James Lambert has been Provost at Southern Virginia University for three years, and before that served as Vice President of Academic Operations, Humanities Division Chair, and Associate Professor of English. Throughout his career, Dr. Lambert has been a strong advocate for education that is based on seeking wisdom, generosity, and acuity from the best materials and books. In using that approach to undergraduate education, students become better equipped for graduate schools, professional schools, careers, and life. By first knowing how students learn, Dr. Lambert can then understand how teachers should teach. This continues to be his guiding philosophy in teaching, advising, and leading. Dr. Lambert earned a doctorate in literature from the University of Iowa, a master’s degree from the University of Arizona, and a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. Before joining Southern Virginia University in 2016, Dr. Lambert chaired the English Program at American University of Kuwait.