The University of the Virgin Islands has appointed Dr. Nicole Gibbs to the post of Vice Provost for Access and Enrollment Services. Dr. Gibbs will oversee the administration of the offices of the Registrar, Admissions, Financial Aid and Recruitment. She will work with other University committees to promote the recruitment and retention of students, and to develop strategies for University-wide involvement in recruitment and retention initiatives. She began on Oct. 1. A news release is available from the Media Section of the UVI website – http://www.uvi.edu – and from this direct link.