Kenneth Hawkinson
Kenneth Hawkinson | |
|---|---|
| 12th President of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | F. Javier Cevallos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | PhD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States ArmyIllinois National Guard |
Kenneth S. Hawkinson is an American academic administrator and communication scholar serving as the 12th president of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He assumed office on July 1, 2015.[1]
Early life and education
Hawkinson is a native of
Career
Hawkinson served as a member of the
Hawkinson was an assistant professor, associate professor, and full professor of communication at Western Illinois University. He later worked as the provost and academic vice president, associate provost, and associate vice president for budget, planning and personnel. Hawkinson was selected as the 12th president of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 2015, succeeding F. Javier Cevallos.[5] Hawkinson's presidency has included guiding the university through the COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding associated challenges. This included moving nearly all functions of the university, including classes, online in Spring 2020. Hawkinson followed by committing to return to primarily in-person operations and classes the following academic year and beyond. This decision has not been without controversy, with a number of lawsuits filed disputing the decision.[citation needed]
KU’s overall full-time equivalency students rose in 2023 for the first time in since 2010. 31% of incoming freshmen in Fall of 2023 were minority students.[6]
References
- ^ "Higher Education". Communications Counsel. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
- ^ "About the President - Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson". www.kutztown.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- ^ "Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson Biography - Provost & Academic Vice President - Western Illinois University". www.wiu.edu. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- ^ Relations, KU University. "Hawkinson inducted into U.S. Army ROTC National Hall of Fame". Berks-Mont News. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- ^ Tatu, Christina. "Kutztown University has a new president". mcall.com. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- ^ "Kutztown University Celebrates Significant Increases in Diversity and Students Served; Highest Freshman GPA ever for Fall 2023". www.kutztown.edu. Retrieved 2024-02-16.