Deborah H. Holdstein

Deborah H. Holdstein currently serves as a Professor of English at Columbia College Chicago, where prior roles included Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences from 2007 to 2014, overseeing key initiatives such as the establishment of the first Honors Program and international partnerships. In addition to teaching, Deborah holds the position of Associate Chair in the Department of English and Creative Writing. Deborah's extensive experience includes consulting for the Council of Writing Program Administrators, providing evaluations for various academic programs, and previously serving as Chair of the Department of English at Northern Illinois University. Earlier roles at Governors State University included Professor of English and Special Assistant to the Provost, where Deborah led significant accreditation efforts. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University, an M.A. and PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a certificate from The Wharton School.