Arkansas State University-Beebe is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Blake Perkins as the college’s new chief academic officer.
Perkins previously served as associate vice chancellor for academics and most recently as interim vice chancellor for student services, demonstrating a deep commitment to student success and academic excellence across ASU-Beebe’s four campuses.
“ASU-Beebe is a special place with a deep-rooted mission and a bold vision for the future,” said Dr. Blake Perkins. “It’s an honor to work alongside such an incredible team of faculty and staff who give their best every day to transform lives through quality educational experiences. I am both humbled and energized to step into this role and help shape the academic direction of the college moving forward.”
Perkins joined ASU-Beebe after serving as chair of history and political science and associate professor of history at Williams Baptist University. In addition to his academic credentials, he brings a strong background in institutional leadership, having served as faculty senate president, faculty representative to the WBU Board of Trustees, and an active contributor to assessment, program review, and accreditation initiatives.
His academic training includes a Bachelor of Arts in history from Lyon College, a Master of Arts in history from Missouri State University, and a Ph.D. in history from West Virginia University. A noted scholar in Ozarks and agricultural history, Dr. Perkins also serves as vice president of the Arkansas Historical Association and remains active in research and publishing.
Originally from Lawrence and Sharp Counties in northeast Arkansas, Perkins grew up on a fifth-generation cattle farm and remains committed to rural community development. He serves on the Hillcrest Public School Board, Lawrence Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors, and has volunteered extensively in youth sports.
“Dr. Perkins brings not only exceptional academic leadership but a deep understanding of Arkansas communities and a passion for student-centered education,” said Dr. Jennifer Methvin, chancellor of ASU-Beebe. “He is a strong champion for faculty excellence and student achievement, and I am confident that his leadership will help guide ASU-Beebe to even greater heights.”
As chief academic officer, Dr. Perkins will oversee the Office of Academics and work closely with the academic deans and faculty across all ASU-Beebe campuses at Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, and the Little Rock Air Force Base Education Center. He will also continue to support institutional and programmatic accreditation, lead assessment and academic planning, and promote faculty development and student success initiatives.
For more information about programs offered at ASU-Beebe, call (501) 882-3600 or view the website at www.asub.edu.
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