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Co-interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Email: aryder@spu.eduPhone: 206-281-2008Office: Marston Hall 331
Education: BA, Anderson University, 1990; MA, Michigan State University, 1994; PhD, Bowling Green State University, 1997. At SPU since 2000.
Please view Dr. Ryder’s CV (PDF) for additional information.