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Dr. E. Jane Luzar served as the Founding Dean of the IUPUI Honors College and Professor of Environmental Economics and Policy (2009-2018). As Founding Dean of the vibrant IUPUI Honors College, she led the effort to establish an Honors College that provided a dynamic academic experience to high ability students seeking unique opportunities in an urban research environment. By design, the IUPUI Honors College linked students to world class faculty engaged in cutting edge and translational research, creating a community of scholars who will make a difference. |
Dr. Luzar joined IUPUI from the University of Florida (UF) in 2009, where she served as Associate Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Dr. Luzar is an experienced administrator with expertise in academic administration, enrollment management, curriculum development, and student success. While at UF, she completed the American Council of Education (ACE) Fellows Program and served as a Provost Fellow.
Dr. Luzar was employed at Louisiana State University (LSU) as a Professor of Natural Resource Economics for 12 years prior to her employment at Florida. At LSU, she was recognized nationally for excellence in teaching, research, and graduate mentoring. Her research interests include the economics of sustainability, environmental policy, and the economic role of incentives in environmental management.
Dr. Luzar holds a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Oregon, a Masters Degree in Natural Resource Economics from the University of Kentucky, and a Ph.D. in Natural Resource Economics from Virginia Tech. She is a former Peace Corps Volunteer, serving three years in Liberia, West Africa. Dr. Luzar is originally from Indiana and resides in Gainesville, Florida. She is an avid cyclist, kayaker, gardener, Pacers fan, and nature photographer.
Dr. Luzar is an elected member of Alachua County's Parks and Open Space Advisory Board. She recently served three years as a member of the Board of Friends of Cuscowilla, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, which supports Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center. She also volunteers as a photographer for the Alachua County Parks and Open Space Department. She serves as President of The Sanctuary, LLC Home Owners Association in Gainesville, Florida.
Dr. Luzar was employed at Louisiana State University (LSU) as a Professor of Natural Resource Economics for 12 years prior to her employment at Florida. At LSU, she was recognized nationally for excellence in teaching, research, and graduate mentoring. Her research interests include the economics of sustainability, environmental policy, and the economic role of incentives in environmental management.
Dr. Luzar holds a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Oregon, a Masters Degree in Natural Resource Economics from the University of Kentucky, and a Ph.D. in Natural Resource Economics from Virginia Tech. She is a former Peace Corps Volunteer, serving three years in Liberia, West Africa. Dr. Luzar is originally from Indiana and resides in Gainesville, Florida. She is an avid cyclist, kayaker, gardener, Pacers fan, and nature photographer.
Dr. Luzar is an elected member of Alachua County's Parks and Open Space Advisory Board. She recently served three years as a member of the Board of Friends of Cuscowilla, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, which supports Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center. She also volunteers as a photographer for the Alachua County Parks and Open Space Department. She serves as President of The Sanctuary, LLC Home Owners Association in Gainesville, Florida.