Mary Cook, Dean's Assistant
College of Nursing

Mary just recently began in the College of Nursing and has embraced a swift learning curve. She has done it with grace, humor, and a dedication to the CON, its faculty, and its staff. She has spent countless hours coming in early and staying late to make sure that not only is she successful but also the CON, according to Brenda Garza, CON Program Assistant.

With the retirement of Dean Knox, Interim Dean Smith decided to go ahead with the office renovation. Mary not only is still learning her new position, but she took on the entire renovation project without hesitation. Her coordination efforts have been astounding. She pulled everything together from where do we store files, to directing the painters, the furniture crew, and the communications crew, while relocating three office staff and two administrators who would not have offices during this time. Mary took all the pressure off of the staff so that we could do our jobs, even though it meant twice as much work for her. She has been a positive force through this entire project.