Virginia Union University - Richmond, Virginia

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

	Dr. Joy Goodrich is Virginia Union University’s Vice President for Research, Planning, and Special Programming. She received her Ed. D. in Special Needs from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, her M.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Vocational Education, and her B.S. from Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University in Health Information Management. She is responsible for coordinating the continuing accreditation process in a timely matter. She has served the university in the various roles since 2002, including Chair of Secondary Education, Dean of the School of Education and Interdisciplinary Studies, and Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs.
	Dr. John Kinney is Dean of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. Dr. Kinney received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Marshall University and Virginia Union University School of Theology. His Ph.D. was obtained from Columbia University/Union Theological Seminary in New York. Dr. Kinney established the Doctor of Ministry Program at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology and expanded the Master of Divinity and Continuing Education programs.
	Dr. Delores W. Scott, Vice President for Student Affairs, is a native of Farmville, Va. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Virginia Union University, a Masters of Education in counseling from Virginia State University, and a doctorate in College Student Personnel Services from Virginia Tech. Her employment experiences include: serving at Virginia State University, Longwood College, Virginia Tech, and since Fall 2000, Virginia Union University. Her work experiences include admissions, senior citizen support, and academic support for high school and college students, and leading the Division of Student Affairs at Virginia Union University.
	Ms. Vanessa Moody Coombs is Virginia Union University’s Vice President for University Relations. She has served the University in various capacities since 1999, including Chair of the Mass Communications Department, Head of the Humanities Division, and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Ms. Coombs received her Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center, her Master of Arts degree in Journalism from The University of Michigan, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Media Arts from Hampton University.