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Troy State University System administrative appointments announced

   Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor of Troy State University, has announced two major administrative appointments.
   Dr. Ed Roach was named Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs. Dr. Roach has served as Interim Director of the Alabama Articulation Program since March. In this new role, Dr. Roach assumes administrative duties for the Troy State University System previously held by Dr. Michael Malone, who was recently appointed Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
   Dr. Roach has served as President of the University of West Alabama, where he also served four years as Provost. Dr. Roach also served as President of West Texas State University.
   "Dr. Roach’s wide-ranging experience in the highest levels of university administration will be a great asset to Troy State University," Chancellor Hawkins said.
   In a related move, Dr. Hawkins announced the appointment of Dr. Barbara Alford as interim President of Troy State University Dothan.
   Dr. Alford, currently executive vice president at Dothan, succeeds Dr. Malone, who had served as Troy State University Dothan President since 1996.
   Chancellor Hawkins made the announcement to the Dothan faculty and staff on Thursday via teleconference.
   "Dr. Alford is a proven, capable leader and has worked well with the Troy State University System and the Dothan community," Dr. Hawkins said. "I look forward to her service in this position."
   Dr. Alford has served at TSUD since 1993, beginning as vice president for special programs and serving as vice president for student affairs from 1995-97. Dr. Alford worked at George C. Wallace State Community College in Dothan from 1984-93, rising to the post of administrative dean.
   The TSU Chancellor also praised Dr. Malone for his service to Troy State University
   "We wish Dr. Malone well and know that his inspired leadership holds great promise for the Alabama Commission on Higher Education," he said. "He will be an asset for all of Alabama higher education just as he has been for Troy State University."