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July 14, 2005
 
Bragin Resigns as Dean of MU's College of Science
 
by HNN Staff
 
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Dr. Joseph Bragin, dean of Marshall University's College of Science, has resigned that position effective with the fall 2005 semester, he announced Wednesday, July 13, 2005. Bragin, who has been dean since August 2001, will return to the faculty and work on special assignments.
 
"I and the entire Marshall community thank Dr. Bragin for his service as dean," Marshall President Stephen J. Kopp said.
 
A search for a new dean will begin soon, according to Dr. Sarah N. Denman, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.
 
"Dr. Bragin can look back with pride to his time as dean of the College of Science," Denman said. "He made a number of strategic appointments, increased support for scholarships and faculty development, and increased major gifts to the college and alumni support.
 
"Dr. Bragin expanded and strengthened the College's academic programs in many key areas, including biotechnology, and reached out to the community through establishment of programs such as the Health Sciences and Technology Academy (HSTA) Summer Institute. Bragin has championed improvement in student services, particularly advisement and retention programs, and has been a leader in increasing student and faculty diversity and multicultural activities.
 
"What's more, he assisted in the planning for Marshall's new Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center and the Biotechnology Development Center, so his work will serve the university far into the future."
 
During the next year, Bragin said, he will assist the college in the further development of student recruitment and retention programs that were begun during his term as dean. He also expects to work to improve student services in the college and to expand the college's outreach to underrepresented student groups.