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Dr. Sheila Jones has been appointed as the new Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC), ending a 15-month search for the position. Jones, who has been serving as the Interim Provost since August 2023, was chosen over other finalists including Dr. Micheal Pullin and Daniel Powell. GRCC President Lepper praised Jones’ leadership and commitment to the college, and assured that measures would be taken to prevent any conflict of interest due to Jones’ spouse working at the same college.
Sheila Jones Appointed as Provost at Grand Rapids Community College
Sheila Jones has been named the new Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC).
Having served as the Interim Provost since August 2023, Jones was appointed following a 15-month search. The initial provost search did not result in any hires from suggested finalists including Dean Micheal Pullin of Queensborough Community College and Daniel Powell, VP of Academic Success at Northwest Vista College.
GRCC President Lepper announced the decision in an email to faculty and staff on April 12. “Based upon feedback, Dr. Jones was clearly the obvious choice,” Lepper stated. “She has provided stability to academic and student affairs and leadership with our strategic plan and accreditation reaffirmation process.”
Jones joined GRCC in 2016 as Dean of Instructional Support before assuming the role of Associate Provost for Instructional Support and Institutional Planning in 2022. Prior to GRCC, Jones was the District Director of the Robert Elmore Honors College at Broward College where she was also an Associate Professor of History.
Lepper addressed potential conflict of interest concerns regarding Jones’ spouse, Assistant Professor of Humanities Dr. Chris Johnston, working at GRCC. Lepper reassured that in alignment with the College’s Conflict of Interest Policy, alternative arrangements would be made.
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