The University of Alabama is a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.

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Martha Griffith

Stuart R. Bell is the current President at [The University of Alabama](/org/the-university-of-alabama). Stuart has previous experience as the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost at Louisiana State University from August 2012 to July 2015, and as Dean of Engineering at the [University of Kansas](/org/university-of-kansas) from August 2002 to August 2012.

Stuart R. Bell received a BS in Nuclear and Mechanical Engineering from [Texas A&M University](/org/texas-a-m-university), followed by an MS and PhD in the same field from the same school.

Some direct reports include Lucy Arnold Sikes - AVP, External Affairs, Ryan Bradley - Vice President for Strategic Communications, and James Dalton - Executive Vice President and Provost.

Stuart R. Bell

Steven Hood is the Interim VP of Student Life at [The University of Alabama](/org/the-university-of-alabama). Prior to their current position, they served as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Housing at the University of TN at Chattanooga from January 2003 to September 2011. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing University Housing and Financial Debt Service Management for Student Development. From July 1999 to January 2003, Steven Hood was the Area Coordinator at [Samford University](/org/samford-university). In this role, they were responsible for the West Campus Area Coordinator. Prior to that, they were the Admissions/Marketing Director at Cross Creek Health Care from November 1996 to March 1999.



Steven Hood works with Ryan Bradley - Vice President for Strategic Communications, James Dalton - Executive Vice President and Provost, and Chad Tindol - Chief Administrative Officer. Steven Hood reports to Stuart R. Bell, President.

Steven Hood

Rachel Porter

Frances Proctor

Lucy Arnold Sikes is the AVP of External Affairs at [The University of Alabama](/org/the-university-of-alabama). Lucy has over 15 years of experience in public relations and corporate communications. 

Sikes began their career as the Vice President of Public Relations for The University of Houston. In this role, they managed all aspects of the university's public relations, including media relations, marketing, and branding. Lucy also oversaw the development and implementation of strategic communications plans. 

In 2003, Sikes left The University of Houston to become the Director of Corporate Relations for the Culverhouse College of Business at [The University of Alabama](/org/the-university-of-alabama). In this role, they were responsible for managing relationships between the college and its business partners. Lucy also helped to raise funds for the college and its programs. 

In 2011, Sikes became the President of the Board of Directors for the Public Relations Council of Alabama (PRCA). The PRCA is the state's longest operating and largest group of public relations practitioners. The organization exists to further the professional and networking interests of today's public relations and communication professionals in private, public and nonprofit businesses and organizations. 

Sikes has a bachelor's degree in communications from [The University of Alabama](/org/the-university-of-alabama). Lucy is a member of the PRCA and the Association for Women in Communications.

Lucy Arnold Sikes received their Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from [Florida State University](/org/florida-state-university).

Some of their coworkers include Chad Tindol - Chief Administrative Officer, Ryan Bradley - Vice President for Strategic Communications, and James Dalton - Executive Vice President and Provost. Their manager is Stuart R. Bell, President.

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