NEW VP FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

PETERSON NAMED NEW VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Over the summer, Dr. Brian Peterson was named Vice President for Academic Affairs at LaGrange College. Previously serving as Senior Associate Academic Dean at Central College in Pella, Iowa, Dr. Peterson comes to the post with nearly 30 years of experience in higher education.

He brings to the role a passion for student success, according to college President Susanna Baxter.

“Brian has served more than a decade in academic leadership and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this very important role,” she said. “He is a collaborative, creative thinker who embraces the liberal arts and its connection to the workforce.”

“Most importantly, he has a deep love of students and has spent a career devoted to their success.”

Dr. Peterson began his academic career as an instructor of economics and has progressed through a range of faculty and administrative appointments.

“I am both honored and humbled to have been invited to work alongside the administration, faculty and staff at LaGrange,” he said. “The ability to develop these close relationships with faculty is a part of why students come to LaGrange, and my role as VPAA will be to create the academic conditions under which those relationships can thrive.”