Justin Vance

Dean, School of Arts and Humanities, College of Western Idaho

Justin Vance, Ed.D., serves as dean at the school of arts and humanities at College of Western Idaho (CWI). He earned a B.A. at Boise State University, an M.A. in diplomacy from Hawai‘i Pacific University, and an Ed.D. from the University of Southern California. Before coming to CWI, he served as dean of the college of professional studies and associate professor of history at Hawai’i Pacific University.  Vance has a passion for helping students from all different backgrounds and levels of preparation reach their educational and professional goals. During his 20+ years working in higher education, he has a consistent record of embracing innovation to meet student needs and institutional goals.