Claflin University

Reports to Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

About Claflin University

Founded in 1869, Claflin University shines as a Top 10 Private HBCU, and is recognized by national publications, such as U.S. News and World Report, Forbes.com and Washington Monthly, as one of America’s best liberal arts colleges. The University proudly serves the state of South Carolina, the nation, and the world. Its beautiful historic campus is home for approximately 1,900 students, from every region of the United States and more than 20 international countries.

Claflin University students demonstrate extraordinary achievement, distinctive confidence, and a lifelong desire to transform society through visionary leadership. Its academic programs prepare students to compete and succeed in a global and technological society.

Claflin University is recognized for its rich legacy of STEM graduates. Graduates are highly competitive and are recruited for employment and for graduate and professional schools.

Recent graduates have been employed at Fortune 500 companies, in the Silicon Valley and in Investment Banking. Many matriculated at research one and Ivy League institutions to pursue graduate studies. Others are graduates of nationally ranked health professions schools in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and public health.

Vision Statement

Claflin University will be recognized as a leading 21st Century institution of higher education that develops a diverse and inclusive community of globally engaged visionary leaders.

Mission Statement

Claflin University is a comprehensive institution of higher education affiliated with the United Methodist Church. A historically Black University founded in 1869, Claflin University is committed to providing students with access to exemplary educational opportunities in its undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs. Claflin University is dedicated to providing a student-centered, liberal arts education grounded in cutting‑edge research, experiential learning, state‑of‑the‑art technology, community service, and life‑long personal and professional fulfillment.

Claflin University is a diverse and inclusive community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators who work to cultivate practical wisdom, judgment, knowledge, skills, and character needed for globally engaged citizenship and effective leadership.

At the center of everything Claflin University do is a system of values informing and guiding all policies and programs. These values, expressed through their decisions and actions, are defined by five over‑arching guiding principles:

Commitment to Excellence: Claflin University strive for excellence through creativity, innovation and efficiency that allow for optimization of resources. Commitment to Valuing People: Claflin University value people by providing a safe, wholesome, and healthy environment that fosters mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion.

Commitment to Being Student Centered: Claflin University focus on all aspects of student life including student-centered education by embedding skills and praxis that foster life‑long learning and independent problem-solving and also translate their needs and expectations into actions that embody exceptional service.

Commitment to Exemplary Educational Programs: Claflin University provide exemplary educational programs and an effective learning community by ensuring that they represent the highest standards of academic excellence and by continuous quality improvement.

Commitment to Fiscal Accountability: Claflin University will commit to financial accountability by promoting and fostering a culture of compliance, integrity, and fiscal responsibility throughout the University.

Motto

“As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”

Position:

Claflin University seeks an exceptional, visionary, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Dean of the School of Business. The Dean of the School of Business will serve as the Chief Executive Officer who will provide strategic leadership, academic direction, and administrative oversight for the School, ensuring alignment with the University’s strategic plan and mission of elevation and transformation of the next generation of visionary leaders. The Dean will advance the School’s reputation, strengthen student success and faculty achievement, and build partnerships with business, industry, and community stakeholders.

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