Dr. Linnea GlenMaye, associate vice president for Academic Affairs, has announced that she will retire Aug. 16.
In 1998, GlenMaye came to Wichita State after completing her dissertation in social welfare at the University of Washington in Seattle. In 2004, she was appointed as director of the School of Social Work, and in 2011 she moved into her current role as associate vice president for Academic Affairs. She also served as the acting dean of the College of Health Professions in 2020.
GlenMaye has been instrumental in developing the Master of Social Work program and has contributed significantly to academic affairs and faculty development.
“Dr. GlenMaye has been a steady, thoughtful presence at Wichita State for more than two decades. Her ability to lead with intellect and empathy has made this university better,” said Dr. Monica Lounsbery, senior executive vice president and provost.
Details regarding the search for her successor will be shared in the coming months.
“It has been a privilege and an honor to serve Wichita State in several roles over these 27 years. Over that time, I’ve seen so much change and growth, but one thing never changes and that is the importance of relationships built across the campus. I will dearly miss the outstanding faculty, staff, and students who have enriched my life both personally and professionally,” GlenMaye said.
There will be a reception to honor GlenMaye’s service to the university and to celebrate her retirement from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 in Woolsey Hall’s Fidelity Ballroom.
