Three-time FSU alumnus, David W. Springer, has been named dean of the College of Social Work. He starts Aug. 1, 2023.
Florida State University has named three-time alumnus David W. Springer as dean of the College of Social Work following a national search. Springer will begin his new role Aug. 1.
Springer has served as director of the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service and university distinguished teaching professor at the University of Texas at Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs since 2014 with faculty affiliations in social work and psychology.
A native of Rockledge, Florida, Springer arrived at Florida State as a first-generation college student and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work before starting a career as a clinical social worker. After completing his doctorate in social work at FSU, Springer joined the UT faculty in 1997.
“We’re thrilled to welcome David Springer back to his alma mater as the dean of the College of Social Work,” said Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Jim Clark. “Dr. Springer is a distinguished alumnus with an excellent track record of leadership, research and teaching, and his wealth of experience and enthusiasm for FSU will be an asset to the college and the university.”