Dr. Ron May, vice president of academic affairs at Tusculum College, has extended his tenure to serve through the 2016-17 academic year. Dr. May had originally accepted an invitation to serve Tusculum College through June 30, 2016.
Dr. May, a 1968 graduate of the college, has had a distinguished career in higher education, retiring in June 2014 as president of Ancilla College in Donaldson, Ind. In his career he has taught public school, as well as served as a college professor, department head, dean, vice president and twice as a college president, at Ancilla and at Louisburg College in Louisburg, N.C.
Dr. Ron May
“Tusculum is in the process of transformation in our academic program, and we are delighted that we will continue to have the leadership of Dr. May as we move forward with a number of significant changes approved by the Board of Trustees in the past year,” said Dr. Nancy B. Moody, president of Tusculum College. “His professional background provides a vast experience in higher education administration and will be invaluable as we move forward. We look forward to the continued service and presence of Dr. May and his wife, Joan.”
While his primary responsibilities include leading the academic programs of the college, Dr. May also holds faculty rank as professor of education.
In his career, Dr. May has been recognized by numerous organizations, including by the Leadership Marshall County program with their Leader of the Year Award in 2011. He served Tusculum College as dean of faculty from 1985 to 1988. He also served for a time as the president of the Tusculum College Alumni Association.
Dr. May earned a Doctorate of Education from Indiana University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from East Tennessee State University and an Associate of Science from Vincennes University.
He returned to serve as interim vice president of academic affairs in June 2014. He previously served Tusculum College as dean of faculty from 1985 to 1988.