UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

1 . Article:

Dr. Mash Appointed Interim Vice Presdient for Academic Affairs

Date Entered:

2/8/2012

Dr. David Mash, dean of the library at Lander University, has agreed to serve as the interim vice president for academic affairs, beginning 1 July 2012. Dr. Mash received his Ph.D. degree in Higher Education from the University of South Carolina in 2008.

A quote from the president of Lander University, Daniel Bell, “Dr. Mash has served as the dean of the library for three years, and in that short time has led the excellent transformation and improvement of our library and the services it provides to our students, faculty and patrons. I am confident he will bring this leadership style and skills to the entire academic affairs arena.”

2 . Article:

Higher Education Administration Alum Named Journal Editor

Date Entered:

2/2/2012

Dr. Stephanie Foote, a 2010 Ph.D. graduate in Educational Administration/Higher Education, has been named editor of the Journal of College Orientation and Transition, a scholarly publication of the National Orientation Directors Association. Dr. Foote, an associate professor in the Department of First Year Programs at Kennesaw State University, was the first Ph.D. student to participate in the program “Write On,” developed by Higher Education Program faculty to help graduate students focus on scholarly writing skills. Congratulations, Stephanie!