About the College of Arts and Sciences
As the largest academic unit at UAB, we offer more than 40 baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees, as well as a wide range of certificates and minors.
Through our 19 departments, five centers and institutes, and numerous shared programs, we pursue goals and objectives related to our three strategic pillars: Student Success; Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities; and Community Engagement.
To ensure Student Success, the College provides students with excellent teaching and mentoring to support their timely graduation. Through our second pillar—Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities—we aim to support our faculty, staff, and students as they conduct impactful research, scholarship, and creative pursuits. Our final pillar, Community Engagement, reflects our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities alongside community partners that produce mutually beneficial outcomes.
Strategic Plan
The College of Arts and Sciences' mission is to ensure that each student leaves UAB with the knowledge and tools to succeed in an expanding and increasingly connected world.
Explore the College's 2024-2028 Strategic Plan to learn more about how we plan to achieve our mission. In the plan, you will find our foundational values, pillars, goals, objectives, activities, and metrics for success.
Leadership
The Dean’s Office manages all administrative operations for the College, which includes Academics and Faculty Affairs, Research, Advancement and Alumni Affairs, Communications, Business Operations, and Student Recruitment. The dean, associate deans, and staff members are committed to ensuring the College remains aligned with its strategic priorities and that it achieves its core goal to prepare and educate all of our students across all disciplines.