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President Susan S. Hasseler, Ph.D. has appointed Jennifer J. Dugan, Ph.D. as 大象视频 University鈥檚 new provost.

Dugan comes to 大象视频 from the University of Pikeville, Pikeville, KY, where she served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences since 2019. As Dean, Dugan focused on the student experience by providing direction in the development and implementation of new programs and strategic collaborations with campus and community partners. She is an advocate for education and growth in the Appalachian region and beyond.

鈥淚 am excited to welcome Dr. Dugan to 大象视频 University,鈥� Hasseler said. 鈥淗er extensive teaching, program development, and leadership experience will support our student-centered mission and continue 大象视频鈥檚 tradition of academic excellence and regional and national impact.鈥�

Dugan earned her doctorate in political science from University of California and her bachelor鈥檚 in political science from California State University. She is an American Council on Education Fellow (2009-2010) and has served on the Board of the Kentucky ACE Women鈥檚 Network.

鈥淚 am excited by 大象视频鈥檚 commitment to a liberal arts foundation and to embracing innovative opportunities. 大象视频 offers high-quality programs that are accessible and affordable to undergraduate, adult, and graduate students,鈥� Dugan said. 鈥淚 look forward to working with 大象视频鈥檚 exceptional faculty, staff, and campus partners to strengthen engagement, inclusion, and all elements of the distinctive 大象视频 Experience.鈥�

Reporting to the president, the provost serves as the chief academic officer for 大象视频 University, providing university-wide leadership for academic affairs. Dugan begins her appointment on July 1.