Deirdre G. Reddix, Ph.D., SCP-IPMA

Associate Dean for Faculty & Staff Affairs and Professional Development 
Assistant Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies

Deirdre PittsDeirdre G. Reddix, Ph.D., is the Associate Dean for Faculty & Staff Affairs and Professional Development. She is also an assistant professor of Foundational Medical Studies. Her professional background includes more than 30 years of human resources and labor relations experience in the areas of retail management, health care administration, municipal government and higher education. Dr. Reddix joined Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in 2011 as the founding Director of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development.

Dr. Reddix provides leadership in the expanding areas of Faculty and Academic Affairs and supports the school's efforts to incorporate best practices in faculty governance, recruitment, search committee training, faculty orientation, mentorship programs, faculty outcomes research and evaluation. She plays a major role in the implementation of several goals and recommendations contained in the school's strategic plan and provides support to more than 1,400 faculty members.

Dr. Reddix earned a BSBA from Central Michigan University, a Masters in Organizational Management from Spring Arbor University and her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Oakland University.