education and Social and Behavioral Sciences, effective Feb. 1.
As dean, Moore will supervise the academic programs within the college—teacher education, psychology, family and human services, political science, and graduate counseling—as well as teach courses.
“I am excited to move into the role of dean of the College of Education and Behavioral and Social Sciences," said Moore. "The college has an amazing faculty and academic staff. I look forward to the opportunity to serve each one of them as they continue their excellent work, both in our traditional undergraduate student body and in our phenomenal, recently CACREP-accredited graduate counseling program.”
During the spring semester, Moore will transition into her new position while transitioning out of her current roles as dean of student care and director of the JBU student counseling center.
“Dr. Moore has been a dedicated member of the JBU community for many years, and her extensive experience, leadership, and vision make her the right choice to lead the college,” said Norwood. “Emily brings a wealth of experience, a deep commitment to JBU's mission, and a collaborative leadership style that I am confident will benefit the college's students, faculty, and staff.”
Moore has served in various roles at JBU, including as the dean of student care and the director of the JBU student counseling center since 2018. Moore's 29 years of experience in the mental health field include serving in a variety of private practice settings and providing care to students as a counselor for the JBU Student Counseling Center for 10 years.
Moore has a bachelor's in psychology from the University of Tulsa, a master's in marriage and family therapy and community counseling from JBU, and a doctorate from Denver Seminary in counselor education and supervision.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 42 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers over 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, business, computer science, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Eighteen graduate degrees are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, and education.
