Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham Is New Vice President for Student Affairs at the U of M
For release: April 10, 2003
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Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham, a native Memphian, has been named Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Memphis. She will assume those duties May 1.

Dr. Bingham had been Assistant Vice President for Students Affairs and Student Development at the U of M since 1993. Her areas of responsibility included the Center for Student Development, Career and Employment Services, Student Disability Services, and Student Health Services.

In her new position, Dr. Bingham will maintain her earlier responsibilities and will also oversee the Dean of Students, Residence Life, Minority Affairs, Campus Recreation, Student Activities, the University Center and the Rose Theatre, Judicial and Ethical Programs, the Child Care Center, Student Leadership, Greek Affairs, Adult and Commuter Student Services, and Commencement.

In making the announcement of Dr. Bingham's appointment, U of M President Shirley Raines said, "It's very encouraging to know that after a national search for the Vice President for Student Affairs, we found the best candidate already on our campus. Dr. Bingham not only brings outstanding academic and professional qualifications, but, equally as important, she brings knowledge and understanding of the University of Memphis and its students. Just as we have benefited from her expertise for the past 18 years, we look forward to much more progress as a university with her help in the future."

Dr. Bingham joined the University in 1985 as Director of the Center for Student Development, then became an adjunct professor in the Department of Psychology and the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research. She has served on some 50 University committees and is a recipient of the University's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Award.

She is a Fellow and past divisional president of the American Psychological Association, and she received the Academy of Counseling Psychology Distinguished Service Award in 2000. In addition to her involvement with an impressive array of national presentations, journal articles, book chapters, and journal editorial boards, Dr. Bingham was one of 15 persons selected to participate in the International Women of Color Development Incubator this year.

Dr. Bingham's commitment to the Memphis community is evidenced by her many activities and leadership positions. She has served on the Women's Foundation Board of Directors since 1995 and is currently Vice Chair and Chair-Elect of the Foundation.

A graduate of Elmhurst College in Illinois, Dr. Bingham earned a master's degree in counseling and guidance and a doctorate in counseling psychology, both from The Ohio State University.

Outgoing Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Donald K. Carson said of Bingham's appointment, "I am delighted that Dr. Bingham is replacing me as the Vice President for Student Affairs. She has been an invaluable colleague for 18 years and has demonstrated her capability and strong commitment to the University. Dr. Bingham brings a wealth of experience, a national reputation in her field, and the strong personal qualities necessary to be a truly outstanding Vice President for Student Affairs."

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