Buffalo, NY - Canisius University named Nancy V. Wallace, PhD, permanent dean of the School of Education and Human Services (SEHS). Wallace was serving as interim dean. During her time in the role, she navigated the change in accreditors for the teacher education programs, addressed new requirements and expectations from the State Education Department and contributed to the provisional accreditation of the Physician Assistant Studies program.
In announcing the appointment, Vice President for Academic Affairs Sara Morris, PhD, said “Nancy is an experienced educator and administrator who is well prepared to support the SEHS programs through successful accreditation processes (three in the next two years) and to contribute to a successful Middle States accreditation process.”
Wallace is a tenured associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Leadership and director of partnerships for the SEHS.