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DICK MEISTER

FORMER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

During his 24-year tenure at DePaul, Dick Meister served as executive vice president for academic affairs, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and professor of history. While serving as dean, he led a team that transformed the Lincoln Park campus from being a commuter campus to a true residential one. Meister is also credited as having a significant impact in the reestablishment of the School of Education and the development of the honors and foreign study programs.
Richard Meister brings a rich academic background. He is a man dedicated to service through strong support of research and an absolute commitment to outstanding teaching.
Rev. John P. Minogue, C.M., president of DePaul University
FACES OF DEPAUL