Indianapolis, Ind. – Marian University has appointed Jeffrey D. Carvell, Ph.D., as the new Interim Dean for its E. S. Witchger School of Engineering. Dr. Carvell has been a professor at Marian University since 2014.
In his new role, Dr. Carvell will direct strategic planning for the E. S. Witchger School of Engineering in partnership with the Marian University Board of Visitors, as well as oversee enrollment, curriculum development, faculty recruitment and budget.
“I am excited to be leading the E. S. Witchger School of Engineering into the future, and I look forward to continuing the excellence that has already been established,” said Dr. Carvell.
While at Marian University, Dr. Carvell has served as associate professor of mechanical engineering, director of academic administration for the E. S. Witchger School of Engineering, assistant professor at the Marian University School of Mathematics and Sciences, and director and coordinator of the dual degree engineering program. He has a bachelor of science degree in physics from Butler University, a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University, and master’s and doctoral degrees in physics from Purdue University.
“Over the past 3 years, I have worked closely with Dr. Carvell as we opened the E. S. Witchger School of Engineering, hired faculty, and recruited our first students. He is a fantastic educator and extremely committed to our students. Jeff has gradually taken on more responsibility related to academic administration, curriculum design and other key roles over the past few years,” said Dr. Binh Q. Tran, Marian University’s chief academic officer and founding dean of the E. S. Witchger School of Engineering. “Dr. Carvell will also receive tremendous support from Drs. Abner Chen and Salomon Turgman Cohen who will take on added responsibilities as inaugural department chairs of their respective engineering programs. I have great confidence in the engineering leadership team and am excited for the future of Witchger Engineering!”
Marian University has also appointed inaugural department chairs for the E. S. Witchger School of Engineering:
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About Marian University
Founded in 1937, Marian University is the only Catholic university in Indianapolis and central Indiana, serving more than 5,100 students, including 4,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students, earning degrees in the arts, business, education, engineering, math, medicine, nursing, ministry, and the natural and physical sciences. The university's high-impact, experiential curriculum provides hands-on, collaborative learning opportunities. Marian University has earned the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a national doctoral/professional university. In 2013, Marian University established its College of Osteopathic Medicine, the first new school of medicine in Indiana in more than 100 years, and in 2023, opened the new E. S. Witchger School of Engineering as part of the university’s continuing efforts to graduate students that help meet the Midwest’s growing STEM workforce needs. The university also provides undergraduate nursing education at Marian University’s Ancilla College in Plymouth, Indiana. Marian's national champion varsity athletic programs include the 2012 and 2015 NAIA Football Championship, the 2016 and 2017 NAIA Women's Basketball Championship, the 2019 NAIA Women's Volleyball Championship, various track and field events, and nearly 50 USA Cycling national championships. Follow Marian University on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tik Tok and Twitter.