COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Benedict College Board of Trustees has announced it has extended the contract of President Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis for another seven years, through June 2031.
Although Benedict College was founded by a woman, Bathsheba A Benedict, in 1870, Dr. Artis is the Historically Black College and University's (HBCU) 14th president and the first female president and CEO. She began her term at Benedict College in 2017 and, under her leadership, has successfully completed The B.E.S.T. five-year strategic plan in a record three years.
“We are exceptionally proud and fortunate to have such a strong leader guiding the College to higher heights and through the numerous challenges facing higher education institutions today,” said Charlie W. Johnson, Chairman of the Benedict College Board of Trustees. “President Artis is keenly aware of the current issues students face, and she has demonstrated a deep commitment to providing students with formative learning experiences that prepare them to lead and succeed professionally and personally.”
Dr. Artis holds a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership and Policy from Vanderbilt University, a Juris Doctorate from West Virginia University College of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from West Virginia State University.