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FAMU – August 26, 2013 First Monitoring Report on December 2012 SACSCOC Probation Sanction (CS 3.2.8)

3.2.8 – Qualified administrative/academic officers

The institution has qualified administrative and academic officers with the experience and

competence to lead the institution. (Qualified administrative/academic officers)

Recommendation from SACSCOC January 15, 2013 Probation Sanction Letter [1]:

CS 3.2.8 (Qualified administrative/academic officers)

Several key leadership positions have interim persons serving in those roles, and two new

positions that were created to address the problems associated with the hazing incident are

unfilled. The institution should provide information on the qualifications of the administrative and

academic officers. This should include all Cabinet-level positions, all interim administrative

positions, the new Special Assistant to the President position, the new Department of Music

Compliance position, the Chief of Police, and all associate Vice Presidential positions. Interim

and unfilled positions should be clearly identified.

FAMU’s Response

Florida A&M University (FAMU) is in compliance with Comprehensive Standard 3.2.8.

FAMU has qualified administrative and academic officers, including those in interim positions,

with the requisite experience, competence, and capability to lead the University. The following

narrative provides evidence of the qualifications, experience and competence of senior-level

administrative and academic officers. Additionally, Appendix A (Summary of Qualified

Administrative and Academic Officers) provides a summary of the educational qualifications and

professional experiences of current administrative and academic officers to further demonstrate

that these individuals have the credentials and expertise required to lead the University as it

fulfills its mission [2]. The senior administrative and academic officers are defined as the

president, provost, vice presidents, associate vice presidents, academic deans and the

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president’s direct reports, each of which is represented in the University’s organization chart [3].

The requisite qualifications, including degrees and professional work experience, are in

alignment with each position description and are evident in each person’s resumé. The narrative

for CS 3.2.8 is organized as follows:

I. President/Chief Executive Officer II. Vice Presidents III. Other Direct Reports to President IV. Deans Council

A. Deans B. Other Academic Officers

V. Associate Vice Presidents VI. Coordination and Enforcement of Anti-Hazing Activities and Campus Safety VII. Interim and Vacant Positions

I. President/Chief Executive Officer

University President (Interim): Larry Robinson (Ph.D. in Nuclear Chemistry) has served as the

Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the University since July 2012, with BOT

confirmation in August 2012 [4] [5] [6] [7]. The President has administrative oversight for the

entire University through his direct reports, which include the vice presidents, and heads of

athletics, Title III programs, communications, governmental relations and Board of Trustees

Liaison/Chief of Staff [8]. Dr. Robinson recently served as the Assistant Secretary for the United

States Department of Commerce for Conservation and Management at NOAA for 18 months

(2010-2011). Prior to joining FAMU in 1997, he served from 1984 to 1997 as Research Scientist

and Group Leader of a neutron activation analysis laboratory with the Oak Ridge National

Laboratory. In higher education, specifically at FAMU, Dr. Robinson’s leadership positions

include Chief Executive Officer in 2007, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs in

2012 (and also from 2003 to 2005), Vice President for Research from 2009 to 2010, Director of

the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Environmental Cooperative

Science Center from 2001 to 2010, and Director/Professor of the Environmental Sciences

Institute from 1997 to 2003. Dr. Robinson is a tenured, full professor with over 30 years of

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administrative and leadership experience, of which 15 have been at FAMU. Additionally, Dr.

Robinson has been commended by the Chancellor of the Florida Board of Governors for his

leadership and guidance of Florida A&M University during his current tenure as Interim

President [9]. Dr. Robinson has the competence, credentials, and experience to lead Florida

A&M University.

II. Vice Presidents and Other Direct Reports to the President

The members of the President’s Leadership Team [8] have the competence and experience to

lead their respective areas of the University. All vice presidents have the appropriate

combination of degrees and professional experience to perform their assigned duties and

responsibilities as documented in the Vice Presidents section of Appendix A - Summary of

Qualifications of Administrative/Academic Officers (Pages 2- 8). These executive service

positions report directly to the President. The eight vice president positions are discussed

below.

1. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs (Interim): Rodner Wright (Master’s

in Architecture – terminal degree in Architecture) has served as Interim Provost and

Vice President for Academic Affairs since August 2012 (at the time of this

appointment he was the Senior Academic Dean at FAMU) [10]. The Provost and

Vice President for Academic Affairs has administrative oversight for the University’s

academic, registrar, retention, international programs, instructional technology,

institutional effectiveness, accreditation, library, and continuing education units [11].

Prior to his current appointment, Interim Provost Wright served as Dean of the FAMU

School of Architecture for 17 years, from August 1996 to August 2012. He is a

tenured, full professor in the School of Architecture and has chaired and served on

numerous campus-wide committees at all levels. Most notably, Interim Provost

Wright served as the Step One Grievance officer for faculty grievances filed by

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faculty campus-wide, and as Chair of the Organizational Analysis Taskforce

consisting of more than 30 faculty and administrators from across the campus, which

contributed significantly to the University’s academic restructuring plan implemented

in July 2011. Prior to joining FAMU, he served from 1993 to 1996 at the School of

Architecture at Mississippi State University as Associate Dean, from 1992 to 1993 as

Interim Associate Dean, from 1985 to 1996 as Associate Professor, and from 1988 to

1996 as Undergraduate Academic Advisor. Additionally, from 1998 to 2001, Interim

Provost Wright served on the National Architectural Accrediting Board, first as vice

president and then as president. Since 1995, he has served on and/or chaired more

than 16 accrediting and candidacy visits combined, including a candidacy visit to

American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates in 2008. Interim Provost

Wright is a proven leader in higher education with over 25 years of experience. He

possesses the experience and competence to serve in the capacity of Provost and

Vice President for Academic Affairs.

2. Vice President for Administrative Affairs (CFO) (Interim): Joseph Bakker (M.B.A.,

P.E.) has served as Interim Vice President for Administrative Affairs (CFO) since

September 2012 [12]. Prior to his current appointment, Interim Vice President Bakker

served from 2004 to 2012 as FAMU’s Associate Vice President within the Division of

Administrative and Financial Services with financial, managerial, and administrative

oversight for the departments of facilities planning and construction, plant operations

and maintenance, environmental health and safety, parking and university events.

During this period, he handled project assignments in Purchasing, Housing, the

Controller’s Office, the Budget Office, Business Auxiliary Offices, and Human

Resources. The Vice President for Administrative Affairs (CFO) has oversight

responsibility for the Division of Administrative and Financial Services, which include

administrative services, purchasing, budgeting, fiscal affairs, auxiliary services,

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human resources, travel, plant operations and maintenance, and construction [13].

Interim Vice President Bakker has 39 years of financial, engineering, management,

and administrative experience in industry, government and higher education,

including preparing and administering annual budgets; justifying capital and expense

expenditures; predictive modeling of financial and cost impacts; conducting bankable

technical and economic feasibility studies; preparing business plans; and developing,

conducting, and implementing efficiency and productivity studies. Prior to joining

FAMU in 2004, Interim Vice President Bakker served from 1984 to 2004 as Bureau

Chief/Professional Engineering Administrator with the Florida Bureau of Mine

Reclamation, where he had the responsibility for directing and administering the

Bureau’s $48 million budget and supervising a staff comprised of engineers,

geologists, accountants, biologists, computer analysts and administrative personnel.

His nearly 40 years of professional administrative, managerial, and financial

experiences qualify him to serve in the position of Vice President for Administrative

Affairs (CFO).

3. Vice President for Student Affairs: William Hudson, Jr. (Ph.D. in Rehabilitation

Counseling) has served as Vice President for Student Affairs since July 2011 [14].

The Vice President for Student Affairs has oversight responsibilities for campus

security, recruitment, counseling, student activities, housing, admissions, financial

aid, and scholarships [15]. Prior to his current position, Vice President Hudson

served FAMU from 2010 to 2011 as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and

from 2008 to 2011 as Director of University Retention, with responsibility for

developing and implementing approaches to increase student retention, progression

and graduation rates. Prior to joining FAMU, he served from 2000 to 2008 as

Associate Director of Academic Programs at Florida State University with oversight

of the FSU Summer Bridge Program, Center for Academic Retention and

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Enhancement (C.A.R.E.), housing, orientation, tutorial lab, financial aid, student

services and book disbursement. Vice President Hudson has over 16 years of

professional experience and background in the areas of retention and student

support services, including academic, personal, and career counseling. He is a

competent and experienced administrator qualified to lead the Division of Student

Affairs.

4. Vice President for Research (Interim): Kinfe Redda (Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry)

has served as Interim Vice President for Research since May 2010 [16]. He is a

tenured, full professor of medicinal chemistry in the College of Pharmacy and

Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Vice President for Research has oversight

responsibility for technology transfer licensing and commercialization, animal welfare

and research integrity, sponsored programs, and contracts and grants [17]. Prior to

this appointment, Interim Vice President Redda’s leadership positions included:

Principal Investigator and Activity Leader for the RCMI Drug Discovery Core Facility

Research Resources, National Institute of Health (NIH), totaling $2.44 million from

2008 to present; Interim Associate Dean in the FAMU College of Pharmacy and

Pharmaceutical Sciences from 2006 to 2007; and Associate Vice President for

Research from 2004 to 2005, where he was responsible for assisting the Vice

President for Research with advancing the research goals of the University and

expanding the base of research funding from federal, state and local agencies.

Interim Vice President Redda has been a principal investigator at FAMU for over 25

years with research grants totaling over $31 million and with two patents to his credit.

Prior to joining FAMU, he served from 1979 to 1984 as Assistant Professor for

Medicinal Chemistry in the College of Pharmacy, Medical Sciences Campus, at the

University of Puerto Rico. He has the demonstrated competence and experience to

lead the Division of Research.

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5. Vice President for Audit and Compliance: Richard Givens (CPA, B.S. Accounting)

has served as Vice President for Audit and Compliance since June 2012 [18]. The

Vice President for Audit and Compliance has oversight responsibilities for auditing,

investigations and compliance [19]. Vice President Givens joined FAMU in 2011 as

Senior Associate Controller with responsibility for the general ledger, accounts

payable, capital assets, payroll, and taxation compliance. From 2011 to 2012, Vice

President Givens served as FAMU’s Interim Vice President for Audit and

Compliance. Prior to joining FAMU, Vice President Givens served from 1989 to

2011 (and also from 1974 to 1979) in the state Auditor General's office in the

capacities of Audit Coordinator, Audit Supervisor, Chief of University and Community

College Review, Senior Auditor, Senior Public Accounts Auditor and Junior Public

Accounts Auditor. He has extensive knowledge in performing financial, federal, and

operational audits of universities and community colleges for compliance with

applicable accounting and auditing standards. Vice President Givens’ more than 25

years of experience in developing audit plans, writing risk-based audit programs,

developing budgeted hours for the audits, assigning staff to audits, reviewing work

papers for conformity with auditing standards, writing audit reports, and preparing

semi-annual resource management plans has equipped him with the competence

and experience required to lead the Division of Audit and Compliance.

6. Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel: Avery McKnight (Juris Doctor)

has served as the inaugural Vice President for Legal Affairs since March 2012 and

General Counsel since July 2007 [20]. The Vice President for Legal Affairs has

oversight responsibilities for legal affairs, risk management, ADA compliance and

EEO programs [21]. From 2004 to 2007, Vice President McKnight was a Senior

Associate at Allen, Norton & Blue, P.A., where he served as a trainer and speaker on

labor and employment law matters for public and private employers. Attorney

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McKnight served FAMU from 2002 to 2004 as Acting General Counsel, from 1997 to

2004 as Associate General Counsel, from 1993 to 1997 as Assistant General

Counsel, and from 1992 to 1993 as Assistant to General Counsel. Vice President

McKnight has over 20 years of legal experience; thus, he possesses the competence

and experience to serve and lead in his current capacity.

7. Vice President for University Advancement: Thomas Haynes, Jr. (Ph.D. in

Educational Leadership) has served as Vice President for University Advancement

since October 2011 [22]. The Vice President for University Advancement has

administrative oversight for fundraising, alumni affairs, boosters support, foundation,

corporate relations, and investments [23]. Prior to returning to FAMU, Vice President

Haynes served from 2010 to 2011 as a Fundraising Consultant, from 2008 to 2010

as Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director with the

University Foundation at Coppin State University, and from 2003-2008 as Vice

President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the University

Foundation at Montclair State University. During his initial tenure at FAMU, Vice

President Haynes served from 1998 to 2003 as Associate Vice President for

University Relations, from 1990 to 1998 as Executive Director of the Career and

Cooperative Education Center, from 1980 to 1990 as Student Affairs Coordinator,

and from 1977 to 1980 as Career Development Specialist. Vice President Haynes

has many years of experience with capital campaigns, and a thorough knowledge of

marketing and donor solicitation. He has the demonstrated competence and

experience to lead the Office of University Advancement and the FAMU Foundation.

8. Vice President for Information Technology (Interim): Michael James (M.Ed. in

Administration and Supervision) has served as Interim Vice President for Information

Technology since June 2013 and Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) since

January 2011 [24]. The Vice President for Information Technology has administrative

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oversight for telecommunications, network infrastructure, enterprise resource

planning (Oracle) administrative system for finance, human resources, and student

records; website development and business analytics [25]. From 2007 to the present,

Interim Vice President James has served as the Director of Technology for Student

Administration, and FAMU’s Oracle (PeopleSoft) Student Information System subject

matter expert. In this capacity, his responsibilities included the implementation,

maintenance, and enhancement of the iRattler (PeopleSoft) Student Administration

System, which consists of Admissions/Recruiting, Student Records, Financial Aid,

Student Financials, and Academic Advisement. Since 2002, Interim Vice President

James has played an integral role in FAMU’s migration to its PeopleSoft Student

Information System. Additionally, he served from 1997 to 2007 as University

Registrar where he was responsible for the overall direction of the University’s

student records and registration/scheduling functions to include policy and program

development, budgeting, and supervision of 17 staff members; from 1990 to 1996 as

Assistant University Registrar; from 1986 to 1990 as Deputy Registrar/Records; and

from 1980 to 1986 as Schedule and Space Administrator. Interim Vice President

James has the demonstrated competence and experience to lead the University’s

Enterprise Information Technology Office.

III. Other Direct Report to the President

Other cabinet level positions reporting directly to the University President are noted below.

These individuals also possess the requisite competence and experience for their positions as

documented in the Other Direct Reports to the President section of Appendix A - Summary of

Qualifications of Administrative/Academic Officers (Pages 8-11).

1. Special Assistant to the President-BOT Liaison: Linda Barge-Miles (Juris Doctor) has

served as Special Assistant to the President-BOT Liaison since October 2012 [26].

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In addition to her current position as Special Assistant, Attorney Barge-Miles has

served since 2008 as the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs where her

responsibilities include overseeing the tenure and promotion process, overseeing the

sabbatical and professional leave process, and serving as the campus liaison to the

FAMU College of Law. From 2003 to 2004, Attorney Barge-Miles served as FAMU’s

Assistant General Counsel. Prior to joining FAMU, Attorney Barge-Miles served from

1999 to 2003 as the General Counsel for the American Federation of State, County

and Municipal Employees as the legal advisor to the President of the Union and the

Executive Board.

2. Special Assistant to the President for Anti-Hazing: Bryan F. Smith (Juris Doctor) has

served as Special Assistant to the President for Anti-Hazing since February 2013

[27] [28]. Prior to starting this position, Mr. Smith served from 2004 to 2013 as

Mediator with B.F. Smith Mediation Services, LLC, where he facilitated the process

of alternative dispute resolution for individuals involved in civil, domestic and juvenile

cases; from 2003 to 2012 as Chair of the Board of Ethics of DeKalb County, Georgia

where he was responsible for interpreting the Code of Ethics adopted by the DeKalb

County for Commissioners; from 2004 to 2013 as Executive Director/Co-Founder of

Destined for Success Educational Services, Inc., a non-profit educational

enhancement organization, where he developed grant and business proposals,

solicited charitable donations and negotiated contracts on behalf of the agency; and

from 2009 to 2013 as an adjunct faculty member at Strayer University – Morrow

(Georgia) Campus.

3. Athletic Director (Interim): Michael Smith (B.S. in Accounting) has served as Interim

Athletic Director since June 2013 [29]. Mr. Smith served FAMU from 2010 to 2013 as

Associate Athletic Director where he was responsible for oversight of the Athletic

Department's Internal Operations, and as Sports Administrator for baseball, softball,

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men's cross country, men's indoor/outdoor track and field, women's cross country,

and women's indoor/outdoor track and field; 2010 as Interim Athletic Director; from

2001 to 2010 as Director of Auxiliary Services; from 1999 to 2001 as Associate

Director, Business, Financial and Auxiliary Services; from 1993 to 1999 as Business

Manager; and from 1991 to 1993 as Internal Auditor. While serving as Business

Manager, Mr. Smith served as the Chair of the Title IX Gender Equity Committee

during which time the FAMU Varsity Bowling program was established in Women's

Athletics. Prior to joining FAMU, he served from 1987 to 1991 as Management

Review Specialist with the Office of the Inspector General, Florida Department of

Management Services, where he was responsible for performing operational,

compliance and financial audits.

4. Executive Assistant (Director, Governmental Relations): Tola Thompson (B.S. in

Public Relations) has served as Director of Governmental Relations since August

2007 [30]. Prior to joining FAMU, Mr. Thompson served from 2004 to 2007 as

Director of Public Affairs for Black Alliance for Educational Options, Washington,

D.C., where he was responsible for the development of strategic partnerships on

grassroots advocacy efforts to favorably influence public policy in the states of

Florida, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Louisiana; from 2002 to 2004 as Director

of Public Relations, Media and Publications with the National Association for Equal

Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO); and from 1993 to 2002 as

Communications Director/Senior Legislative Assistant/Political Director for a U.S.

Representative where he served as the primary media contact and handled a diverse

legislative portfolio consisting of telecommunications, education, labor, health and

agricultural issues.

5. Executive Assistant (Chief Communications Officer): Sharon Saunders (M.Ed. in

English Education) has served as Executive Assistant to the President/Chief

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Communications Officer since July 2007 [31]. During her time at FAMU, Mrs.

Saunders served from 2011-2012 as Interim Vice President for University

Advancement and Executive Director of the FAMU Foundation where she was

responsible for fundraising for the University and managing the FAMU Foundation,

which had assets totaling $110 million; from 1999 to 2001 as Interim Associate Vice

President for University Relations/Public Affairs; in 1999 as Director of Information

and Publications; from 1992 to 1999 as Assistant Director of University

Relations/Public Affairs; and from 1988 to 1992 as Senior Information Specialist.

Prior to returning to FAMU in 2007, Ms. Saunders served from 2001 to 2007 as

Special Assistant to the Chancellor at North Carolina Central University for Public

Relations and Communications, where she had oversight for the planning,

administration and coordination of public relations, and publications for the

University.

6. Executive Director, Title III Programs (Interim): Wanda Ford (Doctor of

Management in Organizational Leadership) has served as Interim Executive Director

of Title III Programs since May 2013 [32]. She served FAMU from 2012 to 2013 as

Interim Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs, where she was responsible for

motivating and enabling faculty to become more engaged in research activity through

strengthening, modernizing, and overseeing the Office of Sponsored Programs

within the Division of Research; from 2008 to 2012 as Director of the Office of

Contracts and Grants, where she was responsible for providing supervision of the

contracts and grants staff and ensuring contracts and grants staff are knowledgeable

on the application of federal, state, local and grantor rules, regulations and contract

conditions; assisted in the preparation of annual financial statements for the

university; reviewed and approved all contracts and grants fiscal reports; and

assisted in establishing and implementing policies and procedures; and from 2003 to

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2008 as Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs. Prior to joining FAMU, she

served from 1997 to 2001 as Director/Business Manager, Financial and Business

Services with the University of North Florida where she was responsible for planning,

developing, and establishing the Financial and Business Services department,

monitoring the department’s $14 million budget for auxiliary units; and acting as the

Controller she served as the financial expert for auxiliary entities concerning fiscal

matters.

IV. Deans Council

A. Deans

Academic programs are administered by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Daily operations are administered by the deans of the University’s 13 schools and colleges, and

one other administrative dean. All deans report to the Provost and Vice President for Academic

Affairs. The deans of the schools and colleges hold advanced degrees and have the

appropriate credentials for their respective areas as documented in the Deans Council section

of the table in Appendix A - Summary of Qualifications of Administrative/Academic Officers

(Pages 11-19). The deans are experienced, competent leaders and administrators in their

particular academic disciplines. The deans are as follows:

1. Dean, School of Allied Health Sciences: Cynthia Hughes Harris (Ph.D. in Higher

Education, M.Ed. in Medical Education), a tenured full professor, has served as Dean of

the School of Allied Health Sciences since March 2012 [33]. Dr. Hughes Harris has

served FAMU from 2008 to 2012 as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

and from 2000 to 2007 as Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences. Prior to joining

FAMU, she served from 1996 to 2000 as Chair of the Occupational Therapy Department

at Columbia University.

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2. Dean, School of Architecture (Interim): Andrew Chin (Master of Architecture, candidate

for Ph.D. in Urban & Regional Planning (anticipated in 2014)), tenured associate

professor, served as Interim Dean of the School of Architecture since August 2012 [34].

Additionally, he has served FAMU from 2004 to 2012 as Assistant Dean/Director of the

Architecture Programs in the School of Architecture; from 2003 to 2004 as Director of

Graduate and Professional Programs; and from 2002 to 2003 as Director of Bachelor of

Architecture Programs. Prior to joining FAMU, he served from 1987 to 1988 as an

Instructor in the School of Architecture at the University of Florida.

3. Dean, College of Science and Technology: Maurice Edington (Ph.D. in Physical

Chemistry), tenured full professor, has served as the Dean of the College of Science and

Technology since June 2013 [35]. He also served FAMU from 2012 to 2013 as Interim

Dean of the newly formed College of Science and Technology; from 2004 to 2013 as

Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry; from 2003 to 2005 as Director of

the Office of Engineering and Science Support; from 2010 to present as the University’s

SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison; from 2008 to 2012 as Director of the University’s

Quality Enhancement Program (QEP), and from 2002 to 2008 as Chair of the

Department of Chemistry.

4. Dean, School of Business and Industry: Shawnta Friday-Stroud (Ph.D. in Business

Administration), tenured full professor, has served as Dean of the School of Business

and Industry (SBI) since February 2010 [36]. She served from 2009 to 2010 as SBI’s

Interim Dean; from 2008 to 2010 as SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison; from 2006 to 2007

as Acting Chair of the Management & Marketing Department, from 2001 to 2005 as

Associate Professor; and from 1997 to 2001 as Assistant Professor in the School of

Business and Industry.

5. Dean, College of Education (Interim): Patricia Green-Powell (Ph.D. in Educational

Administration/Leadership), tenured associate professor, has served as Interim Dean of

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the College of Education since August 2012 [37]. While at FAMU, she served from 2008

to 2013 as Associate Dean for Student Services in the College of Education; from 2005

to present as Associate Professor in the College of Education; and from 2003 to 2005 as

Vice President for Student Affairs. Prior to joining FAMU, she served from 1997 to 2003

as Vice President for Student Affairs at Bainbridge College.

6. Dean, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences: Robert Taylor (Ph.D. in Soil

Chemistry), tenured full professor, has served as Dean of the College of Agriculture and

Food Sciences since August 2012 [38]. Prior to joining FAMU, he served from 2006 to

2011 as Dean of the School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Alabama A&M

University.

7. Dean, School of the Environment: Victor Ibeanusi (Ph.D. in Molecular Biology), has

served as Dean of the School of the Environment since August 2013 [39]. Prior to joining

FAMU, he served at Spelman College as Founding Chair of the Environmental Science

and Studies Program from 1998 to 2013; from 2005 to 2013 as Professor of Biology,

from 1998 to 2005 as Associate Professor of Biology; and from 1991 to 1998 as

Assistant Professor of Biology. Dr. Ibeanusi has developed a patented bioremediation

system for treating toxic metals and volatile organic compounds in wastewater.

Additionally, he has engaged in collaborative research and training at the U.S.

Governmental National Laboratories, such as the Department of Energy, Oak Ridge

National Laboratories, Space and Naval Warfare Systems and the USEPA National

Exposure Research Lab. Dr. Ibeanusi has spent over 25 years in water quality and

sustainable watersheds research.

8. Dean, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Michael Thompson

(Pharm.D.), tenured full professor, has served as Dean of the College of Pharmacy and

Pharmaceutical Sciences since June 2012 [40]. He served FAMU from 1996 to 2012 as

a professor and Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs with responsibilities for administrative

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supervision of Pharmacy Practice faculty and division directors for the Tallahassee,

Miami and Tampa Instructional Sites and as an Internship Coordinator. Prior to joining

FAMU, he served from 1985 to 1999 as Pharmacy Manager with American Home

Patient, where he was responsible for compounding and monitoring therapy for patients

receiving TPN fluids, intravenous/epidural/intrathecal pain management, antibiotics,

various hydration fluids, cancer chemotherapy and AIDS related medications.

9. Dean, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering: Yaw Yeboah (Sc.D. in Chemical

Engineering), tenured full professor, has served as Dean of the FAMU-FSU College of

Engineering since July 2012 [41]. (Note: This position is funded through Florida State

University (FSU) based on the joint college agreement. Therefore, Dr. Yeboah reports to

the Provosts of FAMU and FSU). Prior to joining FAMU-FSU, Dr. Yeboah served from

2004 to 2012 as Professor and Head of the Energy and Mineral Engineering (EME)

Department at Pennsylvania State University, where he was responsible for managing

the unique, diverse and interdisciplinary Energy and Mineral Engineering Department

focused on the production, processing and utilization of energy (fossil and renewable)

and the associated environmental, business, and safety issues.

10. Dean, School of Journalism and Graphic Communication: Ann Kimbrough (Doctor of

Business Administration, M.S. in Finance Journalism), tenured full professor, has served

as the Dean of the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication since August 2012

[42]. Prior to returning to FAMU, she served from 2009 to 2012 as Little Rock Area

Director at the Webster University Metro & Air Force Base campuses where she

managed two graduate campuses, which were Webster's largest schools in Arkansas,

and achieved an unprecedented, five-year state recertification for both campuses.

Additionally, she worked with the DeKalb County Government as Communications

Director in 2001 to 2003 and from 2003 to 2009 as Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive

Officer, where she spearheaded strategies in public policy, specializing in political and

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governmental communications on behalf of more than 700,000 residents of Georgia's

second largest populated county. From 1997 to 2001, she served as Director of

Information and Public Affairs with the Fulton County, Georgia Government, and from

1993 to 1996 as Community Relations Director of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic

Games.

11. Dean, College of Law: Leroy Pernell (Juris Doctor), tenured full professor, has served

as the Dean of the College of Law since January 2008 [43]. Prior to joining FAMU, he

served from 1997 to 2007 as Dean and Professor of Law at Northern Illinois University

College of Law.

12. Dean, College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities: Valencia Matthews (Ph.D. in

Theatre), tenured full professor, has served as the Dean of the College of Social

Sciences, Arts and Humanities since March 2013 [44]. She also served FAMU from

2012 to 2013 as Interim Dean of the newly formed College of Social Sciences, Arts, and

Humanities; from 2011 to 2012 as Interim Chair of the Department of Music; from 2002

to 2012 as Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; from 2002 to 2004 as

Chair of the Department of Visual Arts; and from 1999 to 2002 as Assistant/Associate

Professor of Theatre in the Department of Visual Arts, Humanities and Theatre within the

College of Arts and Sciences (now the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities).

13. Dean, School of Nursing: Ruena Norman (Ph.D. in Instructional Systems, Master of

Nursing, registered nurse) has served as the Dean of the School of Nursing since

August 2013 [45]. Prior to this appointment, she served from 2008 to 2013 as Interim

Dean. Prior to returning to FAMU from retirement in 2008, Dr. Norman served from

1972 to 2007 as a tenured faculty member and as Assistant and Associate Dean of

Undergraduate Programs in FAMU’s School of Nursing.

14. Dean, Graduate Studies (Interim): Verian Thomas (Ph.D. in Food Science) has served

as the Interim Dean of Graduate Studies since January 2011 [46]. Prior to this

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appointment, she served as a tenured faculty member and Director of the Division of

Agricultural Sciences in the College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and

Agriculture (CESTA), now the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences. Dr. Thomas

has also served from 1987 to 2002 as Graduate Program Coordinator in the College of

Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture (CESTA).

B. Other Academic Officers

One additional senior academic officer, the Director of Libraries, reports to the Provost and Vice

President for Academic Affairs. The current incumbent is competent and qualified to lead the

University Libraries as documented in the Other Academic Administrators section of Appendix A

- Summary of Qualifications of Administrative/Academic Officers (Page 20).

1. Director, University Libraries (Interim): Brenda Wright (M.S. in Library Science) has

served as the Interim Director of University Libraries since August 2013. Prior to this

appointment, she served as Interim Associate Director of Libraries; Assistant Director for

Collection Management and Development, and Electronic Collections Reference; and

Distance Learning Librarian. Mrs. Wright also served from 1991 to 1993 as Instructor

Librarian in the former Pharmacy Library [47].

V. Associate Vice Presidents

Each associate vice president is competent and experienced. These individuals hold

appropriate degrees and have requisite experiences in higher education and administration as

documented in the Associate Vice President section of Appendix A - Summary of Qualifications

of Administrative/Academic Officers (Pages 20-24). The associate vice president positions are

discussed below.

1. Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness: Gita Pitter (Ph.D. in Comparative

Developmental Studies in Education) has served as the Associate Vice President for

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Institutional Effectiveness in the Division of Academic Affairs since 2008 [48]. Dr. Pitter

has direct oversight for the areas of Assessment, Quality Enhancement Program,

Institutional Research, Strategic Planning and Program Quality. Prior to this position, she

served from 2003 to 2008 as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs at FAMU.

Prior to joining FAMU, Dr. Pitter held several positions at the State University System of

Florida system office (formerly the Florida Board of Regents) from 1986 to 2002. From

1999 to 2002, she served as Director of Program Authorization with responsibilities of

academic authorization activities, research and economic development activities,

articulation with community colleges, and distance learning.

2. Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs: Donald Palm (Ph.D. in Pharmacology)

has served as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs since July 2013 [49]. Dr.

Palm is responsible for the supervision and accountability of the Office of the Registrar

and the Office of Retention. Prior to this position, he served from 2008 to 2013 as

Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs with the responsibility of assisting the

Provost in working with the President, Vice Presidents, Deans and Directors on all

matters related to academic programs and other academic issues. Dr. Palm is a tenured

full Professor in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and has been a

member of the FAMU faculty since 1995. Additionally, Dr. Palm was selected as a 2011-

2012 American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow.

3. Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students: Henry Kirby (Juris

Doctor) has served as Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students in

the Division of Student Affairs since 1995 [50]. Mr. Kirby is responsible for the direct

supervision and accountability of Housing and Residential Life, Student Activities, the

Student Government Association, Campus Recreation, Child Care Center and Judicial

Affairs. He also served FAMU from 1991 to 1995 as Assistant Vice President for Student

Affairs (Student Life) and Dean of Students, from 1989 to 1991 as Dean of Students,

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from 1980 to 1991 as Associate University Attorney, and from 1979 to 1980 as Legal

Research Assistant.

4. Associate Vice President for Student Development: Angela Coleman (Ed.D. in Higher

Education Administration) has served as Associate Vice President for Student

Development in the Division of Student Affairs since August 2012 [51]. She has oversight

for the areas of Center for Disability Resources, Counseling Services, Student Health

Services, Office of Federal TRIO Programs, and the College Reach-Out Program

(CROP). Prior to joining FAMU, Dr. Coleman served from 2010 to 2012 as Senior

Director, Student Support Programs at the City University of New York – Kingsborough

Community College, where she was responsible for the supervision of the Program

Directors of Disability Services, the Child Development Center, Men’s Resource Center,

Black Male Initiative, Women’s Center, Student Conduct, Veteran’s Services, College

Discovery, and TRIO Student Support Services.

5. Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management: Linda Knight1, (Ph.D. in

Educational Leadership) has served as Associate Vice President for Enrollment

Management in the Division of Student Affairs since August 2012 [52]. She is

responsible for the direct supervision and accountability for the areas of New Student

Orientation, Enrollment Management and Admissions. Additionally at FAMU, she served

from 2011 to 2012 as a Marketing Specialist with the FAMU Small Business

Development Center; from 2003 to 2011 as Director of Fellowship Programs,

Recruitment, and Academic Affairs within the School of Graduate Studies and Research;

from 1999 to 2003 as Assistant Director of Financial Aid, and from 1996 to 1999 as

Coordinator, Student Financial Aid.

6. Associate Vice President for Development: Shirley Range (M.A. in American Studies)

has served as Associate Vice President for Development in the Division of University

1 On leave

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Advancement since August 2012 [53]. She is responsible for the direct supervision and

accountability for the areas of Development and Donor Relations. Prior to joining FAMU,

Ms. Range served from 2010 to 2011 as Vice President for Institutional Advancement at

Fisk University, where she was responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of

revitalizing institutional fundraising; and from 2004 to 2010 as Vice President of

Institutional Advancement at Bethune-Cookman University.

7. Associate Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Foundation: Harold Bower

(MBA) has served as Associate Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the

Foundation since August 2013 [54]. Prior to joining FAMU, Mr. Bower served from 2009

to 2013 at the University of South Florida as the Senior Director of Finance and Business

in the Student Affairs’ Shared Services Center, where he was responsible for the

oversight and management of cost-effective financial and administrative support services

to all departments and offices within the Division of Student Affairs.

8. Associate Vice President for Construction and Facilities Maintenance (Interim): Kendall

Jones (B.S. in Technology) has served as Interim Associate Vice President for

Construction and Facilities Maintenance in the Division of Financial and Administrative

Services since September 2012 [55]. He has direct supervision and accountability for the

areas of Plant Operations & Maintenance, Facilities Planning & Construction,

Environmental Health & Safety, and Moving & Set-Ups. Mr. Jones has served from 1999

to 2012 as FAMU’s Director of Plant Operations and Maintenance, where he was

responsible for the management and accountability of resources in excess of $16 million;

maintenance and upkeep of over three million gross square feet of building space;

management of sub-contracts for electrical, mechanical and building services; and the

review of construction and architectural documents and drawings. Additionally, he served

from 1998 to 1999 as Interim Director of Physical Plant, from 1997 to 1998 as

Coordinator of Physical Plant, and from 1992 to 1997 as Coordinator of Computer

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Applications in FAMU’s Physical Plant department. (Note: The previous incumbent of

this position is currently serving as Interim Vice President for Administrative and Financial

Services).

9. Associate Vice President for Research: This position is currently vacant in the Division of

Research [56]. This person is responsible for assisting the Vice President of Research

with advancing the research goals of the University and expanding the base of research

funding from federal, state and local agencies.

VI. Coordination and Enforcement of Anti-Hazing Activities and Campus Safety

The University created and filled two new positions to further address issues that surfaced as a

result of the hazing incident in November 2011 as discussed in the narrative for CS 3.11.2 of

this Monitoring Report. Additionally, the University hired a new Director of Campus Safety and

Security. These individuals have requisite experiences as documented in the Coordination and

Enforcement of Anti-Hazing Activities and Campus Safety section of Appendix A - Summary of

Qualifications of Administrative/Academic Officers (Pages 24-25).

1. Special Assistant to the President for Anti-Hazing: As described under “Other Direct

Reports to the President” above (Page 9-10), Bryan Smith (Juris Doctor) serves as

Special Assistant to the President for Anti-Hazing [27]. In this newly established

position, Mr. Smith is responsible for the overall management of the university-wide

anti-hazing initiatives in collaboration with the University’s student judicial system.

2. Music Compliance Officer: Deirdre McRoy (M.B.A., doctoral candidate in Educational

Leadership (anticipated 2014)) has served as Music Compliance Officer since May

2013 [57] [58]. This is a newly established position that reports directly to the

Special Assistant to the President for Anti-Hazing and is physically housed in the

Music Department. Ms. McRoy is responsible for ensuring overall compliance of the

Department of Music--specifically bands and ensembles--with the University’s

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policies and programs, as well as the Department of Music’s guidelines as specified

in approved handbooks. Prior to her current appointment, she served at FAMU from

2008 to 2013 as a Research Associate in the Office of Retention, from 2004 to 2006

as Assistant University Registrar, from 1998 to 2004 as Coordinator for

Administrative Affairs, and from 1994 to 1998 as an Internal Auditor in the Office of

Inspector General.

3. Director, Campus Safety and Security (Chief of Police): Terence M. Calloway (M.S.

in Justice Administration) has served as Director of Campus Safety and Security

since June 2013 [59]. The Director of Campus Safety and Security position reports

directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs. Mr. Calloway is responsible for the

administration and coordination of campus safety. Prior to joining FAMU, Mr.

Calloway served as Chief of Police from 2012 to 2013 with Austin Peay State

University, where he directed a staff of more than 30. His other professional

experiences include serving as chief of police at the Village of Woodmere in Ohio

from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, Mr. Calloway received training from the Federal

Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy in 2011.

VIII. Interim and Vacant Positions

The FAMU Board of Trustees (BOT) appointed Dr. Larry Robinson to serve as Interim President

in July 2012. Prior to and under Dr. Robinson’s leadership, several personnel changes

occurred, which have resulted in the appointment of interim administrative and academic

officers. As outlined below, all individuals occupying interim positions are competent, qualified,

and experienced, with several years of leadership and management experience required for

their respective positions (see table below).

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In April 2013, the FAMU BOT voted to suspend the search for a permanent president until

January 2014 [60] [61]. The primary reason for this decision was to allow the institution to focus

on addressing the SACSCOC probation issues. The Interim President has elected not to seek

permanent employees to fill the interim vice-president and other interim direct report positions.

Once a permanent president is selected, the newly appointed president will have the opportunity

to select all of his or her administrative leaders. The Interim President and all Interim Vice

Presidents have the authority to hire and terminate staff as needed to ensure the continuous

operation and oversight of the University, in concert with its mission. Additionally, all interim

administrators have been given full authority to perform the duties of their respective positions

until a permanent successor is selected. The interim and vacant positions are listed in the table

below. The narrative below outlines the scope of these changes and the University’s continued

commitment to provide experienced and competent administrative and academic officers during

this transitional period.

The following table provides a listing of all the administrative/academic positions at the

University where incumbents are serving in an interim capacity or the position is currently

vacant at the director level or higher. All administrators serving in an interim capacity are

qualified and competent to serve in their respective positions and have numerous years of

experience in their respective areas. The interim administrators have been given the authority

to perform the duties of their respective positions without any restrictions.

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Table1: Interim and Vacant Administrative/Academic Positions

Name Title Note: *Included in Narrative, **Summary of qualifications not included in the narrative because SACSCOC did not request additional information on positions at these levels.

Position

Status

Search Status

President

Larry Robinson President* Interim Search suspended due to SACSCOC probation issue.

Vice Presidents Rodner Wright Provost and Vice President for Academic

Affairs* Interim Search will begin

after a permanent President is hired.

Joseph Bakker Vice President, Administrative Affairs* Interim Search will begin after a permanent President is hired.

Kinfe Redda Vice President, Research* Interim Search will begin after a permanent President is hired.

Michael James Vice President, Information Technology* Interim Search will begin after a permanent President is hired.

Other Direct Reports to the President Wanda Ford Executive Director, Title III Programs* Interim Search will begin

after a permanent President is hired.

Michael Smith Director, Athletics* Interim Search will begin after a permanent President is hired.

Deans Council Andrew Chin Dean, School of Architecture* Interim Previous incumbent

is now serving as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Patricia Green-Powell

Dean, College of Education* Interim Search Committee has been established by Interim Provost.

Verian Thomas Dean, Graduate Studies* Interim Search Committee has been established by Interim Provost.

Other Academic Officers Brenda Wright Director, University Libraries* Interim Search Committee

has concluded interviews (position

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Position

Status

Search Status

reclassified from Director to Dean). Recommendation is being finalized by the Committee.

Associate Vice President Positions Kendall Jones Associate Vice President for Construction

and Facilities Management* and Director, Physical Plant** (Division of Administrative and Financial Services)

Interim Previous incumbent now serving as Interim Vice President for Administrative Affairs.

TBA Associate Vice President for Research* (Division of Research)

Vacant Position will be filled during the 2013-2014 academic year.

Assistant Vice Presidents Positions TBA Assistant Vice President for International

Education and Development** (Division of Academic Affairs)

Vacant Search Committee is in the process of conducting interviews.

Sherrye Earst Assistant Vice President for Human Resources** (Division of Administrative and Financial Services)

Interim Position is currently being advertised.

Rebecca Brown Assistant Vice President for Administrative Affairs** (Division of Administrative and Financial Services)

Interim Previous incumbent resigned in July 2013 to assume a similar position at another University.

Director Level Positions Agnes Coppin Director, International Education and

Development** (Division of Academic Affairs)

Interim Position will be advertised after the Assistant Vice President for International Education and Development is hired.

Pamela Blount Director, Financial Services ** (Division of Research)

Interim Previous incumbent is serving as Interim Executive Director of Title III.

Rose Glee Director, Technology Transfer, Licensing and Commercialization** (Division of Research)

Interim Position will be filled during the 2013-2014 academic year.

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Position

Status

Search Status

Laureatte Scott Director, Administrative Services Assistance Program (ASAP)**

Interim Previous incumbent is serving as Interim Assistant Vice President for Administrative Affairs.

As previously stated, and demonstrated in the narrative and supporting documentation,

individuals occupying permanent and interim leadership positions at the University are

competent, experienced, and well qualified to carryout out their job function and lead the

University.

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DOCUMENTATION LISTING – DRAFT 1 Probation Sanction Letter 2 University’s Mission Statement 3 University’s Organization Chart 4 Larry Robinson, Interim President - BOT Regulation – President’s Authority and Vita 5 BOT July 2012 Call Meeting Minutes 6 BOT August 2012 Meeting Agenda and Minutes 7 BOG September 2012 Minutes 8 President’s Leadership Team Organization Chart 9 BOG Commendation of Interim President News Article 10 Rodner Wright, Provost and Vice President Academic Affairs - Position Description and Vita 11 Academic Affairs Organization Chart

12 Joseph Bakker, Interim Vice President for Administrative Affairs (CFO) - Position Description and Resumé

13 Administrative and Financial Affairs Organization Chart 14 William Hudson, Jr., Vice President Student Affairs - Position Description and Resumé 15 Student Affairs Organization Chart 16 Kinfe Redda, Interim Vice President for Research - Position Description and Vita 17 Division of Research Organization Chart 18 Richard Givens, Vice President for Audit and Compliance - Position Description and Resumé 19 Audit and Compliance Organization Chart

20 Avery McKnight. Vice President Legal Affairs and General Counsel - Position Description and Resumé

21 Legal Affairs Organization Chart

22 Thomas Haynes, Vice President for University Enhancement - Position Description and Resumé

23 University Enhancement Organization Chart 24 Michael James, Vice President for Information Technology - Position Description and Resumé 25 Information Technology Organization Chart

26 Linda Barge Miles, Special Assistant to the President and BOT Liaison - Position Description and Resumé

27 Bryan F. Smith, Special Assistant to the President for Anti-Hazing - Position Description and Resumé

28 Bryan Smith’s Offer/Acceptance Letter 29 Michael Smith, Athletics Director - Position Description and Resumé

30 Tola Thompson, Executive Assistant (Director University Relations) - Position Description and Resumé

31 Sharon Saunders, Executive Assistant (Chief Communications Officer) - Position Description and Resumé

32 Wanda Ford, Executive Director, Title III Programs - Position Description and Resumé

33 Cynthia Hughes Harris, Dean, School of Allied Health Sciences - Position Description and Vita

34 Andrew Chin, Dean, School of Architecture - Position Description and Vita 35 Maurice Edington, Dean, College of Science and Technology - Position Description and Vita

36 Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Dean, School of Business and Industry - Position Description and Vita

37 Patricia Green-Powell, Dean, College of Education - Position Description and Vita

38 Robert Taylor, Dean, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences - Position Description and Vita

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39 Victor Ibeanusi, Dean, School of the Environment - Position Description and Vita

40 Michael Thompson, Dean, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Position Description and Vita

41 Yaw Yeboah, Dean, FAMU_FSU College of Engineering – Position Description and Vita

42 Ann Kimbrough, Dean, School of Journalism and Graphic Communication - Position Description and Vita

43 Leroy Pernell, Dean, College of Law - Position Description and Vita

44 Valencia Matthews, Dean, College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities - Position Description and Vita

45 Ruena Norman, Dean, School of Nursing - Position Description and Vita 46 Verian Thomas, Dean, Graduate Studies - Position Description and Vita 47 Brenda Wright, Interim Director, University Libraries - Position Description and Vita

48 Dr. Gita Pitter, Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness - Position Description and Vita

49 Donald Palm, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs - Position Description and Vita

50 Henry Kirby, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students - Position Description and Resumé

51 Angela Coleman, Associate Vice President for Human Development - Position Description and Resumé

52 Linda Knight, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management - Position Description and Resumé

53 Shirley Range, Associate Vice President for Development - Position Description and Resumé

54 Harold Bower, Associate Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Foundation - Position Description and Resumé

55 Kendall Jones, Associate Vice President for Construction and Facilities Maintenance - Position Description and Resumé

56 Associate Vice President, Division of Research 57 Deidre McRoy, Music Compliance Officer - Position Description and Resumé 58 Deidre McRoy Offer and Acceptance Letter 59 Terence Calloway, Director, Campus Safety and Security - Position Description and Resumé 60 Chairman Badger’s Letter suspending search 61 Board of Trustees Minutes April 2013 Meeting Excerpt

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