Welcome to Indiana University East.
We welcome the opportunity to engage our community. Chancellor Dennis Rome, is a former Indiana University Bloomington professor of African-American studies and criminal justice with broad, collaborative experience in academic and student affairs.
During his previous tenure at Northeastern Illinois University, Rome led the creation of Living Learning Centers for students that included Social Justice, Honors, STEM, and Teachers Preparation themes.
A former Fulbright Scholar and Carnegie National Scholar, Rome has received numerous awards for his public service and leadership. A strong believer in community service, he sat on the boards of the Boys and Girls Club in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and the Liberty Theatre in Columbus, Georgia, and he was twice appointed as a public member on the Wisconsin State Joint Legislative Council. While at IU, he received the prestigious Teaching Excellence Recognition Award three years in a row.
Rome is an esteemed author, having published three books and numerous book chapters and research articles on various aspects of sociology and criminal justice.
He holds his B.S. from Bradley University, a master’s in sociology from Howard University and a Ph.D. from Washington State University.
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