Corey Campbell
Dr. Corey Campbell, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Cleveland State Community College was recently appointed to the inaugural Chancellor’s Fellowship Class for the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR). He joins 10 other leaders representing faculty and staff from community and technical colleges across the state.
The Chancellor’s Fellowship is a new initiative of the Maxine Smith Leadership Series, designed
to cultivate leadership talent among senior administrators across the college system. The
Chancellor’s Fellowship is the first of three fellowship programs that will comprise the Maxine
Smith Leadership Series.
“We’re delighted to announce the members of this first Chancellor’s Fellowship class and excited to launch the new Maxine Smith Leadership Series,” said TBR Chancellor Flora W. Tydings. “Leadership development is one of our major responsibilities to ensure the success of our students in the years ahead, and I’m confident that members of this first class will light the
path for the ones to follow – as Maxine Smith did in so many ways.”
Campbell was nominated for the fellowship by Cleveland State President Dr. Andy White. Campbell said, “Being selected to participate in a prestigious system wide leadership program is quite humbling. I am grateful for the opportunity to enhance my leadership skills and overall professional growth. Also, honored to be able to represent the College in this program.”
Named after Maxine Smith, a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents from 1996 to 2006 and a pioneering figure in the pursuit of educational opportunity, the overall series equips both emerging and established leaders with the knowledge, skills, and connections essential for success in Tennessee higher education. Maxine Smith’s legacy is at the heart of the series. She played a critical role in desegregating public schools in Memphis and was a lifelong advocate for expanding access to education.
Campbell started working at Cleveland State in January 2023 after serving as Vice President for
Student Engagement and Retention at Jefferson Community College in Watertown, New York.
He has bachelor's and master’s degrees from the University of Florida and a doctorate from Nova
Southeastern University.