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October 11, 2006

UNM Human Resources Vice President Carkeek Takes Job in Virginia
Thompson named interim

Susan Carkeek, who has headed UNM's human resources department for the past ten years, has been named the chief human resources officer at the University of Virginia. She will begin her new duties on November 1.

Acting UNM President David Harris commended Carkeek for her years of service. “Susan has made a wonderful contribution to this university and has been instrumental in solidifying UNM's employee relations.”

Harris has appointed Carolyn Thompson as interim vice president for human resources. In addition to a strong background in human resource management, Thompson has extensive experience in strategic planning, change management, process improvement and re-engineering.

Harris noted that for the past year Thompson has been leading the administrative consolidation initiatives across the university and also provided planning and facilitation services for the UNM Health Summit held last year. “From these experiences, Carolyn has gained a broad knowledge of UNM issues and opportunities,” said Harris. “Her enlightened approach to change management is in sync with this administration's goals.”

Thompson has a master of education and a bachelor of arts in education, both from Towson University in Maryland.

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