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January 12, 2007

Baldwin Named Samford’s Director of Assessment

“...Baldwin will lead university efforts to improve student learning and other educational program outcomes...”

Mary Sue Baldwin has been named director of assessment at Samford University. The appointment was announced Jan. 8 by Samford Provost J. Bradley Creed.

In this new position, Baldwin will lead university efforts to improve student learning and other educational program outcomes. She will work with faculty, departments and the academic schools to develop and implement assessment strategies and will be involved in coordinating other programs related to accreditation and academic compliance, Creed said.

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