Empowering Excellence Through Educational Choices

About Us

Who We Are

VU-CIL was established in 2024 as a division of Voorhees University, making it the only HBCU-based authorizer in the U.S.

Our Story and Timeline

VU Charter Institute of Learning
Our Leadership

Voorhees University
Charter Institute of Learning

Dr. Ronnie Hopkins

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Dr. Edward L. Hill

Member-Chief Academic Officer

V. Diane O’Berry

Member-Chief Finance Officer (non-voting)

Leticia Dowling

Public Member
4-year term

Dr. Gwenda Richburg-Greene

Public Member
4-year term

Dr. Damara Hightower Mitchell

Public Member
4-year term

Dr. Thelma Sojourner

Public Member
4-year term

Dr. William H. Whitaker Jr.

Public Member
4-year term