Sarah Cook

Sarah Cook is currently the Dean of the Honors College at Georgia State University. Sarah has been in this role since July 2020. Prior to that, they served as the Associate Dean of the Honors College from June 2012 to July 2020.

During their time as Associate Dean, Sarah was responsible for a major revision of honors curriculum and recognitions, the establishment of a faculty affiliate program, co-curricular program for presidential scholars, an undergraduate research journal, DISCOVERY, an exchange program for chemistry students at Hong Kong Baptist University, and opportunities for leadership development.

In addition, Sarah worked with local historians, cultural preservationists, and social change-makers to develop a unique seminar based on the legacies of Alonzo F. and Norris B. Herndon, two under-recognized civil rights leaders in the Atlanta community. The Rich Foundation endowed the course and a related Herndon Human Rights Scholarships.

Sarah also expanded faculty-mentored undergraduate research, continually improved the Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference, and created opportunities for citizen engagement in the Atlanta Community. Sarah supports faculty teaching in the college and builds relationships with units in the university.

Sarah has endowed two scholarships: The Judy DeLoache Scholarship and the David E. Cook and Fr. Charles Robbins Scholarship.

Sarah Cook's educational career began with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Saint Mary's College. Sarah then went on to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from the University of Virginia.

Their manager is Nicolle Parsons-Pollard, Interim Provost & SVP, Academic Affairs. Sarah Cook works with Lisa Armistead - Dean, Graduate School, Chip Hill - Assistant Provost, Administrative Operations, and Jeremy Craig - Communications Manager.