• Megan Zothman (pictured) was named chief human resources officer on Oct. 29. Her appointment was effective Nov. 4.

Other new hires…

• Erik Goplin has joined the Physical Plant as a carpenter, effective Nov. 4.

• Laura Hansen will join the Department of Social Work as an adjunct faculty member, effective Jan. 1.

• Clint Newman has been named assistant women’s basketball coach in the Department of Athletics, effective Nov. 4.

• Bridget Tews has been named assistant registrar/curriculum coordinator in the Office of Records and Registration, effective Nov. 9.