On January 14, we announced the appointment of three College Deans, an important first step in realizing the new college model. Effective July 1, 2021, Greta Cummings will take on the new role of Interim College Dean of the College of Health Sciences, Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell as Interim College Dean of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, and Joseph Doucet as Interim College Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities.
The College Deans have already begun the critical work of preparing for implementation of the colleges on July 1, 2021, including visioning, confirming administrative structures and models, and ensuring alignment of implementation with the SET initiative.
I am pleased today to be able to announce the appointment of two acting deans who will replace the College Deans in the two of the faculties.
Dr. Kyle Murray has been appointed to the role of Acting Dean of the Alberta School of Business, effective July 1, 2021 for the two-year term during which Joseph Doucet is seconded to the role of College Dean. Kyle is currently the Vice-Dean and a Professor in Marketing in the Alberta School of Business.
Dr. Diane Kunyk has been appointed to the role of Acting Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, effective July 1, 2021 for the two-year term during which Greta Cummings is seconded to the role of College Dean. Diane is currently the Vice-Dean and Professor in the Faculty of Nursing.
Kyle and Diane will play critical roles in leading their respective faculties through implementation of the U of A for Tomorrow vision over the next two years, including the active participation of their faculties in their respective colleges and on their Council of Deans. I am grateful for their leadership and willingness to play such critical roles in this important journey.
An announcement regarding an Acting Dean in the Faculty of Science will be made when arrangements are confirmed.
Steven Dew
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)