Interim Dean Selected for SHPS

Dr. Betty Velthouse has been named the interim dean for the School of Health Professions and Studies (SHPS). Velthouse joined the University of Michigan-Flint in 1990 as an assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor, with tenure, in 1996. She also served as area coordinator and director of academic programs for the School of Management and most recently completed an appointment as the senior advisor to the chancellor.

She received an R.N. from Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing, Detroit, a BSN at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, an MSN at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and her MBA and Ph.D. at the University of Pittsburgh. Velthouse is recognized as an outstanding teacher with years of student evaluations at both the undergraduate and graduate level consistently falling in the highest quartile. Her research in the area of empowerment has been viewed as leading edge and her research in the area of ethics has brought added stature to both the school and the university.

"I am extremely pleased that she has accepted the appointment of Interim Dean of SHPS," said Interim Provost Vahid Lotfi.

Pending approval by the University of Michigan Board of Regents, her appointment is effective July 1. She replaces Dean Austin Agho who is joining the University of Indiana.