The College of Health and Human Services has recently hired Dr. Marilyn Hopkins as the new dean to the department. Hopkins has served as the associate dean for the College of Health and Human Services for the past three years.

Prior to her position as associate dean, Dr. Hopkins was an active faculty member in the division of nursing for almost 23 years.

Hopkins? position was vacant with an interim announcement. Hopkins applied with her position of associate dean and was soon enough notified of her new title.

With her last position, Hopkins reported directly to the dean, and now, as dean of the department, Hopkins is primarily responsible for the college itself, with more direct contact to the department.

“As the dean, I am involved in the Retention Tenure Promotion program, as well as working with the faculty on decisions regarding the department itself,” Hopkins said.

“I also will be involved with outreach programs and last year, I did an independent studies program, as well,” Hopkins said.

Among her responsibilities, Hopkins is now accountable for the budget, faculty recruiting, and the developed faculty mentoring program for the College of Health and Human Services.

The College of Health and Human Services has a representative from Associated Students Inc., which Hopkins is also involved with. She works closely with students who have won awards, scholarships and if students have any complaints or problems regarding the department.

“I have a lot of association with the students who transfer to Sac State or are first-time freshmen; I like to help them out and make them feel comfortable with the department and to make the experience better for them,” Hopkins said.

Hopkins also works with the Americore grant process and hires eligible work-study students in the College of Health and Human Services.