category: Campus News Carson-Newman names Smith to assistant vice president position category: Campus News | February 5, 2018 Elaine Smith (Feb. 5, 2018) – Carson-Newman University President J. Randall O’Brien has announced the promotion of Elaine Smith to the position of assistant vice president of Finance and Business. “Elaine has served her alma mater exceedingly well for 27 years in multiple capacities,” said O’Brien. “As her area of service continues to expand, it is fitting that her title match her responsibilities. I am pleased to announce this much deserved promotion.” Smith currently serves as controller and director of Human Resources, a role she will continue to fulfill. The Carson-Newman alumna joined the University in 1990 as Advancement Systems Manager. During her time at the institution, she has served as director of Advancement Services/campaign coordinator, staff accountant, and controller. Martha Chambers, vice president of Finance and Business, says that Smith’s organizational skills are second to none and have not only benefited her office, but the University. “In my position, you really have to have a second person that you can rely on. Without a doubt, Elaine is that person.” Her community involvement has included the United Way of Jefferson County and Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority. She has also provided professional consulting for area businesses. Smith earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree from Carson-Newman in 1989 and her MBA in 2012 from the University. She, along with her husband Brian, reside in Jefferson City. They have one son, Tyler.
Campus News Samaritan House Family Ministries named Non-Profit of the Year Samaritan House Family Ministries was selected as the Non-Profit of the Year for Jefferson County. The ministry is a component of Carson-Newman University’s Appalachian Ministries of the Smokies (AMOS). The […]
Campus News Carson-Newman takes top honors in national marketing and advertising awards Carson-Newman University’s Marketing and Communications Office was among the top winners in multiple categories in the 2022 Collegiate Advertising Awards. The Collegiate Advertising Awards is a national program recognizing higher […]
Campus News Carson-Newman students spend Spring Break helping others, sharing the gospel “God is at work.” That was the consensus following Carson-Newman students’ return to campus after serving on GenSend mission trips. Thirty-six students along with members of the C-N community forwent […]