news-category: College of Arts and Sciences 秀色短视频-Webb Provost Names Dr. Jennifer Buckner Interim Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences By Office of University Communications On June 14, 2022 Dr. Jennifer Bucker, Interim Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences National Search Process Underway for New Dean BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥斝闵淌悠-Webb University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Karen Aubrey has announced that Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences Dr. Jennifer Bucker has been named interim dean, effective immediately. Buckner, who also serves as a professor of English, has served as associate dean of the College of Arts & Sciences since November 2021. 鈥淛ennifer Buckner will provide continuity for the departments and programs in College of Arts & Sciences,鈥 Aubrey affirmed. 鈥淲ith her 15 years of service to GWU, Buckner will be able to effectively lead the College to pursue the University鈥檚 mission of preparing graduates for leadership and service in their communities.鈥 Dr. Jennifer Buckner is also a professor and past chair of the Department of English Languageand Literature. Buckner came to 秀色短视频-Webb in 2007 as the director of Peer Tutoring and Developmental Education and instructor of English. She has also served as the director of the Writing Center and is a professor and a past chair of the Department of English Language and Literature. She has a MA in English from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Ph.D. in English, writing, rhetoric and new media from Old Dominion University (Norfolk, Va.). 鈥淚t is an honor to serve as interim dean,鈥 Buckner shared. 鈥淚 see this as an opportunity to celebrate the thoughtful contributions the faculty and students in the College of Arts and Sciences are making at 秀色短视频-Webb. We know industry is looking for the skills our University teaches; I look forward to collaborating with colleagues to find creative ways to marry what the world needs with what we鈥檙e passionate about.鈥 Buckner鈥檚 responsibilities include collaborating with the Office of Enrollment Management to grow enrollment and the Office of Advancement on fundraising activities. She will work closely with other deans and professional program leaders to integrate the arts and sciences with professional programs. A national search process for a new dean of the College of Arts & Sciences is underway. 秀色短视频-Webb University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to six professional schools, 14 academic departments, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., 秀色短视频-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at 秀色短视频-Webb.edu. Dr. Jennifer Bucker, Interim Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
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