The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host Chancellor Corey King as guest speaker at its upcoming monthly meeting in April. Chancellor King will be introducing himself in his new position as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W). Most recently Dr. King had served as Vice Chancellor for Inclusivity and Student Affairs at UW-Green Bay.
The GWC’s upcoming monthly meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 13th at 7 a.m. at 841 Brewhouse: 841 E Milwaukee St, Whitewater. The public is welcome to attend this meeting, so that they may get a chance to hear from Whitewater’s new chancellor and learn more about the future of the University. If interested in attending, RSVP is required. To reserve your spot, contact Jeff Knight at jpk@knightpublicaffairs.com or 920.728.0662 by Monday, April 10th.
“We are excited to hear from Chancellor King at our upcoming meeting,” said GWC president Jeff Knight. “He will be sharing his thoughts on the direction that the University is heading.”
Chancellor King has previously served as Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Financial Services at Bethune-Cookman University prior to his role at UW-Green Bay. King has also held leadership positions at East Carolina University, Wheeling Jesuit University, and the University of Florida. He hopes to offer a bright future for UW-Whitewater by guiding academic success and maintaining a commitment to students.
Chancellor King earned his Bachelor’s degree in curriculum and instruction and Master’s degree in higher education and administration & student affairs from Florida State University. He also earned a doctorate in educational administration and leadership from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
About the GWC
The GWC is an action-oriented group committed to working with citizens, elected officials, and policy makers to identify, craft, and implement a pro-business agenda. Its goals are to advance the economic, educational, and social policies required to energize and secure the Whitewater area’s economic future, as well as protect Whitewater’s quality of life.
Editor’s note: The above news release was received from the Greater Whitewater Committee.
