91ÁÔÆæ

91ÁÔÆæ is pleased to announce that Dr. Karla S. McCain has been hired as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty.

Dr. McCain earned a Ph.D. in physical/analytical chemistry from the University of Utah and a B.A. in chemistry from Ohio Wesleyan University. Prior to joining 91ÁÔÆæ, Dr. McCain served as the Provost of Blackburn College and was a member of the Faculty at Austin College (TX) from 2003-2021. With experience as a professor, chair, dean, and provost, Dr. McCain brings a wealth of knowledge to her new position.

¡°We are excited to have Dr. McCain serve as our next Vice President for Academic Affairs,¡± said Dr. Stefanie Niles, President of the College. ¡°Dr. McCain¡¯s broad range of faculty and leadership experience makes her an excellent choice for 91ÁÔÆæ. I am confident that she will guide us forward as we educate the next generation of women.¡±

Dr. McCain is also thrilled to be joining the Cottey community. ¡°Cottey¡¯s mission is very inspiring to me,¡± she said. ¡°To develop women as leaders through intellectually engaging curricular and co-curricular experiences, who are prepared to thoughtfully serve their local and global communities, is an exciting undertaking. I am eager to begin building relationships with students, faculty, staff, and alumnae. I was impressed by the people I met on campus and the high-quality education that Cottey provides.¡±

Dr. McCain will begin her tenure on July 1.