Cam Carlson named UAF College of Business and Security Management dean

Headshot photo of Cameron (Cam) Carlson, dean of the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Business and Security Management.
UAF photo by JR Ancheta
Cameron (Cam) Carlson, newly selected dean of the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Business and Security Management.

Cameron (Cam) Carlson has been named the dean of the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Business and Security Management (CBSM). He will start in his new role on Aug. 28, 2022.

Carlson currently serves as the associate dean of CBSM and is the founding director of the Center for Arctic Security and Resilience. He takes on this responsibility from Mark Herrmann, who served as dean of CBSM for over 15 years. Hermann will continue at CBSM as the associate dean for accreditation and development.

"I am excited to have Dr. Carlson join UAF’s senior leadership team," said Anupma Prakash, provost and executive vice chancellor. "Dr. Carlson has demonstrated strong leadership in establishing new academic programs, focusing on enrollment management, strengthening connections with our military community, and building strong relationships within and outside the university. I look forward to working with him as we continue to build on the work he has done at CBSM in advancing both Business and Security Management."

Carlson earned his Ph.D. in interdisciplinary studies in security and disaster management from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and his master’s in international relations from Webster University, St. Louis. Prior to joining UAF in 2003, Carlson devoted 25 years of active duty service in the U.S. Army, where he served in various leadership and staff roles. Carlson deployed extensively to the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Haiti and the Central Asian states, supporting humanitarian assistance, non-combatant evacuation, peacekeeping as well as operations supporting the Global War on Terrorism. In 2006, he retired from active duty service as a lieutenant colonel.

"I am humbled by the decision and greatly appreciate the support of our faculty, staff, students and the UAF leadership team," said Carlson. "It is my vision that  CBSM will continue to provide high quality education and research while looking towards new and innovative ways in which to expand our capabilities and grow our college."