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PC will ‘continue to flourish’ says interim president Dr. James Mellichamp after Board decision
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ewly named interim President Dr. James Mellichamp said Piedmont will continue to build “With excellent academic programs, a on its recent successes with the help of all stustrong financial foundation, and highly dents, faculty, staff, alumni, and trustees. dedicated staff and faculty members, “We are fortunate to have talented and dedicated indiPiedmont College will continue to make a viduals who study and work here,” Mellichamp said. “Our tremendous impact upon its students and work together will build on past successes and ensure that upon this region.” Piedmont College continues to flourish as one of the finest Thomas A. “Gus” Arrendale III, Board Chairman liberal arts colleges in our corner of the world.” Mellichamp, who had served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, was picked by the Board of of the School of Arts and Sciences and serves as a profesTrustees to serve as interim president after the full board sor of music, a post he has held since joining the college in voted on March 6 to conclude its contract with Dr. Danny 1982. He will continue to serve as Provost while filling the Hollingsworth. In a letter to all students, faculty and staff, interim position. Board Chairman Dr. John Misner, Thomas A. “Gus” Dean of the School Arrendale III said of Business, will the Trustees “express assist the president their gratitude to Dr. as Senior Financial Hollingsworth for the Advisor, Mellichamp service he has rensaid. Prior to enterdered during the past ing academe, Misner nine months and wish had a long career in him well in his future the areas of corpocareer endeavors.” rate finance and inThe Board of vestment. “Another Trustees did not animportant member nounce details of the Dr. James Mellichamp, right, with Mamie, was named Piedmont’s interim president by the Board of of our team, Vice Trustees on March 6. Dr. John Misner, left, will serve as Senior Financial Advisor during the transition. personnel decision. President Rodney “We have great Dyer, has assured confidence in Dr. Mellichamp and hope that you will offer me that he will continue the good work that he has been him your support as he guides the college into its next developing in the areas of student affairs and administrative chapter,” Arrendale said. “With excellent academic proservices,” Mellichamp said. grams, a strong financial foundation, and highly dedicated Mellichamp said construction of the new art studio staff and faculty members, Piedmont College will continue building and a new dormitory is continuing on schedule. to make a tremendous impact upon its students and upon “In short, we are not going to lose any momentum,” he this region.” said. Mellichamp, a Toccoa native, previously served as Dean 4 The piedmont college journal
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