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David Goodwin of Birmingham has been named director of alumni and parent programs at ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ, effective Nov. 17.

Goodwin will provide leadership for programs related to the ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Alumni Association and ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Parents Association, working to build networks and ongoing relationships with those key constituencies.

"David's strong experience in recruiting and motivating volunteers will help ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ in his new role," said Michael D. Morgan, ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ's vice president for university relations. "Volunteers are the lifeblood of both the ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Alumni Association and ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ Parents Association, and with David's help, these organizations will continue the growth and impact they have experienced in recent years."

Goodwin, a 2003 ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ graduate, has been coordinator of volunteer services for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham. Earlier, he worked for the Birmingham YMCA and in the service industry.

Goodwin represents the growing constituency group of non-traditional students within ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ's alumni base, Morgan said. Goodwin completed his degree while working full-time.

"I am thrilled to join ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ as director of alumni and parent programs," Godwin said. "My family has a wonderful history with the university, and in many ways I grew up on campus. I hope I will be able to share the excitement from campus with alumni, parents and friends around the globe. I look forward to the challenges and great fun ahead."

Goodwin's wife, Janet, is student employment coordinator at ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ.