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Dwaun Warmack, Ed.D.

President, Board Member, Speaker, and Eisenhower Fellow

Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack is an accomplished educational leader currently serving as the 9th President of Claflin University.1 His career in higher education spans over two decades, showcasing a progression through various leadership roles at multiple institutions.

Professional Experience

Dr. Warmack assumed the presidency of Claflin University in August 2019.1 Prior to this, he held several significant positions:

  • President of Harris-Stowe State University (2014-2019)1
  • Senior Vice President at Bethune-Cookman University (2013-2014)1
  • Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Development at Bethune-Cookman University (2012-2013)1
  • Vice President for Student Affairs at Bethune-Cookman University (2010-2012)1
  • Associate Dean of Students at Rhodes College (2005-2010)1
  • Director of Programs/Associate Director of University Center at Western Carolina University (2004-2005)1

Education and Expertise

Dr. Warmack holds an Ed.D., indicating his doctoral-level expertise in education. He has extensive experience in:

  • University administration
  • Enrollment management
  • Student affairs
  • Budget oversight
  • Strategic planning
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Additional Roles

Beyond his primary role as a university president, Dr. Warmack is also:

  • A board member
  • A public speaker
  • An Eisenhower Fellow1

Dr. Warmack's career trajectory demonstrates a consistent commitment to higher education leadership, with a particular focus on student success, institutional advancement, and strategic management. His diverse experiences across multiple institutions have likely contributed to his current role as the leader of Claflin University, a historically black university in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Dwaun Warmack, Ed.D.
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Experience

President at Claflin University (August 2019 - Present)
President at Harris-Stowe State University (July 2014 - July 2019), Senior Vice President at Bethune-Cookman University (June 2013 - July 2014), Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Development at Bethune-Cookman University (May 2012 - June 2013), Vice-President for Student Affairs at Bethune-Cookman University (June 2010 - May 2012), Associate Dean of Students at Rhodes College (June 2005 - June 2010), Director of Programs/Associate Director of University Center at Western Carolina University (June 2004 - July 2005), Director of Multicultural Affairs & Multicultural Center at Western Carolina University (July 2002 - June 2004), Coordinator for Student Life at Delta State University (August 1999 - July 2002)

Education

Doctor of Education - EdD, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from Union University; Master's degree in Sociology and Bachelor of Science in Education from Delta State University; Completed Harvard's Seminar for New Presidents

Location

Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States