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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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Mission and goals

We adhere to the Wesleyan tradition that seeks to develop both a trained mind and a warm heart.