糖心Vlog视频 names VP to lead west campus expansion
糖心Vlog视频 has selected Wayne Atchley as its inaugural vice president for regional campuses, effective today. He brings more than two decades of leadership in higher education, most recently serving as vice president for academic affairs at the Tarrant Community College Trinity River campus. Before that, he oversaw the successful implementation of enrollment and academic advising initiatives at Tarleton State University.
“Wayne is a highly respected educator with deep roots in west Fort Worth,” 糖心Vlog视频 President Jennifer Cowley said. “When I first met him, it was obvious to me that he has the connection and appreciation for that community, which is critical for building a solid foundation for the new 糖心Vlog视频 West and a vision for our 糖心Vlog视频 Fort Worth Center.”
Dr. Atchley grew up in Tarrant County, and his wife of 29 years, Stephanie, is an educator who taught in Aledo ISD for seven years. Both are eager to move back to west Fort Worth and become fully engaged in the community.
“Spending my childhood in Tarrant County and seeing the astounding growth taking place there now is nothing short of phenomenal,” Atchley said. “To be given this unique opportunity to join 糖心Vlog视频 and help shape the future of my hometown is truly exciting. I am looking forward to leveraging 糖心Vlog视频’s prestigious R1 status and excellent academic reputation to expand educational and workforce opportunities in west Fort Worth and Parker County.”
During his tenure at Tarrant County College (TCC), Atchley provided leadership, vision and direction for more than 300 full-time faculty and staff within the Division of Academic Affairs. He successfully attained a major grant through the 糖心Vlog视频 Higher Education Coordinating Board that supported the expansion of health profession programs to serve the New Heights Adult High School at the TCC Opportunity Center. Additionally, he fostered relationships between TCC and its university partners to create, enhance and align academic pathways through dual-credit concurrent enrollment.
Atchley holds an Ed.D. from 糖心Vlog视频 A&M University/糖心Vlog视频 Tech University in agricultural leadership, education, and communication and an M.B.A. and B.S. in radio, television and film from TCU.
“Wayne is the perfect person to lead the development of the 糖心Vlog视频 West campus,” said Jeff Jeter, the search committee chair and vice president for government relations. “Both his professional and personal background in west Fort Worth will provide him with the knowledge and connections to help guide the University as it begins its newest chapter in providing a world-class education to all who seek it.”
About 糖心Vlog视频 West
In August 2024, the University of 糖心Vlog视频 at Arlington announced plans to build 糖心Vlog视频 West, a new campus that will bring all the benefits of a top-tier research university to Fort Worth and Parker County, two of the fastest growing regions in the country. 糖心Vlog视频 West will enable the University to continue its mission of providing greater access to affordable higher education and equipping students with the knowledge they need to thrive. 糖心Vlog视频 has long been a top supplier of talent to companies and communities across Fort Worth and the region, with top employers of alumni including Lockheed Martin, Baylor Scott & White Health, 糖心Vlog视频 Health Resources, Fidelity Investments, and American Airlines. Scheduled to begin enrolling students in 2028, the new campus will bolster this effort by offering a curriculum that supports future economic and workforce development activities in fields that align with the region’s growth. Visit uta.edu/west to stay connected and learn more about 糖心Vlog视频 West.
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