Waldrop to serve as A&S interim dean  

            AMERICUS--Dr. Jeffrey Waldrop, professor of English and co-director of the University Honors Program, has agreed to serve as the interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective Feb. 1, 2010. He will fill the position vacated by Dr. David Garrison who was hired as the new vice president of Academic Affairs at Lagrange College.

             Waldrop has been at Georgia Southwestern State University for fifteen years, during which time he has served as chair of the English Department, faculty intern for the Office of Academic Affairs, chair of the Academic Affairs Committee and coordinator for the Studies Abroad Program, among other duties. 

            "Dr. Waldrop’s extensive experience as both an administrator and faculty member will be essential during this transitional period, and I look forward to working with him in this role," said Dr. Brian Adler, vice president of Academic Affairs. 
 
            The decision to appoint Waldrop was made after consultation with the Arts and Sciences Council of Chairs, along with input from the faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
            The search process for a permanent dean will begin early in 2010.  Dr. Lettie Watford, dean of the School of Education, has been appointed the chair of the search committee.                                                 

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