Evangel VP to retire

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Sheri Phillips has been an Evangel University employee for 35 years.

An Evangel University vice president is retiring after 35 years with the school.

Sheri Phillips, vice president for student development, is scheduled to exit May 15, according to a news release. She's held the vice president position for eight years.

“Sheri has served Evangel in several roles that have had a tremendous and lasting impact on the university,” said Michael Kolstad, vice president for university advancement, in the release. “She has been a tireless professional, an incredibly helpful co-worker and a good friend."

As student development leader, Phillips oversees community and spiritual life, student activities, housing, public safety, counseling and health services. She's additionally a member of the president's cabinet and the university planning council.

Evangel expects to announce an interim vice president for student development in the coming weeks, according to the release.