Mercy college names new VP of Academic Affairs

A long-time Mercy Health employee has been named vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty at Mercy College of Ohio.

Kimberly Watson will oversee the college’s academic programs, providing strategic direction and leadership to ensure continued growth and success, Mercy said in a statement. She will retain her rank as professor of health sciences.

Ms. Watson has served the Mercy Health ministry for more than 35 years in various administrative and faculty roles, most recently as the dean of the Division of Health Sciences and director of the Master of Health Administration program.

Ms. Watson holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies with a cognate in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University. She obtained a Master of Business Administration from Tiffin University and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Records Administration from BGSU. She also is a registered health information administrator.