Academic Deans
Trinity’s academic deans provide leadership for the university’s four schools and library, supporting faculty scholarship, curriculum development, and student learning across disciplines.
Ruben R. Dupertuis, Ph.D.
Dean: The Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities, and Professor, Religion
- Phone
- +1 (210) 9998427
- rdupertu@trinity.edu
David Ribble, Ph.D.
Dean: D. R. Semmes School of Science, Professor
- Phone
- 210-999-8363
- dribble@trinity.edu
Nels Peter Christiansen, Ph.D.
Dean: School of Social Science and Civic Engagement, Associate Professor
- Phone
- +1 (210) 9998471
- nchristi@trinity.edu
Meet the Deans
Trinity's commitment to education is founded on range. Range of experience, exploration of university-level education, and challenging students with a First-Year experience that ignites new interests and invites healthy debate.
Nels Christiansen, the dean of the School of Social Science and Civil Engagement, believes one of his most important roles is to act as an advocate, ensuring that others are getting the resources they need and the recognition they deserve.
Rubén Duperteis, the dean of the School of Arts and Humanities, welcomes any opportunity he gets to uplift the humanities, from teaching as a religion professor to building an undergraduate research program that invites students to be full collaborators.
David Ribble, the dean of the School of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, brings his passion and expertise to Trinity as a biology professor who conducts international research alongside students, emphasizing the perspective teaching brings to his administrative work.
Benjamin Harris, the dean of the Elizabeth Huth Coates Library, helps maintain the library as a vital campus space, providing resources to students and faculty across disciplines and fostering its role as a vibrant social hub.