Adams named acting vice president of health programs

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Michael L. Adams has been named acting vice president of health programs, Campbell University announced Wednesday. Adams, who recently assumed the role of dean of the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, will succeed Ronald Maddox, who retired from his post as vice president in December.

“I am pleased and proud that Dr. Michael Adams is adding acting vice president of health programs to his responsibilities at Campbell University,” said Campbell President Jerry Wallace. “Dr. Adams is going to be an outstanding dean for the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences and his oversight of other programs in the health sciences will ensure a continued emphasis on interprofessional education within these vital programs.”

In addition to his responsibilities as dean, Adams will oversee the development and management of all of Campbell’s programs in the health sciences field with the exception of the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine.

“It is an honor to be able to serve the university in this capacity,” Adams said. “I believe this is an opportunity to inspire great success from each field of study in the health sciences and encourage our faculty and students to continue to learn about, from, and with each other to enhance patient outcomes.”