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Gillian Berchowitz Is the New Leader of the Ohio University Press

Gillian Berchowitz Is the New Leader of the Ohio University Press

The Ohio University Press is the largest scholarly press in the state of Ohio. With a staff of 12, it publishes 50 titles a year and generates more than $1 million dollars in annual book sales.

A Dozen Women in New Administrative Posts in Higher Education

A Dozen Women in New Administrative Posts in Higher Education

Here is this week’s summary of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities across the United States.

Eleven Women in New Administrative Roles at Colleges and Universities

Eleven Women in New Administrative Roles at Colleges and Universities

The women in new posts are Sarah Thomas, Pamela Besnard, Shannon Gurek, Lhay Browning Thriffiley, Katie Young, Katherine Karraker, Deborah Moon Shaffer, Debra S. Merchant, Julie Weber, Anne Milkovich, and Karen Stallman.

Two Women Named to Positions as Dean

Two Women Named to Positions as Dean

Suzan Harrison was named dean of the faculty at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Jenn Hall-Jones is the new dean of students at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

Eight Women Appointed to New Administrative Posts in Higher Education

Eight Women Appointed to New Administrative Posts in Higher Education

The new appointees are Julie Patterson Forrester at SMU, Tracy Boleware at Tuskegee University, Penny Rue at Wake Forest, Carli Schiffner at Wenatchee Valley College, Janine Sherrier at the University of Delaware, Lucy France at the University of Montana, Susan Neu at Virginia Tech, and Joni Wadley at Ohio University.

In Memoriam: Jane B. Johnsen, 1952-2013

In Memoriam: Jane B. Johnsen, 1952-2013

She was an assistant professor of education at the Lancaster campus of Ohio University. She had served on the Ohio University faculty for the past 25 years.

Margaret Kennedy-Dygas Chosen to Lead the College of Fine Arts at Ohio University

Margaret Kennedy-Dygas Chosen to Lead the College of Fine Arts at Ohio University

She currently serves as a professor and associate dean of the College of the Arts at the University of Louisiana Lafayette. She will assume her new post on May 20.

New Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

New Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.

Ohio University Study Examines Self-Blame in Women Victims of Sexual Assault

Ohio University Study Examines Self-Blame in Women Victims of Sexual Assault

The results showed that women who were under the influence of alcohol at the time they were attacked were more likely to blame themselves than women who were sober at the time they were assaulted.

College of Fine Arts at Ohio University Names Finalists for the Position of Dean

College of Fine Arts at Ohio University Names Finalists for the Position of Dean

Two of the three finalists are women: Jean Miller, an associate dean in the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas, and Margaret Kennedy-Dygas, an associate dean in the College of the Arts at the University of Louisiana Lafayette.

In Memoriam: Elsie Dressler Helsel, 1915-2012

In Memoriam: Elsie Dressler Helsel, 1915-2012

She was an associate professor emerita of curriculum and instruction and former chair of the special education department at Ohio University in Athens.

Sixteen Women in New Administrative Posts in Higher Education

Sixteen Women in New Administrative Posts in Higher Education

Mid-year is a popular time for new appointments and there are quite a few appointments of women to key posts to announce this week.

In Memoriam: Carol Anne Christy, 1944-2012

In Memoriam: Carol Anne Christy, 1944-2012

She was professor emerita of political science at the Lancaster campus of Ohio University.

Nine Women Taking on New Administrative Roles in Higher Education

Nine Women Taking on New Administrative Roles in Higher Education

Here is news of this week’s appointments of women to key administrative posts at colleges and universities across the nation.

Two Women Are the First Holders of Endowed Chairs

Two Women Are the First Holders of Endowed Chairs

Kristen Butcher at Wellesley College and Marsha Dutton at Ohio University are the first holders of new endowed chairs.

Five Women Who Have Been Appointed to Positions as Dean

Five Women Who Have Been Appointed to Positions as Dean

Shelley Simon, Belinda Anderson, Linda Hicke, Maria Gallo, and Madeline Scott have all been named to dean posts.

New Grant Programs Relating to Women in Higher Education

New Grant Programs Relating to Women in Higher Education

Here is this week’s news of grants that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.

Ten Women Named to New Administrative Positions

Ten Women Named to New Administrative Positions

Here is news of 10 women appointed or promoted to new positions in higher education.

Seven Women in New Administrative Posts

Seven Women in New Administrative Posts

Kathy Cavins-Tull is the new vice chancellor for student affairs at Texas Christian University in Forth Worth. She was vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. Dr. Cavins-Tull holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Illinois University in Macomb and a doctorate in educational administration from Illinois […]

A Host of New Appointments of Women to College and University Administrative Positions

A Host of New Appointments of Women to College and University Administrative Positions

Nine women who are assuming new roles and duties.

Five Women Academics Receive Honors

Five Women Academics Receive Honors

Karen VanDerhoof, Janette Dates, Katherine Kelley, Adria Baker, and Sylvia Reynolds Eckes receive awards.