The Daily News
Published August 16, 2006 GALVESTON — The dean of medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch has temporarily stepped down, the university announced Tuesday. Valerie Parisi will “focus her attention on personal and family matters between now and Oct. 1,” according to a news release.Parisi has been helping to implement a process that includes layoffs of about 1,000 employees. In July, Parisi’s husband and dog were attacked outside their home by three men. One of the men reportedly said, “Your wife doesn’t know who she’s (expletive) with.”Garland D. Anderson, chair of obstetrics and gynecology, has been named interim dean of the school of medicine. Pamela G. Watson, dean of nursing, has been appointed interim chief academic officer.
Related Message from the President, as posted on the UTMB website.
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