Dr. Schumaker named associate dean in College of Public Health

Alice Schumaker, Ph.D.

Alice Schumaker, Ph.D., has been named associate dean for academic affairs in UNMC’s College of Public Health.

She was formerly the director of master’s programs for the college. She recently won an Excellence in teaching Award from the college.

Dr. Schumaker will oversee the academic programs for the master’s and doctoral programs as well as the Certificate of Public Health programs.

New program director Shawn Gibbs, Ph.D., assistant professor, was appointed director of master’s programs for the College of Public Health.

“Our college is rapidly expanding and it is important to build new programs, new courses and hire new faculty for these endeavors,” Dr. Schumaker said.

In addition to overseeing new technologies and the student information system, Dr. Schumaker plans to:

• Expand concentrations in the Master of Public Health programs;
  
• Expand certificate of public health programs domestically and internationally; and
  
• Increase the number of dual degrees offered by the college.

“Alice brings a wealth of expertise to her new role,” said Ayman El-Mohandes, M.B.B.Ch., M.D., M.P.H., dean of UNMC’s College of Public Health. “As a founding faculty member of the masters of public health program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and UNMC, she greatly contributed to its growth and re-accreditation.

“And in a few short months, she has become an academic leader in the college. I look forward to her continued partnership.”