Leadership
Meet ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµâ€™s leaders, including our President, Administration and Board of Trustees. All are committed to keeping the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ experience truly exceptional. With their guidance, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ continues to reach new heights as an institution dedicated to academic excellence, responsible citizenship, and personal and professional growth.
Office of the President
Dr. John Wells was selected as the 24th president of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ in November 2024 after a unanimous vote by the College’s Board of Trustees. Dr. Wells brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ.
Strategic leadership
Board of trustees
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµâ€™s Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership to the College by employing its members’ expertise in everything from finance to philanthropy. The trustees act as members of the governing board of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ, which is responsible for basic oversight and governance of the institution, including educational and fiscal policy; granting of degrees; and promotion and tenure of faculty.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ administration
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµâ€™s departmental directors lead each area of the College in providing programs, services and facilities conducive to the learning process and accommodating the diverse educational, recreational and cultural interests of both the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ students and the general public.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ Leadership
Board of Trustees
President
Dr. John Wells
(706) 379-5137 |
Executive Assistant to the President
Teresa Kelley
(706) 379-5137 |
Special Assistant to the President
Clint Hobbs
(706) 379-5045 |
Senior Vice President
Vice President for Advancement
Mark Dotson
(706) 379-5029 |
Vice President for Finance and Administration
Bobby Moye
(706) 379-5370 |
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Eloise A. Whisenhunt
Professor of English
(706) 379-5156 |
Vice President for Student Engagement and Athletics
Emily Carella
(706) 379-5172 |
Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing
Kayla Walker
(706) 203-2239 |
Vice President for Professional Readiness & Experiential Programs
Dr. Matt. A Byron
Dean of Curriculum
Professor of History
(706) 379-5221 |
Executive Director for Accreditation, Assessment, and FOTA
Dr. Keith DeFoor
(706) 379-5156 |
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Quick facts
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Mission and goals
We adhere to the Wesleyan tradition that seeks to develop both a trained mind and a warm heart.
