Meet Our Board

Meet Our Board

Avis Proctor


Dr. Avis Proctor is the president of William Rainey Harper College. With more than 25 years of experience, she has served in a number of leadership roles throughout her career, including North Campus president, vice president for academic affairs, and associate vice president for academic affairs at Broward College. She has a doctorate degree in higher education from Florida International University, a master’s degree in teaching mathematics from Florida Atlantic University, and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics education from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Dr. Proctor is a member of the inaugural cohort of Barrington Civic Leaders and serves on the American Association of Community Colleges’ Commission on Economic and Workforce Development. She also serves on the board for Community Colleges for International Development and the advisory board for Barrington White House’s A Year of Courageous Conversations series.