Indiana Wesleyan University names new chancellor to lead National and Global Campus

Lucas, who is currently provost and executive vice president at Corban University, will begin his duties as chancellor elect beginning Aug. 28, giving him time to work alongside Hahn for a smooth transition. Lucas will assume full responsibility as chancellor on Oct. 1.

"As we come to the close of the first quarter of the 21st century, colleges and universities find themselves under increasing pressure to redefine and reinvent themselves to meet the demands of a dynamic market and rapid technological shifts," Lucas said. "I came to IWU because I believe National and Global is poised to meet this challenge by building on a legacy of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit and creating relevant alternative approaches to higher education in the U.S. and around the world."

In his current position at Corban University, a private, independent college in Salem, Oregon, Lucas has overseen academics, enrollment and marketing, and strategic planning.

"Those who know Dr. Lucas have described him as innovative, strategic, entrepreneurial, inspirational, globally minded and gospel-centered," Wright said. "He is passionate about developing educational partners around the world with the goal of growing online enrollment."

The chancellor serves as the chief administrative officer of the IWU-National and Global Campus. This campus serves more than 10,000 students at 15 education centers in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, as well as all online students, who come from the United States and 30 other countries. IWU's DeVoe School of Business, the School of Nursing, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Educational Leadership, the School of Service and Leadership, and the Division of Liberal Arts are all housed within the National and Global campuses.

During Lucas' tenure, Corban University created the Certificate of Education in response to a specific need among adult students in Oregon. He also developed Corban's graduate program, which has grown to several different program offerings, and he created both local and international partnerships with school districts, medical facilities, mission agencies, public entities and the Chemawa Indian School. He also started Corban's first international teaching site in Jakarta, Indonesia, and has provided oversight to international programs in five countries.

Prior to joining the staff at Corban University, Lucas worked as a secondary language arts teacher.

He has a Doctor of Arts and a Master of Arts in English from Idaho State University. He earned his Bachelor of Science in English and Secondary Education in Language Arts from Western Baptist College, where he also was named a NAIA Academic All-American in soccer.

About Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is a Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church that is committed to global liberal arts and professional education. The university system includes IWU—Marion, where about 3,000 students are enrolled in traditional programs on the main campus in Marion, Ind.; IWU—National and Global, which includes more than 10,000 adult learners throughout the world who study online or at 15 education centers in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio; and Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University, which offers a practical and student-centered approach for busy, working ministers. IWU's DeVoe School of Business, the School of Nursing, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Educational Leadership, the School of Service and Leadership, and the Division of Liberal Arts are all housed within the National and Global campus.More information is available at www.indwes.edu.

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