Dr. David Calland is joining Bryan College’s executive team as vice president of academics and provost on July 1. Dr. Calland joins Dr. Douglas Mann, who will begin his tenure as president of the college on July 15.
Dr. Calland holds a PhD in organizational management from Capella University in Minnesota, a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in psychology from Liberty University. Incoming Bryan College President Dr. Douglas Mann noted Dr. Calland’s breadth of unique roles and experience in federal government, private industry and higher education, that he said make him a perfect fit for Bryan College.
His experience in higher education includes traditional instruction in the classroom and development of curriculum for online platforms. He has held positions as department chair, associate dean and interim dean for the School of Business at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., and most recently as administrative dean for Residential Programs and dean of the Graduate School at the university.
Dr. Calland has years of experience in administrative and senior leadership planning. His expertise has been called upon to support key decisions for academic programs, budgets, facilities and policy.
As he transitions to Bryan College, Dr. Calland said, “I consider this opportunity to be one of the most significant blessings of my life. Next to my relationship with Christ and my incredible wife Kate, I consider the opportunity to serve the students, faculty and staff at Bryan College a sacred trust. Kate and I are humbled, but enormously excited to take part in the life and community at Bryan while we participate in God’s work in Dayton.”
Dr. Mann said, “We are blessed to have David and Kate join us as we serve the Bryan College community. We know that there will be challenges ahead, but are confident that with the right team in place, we will meet the needs of our students as they prepare to become servants of Christ to make a difference in today’s world.”