John O. Schwenn

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]

John O. Schwenn
4th President of Dalton State College
In office
March 1, 2008 – December 31, 2014
Preceded byJames A. Burran
Succeeded byMargaret H. Venable
Interim President of Emporia State University
In office
July 1, 2006 – October 31, 2006
Preceded byKay Schallenkamp
Succeeded byMichael R. Lane
Vice President for Academic Affairs
at Emporia State University
In office
1997 – February 29, 2008
Personal details
Born (1949-08-19) August 19, 1949
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Spouse(s)Judy Schwenn
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse (B.S.)
University of Wisconsin–Madison (M.S.; PhD)
OccupationEducation

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]

Dalton 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, undergraduate programs were increased from six to 17, increased graduation rates, expanded the college with a satellite campus in Gilmer County, Georgia and established the first residence hall on Dalton State's campus in 2010.[8] Schwenn retired in December 2014.[9]

References
  1. "Emporia St. Official Named President of Dalton St". Associated Press. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  2. "E-State's Schwenn finalist for Georgia job". Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  3. "John Schwenn Named President of Dalton State College". Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  4. Associated Press (December 1, 2007). "Schwenn named president of Dalton State Colleg | Region New - Northwest Georgia News: Home". Northwest Georgia News. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  5. "Dalton State gets new president | Local News". daltondailycitizen.com. November 30, 2007. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  6. "John O. Schwann". Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  7. "ESU's Schwenn lands president job in Georgia". Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  8. "Schwenn to retire from Dalton State". The Daily Citizen.
  9. "Dalton State - Dalton President John O. Schwenn to Retire this December". Retrieved June 19, 2016.
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