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UTA School of Social Work names Goutham Menon interim dean
UTA said it will begin a national search for a permanent dean this fall.
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Bhavana P - Sat, 22, Aug 2026
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Goutham Menon / Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work
The University of Texas at Arlington has named Indian-origin social work educator and academic leader Goutham M. Menon as interim dean of its School of Social Work.
As interim dean, Menon will oversee the school, working with faculty, staff and students to advance its academic, research and community engagement priorities. He will also help implement the school’s existing strategic plan during the university’s search for a permanent dean.
Commenting on his new role, Menon said, “I’m honored to step in as your interim dean this year. I've spent time learning and getting to know this remarkable school, and one thing is clear: the school is already running beautifully. We’re staying the course with our current strategic plan, no substitutions, no last-minute changes. The recipe that’s gotten us this far, a combination of strong programs, dedicated faculty and staff, and a genuine commitment to our students and communities, is the one we’re sticking with. My job this year is simply to help us execute it well, together.”
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Menon most recently served as dean of the Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work, where he worked with faculty and staff to expand academic programs, strengthen research and community engagement, broaden student pathways and enhance the school’s national profile.
Menon previously held leadership and academic positions at the University of Nevada, Reno, the University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of South Carolina. He also served as an assistant professor at UTA’s School of Social Work from 1996 to 1998.
“His distinguished record of leadership, scholarship and service, along with his commitment to expanding educational access, promoting student success and preparing social workers to meet emerging societal needs, will help strengthen the school’s momentum and support the important work of our faculty, staff and students,” Tamara L. Brown, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs said .
In 2024, the National Association of Social Workers recognized Menon as a Social Work Pioneer for his contributions to technology and innovation in social work practice and education. His work has included advancing technology-enhanced education, workforce development and professional preparation.
Menon earned a B.A. from Loyola College, University of Madras, an M.A. in Social Work from Madras School of Social Work, University of Madras, a Ph.D. in Social Work (Culture & Mental Health) from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and an MBA from the University of Nevada, Reno.
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