From the desk of Gerard Voland, Provost:

Professor Donna Fry has been named the Interim Dean of the School of Health Professions and Studies, effective immediately. Dean Barbara Kornblau has resigned from the position, and I thank her for the contributions that she has made to the School and the University of Michigan-Flint.

Dr. Fry is an esteemed colleague and scholar. She has served in numerous capacities at UM-Flint since she first came to campus as a lecturer in 1987. Most recently, she was the Director of the Department of Physical Therapy. Professor Fry has played a major role on many committees over the years, including Faculty Council, Chair of Academic Affairs Advisory Committee, Budget Priorities and Chancellor’s Advisory Committee, Institutional Review Board, NCA/HLC Accreditation Chairs Committee, General Education Design Team Steering Committee as well as several others. She has an extensive list of published works to her credit as well. I am appreciative of Professor Fry’s willingness to accept this role and confident that she will be a strong leader for the School of Health Professions and Studies.

A national search for a new dean will begin shortly. I will be working closely with all SHPS faculty to assist with this leadership transition.

Thanks to Dr. Kornblau for her valuable service and congratulations to Dr. Fry on the new appointment!