Hampton University News November 13, 2014 HU Provost Named Interim President of VSU Hampton University Provost Dr. Pamela V. Hammond had been named interim president of Virginia State University (VSU), effective Jan. 1, 2015. Hammond is the first woman in VSU's nearly 133-year history to serve as president. "Because of Dr. Hammond's leadership abilities and experiences as a dean and provost, I am confident that she will do an excellent job. She follows in a very good tradition since this is the 16thadministrative officer from Hampton that has been elected as president and CEO of a higher educational institution," said HU President Dr. William R. Harvey. Since 2009, Hammond has served as provost at HU. She is responsible for the academic program for 5,500 students and 350 faculty members in eight schools; HU's library; and several institutes and other academic offices. During Hammond's tenure as the institution's Chief Academic Officer, HU transformed its academic program by creating a faculty mentorship program, establishing an online educational enterprise and introducing 12 new academic programs, including four at the doctoral level. In addition to administering a $35 million budget, Hammond has implemented actions related to educational policies, research development and academic appointees. She was responsible for HU's aggressive research strategic plan and coordinated other long-range planning activities. Hammond also serves on the Reaffirmation of Accreditation Committee of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges. Hammond earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Tuskegee University; a master of science in maternal-child nursing from the University of Maryland-Baltimore; and a doctorate in urban services, with a concentration in educational leadership and health care administration from Old Dominion University. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.