Dr. Garry W. Owens, senior consultant, joined Academic Search, Inc. in 2006. In his four years with the firm, he has led searches for presidents, vice presidents, provosts, and deans in public and private colleges and universities, as well as in church affiliated schools, specialized colleges, and the for-profit sector. Prior to joining Academic Search, Dr. Owens served as an academic administrator for 17 years, most recently as founding dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Texas Tech University.
As dean, he successfully developed a new college combining academic units of music, art, and theatre and dance. While at Texas Tech, Dr. Owens led several successful searches for administrative positions and faculty members. His research interests have centered on leadership development and, along with several colleagues, he helped to establish the International Council of Fine Arts Deans’ Leadership Institute. He also created and worked with an active advisory board for the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Prior to his appointment as founding dean, Dr. Owens served as academic administrator of arts units at Texas Tech University, Northern Arizona University, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and the University of Michigan-Flint. He began his career as a public school instrumental music teacher in Madison, Wisconsin. He earned the bachelor and master of music, as well as a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
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