Board appoints Dr. Carol Bradford as interim EVP for health affairs and interim dean of medical school
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Summary
The board approved a two‑year interim appointment of Dr. Carol Bradford to lead health affairs and the medical school; Regents urged measurable outcomes and the appointment will be followed by implementation steps and continued negotiations related to the settlement.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents on Jan. 30 approved the appointment of Dr. Carol Bradford as interim executive vice president for health affairs and interim dean of the medical school for a two‑year term.
President Rebecca Cunningham introduced Bradford and said the university began a search more than a year ago but, given recent developments, sought rapid interim leadership to provide stability. Cunningham said Bradford brings "nationally respected" experience, including service as dean of the Ohio State University College of Medicine and leadership roles at the Wexner Medical Center.
Dr. Bradford accepted the appointment and said she was "incredibly grateful and humbled by this opportunity to serve," and that she looks forward to working with faculty, learners, staff and the broader community during a "pivotal moment for our university, our people, and our state."
Regent Mohammed told the board he sees the structural adjustment as a chance to reset the academic health enterprise and urged that the interim appointment produce "measurable, visible" progress, especially around access for vulnerable communities and rebuilding public trust. Regent Ruth Johnson, who said she interviewed the candidate, praised Bradford’s relational style and collaborative leadership.
The motion to appoint Bradford was seconded on the record and passed by voice vote; the transcript records affirmative voice votes but does not provide a roll‑call tally.
What happens next: Dr. Bradford will serve in the interim for two years while the university and board work through follow‑on definitive agreements stemming from the mediated settlement. The board said it will present more detailed agreements and any employment agreement terms for further review as appropriate.
Quotes in this article are drawn from the meeting transcript and are attributed to speakers as recorded.
