Historical List of Secretaries

Historical List of Secretaries

View our historical list of individuals who have served as Secretary of the University and the Board of Trustees.
Name Dates Served Remarks
Taylor, Christie L. 6/21/2021-present
Prioleau, Florence W. 2015-6/20/2021 General Counsel
Hampshire-Cowan, Artis G. 1992-2015 Vice President, Human Resource Management; Acting President; Interim Chief Operating Officer
Smith, Francis S. 9/24/1992-11/1992 Interim Secretary
Rotan, Constance M. 1989-1992
Nichols, Owen D. 1971-1989
Stanton, G. Frederick 7/1/1960–8/31/1960, 1/24/1961-1963 Acting Secretary
Browne, Vincent J. 9/15/1960-1/24/1961 Acting Secretary
Nabrit Jr., James M. 9/15/1939–10/24/1939, 11/1/1939– 6/1/1960 Acting Secretary
Hill, Richard Hurst 7/1/1938-9/15/1939
Scott, Emmett Jay 7/1/1919-6/30/1938
Cook, George W. 9/21/1909 – 6/30/1919
Safford, George H. 1/19/1899-9/21/1909
Johnson, James B. 12/27/1873 – 1/10/1899
Barber, Amsi L. 9/30/1872-12/27/1873
Sladen, Joseph A. 4/1/1872-5/5/1872
Cole, John A. 4/22/1869 – 4/1/1872, 8/5/1872-9/27/1872
Robinson, E.W. 12/10/1867-4/8/1869
Cushman, E. M. 3/19/1867-12/20/1867