Harper College

President's Office

Meet Dr. Avis Proctor, Harper's President

Dr. Avis ProctorDr. Avis Proctor became the sixth president of William Rainey Harper College in July 2019. Dr. Proctor has more than 25 years of experience working in multicultural environments as an innovative mathematics educator and academic administrator with a focus on teaching, service, and research. As a higher education scholar and an Aspen Presidential Fellow, she contributes to the professional discourse from local to global levels on progressive leadership in higher education, research-based instructional strategies, strategic community engagement, economic development, and the STEM pipeline for underrepresented groups.

Dr. Proctor believes in working closely with local school districts, the business community, and higher education institutions. Her work at previous institutions has included expanding articulation, internship, and employment opportunities to enhance student-employer connections for current students as well as alumni. She has also provided collaborative leadership for early childhood education, dual enrollment, and college readiness/completion initiatives which have gained national attention.

Dr. Proctor earned her bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, a Master of Science in Teaching Mathematics at Florida Atlantic University, and her Doctorate in Higher Education at Florida International University. Dr. Proctor and her husband are the proud parents of one son.

Executive Cabinet

Dr. Maria Coons
Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Innovation/Board Liaison

847.925.6143

Rob Galick
Executive Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services
847.925.6380

Dr. Tamara Johnson
Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

847.925.6103

Jeff Julian
Chief of Staff and Vice President of External Affairs

847.925.6183

Darlene Schlenbecker
Vice President of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness

847.925.6008

Dr. Michelé Smith
Vice President of Workforce Solutions

847.925.6391

Dr. Ruth Williams
Provost

847.925.6290

Heather Zoldak
Chief Advancement Officer

847.925.6319

College Calendar

Last Updated: 1/5/24