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Dr. Kimberly D. Whitehead

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Acting Chief Academic Officer at University of Maryland Global Campus
📍 Elkridge, Maryland, United States

Dr. Kimberly D. Whitehead is a seasoned higher education leader, currently serving as Acting Chief Academic Officer at the University of Maryland Global Campus. With a PhD in Genetics from North Carolina State University, her expertise spans strategic planning, academic affairs, and enrollment management across numerous universities, where she has a track record of fostering institutional effectiveness and student success.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Acting Chief Academic Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Elkridge, Maryland, United States
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Higher Education Leadership
Her career is defined by senior leadership roles, including VP and Chief of Staff at multiple universities, focusing on academic affairs, strategic planning, and operational management.
Student Access & Success
Secured funding for a "Bridges to the Baccalaureate" program to help students resume their education and has a stated commitment to providing educational access and enhancing learner experiences.
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Career

Work history

6-2025 - 5-2026
Acting Chief Academic Officer
University of Maryland Global Campus
1-2024 - 6-2025
Vice President For Academic Affairs and Executive Dean
University of Maryland Global Campus
6-2021 - 1-2024
Senior Vice President for Strategy and Chief of Staff
Medgar Evers College, CUNY
7-2019 - 6-2021
Vice President and Chief Of Staff
University of Maine
9-2016 - 11-2018
Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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Media appearances

Kimberly Whitehead Appointed Vice President of Academic Affairs at UMGC. Featured in University of Maryland Global Campus News
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Dr. Kimberly Whitehead appearance on Social and Medical Justice Podcast. Featured in University of Maine Digital Commons
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Education
1993 - 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
North Carolina State University
1989 - 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Norfolk State University
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