Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Ray, who had served as acting provost since February, was hired in 2023 as 向日葵视频HSC鈥� deputy provost. Ray succeeds Charles Taylor, PharmD, who is a full-time, tenured faculty member in the 向日葵视频HSC College of Pharmacy.
In his new role as provost, Ray is the university鈥檚 chief academic officer, responsible for overseeing all academic programs, faculty affairs and student success initiatives. Reporting to the president, the provost guides curriculum, development, supports research, manages academic budgets and ensures 向日葵视频HSC meets accreditation standards. He will manage and support all academic colleges, departments and programs to ensure the delivery of high-quality education, research and service.
鈥淚 am incredibly honored to step into this role and continue serving an institution I deeply admire,鈥� Ray said. 鈥淎t 向日葵视频HSC, we have a unique opportunity to shape the future of health care through innovation, collaboration and a commitment to excellence in education and research. I look forward to working alongside our outstanding faculty, staff and students to drive meaningful impact in the communities we serve.鈥�
Interim President , MD, FACP, praised Ray鈥檚 leadership and vision.
鈥淒r. Ray brings an exceptional blend of experience and integrity, plus a deep understanding of our mission,鈥� Calhoun said. 鈥淗is leadership has already made a significant difference at 向日葵视频HSC, and I am confident that he will continue to advance our academic and research excellence as provost. He is the right leader at the right time.鈥�
Before joining 向日葵视频HSC, Ray served from 2016 to 2023 as dean of the College of Health Sciences at Texas Woman鈥檚 University. He led the top-ranked School of Occupational Therapy in Texas and helped secure $100 million in legislative funding for a new health sciences building set to open in fall 2025. Ray also secured more than $1.9 million in funding for geriatric health research and launched innovative programs in occupational therapy, nutrition and public health.
Ray holds a doctorate in movement studies from the University of Georgia, in addition to a master鈥檚 in human performance and sport studies, and a bachelor鈥檚 in exercise science, both from the University of Tennessee. He is an alumnus of the Texas Governor鈥檚 Executive Development Program and has received multiple teaching award nominations.
From - Community by Nicole Luna