Mark A. Perkins, PhD

Dr. Mark A. Perkins serves as Assistant Dean of Assessment and Quality Assurance in the College of Education. He leads assessment, accreditation, and data-informed continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating with faculty, staff, and agencies to support evidence-based decision-making. Previously, he served as Assistant Dean of Assessment, Data, and Accreditation and Associate Professor of Educational Research Methods at the University of Wyoming, and as Director of Institutional Research at Laramie County Community College. 
He has also held leadership roles in statewide data governance, including service on the Wyoming State Longitudinal Educational Data System (SLEDS) executive board. Mark holds a Ph.D. from Colorado State University, a master’s degree from the University of Colorado Denver, and a bachelor’s degree from Fort Lewis College. 
He spends his free time with his pets and family and enjoys boxing fitness.