Moore Stepping Down as NC State College of Education Dean

Dr. Kathryn M. Moore, dean of North Carolina State University’s College of Education, will step down from her position effective May 15. After a study leave, Moore is planning on returning to teaching and research in the college’s Department of Adult and Higher Education in August 2010.

Moore has served as dean of the college since 2000. In that time, the university established the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation on Centennial Campus and began a new undergraduate degree in elementary education.

Provost Larry Nielsen said he would convene a search committee and conduct a national search for a new dean beginning this summer.

“Kay Moore has served NC State ably over the last nine years,” Nielsen said. “During her tenure, the College of Education has grown in stature and productivity.”

Dr. José Picart, vice provost for diversity and inclusion, will serve as interim dean.

Moore came to NC State after serving as founding director of the Center for the Study of Advanced Learning Systems at Michigan State University. She also held administrative and faculty positions at Michigan State University, Pennsylvania State University and Cornell University.

Moore has published numerous articles and books on higher education, including faculty work and compensation, administrative careers and student life, with a particular focus recently on institutional change worldwide.

Moore received bachelor’s degrees in English, history and education from Ohio State University, where she also earned a master’s degree in higher education. She received a doctoral degree in educational policy studies with minors in American history and educational administration from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

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