Diane Newton, the vice president of business and administration at Lander University in South Carolina, will assume the role of vice president of finance and administration at the University of Central Arkansas.
Newton had accepted the position of vice president of financial services in November, but after further discussions it was decided to merge the vice president of administration and the vice president of financial services into one position.
“The merging of the positions would save money and provide for a leaner and more effective division,” said President Meadors.
President Meadors noted that since Ms. Newton