Copiah-Lincoln Community College President Dr. Dewayne Middleton is serving in his first year as the ninth president of Co-Lin. Dr. Middleton is a proud Co-Lin graduate where he was a student-athlete for the Wolf Pack Men’s Basketball team. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, a master’s degree from Alcorn State University, and a doctorate from Mississippi State University in community college leadership. Prior to being named the college’s ninth President in 2023, Dr. Middleton served as Executive Vice President of the college for two years and Vice President of Co-Lin’s Simpson County Center for seven years. In previous positions, Dr. Middleton was Dean of Student Services, an academic advisor/instructor, the Upward Bound coordinator, and assistant men’s and women’s basketball coach. In addition to his experience at Co-Lin, Dr. Middleton has also served as an adjunct graduate professor at Alcorn State University. During his professional career, he has received numerous awards, certificates, and appointments. In addition to being named Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals, he has received the NISOD Excellence Award, was named an Emerging Leader of Mississippi, and has completed the Mississippi State University Education Policy Fellowship Program and Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy. Dr. Middleton serves on the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACSCOC) Substantive Change Committee Review Team, the SACSCOC On-Site Committee Review Team, and the Mississippi Community College Board Review Team for OCR & ADA Compliance. He is a member of the Mississippi ACT Council, Southeastern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Academic Officers, Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges Student Affairs Association, Mississippi Scholars Steering Committee, and Omega Psi Pi Fraternity Incorporated. He and his wife Tan have two daughters, Mikaylin and Soumya, and a son, Kendal.