Avis Proctor appointed president of Broward College’s North Campus

Avis Proctor

AVIS-PROCTORAvis Proctor appointed president of Broward College’s North Campus

Avis Proctor, Ed.D. was formally appointed president of Broward College’s North Campus, located in Coconut Creek. She has been serving as interim president since 2013. As the campus’ chief executive officer, Proctor is primarily responsibility for campus operations, including academics, student and business affairs, health sciences, learning resources, information technology and facilities.

“It is an honor to serve the North Campus, and I am eager to continue my work with students, faculty, staff and the community to meet local needs, and contribute to the national discourse on student success at a community college,” said Proc-tor. “Broward College is strategically moving forward with many successful initiatives, and it is an exciting time to serve in this capacity.”

Proctor joined Broward College in 2000 as a mathematics faculty member and subsequently served as associate dean of the North Campus mathematics department.

There, she provided leadership for faculty to redesign curricula and develop a scalable mathematics success model. Proctor was then named associate vice president for academic affairs, where she was responsible for accelerated learning programs, K-20 articulation, curriculum services, academic policy and baccalaureate program development. Proctor strengthened the curriculum development process, and strategically partnered with academic and student affairs colleagues to expand articulation and internship opportunities.

Proctor has more than 20 years of experience as an educator and academic administrator. She received her doctoral degree in higher education from Florida International University, her master’s degree in teaching mathematics from Florida Atlantic University and her bachelor’s degree in mathematics education from Florida A&M University. Born in St. Croix, U.S.V.I., she and her husband are the proud parents of their son, Cosey Proctor, III.

 

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