Bevill State Community College Taps Hagood As Next President

Tuscaloosa AL

11 November, 2020

5:43 PM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL. — Bevill State Community College (BSCC) on Tuesday announced that Walker County School System Superintendent Joel Hagood has been appointed by Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker as the next president of the BSCC system. Hagood's appointment will begin on Jan. 1, 2021. He takes the place of interim President Chris Cox, who has served in a temporary capacity since Oct. 1 following the retirement of President Kim Ennis after a three-decade career with the college. Click here to subscribe to our daily email newsletters and breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices for free. You can also support local journalism by donating as little as $5 a month to become a supporting member or by downloading our free Patch mobile app. "Walker County and the surrounding areas are home and it's an honor to lead a college with such history and purpose in our region," Hagood said in a press release. "I am focused on continuing Bevill State's legacy as a game-changer in education and workforce development and I look forward to being part of its growth for the future." Since 1997, Hagood has worked in education in Walker County, which is home to Bevill State's largest campus. Before assuming his superintendent role, he was a high school principal at Oakman High School and director of curriculum in the Walker County School System. Baker said Hagood's leadership abilities and local expertise made him the ideal candidate. "Bevill State's diversity in programs matches its diversity in geography and I'm confident that with Dr. Hagood at the helm the college will continue to move the needle on student success," Baker said. BSCC has campuses in Carrollton, Fayette Hamilton, Jasper and Sumiton. Follow Patch here for updates or on Facebook and Twitter. You can also download the Patch mobile app, free for Apple and Android mobile devices.