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College appoints Dr. Jude V. Nixon dean of arts and sciences
Salem State College's Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of Dr. Jude V. Nixon as the college's new dean of the School of Arts & Sciences. Currently, he is a professor of English and director of the Honors College at Oakland (Michigan) University. Dr. Nixon holds a bachelor's degree in theology from Lancaster Bible College, a master's degree in English from Millersville University and a PhD in 19th - and 20th - century British literature from Temple University, all in Pennsylvania.
In announcing Dr. Nixon's appointment, Salem State president Patricia Maguire Meservey expressed confidence that Nixon "is the right fit at the right time for our institution. We have set aggressive goals as part of our recently completed five-year strategic plan," she noted, "and Jude Nixon's extensive experience in the areas of higher education principles, practices and procedures, along with the strength of his administrative skills, make him the appropriate choice for our School of Arts & Sciences."
Dr. Nixon brings to Salem State a record of innovative and dynamic leadership, a firm foundation in academics and a respect for scholarly research, strong teaching and publishing credentials and a commitment to community engagement. "As Salem State's dean of arts and sciences," he says, "I plan to be the most forceful and articulate voice on campus for quality undergraduate and graduate programs, and will proactively promote teaching, scholarship, research, internships, and community service among and between our faculty, students and the communities that benefit from the educated men and women this college provides to the regional work force."
Prior to his tenure at Oakland University, Dr. Jude Nixon held English professorships at Wayne State University in Michigan, Baylor University in Texas and Pennsylvania's Philadelphia Biblical University. At the latter, he also served as chairman of the humanities department.
"Jude Nixon," notes Salem State's vice president of academic affairs and provost, Dr. Kristin Esterberg, "is a distinguished scholar and visionary leader who brings to the college extraordinary energy and talent. We look forward to July 6, when he assumes his new role at Salem State."