Interim Dean, College of Podiatric Medicine

Hardy 2026

Mark A. Hardy, DPM, FACFAS

Interim Dean
College of Podiatric Medicine 

Education

  • B.S. in Chemistry and Biology, University of Tennessee-Martin
  • D.P.M., Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine

Job Description

Mark A. Hardy, DPM, FACFAS, serves as the interim dean of the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, the Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic and all related entities. Interim Dean Hardy oversees all aspects of campus operations, including academic affairs, clinic operations, student affairs, enrollment management, finance and administration, alumni relations and development and continuing medical education. Hardy works collaboratively with the college’s advisory board and the KSU Foot and Ankle Clinic Board and associated subcommittees and serves on various external advisory boards, as well as university committees and councils.

Direct Reports

  • Interim Clinic Operations Director, Scott Spencer
  • Director, Business Administrator Services, Mark Matejcik
  • Director, Human Resources, David Dixon
  • Director, Enrollment Management, Angela Dessables
  • Director, Student Affairs, Lorie Evans
  • Director, Advancement, Patrick Riley
  • Director of Operations and Satellite Facilities, Daniel Ridgway

Contact

mhardy14@kent.edu, 216-916-7471

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