Yolanda Harper-Ray Named to Student Affairs Post at the U of M
For release: January 29, 2004
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Dr. Yolanda Harper-Ray has joined the University of Memphis as assistant vice president for student affairs/student development within the Division of Student Affairs.

A Texas-licensed psychologist, she comes to the U of M from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where she served as the director of the University Counseling Center and as an adjunct faculty member for the departments of psychology and counseling.

Prior to that, she served at the University of Tulsa as a faculty member in clinical psychology, a staff psychologist and the director of African-American studies.

At the U of M, her areas of responsibility will include Adult and Commuter Student Services, the Center for Student Development, Career and Employment Services, Student Disability Services, and Student Health Services.
A graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles, Harper-Ray earned masters and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Arkansas.

" I am thrilled to add Dr. Harper-Ray to our Student Affairs team," said Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham, vice president for student affairs. "She comes to us with outstanding credentials and experiences, along with a warm personality. I am certain she will be a great addition to our university community."

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