Ronald C. Jackson has been named vice president of student affairs at Farmingdale State College in New York. With over 25 years of experience, he most recently served as vice president of students affairs and dean of students at Brooklyn College within the City University of New York System. Earlier, he held dean of students appointments with the Community College of Philadelphia and Marymount Manhattan College.
Dr. Jackson holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Michigan, a master’s degree in higher education administration from George Washington University, and a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania.
Carmen Cummings-Martin has been promoted to chief of staff at Florida A&M University. In addition to her new responsibilities, she will retain her current role as the university’s assistant vice president of university engagement and alumni affairs. Prior to her career in academia, she was a prime-time television news anchor and senior journalist.
Cummings-Martin is an alumna of Florida A&M University.
Angela King Taylor has been promoted from interim vice chancellor to permanent vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Missouri. Prior to her interim appointment, she served as the university’s associate dean of students. She previously held student and faculty affairs positions with Syracuse University in New York, Loyola University Chicago, and the University of Kansas.
Dr. King Taylor is a graduate of Hampton University in Virginia, where she majored in business management. She holds a master’s degree in higher education administration from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and a doctorate in higher education leadership and policy from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.