Aimee Arias

Dean of the College of Charleston School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs

Aimee Arias, Ph.D., was appointed the dean of the College of Charleston School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs on July 1, 2023. In this role, Arias will build upon the school's dedication to preparing students to become discerning, knowledgeable and engaged global citizens. An innovative leader, educator and researcher, Arias fosters collaboration in teaching and research; builds industry, community and international connections; and handles all aspects of research funding.

In her previous role as associate dean of research and creative activity in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at Florida Atlantic University, Arias worked to develop a research strategic plan for FAU to increase proposals for external funding, diversify the external outlets for proposal submission, expand cross-discipline faculty collaboration and enhance the promotion of research success.

Among her achievements is the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Brazil’s Universidade Federal Fluminense to support faculty research collaborations and student exchanges. Also at FAU, Arias was assistant director of the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program. In this role, she trained students for participation in Model European Union competitions, served as the on-site advisor for National Model United Nations and created the South Florida High School Model European Union. She also served as chair of the Department of Political Science, where she developed a five-year plan focused on enriching education, promoting cultures of research and inquiry, and connecting FAU to the community and industry.

Education

2001: Ph.D., in International Studies, University of Miami

1997: M.A., in Inter-American Affairs, University of Miami

1995: B.A., in International Relations, the George Washington University

Career Highlights

2017-2023: Associate Dean of Research and Creative Activity, Florida Atlantic University

2012-2017: Chair, Department of Political Science, Florida Atlantic University

2015-2016: Special Assistant to the Dean, Florida Atlantic University

2012-2023: Associate Professor of Political Science, Florida Atlantic University

2005-2012: Assistant Professor of Political Science, Florida Atlantic University

Grants

2023: Joint delegation for Midwest Model European Union. EU-Jean Monnet Center of Excellence at Florida International University passthrough from the European Union

2020-2022: South Florida High School Model European Union. European Union Grant

2018-2021: Joint delegation for Midwest Model European Union and K-12 Teacher Workshop on the European Union. EU-Jean Monnet Center of Excellence at Florida International University passthrough from the European Union

2018-2019: Getting to Know Europe: Creating Resilient Transatlantic Cultures and Communities in Florida. EU-Jean Monnet Center of Excellence at Florida International University passthrough from the European Union