Columbia, SC – August 11, 2025 – Benedict College announced today the appointment of Ms. Terri Hooper as the new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With more than 17 years of experience in the field, Ms. Hooper brings a strong foundation in strategic human resources leadership, compliance, employee development, and organizational growth.
Please join me in welcoming Ms. Terri Hooper to Benedict College,” said Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO. “In this essential position, Ms. Hooper will oversee all aspects of human resources operations, from recruitment and succession planning to employee development and benefits administration. She brings valuable experience in designing and implementing HR policies and procedures that support both organizational goals and employee success.”
In her new role at Benedict College, Ms. Hooper will lead the Human Resources unit and oversee a wide range of critical functions including employment, recruitment, on boarding, position management, payroll and compensation, compliance, policy development, insurance, and workforce development. She will work closely with the College’s General Counsel and the President’s Executive Cabinet to align HR strategies with institutional goals.
A native of Edgefield, South Carolina, Ms. Hooper holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal Justice Administration from Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC, and a Master of Science in Management from Southern Wesleyan University in Central, SC.
Prior to joining Benedict College, Ms. Hooper had a distinguished career with the City of Columbia, where she served in various capacities before retiring in 2021. Throughout her tenure, she was recognized for her expertise in designing and implementing Human Resources policies that effectively balanced organizational objectives with the needs of employees.
We look forward to welcoming Ms. Hooper and supporting her as she brings strategic leadership and dedication to building a strong, supportive, and progressive Benedict College campus community.
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About Benedict College (www.benedict.edu)
Founded in 1870 by a woman, Bathsheba A. Benedict, Benedict College is a private co-educational liberal arts institution offering 29 competitive baccalaureate degree programs and two master’s degree programs. The Midlands HBCU welcomes students from several counties in South Carolina, states across America, and countries around the world. The College also has a diverse faculty deeply engaged in teaching, research, and service.
Benedict College has been highly regarded and exceptionally ranked for its programs by several academic and traditional publications. Benedict College is the recipient of the 2024 UNCF Institutional Excellence Awardgiven by UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building Program in celebration of an HBCU that achieved next-level performance. Benedict was also named HBCU of the Year by HBCU Digest and was listed among the top half of ranked HBCUs in the 2022 edition of Best Colleges by US News and World Report.
Benedict College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Five of the College’s degree programs hold national accreditation: Social Work Program, Environmental Health Science Program, Environmental Engineering, Studio Art, and the Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business and Entrepreneurship.