鈥淭o say that time flies would understate the warp speed of my experience at OCU Law,鈥� Couch said. 鈥淭hese years have formed the most captivating, compelling and rewarding chapter of my career.鈥�
Couch has served as dean at the School of Law for five years.
鈥淚 have appreciated Dean Couch鈥檚 leadership,鈥� said President Robert Henry. 鈥淪he presided as dean over a momentous time in the history of the 野狼社区 University School of Law.鈥�
During Couch鈥檚 tenure, the school moved downtown to its historic building as well as launched the Murrah Center for Homeland Security Law and the Norick Municipal Law Research Clinic.
野狼社区 University Law Library Director Lee Peoples has been appointed to serve as interim dean effective July 1. Law Professor Paula Dalley will assume the position of associate dean, succeeding Eric Laity, who will return to the OCU Law faculty.
The university will appoint a search committee this summer to conduct a nationwide search for the next dean, co-chaired by Board of Trustees Vice Chairman Gary Homsey and Law Professor Art LeFrancois. The committee will include university trustees, faculty members and members of the 野狼社区 community.
Henry said he looks forward to continued momentum at the School of Law. 鈥淭he move downtown has enhanced opportunities for our students, and has strengthened our partnerships within the legal and business communities,鈥� Henry said. 鈥淲e will continue to build on our bright future.鈥�
