New Deans chosen

Provost picks new leaders

In order to accommodate the rapid growth of Liberty University

and the need to employ more professionals, Provost Dr. Ronald Godwin has appointed several individuals for academic leadership positions.

The new positions include Angela Rice becoming the new dean for the Jerry Falwell Library, Dr. Deanna Britt being promoted from department chair to dean for the School of Nursing and Dr. Ronald Hawkins serving as dean of the School of Behavioral Sciences.

“Each dean was chosen not only for their academic qualifications, which are absolutely essential, but because of their career experience and demonstrated leadership abilities,” Godwin said. “The process involves my identifying and evaluating one or more candidates and then reviewing and making recommendations of those candidates with
the president.”

According to Godwin, the most essential quality they look for in a dean is the ability to enthusiastically take responsibility for the health and academic outcomes of both online and residential divisions of their schools.

“We have no tolerance for leaders who are not committed to the welfare and development of both online and resident Liberty students,” Godwin said. “I am totally confident that these new deans are the kind of leaders on whom Dr. Hawkins and our President, Jerry Falwell, can rely.”

Follow the Champion’s coverage of the new deans with upcoming profiles on each over the next three weeks.

Janney is the asst. news editor.