Vice Dean for Education

Colonel George B. Forsythe

Colonel George B. Forsythe was born at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1970. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Infantry and awarded a Bachelor of Science degree.

Colonel Forsythe holds an M.A.C.T. degree in Social Psychology and a Ph.D. in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Colonel Forsythe assumed his duties as the Vice Dean for Education in June 1996. Prior to his appointment, he served at the U. S. Military Academy as an instructor, assistant professor, permanent associate professor, and Professor of Psychology and Leadership in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership. Colonel Forsythe also served as the Director, Center for Leadership and Organizations Research and as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. In addition to his academic leadership responsibilities, Colonel Forsythe teaches courses in leadership, education, and human development.

Colonel Forsythe’s scholarly work includes articles on competence assessment, military education, and leader development published in a variety of academic and professional outlets. His current research interests involve leadership education, training, development, and assessment.