Teresa Williams

An experienced administrator in higher education, Dr. Teresa Williams oversees and coordinates a number of vital functions within the school, with an emphasis on community and student affairs.

She first came to the Jepson School in 2001 and took a brief hiatus in 2004 and returned as special assistant to the dean in 2005. She developed an assessment plan for the School and undertook a thorough study of Jepson's experiential education program, which includes its internship and service learning programs. Later in 2005, she resumed duties as an associate dean.

As Associate Dean for Student and External Affairs, Dr. Williams' responsibilities include assessment, advising of student government and co-curricular programs and administration of the School’s experiential education programs. Her service to the university includes appointment to the President's committee on community relations and service on the Common Ground Commission, an initiative of the Office of the Provost.

Her interests are in the pedagogy of experiential education, African American studies and university and community relationships.

Williams' community service in Virginia and in previous residences in Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin and Texas includes work with the Girl Scouts of America, United Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Family Outreach of America and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Her professional affiliations include the American College Personnel Association, the American Association of University Women, and a role as a reviewer for the Journal of Thought.

Dr. Williams received her Ph.D. from Saint Louis University in 1999 after having completed her master's and bachelor's degrees at Webster University and Washington University in St. Louis.

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