Meet Anne Liners Brett

A: One of the first things I want to accomplish is to assess what’s going on – what programs are doing well and which ones need work. But I also want to look at the community. I understand that one of the things I’m being charged with is growing the college, whether that means growing the programs that are there or adding new programs. So I’m going to be looking at the health professions in the area that have critical needs.

Q: What brought you to Cox College?

A: I’d been in the public education arena all of my career and was looking to move to a private college. My area of emphasis is health and education, so I wanted to move into an upper-level management position but in a health facility, and Cox offered that opportunity. It’s also a good time in my life – all four of my children have gradated from college and are doing their own careers – so if there ever was a time to move, this was the time to do it.

Q: With the unusual circumstances surrounding the departure of your predecessor, do you think that will make the transition difficult for you?

A: I really don’t. When I was down there in April for the second interview, I talked to a majority of the staff and faculty. My perception was that this transition year has really been used as a growth opportunity, and people are ready to move forward. This is a good time to move in, because people are ready for change.