CAMPUS NEWS President Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson, center, stands proudly with her new leadership team. From left are Matthew P. Stinson, vice president for institutional advancement; Kenneth J. Romig ’85, vice president for finance and management services; Carllos D. Lassiter, vice president for student affairs and dean of students; Dr. Thomas H. Stein, vice president for enrollment; Erin T. Smith, chief information officer and associate dean for library and information services; Dr. Jamie G. McMinn, associate dean for academic affairs, professor of psychology, and assistant to the President for college relations; the Rev. James R. Mohr, College chaplain; Dr. Jeffrey S. Coker, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College; and James E. Dafler, director of athletics.
President’s leadership team in place Westminster President Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson has appointed two more members to her leadership team: Dr. Jamie G. McMinn and Erin T. Smith. The newest members were added in July. McMinn, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of psychology, now also carries the title of assistant to the President for college relations. Smith was named chief information officer for the College and is overseeing the marketing and communications department in addition to continuing her role as associate dean for library and information services. McMinn arrived at Westminster College in 2003. He earned his undergraduate degree from Emory & Henry College,
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and his master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. Smith has been with Westminster since 2002. She earned undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Tennessee. “With Dr. McMinn and Ms. Smith joining the leadership team, we are truly prepared to take on several new initiatives at Westminster,” said Richardson. “Their talents, foresight, and leadership skills are welcome additions to our team.” Dr. Jeffrey S. Coker, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College, and Carllos D. Lassiter, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, joined the leadership team upon their hirings in early summer.