Office of Academic Affairs
The Office of Academic Affairs is over the academic life of the college, which is the central mission of why we’re here. We are concerned with faculty well-being, research, scholarship; engaged student learning for a global environment; a vibrant curriculum.
Sandra Doneski, Ph.D.
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Sandra Doneski is the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Director of Graduate and Undergraduate Music Education at Gordon College. She teaches courses in music education methods, learning theory, assessment, and curriculum development in the Department of Music. She also supervises student teachers and conducts the Gordon College Children’s Choir. She is a graduate of Gordon College and received her Master’s and Ph.D. in Music Education from The Hartt School, University of Hartford.
Jon Welty Peachey, Ph.D.
Dean of Academic Affairs
Jon Welty Peachey is the Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Sport Management and Leadership at Gordon College. His research focuses on sport for development and social change, where he examines how global and local sport and recreation programs can be best led and designed to facilitate outcomes such as conflict resolution, peace building, and social inclusion of marginalized populations. He received his undergraduate degree in Physical Education from Goshen College, his M.Ed. in Sports Administration from Temple University, and his Ph.D. in Sport Management from the University of Connecticut.
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We believe students should be equipped to flourish in an uncertain and changing world. At Gordon College, career-focused academics blend with a life-giving faith community to prepare young Christians to make a difference with hope and confidence.