
Savannah State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jan Alexia Boulware as Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. An accomplished academic leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in higher education administration, Dr. Boulware joins SSU from Bethune-Cookman University, where she most recently served as Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Boulware to the Tiger family,” said Dr. Jermaine Whirl, President of Savannah State University. “Her experience and vision will be instrumental as we continue to advance student-centered learning and prepare our graduates for success in a rapidly evolving workforce.”
Dr. Boulware brings to Savannah State a proven record of academic innovation, fiscal stewardship, faculty development, curriculum reform, accreditation leadership, and student success initiatives. As Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Boulware will lead efforts to strengthen academic programs, support faculty innovation, and expand interdisciplinary learning.
“Dr. Boulware brings a depth of experience and a forward-thinking approach that aligns perfectly with our academic vision,” said Dr. Marcus Cox, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. “Her leadership will play a vital role in advancing the academic excellence and dynamic learning environment that define Savannah State University.”
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Boulware holds a Doctor of Arts in Humanities (English) from Clark Atlanta University, a Master of Education in Reading Education from Mercer University, and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Georgia Southern University.
She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and a passionate advocate for access and the transformative power of higher education.
Savannah State University proudly welcomes Dr. Jan Alexia Boulware as a key member of its academic leadership team.