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Dr. Keith McClanahan Named Ozarka College Provost and Executive Vice President of Learning

Published on July 22, 2015


Ozarka College is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Keith McClanahan as the Provost and Executive Vice President of Learning. Dr. McClanahan comes to Ozarka College from Arkansas State University-Beebe, where he most recently served as the Director of Advanced Technology and Allied Health. Dr. McClanahan began his service at ASU-Beebe in 1995 as the Industrial Relations Coordinator and Director of Economic Development and served in a wide variety of other positions prior to assuming his most recent position at Beebe.  

"We are very excited to welcome Dr. McClanahan, " said Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College President. "He is a seasoned academic leader, native to Arkansas and very well respected across the state. His engaging style and leadership experience will be key to advancing Ozarka College as we serve the region's students. "

Dr. McClanahan is a first generation college graduate from the Arkansas Delta, who recognized that education is the key to economic improvement for individuals and for the communities they serve. He has a variety of teaching experiences at both four-year and two-year institutions of higher education. Dr. McClanahan taught Electrical Engineering and Systems Engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy, Electronics Technology and Manufacturing and Processes at ASU-Beebe, and Manufacturing and Processes for ASU-Jonesboro students in the BS Technology program with CADD emphasis.  

Dr. McClanahan earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mississippi and his Specialist degree in Community College Teaching and his Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University.   Before joining ASU-Beebe, Dr. McClanahan was the maintenance supervisor for Bryce Corporation, an industrial manufacturing facility in Searcy. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps enlisting as a Private and later earned a commission and retired at the rank of Major.










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