Sam Deitz, dean of the College of Education, will retire in May after serving in the position for eight years.

When he arrived at TCU, Deitz started working on redesigning undergraduate programs and new certification levels and developing strategic plans to guide academic and fundraising efforts. During his tenure at TCU, he was responsible for numerous college-wide accomplishments and initiatives including opening the new J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation Education Complex consisting of the Betsy and Steve Palko Hall and the restored Bailey Building.

Mary Patton, the College of Education’s associate dean, will serve as the interim dean during the 2008-2009 academic year while a national search for a new dean is conducted.