School of Dentistry Community,
This email is to formally inform you that Dr. Michelle Wheater, has stepped down as Interim Assistant Dean for Academic Administration effective January 10, 2022. I would like to thank Dr. Wheater for dedication and service over the last two years. She was an integral part of the team navigating the School of Dentistry through the pandemic.
Dr. Wheater will be returning to her faculty position in the Division of Integrated Biomedical Sciences. She will also continue to serve as the Director of Research and Scholarly Achievement as well as the Biomedical Sciences curriculum consultant for the Optometry program.
Prof. Kathi Shepherd will serve as the Interim Assistant Dean for Academic Administration effective February 07, 2022. She will also continue to hold current position as Assistant Dean of Educational Development and Assessment.
The School of Dentistry is conducting a search for an Assistant/Associate Dean for Academic Administration. This position has overall responsibility for the direction and oversight of the predoctoral, dental hygiene, and postdoctoral programs and in implementation of new programs, academic policies, and the curriculum in cooperation with the faculty. The successful candidate will also be responsible for monitoring student progress, coordinating activities of student evaluation and performance, and oversight of the curriculum and educational mission of the school while assuring compliance with applicable accreditation standards.