Leo E. Rouse, Dean of Howard University, Installed as ADEA President
Leo E. Rouse, Dean of Howard University, Installed as ADEA President WASHINGTON, DC—Leo E. Rouse, D.D.S., was installed as the first African American President of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) at the 2011 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition in
Leo E. Rouse, Dean of Howard University, Installed as ADEA President
WASHINGTON, DC—Leo E. Rouse, D.D.S., was installed as the first African-American President of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) at the 2011 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition in San Diego, Calif. Dr. Rouse’s extensive background in leadership and dedication to service will guide the Association over his yearlong presidential term.
“Leo’s commitment to service in the field of dentistry and dental education will be invaluable, not only to the Association, but to all of academic dentistry. I look forward to seeing the direction he will give our community,” said outgoing ADEA President Sandra C. Andrieu, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Dr. Rouse will host the 2012 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition, which sets the tone for the Association, around the theme Engage: better individual, better profession, better community, better health, better future.
Dr. Rouse is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He concluded his 24-year career as the Commander and Chief Operating Office of the U.S. Army Dental Command where he led the global operation of the Army Dental Corps. After starting a second career in academic dentistry, he was appointed Dean of Howard University College of Dentistry in 2004.
Dr. Rouse previously served as Chair of the ADEA Council of Deans and as one of the four ADEA Commissioners on the Commission of Dental Accreditation. In 2009, he was awarded an ADEA Presidential Citation for distinguished service to the Association and dedication to the advancement of the dental education community. He is actively engaged in other dental organizations. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors for the American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation and the Association of Minority Health Professions Schools, Inc. (AMHPS).
Dr. Rouse holds a D.D.S. degree from the Howard University College of Dentistry. In 1997, he received the Howard University College of Dentistry Alumni Achievement Award for distinguished service to the country and the profession of dentistry.
