Dear Colleagues:

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ty Dooley to the position of Interim Associate Dean in the College of Public Affairs and Education. Dr. Dooley will assume his new role officially on January 1, 2024.

Dr. Dooley replaces Dr. Travis Bland who assumed the role of Interim Dean of the College of Health, Science and Technology. Dr. Dooley has served as Director of the School of Public Management and Policy in the College.  I look forward to working with Ty to advance the mission and growth of our College.

Please extend your congratulations to Dr. Dooley in the months ahead.

Best regards,

Dean Smith

Robert W. Smith, Ph.D.

Dean

College of Public Affairs and Education