Dana H. Born

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Dana H. Born
1961 -
USAFA position(s): Asst Prof, Beh Sci, 1989-91
Perm Prof/Head, Beh Sci, 2002-04
Dean, 2004-pres
Rank: Brig. Gen.
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USAFA Class: 1983
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Official bio: http://www.af.mil/bios/bio.asp?bioID=7839


Brig. Gen. Dana H. Born is the ninth Dean of Faculty at the Academy, having held the position since 2004. She is a graduate of the Class of 1983 and is the first woman to hold the position of Dean.

[edit] Background

General Born was a distinguished graduate of the Academy in 1983 with a degree in behavioral sciences. She holds a Master of Science degree in experimental psychology from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, a Master of Arts degree in research psychology from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Pennsylvania State University.

General Born’s previous positions include serving as Assistant Director for Recruiting Research and Analysis in the Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Management Policy, aide to the Secretary of the Air Force and Deputy Chief of the Personnel Issues Team in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel. She commanded the 11th Mission Support Squadron at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, DC, and has been an assistant professor, professor, and later permanent professor and head of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at the United States Air Force Academy.

General Born's awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award.


Dean of Faculty
Preceded by:
David A. Wagie
Dana H. Born
2004-present
Succeeded by:
incumbent
Deans of Faculty
Zimmerman · McDermott · Woodyard · Orth · Rokke · Royer · Cubero · Wagie · Born