Roslyn Clark Artis, J.D., Ed.D., Elected Vice Chair of SACSCOC Board of Trustees

DECATUR, Ga. – The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is pleased to announce the election of Roslyn Clark Artis, J.D., Ed.D., President and CEO of Benedict College, as Vice Chair of the SACSCOC Board of Trustees, effective December 9, 2025.

Artis was affirmed by her peers at the Commission’s Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, to serve in this leadership role on the 77-member Board of Trustees, which provides governance and strategic oversight for SACSCOC’s accreditation and quality assurance work.

A nationally recognized higher education leader and accreditation expert, Artis has served as President and CEO of Benedict College since 2017 and is the first woman to lead the institution. Prior to her appointment at Benedict College, she served as President of Florida Memorial University, also as the institution’s first woman president.

Artis brings extensive experience in accreditation, federal policy, and institutional transformation to the Vice Chair role. She currently serves on the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI), which advises the U.S. Secretary of Education on accreditation and institutional eligibility for federal student aid. Her service also includes leadership roles with the American Council on Education, Educational Testing Service, and multiple national higher education boards and advisory councils.

“I am honored to serve as Vice-Chair of the SACSCOC Board of Trustees,” Artis said. “The peer review process is a central tenant of our higher education system, and when fully embraced, ensures quality educational opportunities for all students. I look forward to working alongside President Dr. Stephen Pruitt and our Board Chair Dr. David Barnett, to ensure that SACSCOC reflects the standard for higher education accreditation.”

Artis holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership and Policy from Vanderbilt University, a Juris Doctor from West Virginia University College of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from West Virginia State University. She has also earned professional certifications in fundraising management and prior learning assessment.

Her leadership has been widely recognized at the national level, including honors from Higher Ed Dive, HBCU Digest, and Diverse Issues in Higher Education. In 2025, Artis was named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Fellow, further reflecting her commitment to global engagement and educational excellence.

Media Contact:
Eric Mann
Director of Public Information
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
emann@sacscoc.org  | 404-994-6576