Godwin appointed Associate Vice President

Dr. Joseph Godwin, Professor of Accounting, has been appointed to the position of Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. Godwin has served on an interim basis for the past year, following the departure of Susan Martin who left to become the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Michigan, Dearborn.

Godwin joined the university in 1995 and previously served as department chair. His many professional contributions include excellent teaching and scholarly work as well as a year of service as the Academic Fellow for the Office of the Chief Accountant of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  In his new role as Associate Vice President, he is responsible for  financial and faculty/staff resource planning and tracking for Academic Affairs.  He works with all members of the Deans Council and interacts especially closely with the Finance and Administration Division and Academic Services.  He also serves as the Provost's liaison with the Faculty Salary and Budget Committee.