Dr. Kim Dudas Named Provost of USCB
Dr. Kim Dudas
Following a comprehensive national search, Dr. Kim Dudas has been selected as the University of South Carolina Beaufort's Executive Vice Chancellor
for Academic Affairs and Provost.
Dudas has two decades of experience in higher education, including nine years at USCB.
She currently serves as Interim Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and
Provost, a role she assumed in July 2025, following her service as Assistant Vice Chancellor
for Academic Affairs.
"I am confident that Dr. Dudas will provide strong, steady leadership for Academic Affairs and will continue to build on the progress we have made in support of our students, faculty, and staff, " said Chancellor Al M. Panu.
Dudas's academic background is in nursing and the health sciences. Her career has
included teaching, research, and leadership. As a faculty member, she has taught courses
in nursing and in the University 101 first-year experience program and was named USCB
Professor of the Year.
Her research and scholarly publications have focused on nursing education and learning
within health sciences programs.
Dudas has been instrumental in securing external funding for academic and student success
initiatives, including a $3.8 million federal HRSA grant that supports Nursing academic
programming and student success.
Throughout her career, Dr. Dudas has strengthened academic programs, supported accreditation,
and used data-informed strategies to improve student retention and faculty success.
At USCB, she has collaborated across the university to enhance academic quality, streamline
processes, and align programs with regional workforce needs.
During the search process, she demonstrated a strong understanding of USCB’s mission and outlined a vision focused on academic excellence, experiential learning, workforce alignment, and student success.
During the search process, she demonstrated a strong understanding of USCB’s mission and outlined a vision focused on academic excellence, experiential learning, workforce alignment, and student success.
Prior to coming to USCB, Dudas served as Associate Dean (Interim) of the College of
Professional Studies and Chair of the Nursing Department at New Jersey City University.
She earned a doctorate in Nursing from Nova Southeastern University, master's in
Nursing from Rutgers University and bachelor's in Nursing from East Stroudsburg University.
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05/19/2026