News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu Spring 2004 news releases Public Information home News archive Contact: Christina Chapple Date: 1/10/05   Click on image for publication quality photo  JOAN FAUST NAMED SOUTHEASTERN ASSISTANT DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCES      HAMMOND -- Joan Faust, an associate professor of English at Southeastern Louisiana University, has been named assistant dean of the university's College of Arts and Sciences, Southeastern's largest academic college.      Southeastern Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs John Crain announced the appointment and said Faust would assist Arts and Sciences Dean Tammy Bourg in the areas of grades, appeals and other student-related issues.      "Dr. Faust is the kind of person who handles issues thoroughly and quickly, makes wise decisions, and always deals compassionately with students,” said Bourg. “I am delighted to have her with me. She is a joy to work with.”      A native of Houma and resident of Mandeville, Faust joined the Southeastern English Department faculty in 1992. She received her doctoral and master's degrees from Louisiana State University and bachelor=s degree from Nicholls State University.      She has served as chair of the University Honors Committee, the Provost's Committee for Faculty Recruitment and Retention, and English Day activities, and as recording secretary of the Faculty Senate. Professionally, Faust has published critical articles on John Donne, John Milton, Ben Jonson, Dante, and on other Medieval and Renaissance topics. She is a member of the John Donne Society Executive Board.       As president of the Southeastern's chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi from 2001-2003, Faust organized a College Intramural Quiz Bowl tournament. Now a popular addition to the university's homecoming week activities, the Quiz Bowl initially was funded by a National Phi Kappa Phi Promotion of Excellence grant.       Faust and her husband, Mark, have three children, Joey, Katie and Alison.