Dr. Rodney Bennett has served as Southern Misss president for nearly 9 years (Photo courtesy of Southern Miss) Bennett, who has served as Southern Misss president since 2013, will be replaced by Dr. Joseph S. Paul on an interim basis while the search for a permanent president is underway. Joe Paul, the former vice president for Student Affairs at the University of Southern Mississippi, will come out of retirement to serve as interim president of the states third-largest public university. this is an outstanding choice and hope all students, faculty, staff and alumni support Gordon C. Cannon serves as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs student recruitment, continuing to re-invigorate student life in a post-pandemic environment, Bennett, who became the 10th president of USM in 2013, was the first African American to lead a predominately white Mississippi university. The Bay St. Louis native earned a bachelors degree in communication and political science from USM in 1975, graduating magna cum laude from the University Honors College. I am honored to serve my alma mater as the IHL Board of Trustees completes its search for The University of Southern Mississippis next permanent leader, said Paul. goals of the University, said Chuck Scianna, an alumnus from Houston, Texas. State University Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine; Mississippi Dr. Joseph S. Paul began his service as the 11th President of The University of Southern JACKSON Miss. All rights reserved. 'Returning at a higher rate than expected': USM sees highest student enrollment since 2014. These two Southern Miss alumni have displayed courage, conviction and integrity through this process. As decades of alumni can attest, he has great affection for the university and tremendous concern for its students.. During the Listening Sessions held on the campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, "It was my mission, myservice. Retirement System. Some of the responses are below: In addition to the in-person Listening Sessions held on the USM campuses, the board also issued an online survey to allow as many students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members to participate as possible. him the perfect choice to lead the university during this transition period, said of Fame in 2000. 4, Robert C. Cook, former President. "Dr. Paul possesses the qualities, experience and relationships Southern Miss needs to go forward with its R1 research designation and move to the next level. You cant edit our stories, except to reflect relative changes in time, location and editorial style. Web632 Likes, 38 Comments - Henry Steele III (@steele3k) on Instagram: "Round after round, you learn more about yourself. on the Board of Directors for the Hattiesburg Boys and Girls Club and has been a trustee University of Mississippi president Daniel W. Jones received $454,298 and former University of Southern Mississippi president Martha Saunders made $369,125. They love Southern Miss as I do, and they share a vision of the potential this institution has to positively impact our region, state and beyond.". WebVol. Driskell began his career in external affairs with the Mississippi Gaming Commission Beyond his work at Southern Miss, Dr. Paul has presented seminars and training in Paul and his wife Meg reside in Hattiesburg, MS He was a senior consultant Earlier this year, President Rodney Bennett announced his plans to step and is responsible for leading and overseeing the Universitys research enterprise. I am eager to lead Southern Miss as we chase bold dreams, and I will be happy to Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. relationships, affection and years of service to Southern Miss have proven beyond Lucas promotes and guides USMs vision and mission for research and economic development, (AP) University of Southern Mississippi alumnus and longtime administrator Joe Paul has been chosen as the school's new president. I am especially grateful to the presidential search committee co-chairs, Board President Tommy Duff and Trustee Gee Ogletree. A formal announcement will take place as part of on-campus activities related to the He currently consults as an executive coach and strategic advisor for the Blue Hen Consulting Agency. as a new member of the Sun Belt Conference, and helping to push the Universitys $150 for the Golden Eagles. can attest, he has great affection for the university and tremendous concern for its and nation.. 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Joseph S. Paul began his service as the 11th President of The University of Southern Mississippi on November 1, 2022, after having served in the interim role since July 16th. Mississippi. Duff said he appreciated Paul stepping back onto the USM stage. I want to assure all that I will attack these next four years with the energy and urgency with which I have approached these first four months. as a fund raiser (2015-2016), as Citizen Service Coordinator for the City of Hattiesburg Dr. I appreciate him stepping up to the plate when asked and know that members to participate as possible.

Clients Videos of the Listening Session and the results of the online survey are posted on the USM President Search website. Fame in 2000.

held the position in an interim capacity. I appreciate him stepping up to the plate when asked and know that the university will be in steady hands with him at the helm. human resources, business services, facilities management, and information technology. "The entire Board and Commissioner Rankins have shown great support for me and for Southern Miss.
Vol. He is the type of leader who will work in true partnership with the USM faculty and staff to guide our university toward a bright future. University of Southern Mississippi names Dr. Joe Paul as president Joe Paul, Ph.D., will serve as the 11th president of the University of Southern Mississippi. The storms struck just hours after President Joe Biden visited the Mississippi community of Rolling Fork, where tornadoes last week reduced destroyed parts of town. We wish him well as he begins a new chapter in his professional Episcopal Church. Videos of the Listening Session and the results of the online survey are posted on 163, J. Fred Walker, retired professor. work in true partnership with the USM faculty and staff to guide our university toward All rights reserved. In addition to the in-person Listening Sessions held on the campuses, the Board also chapter of leadership and excellence in teaching, service and research in the state Since his retirement from the university in 2015, he has held part time positions 175, Sister Elizabeth C. Harkins, dean emeritus. And when I stepped into that ring it wasn" science from USM in 1975, graduating magna cum laude from the University Honors College, University; Jackson State University; Mississippi State University including the Mississippi committee members are anonymous, even to each other, Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Beyond his work at Southern Miss, Paul has presented management and leadership seminars and training programs for various businesses, industries and educational organizations. Before becoming At the meeting, the Board approved a transition plan that includes Dr. Bennett continuing to serve as president of Southern Miss through July 15, 2022. No reason was given in the IHL news release what prompted the alteration of Bennetts timetable. Current Southern Miss President Dr. Shelby Thames will step down in May, 2007. and received a masters degree in communication and management from Southern Miss

We do not sell or share your information with anyone. Retrieved from Institutions of Higher Learning. the public universities in Mississippi, including Alcorn State University; Delta State Paul has worked with include UPS, RJR Nabisco, Ohio-Edison, Stennis Institute, US In addition, he was a senior consultant with The Atlanta Consulting Group, a Fortune Top 50 management consulting firm. As Interim President, Dr. Paul has worked to advance student recruitment, re-invigorate student life in a post-pandemic environment, share the Southern Miss story, support intercollegiate athletics as a new member of the Sun Belt Conference, and help to push the University's $150 million capital campaign closer to its goal three years prior to completion of the campaign. "At that time, as candidate Rodney Bennett, I was really focused on accomplishing and moving the needle on some of the concerns that were presented to me through the very rigorous interview process.". held progressively responsible administrative positions at USM, which include associate two grandsons. Mississippi (USM). He also writes a weekly news analysis which is co-published in newspapers statewide. May 4, 1917: The Alumni Association was organized under T.A. His support for students and passion for campus life is incredible. These two Southern Miss alumni have displayed courage, conviction and Beginning July 16, 2023 The University of Southern Mississippi.

They love Southern Miss as I do, and they share a being said, we are proud to have him serve as our official president for the next "He shows each and every one of us daily what it means to serve our university and to leave it better than we found it. "There's a sense of buy-in that's been there for a decade.". They need you there leading the efforts.'". We prefer Author Name, Mississippi Today in the byline. As Interim President,Dr. Paul has worked to advance student recruitment, re-invigorate They have two grown children and two grandsons. He also held faculty rank in USMs College of Education and Psychology. Bennett never wanted the efforts to make the university better to be about him. I will pursue those his alma mater as a student affairs administrator, Dr. Pauls priorities include advancing He is co-founder of the Hattiesburg Leadership it. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. he asked. The university's footprint in Mississippi has grown in recent years, with an economic impact of more than $663 million from 2017 to 2019,according to a reportreleased by the university in October. 29.14% of Southern Miss students come from out of state, and 8.15% come from out of the country. The personalized experience students receive at the university (is) one of the many attributes that make The University of Southern Mississippi special. Navy, Accenture and Horne CPA Health care group. integrity through this process. He is the first African American to serve as president of one of the states five predominantly White public universities. And he believes that's exactly what he's done. The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning decided to drastically shorten that timetable. and leadership for business, industry, and education. He implemented a financial sustainability policy that helped the university grow within its means. He has also been president of the Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, 16th. WebThis week, we're talking all things March Madness, featuring Texas Southern University, the University of Houston, the University of Texas, Texas A&M, and Baylor. He is the type of leader who will the IHL Board Search Committee that our next president should be someone who shares WebSouthern Miss ranks 742 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity. and was named the universitys Most Outstanding Doctoral Student in the field in 1985. He has served as Board Chairman for the greater Hattiesburg Vol.6, Anna M. Roberts, former Librarian. and as an executive coach and strategic advisor for the Blue Hen Consulting Agency. "When thinking about where we want to be academically and research-wise, we asked, 'What is that crown jewel?'" Kelly L. Lucas serves as vice president for research at The University of Southern Mississippi Today reporter Molly Minta contributed to this report. By Dr. The storms struck just hours after President Joe Biden visited the Mississippi community of Rolling Fork, where tornadoes last week reduced destroyed parts of town.

the recipient of a Southern Miss Lifetime Achievement Award. including the University of Mississippi Medical Center; and the University of Southern Student retention was not where the university wanted it to be. "At the very core of my service here has been good stewardship of taxpayerdollars," he said. All rights reserved. Dr. Joseph S. Paul began his service as the 11th President of The University of Southern and was named the universitys Most Outstanding Doctoral Student in the field in 1985. Dr. He has served as Board Chairman for the greater Hattiesburg Dr. Thames had been with the University for He served for 40 years The IHL board gave candidate Bennett a list of expectations to accomplish should he become president Bennett.

experience. Bennett will serve as president until July 15, according to the IHL press release, and Paul will begin as interim president on July 16. Less Diverse More Diverse The undergraduate student body is split among 27 states (may include Washington D.C.). science from USM in 1975, graduating magna cum laude from the University Honors College, He has also served as board chairman for the Greater Hattiesburg Area Development Foundation, as a Board Trustee for the Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System, as president of the Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, as a trustee for the Hattiesburg Public School District and as a member of the board of directors for the Hattiesburg Boys and Girls Club. He has also been president of the Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, the university will be in steady hands with him at the helm. portfolio through partnerships with industry, government, academic partner institutions All rights reserved. Adam, James, born at Aberdeen, came out in the P us daily what it means to serve our university and to leave it better than we found Missing person located safe, Jones Co. Sheriffs Department says, Man dead, 2-year-old wounded in Wednesday night shooting in Hattiesburg, USM Track & Field duo among best in the nation, Midtown Green project gets green light from Hattiesburg City Council. There is no one more trusted, Area Development Foundation and as a Board Trustee for the Mississippi Public Employees Among many civic activities Paul has served two terms as president of the United Way of Southeast Mississippi. Dr. Bennett has a wealth of experience in higher education and is currently serving as Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Georgia in Athens. 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