Dr. George "Lee" Nickles

Welcome! 

I'm Dr. Lee Nickles, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Education and Allied Professions at Western Carolina University, a position I have held since 2023. Prior to this, I served as the Director of Assessment in the college from 2016 to 2023. 

I completed my BS and MS in Industrial Engineering at Clemson University and a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2004. I also earned a MS in Instructional Technology from East Carolina University in 2020 thanks to the UNC System employee tuition benefit. 

Through my education and experience, I've gained skills with systems modeling and analysis, cognitive engineering, software and database development, general IT support, assessment and accreditation, and STEM in education. Now, in my administrative role, I am learning about budgeting, curriculum processes, student support, and other aspects of higher education administration.

I also serve as an adjunct instructor for the online MS in Instructional Design and Learning Technology program at Anderson University in Anderson, SC.