3 academics get new posts at UH-Hilo

The University of Hawaii at Hilo last week announced three new administrative appointments.

Farrah-Marie Gomes is the new vice chancellor for student affairs. Gomes currently serves as UH interim associate vice president for student affairs, a position she has held since April 1.

Bruce Mathews is the new dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management. He served as acting dean from January to July 2012, then interim dean.

A 1986 graduate of UH-Hilo, Mathews joined the university in 1993 as a temporary assistant professor of soils and agronomy, and became a tenure-track assistant professor two years later.

Drew Martin was named interim dean of the College of Business and Education. He joined UH-Hilo in August 2004 and most recently served as professor of marketing.