Noltemeyer named dean of College of Education, Health, and Society
New role begins Dec. 1; Noltemeyer has been interim dean of EHS since January
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Amity Noltemeyer will begin as the new dean of the College of Education, Health, and Society on Dec. 1.
Noltemeyer named dean of College of Education, Health, and Society
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As a graduate student and later a member of the faculty, Amity Noltemeyer has always felt ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University was a collaborative environment where people truly wanted others to be successful.
That’s an attitude Noltemeyer has helped foster in her nearly 15 years at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, whether it was during her time as professor, as associate dean of the Graduate School, or as interim dean of the College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS).
She plans to continue providing support and opportunities in her upcoming role, too. Noltemeyer will serve as the new dean of EHS starting Dec. 1.
“I want to help others have the same experience I did,” Noltemeyer said. “ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is a great place to work, and the Oxford community is a great place to live. I hope to bring that attitude to our faculty and staff. We hired them because we want them to be successful, and we’ll provide the support, opportunities, and mentoring to make that happen.”
Appointed as interim dean in January, Noltemeyer spent that time building up relationships and trust within EHS and learning more about the college’s programs and impact.
She was impressed with what she saw, whether it was during a Sport ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúhip and Management alumni event in Chicago that featured graduates of the program representing most of the city’s major sporting franchises or the 40,000 hours ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s Social Work students worked in social service agencies in and around Butler County in the last academic year.
“There is a real need in the community we are serving,” Noltemeyer said. “I plan to keep moving forward, making progress, and supporting the good work that is happening.”
Upon graduating from Xavier University, Noltemeyer came to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú for graduate work and earned Educational Specialist and Master of Science degrees in School Psychology. She obtained her doctorate from Kent State University.
Noltemeyer joined ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s faculty in 2010. She was chair of the Department of Educational Psychology from 2018-2021 before becoming associate dean of the Graduate School.
“Amity has proven to be an exceptional administrator, as well as a faculty and community member, in her time at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú,” said Elizabeth Mullenix, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú provost. “I am confident Amity will continue to bring exceptional work and strong leadership as the College of Education, Health, and Society continues its successful journey.”
Noltemeyer has some immediate focus areas: external funding, enhancing the college’s state and national reputations, and enhancing the EHS student experience with quality advising and building a sense of community.
Expanding partnerships and continuing to engage alumni are also on the to-do list.
“I love the work I’m doing. I love coming into the office every day,” Noltemeyer said. “I really believe in the things we’re doing in EHS. I’m excited we get to continue that progress and continue the trajectory we’re on.”
That’s an attitude Noltemeyer has helped foster in her nearly 15 years at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, whether it was during her time as professor, as associate dean of the Graduate School, or as interim dean of the College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS).
She plans to continue providing support and opportunities in her upcoming role, too. Noltemeyer will serve as the new dean of EHS starting Dec. 1.
“I want to help others have the same experience I did,” Noltemeyer said. “ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is a great place to work, and the Oxford community is a great place to live. I hope to bring that attitude to our faculty and staff. We hired them because we want them to be successful, and we’ll provide the support, opportunities, and mentoring to make that happen.”
Appointed as interim dean in January, Noltemeyer spent that time building up relationships and trust within EHS and learning more about the college’s programs and impact.
She was impressed with what she saw, whether it was during a Sport ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúhip and Management alumni event in Chicago that featured graduates of the program representing most of the city’s major sporting franchises or the 40,000 hours ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s Social Work students worked in social service agencies in and around Butler County in the last academic year.
“There is a real need in the community we are serving,” Noltemeyer said. “I plan to keep moving forward, making progress, and supporting the good work that is happening.”
Upon graduating from Xavier University, Noltemeyer came to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú for graduate work and earned Educational Specialist and Master of Science degrees in School Psychology. She obtained her doctorate from Kent State University.
Noltemeyer joined ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s faculty in 2010. She was chair of the Department of Educational Psychology from 2018-2021 before becoming associate dean of the Graduate School.
“Amity has proven to be an exceptional administrator, as well as a faculty and community member, in her time at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú,” said Elizabeth Mullenix, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú provost. “I am confident Amity will continue to bring exceptional work and strong leadership as the College of Education, Health, and Society continues its successful journey.”
Noltemeyer has some immediate focus areas: external funding, enhancing the college’s state and national reputations, and enhancing the EHS student experience with quality advising and building a sense of community.
Expanding partnerships and continuing to engage alumni are also on the to-do list.
“I love the work I’m doing. I love coming into the office every day,” Noltemeyer said. “I really believe in the things we’re doing in EHS. I’m excited we get to continue that progress and continue the trajectory we’re on.”