Ozarka College announced Tuesday the hiring of Keith McClanahan as provost and executive vice president of learning.
McClanahan comes to Ozarka College from Arkansas State University-Beebe, where he most recently served as the director of advanced technology and allied health. McClanahan began at ASU-Beebe in 1995 as industrial relations coordinator and director of economic development.
“We are very excited to welcome Dr. McClanahan,” Richard Dawe, Ozarka College president, said in a news release. “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.”
McClanahan is a first generation college graduate. He 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 reaching and his doctoral degree in educational leadership from Arkansas State University.