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| Sametria McFall, Ph.D. |
Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs for Savannah State University, Sametria McFall, Ph.D., has been selected as one of 30 provosts in the nation to participate in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) 2021 Academy for New Provosts (ANP), a leadership development program.
Now in its second year, ANP is geared toward the distinctive needs of provosts who lead state colleges and universities, providing them an opportunity to connect with their state university peers in an environment tailored to the specific challenges that a first-time provost is likely to face.
“I am honored to be a part of this cohort of resilient leaders in higher education, and, I look forward to connecting with and learning from each person involved,” said McFall. “AASCU has a long history of supporting public colleges and universities through leadership development and effective public policy. I am especially fortunate to have been selected for this opportunity. Further, I am grateful to our president, Kimberly Ballard-Washington, for her support of my participation in this year-long program.”
Including monthly virtual learning and networking sessions and a two-day gathering in person at AASCU’s Academic Affairs meeting in July 2022, ANP will prepare new provosts to understand the principles of exemplary academic leadership; navigate deep, transformative change; manage university finance and budget; build trust through effective communication; manage key relationships for success; use data effectively to create a culture of evidence and inform decisions; integrate academic planning with budget, facility, and IT planning; navigate between the president’s vision and the expectations of the faculty; and strengthen psychological and physical resilience.
About Savannah State University
Established in 1890, Savannah State University is the first public historically black college or university in Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. Students select majors from 30 undergraduate and five graduate programs in four colleges — Business Administration, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Sciences and Technology.
About American Association of State Colleges and Universities
The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) is a Washington, D.C.-based higher education association of nearly 400 public colleges, universities, and systems whose members share a learning - and teaching-centered culture, a historic commitment to underserved student populations, and a dedication to research and creativity that advances their regions’ economic progress and cultural development. These are institutions Delivering America’s Promise.