Dimeji R. Togunde

Dimeji R. Togunde, Ph.D. is Vice Provost for Global Education and Professor at Spelman College, where he has provided transformative leadership since 2011. His work focuses on institutional internationalization, strategic planning, and enhancing global learning experiences through study abroad programs, faculty development, and curriculum innovation.

• Education: Ph.D. in Development Sociology (Cornell University), M.S. & B.S. in Demography/Social Statistics (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria)

Research Interests center on internationalization frameworks, diversity and inclusion in global education, strategic planning for global engagement, and cultural competence development. His scholarship emphasizes equity-focused models for HBCUs and the role of virtual learning in post-pandemic global education.

Recent publications (2015–2024) demonstrate expertise in international education, cross-cultural collaboration, and STEM globalization. Key themes include: (i) institutionalizing global learning, (ii) decolonizing educational frameworks, and (iii) expanding access to intercultural experiences through digital platforms.

• Scientific Awards: Fulbright Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Senator Paul Simon Award (2017), Diversity Abroad Network Excellence in Diversity (2018), IIE Generation Study Abroad Seal (2019)

Advisory Roles: Serves on boards of Global Studies Research Network, Atlanta Global Studies Center, Cultural Experiences Abroad, IES Abroad, ISEP Study Abroad, and Cultural Vistas. Led Spelman’s SACSCOC QEP 2016 (Spelman Going Global!) and strategic planning (2024–2029).