{"id":17446,"date":"2020-02-20T13:14:23","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T18:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/?p=17446"},"modified":"2020-02-20T13:14:23","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T18:14:23","slug":"dr-greg-nelson-returns-to-tusculum-board-helps-ensure-a-seamless-transition-to-dr-scott-hummel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/news\/2020\/dr-greg-nelson-returns-to-tusculum-board-helps-ensure-a-seamless-transition-to-dr-scott-hummel\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Greg Nelson returns to Tusculum board, helps ensure a seamless transition to Dr. Scott Hummel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 With Dr. Scott Hummel now serving as president at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tusculum.edu\/\">Tusculum University<\/a>, the man who led the institution prior to his arrival has returned to a seat on the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17447\" style=\"width: 280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"Dr. \"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17447\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17447\" src=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Greg-Nelson-270x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Greg-Nelson-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Greg-Nelson-768x855.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Greg-Nelson-920x1024.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Greg-Nelson-180x200.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Greg-Nelson-135x150.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Greg-Nelson-108x120.jpg 108w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Greg-Nelson-90x100.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dr.-Greg-Nelson-45x50.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-17447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Greg Nelson<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Dr. Greg Nelson had been a trustee since 2014 and was serving as chairman when the board appointed him acting president in August. Now, he will once again join other trustees in setting the policy direction for Tennessee\u2019s first higher education institution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe welcome Dr. Nelson\u2019s return to the board and thank him for providing excellent administrative leadership as we searched for our next president,\u201d said Tom Wennogle, the board\u2019s chairman. \u201cDr. Nelson will be a tremendous asset to the board with the knowledge he gained the last six months. That information will enable us to make the best decisions for Tusculum.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Dr. Nelson will serve as special assistant to the president, assuring that Dr. Hummel will have a strong start by providing helpful details on the many exciting initiatives Tusculum is pursuing. The two will consult regularly in the initial stages of Dr. Hummel\u2019s presidency, which began Monday, Feb. 17.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is always beneficial when an organization has a seamless transition in leadership, and I am grateful to have Dr. Nelson\u2019s guidance as I begin my service to Tusculum,\u201d Dr. Hummel said. \u201cEver since I was selected as president, Dr. Nelson has been extremely gracious in sharing his knowledge and insight into this exceptional university, and I am pleased that will continue. It will be extremely helpful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Nelson said he is happy to remain involved with Tusculum and ensure Dr. Hummel has everything he needs to be successful.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy knowledge of Tusculum grew exponentially as acting president,\u201d Dr. Nelson said. \u201cI have a much deeper understanding of our university\u2019s strengths and opportunities that I can share with the board as we deliberate and help Dr. Hummel during his presidency. Dr. Hummel will excel as president, and I look forward to working with him as he leads Tusculum.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the university, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tusculum.edu\">www.tusculum.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><p><strong>GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 With Dr. Scott Hummel now serving as president at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tusculum.edu\/\">Tusculum University<\/a>, the man who led the institution prior to his arrival has returned to a seat on the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Greg Nelson had been a trustee since 2014 and was serving as chairman when the board appointed him acting president in August. 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