W. FRANKLIN EVANS, P H.D .

P.O. BOX 117 DENMARK, SC 29042

RESIDENCE (803) 780.5095 MOBILE (803) 707-0027

EMAIL: [email protected]

CAREER HISTORY

2016 - Present Voorhees College Denmark, SC President (August 2016 – Present) Demonstrating a passion and commitment to a private, liberal arts, small baccalaureating-granting institution; providing quality educational experiences enriched by the values of the Epsicopal Church; strengthening fundraising and resource development initiatives; enhancing collaborations and partnerships in a rural setting; creating new academic programs and training opportunities to support the local, regional, and statewide workforce demands; developing a cohesive campus culture and community; expanding the mission of the College in a productive and sustainable way; demonstrating the leadership needed to maximize the work campus environment; and promoting student success to the highest degree. Major Accomplishments . Increased enrollment by 39% . Incresed retention rate from 44% to 61% . Increased student residential enrollment by 25% . Increased fundraising by 27% . Inreased alumni giving by 21% . Increased alumni enagement by over 70% . Opened the Voorhees College Historic Museum . Renovated the College Track and Field Complex . Renovated two academic buildings, the Wright-Potts Library, and St. Philip’s Chapel . Established three new degree programs . Implemented the College’s first online degree program . Created an Honors College . Led a successful 5th Year SACSCOC accreditation review . Secured additional grant funding ($2.5 million) from UNCF and Lilly Foundation . Developed international partnerships . Opened the new Living and Learnig (Residential) Center . Re-established two off-campus instructional sites . Engaged the Epsicopal Church at local, state, national, and international levels for increased financial support

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2012- 2016 State University Orangeburg, SC Interim President (July 2015 – July 2016) Exhibited a high level of integrity and excellent interpersonal skills; fostered collaboration and built strong communication channels; served as chief advocate for the university and its stakeholders; ensured that the institution was fiscally sound with the appropriate controls in place; led strategic planning initiatives; aligned academic programming, student support services, budget, and technology with institutional goals; cultivated relationships with governmental officials and units.

Major Accomplishments . Removed institution from SACSCOC sanction and probation . Maintained specialized accreditations . Developed an appoved balanced budget for 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 . Realized and exceeded enrollment goal for Fall 2015

. Increased alumni enagement by over 300% . Generated greatest financial support ($5.4 million) to the university in over 15 years . Reduced accumulated vendor debt . Increased financial support from the city and county governments . Improved visiability and enhanced university branding

Acting President (February 2015 – July 2015) Demonstrated a progressive vision for the institution; establishing and leading 3-year fundraising campaign; implemented strategic goals; administered major operations; advocated for students, faculty, and staff; enhanced relationship with alumni and alumni chapters; built strong partnerships with corporate stakeholders; worked to stabilize the university’s financial base.

Major Accomplishments . Implemented a new organizational structure for the university . Hosted a SACS-COC Special Committee Visit . Led the successful AACSB reaffirmation for the School of Busines . Led a successful ABET reaffirmation of engineering programs . Implemented right-sizing plan to reduce university expenditures . Secured an endowned scholarship from the SCSU National Alulmni Association . Developed bridge program agreement with three local technical colleges . Launched fundraising campaign with the Tom Joyner Foundation . Received approval for an Industrial Engineering Degree

Interim Provost (October 2013 – February 2015) Provided the vision and leadership to a diverse faculty and staff while sustaining the institutional momentum achieved by the university; guided the university to the next level in its strategic development; work with the senior leadership team to create a clear focus on student success through institutional excellence; led across the full breadth of the academic mission to include curriculum and instruction, research and scholarly activity, financial and facilities management, communications and public service, student recruitment and retention, and institutional effectiveness.

Vice President for Academic Affairs (August 2012 – October 2013) Provided leadership as the Chief Academic Officer for SCSU; served as Provost at the discretion of the president and carried out duties as an extension of the president; gave the vision and direction for academic excellence for faculty and students; guided the strategic planning and budgeting processes of the division; supervised the associate vice presidents, deans, directors, and department chairpersons over the academic units; provided oversight for the accreditation processes; assisted in formulating the enrollment management plan; represented the university as an ambassador; carried out other duties and tasks as assigned by the president; taught courses as a tenured Full Professor.

Major Accomplishments . Submitted successful monitoring report to SACS-COC . Enhanced academic review process . Assisted in securing over $2.7 million in grant funding . Expanded articulation agreements with three technical colleges . Assisted in successful specialized accreditation reaffirmation for Mathematics,Counselor Education, Social Work, Family and Consumer Science, Teacher Education, Speech Pathology and Audiology, and Music . Enhanced Weekend College / Continued Education offerings . Enhanced Commencement so that degrees were awarded to graduates during ceremony . Led the completion and opening of the New Engineering Complex . Expanded community engagement . Strengthened partnership with Clafin University and Orangeburg School District 5 . Enhanced ROTC Program

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. Increased international and study abroad opportunities . Collaborated to establish a Cybersecurity consortium among HBCUs in South Carolina . Secured scholarship funding from Boeing

Acting President (June 2013) As the Acting President, implemented policies regarding the operations of the institution; provided oversight for fiscal, personnel, and program management; served as the chief administrative officer for the institution until the newly elected president assumed the role; worked closely with cabinet members and staff to increase summer and fall enrollment; awarded grants $10,000 grants to 15 local businesses; attended two fundraising events and represented the university at several community functions.

Major Accomplishments as Acting President . Recruited over 75 new students . Raised gifts of over $80,000 . Provided grant funding of $150,000 to local businesses

2008- 2012 Virginia Union University Richmond, VA Vice President for Academic Affairs Served as the chief academic officer and member of the President’s Cabinet with responsibilities for maintaining the overall excellence of the university’s academic life and programs; monitored matters relating to curriculum and instruction; provided administrative leadership for the four undergraduate schools of the institution; managed faculty and academic staff recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and development; participated in the strategic planning processes of the university; guided academic research and outreach programs of the division; provided support for external grant funding and oversight for programmatic budgeting; developed and oversaw academic budgets; restructured and enhanced units and departments within the Division of Academic Affairs; interacted with alumni and university stakeholders to enhance mission of the university; provided recommendations to the President on academic appointments, tenure, and promotion; facilitated communication and cooperation within and among the administrative units of the university; provided support for the SACS reaccreditation process and maintained compliance of core and comprehensive academic standards; played a pivotal role in the strategic planning process; provided insight as an Associate Professor of Teacher Education; interacted with the Board of Trustees, University units, and various community-based organizations; performed other duties as assigned by the President.

Major Accomplishments at Virginia Union University . Helped secure $2 million for capitol project . Generated $3.5 million in grant funding . Led the University in a successful SACS reaffirmation process . Led the Social Work Department to successful CSWE reaffirmation . Established an IRB (Institutional Review Board) for research endeavors . Developed a Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Program . Restructured the Center for Undergraduate Studies . Revised the General Education Core Curriculum . Updated and designed the undergraduate catalog . Revised, undated, and printed VUU Faculty Handbook . Established a video-conferencing center . Established the Office of Community and Student Relations . Established the Center for Leadership and Lifelong Learning . Established the Center for International Studies . Implemented university-wide major fields assessments (MFT) . Reestablished developmental programs and placement testing . Established tutoring and writing centers

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. Reinstituted the University Pep Band . Reinstituted Army ROTC

2006-2008 Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC Associate Vice Chancellor Duties included providing leadership in achieving the mission of the University as it related to academic and instructional matters; developed divisional notifications and distributions of Academic Affairs-related communications; provided oversight for the SACS reaffirmation process for the University; monitored and approved student readmissions, course load, independent study, transient study, permit for excess hours, course substitutions, change of major, and other academic requests; resolved faculty and student issues; approved course offerings and schedules; managed the operations of the University Library, ROTC (Military Science), the Honors Program, Upward Bound, the McNair Scholars Program, the University Planetarium, the Center for Teaching Excellence, NC Math and Science Educational Network, Talent Search, General Studies, and University Retention; worked closely with the Deans of the four campus schools [ the School of Arts and Humanities; the School of Business and Economics; the School of Education; the School of Math, Science, and Technology]; chaired committee efforts in the strategic planning process for the University; implemented comprehensive assessment processes and procedures for program, curricula, and course reviews; chaired the Academic Executive Council and the Academic Affairs Planning Council in the absence of the Provost; worked to establish and maintain the UNC-Chapel Hill/ECSU Pharmacy Program on campus; assisted with the development of the UNC “Signature” Aviation Program at ECSU; provided assessment and curriculum support to the Center of Excellence in Remote Sensing Education and Research (CERSER) and the Computational Science and Scientific Visualization Center (CSSV); supervised the Assistant Vice Chancellor with the management of Graduate Studies, International Programs, and Distance Education; provided assistance to the Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs in the coordination of curricula activities, program development, faculty and staff evaluations, and in building school and community relations; demonstrated team-building skills to manage administrative tasks, support faculty, staff, and students, and share the vision for academic excellence; lastly, taught graduate courses in the School of Education’s Master of School Administration Program as an Associate Professor.

Major Accomplishments at Elizabeth City State University . Revised General Education Curriculum . Designed Virtual High School (for rural/impoverished counties) . Reorganized System for verifying Faculty Credentials . Implemented training for Department Chairpersons . Structured New Aviation Degree Program . Submitted Intent to Plan for Online Master’s degree . Led successful reaffirmation of NCATE for the Department of Teacher Education

2001 to 2006 J.F. Drake Technical College Huntsville, AL Academic Dean Primary responsibilities included coordinating the development and expansion of programs and courses, evaluating the total school program to determine strengths and weaknesses and redirect the emphasis when necessary; orienting new faculty to programs, philosophy, and progress of the college; conducting and participating in faculty and staff meetings; carrying out policies and regulations agreed upon by the administration; coordinating the preparation of the college instructional budget and monitoring/approving instructional expenditures; identifying, recruiting, and supervising personnel; approving program changes, and assisting in the admissions, transfer, and graduation processes for students; overseeing the college’s accreditation and academic certification processes.

Major Accomplishments at J. F. Drake Technical College . Implemented Weekend Courses

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. Developed a training manual for adjunct faculty . Led the effort for a successful COE reaffirmation . Established an off-campus site in Jackson County, Alabama . Developed a Culinary Arts Certificate Program . Integrated on-line courses into schedule

2002-2007 Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Alabama A&M University Normal, AL Athens State University Athens, AL Adjunct Professor Duties included teaching graduate courses to students in the area of curriculum, educational leadership, administration and supervision, and organizational leadership; advising and mentoring students

1998-2001 Tennessee State University Nashville, TN Director of Public Services/Assistant Dean Responsibilities included serving as educational liaison between the University and Metropolitan Nashville/Davidson County School Board, coordinating off-campus registration, recruiting students to graduate programs, developing new off-campus sites in the College of Education, hiring and evaluating adjunct faculty, providing orientation to adjunct faculty, designing and publishing college newsletter, performing administrative tasks within the College of Education, and teaching and advising students in the Department of Educational Administration as an Associate Professor.

Major Accomplishments at Tennessee State University . Developed a doctoral cohort in Fayetteville, TN . Implemented weekend graduate courses into the schedule . Established two new off campus sites . Developed a “seamless” process for admitting, registering, and advising off-campus graduate students . Increased graduate student enrollment by 15%

1997- January 2006 Hunstville City Schools Hunstsville, AL Madison County Schools Education Consultant Job responsibilities included conducting workshops on evaluation, team-building, and innovative teaching strategies and mentoring newly appointed administrators and non-tenured teachers

1995- 1998 Alabama A&M University Normal, AL Associate Professor Secondary Education Duties included teaching graduate level courses in Educational Administration and Supervision, Research and Statistics, Sociology of Education, and Methods and Materials in Science Curriculum, advising students working on administration endorsement, Master’s degree, and Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership, and serving on departmental, school, and university committees.

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1994- 1995 Fulton County School System Atlanta,GA Vice Principal Bannekar High School Responsibilities included assisting in setting the general tone of the school, representing the school to the community at large, working with other administrators, counselors, faculty, and staff to maintain educational goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and assessing the total school program.

1993 Fulton County School System Atlanta,GA Interim Principal Sandy Springs Middle School Duties included assuming the role as school’s primary administrator at the loss of the principal and carrying out assigned duties of the principal as directed by the Executive Director for Middle Schools.

EDUCATION

1994 Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia Degree: Ph.D. Higher Education Administration and Supervision Dissertation Title: The Black Administrator: A Descriptive Study of Salient Black Administrators in Positions within Predominantly White Public Senior Colleges and Universities of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

1988 Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia Degree: Ed.S. Science Curriculum and Instruction

1987 Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia Degree: M.Ed. Science Curriculum and Instruction

1984 Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia Degree: B.A. Journalism

1984 University of Georgia Athens, Georgia Degree: B.S. Entomology/Biology

EXECUTIVE Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges’ (AGB) Institute for DEVELOPMENT Board Chairs and Presidents, Aspen, CO, June 2018 AND TRAINING Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) 2018 Presidents Institute, Hollywood, FL

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American Association of State College and Universities Executive Leadership Academy, Washington, DC, Class of 2013-2014

Salzburg Global Seminar, Salzburg, Austria, Fall 2010

Thomas Lakin Executive Leadership Institute, Birmingham, AL, Fall 2004

Alabama College System Leadership Academy, Tuscaloosa, AL, Class of 2004-2005

Leadership Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, Class 15, 2003-2004

SELECTED Evans, W. F. (1997). The Establishment of Clinical Laboratories through Partnership with PUBLICATIONS The Huntsville City Schools and Madison County Schools. Unpublished manuscript. AND PUBLISHED Evans, W. F. (1997). Profile of Black Leadership: Black Administrators on DOCUMENTS Predominately White Public Senior Colleges and Universities in the South. Proceedings of the National Association of African American Studies, Houston, TX, 1132-1145.

Evans, W. F. (1997). First Year Teacher’s Survival Guide, unpublished manuscript

Evans, W. F. (1998). Handbook of Basic Statistics, unpublished manuscript.

Evans, W. F. & Sims, P. G. (1998). Increased Pressure of Whites on a Traditionally Black Campus. Proceedings of the National Association of African American Studies, Houston, TX, 456-471.

Evans, W. F. (1999). Assertive Discipline, unpublished manuscript

Evans, W. F. (2000, November). Misguided and Misled: A Southern Black College in Crisis. Paper presented as the Annual Conference of the National Alliance of Black School Educators, Nashville, TN.

Evans, W. F. (2001). A newsletter for competent and caring education professionals. Brochure/manuscript, Tennessee State University - College of Education.

Evans, W. F. (2002). Key Leadership Traits of the Rising Two-year College Administrator, unpublished manuscript

Evans, W. F. (2004). Improving Client Service Relations. Paper presented at the ATEA 41st National Conference on Technical Education, New Orleans, LA.

Frank, M. B. & Evans, W. F. (2005). Using Games to Make Learning Easier. Paper presented at the Alabama College Association 2005 Conference, Birmingham, AL.

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Evans, W. F., Fuller, D., & Mumford, V. E. (2008). Servant Leadership: Building Community to Empower Pre-service Teachers. Paper presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.

Evans, W. F., Adewuyi, D., & Murray, P. A. (2010, November). Internationalization of the general education curriculum at VUU. Paper presented at the meeting of the Mellon Fellow Community Initiative of the Salzburg Global Seminar, Salzburg, Austria.

Evans, W. F., Hood, D.S., & Whidbee-Cruz, V. (2011). Write here, write now: Implementation of a writing program at Virginia Union University. Paper presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.

Evans, W. F., Hopkins, R., & Hulett, D. (2019). Leadership challenges at historically black colleges and universities: The benefits of collaboration. Psychology and Education: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 55(4), 111-118.

Evans, W.F. (In Preparation). Uncle Tom’s Campus Revisited: An Ethnography of Black Leadership.

FACULTY- Alexander, T.L. (2007). The effectiveness of using picture books in social studies instruction DIRECTED with adolescent readers. Doctoral dissertation, Alabama A & M University, STUDENT Normal, Alabama. RESEARCH Brown, C.L. (2002). Perceptions of doctoral students with an earned educational specialist degree regarding the doctoral program in administration and supervision at Tennessee State University. Doctoral dissertation, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee. Burruss, L.M (2005). An analysis of the effects that disruptive behavior, attendance and academic achievement have on student performance on the science portion of the Alabama High School Graduation Examination in grades ten and eleven. Unpublished educational specialist’s thesis, Alabama A & M University, Normal, Alabama.

Gaye, Z. (2000). The ACT prep and its effects on students who participate in the Multicultural Educational Enrichment (MEE) program at Tennessee State University. Doctoral dissertation, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee.

Headen, Q. (2005). An analysis of the PEPE teacher evaluation on improving teaching and instruction as perceived by administrators and teachers in a North Alabama school system. Unpublished educational specialist’s thesis, Alabama A & M University, Normal, Alabama.

Headen, R. (2005). An analysis of the no child left behind act: Parent choice on student academic and social development as perceived by a group of educators and parents in a selected North Alabama school system. Unpublished educational specialist’s thesis, Alabama A & M University, Normal, Alabama.

Hood, D.S. (2005). Undergraduate faculty members’ perceptions of their role in increasing student success and retention. Doctoral dissertation, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee.

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Jackson, T.N. (2001). A descriptive study of the attitudes and perceptions school administrators in Middle Tennessee have of special education programs. Doctoral dissertation, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee.

Kilpatrick, T.H. (2001). A study of how kindergarten entry age affects middle school achievement. Doctoral dissertation, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee.

Lightford, S.L. (2006). A correlational study between the dynamic indicators of basic early literacy skills and the metropolitan readiness test reading scores of kindergarten students. Unpublished educational specialist’s thesis, Alabama A & M University, Normal, Alabama.

Plenty, J.A. (2015). Doctoral students’ perceptions with regard to the career benefits from educational leadership internships and field experiences. Doctoral Dissertation, , Montgomery, Alabama.

Price, V.B. (2001). An historical perspective of the American missionary association and its establishment of Lemoyne College – 1871 to 1940. Doctoral dissertation, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee.

Shields-Jenkins, S.V. (2001). An analysis of the roles of K-12 counselors as perceived by principals and counselors in the Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County Public Schools. Doctoral dissertation, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee.

Shutt, T. (2000). The relationship between absenteeism and academic achievement in Metropolitan Nashville Davidson county public schools. Doctoral dissertation, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee.

Sims, P.G. (2001). 21st century community learning centers: Establishing linkages between schools and communities. Doctoral dissertation, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.

Wilson, J.M. (2001). The relationship between district-level spending and reading achievement in Tennessee’s public schools. Doctoral dissertation, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee.

PROFESSIONAL 2019 ACTIVITIES FALL CONVOCATIN SPEAKER at Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA

SPRING BACCALAUREATE SPEAKER at Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY

2018 PARTICIPANT in the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) Institute for Board Chairs and Presidents of Independent Colleges and Universities; Aspen, CO

2013 PARTICIPANT in the 2013 AASCU, AALI, and CIC Executive Leadership Academy; Washington, DC

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PARTICIPANT in the 2013 SACS-COC Institute on Quality Enhancement and Accreditation; Daytona, FL

PARTICIPANT in the 2013 SACS-COC Substantive Change Workshop; Jacksonville, FL

PARTICIPANT in the Southeastern Regional Academic Integrity Conference; Birmingham, AL

2012 PARTICIPANT in the 2012 SACS-COC Annual Meeting; Dallas, TX

PARTICIPANT in the National Association of HBCU Title III Directors Regional Conference; Charlotte, NC

2011 PARTICIPANT in the 2011 SACS-COC Annual Meeting; Orlando, FL

PARTICIPANT in the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building Conference; Atlanta, GA

PARTICIPANT in the 2011 National HBCU White House Initiative Conference; Washington, D.C.

PARTICIPANT in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges’ 6th Annual Small College Initiative; Atlanta, Georgia

PRESENTER at the Hawaii International Conference on Education with a presentation entitled “Write Here – Write Now! Writing Across the Curriculum: Critical for Student Success” and “20th Century Teachers Engaging the 21st Century Learner”

2010 PARTICIPANT in the 2010 SACS-COC Annual Meeting; Louisville, Kentucky

MEMBER of the American Baptist Association of Colleges and Universities (ABACU) Strategic Planning Board; Phoenix, Arizona; Muskogee, Oklahoma

PARTICIPANT in the Central University HBCU Symposium; Durham, North Carolina

2009 PARTICIPANT in the 2009 SACS-COC Annual Meeting; Atlanta, Georgia

2008 PARTICIPANT in the 2008 HBCU White House Initiative; Washington, D.C.

PARTICIPANT in the 2008 SACS-COC Annual Meeting; San Antonio, Texas

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PARTICIPANT in the Institute on Quality Enhancement and Accreditation; Orlando, Florida

PRESENTER at the 2008 Hawaii International Conference on Education; Honolulu, Hawaii

2007 PARTICIPANT in the Southern Education Foundation Fall Training Conference; Atlanta, Georgia PARTICIPANT in the 2007 SACS-COC Annual Meeting; New Orleans, Louisiana

PARTICIPANT in the 10th Annual Symposium on the Recruitment and Retention of Students in Color at the University of Kansas; Lawrence, Kansas

2006 PARTICIPANT in the 2006 SACS-COC Annual Meeting; Orlando, FL

2005 PARTICIPANT in the NASA Minority Recruitment Conference; Orlando, FL PARTICIPANT in the Lakin Institute Academy; Birmingham, AL

2004 PARTICIPANT in the 2004 Innovations Conference; San Francisco, CA PARTICIPANT in Leadership Huntsville-Madison County, Class #15 ; Huntsville, AL FACILITATOR for Staff Development for faculty at Chapman Middle School; Huntsville, AL

2001 – 2003 KEYNOTE SPEAKER at Hampton Cove Middle School for Faculty Development and Retreat; Huntsville, AL FACILITATOR for Faculty Development for Huntsville City School System; Huntsville, AL

FACILATOR for Madison County School System’s Teacher In-Service; Huntsville, AL PRESENTER of “Classroom Management” at the Dianne Phipps-Cornelious Seminar; Alabama A & M University KEYNOTE SPEAKER for “Freedom Under Fire” Annual Banquet of the Jefferson County Branch of NAACP; Louisville, GA PRESENTER for the “Reaching Your Potential” Workshop Alabama District Conference; Florence, AL PRESENTER for the “Parliamentary Procedures for the Young Leader” Workshop Alabama A & M University, Hazel Green High School, Student Government Association – J.F. Drake Technical College

2000

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PRESENTER for the “Team-Building” Workshop and “Making the Reading- Writing Connection” Workshop - Riverton Elementary School, Madison County

PRESENTER for the “Team-Building” Workshop Ed White Middle School; Huntsville, AL

1999 LOCAL CO-HOST of the National Alliance of Black Educators’ Annual Conference; Nashville, TN PRESENTER for In-Service workshops conducted for Huntsville City Schools System; Huntsville, AL PRESENTER at the National Association of African American Studies Annual Conference; Houston, TX

1998 CONSULTANT for Non-tenured Faculty at Davis Hills Middle School, Huntsville City Schools System; Huntsville, AL

1997 – 1998 ADVISOR to the Pan Hellenic Greek Council; Alabama A & M University, Normal, AL CHAIRPERSON for Special Events Committee; Alabama A & M University’s National Education Week; School of Education

1997 TRAINER of Evaluators for the Alabama Professional Education Personnel Evaluation (PEPE) and workshop leader, Madison County and Huntsville City Schools Systems

FACILITATOR for “Stopping Invalidators….aka… Difficult and Nasty People” Workshop - Spring training for Pupil Service Department; Huntsville City Schools

PRESENTER at the National Association of African-American Studies Annual

Conference; Houston, TX. Research published in Proceedings of the National Conference of NAAAS.

1996 EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT for the Academy of Academics and Arts. Monthly leadership training for middle school males, Huntsville City Schools

PRESENTER for Curriculum Implementation in Social Work. Fall Semester Staff Development for faculty in the Department of Social Work, Alabama A & M University; Normal, AL

ADVISOR for Kappa Delta Epsilon Education Honor Fraternity

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Gamma Nu Chapter – Alabama A & M University; Normal, AL FACILITATOR for Jumpstart Freshman and New Student Orientation Alabama A & M University; Normal, AL CONSULTANT for the Huntsville City Schools; Huntsville, AL EVALUATOR for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Reaffirmation Team Visit; DeKalb County School System; Avondale, Georgia

1995 MEMBER of the Student Clinical and Field Experience Committee; Alabama A & M University; Normal, AL MEMBER of the SACS Reaffirmation Team Visit Huntsville School District; Huntsville, AL C0-PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR for the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, Dwight D, Eisenhower Professional Development Program; Alabama A & M University; Normal, AL CHAIRMAN of the Equity Issues Subcommittee on Staffing; Huntsville School District; Huntsville, AL PRESENTER of “The Conflict Resolution Approach in High School”; Atlanta, GA 1994 REVIEWER for Georgia’s CBA Testing Bias in Assessment

1993 TRAINER for NASSP Assessor Training “Let’s Talk: How Leaders Communicate” Workshop FACILITATOR for Gender/Ethnic Expectations and Student Achievement (GESA)

SPEAKER for the Annual meeting for the American Educational Research Association; Atlanta, GA

1992 ASSESSOR for the National Board of Education Assessment to identify Highly Accomplished Teachers

1991 WRITER for content areas of Georgia State Teacher’s Examination (TCT)

1989 – 1991 FACILITATOR for seminars on curriculum planning and effective teaching strategies; Atlanta, GA

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EXTRAMURAL UNCF Liberal Arts Innovation Center Grant, $300,000, 2020-2022 FUNDING National Park Service Preservation Grant, $500,000; 2018-2019

UNCF/Lilly Endowment Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) Grant for $1,200,00 for Voorhees College [$6,000,000 for the Carolina Cluster); 2017-2021

NSF HRD-HBCU Implementation Grant, Virginia Union University, $1,700,000 over five years; 2012-2017

Upward Bound Grant – Virginia Union University, $1,867,500 over five years; 2012- 2017

Student Support Service Grant – Virginia Union University, $1,100,000 over 5 years; 2010-2015

Minority Educational Enrichment (MEE) Grant – Tennessee State University, $150,000: 1998-2001

ADECA (Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs) Industrial Maintenance Grant for Drake State Technical College and Jackson County Partnership; $100,000; 2004-2006

Drake State Technical College’s SPEED-UP Program (National Science Foundation STEM Summer Bridge Program) – Huntsville, Alabama, $1,200,000; 2006-2010

ORGANIZATIONAL American Baptist Association of Colleges and Universities AFFILIATIONS American Educational Research Association National Association of African-American Studies Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration National Education Association SC Tuition and Grants Commission Sigma Delta Pi Phi Delta Kappa International University Council for Educational Administration National Alliance of Black School Educators Kappa Delta Epsilon National Educational Fraternity NAACP, Life Member Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Life Member Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Life Member Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Toastmasters International

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Leadership Huntsville/Madison County Class #15 Alabama Community College Leadership Academy Thomas Lakin Institute Alumni University of Georgia National Alumni Association; Life Member Georgia State University National Alumni Association; Life Member

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REFERENCES

The Honorable Michael C. Butler Mayor of Orangeburg PO Drawer 387 Orangeburg, SC 29116 803.707.7862 [email protected]

Dr. David Hood Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education Montclair State University 1 Normal Ave. 325 School of Nursing Montclair, NJ 07043 973.655.4280 [email protected]

Dr. Vincent Mumford Professor and Presidential Advancement Fellow Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 989.774.1040 [email protected]

Dr. Cynthia Warrick President 3601 Stillman Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 301.526.1730 [email protected]

Dr. Derrick Wilkins Chief of Staff - Office of the Chancellor Elizabeth City State University 1704 Weeksville Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252.335.3380 [email protected]

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