Dr. Lewis Willian will help ensure Asbury student-athletes thrive academically, athletically, and spiritually by serving as the key liaison between the University’s academic and athletic communities.
Asbury Athletics has announced the appointment of Dr. Lewis Willian as TeamAU’s new Faculty Athletics Representative, succeeding Dr. Emily Walsh, who faithfully served in the role for the past five years.
The Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) serves as the vital bridge between academics and athletics, advocating for student-athlete success while helping ensure institutional integrity, academic excellence, NCAA compliance, and the University’s Christ-centered mission. Asbury Athletics extends its sincere gratitude to Dr. Emily Walsh for her faithful leadership and dedicated service in this important role over the past five years.
After more than 30 years serving in education as a teacher, principal, Kentucky Department of Education Education Recovery Leader, and central office administrator, Dr. Willian brings a wealth of leadership and experience to his new role as TeamAU’s Faculty Athletics Representative.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Willian as our Faculty Athletics Representative."
“This role is essential in strengthening the connection between academics and athletics while supporting the success and well-being of our student-athletes. We are confident that his leadership and strong reputation among his colleagues will be an asset for our department and the University as a whole.”
Since joining Asbury, Willian has invested in preparing future educational leaders by recruiting for and teaching in the Asbury Graduate School of Education, where he teaches school leadership and research courses. His passion for student development and commitment to academic excellence make him a natural advocate for Asbury’s student-athletes.
The Faculty Athletics Representative helps ensure student-athletes flourish both in the classroom and in competition by strengthening the partnership between academics and athletics and championing their holistic development.
I'm excited to support the academic development of all of our student-athletes in any way that I can."
As Faculty Athletics Representative, Willian will serve as a bridge between academics and athletics, supporting the holistic development of student-athletes while helping uphold the University’s commitment to excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in Christ-centered character.
Dr. Willian and his wife, Carol, have been married for 32 years and have two children and three grandchildren.
Asbury University offers Traditional and Online Undergraduate programs in Education; the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree for initial certification; and M.A. programs in English as a Second Language, Learning and Behavior Disorders, Literacy Specialist P-12, and Principal Licensure. Additional degree programs include the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Principal Licensure with Instructional Supervisor (dual licensure) and certifications for Director of Pupil Personnel, Instructional Supervisor, and School Superintendent.
TeamAU sponsors 16 intercollegiate sports, as well as cheerleading and six club sports representing more than 350 student-athletes. Men’s sports include: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, and track and field. Women’s sports include: basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.
Asbury competes as a member of the NCAA Division III, the Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS), and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).