Southern Research selects new president and CEO
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Allen Bolton will also serve as its new executive vice president for strategy and finance.
Carpenter recently served as the City of Birmingham’s director of innovation and economic opportunity, where he led the city’s efforts in workforce development, COVID recovery and business expansion. He will lead the independent, non-profit scientific research organization which employs more than 400 engineers and scientists.
UAB President Ray Watts, who chairs the Southern Research Board of Directors, said Carpenter and Bolton are “forward-thinking leaders who are ready to chart a bold new course for Southern Research.” Alabama Power President and CEO Mark Crosswhite, a board member, said the two men’s “vision and expertise will play an important role in leading this institution forward as a continued center of excellence.”
University of Alabama student Jacob Driskill of Crossville, AL, participated in UAâs Cooperative Education Program for spring 2021. Driskill worked for Tiffin Motorhomes.
In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. This program offers work related to the academic major or career interests of each student.
While in school, students carry regular course schedules. While on co-op, they work with professionals in their fields who supervise their training and work. At work, co-op students earn competitive salaries and may receive benefit packages in addition to valuable job experience. Participants maintain their full-time student status while at work and have priority registration status each semester through graduation.
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TUSCALOOSA TUSCALOOSA A student from Hewitt-Trussville High School and a student from Leeds High School participated in the University of Alabama’s Cooperative Education program for the fall 2020 semester.
In the Cooperative Education Program, students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time employment. The program offers work related to the academic major or career interests of each student.
Cory Weems, of Trussville, worked for Southern Company Services, a Southern Company. Scott Landers, of Leeds, worked for Jordan & Skala Engineers, Inc.
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While in school, students carry regular course schedules. While on co-op, they work with professionals in their fields who supervise their training and work. At work, co-op students earn competitive salaries and may receive benefit packages in addition to valuable job experience. Participants maintain their full-time student status while at work and have priority regi
University of Alabama launches search for investment consultant for DC plans
University of Alabama System, Tuscaloosa, is searching for an investment consultant for its defined contribution plans.
The system issued an RFP due to the pending expiration of the contract of current consultant SageView Advisory Group as well as due diligence, according to an email from the system s human resources group.
SageView Advisory Group is eligible to rebid, the email said.
The system s DC plans are the $2.8 billion University of Alabama System 403(b) plan, $160 million University of Alabama System 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, $123 million UAB Hospital Management LLC 403(b) Plan, and three other plans each with less than $4 million in assets.