"The Teaching Center is an important resource for our faculty -- in all Washington University schools and departments -- for the great benefit of our students, both undergraduate and graduate."

Frey earned a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Utah in 1986. She joined Washington University's Department of Chemistry as lecturer in 1994 and was named senior lecturer in 2000.

She was named assistant dean of the College of Arts & Sciences in 1999. She still is involved in the general chemistry series as an instructor, and she also serves as an adviser to undergraduate students. She also teaches the general chemistry and physics sections of the MCAT review course, which she organized.

"Dean Macias could not have made a better choice," Davis said. "Gina's interests and energy will serve the Teaching Center and the University superbly."

Established in 1990 to enhance the effectiveness of classroom teaching, the Teaching Center is intended to support and assist members of the faculty and graduate student teaching assistants in fulfilling their teaching responsibilities.