June 17, 2024
Valerie Padilla Carroll appointed interim head of social transformation studies
Valerie Padilla Carroll, professor in the social transformation studies department, has been named interim head of the department by Chris Culbertson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective June 9.
Padilla Carroll joined the women's studies department — now social transformation studies department — in 2005. Most recently she was the director of the gender, women, and sexuality studies graduate certificate. Her research interests include the intersections of environmentalism and popular culture, environmental histories, environmental feminisms, and the sustainability and food justice movements.
"We thank Dr. Padilla Carroll for her willingness to lead the department until a permanent department head is hired," said Culbertson. "She has the passion and experience needed to be successful during this transitional period."
Padilla Carroll received her bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 1995, and her doctoral degree in American studies from Saint Louis University in 2005.