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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 _________________________________________________ 2012- 2016 South Carolina 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 W. FRANKLIN EVANS - 2 - OF 16 . 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