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Associate Dean LaRiviere received his B.A. in Chemistry and Biochemistry from Clark University, his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Colorado, and completed postdoctoral work at Brandeis University and Colby College. He came to W&L in 2006 and has taught general chemistry, biochemistry I and II, and a spring term forensic science course. His research lab studies mechanisms of ribosome quality control and translation.

As Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, he focuses on supporting students for academic success, collaborating when appropriate with the Office of Student Affairs. He also oversees curricular matters and serves as the Vice Chair of the Committee on Courses and Degrees. He directs faculty development programs including the mentoring cohort for new faculty, summer research collaborative grants, manuscript completion grant program, teacher-scholar cohorts and mini-grants. Associate Dean LaRiviere collaborates with Dean Youngman on a range of strategic priorities. 

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