PULLMAN – Elizabeth A. (Libby) Walker has been named to the permanent position of dean of the Honors College. She has served as interim dean of the college since July 2007.
Walker served the college as interim dean for nearly two years, and was previously associate dean (2004-2007) and assistant dean (1996-2004).
““Libby Walker has done an outstanding job of leading the Honors College through a period of positive change and growth,” said Provost and Executive Vice President Warwick M. Bayly. “She played an active role in the university reaccreditation process and has been an integral part of our efforts to improve our programs and curriculum for outstanding students even in the face of difficult budgetary times.”
Walker became interim dean when Mary F. Wack left the Honors dean position to serve as the vice provost for undergraduate education. A search for a permanent dean closed in 2008 with no candidate selected.