Cheryl Hyman

Cheryl L. Hyman is the Vice Provost for Academic Alliances at Arizona State University (ASU), a position she has held since January 2019.13 In this role, she leads academic partnerships between ASU and community colleges, both locally and nationally, to ensure students have the resources and pathways to successfully transition to ASU.1

Background and Education

Hyman has an inspiring personal story. Born and raised on the West Side of Chicago, she overcame significant challenges in her youth, including dropping out of high school.2 She later returned to complete her education, eventually earning:

• An associate degree from Olive-Harvey College (part of City Colleges of Chicago)
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology
• An Executive MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management
• A master's degree in Community Development with a certification in nonprofit management from North Park University12

Professional Experience

Before joining ASU, Hyman had a distinguished career:

• She served as Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago from 2010 to 2017.2
• Prior to that, she worked for 14 years at Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), rising to the position of Vice President of Operations, Strategy and Business Intelligence.1

Achievements and Recognition

Hyman is known for her transformative leadership in higher education:

• At City Colleges of Chicago, she launched the "Reinvention" initiative, which significantly improved graduation rates and degree completion.12
• She was named one of America's Ten Most Innovative College Presidents by Washington Monthly.1
• In 2023, she was elected to the Illinois Institute of Technology Board of Trustees.4

Current Work and Expertise

At ASU, Hyman focuses on:

• Building and strengthening partnerships between ASU and community colleges.6
• Improving pathways for students to transition successfully to four-year institutions.1

She is also an author, having published "Reinvention: The Promise and Challenge of Transforming a Community College System" with Harvard Education Press.15

Hyman's LinkedIn username, "communitycollegetransformer," reflects her passion for transforming higher education and her significant experience in community college leadership.37