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New Dean Appointments for a Dozen Women Scholars
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new dean positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.
Seven Women Who Have Been Appointed to Senior Posts as Diversity Officers
At some colleges and universities, a hiring freeze has been enacted due to the pandemic. But with the world’s new focus on racism and social justice, the hiring of diversity and inclusion officers at colleges and universities remains at a brisk pace.
Three Women Appointed to Dean Positions at Major Universities
Annmarie Caño will be the next dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Kathrin Engisch has been named interim dean of the College of Science and Mathematics at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and Sonja S. Watson was appointed dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Texas Chrisitan University in Fort Worth.
Three Women Scholars Appointed Deans at Gonzaga University
Yolanda Gallardo Carter has been named dean of the School of Education. Karlene A. Hoo has been named dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Rosemarie Hunter has been named dean of the School of Leadership Studies.
Deena Gonzalez Named Provost and Senior Vice President at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington
Since 2001, Dr. Gonzalez has held various academic and administrative roles at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. These included chair of the department of Chicana/o studies, director of faculty development, and associate provost of faculty affairs.
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Is the Target of a Sexual Discrimination Complaint
The National Women’s Law Center has filed a sexual discrimination complaint alleging that the university system excludes pregnancy coverage from the health insurance benefits provided to their employees’ dependent children in violation of the Affordable Care Act.
NSF Grant to Provide Mentoring for Women Faculty in STEM Fields
The project is directed by Joanne Smieja, the first woman tenured chemistry professor at Gonzaga University.
