2023 CTE Conference Program

August 2, 2023

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY

Welcome from Copiah-Lincoln Community College Dr. Middleton’s extensive background in higher education includes student services, classroom instruction, federal programs, academics, athletics, and administration. He has served in his current role as Executive Vice President of the college since 2021 where he oversees all campus vice presidents and all campus operations. Prior to this promotion, he served as Vice President of Co-Lin’s Simpson County Center for seven years. In previous positions at Co- Lin, Dr. Middleton was Dean of Student Services at the Simpson County Center, 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. He holds an associate degree from Co-Lin (where he was a student-athlete for the Wolf Pack Men’s Basketball team), a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in coaching and sports administration, a master’s degree from Alcorn State University in secondary education, and a doctorate from Mississippi State University in community college leadership.

Dr. Dewayne Middleton, President