Johnson C. Smith University President Dr. Ronald Carter announced today that he has appointed two employees to serve in his office and the Metropolitan College effective June 1.

Former Executive Assistant to the President for Administration Cathy Hurd has been promoted to the position of Associate Dean of the Metropolitan College. She brings to the position a registrar and Human Resource manager background. Her primary responsibility in the new position will be to build its academic program, assist and hire staff with the college, recruit students, maintain student records, and coordinate registration and other engaging adult learner activities. Hurd has worked with the university since January 2009.

Former FDY Inc., Business Development and Training Director Rixon Campbell will replace Hurd as the Executive Assistant to the President for Administration. Campbell has worked most of his career in the hospitality/food service industry in leading positions with FDY, Inc., Livingstone College, and Darden Restaurants. He also served as a hotel & restaurant management instructor at Katherine Gibbs College in New York. Campbell obtained his bachelor's of science degree from Bethune Cookman University. He received his Masters of Science in Organizational Management from St. Joseph's College in Brooklyn, N.Y. He is completing his Doctor of Business Administration from Argosy University in Atlanta, Ga. Campbell's experience in hospitality management will strengthen the University's goal of providing optimal customer service.

 "Both employees have shown exemplary performance in their work and bring the needed experience to the positions," said Johnson C. Smith University President Dr. Ronald L. Carter. "I believe that having them in these positions demonstrate the University's continued commitment to operational excellence.