College of Arts & Sciences

Dean Dr. Marvin Lutnesky

The College of Arts and Sciences is composed of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; the Departments of Global Humanities, History and Political Science, Psychology and Education, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Health and Human Performance, Mathematics, and Physics. In addition, the college is the administrative home of courses in Philosophy and Music.

Mission
The College of Arts and Sciences at Norwich University fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and ethical leadership through a rigorous liberal arts education. We are dedicated to preparing students for meaningful careers, lifelong learning, and service to society by providing a broad foundation of knowledge and a deep understanding of their chosen disciplines. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning, we cultivate a supportive academic community where students and faculty explore the complexities of the human experience, the natural world, and the transnational societal challenges of our time. Guided by data-driven decision making and core values of integrity, academic excellence, and service to others, we inspire students to explore diverse perspectives and address complex challenges with creativity and courage.

Co-Curricular Activities
Through its academic programs, the Department of Global Humanities sponsors publishing, broadcasting, and performance activities open to all students of the university. These include the student newspaper, The Norwich Guidon; the student-produced video news magazine, Our American Journey; the campus literary magazine, Chameleon; the student radio station, WNUB-FM; the campus theatrical troupe, The Pegasus Players; and such musical organizations as the Regimental Band, the Grenadiers (a rhythm and blues group), and the Campus Choraleers. These activities are described more fully in the General Information section of the university’s catalog, under the headings Musical Activities, Publications, Radio Station, and Television Program.  The college also houses two centers: the Peace and War Center, which offers opportunities for research, internships, and work with scholars and practitioners in the fields of war and peace, and the Center for Writing, which offers free one-to-one consulting, as well as small group workshops, to the Norwich community, using peer consultants, sophomores, juniors, and seniors from a wide range of disciplines who are trained to work with writers on a variety of writing projects—academic, creative, professional, digital—at all stages of the writing process.

Departments
Biology, Chair Megan Doczi

Chemistry and Biochemistry, Chair Sarah Gallant

Criminology and Criminal Justice, Director Elizabeth Gurian

Earth and Environmental Sciences, Chair Laurie Grigg

Global Humanities, Chair Amy Woodbury Tease

Health and Human Performance, Chair Greg Jancaitis

History and Political Science, Chair Yangmo Ku

Interdisciplinary Studies, Director Amy Woodbury Tease

Mathematics, Chair Daniel McQuillan

Physics, Chair Robert Knapik

Psychology and Education, Chair Kevin Fleming