Experience

Warren Wilson College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• President

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Warren Wilson College is an independent college located just outside of Asheville NC in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. The college is known for its intentional integration of high quality academics, community engagement, and career preparation in an experiential learning environment with a liberal arts foundation. One of ten federally recognized work colleges in the nation, Warren Wilson prepares students for a successful life of engagement and meaning. Warren Wilson College is an independent college located just outside of Asheville NC in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. The college is known for its intentional integration of high quality academics, community engagement, and career preparation in an experiential learning environment with a liberal arts foundation. One of ten federally recognized work colleges in the nation, Warren Wilson prepares students for a successful life of engagement and meaning.



Queens University of Charlotte

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  Leadership for five academic units: the College of Arts and Sciences and the Cato School of Education, the Blair College of Health and the Presbyterian School of Nursing, the McColl School of Business, and the Knight School of Communication. Also responsible for Student Affairs (Residence Life, Health & Wellness, Student Engagement), Everett Library, Registrar's Office, the Center for International Education, the Vandiver Center for Career Development, and the Center for Student Success (which includes Academic Advising and Student Disabilities Services). Show less

• Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2014

  Leadership for the Sciences, the Humanities, the Social Sciences, and the Arts. Oversight of 80+ faculty with specific initiatives in each area. Served on President's Council and led multiple university initiatives.

• Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

  • Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

  Primary responsibility was accreditation, resulting in 2011 Reaffirmation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools with no recommendations. Also oversaw the Center for Student Success, Student Disability Services, and Academic Technology (with an emphasis on best practices for online education).

• Chair, Department of English

  • Aug 2005 - Jul 2009

  Led one of the largest departments in the College of Arts & Sciences, including the First Year Writing Program. Responsible for curriculum development, assessment, first year writing initiatives, course scheduling, and Dean's leadership committee with other CAS chairs.

• Faculty, English Department

  • Aug 1990 - Jan 2009