Message from the Provost

Mission Statement:

The mission of Academic Affairs is to facilitate students’ efforts to increase their knowledge and develop skills necessary for life-long learning in the contemporary technological global community, thus enabling them to become global women leaders. Through a search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the development of leadership skills, service to others, presentation of quality educational programs — created by responsible faculty, staff and administrators — students will be well prepared for intellectual, ethical, and career challenges.

The appointment to serve Bennett College for Women as its new Provost is an honor beyond measure.  Having attended a liberal arts college for women for my own undergraduate education, I value the unique ability such institutions have to nurture the intellectual, social, and spiritual lives of their students.  Now, after over 25 years in higher education as a scholar, faculty member, and academic leader, I am particularly excited about the opportunity to serve at a liberal arts college that has such a rich legacy of educating African American women.  

Drawing on my previous leadership roles in the academy, the community, and the church, I look forward to this new opportunity both to serve and to lead as we prepare a new generation of women to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and engaged citizens in our communities.  I am convinced that Bennett College is well-positioned to continue its move from good to great like never before in its history.  As we educate, celebrate and empower women to transform their lives and take their place as contributors, leaders, and 21^st century global citizens, my commitment to the President, the Board of Trustees, alumnae, faculty, administrators, staff, and students and their families is to provide leadership that fosters excellence in every area of academic affairs, that supports the mission of the College, and that helps to bring Bennett College for Women to even greater levels of distinction in higher education.  I count it a blessing to join the Bennett College family as it begins its new season of greatness, and I look forward to the work we will all do together.

Dr. Marilyn Sanders Mobley

Provost