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Angela W. Peters, Ph.D.ANGELA W. PETERS, Ph.D.EDUCATIONAL PREPARATIONPh.D., Biochemistry, 1998University of South Carolina, Columbia, SCM.S., Chemistry, 1993Hampton University, Hampton, VAB.A., Chemistry, 1987Hampton University, Hampton, VAPOST-GRADUATE EDUCATIONHarvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard Institutes of Higher Education, Management DevelopmentProgram, June 2005PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEAlbany State University, Albany GAProvost and Vice President of Academic Affairs (2019-current)Public Institution, Member University System of GeorgiaOverview of select responsibilities:Serve as the Chief Academic Officer and the number two official of the university. Primaryresponsibilities include providing senior leadership across areas of university operations, strategicplanning, development and assessment of undergraduate and graduate academic programs, andoversight of educational policy and programs of instruction. Provide education leadership for 6509students (1450 first-time freshmen), which comprises 65 academic programs including certificates,associates degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and education specialist degrees. Theuniversity operates on two campuses including two off-campus sites, 820 employees (373 facultyand 447 staff), and is a member institution of the University System of Georgia. Annual operatingbudget is 114 million.Responsible for the operation, direction, and supervision of the Division of Academic Affairsincluding the following: three academic colleges; 13 academic departments; Dental Hygiene Clinic;Water Quality Institute; Early Learning Childhood Center; Child Care Resource & Referral of SouthWest Georgia at Albany; Undergraduate Research; Honors Program; International Education;Academic Learning Support Services; First-Year Experience; Library; Sponsored Research and1

Angela W. Peters, Ph.D.Grants; Graduate Studies; Distance Learning; Television and Radio Station; campus site for USG ecampus (e-core).Select accomplishments include: Reorganization of academic colleges and departments to align with university mission andstrategic 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 newfaculty 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 StudentSuccess Model that collaborates with divisions across the institution. Results show an increasein enrollment by 6%; increase in retention for associate’s degree students by 6 percentage pointsand for bachelor’s degree students by 12 percentage points. Co-chair of Executive Retention Committee Transfer Articulation Agreements with Columbus Technical College, Albany TechnicalCollege, Oconee Fall Line Technical College, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and AtlantaTechnical College Partnership with Phoebe Health System to increase nursing capacity in the state (LocalHealthcare Workforce Retention Initiative) Developed faculty workload policy, promotion and tenure policy and faculty overloadcompensation policy. National program for University Principal Preparation Initiative through the WallaceFoundation 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 OnlineTeaching Certification, based off Quality Matters Standards; retained 95% of new faculty viathe Faculty First-Year Support Program; faculty coaches utilized as mentors; developedmonthly leadership modules for deans and department chairs and developed new aspiringleaders 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, socialwork, public administration, counselor education, criminal justice, teacher-education, nursing,dental hygiene, medical laboratory technology, health information technology, diagnosticmedical sonography, emergency medical services, histologic technician, occupational therapyassistant, physical therapy assistant, radiologic science, respiratory care. Editor-in-chief for ASU Research Magazine University ambassador for the Affordable Learning Georgia Initiative (low-cost textbookoptions)2

Angela W. Peters, Ph.D.Claflin University, Orangeburg SCVice Provost for Academic Programs (2013-2019)Private Institution, United Methodist AffiliatedOverview of select responsibilities:Member of the President’s extended cabinet and senior leadership team. Monitors programs andinitiatives with Academic Programs and all programs within the Office of the Provost to ensurealignment with university strategic plan. Monitors compliance with accreditation and agencyrequirements at state, regional and federal levels. Key responsibilities include: academic programreview 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-tenureevaluations; assessment of student learning and advancement of student success; academicpersonnel hiring (search process); budget development and fiscal accountability; enrollmentmanagement; faculty professional development; program and curriculum development, and thesupport 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’sdegrees; 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 SystemMedical 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 embeddingglobal 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 scienceand engineering courses). Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Coordinate facultydevelopment 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 internationalinstitutions. Articulation agreements with school districts in Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Angola, Panama andMexico through the Intensive English Language Program approved by Homeland Security. Interim Executive Director for the Carolina Cluster Pathway Initiative ( 6 million funding fromUNCF/Lilly Foundation for Benedict, Claflin and Voorhees). Coordinated Executive AdvisoryCouncil that includes 70 public and private agencies and corporations. Articulation agreementswith 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 SCDept. of Education.Capital Campaign Planning Committee for the “Imagine the Possibilities” capital campaign thatraised 105 million.Collaborated with Alumni Affairs and Career Services to develop a student/alumni mentoringand 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 withcapacity-building, developing and implementing undergraduate academic standards,undergraduate academic program development, strategic leadership, research, grants and facilitiesadministration, hiring, separation, faculty evaluation, junior faculty mentoring, outreach andresource development.Select accomplishments include: Achieved national approval of the chemistry and biochemistry major by the American ChemicalSociety. Implemented a continuous ACS accreditation compliant program addressing the following:strategic planning, safety, instrumentation, library holding, student learning outcomes,enrollment/graduation rates, scholarship, faculty research and scholarly publications. Enhanced curricula emphasizing experiential learning and internships. Developed 3 4 program with Presbyterian College of Pharmacy. Developed 3 1 program with SC College of Pharmacy (USC and MUSC). Developed NMR Center as Research Core for INBRE institutions. Developed a “Profit Center” using NMR and other analytical instruments as a service center. Secured a ‘Service Contract” with Albemarle, Inc. to run NMR samples. Increased faculty/support staff 4-fold from 4 to 16. Increased student enrollment 3-fold from 26 majors in 2001 to 78 majors in 2012. Increased student placement in STEM graduate school or workforce by 90%. Increased faculty/student research by 100%. Increased grantsmanship by 100%. Promoted research excellence through collaborations, partnerships and external funding. Secured first Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA) with the United StatesArmy Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC), Edgewood, Maryland.University of South Carolina, Columbia SCExecutive Director Louis Stokes South Carolina Alliance for Minority Participation (19982001)The Louis Stokes-South Carolina Alliance for Minority Participation (LS-SCAMP) has become a4