Nichols to Join HHSS Faculty

July 16, 2012

This fall, Eliza Nichols will step down as dean of the School of Fine and Performing Arts to take up her faculty position in the Department of Humanities, History, and Social Sciences.

Theatre Chair John Green will serve as interim dean of the School of Fine and Performing Arts for academic year 2012-2013 while the college conducts a search for Nichols' replacement as dean of the school.

Assisting Green will be Associate Dean Matthew Shenoda; assistant deans Keri Walters, Jessica Davenport, and Sayma Riaz; the staff in the dean’s office; and the department chairs. Vice President for Academic Affairs/Interim Provost Louise Love also will work closely with the dean’s office to ensure both the routine work of the school and the next steps from the prioritization process will move forward.

"I am confident that the School is in good hands and well positioned for a successful and productive year," Love said.