New chair for dean of nursing search committee
The committee for the ongoing search for a dean of nursing at Memorial University will now be chaired by Dr. Cecillia Reynolds, deputy provost (students) and associate vice-president (academic) undergraduate studies.
As previously announced, the elected representatives from the School of Nursing are Dr. Sandra Small, Dr. Karen Parsons, Dr. Caroline Porr and Prof. Karen Webber. Individuals appointed to the committee are Dr. Ellen Waterman, dean, School of Music; Dr. Deborah Kelly, School of Pharmacy; and Elbonita Kozhnai, senior undergraduate student, School of Nursing.
The committee first convened in November 2013 and is utilizing the services of an executive search consultant, Gerri Woodford, with Odgers Berndtson. The search process is guided by the Policies and Procedures Governing the Appointment, Review, Promotion and Tenure of Academic Administrators.