Marshall University has appointed Dr. Sonja G. Cantrell of Milton as the university registrar, effective Aug. 1.
Cantrell, who has served as the associate registrar since 2010, will be replacing Roberta Ferguson, who is retiring later this month. Ferguson held the position for more than 30 years.
As registrar, Cantrell will be responsible for overseeing all student records and offering a variety of enrollment and support services, according to Dr. Gayle Ormiston, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.
“Dr. Cantrell has demonstrated outstanding leadership with her wealth of knowledge regarding enrollment management and student information services,” Ormiston said. “She is the perfect fit for this position and we are thrilled to have her as our new registrar.”
Cantrell received her doctoral degree in educational leadership in 2016, her doctoral degree in educational curriculum and instruction in 2014, her master’s degree in adult and technical education in 1999 and her bachelor’s degree in 1996, all from Marshall. Prior to her position as associate registrar, Cantrell served as the director of admissions and recruitment for Mountwest Community and Technical College.
“As a proud alumna, I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the dedicated staff of the Marshall University Registrar’s Office,” Cantrell said. “I look forward to serving the university in this new role and contributing to our legacy of academic success.”
William “Billy” Biggs will be taking over Cantrell’s position as associate registrar. He will be responsible for the management and coordination of registration and the scheduling of courses.
“I’m excited for this opportunity to continue working in the Registrar’s Office, and help our office grow into the future,” Biggs said.
Biggs has served as the assistant registrar since 2011. He received his master’s degree in human resource management from Marshall in 2008, and his bachelor’s degree in physical education from West Virginia University in 2006.