A longtime college administrator, Randolph "Randy" Williams is the new head of Elon University's Multicultural Center.
Williams will focus on promoting alumni ethnic and racial groups and fundraising for diversity initiatives. He is also Elon's new presidential fellow.
According to elon.edu, Williams is "eager to join a community where everyone deeply cares about developing citizens with the competencies to excel in and contribute value to a complex global society."
Prior to joining the Elon community, Williams served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at North Carolina Wesleyan College. He was also an Assistant Dean of Students at the College of William & Mary and Associate Dean of Students at Hampden-Sydney College.
Williams received a master's degree in education from Longwood University in Virginia and a doctorate in educational policy, planning and leadership from William and Mary.