AL HR70

Recognizes Dr. Ken Tucker on becoming the twelfth President of the University of West Alabama, effective January 1, 2015

Acknowledges Dr. Tucker's previous roles as Dean of the College of Business and Professor of Management at UWA, Chairperson of UWA's Foundation Board, and President of the Faculty Senate

Highlights Dr. Tucker's professional experience including Director of Human Resources and Special Projects at Bryan Whitfield Hospital and Director of Training and Education for North American Operations at Weyerhaeuser Corporation

Commends Dr. Tucker's numerous awards including the William Gilbert Award for Excellence in Teaching, statewide Teaching Excellence and Professional Contributions award, and two-time Excellence in County Government Award

Honors Dr. Tucker with a House resolution expressing admiration and appreciation along with best wishes for his future as UWA president