Russ Pottle

Russ Pottle serves as the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Worcester State University since January 2017, where responsibilities include managing educational programs, faculty oversight, and program development. Prior to this role, Russ Pottle was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Misericordia University from July 2010 to December 2016, focusing on academic program administration and faculty development. Earlier experience includes serving as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Regis College from July 2008 to June 2010 and as Academic Dean at Saint Joseph Seminary College from July 2000 to June 2008. Russ Pottle holds a Ph.D. in American and Comparative Literatures from Louisiana State University and both an MA and BA in English from Southeastern Louisiana University.