Dr. Kim T. Chavis – North Carolina A&T University

Is a proud alumnus of North Carolina A&T State University where he received his BA in English and an MA in English and Afro-American Literature with a minor in African American History.  After serving as visiting professor at Elizabeth City State University, Kim went on to Louisiana State University where he earned his PhD in English with a minor in History.  Kim remained in South Louisiana for nineteen years, holding faculty positions at LSU, Baton Rouge Community College, and Southern University, teaching a litany of English courses from Freshman Composition to Shakespeare.

In 2005, Kim began his transition from faculty to administration by taking on roles in faculty development and academic program review at Southern University.  Later, Kim redefined the offices into the Academy of Assessment, Learning, and Outcomes.  During his tenure at SU, Kim wore many hats and served in several administrative posts to include assessment officer, institutional effectiveness director, Quality Enhancement Plan director and author of Southern’s 2010 QEP, and Title III Director.  During this busy period, Kim continued to teach in the classroom when the opportunity arose.

Kim is a US Army veteran and has life memberships in Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Inc. and the College Language Association.  In 2015, Kim returned to North Carolina A&T to serve as the Director of Title III Programs.