Indiana University Northwest Associate Professor Crystal Shannon was promoted to dean of the College of Health and Human Services.

Since 2021, Shannon has served in a dual role as the interim director of IUN’s School of Nursing and the interim dean of the College of Health and Human Services. She began her career at the university in 2007 as a lecturer in the School of Nursing.

“Dr. Shannon has evidenced herself as a visionary and inspirational, yet pragmatic leader,” said Vicki Román-Lagunas, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, in a press release. “She is a staunch supporter of faculty and staff, especially in the CHHS units, and is a true practitioner with a commitment to student success.”

Shannon will oversee the following: dental education health information management, nursing, public and environmental affairs, radiologic sciences and social work. The college also collaborates with the Indiana University School of Medicine-Gary, a four-year medical school.

Shannon also has been a member of the Deans’ Council, Strategic Enrollment Management Team and the centralized School of Nursing teams. Shannon will continue to serve as the interim dean of library services as the campus searches for a new director for the John W. Anderson Library.

She earned her doctorate of philosophy in public health education and promotion from Walden University, a Master of Science in nursing from the University of Phoenix, a Master of Business Administration from IU Northwest and a Bachelor of Science in business administration and management from National Louis University.