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Historically Black South Carolina State University Makes Several Key Administrative Appointments

South Carolina State University, the historically black educational institution in Orangeburg, has made several appointments to key administrative positions.

John D. Jones was appointed associate vice president for academic affairs. He was associate provost and accreditation liaison for Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Jones is a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina. He holds master’s and doctoral degrees in education from the University of Wisconsin.

Barbara Adams was named interim assistant vice president for academic support programs and graduate studies. Dr. Adams had been serving as chair of the department of accounting, agribusiness, and economics. She is a graduate of Fort Valley State University in Georgia and holds an MBA in accounting from Atlanta University and a Ph.D. in accounting from Texas A&M University.

Carl E. Jones is the new assistant vice president for academic success and retention programs. An employee of the university since 1990, most recently he was the executive director of the Office of Academic Success and Retention. Dr. Jones is a graduate of South Carolina State University. He holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in counseling and human development from Atlanta University.

Terrence M. Cummings was promoted to executive director of the Office of Academic Success and Retention. He was serving as assistant executive director. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from South Carolina State University.

Harriet A. Roland was appointed interim dean of the Honors College at the university. She was the director of honors, international, and national student exchange programs and an associate professor of English and modern languages. Dr. Roland is a graduate of South Carolina State University. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of South Carolina and a Ph.D. in mass communication theory from the University of Florida.

Frederick M.G. Evans was named interim dean of the School of Graduate Studies. He recently served as an assistant professor in the department of educational leadership.