D. Clinton WILLIAMS

• Senior administrative leader reporting directly to the Head of School.
• Works across academics, governance, faculty affairs, student life, and institutional planning to support mission-driven strategic initiatives and strengthen institutional culture.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to enhance faculty development, improve student support systems, and drive accreditation planning and institutional assessment.
• Co-chair the Board of Trustees DEI Committee and advise on governance-level policy development and strategic priorities.
• Support faculty recruitment, evaluation, and professional development processes.
• Contribute to strategic planning and institutional review efforts as part of the school’s senior leadership team.
• Facilitated collaboration among faculty for curriculum development and instructional practices.
• Lead the Dive In academic access and enrichment initiative for middle school students from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Collaborate with academic leadership on student-success initiatives and cross-functional programming.
• Expanded institutional programming to integrate curriculum, pedagogy, student leadership, and civic engagement, enriching educational experiences.
• Contributed to NEASC accreditation planning and institutional review processes.
• Created student leadership structures that fostered institutional engagement and facilitated community dialogue.

• Advanced strategic initiatives for academic engagement and inclusive excellence within institutional leadership team.
• Led multiple units supporting research fellowships, mentoring, and student success initiatives across college.
• Directed pre-college programs, advising structures, and mentorship initiatives for faculty and students.
• Oversaw design and implementation of interdisciplinary summer programs for incoming students.
• Collaborated with faculty to align program goals and assessment practices with institutional priorities.
• Developed and launched racial justice fellows and Gordon J. Davis ’63 social & racial justice fellows programs.
• Supervised faculty directors, enhancing recruitment, training, and evaluation processes for academic enrichment programs.
• Managed combined budgets exceeding $650,000 while overseeing operational coordination for large-scale initiatives.

• Managed oversight of approximately 12 student fellows to ensure effective program delivery.
• Administered departmental budget exceeding $350,000 for various initiatives.
• Supported over 30 affinity groups representing more than 50% of student body.

Co-chaired $27.5 million Davis Center building project scheduled to open March 2024.

• Organized nearly 400 workshops, trainings, and programs in 2022-23 for student engagement.
• Collaborated with academic departments to advance curricular initiatives addressing power and equity.
• Facilitated integration of restorative practices on campus in partnership with dialogue facilitator.

• Administered departmental budget exceeding $300,000 while ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Oversaw operations for pre-frosh summer programs and academic fellowships.

Supervised program coordinator and managed summer faculty, including one graduate intern, two faculty directors, eight faculty, and eight student employees.

• Led initiatives to develop targeted academic programs for first-year students and underrepresented groups.
• Acted as principal investigator for Mellon Mays Undergraduate Research Fellowship from Andrew Mellon Foundation.
• Advised 300 students in pathway cohort programs to enhance academic success.
• Represented college in Liberal Arts College Racial Equity Leadership Alliance (LACRELA).
• Directed daily operations of organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Directed federally funded academic enrichment and research initiatives supporting first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students pursuing doctoral education.
• Oversaw recruitment, advising, and professional development programming for McNair Scholars.
• Directed an eight-week Summer Research Institute supporting undergraduate scholarship and graduate preparation.
• Managed multi-year federal grant of over $250,000, ensuring compliance and effective allocation of resources.
• Developed partnerships with doctoral institutions, facilitating graduate-school access and mentorship for underrepresented students.
• Organized statewide academic conferences and research-development initiatives, enhancing collaboration and knowledge sharing among educators.

• Chaired Spartan StartUP Summer Transition Program, facilitating seamless acclimation for incoming students.
• Collaborated with faculty and administrators to streamline advising systems, improve scheduling initiatives, and implement academic policies.
• Coordinated academic support and intervention initiatives for first-year students to enhance their academic transition and success.

• Led cross-functional initiatives enhancing student persistence and academic success through targeted retention and advising strategies.
• Developed early-alert case management system and faculty-integrated advising structures to proactively support at-risk students.
• Chaired committee that designed and implemented Urban Honors College curriculum to enrich student academic experience.
• Named Advisor of the Year (2015–2016).

• Facilitated history and interdisciplinary humanities courses through Harkness discussions, fostering student engagement and critical thinking.
• Contributed to Curriculum, Admissions, and Faculty Affairs Committees to enhance academic policies and student recruitment strategies.
• Revamped and broadened the senior seminar The Black Experience in White America to deepen students' understanding of historical contexts and contemporary relevance.