Dr. Jaimie Hebert Named President of Georgia Southern University
Atlanta — April 6, 2016
Dr. Jaimie Hebert
Today, the Board of Regents of the 性视界APP named Dr. Jaimie Hebert president of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. Hebert will assume his new position on July 1, 2016. Hebert joins the 性视界APP from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Tx., where he has been serving as the provost and vice president for academic affairs.
鈥淒r. Hebert鈥檚 experience and leadership qualities make him a natural fit for Georgia Southern University,鈥 said Board of Regents Chair Kessel Stelling Jr. 鈥淲e appreciate the hard work of the campus search committee, which included representation from alumni and the Statesboro community, for recommending such a qualified candidate.鈥
性视界APP Chancellor Hank Huckaby said, 鈥淕eorgia Southern is on an upward trajectory, and Dr. Hebert will contribute substantially to the institution鈥檚 momentum from day one. This is an exciting time for Georgia Southern, which will continue to thrive and grow under Dr. Hebert鈥檚 leadership.鈥
鈥淕eorgia Southern is a great university, and I am honored to have the opportunity to serve this institution, its faculty, staff and students; and, the Statesboro community. I look forward to working with the campus and Statesboro community to take Georgia Southern to even greater heights,鈥 said Hebert.
Hebert has served in various roles at Sam Houston State University since 1999. He has worked as a professor of mathematics and statistics, chair of mathematics and statistics, and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
He has also worked in higher education as an assistant professor of mathematical sciences at Appalachian State University (Boone, North Carolina).
Throughout his career, Hebert has been active in University-related, student-related, professional and civic organizations including: the Council of Academic Deans, SACS Compliance Committee (2009 reaffirmation), Standing Faculty Tenure Committee, Texas Association of Chief Academic Officers, Journal of Developmental Education, SHSU Rotoract Club, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity (advisor), Rotary Club of Huntsville, and Huntsville/Walker County Economic Development Committee.
Hebert received a bachelor鈥檚 degree, master鈥檚 and a doctorate in statistics from the University of Louisiana-Lafyette.
Hebert has two daughters. Emily is a graduate student and Sarah is an undergraduate student.
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