Executive Dean Laura Lawson headshot.

Executive Dean Laura Lawson, located on the George H. Cook Campus, serves as executive director of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station and executive dean of the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, providing leadership and oversight to both organizations.

She works closely with university leaders to develop and implement strategic initiatives that reflect and advance the university's research, education, and outreach missions.

In addition, Executive Dean Lawson oversees the following units:

+ School of Environmental and Biological SciencesSchool of Environmental and Biological Sciences

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Majors, Minors, and Certificates
Undergraduate Advising and Student Procedures
Admissions and Recruitment
Scholarships
Special Programs
Campus Engagement
Educational Opportunity Fund
George H. Cook Scholars Program
Honors Program
Internships

Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Engagement

Study Abroad and Course-related International Travel
International Student Experience
Leadership in Recruiting, Hiring, and Campus Culture of Inclusion

Graduate Education

Research

Grants

+ New Jersey Agricultural Experiment StationNew Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station

Research

Research Support
Intellectual Property
Federal Hatch and McIntire-Stennis Grants
Core Facilities

Economic Development

Administration, Planning, Program Development, Resource Allocation
Economic Development and Innovation
Field Stations, Research Farms, Auxilliary Units, Centers, and Business Incubators
Government Relations and Advocacy

Cooperative Extension

Smith-Lever Funds/Federal Extension Programs
County Funding Relationships and Partnership Agreements
Continuing Professional Education
Cooperative Extension Departments

+ Administration and AdvancementAdministration and Advancement

Finance and Administration

Financial and Business Administration
Human Resources
Information Technology Services
Planning and Budgets

Development and Alumni Engagement

Public Outreach and Communication