The Cabinet is the senior management team of Harlaxton College.

Dr Gordon Kingsley, ThD, LittD, LHD
Principal of Harlaxton College

Office: Principal's Office
Tel: +44 (0) 1476 403000
Email: jgkingsley@harlaxton.ac.uk

In a long academic career, Dr. Kingsley has been professor of literature and religion at Tulane University, Mississippi College, the University of Louisville, and William Jewell College, all in the United States. At the latter school he also served as academic dean and, for thirteen years, as president. In a study funded by the Exxon Foundation, he was adjudged among the top 5% of America’s “most effective university leaders.” He holds degrees from Mississippi College (BA), the University of Missouri (MA), and the New Orleans Theological Seminary (BD, ThD), where his research was conducted jointly at Tulane University. He holds honorary doctorates from Mercer University (LittD) and Seinan Gakuin University, Japan (LHD).

Though he describes the college presidency as a “shortcut to illiteracy,” he has managed to produce three books and some 100 articles, monographs, and reviews, chiefly in popular religious subjects. At Harlaxton, he lectures in British Studies as well as providing overall executive leadership. He resides in the college with his wife Suzanne.

Jan Beckett, MA           
Director of Academic Services & Librarian

Office: Library Office
Tel: +44 (0) 1476 403022
Email: jbeckett@harlaxton.ac.uk

Jan Beckett is Director of Academic Services at Harlaxton, managing all academic support functions, the library, and summer programs. Her thirty years at Harlaxton have seen her assuming increasing levels of responsibility, always with great success, tact, and personal strength. Jan also holds a BA from the University of Nottingham. Among faculty who have taught at Harlaxton, she is legendary for her support and competence.

Matt Andrzejewski, MALS
Dean of Students

Office: Student Affairs Office
Tel: +44 (0) 1476 403003
Email: mandrzej@harlaxton.ac.uk

As Dean of Students, Mr. Andrzejewski is a major figure in the education of Harlaxton students, especially in a college where the intentional and active goal is the integration of living and learning.  He holds an undergraduate degree as well as a MALS degree in history from the University of Southern Indiana.  Before taking this post he worked as the Coordinator of Residence Life at the Ringling College of Art and Design.

Suzanne Kingsley, BA           
Director of Planning and Design

Office: Principal's Office
Tel: +44 (0) 1476 403000
Email: shkingsley@harlaxton.ac.uk

Director of Planning and Design for Harlaxton College, Mrs. Kingsley is a major force in improving the physical plant and the quality of life for students as well as for faculty and staff families at Harlaxton. Drawing on her experiences as a collegiate vice president for development, alumni, and public relations in America, she has guided the creation of long-range plans and fund-raising efforts for Harlaxton, coordinating with initiatives of the University of Evansville.

A History and Education major in college, she lives in the Principal’s Lodge with her husband Gordon.

Ian Welsh, MBA
Business Manager

Office: Business Office
Tel: +44 (0) 1476 403000
E-mail: iwelsh@harlaxton.ac.uk

Mr. Welsh is Business Manager of the college, with a wide-ranging portfolio focusing on finance and computer technology. In addition, Mr. Welsh teaches a popular course in Marketing. He has been 16 years at Harlaxton, after beginning his career in data processing management and progressing to the financial directorship of a Midlands based retail group. Ian also holds an MBA from Nottingham Business School and has a particular interest in service marketing.