Albert P. Koppes

Reverend Albert P. Koppes, O.Carm., served Loyola Marymount University (LMU) for 43 years in diverse roles, including Assistant Professor of Education, Academic Vice President, inaugural Dean of the School of Education (SOE), and Associate Chancellor. His tenure (1975-2018) aligned with LMU's period of significant growth. He championed programs like the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership for Social Justice, co-founded the PLACE Corps program for inner-city Catholic school teachers, and led SOE’s accreditation efforts. His leadership expanded SOE’s graduate enrollment from 350 to 850 students.

• Education: PhD in Education (USC, 1973), MA in Educational Administration (Notre Dame), BA in Philosophy & Mathematics (St. Bonaventure University).
• Key Roles: Academic Vice President (1982–1990, 2004 interim), SOE Dean (2000–2005), Board Member of NCATE.

His research and advocacy focused on social justice in education, teacher preparation, and institutional mission alignment. He fostered partnerships with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Teach For America. Semi-retired as Dean Emeritus since 2005, he remains a revered figure for his intellectual rigor and dedication to LMU’s Catholic mission.

• Awards: Faculty Hall of Fame recognition for transformative impact on LMU.

Advising and grants: Advised through administrative leadership, notably shaping SOE’s curriculum and faculty hiring. No explicit grants listed, but his initiatives like PLACE Corps and NCATE accreditation involved institutional collaboration.

Labs/Teams: Core leadership in SOE’s development, steering committees for accreditation and educational programs.