Jeannie Trudel

Trudel holds a doctorate in organizational development from the University of Louisville, a master’s in behavioral science from California State University, and a bachelor’s of law from Monash University in Australia.

She served as president of Christian Heritage College in Brisbane, Australia, from 2018 to 2023; program director and faculty member in the graduate business program at Excelsia College in Sydney, Australia, in 2017; dean of the school of business at Southern Wesleyan University in Central, South Carolina, from 2012 to 2016; and several positions at Indiana Wesleyan University from 2004 to 2012. She’s also worked as a mediator and trainer for Los Angeles and Boston companies.

Trudel has authored many publications in faculty development, conflict management, workplace incivility, organizational culture, and faith and learning integration. She has presented worldwide on these topics and their impact on Christian higher education.

In her philosophy of Christian higher education, Trudel states that she believes Christian Higher Education is an education that goes beyond preparing students for jobs or careers. Students should emerge with well-formed character centered on Jesus Christ, leading them to serve and engage with the difficult issues of current culture, making a difference in their world. Greenville University’s mission is to empower students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education.