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UT Tyler Appoints New Director of Longview University Center

Dr. Jolene Lampton has been appointed the new director of the UT Tyler Longview University Center, President Rodney H. Mabry announced.

Her position is effective Aug. 26.

Dr. Lampton succeeds Chris Heiden who is leaving the position as of Aug. 31 to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of North Texas.

"The selection of Dr. Lampton as the new director is another positive step in the ongoing development of the Longview University Center. Her commitment to education will be a great asset to the Longview area as UT Tyler continues its efforts to meet the needs of the students," said Dr. David O'Keeffe, provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Dr. Lampton has all the necessary skills to be an effective leader, and she is enthusiastic about the future of the center and the greater Longview community, Dr. O'Keeffe added.

"I am looking forward to working with Dr. Lampton as director of the Longview University Center. One of her primary responsibilities is to communicate with the public and to generate goodwill and moral support for the center in addition to managing the administrative affairs of the Longview University Center," said Jere Ruff, president of the UT Tyler Longview University Center Council.

Prior to becoming a member of UT Tyler, Dr. Lampton served as a senior auditor and coordinator of compliance at UT System for more than a year. She also was controller for Austin Community College. In her position at ACC, she supervised 50 employees and initiated some of the changes that improved the college's accounting processes.

Dr. Lampton's background blends both administrative and 10 years educational experience. She teaches financial and managerial accounting at Concordia University in Austin.

Having begun her professional career in education, Dr. Lampton is eager to get back into the academic arena in a position that will allow her to blend all of her skills.

"I am looking forward to this leadership opportunity at this stage in my career. It's very exciting to provide educational opportunities for students. I look forward to working with everyone at the LUC," Dr. Lampton said.

As director of the UT Tyler Longview University Center, Dr. Lampton will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the two-year old facility, which offers 10 degree-completion programs.

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