Presidential Transition Committee being formed

Rector of the Radford University Board of Visitors Anthony R. Bedell announced today the establishment of the Presidential Transition Committee to plan key activities to ensure a smooth and effective transition for the next president of Radford University and to recognize the accomplishments of Penelope W. Kyle, Radford University's sixth president.

The Committee will be co-chaired by:

  • Alethea "A.J." Robinson, of Bluefield, Va.; Radford University Board of Visitors (Chair, Governance, Administration and Athletics Committee; Executive Committee; Student Affairs Committee); Presidential Search Committee
     
  • Mary Ann Hovis '65, of Oakton, Va.; Radford University Board of Visitors (Advancement/Alumni Relations and Communications/Marketing Committee; Governance, Administration and Athletics Committee; former Rector); Radford University Foundation Board of Directors

Michele Nieroda Schumacher, J.D., secretary to the Radford University Board of Visitors and senior assistant to the president, will serve as secretary to the Presidential Transition Committee.

Selection of members of the Committee is underway and will be announced when finalized.

Oct 20, 2015