Kentucky Wesleyan College announces the appointment of Stephen Germic, Ph.D., as provost and vice president of academic affairs, the position previously held by President James Cousins. Dr. Germic most recently served as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Aquinas College in Michigan and previous to that position was provost at Rocky Mountain College in Montana.
Dr. Germic holds a B.A. in English from Albion College and a Ph.D. in American Literature from Wayne State University. He has developed academic programs at two small colleges and has served as a faculty member at several institutions in the United States, and in Cairo, Egypt, and Dubai. He has published one book, “American Green: Class, Crisis, and the Deployment of Nature in Central Park, Yosemite, and Yellowstone,” and numerous articles, reviews, poetry and creative nonfiction.
“It is a genuine honor and privilege to be joining President Cousins and the wonderful faculty, staff and students of KWC,” said Dr. Germic. “It felt like home from the moment I visited campus. It’s a very special place, and I look forward to working with everyone toward the College’s continued growth and success!”
Dr. Cousins said, “Dr. Germic brings decades of relevant and related experience to this role. He’s a seasoned administrator, exceptional scholar and an experienced instructor. We look forward to the fresh perspectives he will bring and are confident that his contributions will bring lasting benefits to the college.”
Dr. Germic arrived at Kentucky Wesleyan on September 3.