Saint Paul's College names interim president

Saint Paul's names interim president

Richmond Times-Dispatch
Jul 14, 2006


Saint Paul's College professor Robert L. Satcher Sr. has been named the school's interim president, a school spokesman said yesterday.

His appointment by the school's board of trustees is effective immediately and follows the resignation of John K. Waddell, who announced last week he was leaving Saint Paul's to become president of Paul Quinn College in Dallas.

"The Saint Paul's community is extremely blessed to have the good fortune of having in its ranks an individual at the caliber of Dr. Satcher," board chairman Kerby L. Parker said in a statement. "Saint Paul's College will continue to thrive under the stewardship of Dr. Satcher."

Satcher currently serves as a professor of chemistry at Saint Paul's and has taught physics and physical-science courses. He has served as vice president of academic affairs, provost and acting president at the school.

A private, historically black college, Saint Paul's is in Lawrenceville, about 70 miles south of Richmond. The school has about 700 students and is affiliated with the Episcopal Church.

-- Jamie C. Ruff