San Marcos,
18
November
2020
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11:30 AM
America/Los_Angeles

CSUSM Appoints New Dean of Extended Learning

Cal State San Marcos has appointed Dr. Godfrey Gibbison as the new dean of Extended Learning effective Jan. 18.

Gibbison comes to CSUSM from the College of Charleston in South Carolina where he most recently served as dean of the Graduate School.

“Extended Learning plays a critical role on our campus and in our region,” said CSUSM Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Carl Kemnitz. “Dr. Gibbison’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment during a global pandemic when individuals need access to innovative continuing education programs to facilitate career advancement and address regional and societal challenges. I’m enthusiastic about Extended Learning’s future under Dr. Gibbison’s leadership. He brings tremendous vision and experience in strategic and operational leadership for our Extended Learning enterprise.”

Gibbison previously served as the College of Charleston’s dean of the School of Professional Studies and launched its Bachelor of Professional Studies in 2013. Gibbison also was responsible for the creation of the Bachelor of General Studies, which was the College of Charleston’s first fully online degree, the Certificate in Project Management and the Certificate in Sustainable Business Solutions. Other accomplishments include the expansion of services to military and veteran students.

Before joining the College of Charleston, Gibbison was the director of the School of Economic Development at Georgia Southern University where he served on the faculty from 2002-12. At Georgia Southern, he launched the online Master of Science in Applied Economics and directed that program for three years.

Gibbison is a Fulbright Scholar and co-author of the book “Crime and Development: The Jamaican Experience.”

Gibbison earned his Ph.D. in economics from Virginia Tech, his master’s in agricultural economics from Iowa State University and his bachelor’s in economics from the University of the West Indies.

“I am truly humbled and extremely excited to join the Cal State San Marcos team,” Gibbison said. “This is an extraordinary community of people devoted to the success of its students and meeting the needs of the community. Extended Learning is doing truly great work and I look forward to the opportunity to lead the next phase of its evolution.”

As the academic outreach arm of CSUSM, Extended Learning is a leading provider of professional and continuing education in North San Diego and Southwest Riverside counties. Offering degree programs, professional certificates and personal enrichment courses, Extended Learning helps individuals and organizations achieve their educational and training goals. Please visit CSUSM Extended Learning to learn more.