McHaney Named New College of Education Dean at AASU

Savannah, GA—April 22, 2004—Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) announces the selection of Dr. Jane H. McHaney as dean of the College of Education. In her new role, McHaney will be responsible for strategic planning, faculty appointments, budgetary and administrative oversight, and operations within the College of Education. She also will be responsible for forging new and innovative links with the larger community. McHaney will begin her duties as dean in July.

"AASU is extremely pleased to welcome Dr. McHaney to Armstrong Atlantic and Savannah," said Edward Thompson III, vice president of Academic Affairs and dean of faculty at AASU. "Dr. McHaney is an experienced and widely recognized leader in the education and training of teachers. She will continue the fine work already being done in the AASU College of Education."

McHaney stated that she is looking forward to joining AASU and the College of Education. "I am energized by the progress the College of Education has made toward creating distinctive programs and the potential for strengthening collaborative efforts with public schools, businesses, and the community."

McHaney currently serves as dean of the College of Education and professor of education at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), where she is responsible for accredited undergraduate and graduate programs with 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, 61 full-time faculty, and a budget of $5 million dollars. McHaney previously served as dean of the Bagwell College of Education and professor of Early Childhood Education and Reading at Kennesaw State University.