After a national search for a vice president for StudentAffairs, The University of Memphis found the best candidate righthere at home.
Beginning May 1, Rosie Bingham, assistant vice president ofStudent Affairs, will assume her new position as vice president ofStudent Affairs.
Bingham said she is ready to tackle problems that arise amongthe student body.
"I want the very best for students and if they need my help, mystaff and I will be there to help them step by step," Bingham said."Being a part of the students' lives helps me with getting to knowstudents better and it establishes a bond between students and TheUniversity."
Working for Donald "Doc" Carson has prepared Bingham for herupcoming duties as VP of Student Affairs, she said.
"Dr. Carson is a wonderful mentor," she said. "His relationshipwith the students is incredible, and I just hope that I will havethe same impact as he did with the students."
Bingham said creating an atmosphere of unity and teamwork isfirst on her "to do" list.
"Right now, my plans are to observe everyone's job, and get thestudents and staff input in order to make this a team effort,"Bingham said. "With teamwork, The U of M community will besuccessful."
Bingham has held a variety of positions during her tenure at TheU of M.
In 1985, she joined The University as director of the Center forStudent Development. She then became a professor in the departmentof Psychology and the department of Counseling EducationalPsychology and Research.
Bingham has been assistant vice president for Student Affairsand Student Development at The U of M since 1993.
As assistant vice president of Student Affairs, her job includedthe Center for Student Development, Career and Employment Services,Student Disability Services, Student Health Service and Adult andCommuter students.
In her new position, Bingham will maintain her previousresponsibilities and will also oversee the dean of StudentResidence Life, Minority Affairs, Campus Recreation, StudentActivities, The University Center, the Michael Rose Theatre LectureHall, Judicial and Ethical program, The Childcare Center, StudentLeadership, Greek Affairs and commencement.
Bingham has served on more than 50 university committees andreceived The University's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. human rightsaward.
She is a fellow and past divisional president of the AmericanPsychological Association and received the Academy of CounselingPsychology Distinguished Service Award in 2000.
In addition to her involvement with a collection of nationalpresentations, journal articles, book chapters and journaleditorial boards, Bingham was one of 15 people selected toparticipate in the International Women of Color DevelopmentIncubator this year.
