Hodges names business dean

NAPLES - Hodges University named three new deans, including Aysegul Timur as the dean of the Johnson School of Business.

Timur succeeds Nancy Wyant, who will return to teaching. She earned her doctoral degree in economics from the University of South Florida and has been teaching at Hodges since 2000. A native of Turkey, Timur earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration from the University of Istanbul.

Hodges also named William Griz as the dean of the School of Allied Health, replacing Carlene Harrison who retired. Griz joined the Hodges faculty in 2003 and became chair of the interdisciplinary program in 2009. He earned his doctorate in counseling psychology from Michigan State University and spent about 10 years in clinical practice.

In addition, Hodges appointed Mary Nuosce as dean of the Nichols School of Professional Studies, succeeding Karen Locklear who will retire on April 30. Nuosce earned a doctorate in philosophy in counselor education and supervision and a master's degree in counseling, both from the University of Akron. She is a licensed mental-health counselor.