Johnny C. Woods, Jr. has been named vice president of administrative services at Yakima Valley College in Washington. He comes to his new role from Seattle Central College, where he has served as vice president of administrative services and executive director of campus operations. Earlier, he was involved in teaching, research, and program administration at Virginia Tech.
Dr. Woods earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology from A.M.E. Zion University in Liberia, a master’s degree in educational foundations with an emphasis in administration and planning from Makerere University in Uganda, and doctorate in higher education from Virginia Tech.
Rachel Davis has been selected to serve as interim senior associate vice president for finance at Grambling State University in Louisiana. Her background includes over a decade of experience in audit, accounting, and risk management. Currently, she serves as Grambling’s director of internal audit.
A first-generation college graduate, Davis received her bachelor’s degree in computer and information systems and her master’s degree in criminal justice from Grambling State University. She holds an MBA from Texas Woman’s University.
Heather O. Freeman has been named associate vice president for enrollment management at Xavier University of Louisiana. She comes to Xavier from Southern University at New Orleans, where she served as associate vice chancellor of enrollment management and student success and director of University College.
Dr. Freeman holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communication and public relations from Southern University and A&M College. She holds a master’s degree in public administration and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from Louisiana State University.
Angel E. R. Pointer has been named the inaugural director of customer service at South Carolina State University. She most recently served as the university’s director of alumni affairs and engagement. Before joining the university’s administration, she was an associate vice president for Wells Fargo.
Pointer is a graduate of South Carolina State University where she majored in mathematics with a minor in computer science. She holds an MBA from Strayer University.
