East Georgia State College (EGSC) recently selected the college’s next Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs after a national search. Dr. Catherine Whelan has accepted the position and will begin in January.
“I would like to personally thank the Provost Search Committee for their dedication and
work over several months to help complete this search,” EGSC President Dr. David Schecter
commented. “We are excited to have Dr. Whelan join our team and community here at
EGSC. With her knowledge and background in education, I know she will be a great asset to
the college.”
Dr. Whelan has extensive academic experience in both the United States and Australia.
Most recently, she served as the National Dean of the School of Business at the University
of Notre Dame Australia. Previously, she was at Georgia College State University for
sixteen years, including service as the Interim Associate Dean of the College of Business,
Chair of the Department of Accounting, and Professor of Accounting. An ACE Fellow in
2014-15, her primary placement was in the Office of the Chancellor at the University of
Tennessee, Knoxville.
Whelan is committed to enhancing student success through the delivery of innovative
academic and co-curricular programs. During her time at Georgia College, she earned both
the University Excellence in Teaching Award and the University Excellence in Service Award.
Educated in Australia, Whelan holds a Ph.D. in Accounting, a Master of Accounting, and an
MBA from Bond University. She also earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the
Queensland University of Technology and a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie
University.
“I’m excited to be joining the East Georgia State College community and look forward to
working with faculty and staff to ensure the success of our students.” Stated Dr. Whelan.
