Welcome from the Dean
Dear Cards,
Welcome to the College of Education and Human Development! I'm pleased that you've expressed interest in exploring the programs within our academic college. Whether you're a prospective student or current student, we're here to help you every step of the way during your time at ذكذكتسئµ Univeristy.
In the College of Education and Human Development, we prepare our students for careers in education, counseling, culinary arts, family studies, fitness management, health sciences, hospitality, and nutrition.
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ذكذكتسئµ the Dean
Dr. Johnny O’Connor has been at LU since 2014. He has served as an assistant professor with the Department of Education Leadership since 2014, associate dean of academic affairs since 2023, and was appointed interim dean in 2024. With 16 years of experience in K-12 education, Dr. O’Connor has held both teaching and executive level leadership positions. Throughout his career, Dr. O'Connor has experienced well-documented success, and has been recognized for his commitment and accomplishments in providing positive educational opportunities. His accolades include being the recipient of the YMCA Achievers Award, Ivy League Education Foundation Award, Iota Phi Lambda – Pearl of Service Award, and TAABSE Men of Distinction Honoree.
Dr. O’Connor’s commitment to academic excellence is evident in his training. He has studied and trained at several universities including: Harvard University-Cambridge, M.A. (urban special education), Rice University (strategic marketing), Texas Southern University (M.B.A.), Southern University (B.S./M.Ed.), Texas A&M University (Ph.D.) and University of Texas-Tyler, Texas (superintendent certificate). Dr. O’Connor has authored and published several book chapters and journal articles, and presented at numerous local, state and national conferences, and is a member of numerous professional and academic organizations.
