Dear Faculty and Staff,
I am writing to inform you that I have requested a leave of absence from the University for personal and family reasons. I have also asked the Provost to relieve me of my duties as Dean of the College of Business effective June 1 when my leave begins. The Provost has accepted both requests. I will remain in my position as Brown-Forman Endowed Chair and Professor of Accounting. Upon my return from leave, I will accept the Provost’s offer of a position as an Associate Provost at the University of Louisville. Â
In accordance with my granted requests, the Provost will be naming an acting COB dean shortly. Over the next month, we will work with the named interim individual to effect a smooth administrative transition.
Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes for my family. I want each of you to know that it has been my distinct honor and privilege to serve as your dean.
Sincerely,
Carolyn M. Callahan
Brown-Forman Endowed Chair and
Dean, College of Business
