Congrats to James McGrath and Mike Barry for being appointed Deans at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and South Texas College of Law Houston!!
I am both excited for James and Mike and sad they are leaving their current positions. Both of them participated in and hosted SWCASP workshops in the last five years. James and the Texas A&M ASPers introduced me to the greatness of Texas de Brazil (which now has an OKC location). Mike, Zoe, and the St. Mary's ASPers provided awesome breakfast tacos that are so much better than a Sonic breakfast burrito. Both of them provided numerous great presentations at AASE and regional conferences, but of course, I will always remember the food. Future SWCASP hosts have big shoes to fill.
In all seriousness, James and Mike will be great additions to their schools, and Academic Support as a community will benefit from their appointments. The selection demonstrates the importance of ASP and the recognition ASP departments are receiving. Under their leadership, innovative ideas will flourish. Continued innovation and emphasis on student success can impact us all.
I wish James and Mike the best in their new endeavor. I just hope we still get to see them at a few events throughout the year. Congrats!
(Steven Foster)
