About Chaudron Gille, Ph.D.
Dr. Chaudron Gille serves as the interim president of the University of North Georgia (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), appointed by University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue effective November 1, 2026. A veteran educator and administrator with nearly 30 years of service at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Dr. Gille brings deep institutional knowledge, steady executive leadership, and an unwavering commitment to student success across Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s five campuses.
Prior to her appointment as interim president, Dr. Gille served as Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, beginning in an acting capacity in 2019 before being named permanently to the role in July 2020. As the university’s chief academic officer, she oversaw academic programming, faculty affairs, and student academic progression across all colleges, the Graduate School, University Libraries, and institutional research.
During her tenure as provost, Dr. Gille played a central role in advancing Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s academic mission, strengthening student retention and completion initiatives, expanding high-demand workforce degree programs, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across the university.
Before becoming provost, Gille was the associate vice president for University Affairs and Academic Services, where she helped lead the consolidation of North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega and Gainesville State College (GSC) into the institution Â鶹ÊÓƵ is today. She previously held several leadership and faculty roles at GSC, including associate vice president for Academic Affairs, director of the Center for Teaching, Learning and Leadership, and professor of French.
Dr. Gille joined the institution in 1994 as an assistant professor of French and is a tenured professor of modern languages. Throughout her academic career, she has remained deeply engaged in teaching, curriculum development, and accreditation standards across the University System of Georgia.