After an internal search, Rachel Carnell, Ph.D., an accomplished teacher, researcher and leader with deep roots at Cleveland State has been named interim dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College.

Dr. Carnell, a professor of English, joined the university in 1994. She brings extensive experience to her new role having served the English Department in a variety of capacities, including as Director of Undergraduate Studies and Director of Graduate Studies. She has also served two terms as Faculty Representative to Cleveland State’s Board of Trustees and has been an officer of the Faculty Senate since 2020.