Seth Ablordeppey, a distinguished professor, Eminent Scholar chair, and Fulbright Scholar, has been appointed as the interim dean. This change in leadership is set to take effect immediately, with Early's last day being Friday and Ablordeppey's tenure beginning on Monday.
Early expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the CEO Dean and acknowledged the progress made during his tenure. "It has been an honor to serve as your CEO Dean, and I’m grateful for the highly noteworthy progress we have made together," Early wrote in his letter to FAMU Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Allyson Watson, faculty, and staff.
The transition to new leadership is expected to bring fresh perspectives and strategies to address the current challenges faced by the licensure program. Ablordeppey's extensive experience and accolades position him well to navigate these issues and continue the advancement of the college and institute.
As the interim dean, Ablordeppey will be tasked with maintaining the academic standards and accreditation of the programs, while also working to improve the pass rates of the licensure exams. His appointment is seen as a step towards stability and innovation for the CoPPS and IPH.