Doug Epperson is one of five finalists for the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Epperson received both his bachelor’s degree in philosophy and his master’s degree in educational psychology from the University of Utah. He then received his Ph.D. in psychology from Ohio State University.

Epperson is currently the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Washington State University. He has been the dean since February 2009. Before working at Washington State University, Epperson was the associate dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University.

For Epperson, his research focus has been on the accuracy of assessments to determine the chances of a sex offender re-offending. During his research, Epperson has been the lead author of the book “Minnesota Sex Offender Screening Tool-Revised.”

Epperson will speak at an open forum Monday. The forum will begin at 3:30 p.m. in 2019 Morrill Hall. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend and ask questions.

Epperson is the last of the dean finalists to appear on campus. The new dean is expected to be announced within the next several weeks, though no specific date has been announced.