CHS Deans

Margaret Sandels, Ph.D.

1922 -1958

Margaret Sandels became the first Dean of the School of Home Economics in 1922. In 1956, the School of Home Economics moved into the newly constructed Sandels Building, appropriately named after the School’s first dean.

Hortense Glenn, Ph.D.

1959-1972

Hortense Glenn was appointed the second Dean of the School of Home Economics in 1958. While acting as dean, Glenn worked hard to build a faculty with a national reputation, excellent teaching skills and collegiality.

Margaret A. Sitton, Ph.D.

1972-1992

By 1972, the School of Home Economics welcomed its third dean to its legacy, Dean Margared A. Sitton. Dean Sitton is reponsible for for the transition from the School of Home Economics to Human Sciences.

Penny A. Ralston, Ph.D.

1992-2006

Penny A. Ralston became the College of Human Sciences' fourth dean in 1992. During her fourteen-year tenure, Dean Ralston help set the stage for the growth of the college with innovative research and academic programs.

Billie J. Collier, Ph.D.

2006-Present

Dr. Billie Collier is the current Dean of the College of Human Sciences and Professor of Textiles and Consumer Sciences. Before coming to FSU, she was Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Compliance and Director of the Textiles and Nonwovens Development Center (TANDEC) at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Prior to that she was a professor and Director of the School of Human Ecology at Louisiana State University, and served a term as President of the Faculty Senate.

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CHS History

1905

Program founded at Florida Female College

1918

Department of Home Economics designated the School of Home Economics

1922

Margaret Sandels appointed first Dean

1926

First Master of Science in Home Economics offered

1947

The Ph.D. program in home economics authorized by Board of Control

1950

The Interdivisional Ph.D. Program in Marriage and Family established

1956

The School of Home Economics moved into the new Sandels Building

1959

Hortense Glenn appointed second Dean

1965

The School of Home Economics organized into four departments

1972

Margaret Sitton appointed third Dean

1974

Accreditation by the American Home Economics Association secured

1976

The School of Home Economics designated the College of Home Economics

1980

The College celebrated its Diamond Jubilee

1985

Mack and Effie Campbell Tyner Eminent Scholar Chair established

1987

Dr. Konrad Bloch, Nobel Laureate, named first Tyner Eminent Scholar

1989

The College of Home Economics renamed the College of Human Sciences
Graduate program in Movement Science transferred from College of Education to College of Human Sciences

1992

Penny Ralston appointed fourth Dean

1994

Family Institute established

1997

Lectra Systems Computer-Aided Design Laboratory established
$7.9 Million raised in College's first Capital Campaign

1998

Sandels Building renovated and Rededication Ceremony held

2004

Living Learning Center at Reynolds Hall established
Frank Fincham becomes Director of FSU Family Institute

2005

College celebrates its Centennial

2006

Billie J. Collier appointed fifth Dean
Center for Retail Merchandising and Product Development established
Center for Better Health and Life for Underserved Populations established

2009

Center for Advancing Exercise and Nutrition Research on Aging established
Athletic Training Education Program receives 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education

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