Bennett College is a small, private, historically Black liberal arts college for women. The College offers women an education conducive to excellence in scholarly pursuits; preparation for leadership roles in the workplace, society, and the world; and lifelong learning in a technologically advanced, complex global society. As a United Methodist Church-related institution, Bennett College promotes morally-grounded maturation, intellectual honesty, purposeful public service, and responsible civic action.
Bennett College’s administration is committed to serving the needs of the students of Bennett College. The administration is made up of seven divisions which include the Office of the President, Academic Affairs, Business and Finance, Institutional Advancement, Administrative Services, Student Affairs, and Enrollment Management.
Administrative Team
Learn more about Bennett’s administrative team.
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Suzanne Elise Walsh, M.S., J.D. President of Bennett College President’s Office Office: (336) 517-2225 |
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Dr. Gwendolyn O’Neal Chief Operations Officer President’s Office Office: (336) 517-2225 gwendolyn.o’neal@bennett.edu |
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Dr. Willietta Gibson Interim Dean of Faculty Academic Affairs Office: (336) 517-1203 wgibson@bennett.edu |
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Jim Hastings Vice President for Business and Finance Business and Finance Office: (336) 517-2115 james.hastings@bennett.edu |
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LaDaniel Gatling II Vice President of Institutional Advancement Institutional Advancement Office: (336) 517-1761 ladaniel.gatling@bennett.edu |
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Catherine Hurd Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Experience Enrollment Management Office: (336) 517-2159 catherine.hurd@bennett.edu |
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Kimberly Drye-Dancy Dean of Student Experience & Title IX Student Affairs / Title IX Office: (336) 517-2298 kdrye-dancy@bennett.edu |
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Andrena Coleman Associate Vice President of Operations and Logistics Administrative Services Office: (336) 517-2168 acoleman@bennett.edu |
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Ebony Kendrick Director of Human Resources Human Resources Office: (336) 517-8632 ekendrick@bennett.edu |