Stacey, professor of history, has served as dean since January 2013, after one year as interim dean, four years as the College’s divisional dean of arts and humanities and an earlier stint as divisional dean of the social sciences. Since joining the UW faculty in 1988, Stacey has held numerous administrative posts, including chairing the Department of History, serving on the Faculty Senate, heading the UW’s Advisory Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics, and chairing the University Academic Council. Stacey’s scholarly work focuses on the history of Jews in medieval England. In 1997, he received the UW Distinguished Teaching Award. In addition to his other duties, Stacey has been a popular speaker at the UW Alumni Association’s lecture series.
Biographical Information
- Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
Selected Letters and Speeches
- Higher Education Since 2008: Changes and Challenges a speech on the value of an Arts & Sciences education in a rapidly changing job market.
- Letter to Husky Parents New program aims to connect undergraduate experience with career opportunities
- Changing Enrollments Reflect the Times
Dean Robert Stacey discusses a puzzling trend toward increasing enrollments in natural sciences courses and declining enrollments in other Arts and Sciences - A Strong Committment to In-State Students
Dean Robert Stacey celebrates positive budget news, the UW's largest freshman class ever, and the University's commitment to educating students who hail from Washington state. - Spotlight: Q & A with Dean Robert Stacey