Valerie N. Bridgeforth

Vice President for Student Affairs

vbridgeforth@wmcarey.edu
(601) 318-6188
King Student Center

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Valerie Bridgeforth serves as Vice President for Student Affairs at William Carey University. She joined the University in 2007 as the Director of Residence Life & Housing and was selected as Dean of Students in 2013. Mrs. Bridgeforth entered the field of Student Affairs as a Hall Director in Residence Life. Her passion for higher education and helping college students pursue their purpose began through her roles in Student Affairs. Valerie is married to James, and they are members of West Point Baptist Church.

Degrees and Certifications

• Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, The University of Southern Mississippi, 2023
• Master’s, Education, Student Affairs Administration, The University of Southern Mississippi, 2007
• Bachelors, Speech Communication, The University of Southern Mississippi, 2006