Search | Menu Dr. Beth Giles-Klinkner Named Madison College Provost
Madison College’s new provost Dr. Beth Giles-Klinkner will lead the strategic direction of the institution’s academic affairs, leveraging her experience in learning sciences and organizational leadership.
Giles-Klinkner, one of three finalists for the position, will step into the new role immediately. She has served as Madison College Interim Provost during the 2023-24 academic year.
“I have full trust in Beth’s ability to guide the academic affairs of our institution and continue the forward momentum she has already started,” said Madison College President Jack Daniels. “Her skills in fostering collaboration within the college and her understanding of the importance of offering relevant and responsive academic programming led me to choose her as our next provost. I am confident she will continue to advance the mission and vision of our college.”
“I consider it an honor to serve in this role for Madison College,” Giles-Klinkner said. “It is a life-changing place for our students, and I am eager to support and grow our programming well into the future.”
Giles-Klinkner earned a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and her master’s degree from Miami University in Ohio. She is a dedicated Madison community member and has been involved in local school district endeavors and builds relationships with workforce partners and community-based organizations that positively impact local and regional communities.
Her early career experiences teaching in an urban setting fueled her decision to pursue a Ph.D. to be best prepared to address educational inequity at a systemic level. After achieving her doctorate, she built and directed the UW System Institute for Urban Education before transitioning to the University of Wisconsin Madison where she spent many years directing the Education Outreach and Partnerships Office. She also worked at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Giles-Klinkner served as interim provost for the 2023-24 academic year after the retirement of Dr. Turina Bakken, who had been with the college for nearly 25 years.
