Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Dr. Nora on his very deeply thought out decision to step down from his role as Associate Dean for Research at the end of this year. Dr. Nora has successfully served in this role since 2010 and has guided the college as it has grown its research portfolio. This was a difficult decision for Dr. Nora. He has been an incredible resource to the COEHD and to me during my first years here at UTSA, however, he has decided to focus attention on the Center for Research and Policy in Education which is positioned to play a significant role as we move forward under Dr. Eighmy's leadership. Dr. Nora has been instrumental in developing the research infrastructure in COEHD and we look forward to building on the strong foundation that is in place as we set and reach new goals related to research and faculty development. I have appreciated his collegiality, his expertise, and his feedback and look forward to continued collaborations with him. I know that he will be missed in the Dean's office, but I also know that his expertise and strengths will bring great success and growth to the Center and his role in that endeavor will have a great impact on the college, university, and community. I will be soliciting applications for the revised Associate Dean position and hope to identify a candidate who can work with Dr. Nora over the summer on transition. Warm regards, Margo -- Margo DelliCarpini, Ph.D. Dean College of Education and Human Development The University of Texas at San Antonio One UTSA Circle San Antonio, TX 78249 T: 210.458.4370 F: 210.458.4487