Dr. Randy Wykoff is a data-driven dean. The leader of the East Tennessee State University College of Public Health since 2006, he knows that behind every number is a human story.


“Each time I meet with our faculty, I go over all of what we call our success metrics,” Wykoff tells ETSU Today. 


At the top of the list is the number 98. It represents the percentage of College of Public Health graduates over the last two years who would recommend the college to someone else. The college’s vision is to be the school of choice for students who want an exceptional educational experience in a world-class environment. The numbers clearly indicate that the vision is being fulfilled.