Converse University Announces Dr. Will Case as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Converse University has appointed Dr. Will Case to serve as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for Converse University, effective immediately. Case joined Converse in 2015 as an assistant professor of chemistry and has since served as Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences, Co-Director of the Nisbet Honors Program, Institutional Accreditation Liaison for SACSCOC, Associate Provost for Student Success, and Acting Provost.

“Dr. Case’s leadership has been essential for the success of Converse University,” shared President Dr. Boone Hopkins. “He has demonstrated a strong record of strategic planning, budget management, faculty collaboration, staff support, and student development. We look forward to his continued success at Converse in this new role.”

Case looks forward to continued collaborations with faculty, staff, and students. “I am honored to have the opportunity to continue advancing the institution’s strong academic programs and to work together to ensure we meet the needs and interests of current and future students,” Case shared.

He is currently working closely with faculty members to revise the University’s general education program (GEP), which serves as the common academic experience for all Converse students. This program ensures that students are exposed to, gain an appreciation for, and acquire knowledge of a variety of subject areas, regardless of their major. Work has focused on refining the GEP to underscore Converse’s mission of empowering students to become transformative leaders who see clearly, decide wisely, and act justly. 

Case has taught a range of courses that include biochemistry, forensic chemistry, and an interdisciplinary course on the art and science of ceramics. He is an avid promoter of technology in the classroom. Case’s research interests fall within the broad areas of separation science, biosensors, and chemical education. During his first year at Converse, Case was awarded a $127,000 Developmental Research Project Target Faculty Grant from the SC IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence.

Throughout his tenure at Converse, he has won numerous accolades including the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Excellence in Teaching Award, Creative and Scholarly Achievement Award, and the Jo Ann Lever Award for Student Involvement. Case currently serves on the board of the Spartanburg Science Center and is an active member of the American Chemical Society. In his spare time, he enjoys tennis, running, and traveling.