βTo say that time flies would understate the warp speed of my experience at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Law,β Couch said. βThese years have formed the most captivating, compelling and rewarding chapter of my career.β
Couch has served as dean at the School of Law for five years.
βI have appreciated Dean Couchβs leadership,β said President Robert Henry. βShe presided as dean over a momentous time in the history of the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ City University School of Law.β
During Couchβs tenure, the school moved downtown to its historic building as well as launched the Murrah Center for Homeland Security Law and the Norick Municipal Law Research Clinic.
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ City University Law Library Director Lee Peoples has been appointed to serve as interim dean effective July 1. Law Professor Paula Dalley will assume the position of associate dean, succeeding Eric Laity, who will return to the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Law faculty.
The university will appoint a search committee this summer to conduct a nationwide search for the next dean, co-chaired by Board of Trustees Vice Chairman Gary Homsey and Law Professor Art LeFrancois. The committee will include university trustees, faculty members and members of the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ City community.
Henry said he looks forward to continued momentum at the School of Law. βThe move downtown has enhanced opportunities for our students, and has strengthened our partnerships within the legal and business communities,β Henry said. βWe will continue to build on our bright future.β
