- Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Dr. Edward Rice II is a native of Greenville, Mississippi, and a seasoned higher education administrator with extensive leadership experience in student affairs, enrollment management, and student success initiatives.
He began his academic journey at Mississippi Delta Community College, where he earned an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from Mississippi State University in 1992 and a Master of Science in Educational Administration with a concentration in Athletic Administration from Alcorn State University in 1995. Dr. Rice subsequently completed a doctorate in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Community College Administration at Mississippi State University.
Dr. Rice's distinguished career in higher education spans more than two decades and reflects progressive leadership in student services, enrollment management, and athletics. His professional experience includes:
- Head Baseball Coach, Kentucky State University
- Assistant Dean of Students, Mississippi Delta Community College
- Dean of Students, Mississippi Delta Community College
- Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Mississippi Delta Community College (18 years)
- Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Southern Arkansas University Tech (3 years)
- Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Alcorn State University
Throughout his career, Dr. Rice has been recognized for advancing strategic enrollment growth, improving student retention and completion outcomes, strengthening student support services, and fostering student success through innovative programming and collaborative leadership.
Dr. Rice is married to the former Tonya James of Fayette, Mississippi. Together, they are the proud parents of two children: Edward Rice III, who is employed with Lockheed Martin in Camden, Arkansas, and Dorian Rice, a student at the University of Central Arkansas.