Professional Background
Before becoming president, Conn served on the Lee College psychology faculty for 15 or so years. During this time he won the school's highest award for "Excellence in Teaching" and later served as chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences. Before his presidency he also taught at Appalachian State University (North Carolina) and his research has been published in various journals, including The Journal of Experimental Psychology and The Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior.
In 1984, Conn was appointed Vice President of Institutional Advancement. After serving in this position for two years he was appointed President of Lee College (now Lee University) in 1986. However, despite his status as president Conn has continued teaching in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences during his administration at Lee.
In January 2007 Conn was appointed to the national board of directors of the Council of Independent Colleges for a three year term.
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