معرفی
Dr. Keith E. Howard serves as Vice Provost at Mercer University since 2021, providing faculty insight and managing special projects in policy development and data review. As primary advisor to the Provost, he leads academic policy, faculty handbooks, catalogs, market data analysis, and academic resource allocation while chairing the University Graduate Council for graduate curriculum oversight.
His educational background includes:
- B.S. from Morehouse College
- B.ChE. from Georgia Institute of Technology
- M.S. and Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University
Dr. Howard's research centers on Mathematics with expertise in Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Calculus, Statistics, and Mathematical Modeling. His scholarly work bridges theoretical foundations and practical applications across quantitative disciplines.
His scholarly recognition includes:
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Sigma Xi Scientific Society
- Golden Key Honor Society
- Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society
Administratively, he significantly shaped graduate education as chair of the University Graduate Council and former dean of graduate studies (2016), with prior service as interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts (2015) and mathematics department chair. His leadership extends to academic assessment, student grievance resolution, and non-credit continuing education programs.
