In 2017 托马斯。 Aquinas College President Michael F .. 麦克莱恩 appointed an alumnus Dr. 约翰J. Goyette to succeed Dr. 布莱恩T. 凯利 as dean of the College
“Dr. Goyette has served the College ably as a tutor since 2002,” said Dr. 麦克莱恩. “He is eminently qualified, having previously served as assistant dean for student affairs and as a member of the 招生 and Instruction committees. I am very confident that he will serve the College admirably in this new position.”
The selection, made after extensive consultation with the 教师 Advisory Committee for the Selection of the Dean, numerous conversations with members of the faculty, and much deliberation, was approved unanimously by the College’s Board of Governors. Dr. Goyette formally assumed the responsibilities of dean on July 1, 2017.
“I am honored to be asked to serve as the next dean of 托马斯。 Aquinas College,” said Dr. Goyette. “I am committed to working with the faculty to continue to offer a truly Catholic liberal education, an education pursued under the light of faith and guided by our patron, St. 托马斯。.”
Dr. Goyette came to 托马斯。 Aquinas College as a student in 1986 and graduated four years later. He went on to earn master’s and doctoral degrees in philosophy at The Catholic University of America, then served for eight years as a professor of philosophy at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, before returning to his alma mater as a member of the teaching faculty in 2002. He and his wife, Rebecca — a fellow member of the Class of 1990 — are the parents of nine children.
As dean of the 加州 campus Dr. Goyette supervises the College’s unique program of Catholic liberal education, makes class assignments, and is responsible for the general welfare and discipline of students. He also chairs the Instruction and Curriculum committees and oversees a wide range of College programs, from student activities and alumni relations to the chaplaincy and faculty hiring.