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Marietta College has announced a new provost and dean of the faculty.
Kathleen Dougherty will begin her tenure July 1 at Marietta College.
Dougherty succeeds Charles Stinemetz, who since August has served as the interim provost.
As the second-highest ranking officer of the college, Dougherty will lead the Office of Academic Affairs, which includes more than 100 members of the faculty and dozens of staff and serves more than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students.
She has a bachelor's in philosophy from St. Olaf College and a master's and doctorate in philosophy from the University of Oklahoma. Her scholarly interests are in moral theory, specifically virtue ethics and the development of the moral self.
"I am honored to be joining the leadership team at Marietta College and grateful that my career has led me to this wonderful institution with a rich and compelling history," she said.
Dougherty will provide strong leadership in Academic Affairs, has an inherent appreciation of shared governance and possesses the vision to make effective, mission-focused change, Marietta College President Bill Ruud said.
"Dr. Dougherty is an inspired choice to be Marietta's chief academic officer, and I know the faculty, staff, and students will benefit from her guidance and astuteness," Ruud said. "Throughout the meticulous search process, Kathleen proved to be philosophically well-aligned with the direction Marietta College is moving. More importantly, her wide-ranging and successful experiences at Alma College have prepared her well for this opportunity at Marietta."
Over a 25-year career, Dougherty was a faculty member, researcher, fundraiser, dean and senior administrator. She was the provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Alma (Mich.) College from 2018-22 and has been on sabbatical this past year.
Alma experienced considerable academic innovation under Dougherty's leadership.
She led the development of new academic programs, including an undergraduate engineering program and the introduction of the college's first graduate programs.
"We are pleased that Dr. Dougherty will join the Marietta College family, and we are excited to see how she positively impacts the ongoing academic excellence and innovation that has defined a Marietta education for nearly 200 years," said Matt Weekley, class of 1981, chairman of the Board of Trustees. "Her passions and expertise as a scholar and administrator align perfectly with the College's priorities. We look forward to her leadership as we pursue bold aspirations for our institution and the students we serve."
Dougherty grew up in Ashland, Ohio, where her parents still reside. Her daughter, Emma, attends Stanford Law School. Dougherty will soon move to Marietta with her cat, Betsy.
"Having grown up in central Ohio, it is truly a joy to return to the region I call home and to serve an institution that I have long held in high regard," she said.