Jennifer Rowsam is the Dean of the Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts and an Associate Professor of Psychology at Southern Arkansas University. Rowsam has served in various roles at the University and, most recently, was the Associate Provost before assuming the deanship. Jennifer has worked with SAU’s accreditation and continuous quality improvement (CQI) groups since 2012 and is a member of the Quality Leadership Team, who directs SAU’s CQI and accreditation efforts. Dr. Rowsam’s most recent teaching assignments have included General Psychology, Adolescent Psychology, Child Psychology, and Statistics. Jennifer is also a certified Quality Matters Peer Reviewer.

Education

• Ph.D, Psychology, Northcentral University, 2016
• M.Ed, College Student Affairs, Southern Arkansas University, 2006
• BS, Psychology, Southern Arkansas University, 2003

Teaching Experience – Southern Arkansas University

• Associate Professor of Psychology, 2023-present
• Assistant Professor of Psychology, 2020-2023
• Adjunct Professor of Psychology, 2009-2020
• Instructor, Student Success Courses, 2007-2019

Administrative Experience – Southern Arkansas University

• Dean, Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts, 2023-present
• Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Planning, 2017-2023
• Associate Dean for Institutional Effectiveness & Strategic Planning, 2016-2017
• Assistant Dean for Advising/Director of Advising, 2009-2016
• Student Success Supervisor, 2003-2009