October 3, 1997

Psychology professor, law admissions director promoted

Two dedicated Loyola employees received promotions which escalated them to the level of dean. Both appointments were effective August 1.

Psychology professor Mary Margaret Brazier, Ph.D., was appointed associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Brazier began her career at Loyola as an assistant professor of psychology in 1986. She later became an associate professor and eventually department chair in 1994.

As associate dean, Brazier is responsible for monitoring the progress of students in the College of Arts and Sciences and overseeing all aspects of the degree programs within the college. Her time at Loyola has prepared Brazier well for this new position. She advised nearly 150 students in their academic pursuits and has lent her expert advice to numerous research projects. As an academician, Brazier has published several book chapters and articles within the field of psychology and presented numerous papers to regional and national professional groups.

Her advancement of the field has garnered her repeated recognition. Most notably, Brazier received the Publisher's Prize from the Southwestern Psychological Association.

An involved educator, Brazier has served on several Loyola committees and is involved in numerous community organizations and groups.

"I was both surprised and honored by this appointment. I welcome the opportunity to serve the college and the students in this capacity." Brazier said.

Brazier received her doctorate in 1986 and a master of science's degree in 1985 from Tulane University, specializing in experimental psychology. She obtained a bachelor of art's degree in 1977 from Loyola University.

K. Michele Allison-Davis was appointed the assistant dean of admissions and minority affairs at the law school.

A member of the Loyola staff since 1988, Allison-Davis was most recently director of admissions for the law school. In her new position, she is responsible for recruiting law school applicants, advising first-year students, co-managing support programs, and overseeing publication of the law bulletin and application viewbook. As dean of minority affairs, Allison-Davis is charged with coordinating activities designed to meet the needs of minority law students.

Allison-Davis accepts her expanded duties with excitement and commitment.

Before coming to Loyola to be the supervising attorney in the university's Public Law Center, Allison-Davis practiced law in the public sector for seven years. She obtained her juris doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 1981 and her bachelor of art's degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1978.

—Annie Morris, Publications Intern and Angela Anthony