James Gerald

James Gerald currently serves as the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies and Continuing Education at Hollins University, a position held since May 2024, where responsibilities include managing academic and operational activities for graduate programs. Previously, James was the Dean of Graduate and Honors Studies at Delta State University from August 2014 to May 2024, overseeing graduate programs, admissions, and serving on multiple committees. Additional experience includes roles as Interim Dean, Associate/Assistant Professor of Physics, and Director of the Honors Program at Delta State University. Prior professional experiences encompass positions as Senior Account Manager at CapitolMed, President of Equalnox Consulting, Chief Scientist at Signal Corporation and BTG, and various academic roles, including research positions at renowned institutions such as Johns Hopkins University and the University of Minnesota. James earned two Ph.D. degrees, one in Physics from The Johns Hopkins University and another in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Syracuse University, following a B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Mississippi.