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.

 

Suzanne Elise Walsh, M.S., J.D.
President of Bennett College
President’s Office
Office: (336) 517-2225
Dr. Gwendolyn O’Neal
Chief Operations Officer
President’s Office
Office: (336) 517-2225
gwendolyn.o’neal@bennett.edu
Dr. Willietta Gibson
Interim Dean of Faculty
Academic Affairs
Office: (336) 517-1203
wgibson@bennett.edu
Jim Hastings
Vice President for Business and Finance
Business and Finance
Office: (336) 517-2115
james.hastings@bennett.edu
LaDaniel Gatling II
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Institutional Advancement
Office: (336) 517-1761
ladaniel.gatling@bennett.edu
Catherine Hurd
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Experience
Enrollment Management
Office: (336) 517-2159
catherine.hurd@bennett.edu
Kimberly Drye-Dancy
Dean of Student Experience & Title IX
Student Affairs / Title IX
Office: (336) 517-2298
kdrye-dancy@bennett.edu
Andrena Coleman
Associate Vice President of Operations and Logistics
Administrative Services
Office: (336) 517-2168
acoleman@bennett.edu
Linda Diamond
Director of Human Resources
Human Resources
Office: (336) 517-2109
ldiamond@bennett.edu