Associate Dean of Students About Andrew Dawson Andrew Dawson is the Associate Dean of Students at Harris Public Policy where he works on academics, curriculum, and student life. Andrew has been with the University for over nine years and with Harris for over six. Andrew serves as an academic advisor for over 100 students, directs the Harris Mentor Program, manages data projects for student affairs, works with the student government Academic Committee, and advises a number of Harris Student Organizations. Andrew has worked in a variety of roles related to education, art, and public programs. Prior to joining Harris, he worked at the University of Chicago Law School as an administrator for the Dean’s office, as well as served at the Lab School and Student Health Services. He has also directed public programs for the Glassell School at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, managed educational programs for at-risk youth and curated exhibitions and shows at the African American Museum, and coordinated educational public programs at the Modern Art Museum, the Amon Carter Museum, and the Kimbell Art Museum. Andrew holds BA degrees in Art History and History from Rice University, and an MA in Art History from TCU. When not at Harris, you can find Andrew parenting two adorable boys, cooking, building furniture, and curating a large hot sauce collection. Contact Information Workstation 1013-11 773.834.5959 ardaws@uchicago.edu Recent News Barbara Barreno-Paschall, MPP'17, to Be Honored with Alumni Award from MiPPS Wed., March 29, 2023 Student Profile: José Villalobos Gonzalez, MPP’24, MBA’24 Tue., March 28, 2023 More news Upcoming Events International Policy Action Lab (IPAL) and Data and Policy Summer Scholar (DPSS) Program Chat with Alumni (Spanish/English) Thu., March 30, 2023 | 8:00 PM Data and Policy Summer Scholar (DPSS) Program Chat with Alumni Fri., March 31, 2023 | 12:00 PM More events