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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060">Dear Brock School Students,</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060"> </span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060">I know you have a lot of work and responsibilities associated with concluding the academic year. Before you leave this summer, I want to
share news concerning pending leadership changes for your school. </span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060">First, effective July 1
<b>I will transition into the role of Senior Associate Provost in the Office of Academic Affairs</b>. I am excited about the opportunity to work with all the colleges and schools at Samford to help facilitate their growth and prosperity.</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060"> </span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060">At that time,
<b>Dr. Chad Carson will become the Interim</b></span><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif">
<span style="color:#002060">Dean of the Brock School of Business.</span></span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060"> Dr. Carson has served admirably as associate dean for the past 8 years, and I have complete faith in
his ability to lead our school effectively and continue the outstanding growth in programs and reputation.</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060">Dr. Jeremy Thornton will be become the Associate Dean. </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060">Dr.
Thornton has provided important direction for our Social Entrepreneurship program, which he will continue to lead. His many talents will contribute greatly to our school's continued success.</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060"> </span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060">Also, I am pleased to announce that
<b>Dr. Barbara Cartledge will be promoted to Senior Assistant Dean</b> effective July 1. Dr. Cartledge has provided outstanding leadership for our Academic Programs, including counseling and professional development, and she will continue to be an important
part of the Brock Leadership team.</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060"> </span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060">Please join me in congratulating Dr. Carson, Dr. Thornton, and Dr. Cartledge on these well-deserved promotions.</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060">
I am excited about the future of the Brock School of Business, and look forward to seeing their leadership help the school prosper in the years ahead.</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060">I wish each of you success in completing the spring semester well.</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060"> </span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#002060">Thanks, Dean Finch</span><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="line-height:130%;background:white"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#002649">J. Howard Finch, Ph.D.</span></b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#6200B8"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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