Source: NC A&T COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Shirley Hymon–Parker, Ph.D., CAES associate dean for research, retired July 1.

Hymon–Parker was a leader and trail blazer in the fields of human sciences and agricultural sciences for more than 30 years. As the associate dean for research in charge of the agricultural research program, she established our Undergraduate Research Scholars Program and has provided oversight for more than $30 million/year in sponsored research.  She also provided leadership in implementing the 125th anniversary celebration to commemorate the establishment of the 1890 land-grant institutions.

From 2015 to 2018, she served as interim dean of the college, supervising academic, research and Extension programs. Under her leadership, the CAES established a strategic plan, Destination Excellence, and enhanced the efforts of Cooperative Extension. She also led the establishment of MOUs with universities in Africa and China.

“We wish Dr. Hymon-Parker well in this new phase of her life,” said Mohamed Ahmedna, dean of the college. “it has been my pleasure and privilege to have her as a trusted colleague and a valuable member of the CAES leadership team who gets things done in a timely, and most professional and collegial, manner, while always wearing her signature smile.”

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