Angela W. Peters, Ph.D. ANGELA W. PETERS, Ph.D. EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION Ph.D., Biochemistry, 1998 University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC M.S., Chemistry, 1993 Hampton University, Hampton, VA B.A., Chemistry, 1987 Hampton University, Hampton, VA POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard Institutes of Higher Education, Management Development Program, June 2005 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Albany State University, Albany GA Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs (2019-current) Public Institution, Member University System of Georgia Overview of select responsibilities: Serve as the Chief Academic Officer and the number two official of the university. Primary responsibilities include providing senior leadership across areas of university operations, strategic planning, development and assessment of undergraduate and graduate academic programs, and oversight of educational policy and programs of instruction. Provide education leadership for 6509 students (1450 first-time freshmen), which comprises 65 academic programs including certificates, associates degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and education specialist degrees. The university operates on two campuses including two off-campus sites, 820 employees (373 faculty and 447 staff), and is a member institution of the University System of Georgia. Annual operating budget is $114 million. Responsible for the operation, direction, and supervision of the Division of Academic Affairs including the following: three academic colleges; 13 academic departments; Dental Hygiene Clinic; Water Quality Institute; Early Learning Childhood Center; Child Care Resource & Referral of South West Georgia at Albany; Undergraduate Research; Honors Program; International Education; Academic Learning Support Services; First-Year Experience; Library; Sponsored Research and 1 Angela W. Peters, Ph.D. Grants; Graduate Studies; Distance Learning; Television and Radio Station; campus site for USG e- campus (e-core). Select accomplishments include: • Reorganization of academic colleges and departments to align with university mission and strategic plan • Increased pathways from Associates Degrees leading to Bachelor’s degree • Organizational Health Assessment (Environmental Scan) aligned with the Strategic Plan • Comprehensive Administrative Review (savings was redirected towards scholarships and new faculty hires.) • Executive member of the Strategic Planning Taskforce • New Center for Blockchain, Innovation and Emerging Technology • New Health Sciences & STEM Academy • Momentum Year Initiative which includes Gateways to Completion (John Gardner Institute) • Co-chair of Student Success and Innovation Committee. Implemented an Integrated Student Success Model that collaborates with divisions across the institution. Results show an increase in enrollment by 6%; increase in retention for associate’s degree students by 6 percentage points and for bachelor’s degree students by 12 percentage points. • Co-chair of Executive Retention Committee • Transfer Articulation Agreements with Columbus Technical College, Albany Technical College, Oconee Fall Line Technical College, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Atlanta Technical College • Partnership with Phoebe Health System to increase nursing capacity in the state (Local Healthcare Workforce Retention Initiative) • Developed faculty workload policy, promotion and tenure policy and faculty overload compensation policy. • National program for University Principal Preparation Initiative through the Wallace Foundation • Developed student mentoring group for online learning i.e. online mentoring group (#ASUOMG) • Center for Faculty Excellence: during the onset of the pandemic 90% faculty completed Online Teaching Certification, based off Quality Matters Standards; retained 95% of new faculty via the Faculty First-Year Support Program; faculty coaches utilized as mentors; developed monthly leadership modules for deans and department chairs and developed new aspiring leaders program for faculty. • Implementation of staff development for administrative assistants in Academic Affairs • SACSCOC executive committee • Re-affirmation by accrediting bodies for the following programs: chemistry, business, social work, public administration, counselor education, criminal justice, teacher-education, nursing, dental hygiene, medical laboratory technology, health information technology, diagnostic medical sonography, emergency medical services, histologic technician, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapy assistant, radiologic science, respiratory care. • Editor-in-chief for ASU Research Magazine • University ambassador for the Affordable Learning Georgia Initiative (low-cost textbook options) 2 Angela W. Peters, Ph.D. Claflin University, Orangeburg SC Vice Provost for Academic Programs (2013-2019) Private Institution, United Methodist Affiliated Overview of select responsibilities: Member of the President’s extended cabinet and senior leadership team. Monitors programs and initiatives with Academic Programs and all programs within the Office of the Provost to ensure alignment with university strategic plan. Monitors compliance with accreditation and agency requirements at state, regional and federal levels. Key responsibilities include: academic program review and improvement; oversight of academic enhancement programs for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students; accreditation; strategic partnerships; proposal development; faculty annual evaluations; pre-tenure evaluation; tenure and promotion evaluations; post-tenure evaluations; assessment of student learning and advancement of student success; academic personnel hiring (search process); budget development and fiscal accountability; enrollment management; faculty professional development; program and curriculum development, and the support and improvement of teaching and learning. The university profile consists of the following: 2100 students (625 first-time freshmen); 25 academic programs including bachelors and master’s degrees; 350 employees (150 faculty and 200 staff). Annual operating budget is $60 million. Select accomplishments include: • Early acceptance with Campbell University (Pharm D.; MPA) and Greenville Health System Medical School (MD) • Accelerated degree programs with University of South Carolina-Chemical Engineering • SC State Legislature Appropriation for Carolina Cluster Pathways Program ($300,000) • SC State Legislature Appropriation for Nursing Program ($600,000) • Online Programs i.e. organizational management, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, master’s business administration; master’s education (curriculum and instruction); RN to BSN. • Reformed General Education curriculum. Reduced credit hours and focused on embedding global competencies; writing across the curriculum and critical thinking in core courses. Coordinated Employer Roundtables with quarterly themes such as healthcare, technology, biotechnology and manufacturing. • Articulation agreement with Richland County School District Two (satellite computer science and engineering courses). • Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Coordinate faculty development opportunities; provide funding for faculty travel and SEED Research projects. Funded by Title III (US Dept. of Education). • Interim Director of International Education. Enhanced study abroad (student and faculty-led) initiatives and increased exchange programs and research collaborations with international institutions. • Articulation agreements with school districts in Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Angola, Panama and Mexico through the Intensive English Language Program approved by Homeland Security. • Interim Executive Director for the Carolina Cluster Pathway Initiative ($6 million funding from UNCF/Lilly Foundation for Benedict, Claflin and Voorhees). Coordinated Executive Advisory Council that includes 70 public and private agencies and corporations. Articulation agreements with these groups increased internships and employment opportunities. • Chair, Academic Affairs Committee • Chair, Academic Excellence Taskforce for University Long-Range Plan. • Created Chairs Council. Formulation and development of long-range plans for academic units. • Created Faculty First-Year Support Program. Increased faculty retention by 80%. 3 Angela W. Peters, Ph.D. • Implemented Advanced Placement Summer Institute endorsed by the College Board and SC Dept. of Education. • Capital Campaign Planning Committee for the “Imagine the Possibilities” capital campaign that raised $105 million. • Collaborated with Alumni Affairs and Career Services to develop a student/alumni mentoring and networking program i.e. Panthers at Work Mentoring Program. • SACSCOC core committee focusing on accreditation and compliance. • Re-affirmation by accrediting bodies for chemistry, biochemistry, music and business. • Accreditation of Computer Science by the American Board of Engineering Technology (ABET). Department Chair of Chemistry (2001-2013) Professor (2007); Associate Professor (2001); Tenured (2004) Overview of select responsibilities: Chief departmental, administrative and budget officer responsible for: assisting the Dean with capacity-building, developing and implementing undergraduate academic standards, undergraduate academic program development, strategic leadership, research, grants and facilities administration, hiring, separation, faculty evaluation, junior faculty mentoring, outreach and resource development. Select accomplishments