Kenneth Hawkinson | |
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12th President of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | |
Assumed office July 1, 2015 | |
Preceded by | F. Javier Cevallos |
Personal details | |
Born | Carpentersville,Illinois,U.S. |
Education | Western Illinois University (BA,MA) Southern Illinois University Carbondale (PhD) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army Illinois National Guard |
Kenneth S. Hawkinson is an American academic administrator and communication scholar serving as the 12th president of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He assumed office on July 1,2015. [1] He has announced that he is retiring in the Summer of 2025,but his specific retirement date has yet to be determined. [2]
Hawkinson is a native of Carpentersville,Illinois. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and Master of Arts in speech communication from Western Illinois University,followed by a PhD in speech communication and performance from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. As a Fulbright scholar,Hawkinson taught abroad at the University of Ouagadougou. He also conducted research in African history and folklore. [3]
Hawkinson served as a member of the Illinois National Guard and United States Army. As a field artillery officer and executive officer for a field artillery battery,he was called to active duty as an infantry officer in Germany. He was also a volunteer with the Peace Corps. [4] In 2016,Hawkinson was inducted into the U.S. Army ROTC National Hall of Fame. [5]
Hawkinson was an assistant professor,associate professor,and full professor of communication at Western Illinois University. He later worked as the provost and academic vice president,associate provost,and associate vice president for budget,planning and personnel. Hawkinson was selected as the 12th president of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 2015,succeeding F. Javier Cevallos. [6] Hawkinson's presidency has included guiding the university through the COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding associated challenges. This included moving nearly all functions of the university,including classes,online in Spring 2020. Hawkinson followed by committing to return to primarily in-person operations and classes the following academic year and beyond. This decision has not been without controversy,with a number of lawsuits filed disputing the decision.[ citation needed ]
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