The College

Ethan Pollock serves as Brown University's Dean of the College and the Abbott Gleason University Professor of History. As the University's senior academic officer for undergraduate education, Ethan leads Brown's distinctive undergraduate educational enterprise, overseeing the Open Curriculum, academic advising, career exploration, experiential learning, study abroad, curriculum, and research opportunities for more than 7,300 undergraduate students. Reporting to the Provost, he serves on the President's Cabinet and Executive Committee and works closely with faculty, students, and senior leaders across the University to advance Brown's commitment to academic excellence, student success, and innovation in undergraduate education.

The Dean of the College oversees an organization of approximately 65 professional staff and more than 500 student employees. The division plays a central role in shaping the undergraduate experience, providing leadership for advising, career exploration, curriculum, operations, and global learning while partnering across the University to expand experiential learning opportunities, strengthen student support, and ensure equitable access to the full breadth of a Brown education.

Ethan joined Brown's faculty in 2006 after serving on the faculty at Syracuse University and continues to teach and mentor students as a member of the Department of History. As Dean, he is committed to strengthening Brown's distinctive model of undergraduate education through collaboration, thoughtful innovation, and a student-centered approach that empowers every undergraduate to thrive.