Bellarmine University's vice president for academic affairs and provost, Dr. Paul
Gore, has appointed new academic deans to oversee programs in education and the arts
and sciences, as well as an interim dean for the business school. The appointments
-- made in consultation with Dr. Susan M. Donovan, Bellarmine's president -- are:
The moves follow three appointments by Donovan to her leadership team this summer:
Gore; Dr. Mike Marshall as vice president for enrollment, marketing and communication;
and Dr. Sean Ryan as senior vice president. "As we begin the implementation phase
of our new strategic plan this fall, it is tremendously important that we have our
university and academic leadership teams in place," said Donovan. “We have always
been known for excellence in the classroom,
and these appointments prepare us for a period that will include significant innovation,
collaboration and risk taking as we seek to provide students with world class opportunities
for intellectual growth.” Dinkins has served as interim dean for the past two years,
and Huff has been an interim dean for more than a year. Raymond, currently associate
dean of the business school, replaces Dr. Sharon Kerrick, who announced today that
she's taking a position
at the University of Louisville. "Bellarmine has experienced a great deal of transition
over the past three years," said Gore. "It has quickly become evident to me that Elizabeth
Dinkins and Mary Huff have been remarkably effective and innovative leaders in their
areas, and I saw no
need to further delay having them assume those responsibilities on a permanent basis.” Bellarmine
will conduct an immediate national search for a new Rubel School dean, led by a search
consultant and a committee made up of business school stakeholders.
Annsley Frazier Thornton School of EducationDinkins, a former public school teacher, has been interim dean since 2017. She was
previously Bellarmine's associate dean for education, and served as chair of the doctoral
program in education and social change. Before coming to Bellarmine in 2012,
she was an assistant professor of graduate education at Georgetown College and an
instructor at University of Virginia. Dinkins received her doctorate in English education
from the University of Virginia, a master's in education from Vanderbilt University
and a bachelor's in liberal arts from The Evergreen State College. As interim dean,
Dinkins has led her school in preparing for an accreditation self study and supported
her faculty in launching recently approved initiatives, including an early start master's
program, two new master's-level teacher leader cognates, STEAM
practices and trauma-informed practice in education.
Dr. Kristin Cook, who has been serving as interim associate dean of the School of Education, has been
appointed to that position on a permanent basis. The Annsley Frazier Thornton School
of Education offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees for teachers and
education administrators. It prepares caring, effective educators to teach and lead
in diverse settings, through extensive partnerships
with primary and secondary schools in Louisville and the region. It is accredited
by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and Kentucky's Education
Professional Standards Board.
Bellarmine College of Arts and SciencesHuff, a professor of biology, has been interim dean since 2018. Previously, she was
the college’s associate dean for six years, and has been on Bellarmine’s faculty since
2003. Huff received her doctorate in biochemistry from the University
of Louisville, a master’s in biology from the University of South Carolina and a bachelor’s
in biology from Erskine College. As interim dean, Huff has led the development of
new interdisciplinary programs, including two that should launch next year. She has
integrated online and hybrid courses into the college's course offerings, and has
improved the advising experience for
students as they transition from their first to second year at Bellarmine.
Dr. Pam Cartor, a psychology professor who has been serving as the interim associate dean of Bellarmine
College, has been appointed to that position on a permanent basis. Bellarmine College
of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate liberal arts programs that
are the foundation of a Bellarmine University education. Programs include art, biology,
communication, mathematics, music, psychology and 20 other majors.
W. Fielding Rubel School of BusinessRaymond is a professor of economics who currently serves as associate dean. Before
that appointment, Raymond served as the chair of the economics department and has
been a member of Bellarmine's faculty since 2000. He holds a doctoral degree in economics
from Indiana University, a master's in mathematics from the University of North Carolina
and a bachelor's in mathematics from College of the Holy Cross.
"I'm sad to see Sharon leave Bellarmine, but I understand that she found a great opportunity
that aligns with her expertise and her entrepreneurial spirit," said Gore. "We're
very fortunate, then, that Frank Raymond has been an exemplary associate
dean, deeply involved in the administration of the business school. I'm confident
this will be a smooth transition that will serve our students well, and I'm looking
forward to working closely with him as we continue to align our programs with the
needs of the region's business community.” Under Kerrick's leadership, the business
school completed an innovative realignment of its MBA program, launched a monthly
series of community workshops and speaker sessions, created professional advisory
boards for each department in the college and
prepared the school for an accreditation visit this fall. The Rubel School of Business
is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International
(AACSB), which places it among the elite business schools in the nation. Fewer than
15 percent of business schools worldwide have achieved
this distinction. The school offers undergraduate degrees in accounting, business
administration, economics and finance, along with an MBA.
