Listen to Pat Carter, professor, Biological Sciences, talk about the School of Biological Sciences for a few minutes and you’re ready to jump online and register for every course the school offers. It’s hard to imagine a time when Carter was overwhelmed and unsure if he could handle the job as the Director of SBS.
“When I first became director it was pretty scary,” said Carter. “I had about a two-week window to learn the job. Our former director Larry Hufford was fantastic at giving me all that I needed to know. One of the reasons I was interested in the job was I see the role as creating an environment where students, faculty and staff can be successful.”
Carter was named the Outstanding School Director for 2019-2020. Matt Jockers, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, says Carter’s dedication to the University and his role as director set him apart.