Meet the Provost

Stevie Lawrence II, Ph.D.

Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Leadership Roles at Lincoln

At Lincoln University, Dr. Stevie L. Lawrence II serves as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. In this role, he provides strategic leadership for the academic division, ensuring that the university maintains its commitment to educational excellence. His responsibilities include:

Overseeing the academic programs and policies to align with Lincoln University's mission and goals.
Collaborating with deans, department chairs, and faculty to enhance academic offerings and student success initiatives.
Driving efforts to improve student retention and graduation rates through innovative academic strategies.
Supporting the university’s strategic emphasis on student success as a collaborative effort involving students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends of the University.
Leading initiatives to enhance the academic profile of Lincoln University under the leadership of the university president.

These leadership roles position Dr. Lawrence as a key figure in advancing Lincoln University's mission of providing educational opportunities and fostering student success.

Education and Early Career

Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Higher Education from Jackson State University
Master of Public Administration from North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Arts from North Carolina A&T State University

Dr. Lawrence began his career with a focus on academic administration and student services, particularly at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). His early career roles include:

Vice President for Postsecondary Education at the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)
- Led postsecondary programs and developed initiatives to support state offices and institutions.
Founding Dean of the University College at Fort Valley State University in Georgia
- Implemented strategies that significantly improved student retention, persistence, and graduation rates.
Academic positions at the University of North Carolina System Office, Shaw University, Virginia Union University, and Halifax Community College.

These early roles provided Dr. Lawrence with the experience and insight necessary to lead academic programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing student success and institutional growth.

Achievements

Dr. Lawrence's contributions to higher education have been recognized through prestigious fellowships and leadership programs:

2022-23 American Council on Education (A.C.E.) Fellow
2020-21 American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) Protégé
Member of the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.)

Contact the Provost

Stevie L. Lawrence II, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
206 Young Hall
820 Chestnut Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
P: 573-681-5074
E: Provost@LincolnU.edu