Kyle R. Carter, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Western since November 2004, is now the university’s provost and senior vice chancellor, after the board action.

Other administrative changes authorized by Carter and Chancellor John Bardo:

Michelle A. Hargis, director of sponsored research, is now associate dean of the Graduate School and Research.

Bobby Hensley, director of conferences in the Division of Educational Outreach, is now associate director of continuing education.

Kenneth Burbank, professor of engineering, is now head of the department of engineering and technology in the Kimmel School of Construction Management and Technology.

Victor A. Agraz, instructor of biology, is now director of the Upward Bound in Math and Science program.

Jeffrey Hughes, interim director of A.K. Hinds University Center, is now director of the center.

Caroline R. Simpson, a counselor in the Student Counseling Center at Auburn University, will become coordinator of multicultural services at Western, effective Sept. 1.

Arika L. Shafer, formerly coordinator for counseling services at Wheeling Jesuit University, is counselor and coordinator of Campus Leaders Advocating Wellness (CLAW).

Dr. Thomas Patrick Archer, formerly in private medical practice, is now a university physician.