FVSU Provost named as sole finalist for President of Clayton State University

FORT VALLEY, Ga. -- Fort Valley State University(FVSU) Provost Dr. T. Ramon Stuart has been announced as the sole finalist for president of Clayton State University.

Board of Regents Chairman Sachin Shailendra and University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Steve Wrigley officially announced the news on June 3.

“Dr. Stuart is a veteran leader in higher education who has done an outstanding job over his career of keeping a focus on how to help more students stay on track and succeed in attaining their college degree,” USG Chancellor Steve Wrigley said. “His experience makes him an excellent candidate to lead Clayton State as it continues to increase student success, grow its campus community and expand its academic reach across metro Atlanta and Georgia.”

He has been serving as FVSU's Provost since 2016.

Stuart is also the Vice President of the Academic Affairs division at FVSU College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology.

“Dr. Stuart is a proven leader who can help Clayton State University and its students, faculty, staff and alumni succeed, and I am grateful to the members of the campus-based Presidential Search and Screen Committee for the time they took in this important effort,” said Regent Cade Joiner, chair of the Regents Special Committee which also helped with the search.

Stuart earned his doctorate in higher education administration from the Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education at Ohio University. He earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University.

“It is an honor to be considered for the presidency of Clayton State University, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help it fulfill its potential and achieve even greater success,” Stuart said. “Tremendous work has already gone into making sure the university’s academic programs and support systems are strong and give students, faculty, staff and alumni what they need to thrive. There are extraordinary things ahead for Clayton State, and I appreciate having a chance to be a part of that momentum.”

According to a press release, the Board of Regents will take action on the position at a future board meeting, no sooner than five days from naming a finalist.

Current Clayton State President Tim Hynes has announced he is retiring at the end of June.