VALDOSTA, GA (WTXL) -- Dr. Cecil Staton has been named as the interim president of Valdosta State University. Current president, William McKinney, recently announced that he was stepping down.
"Cecil has an extensive academic background in higher education combined with solid experience in leading a business operation that makes him uniquely qualified to provide leadership at Valdosta State during this important period," said University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby. "We are fortunate to have someone of Cecil's caliber in the University System who can step in and ensure Valdosta State continues to move forward."
He will assume presidential responsibilities at Valdosta State on July 1, 2015.
