The phrase "former dean" refers to a person who used to hold the position of dean at a particular institution, but is not currently in that role. Full definition
A federal magistrate judge has dismissed the lawsuit brought by former University at Buffalo employee Jeffrey Malkan against former dean of UB Law School, Makau Mutua. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Based on lessons and research from his forthcoming book, Thriving Under Pressure has been designed by Jerome T. Murphy, the Harold Howe ll Research Professor of Education and former Dean at HGSE. (gse.harvard.edu)
Conceived by former dean George Sadek, Professional Practice provides advanced graphic design students with an opportunity to transform the theoretical to the practical by working with real, non-profit clients. (cooper.edu)