Dean of School of Social Work to lead Memorial's student portfolio
Dr. Donna Hardy Cox has been appointed associate vice-president (academic) students, for a five-year term, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
Dr. Hardy Cox’s social work practice background includes 15 years of service in policy and program development and the administration of student development programs. Her research and scholarship has included extensive focus on student success and higher education.
She has served as president of the national Student Affairs and Services Association, the Atlantic Association of College and University Student Services and the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services.
The process to appoint an interim dean for the School of Social Work will begin shortly.
At the School of Social Work, we are grateful for the dedication and passion Dr. Hardy Cox has brought to her role as dean of the school over the last six years. While we’ll be sad to lose her, we know that Memorial’s student portfolio will be in good hands with her at the helm.
Congratulations Donna!