College of Health and Human Services announces leadership changes

UNC Charlotte’s College of Health and Human Services announced leadership changes, effective July 1, 2026.

J.P. Barfield, the college’s chair of the Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences department, was named associate dean for undergraduate curriculum and student affairs, replacing Melinda Forthofer, who is retiring after 10 years of service to the college.

Daheia Barr-Anderson, the Dean W. Colvard Distinguished Professor, replaces Barfield as the interim chair of the Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences department.

Kendra Jason, who previously served as interim chair of the Health Management Policy department, was selected as chair of the college’s Public Health and Health Administration department following a national search. The Public Health and Health Administration department was recently formed by the merger of the college’s Epidemiology and Community Health and Health Management Policy departments.

Judith Cornelius, formerly a professor in the School of Nursing for 21 years, now serves as the unit’s interim director, replacing Sue McLennon who retired in June.