Dr. Jaekyung Lee has been appointed the 8th dean in the history of the Graduate School of Education. Dr. Lee’s appointment represents the culmination of an extensive national search that yielded a group of highly competitive candidates. “Dr. Lee’s scholarship and administrative skills make him an outstanding choice to lead GSE as it pursues an […]
Dr. Jaekyung Lee has been appointed the 8th dean in the history of the Graduate School of Education. Dr. Lee’s appointment represents the culmination of an extensive national search that yielded a group of highly competitive candidates. “Dr. Lee’s scholarship and administrative skills make him an outstanding choice to lead GSE as it pursues an ambitious vision for advancing its national and international prominence in research, graduate education, and educational policy,” said UB Provost Charles Zukoski.
Dr. Lee, a fellow of the American Educational Research Association, is an internationally recognized leader in educational policy, educational equity, and international and comparative education. His scholarly research agenda focuses on addressing pressing societal questions regarding high-stakes testing and educational accountability, and educational achievement gaps. Dr. Lee served as GSE interim dean since July 2012.
Additional information about Dr. Lee and his appointment as dean can be found in UB Reporter.
