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The two top marketing and communications officers on campus have resigned.
Tom Taylor, vice president of enrollment, marketing and communications, and Tony Proudfoot, associate vice president for university marketing and communications, were spokesmen for the university. Taylor came to Ball State in 2005 to fill the then-newly created position, according to his published biography on the university website.
Tony Proudfoot, associate vice president for university marketing and communications, has worked at Ball State since 2007, serving as the primary spokesperson for the university, his online bio says.
Ball State President Paul Ferguson made the announcements in an email to faculty this morning. He also announced Julie Hopwood, senior adviser to the president, will fill Taylor's position for the interim.
"Each is pursuing new professional opportunities," Ferguson said in an email. "I wish them every success and appreciate their years of service to Ball State."
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