January 24, 2002

GIRVAN NAMED DEAN OF BOISE STATE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

James Girvan, associate dean of the College of Health Sciences at Boise State University and director of the Center for Health Policy, has accepted the position of dean of the college, effective July 1. His appointment is contingent upon approval by the State Board of Education.

Girvan joined Boise State in 1999. From 1986 to 1999 he taught at Idaho State University, where he served an extended term as chair of the department of health and nutrition sciences.

Girvan earned his Ph.D. in health education from the University of Oregon in 1986 and a master’s degree in health services/community health from the University of Washington in 1996.

Girvan is a nationally recognized authority on community health and health education. He is president of the Idaho Public Health Association, chair of the Ethics Committee of the American Association for Health Education, and serves on the editorial board for the journal Northwest Public Health.

“I am honored to accept this position,” said Girvan, “and I look forward to serving with my health sciences faculty and staff colleagues to enhance partnerships with the community, professional associations, state agencies, and our sister institutions with the goal of creating a healthier place for all Idahoans.”

Girvan will replace James Taylor, who has served as health sciences dean since 1997.

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Jim Girvan
426-2174

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