George Sherman, Ph.D

Interim Associate Dean

Education

Ph.D., Educational Leadership, Liberty University
M.A., Managerial Economics, Oklahoma University
B.S., Business Administration, Franklin University

Experience

30+ years in adult education
Broad training practice spanning diverse topics and settings
Deep educational leadership and management background

Biography

Dr. George Sherman serves as the Interim Associate Dean of CASAS. He works to support the Technical Studies program, the Center for Professional & Continuing Education, and the Center for Teaching Excellence.

Dr. Sherman is a highly experienced education professional with a broad background drawn from military and formal institutions. During 26 years in the USAF, he served as a flight instructor and evaluator, graduated the Air Force’s premiere instructor training program, trained troops within combat zones, and led instruction for a $400M systems upgrade. He subsequently acted as a community college workforce and continuing education vice president for three years, before moving to the Virginia Community College Systems Office to help coordinate systems and policies across the state’s 23 colleges. He led Liberty University’s non-credit training arm for several years, taught and managed technical studies classes, and administered other education programs.

When not at work, Dr. Sherman enjoys family and fitness, serves on numerous boards and committees, and is a volunteer EMT for his rural county.