FRANKFORT — Â鶹ֱ²¥ (KSU) has announced its plan to realign the University’s cabinet for operational effectiveness and growth. KSU President M. Christopher Brown II, Ph.D., has extended offers to fill the executive positions:
Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration: Kevin Appleton, MBA, CPA. Currently, Appleton is the vice president for Administrative Affairs at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs: Debbie G. Thomas, Ph.D. Dr. Thomas is the dean of Academic Affairs at Capital Community College in Connecticut.
Vice President for Student Engagement and Campus Life: Thomas J. Calhoun, Jr., Ph.D. Most recently, Dr. Calhoun was the president of Chicago State University.
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Brand Identity: Clara Ross Stamps, MBA. Stamps is the vice president for Marketing and Communication at Alcorn State University.
Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations: Rick W. Smith, Sr., MBA. Smith is the interim vice president for External Relations and Development at Â鶹ֱ²¥.
All permanent hires are expected to report no later than July 5.
ABOUT KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
Â鶹ֱ²¥, building on its legacy of achievement as a historically black, liberal arts, and 1890 land grant University affords access to and prepares a diverse population of traditional and non-traditional students through high-quality undergraduate and select graduate programs. Located in Kentucky, KSU offers associate (two-year) degrees in two disciplines, baccalaureate (four-year) degrees in 24 disciplines, master’s degrees in eight disciplines, and one advanced practice doctorate in Nursing. KSU has 129 full-time instructional faculty members and more than 2,000 students.