Friday, March 19, 2021

Dr. Travis Malone Appointed as Dean of Batten Honors College

Dr. Travis Malone has been appointed Dean of the Batten Honors College of Virginia Wesleyan University effective at the conclusion of this academic year, President Scott D. Miller has announced. He replaces Founding Dean Dr. Joyce Easter, who will return to the VWU faculty as Professor of Chemistry.

“I thank Dr. Easter for her leadership as Founding Dean,” said President Miller. “I know that the Batten Honors College will remain in outstanding hands with Dr. Malone.”

Dr. Malone is in his 15th year at VWU, having served as Professor of Theatre and the Founding Dean of the University's Susan S. Goode School of Arts and Humanities. In the latter capacity, he assisted with fundraising and served as faculty liaison for construction of the Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center and the renovation of Susan T. Beverly Hall.