Dr. Tiffany Hunter has been appointed as provost of Clark State Community College. Hunter began her tenure with Clark State in January of 2019 as vice president of academic affairs. Prior to her start at Clark State, she served at Florida State College-Jacksonville as the dean of education and human services and as a faculty member for more than seven years.
“Dr. Hunter is a trusted and passionate advocate for students and leads faculty as only one of their own could--with a keen eye on ensuring professional development that results in student success and innovation,” said Dr. Jo Alice Blondin, president of Clark State. “As provost, the community can expect an even greater emphasis on diversity and equity for our students as well as increased investment in academic programs.”
Hunter has worked in higher education for more than 20 years and in administrative roles, in both two- and four-year institutions for ten years. In her role as dean at FSC, she had oversight of non-credit as well as associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees in early childhood education, the human services bachelor’s degree program, the Educator Preparation Institute and several grants and initiatives.
She received a B.A. in political science from University of North Carolina-Greensboro, an M.A. in birth-kindergarten education from Lenior-Rhyne University, an M.S. in education and a Ph.D. in leadership for higher education, both from Capella University.
Blondin said Hunter will continue to serve as the chief academic officer but will add to her portfolio strategic budgeting to improve equipment and classrooms for the faculty.
Hunter said she is grateful to be recognized for the work she has been able to achieve since arriving at Clark State and for the trust placed in her to continue growing, developing and leading as the provost of the College.
“My goals for this new role are to continue to expand our program offerings, finalize our program alignment review that will enable me to identify opportunities for growth for our current and future programs, further expand the work of our Center for Teaching and Learning, continue to lead the work of closing achievement gaps through our participation in Achieving the Dream and also continue my focus on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts as I continue to lead the faculty,” said Hunter.