Barker, Hamernik and Carr tapped for leadership roles
The university filled key leadership positions for diversity and inclusion, research and graduate education.
- Marco Barker was named inaugural vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion Nov. 19. Upon joining the university April 1, 2019, Barker will lead the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and shape the university’s vision, strategic planning and advocacy toward fostering an inclusive, welcoming campus. Barker is currently associate vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at Westminster College in Salt Lake City.
- Deb Hamernik, professor of animal science, became associate vice chancellor for research Oct. 1. She oversees faculty development, facilitates faculty networking opportunities with federal funders and promotes Nebraska’s research mission.
- Tim Carr, professor of nutrition and health sciences, became associate vice chancellor and dean of graduate education June 1. He is responsible for setting the strategic vision for graduate education and the Office of Graduate Studies, and advancing graduate and postdoctoral education.
