Editor Kenneth Jones Named Academic Dean at Miles College

Editor of The Christian Index Dr. Kenneth E. Jones is the new dean of Academic Affairs at Miles College in Birmingham, AL. The announcement of Dr. Jones' appointment was made by Miles President Dr. George T. French Jr. at the College's leadership retreat in Marrietta, GA on May 23, 2007. Dr. Jones assumed the position of dean on July 1, 2007, after the retirement of Dr. Hattie G. Lamar, who served as academic dean for 10 years. In his announcement of Dr. Jones, Dr. French expressed confidence in him to provide dynamic leadership in his new role.

A native of Holly Springs, MS, Dr. Jones holds a PhD in Mass Communications from Howard University in Washington, DC. He also holds a doctor of ministry degree from the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. Prior to his appointment as dean, Dr. Jones served nine years as chairman of the Division of Communications at Miles and associate professor. A significant portion of that time was spent in the role of director of Public Relations for the college. Before coming to Miles, Dr. Jones was an assistant professor in the School of Communications at Howard. He has an extensive background that combines experiences in government and corporate public relations, as well as academic research, administration and communications education. Dr. Jones is an accomplished journalist, having served as a reporter at several newspapers. Since 1998, he has served as Editor of The Christian Index, the official publication of the CME Church. He is married to the former Frances Washington. They reside in Pleasant Grove, AL.

Established in 1905 and located in Fairfield, AL, Miles College is one of four CME-affiliated institutions of higher education, including Lane College, Texas College, Paine College, and the Phillips School of Theology.