Steve Arnold has been appointed interim dean of Wichita State University's College of Health Professions by Provost Rick Muma. The appointment is effective Feb. 10.
Arnold, a professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences, joined Wichita State in 2011 and served for seven years as associate dean of the college.
Muma said: “Dr. Steve Arnold is a valued colleague and experienced administrator. I have confidence he will provide admirable interim leadership in the coming months as we assess the needs of the college and search for a permanent dean.”
Arnold will not seek to be considered for the permanent dean position.
During his 30-year career in higher education, Arnold has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in public health, environmental health, occupational health, industrial hygiene and more. He said working with students has always been the most rewarding and enjoyable part of his job, in addition to having also served in numerous academic administrative positions (program director, department chair and associate dean).
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