October 05, 2026
An experienced healthcare education administrator is returning to the Midwest to lead
Trine University’s Brooks College of Health Professions (BCHP).
Sue Stevens, Ed.D., who most recently served as director of the School of Health Professions and senior associate dean of health sciences at Mary Baldwin University’s Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences, will become dean of BCHP on Oct. 1.
“Dr. Stevens brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success to this critical role,” said Lexie Staten, vice president for academic affairs at Trine. “We have a wonderful foundation at the Brooks College of Health Professions for future growth and are looking forward to seeing the college continue to thrive under Dr. Stevens’ leadership.”
Dr. Stevens replaces Lisa Clemens, DMSc, PA-C, who has moved into a faculty role in Trine’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies program.
“We’re grateful to Lisa for leading the transition of the Brooks College of Health Professions to our beautiful new facility and for guiding BCHP to record enrollment this fall,” said Staten.
Leading strategy, academics, operations
As dean, Dr. Stevens will provide strategic, academic and operational leadership for all BCHP programs. She will be responsible for supporting enrollment growth and advancing program quality, student success, accreditation compliance and financial stewardship.
She will identify, evaluate and advance opportunities for program growth in alignment with university strategy, accreditation requirements and capacity.
She also will ensure academic quality and consistency across BCHP programs and oversee assessment processes, ensuring results are used to improve student learning and program effectiveness.
She also will serve as chief ambassador for BCHP to clinical partners, employers, community organizations, alumni and other external stakeholders.
“I’m honored by the confidence Trine University and its leadership have placed in me, and I’m excited to lead the Brooks College of Health Professions and its growing programs to new heights,” Dr. Stevens said. “There is a critical need for excellent healthcare professionals, and there will be for many years to come. I’m grateful for the opportunity not only to lead efforts to prepare students for meaningful careers, but also to make a positive impact on this region and the health of its residents.”
“I look forward to working alongside our faculty, staff, students and community partners to build on the strengths of the college, support our students’ success and continue making a positive impact in the communities we serve.”
Multiple roles, increased responsibilities
Dr. Stevens’ career features progressively increasing responsibility across multiple institutions.
She joined Mary Baldwin University as associate dean for academic affairs before becoming senior associate dean of health sciences and director of the School of Health Professions.
Her duties included providing administrative leadership, strategically aligning academic operations and policies with the institution’s priorities and authoring and implementing key academic policies, ensuring compliance with accreditation and higher education best practices.
She reviewed and revised academic program assessment for the university and assisted students with academic inquiries and issues resolution.
She also served Mary Baldwin as interim dean of health sciences.
Prior to her time there, Dr. Stevens was chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance and director of the Professional Master of Athletic Training program at the University of Findlay.
She began her higher education career as a clinical education coordinator at Elon University and later at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
She holds a Doctor of Education with a specialization in exercise and sport science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a Master of Science with a specialization in athletic training from Indiana State University, and a Bachelor of Arts with majors in athletic training and secondary education from Capital University.
About the Brooks College of Health Professions
The BCHP began with the university’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, which launched in fall 2014, and has since has added programs in occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, nursing and surgical technology.
The BCHP is located in Fort Wayne near Parkview Regional Medical Center. The Brooks College of Health Professions facility opened in 2024 with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories and, in partnership with the Parkview Mirro Center, an innovative Simulated Patient Care Center (SimCenter) including mock surgery and Emergency Room suites and exam and patient rooms. It also contains ample resources for student support, including a library, gathering area, academic support and counseling services.
Trine University’s Franks School of Education (FSOE) has continued its streak of perfect employment, with a record number of graduates in the Class of 2026 securing a teaching job or attending graduate school.
Trine University student Julia Benham participated in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) this summer, gaining hands-on research experience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Trine University’s Brooks College of Health Professions will host a special event highlighting careers and education in occupational therapy from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20.