Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

D Y S O N Y E A R I N R E V I E W • 2 0 1 9 – 2 0 2 0 16 D ean Nira Herrmann, PhD, has accomplished a great many things for Dyson College of Arts and Sciences's students, faculty, and staff during her three terms of service (2004–20) to the University. Herrmann began her career as a statistician, and in highlighting the numerous achievements and exciting growth under her leadership, the facts and figures speak volumes. Expanding the Dyson Community The number of full-time faculty members grew by 29%. * Undergraduate enrollment increased 40% and graduate enrollment went up 206% * Recognizing the value in providing students with robust professional support, Dean Herrmann expanded the number of academic advisors from 4 to 10—an increase of 150%—providing the growing student population with the guidance necessary for their success. Academic Growth As dean of Dyson College, Herrmann administered the approval of Pace University's first doctoral program, the PhD in Mental Health Counseling, launched in 2014. In total, Herrmann oversaw the development and launch of 27 new programs—15 new bachelor's degrees, 7 new master's degrees, 2 combined/accelerated degrees, and 3 new PhDs. An advocate of the arts, Herrmann was instrumental to the establishment of 2 new arts schools. The Actors Studio Drama School joined with Pace University in 2006, offering the only master of fine arts program created and sanctioned by the Actors Studio, and Dyson's department of theater became the Pace School of Performing Arts (PPA) in 2014. PPA, which now offers eight bachelor's degree programs, was Manhattan's first new performing arts school in 50 years. In 2009, she nurtured the establishment of the Center for Undergraduate Research Experiences to create and expand research and service-learning opportunities. Fundraising and Grants Herrmann played a key role in securing the financial contributions to support Dyson College students and expand programs. During her time as dean, Herrmann raised more than $21.4 million, including nearly $14 million in external funding, in collaboration with Pace's Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Institutional Development Under Herrmann, 5 unique new institutes were created, helping to shape the minds of students. These include the Dyson College Institute for Sustainability and the Environment (established 2015), the International Disarmament Institute (established 2016), Dyson College Center for Global Psychology (established 2016), the Women's Leadership Initiative (established 2016), and the Global Asia Institute (established 2020). Celebrating a Legacy Although Dyson College Dean Nira Herrmann, PhD stepped down at the conclusion of the 2019—20 academic year, she has left behind a remarkable breadth of accomplishments that will serve the University for years to come. * Between FY 2005 and FY 2020

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