Hendrix named associate dean for undergraduate studies and program assessment
By Austin Phillips
Dean Hendrix was named associate dean for undergraduate studies and program assessment for Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, according to Mario Eden, dean of engineering.
Hendrix, who served as associate professor and associate department chair of computer science and software engineering, assumed the role Aug. 1.
He also serves as the department’s director of undergraduate programs and will continue to serve as the director of the college’s Engineering Global Programs.
“Dr. Hendrix brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and he has demonstrated excellent leadership and great passion for supporting undergraduate students and continuous improvement in our academic programs,” Eden said. “I am very grateful that he has agreed to take on this vital role.”
As associate dean, Hendrix leads the formulation of academic policies and procedures, oversees the approval process for curricular materials, and adjudicates course substitutions and exceptions to university academic and student affairs policies. He also serves on the university Academic Affairs Committee and other committees related to undergraduate education.
He supervises the assistant dean and director of Student Services; the director of Recruiting, Outreach and Scholarships; the director of the Center for Inspiring Engineering Excellence; the director of the Design and Innovation Center; the student initiatives administrator; and the manager of the Brown-Kopel Center. He coordinates with other offices, including Career Development and Corporate Relations, to enhance both curricular and high-impact extracurricular experiences. He also serves as the college’s focal point for best practices and research in undergraduate education and curricular innovation.
On the program assessment side, Hendrix coordinates improvement efforts for academic programs. He leads preparation for ABET and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools reaccreditation and represents the college on the University Assessment Committee. He also oversees assessment and evaluation of progress toward meeting the college’s strategic goals.
“It is truly an honor to be selected to serve Auburn University and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering in this role,” Hendrix said. “As a doctoral student and then a member of the computer science and software engineering faculty, Auburn has been home to my family for more than 30 years. I could not be more excited about this new chapter. The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering truly is the best student-centered engineering experience in America, and I look forward to building onto that legacy.”
Hendrix joined the Auburn faculty in 1996 as an assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor in 2001.
