President’s Bio
Archinya Ingram
Interim President of Clinton College
Archinya Ingram serves as the Interim President of Clinton College, bringing nearly two decades of transformative leadership and innovative vision to the institution. With 19 years of experience in higher education, Mrs. Ingram is a results-driven and mission-focused leader committed to advancing academic excellence, operational sustainability, and community impact.
Mrs. Ingram began her career at Clinton College as an Academic Learning Specialist, where she laid the foundation for the College’s academic support components. She launched Clinton’s early alert system, designed to identify and support students in need, and created a streamlined system for academic advising. As she progressed in her career at Clinton, she also led the implementation of the institution’s first integrated student information system, demonstrating her ability to enhance operational efficiency through innovation and strategic planning.
As Mrs. Ingram matriculated through various leadership roles, her expertise expanded across multiple areas of the institution. She rose to the position of Senior Vice President for Business Services/CFO, where she built a successful track record of sound fiscal management. Her leadership resulted in strong financial audits and repeated years of achieving high composite scores, including a perfect 3.0 for the last two consecutive years.
For over 12 years, Mrs. Ingram has served the college’s accreditation agency, the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) as a TRACS Peer Evaluator, Academic Curriculum Reviewer, and Chair of peer evaluation teams. This extensive experience has made her an expert in accreditation compliance. She co-chaired Clinton College’s 10-year reaffirmation process, leading the institution to achieve reaffirmation with no findings, no recommendations, and no suggestions—a rare and remarkable accomplishment.
Mrs. Ingram holds an undergraduate degree from Clemson University and an Master Business Administration from Strayer University. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) at Columbia International University, further demonstrating her commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. She has earned the prestigious ABACC certification through the Business Office 360 program, underscoring her expertise in operational and financial sustainability in higher education. Additionally, Mrs. Ingram is a proud Higher Education Leadership Foundation (HELF) Fellow, reflecting her commitment to excellence in leadership development within the HBCU community.
During her tenure at Clinton College, Mrs. Ingram has continued to build on her foundation of excellence. She led the redesign of the enrollment strategy, resulting in a notable increase in enrollment for Fall 2024. She also chaired the 2020-2025 Strategic Planning Committee, which guided the institution’s recent successes and positioned Clinton College for a sustainable and impactful future.
Mrs. Ingram’s leadership philosophy is rooted in transformative change and collaboration. She firmly believes in empowering her team to drive innovation and work collectively to move Clinton College forward. Her forward-thinking approach emphasizes the importance of teamwork and shared responsibility in achieving the institution’s mission and goals.
Mrs. Ingram is married to Delvis Ingram, and the proud mother of two sons, Delangelo and Antonio. As Interim President, Archinya Ingram is not just leading Clinton College—she is reimagining its future, ensuring that the institution continues to thrive as a beacon of opportunity, innovation, and excellence.