Charles Paul Conn (born December 23, 1945) is Chancellor and President of Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Conn worked as a paperboy for the Cleveland Daily Banner and wrote sports for the paper while in school.

[4] Conn began his career at Lee College in 1971, and was appointed as a professor in the psychology faculty and chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences.

He continues teaching in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, and served a term as Visiting Professor of Psychology at Appalachian State University.

[4] The number of undergraduate degree programs offered by Lee quadrupled under Conn's leadership.

The school's hallmark service learning and global perspectives initiatives launched during his tenure.

[9][10] Conn convinced the city council to close part of Church Street, establishing a central pedestrian mall on campus.

[9] The campus received more than $200 million in improvements during his tenure and more than 12 new sports were offered at the scholarship level.