McLoud Named Interim Leader for U of A Human Resources

Photo Submitted

Debbie McLoud

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Debbie McLoud, director of employee services, has been named interim associate vice chancellor for human resources effective Monday, July 11. She is replacing Barbara Abercrombie, who resigned to become vice president for human resources and organizational effectiveness at Texas A&M University.

“With 25 years of experience in human resources at the University of Arkansas, I am confident Debbie McLoud will provide the expert leadership we need for this very important position,” said Tim O’Donnell, vice chancellor for finance and administration. “She’s held the interim title in the past and understands every facet of the job.”

McLoud joined the human resources office in 1991, and became director of employee development and special programs in 2004. She served as interim associate vice chancellor for human resources from Jan. 2010 until Abercrombie was hired in Oct. 2012. McLoud has since served as director of employee services, a position she will continue to hold while serving as interim director.

McLoud received her B.S. in education and human resource development from the University of Arkansas in 1998 and her M.Ed. in human resource development from the university in 2008. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources.

“We have a great team of professionals here at University of Arkansas Human Resources and I am honored that the administration has confidence in me to fill this interim position,” said McLoud. “As always, we will be focused on contributing to the success of the University of Arkansas by providing excellent services aimed at supporting our great faculty and staff.” 

Mike Johnson, associate vice chancellor for facilities will lead the search committee to find a permanent replacement.

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.