Susan Long
Susan Long was named Thursday dean of the College of Health Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Long, on the faculty since 1992, has been interim dean since the retirement of Douglas L. Murphy on Dec. 31. She has also been associate dean for academic affairs since 2012, which she continued while serving as interim dean.
“Susan has proved herself a dedicated leader in the College of Health Professions, and I believe she will accomplish great things as dean of the college,” said Stephanie Gardner, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost.
“UAMS is incredibly important to me and to Arkansas,” Long said. “I am honored to be selected as dean of the College of Health Professions, and I look forward to leading the college as we educate the allied health professionals of tomorrow.”
The college offers programs that provide education, service and research in the allied health professions.
Long joined UAMS as an assistant professor in the college’s dental hygiene program, where she is now a professor. She has also been serving as associate director of clinical programs in the UAMS Center for Dental Education, and she was appointed an inaugural professor in the Clinton School of Public Service for her contribution to the development of the curriculum for the master of public service degree.
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