John O. Schwenn
| John O. Schwenn | |
|---|---|
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| 4th President of Dalton State College | |
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In office March 1, 2008 – December 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | James A. Burran |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Venable, Interim |
| Interim President of Emporia State University | |
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In office July 1, 2006 – October 31, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Kay Schallenkamp |
| Succeeded by | Michael R. Lane |
| Vice President for Academic Affairs at Emporia State University | |
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In office 1997–2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 19, 1949 La Crosse, Wisconsin |
| Spouse(s) | Judy Schwenn |
| Alma mater |
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (B.S.) University of Wisconsin–Madison (M.S.; PhD) |
| Occupation | Education |
John O. Schwenn, Ph.D, (born August 19, 1949) is a former American education administrator, most recently serving as the Dalton State College's fourth president. Before his presidency at Dalton State, Schwenn served various roles at Emporia State University and Delta State University[1]
Biography
Education
In 1971, Schwenn graduated as a psychology major from University of Wisconsin–La Crosse.[2] From 1973 to 1976, Schwann attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, graduating from the graduate school and with a doctoral degree.[3]
Early career and Emporia State University
In 1976, Schwann began his nearly forty-year career in higher education as the Delta State University Director of Special Education.[4] Thirteen years later in 1989, Schwenn moved to Emporia, Kansas to become [Emporia State University]]'s (ESU) associate chair of the Psychology department. Schwenn held various positions including the Chair of Psychology Department, and the academic affairs associate vice president.[5] In 1997 when the university received a new president, Schwenn began his ten-year career as the academic affairs vice president and provost.[6] In July 2006, Schwenn began his career as the Emporia State interim president, serving until October 31, 2006.[7]
Delta State College president
In November 2007, Schwann was selected as Dalton State College's fourth president of, beginning in March 2008.[3] While Schwenn was president of Dalton State, he increased the number of bachelor's degrees offered at the college from six to 17, increased graduation rates, expanded the college with a satellite campus in Gilmer County and developed the college’s first residence hall, which opened in 2010. He has also overseen the growth of faculty and student research. Also, the percentage of Hispanic students enrolled at the college has increased from 10.8 percent in fall 2007 to 19.3 percent in fall 2013.[8] Schwenn retired in December 2014.[9]
References
- ↑ "Emporia St. Official Named President of Dalton St.". Associated Press. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
- ↑ "E-State's Schwenn finalist for Georgia job". Retrieved 2016-06-19.
- 1 2 "John Schwenn Named President of Dalton State College". Retrieved 2016-06-19.
- ↑ Associated Press (2007-12-01). "Schwenn named president of Dalton State Colleg | Region New - Northwest Georgia News: Home". Northwest Georgia News. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
- ↑ "Dalton State gets new president | Local News". daltondailycitizen.com. 2007-11-30. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
- ↑ "John O. Schwann". Retrieved 2016-06-19.
- ↑ "ESU's Schwenn lands president job in Georgia". Retrieved 2016-06-19.
- ↑ "Schwenn to retire from Dalton State". The Daily Citizen.
- ↑ "Dalton State - Dalton President John O. Schwenn to Retire this December". Retrieved 2016-06-19.