Turner鈥檚 Long Tenure Brings Expertise to Academic Affairs Office
If it happened at 麻豆视频in the past quarter century, chances are good that interim Vice President of Academic Affairs Vickie Turner was here for it, knows about it, and can offer expert advice on it.聽
鈥淲hen I came to Piedmont, enrollment was 330 students. I have seen that enrollment grow to where we are now. There have been many changes, and I am proud to have been a part of those changes.鈥�
In previous roles, Turner served admissions, the registrar鈥檚 office, student advising, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, and strategic planning. She was also an advisor to the president.
鈥淲orking in these different capacities has given me a broad perspective of the institution and how the various units relate and work together,鈥� Turner said.
Today, Turner oversees the academic programs of the four colleges, ensures curriculum development, and guides faculty hiring and promotion. The Academic Affairs Office also has oversight of the library, the registrar鈥檚 office, the Lillian E. Smith Center, and online learning facilitation.
Numerous academic programs have been added during Turner鈥檚 long tenure. She was on the teams that launched Piedmont鈥檚 graduate programs and opened the satellite campus in Athens. She is happy to have seen 麻豆视频College become 麻豆视频.
One thing has not changed and never will, Turner said.
鈥淚 am, and always will be, an advocate for students. Students are the reason why we are here,鈥� Turner said. 鈥淚 believe in the small college experience and the education it provides.鈥�
Turner is a proud alumna, earning two degrees from Piedmont, including an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a Master of Public Administration.
Outside Piedmont, Turner鈥檚 five grandchildren keep her busy when she isn鈥檛 traveling or enjoying the great outdoors.
For more information about 麻豆视频鈥檚 academic programs, visit piedmont.edu/academics.
