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The University of Kentucky is seeking a leader to serve as the dean of the College of Health Sciences (CHS). CHS is dedicated to helping the people of Kentucky and beyond attain the highest level of health possible. It is composed of a passionate community of faculty, students and staff who help drive innovation and change in all health disciplines. Because of the leadership role the college holds in advancing the health of our communities through education, research, service and care, its dean must be an exemplar of the college’s values and mission as the university prepares the next generation of health care leaders.

Search Advisory Committee

Co-chairs:  
  • Heather Bush — dean, College of Public Health
  • ​​​​​​​Craig Martin — interim dean, College of Pharmacy
Members:  
  • Karen Badger — vice dean and professor, College of Health Sciences
  • Sarah Ballard — acting senior executive director for strategic enrollment, Office for Student Success
  • Julia Berry — program manager, College of Health Sciences
  • Joy Engblade — assistant professor, College of Medicine
  • Christopher Fry — professor, College of Health Sciences
  • Ben Gecewich — alumnus, College of Health Sciences; vice president, Medical Group Operations Prisma Health
  • Nicholas Heebner — assistant professor, College of Health Sciences
  • Johanna "Hanna" Hoch — professor, College of Health Sciences; Faculty Senate representative
  • Joneen Lowman — professor, College of Health Sciences
  • Brian Noehren — associate dean for research and professor, College of Health Sciences
  • Aimee Sayre — assistant clinical professor, College of Health Sciences
  • Rebecca Thomas — associate provost for faculty advancement, Office of the Provost
  • Jami Warren — associate professor, College of Health Sciences
  • ​​​​​​​Leslie Woltenberg — associate professor, College of Health Sciences
  • Staff Senate representative — TBD
  • SGA representative — TBD