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On July 1, 2012, Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) College of Arts and Sciences will be formally divided into the College of Science and Technology, and the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities.
According to Larry Robinson, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, the reorganized academic structure provides FAMU with the competitive edge to maximize its potential within each of the respective units, creating an intellectual environment that will nurture and develop the Millennial FAMUan.
The organizational structure for academic units is expected to lead to greater effectiveness by focusing efforts and oversight; greater efficiency by bringing smaller units together; and greater synergy by bringing together related units so that they are better positioned to leverage expertise and resources for increased productivity.
The College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities will house the following departments:
Maurice Edington will serve as interim dean of the College of Science and Technology, and Valencia Matthews will serve as the interim dean of the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities. Ralph Turner, the current Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, will return to his former role as 3M Distinguished Professor of Chemistry in the new College of Science and Technology.
Matthews is a full professor and assistant dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, where she supervises the arts, languages and humanities programs. She also serves as the director of FAMU’s Essential Theatre. Throughout her 18 years with the University, she supported many community service efforts, including founding and directing the Irene C. Edmonds Youth Theatre, a program for young people between the ages of 7 and 16. Matthews received her B.S. degree in theatre from South Carolina State University, a master’s degree from Ohio State University and her Ph.D. from Florida State University.
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