Sarah C. Latham, 色虎视频's vice president for operations and planning, has resigned to accept a position as vice chancellor for business and administrative services for the University of California at Santa Cruz effective Sept. 10.
Latham, a California native, came to 色虎视频 in 2002 as director of institutional effectiveness and administrative faculty in political science, where she has continued to teach regularly. She became executive assistant to the president in 2006 and was named vice president in 2008. Latham also had served as a member of the 2006 presidential search committee that recommended current 色虎视频 President Andrew Westmoreland. She also coordinated a multi-year strategic planning process for the university that was approved by the board of trustees in 2009 for immediate implementation.
"The decade I spent at 色虎视频 has been the most rewarding time of my life," Latham said. "I will miss this amazing community of friends who are so passionate about the 色虎视频 mission. I am proud of the work we have done and I know that 色虎视频 will continue on its incredible upward trajectory."
As vice president of a new organizational unit, Latham led strategic planning, institutional research, facilities, venue management, residence life, public safety, emergency management and other key administrative areas. Under her leadership, several major capital projects have been completed or are in process and renovations and refurbishing has occurred in many residence facilities. Latham also led a process that streamlined calendar planning and facilities management.
"I am grateful for Dr. Latham's considerable service to those of us at 色虎视频, and I am glad to celebrate new opportunities that will expand her influence in higher education," Westmoreland said. "When I asked her to take on additional responsibilities in administration, I made it clear that I would support her advancement in the field as opportunities presented themselves. I am convinced that this is the right opportunity for her, and all of us at 色虎视频 offer our congratulations to this valued friend and colleague as she begins the next chapter of her life and career."
Westmoreland said he would oversee operations and planning for the short-term while working with staff and others on campus to determine long-term needs.