Leadership

We empower our campus through liberal arts and professional programs emphasizing service, social justice, and leadership development.

The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Leadership Team advises and guides the President and college on institutional goals to best serve the students of the College. Learn about our President, and meet the Leadership Team.

Words from the President

“The College is poised for a bright future, and I’m honored for the opportunity to be a part of its growth. With a committed faculty and staff and a student body marked by innovation and community service, I’m excited to see where we can go together.â€

Dr. Dozier

President
John Dozier

Meet the President

Dr. Dozier became President of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø in April 2024. With prior roles at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the University of South Carolina, and Kennedy-King College in Chicago, Dr. Dozier has proven leadership skills, complemented by a passion for building caring communities in higher education. Dr. Dozier will continue to uphold ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’s vision and its commitment to its values.

Executive Leadership

Elise Ahyi

Chief of Staff | Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Dr. Jeffrey Bowe

Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Technology, and Analytics

Howard Cook, MCJ

Associate Vice President of Safety and Emergency Services

Julie Fleming

Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing

Bruce M. Lawrence

Vice President of Development

Dr. Sandra Rouse

Vice President of Student Affairs

John Togba Sampson

Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration

Gillian Stewart-Wells

Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Senior Leadership Team

Dr. Lisa Assante

Dean | School of Business and Leadership

Penny Bellesen

Executive Assistant to the President

Melissia Brannen, Ed.D.

Executive Director of Civic and Community Engagement

Mark Cox

Assistant Vice President of Technology

Glen Crawford

Director of Athletics

Dr. Brennan Davis

Vice Provost of Academic Affairs

Dr. Mariam Dittmann

Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness

Kimberly Greene

Assistant Vice President for Human Resources

Joye Hipp

Director of Engagement and Executive Secretary for the Board of Trustees

Julie King

Major Gifts Officer and Title IX Coordinator

Jonathan M. Mador, FAAC®

Executive Director of Financial Aid and Scholarship

Dr. David McCracken

Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences | English Program Chair | Professor of English

Sharon Murphy

Assistant Provost for Educational Compliance | Registrar

Robert Riley

Director of Operations

Schrendria F. Robinson, MPH, MDiv

Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life

Kadarius Seegars

Assistant Vice President of Admissions & Enrollment Marketing

Matt Troutman

Dean of Students

Dr. Tracy West

Dean of the School of Education | Professor of Special Education

Emily Wilson

Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

Meet the Board

Our Board of Trustees has a range of expertise and provides invaluable direction to our College. We're proud to have these passionate individuals serving ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø