Waugh Named Interim President at Peru State
PERU, Neb. – The Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System has appointed Dr. Wendy Waugh as Interim President of Peru State College, effective Dec. 2, 2024. Currently serving as Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Waugh brings 33 years of experience in higher education, including five years in administrative leadership.
“Dr. Waugh’s leadership and knowledge of the College will ensure a smooth transition as we prepare for and conduct a search for a permanent president,” said Bob Engles, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges.
Dr. Paul Turman, Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System, added, “Dr. Waugh’s extensive experience at the Nebraska State Colleges combined with her deep understanding of Nebraska’s educational landscape and strategic partnerships make her exceptionally well-suited to lead Peru State College through this transition period. Her insight into both the College and broader Nebraska community will ensure continuity and steady progress as we work toward a permanent presidential appointment.”
Before joining Peru State, Waugh was the Dean of Graduate and Adult Programs at Nebraska Wesleyan University, where she successfully expanded graduate offerings. Her visionary leadership and collaborative style will be invaluable in maintaining the College's commitment to high-quality education and student support during this transition.
Waugh holds a doctorate in Organization and Management, Information Technology Management Specialization from Capella University, an MBA from Chadron State College, an MSE in Education (Business Specialization) from the University of Nebraska – Kearney, a bachelor's in Secondary Education, and a bachelor's in Management, Electronic Data Processing from Wayne State College. Waugh has Emeritus Faculty status at Chadron State College. She came to CSC in 1992 as a Resident Hall Director. She was in that role for one year before she began her teaching career in the Business Academy in 1993. She distinguished herself among her peers, winning Chadron State College’s Teaching Excellence Award in 2009, delivering the 2016 Graduate Commencement Address, and serving as Department Chair, Interim Dean in 2019, and Dean in 2020.
The NSCS will conduct a national search for the next Peru State president. Information about the search will be released at a later date.
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