TUSCALOOSA - AL -
Steve
Fair has been named to serve as Interim President of Shelton State Community
College in Tuscaloosa. Mark Heinrick has been the presiding officer. However, Heinrick has agreed to a three year deal as the chancellor of Alabama's two year college system.
Fair
has most recently served as Dean of Technical Services at the school
coordinating all aspects of instruction in the Technical Division. Previously
he has served as Dean of Administrative Services, Associate Dean of
Technical Services, and Director of Training for Existing Business and Industry
(TEBI) at Shelton State. In his role as Director of TEBI, Fair supervised the
operation of Training for Existing Business and Industry, Continuing Education,
and the Lifelong Learning Center. Fair served as a liaison to the West Alabama
business community and coordinated training programs that were responsive to
the needs of the local workforce.
Before
directing TEBI at Shelton State, Fair taught Machine Tool technology and
Computerized Numerical Control courses for twelve years. During this time, he
achieved a 99-percent job placement rate for graduates, created a partnership
with The University of Alabama Department of Mechanical Engineering, and
negotiated equipment donations valued at over $150,000.
Fair
holds a B.S. degree from Athens University and a Masters Degree in Management
from the University of Alabama. He also spent ten years in the private
sector with Atrax Research and Development Corporation.
Camille
Cochrane, Special Assistant to the President for External Affairs, said, "I
cannot think of a better choice than Steve Fair to lead this school through a
period of transition as the search for a permanent president gets underway.
Steve knows the intricacies of every aspect of our operation and is respected
and well-liked by everyone on campus. His relationships with our corporate
educational partners, Mercedes-Benz, Parker Towing, Hunt Refining and many
others, will insure the continued success of those programs. I know he will
step into his new role quickly and easily."
