KENNESAW, Ga. | Oct 13, 2025

Kennesaw State University has named distinguished educator and administrator Eric Moyen as dean of the Clarice C. and Leland H. Bagwell College of Education, effective Jan. 1.

Moyen, who was named following a national search, is currently an associate dean in the College of Professional and Continuing Studies, the executive director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, and a professor of higher education leadership at Mississippi State University.

At Kennesaw State, Moyen will serve as the chief executive and academic officer for the Bagwell College, providing strategic leadership for the College’s more than 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 300 faculty and staff. He will support the College’s growing national prominence by fostering research productivity and enhancing collaborative partnerships with school districts. 

“Dr. Moyen brings an inspirational vision and a deep commitment to educational leadership that will elevate the Bagwell College and KSU on our path to national prominence,” KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig said. “His passion for advancing teaching and learning, along with his collaborative spirit, will undoubtedly enhance the College’s influence both in our community and beyond.”

At Mississippi State, Moyen helped dramatically increase the enrollment in Educational Leadership programs while also improving the department’s research and funding profile.  He was instrumental in developing an online Doctor of Education program for P-12 leadership and played a key role in the development of Teacher-Leadership graduate programs. He is currently engaged in similar work in the College of Professional and Continuing Studies.

Moyen previously served as MSU’s first assistant vice president for student success, where his leadership contributed to record-breaking student persistence rates. Prior to MSU, Moyen held numerous roles at Lee University, where he received the Excellence in Teaching Award – the highest recognition given to faculty. A former secondary social studies teacher, Moyen has served in several administrative capacities for more than 27 years as an educator.

“Dr. Moyen's record of scholarship and his experience fostering a culture of academic innovation will strategically advance the Bagwell College of Education,” said KSU Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Ivan Pulinkala. “His collaborative approach to working with faculty and staff will strengthen programmatic excellence, support high-impact practices, and enhance student learning outcomes.”

In addition to his administrative duties, Moyen has remained an active researcher, having published numerous books and contributed toward externally funded projects totaling more than $5 million. He has also served on dozens of doctoral dissertation committees, chairing six.

“I am honored to join KSU and to provide leadership to the Bagwell College of Education,” Moyen said. “This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside exceptional faculty, staff, and students as we build on the College’s strong foundation and advance its reputation as a nationally recognized leader in educator preparation and research. I look forward to fostering partnerships and driving innovation that will positively impact education locally, regionally, and nationally.”

Moyen earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Kentucky, a Master of Arts in U.S. History from the University of Alabama, and a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education from Taylor University.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 8 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.