Randall L. Vaught, DMD, MA, MSPH, is a Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Outcomes Assessment at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry (ULSD). A ULSD graduate, he also holds master’s degrees in higher education administration and public health. Dr. Vaught teaches in the comprehensive care and operative dentistry curriculum and contributes extensively to academic governance, accreditation, and student progress review. His professional involvement includes service as a CODA consultant and as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Dental Education.