A-State Appoints Interim Deans to COEBS and Graduate School
JONESBORO – Interim deans of the College of Education and Behavioral Science and the Graduate School have been named at Arkansas State University, effective July 1, announced Dr. Calvin White Jr., executive vice chancellor and provost.
Dr. Annette Hux will become interim dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Science.
Her appointment follows the retirement of Dr. Mary Jane Bradley, who has served as dean since 2016.
“Since 2022, Dr. Hux has demonstrated a record of leadership as chair of the Department of Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Special Education,” White said. “I appreciate her taking on the interim dean role during this time of transition. We will conduct a national search for the dean position over the next academic year; internal candidates will be welcome to apply.”
“I am deeply honored to step into the role of interim dean,” Hux said. “I am dedicated to maintaining our standards of academic excellence, nurturing a supportive atmosphere for our faculty, and advancing our innovative endeavors. Together, we will navigate this transitional period with determination, ensuring continued success for our college.”
Hux joined A-State in 2009 as an adjunct professor before becoming a full-time faculty member in 2011. Prior to her current position she served as assistant department chair for 11 years.
She holds certifications for K-12 superintendent and special education administrator, K-8 principal, 1-8 elementary education, and K-9 mentally handicapped, behavior disorder and learning disabled.
With a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Southwest Baptist University, she went on to complete her master’s in elementary administration with certification in special education administration at Southeast Missouri State University. Hux earned her doctoral degree in educational leadership and higher education at Saint Louis University.
Taking the helm of the Graduate School, Dr. Brad Rawlins, will take on the role of interim dean.
"Dr. Rawlins has served A-State in a number of administrative roles and currently serves as interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Communication. A national search for the dean position will begin this fall," said White.
“I am honored to serve in this interim dean capacity until a permanent dean is selected for the Graduate School. Graduate education is so vital to the mission of A-State, particularly with its success as a research institution," said Rawlins.
Rawlins joined A-State in 2012 as dean of the College of Communication. In his time with the university, he also served as chief academic officer for Campus Querétaro and inaugural director of the School of Media and Journalism.
"Our graduate programs serve thousands of students from Arkansas and beyond, including many international students who come to A-State seeking its quality graduate programs. I hope to continue the momentum of the Graduate School for as long as I am in this role.”
Before coming to A-State, he spent 12 years at Brigham Young University (BYU) as the chair of the Department of Communications. Before his time at BYU, Rawlins taught at James Madison University for eight years.
Rawlins has two bachelor's degrees from Washington State University, one in communications and the second in foreign languages and literature. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a master's degree in advertising and public relations and a doctoral degree in mass communications.
