SHC Names VP For Academic Affairs

Spring Hill College (SHC) of Mobile has named Dr. Michael Ferry as its new vice president (VP) for academic affairs. Ferry is tasked with leading academic planning and supporting faculty, programs and initiatives that promote student success across the college. He previously served as SHC’s associate provost for academic affairs, and throughout his nearly two-decade tenure there, Ferry has helped guide several of the institution’s most significant academic initiatives. He played a key role in developing the College’s Strategic Alliance with Rockhurst University, expanding academic opportunities for students through new partnerships and program pathways. Ferry also oversees the college’s Italy Center in Bologna, which provides semester and summer study abroad opportunities for students enrolled at SHC and other institutions across the country. He serves as co-chair of the College’s Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Accreditation Steering Committee, helping guide the institution’s comprehensive self-study process ahead of its upcoming reaffirmation review.