April 12, 2021
Dear Faculty and Staff:
I am pleased to share with you that Linda Plank, Ph.D., RN, NEA-BC, who has served commendably since last summer as Interim Dean of Baylor University s Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON), has been selected to serve as Dean in an official capacity, effective May 1. I express my sincerest appreciation to our 11-member search committee, chaired by School of Music Dean Gary Mortenson, for their valuable time and service to the University during this successful nationwide search process.
Dr. Plank succeeds Shelley F. Conroy, Ed.D., MS, RN, CNE, who served with distinction for eight years as Dean of the LHSON.