Lori Beth Way

Lori Beth Way serves as the Vice Provost of Academic Planning and Dean of Undergraduate Education at San Francisco State University since August 2015, where significant responsibilities include co-chairing the Student Success and Graduation Initiative Committee and leading various campus-wide initiatives. Prior to this role, Lori held positions such as Senior Advisor for Undergraduate Education at Emerson College, where oversight included the undergraduate program at Emerson Los Angeles and efforts to enhance instructional quality across multiple campuses. Lori's academic journey began at California State University, Chico, as a Professor, with involvement in key committees within the Academic Senate. Additionally, Lori participated as an ACE Fellow focused on internationalizing Emerson College and has experience in diverse educational roles, including teaching at Butte College. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Political Science from Syracuse University and a BA in Communications from The College of New Jersey.