Hanrahan Takes Charge as Head of Park University's College of Education and Health Professions
New Dean Appointed at Park University's College of Education and Health Professions
Timothy Hanrahan, Ph.D., has been appointed as the new dean of Park University's College of Education and Health Professions, effective July 12, 2021. This marks a significant change in the leadership of the college, which plays a crucial role in the University's academic offerings in the fields of education and health professions.
Hanrahan brings a wealth of experience in education and administration to his new role. Before joining Park University, his educational and professional career spanned from 2005 to the present. He earned his Doctorate degree in educational leadership from Walden University in Minnesota, and his Master of Arts degree in teaching, curriculum, and instruction from the University of Central Missouri.
Prior to his tenure at Park University, Hanrahan was a teacher and coach within the Columbia, Mo., Public Schools from 2005-13. He then served as assistant professor of physical education and division chair of education, human performance, and humanities at William Woods University in Fulton, Mo., from 2013. During this time, Hanrahan also held the position of associate dean of faculty development at William Woods University since 2018.
In his role as dean, Hanrahan will oversee the curricular, personnel, budgetary, and administrative affairs of the College of Education and Health Professions. The college is a key component of the University's academic structure, consisting of the School of Education and the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences, which includes departments of nursing, social work, and sociology and psychology.
The duties of the dean will be in alignment with the University's mission and strategic priorities. Hanrahan's appointment is sure to bring a fresh perspective and valuable insights to the college, as it continues to shape the future of education and health professions at Park University.
While detailed information about Hanrahan's achievements and previous roles before becoming the dean is not readily available, it is clear that his extensive background in teaching, coaching, and leadership positions has prepared him well for this new challenge. Hanrahan has also served as an adjunct instructor for Ottawa (Kan.) University, and he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science from Truman State University in Missouri.
We look forward to seeing the positive impact Hanrahan will have on the College of Education and Health Professions at Park University. His appointment is a testament to the University's commitment to providing quality education and fostering a dynamic learning environment for its students.
Hanrahan's extensive background in both education and self-development, including degrees in educational leadership and curriculum, is likely to contribute significantly to the science of teaching and learning within the College of Education and Health Professions at Park University. Hanrahan's passions for health-and-wellness, demonstrated through his career in physical education and coaching, will likely play a key role in shaping the wellness aspect of the college's academic offerings.
