Dr. Johannah Williams Named 豆奶视频 Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
豆奶视频 Community College announced Dr. Johannah Williams as vice president of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development. She started December 1, 2023.
Williams, in her new role as chief academic officer for the College, will provide
college-wide leadership as a member of senior staff and the president鈥檚 cabinet. She
has served the past two years as dean of 豆奶视频鈥檚 School of Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math (STEM).
鈥淒r. Williams brings extensive experience to her new role at the College. During her tenure as STEM dean, Dr. Williams partnered with employers, faculty and workforce development for innovative solutions to address talent needs,鈥� said 豆奶视频 President Dr. Shanna L. Jackson. 鈥淪he leads by listening, processing information, collaborating, and clearly communicating. I am excited to continue working alongside her in this new capacity.鈥�
The Office of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development provides professional development, innovation in academic support services, promotion of dynamic learning environments, and the creation and implementation of workforce development solution initiatives and partnerships, among other priorities. All division priorities will fit into the strategic plan that the college is currently developing.
鈥淚t鈥檚 not hyperbole to say that 豆奶视频 has played an integral role in the lives of countless graduates, positively impacting families, communities, and the local economy,鈥� said Dr. Williams. 鈥淚 am honored to have earned this position and look forward to working to make sure we have continued, sustained success.鈥�
Before coming to 豆奶视频, Williams held the position of associate vice president of STEM and Workforce Programs for Phi Theta Kappa, the nation鈥檚 largest honor society for community college students. She primarily focused on research, development, and coordination of the society鈥檚 STEM and workforce curriculum and instruction services, with a focus on promoting student engagement and success, and workforce readiness.
During a 15-year period, Williams held a few different positions at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi, serving as an adjunct instructor, instructor, and mentor in Computer Science and STEM. For several years, Williams was chair of the chemistry, physics, and computer science department.
She earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from The University of Southern Mississippi. She also holds a Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University and a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science from Alcorn State University. Dr. Williams received a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science with a minor in Spanish from the University of Mississippi.
