John T. S. Keeler Named New Dean
John T. S. Keeler—a widely recognized scholar of European politics, comparative public policy, and transatlantic relations—has been named dean of Pitt’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA), effective July 1.
Keeler is the immediate past chair of the European Union Studies Association, the premier scholarly and professional association focusing on the European Union. Most recently he served as professor of political science and director of the Center for West European Studies and European Union Center at the University of Washington in Seattle.
“I have great confidence that Dr. Keeler will provide the academic and administrative leadership and judgment needed to make our GSPIA programs as strong as they can possibly become,” said Provost James V. Maher in announcing the appointment. “He shares our vision of strengthening our research and scholarship base and preparing students to succeed in and contribute to a global, multicultural environment. He is known for his strengths in leadership, marked by openness to discussion and a systematic approach to identifying solutions; program development; and fundraising. He also possesses the energy and integrity needed to develop the school’s priorities.”
Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg also praised Keeler’s appointment:" This year marks the 220th birthday of the University of Pittsburgh and the 50th anniversary of the founding of our Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. At these important moments in our history, we are delighted to welcome as GSPIA dean Dr. John Keeler, an internationally renowned scholar, teacher, and leader, whose demonstrated abilities and experience position him to lead an outstanding Pitt school to even higher levels of quality, achievement, and impact.”
Keeler earned his PhD and Master of Arts degrees in political science at Harvard University in 1978 and 1975, respectively; he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Southern California in 1972.
For more information about Keeler’s notable appointments, publications, and honors, please visit our website at www.gspia.pitt.edu. Keeler succeeds Carolyn Ban, GSPIA’s dean since 1997, who last May announced her resignation, which was effective Aug. 1, 2006. Ban is continuing her academic career in research and teaching as a professor in GSPIA.
- Edited and reprinted with permission from the Pitt Chronicle
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