Academic affairs, overseen by Academic Dean Francesca Beaudoin, brings together school leadership representing four key areas: education and student services, research, faculty affairs and community engagement. By coordinating major between within these respective offices at the School of Public Health, the academic affairs group strategically advances cutting-edge research and exciting opportunities for scholarship.
Office of the Dean
Academic Affairs
Coordinating academic and research initiatives at the School of Public Health.
Academic Affairs
Coordinating academic and research initiatives at the School of Public Health.
Bringing together the academic affairs team is essential to strategically advancing our school's mission and vision. In step with our students, faculty and community partners, we can ensure that Brown continues to be a world-renowned institution for public health research and education.
Academic Dean, Professor of Epidemiology

Related Offices
Provides extensive academic, advising, funding, and community resources for students and faculty
With a growing number of research centers and institutes, our school serves as a hub of innovation and collaboration, bringing together brilliant minds to tackle today’s most pressing public health challenges.
Oversees faculty recruitment, appointments and promotions, sabbatical leaves, and annual reviews
Provides planning and guidance for community engagement and work with community partners to advance the well-being of our community