Provost George Hynd announced today that he will leave the College of Charleston to become the new president of Oakland University in Michigan.

George Hynd

George Hynd

Hynd was named provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the College of Charleston in January 2010. He came to the College from Arizona State University, where he was the senior vice provost for education and innovation, foundation professor of psychology and dean and director of the Mary Lou Fulton Institute and Graduate School of Education.

During his time at the College of Charleston, Hynd is credited with successfully creating new undergraduate and graduate degree programs in African American Studies, Exercise Science, Archeology, Public Administration, Finance and a degree completion program aimed at adult learners. He also was instrumental in expanding enrollment recruitment efforts to under-represented and first generation students.

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“The Board of Trustees and I are confident that the faculty, staff, and students of Oakland University will appreciate and benefit from George Hynd’s experience and skillful leadership,” says College of Charleston President Glenn McConnell. “On behalf of the entire College of Charleston community, I congratulate George Hynd on this impressive career milestone, and I wish him every success.”

Hynd’s last day at the College of Charleston will be August 15, 2014.