January 5, 2005

White named to head University College while search is underway

TROY – Dr. David M. White has been named interim vice chancellor of University College and will take the helm at the end of January.

Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Dr. Ed Roach made the announcement Jan. 1, and also announced a nationwide search to replace Dr. Susan Aldridge, who has been named president of University of Maryland University College.

“I look forward to working with Dr. White during this important transition period for University College,” Roach said.

White, currently regional director of University College’s Southeast Region, is a nine-year University College veteran first hired as a faculty member for the Fort Benning, Ga., site. He was eventually named site director at Fort Benning before being named regional director.

“Periods of transition can be uncomfortable for organizations and I look forward to keeping the momentum that Dr. Aldridge established on track,” he said.

White will perform the vice chancellor’s duties until a new vice chancellor is hired, he said.

University College oversees the University’s eCampus and more than 60 sites outside Alabama. The division operates in 17 states, 14 foreign countries and across 13 time zones.

During his absence from the region, Bill Glisson will serve as acting regional director.