College of Public Health Deans
Dean Susan J. Curry, Ph.D.
Biography | Faculty Page | Contact Christopher G. Atchison, M.P.A. - Associate Dean for Public Health Practice
Biography | Faculty Page | Contact Ann M. Coady - Associate Dean for Administration
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Susan J. Curry was appointed dean of the UI College of Public Health on August 1, 2008. She is recognized internationally for expertise in behavioral science and translation of research findings into health policy. Her extensive research in tobacco includes studies of motivation to quit smoking, randomized trials of promising smoking cessation and prevention interventions, evaluations of the use and cost effectiveness of tobacco cessation treatments under different health insurance plans, and health care costs and utilization associated with tobacco cessation. Dr. Curry’s research also encompasses studies of dietary change, modification of risky drinking patterns, and methods of increasing compliance with recommended cancer screening. She has served as a principal investigator or co-investigator on 30 grants funded by NIH, CDC, and major foundations. 
The associate dean for public health practice has primary responsibility for representing the college in this area within the state, nationally, and internationally, and also directs the Institute for Public Health Practice, which manages the college’s public health practice outreach and training activities.
The associate dean for administration manages the fiscal, human resources, facilities, and administrative activities of the college. The associate dean also advises the dean in relation to policy and planning for programs, instruction, research, and service activities.
The associate dean of the MPH and undergraduate programs directs the M.P.H program, oversees M.P.H processes such as recruitment, admissions, orientation, and academic advising; coordinates subtracks, combined and professional degrees, and undergraduate program articulation; assures the quality of educational programs; and represents the College nationally in M.P.H and undergraduate program development. 
The associate dean for education and student affairs directs collegiate educational programs; oversees student affairs processes, such as admissions, recruitment, and orientation; leads accreditation processes; and represents the college nationally in public health education. The associate dean also leads the college’s strategic planning functions.
The associate dean for faculty affairs provides leadership and oversees faculty recruitments and appointments, faculty promotion and tenure process, academic policies and procedures, and other faculty affairs.
The associate dean for research coordinates and leads the college’s research programs and provides leadership to establish and nurture interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the college.