ACROSS THE UNIVERSITY Faculty Update Dr. Anne Gull named dean of Indiana Tech College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Anne M. Gull has been selected as the next dean of Indiana Tech’s College of Arts and Sciences. She will begin her service at the university on July 6, 2020. Dr. Gull’s appointment was the culmination of a nationwide search for the next leader of the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. She will succeed Dr. Oliver Evans, who has served as interim dean of the college since 2018.
Professor McGrade earns university’s first internal Diversity Vanguard Award As part of this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion implemented two new awards to celebrate individuals within the university and external organizations who advance initiatives that support diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion at Indiana Tech. Dr. Susan McGrade, Indiana Tech professor of English, earned the first internal DVA while Donnevin Wolfe of Big Brothers, Big Sisters won the first external award. Dr. McGrade has served the Indiana Tech community through her prioritization of diversity within her role, as well as her initiative in creating supportive spaces for diverse students. She introduced African American literature to Indiana Tech’s curriculum over 15 years ago. Since then, Dr. McGrade has worked to diversify the university’s teaching staff and expose students to new cultures through numerous study-abroad trips. She is the yearly host of the annual African American Read-In and has served as faculty advisor for the university’s National Society of Black Engineers chapter for over 10 years. “I’ve been invested in this work for some time now, so it is nice to receive acknowledgement for my efforts,” Dr. McGrade said. “I’d like to thank the institution, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and those who nominated me for the award.”
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Dr. Gull brings nearly 25 years of experience as a teacher and academic administrator in higher education to her role at Indiana Tech. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne (now the University of Saint Francis), and her Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Purdue University. She began her teaching career at Pikeville College in Pikeville, Kentucky, before moving to St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, IN. During her time at St. Joseph’s, she rose to the rank of full professor and served as division coordinator for the Natural Science and Mathematics Division of the college. “Our team’s interactions with Dr. Gull during the search process made it clear to us that our next dean is an extraordinary person and an outstanding leader,” said Dr. Tom Kaplan, Indiana Tech vice president for academic affairs. “I am confident that Dr. Gull will be a great addition to our academic leadership team. All of us at Indiana Tech are excited to welcome her to the Warrior family.” “I am excited to be returning to higher education and to be able to focus on curriculum development at Indiana Tech,” Dr. Gull said. “ I look forward to bringing the College of Arts and Sciences together to continue to meet the needs of our students.”
