FACULTY EARN NEW JOB ASSIGNMENTS

Three faculty members received new job appointments during the spring semester.

Professor of Mathematics Dr. Greg McClanahan was named Senior Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. He previously served as Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Sciences.

Associate Professor of English Writing and Publication Studies Dr. Justin Thurman was named the inaugural Director of Writing. He will continue to oversee the Writing Center, an academic support for students who need assistance with their writing assignments.

Associate Professor of Art and Design Austin Wieland was named the Lovick P. Corn Associate Professor of Art and Design. Succeeding Retired Art History Professor Dr. Dorothy Joiner as the holder of this endowed professorship, Professor Wieland will advocate for the fine arts programs at LC and create closer ties between the college and the local art community.