Samford president names executive VP

Samford president names executive VP

Just two weeks after assuming his new presidential role, Samford University President Andrew Westmoreland announced two appointments to his administrative staff.

J. Bradley Creed, Samford’s provost since 2002, will have the added title of executive vice president. Creed will have more direct involvement with day-to-day operations, in addition to serving as chief academic officer.

Sarah C. Latham will become assistant to the president. Latham will oversee research and planning initiatives for the university and assist Westmoreland with management of the president’s office. Both appointments are effective immediately.

“As I have come to know members of the senior staff during the transition, I have been impressed with their competence and their keen understanding of Samford’s role within the framework of higher education,” Westmoreland said.

“In particular, during these early days of my Samford tenure, I’m grateful to Dr. Creed and Dr. Latham for their willingness to shoulder additional responsibilities. They will make significant contributions as we continue to build on the strong foundations that are in place.”

In addition to the administrative appointments, Samford announced the addition of Joseph Hopkins as dean of the Samford school of performing arts. Hopkins, dean of the Petrie school of music at Converse College in Spartanburg, S.C., since 2002, will succeed retiring Samford Dean Milburn Price July 1. (SU)