Elizabeth S. Grobsmith
Education
Ph.D., anthropology, University of Arizona
M.A., anthropology, University of Arizona
Bachelor of Music, The Ohio State University
Professional Experience
Northern Arizona University:
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Anthropology, 2002 – present
Utah State University:
Dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, 2001-2002
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs:
Dean, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, 1996-2001
University of Nebraska-Lincoln:
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs: Director of Summer Sessions, 1994-1996
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs: Director of Summer Sessions, 1991-1994
Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, 1989-1991
Professor of Anthropology, 1991-1996
Associate Professor, Anthropology, 1981-1991
Assistant Professor, Anthropology, 1977-1981
Instructor, Anthropology, 1975-1977 and 1971-72
Sinte Gleska College (South Dakota):
Instructor, Anthropology, 1973-1974
University of Arizona - Tucson:
Instructor, Anthropology, 1973
Current Affiliation
Northern Arizona University is a public research (heavy) and doctoral granting institution serving over 20,500 students. The intercollegiate athletics programs compete in the NCAA Division I-AA level in the Big Sky conference. Academically, NAU is organized with colleges of engineering and natural sciences; arts and letters; education; health and human services; social and behavioral sciences; and, business; and, a graduate division. Nearly 30% of the students are from traditionally underrepresented groups. The university is located in Flagstaff, a metropolitan area of about 130,000.
Dr. Grobsmith visits San José State University on Tuesday, May 6.