Baylor University announced today the establishment of a College of Health and Human Sciences that will unite four existing academic units, including the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, currently located in the School of Education. The other anchor units that will collaborate to form the new College are the Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Communication Sciences and Disorders.

The full university news release can be read here, including other announcements from the meeting of the Board of Regents.

A Waco Tribune-Herald report can be found here and includes a quote from School of Education Dean Dr. Jon Engelhardt.