GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Dr. James Hurley, president of Tusculum College, has appointed Doug Jones as vice president of student success and athletics. Jones has served as Tusculum's athletic director since February 2016. Jones will continue in the role as Tusculum's head baseball coach, a position he has held since 1998.
"I am excited to announce the promotion of Doug Jones to vice president for student success and athletics," said Dr. Hurley. Mr. Jones has more than 20 years of Tusculum experience and will work tirelessly to ensure student success for all of our students. Student success is a priority for Tusculum as we continue to grow and advance the mission of this great institution."
In his new role Jones will supervise student housing, student activities, campus life and the commuter student experience.
"I would to thank Dr. Hurley for this opportunity to serve our great institution," said Jones. "The vision that Dr. Hurley has set for Tusculum is exciting, and I am grateful to be able to serve alongside him. I look forward to working with our entire student population. My staff and I will work hard to provide them a memorable experience that will last a lifetime. Our students are the most important part of our jobs, and we will make sure that their interest are at the forefront of all that we do."
As athletic director, Jones oversees the day-to-day operations of the Tusculum athletic department and the 20 sports that the college sponsors, including men's and women's track and field and STUNT, which were added during his term as athletic director.
Jones served on the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship Committee for four seasons, including three years as national chairman.
Jones is entering his 21st season guiding the Tusculum baseball program and is the winningest coach in school history. Jones has guided Tusculum to 17 consecutive winning seasons, while posting 680 victories in his 20 campaigns in Greeneville.
Tusculum, the first college in Tennessee and the 28th oldest in the nation, is committed to providing a liberal arts education in a Judeo-Christian and civic arts environment, with pathways for career preparation, personal development and civic engagement. Approximately eighteen hundred students are enrolled on the main campus in Greeneville and two off-site locations in East Tennessee. The academic programs for both traditional-aged students and working adults served through the Graduate and Professional Studies program are delivered using focused calendars.
