College of Charleston Welcomes Dean of Engineering, Computing, Mathematics

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Steven Schreiner was appointed the inaugural dean of the College of Charleston School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics on June 1, 2025.

A leader in engineering education and research, Schreiner brings extensive experience in academic leadership, biomedical engineering and interdisciplinary innovation.

Schreiner joins the College from Manhattan University, where he served as provost and vice president for academic affairs and a professor of electrical and computer engineering.

As provost he oversaw five academic schools, academic and student success, international programming, adult learning, non-credit programming, information technology services, instructional design, institutional research and assessment, the library, the registrar’s office, as well as campuswide centers like the Center for Urban Resilience and Environmental Sustainability; the Holocaust, Genocide, and Interfaith Education Center; the Camino ESL Program; and the nationally recognized Veterans Success Center.

Schreiner earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Western New England University and his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Vanderbilt University.

His research interests include medical instrumentation, image-guided and robotic surgery, medical imaging, medical signal and image processing and STEM education.

“His passion and experience for STEM education, research and innovation will be invaluable as the College continues to grow and enhance opportunities for its students and faculty as it relates to engineering, computing and mathematics,” Suzanne Austin, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, said in a statement.

“The new School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics creates a very special opportunity for the College of Charleston to serve the fast-growing technology economy and culture of South Carolina and beyond,” Schreiner said.

He added, “I am honored to be working with outstanding faculty and staff who are committed to preparing highly qualified, well-rounded graduates for success in a complex, ever-changing world.”

Located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston, founded in 1770, is a nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university.