Hiwassee College names 21st president
By Kristi Cain
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. – James A. Noseworthy of Nashville was named Hiwassee College's 21st president during the Jan. 30 meeting of the Board of Trustees.
"I look forward to the opportunity to lead Hiwassee as we continue the mission of providing a Christian living and learning environment characterized by United Methodist concerns for high standards, responsible living and service," Noseworthy said. "I look forward to moving to Madisonville and becoming a part of the community, both on and beyond campus."
Noseworthy was expected to take office on Feb. 11. He succeeds Interim President James H. Amburgey.
"We are delighted to bring in a person of Dr. Noseworthy's talent and ability to serve as the college's next President," said Board Chairman the Rev. Albert Bowles. "He has a very accomplished career in higher education and the United Methodist Church, and we are looking forward to seeing him do great things for Hiwassee College."
Noseworthy comes to Hiwassee from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), where he served as assistant general secretary for schools, colleges and universities since 1999. In this role, he acted as a chief consultant for the nation's 111 United Methodist colleges and universities and their leaders while developing strategies to meet administrative, academic, financial and student life goals.
Prior to the assistant general secretary position, Noseworthy served eight years with the GBHEM as director of annual conference relations and public policy programs. There, he provided guidance in public policy networking, participated in University Senate reviews, consulted with United Methodist-related colleges and universities and edited publications for the United Methodist Division of Higher Education.
Noseworthy earned his doctorate of ministry degree from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, an honorary doctorate of divinity degree from Iowa Wesleyan College, his master's degree in divinity from Duke University and his bachelor's degree from Simpson College. He also has had pastoral experience, having served as a college chaplain and professor at Simpson College.
He is married to the Rev. Karla Kincannon, a spiritual director, workshop leader and teacher, author and artist, and has three grown children.
"The faculty, staff and students of Hiwassee College all look forward to welcoming Dr. Noseworthy to campus," said Amburgey. "We are also excited about the opportunity to introduce him to the community as he helps launch the college's 2003 ÔHope for the Future' campaign to encourage those in the region to help open doors for Hiwassee as we continue to expand our mission of opening doors for our students and neighbors."
Hiwassee is Tennessee's only private two-year residential liberal arts college. Working and learning on Hiwassee's 400 acres are about 450 students and 100 faculty and staff.
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