Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs James Holloway has selected longtime professor Mark Emmons as the next dean of the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (CULLS) at The University of New Mexico. His term will begin Aug. 24 and will continue through Jan. 31, 2027.
Emmons will succeed Leo Lo, dean of CULLS since 2021, who will begin in mid-September as dean of libraries and university librarian at the University of Virginia. “Mark Emmons has been a tremendously talented and knowledgeable leader at UNM for many years, and I am confident that he will lead CULLS over the next 18 months in some exciting new directions as he works with the CULLS faculty and staff on implementation of their strategic plan,” Holloway said. “His knowledge of the issues impacting academic libraries, as well as his history as a people-focused creative problem-solver, will position the college for a strong future in years to come.”
Emmons, a professor and associate dean for administration and organizational strategy, joined UNM in July 1998. During his time at UNM, he has served in a variety of leadership roles for the college, including interim dean of the college in 2021 until the arrival of Lo later that year. Previously, he was associate dean of education and engagement; associate dean of public services; acting associate dean of administrative and technical services; director of instruction and assessment; director of outreach, instruction and assessment; special assistant to the dean for data and program analysis, as well as a planning and assessment officer.
“I’m honored to step into the role of dean for the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences — a position that truly represents my dream job,” Emmons said. “I bring rich institutional knowledge and a deep commitment to the mission of CULLS and UNM. I look forward to working closely with Associate Dean Amy Jackson and our leadership team to advance our new strategic plan, support our talented faculty and staff, and continue serving the diverse needs of our community.”
His research interests include assessment in academic libraries, the impact of academic libraries on student success, and film research resources. He has taught a variety of courses in the Organization, Information and Learning Sciences (OILS) program, including qualitative research methods and organizational leadership and performance. In addition to his academic experience, early in his career he worked as a bilingual teacher, a librarian at Occidental College in Los Angeles, and as an assistant director and production assistant on film, television and commercial productions. Emmons earned a bachelor’s degree in communication studies in 1983 and a master of library sciences degree in 1990, both from the University of California, Los Angeles; and a doctor of education degree in educational leadership from UNM in 2012.
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