19 Facts About Susan Henking

Susan E Henking was born on 1955 and is an American religious studies scholar.

Susan Henking is currently the 20th president of Wells College.

Susan Henking was the 14th and final president of Shimer College in Chicago from 2012 to 2017.

Susan Henking then served in interim roles at Salem Academy and College, including Interim President in 2020 to 2021.

At the time, Susan Henking was one of the small number of openly lesbian college presidents.

Susan Henking received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University in 1977, and her Master of Arts degree from the University of Chicago Divinity School in 1979.

Susan Henking received her PhD from the University of Chicago Divinity School in 1988, and began teaching at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 1988.

Susan Henking taught at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, principally in the field of religious studies.

Susan Henking was the interim Dean of Faculty from 1998 to 2001.

Susan Henking headed the Department of Religious Studies from 2002 to 2005, and 2008 to 2009.

Susan Henking has written and taught in the field of LGBT studies.

Susan Henking co-chaired the program in LGBT studies at Hobart and William Smith, which was the first such program in the nation to offer a major.

In early 2012, Susan Henking was chosen to become the 14th president of Shimer College.

Susan Henking was the first regular president of Shimer College after the acrimonious departure of Thomas Lindsay, in 2010.

Susan Henking was a contributor to Religion Dispatches, an online magazine of religion, politics, and culture.

Susan Henking continues to publish in religious studies and in areas related to higher education.

From June 2020 to June 2021, Susan Henking served as Interim President at Salem Academy and College.

On July 1,2022, Susan Henking became Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at Wells College.

On June 30,2024, Susan Henking became the 20th President of Wells College, and will oversee the closure of the school.