The college experiences continued growth in its undergraduate programs. The Department of Health and Kinesiology alone enrolls more than 3,500 students officially becoming the largest academic department at Texas A&M University.
Joyce Alexander is selected as the sixth dean of the college in 2015. She brings a renewed interest in making a transformational impact on society in response to the changing needs of individuals and communities.
Much like Corrigan in 1980, Alexander brings together the entire faculty for an exploratory retreat to determine strategies for collaboration as well as a vision for the college for the next four years.
From this activity, faculty and staff form interdisciplinary research groups. Many projects result in innovative ideas and programs that can be directly implemented in communities, schools, homes and organizations.