Virginia sapiro biography
Virginia Sapiro (born February 28, ) is an American political scientist and political psychologist.
Virginia Sapiro is an American political scientist and political psychologist..
Virginia Sapiro
Areas of Specialization:Political Psychology; Political Behavior and Public Opinion; Gender Politics; Feminist and Democratic Theory; Higher Education
Virginia Sapiro, Professor of Political Science Emerita and Dean of Arts & Sciences Emerita, came to Boston University in 2007 to serve as Dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Science.
During her time as Dean, she successfully worked to increase transparency and fairness in governance, equity and empowerment among faculty, enhancing the quality of undergraduate and graduate education and student life, and she led the creation and implementation of a 10-year strategic plan.
She oversaw the hiring of more than 150 new faculty, instituted a mentoring program, and other changes to support their careers. She oversaw the creation and transformation of interdisciplinary studies, including the BU Center for the Study of Asia; the BU Center for the Study of Europe; Middle East & North Africa Studies