Robert Lloyd, PhD
Dr. Robert Lloyd is a distinguished scholar and leader, currently serving as the President and CEO of the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. With an extensive academic and professional background, Dr. Lloyd has held prominent roles, including the Farish Chair for Political Thought, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Executive Director of the LeMieux Center for Public Policy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He also contributes as a board member for Scholars for Peace in the Middle East and as Vice President of the Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa.
An accomplished educator and global thinker, Dr. Lloyd previously taught at Pepperdine University and was a Fulbright Scholar to India. He holds a Ph.D. from the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University and a master’s degree from Cornell University. His early career included work with the Catawba Regional Council of Governments in South Carolina, showcasing his long-standing connection to the region.
Dr. Lloyd’s academic contributions include numerous publications on international conflict management, negotiation, governance, development, and African affairs. His practical experience spans over a decade with an international development organization in Africa and Washington, DC, and he served as a nonresident Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center. Additionally, Dr. Lloyd has participated extensively in international election observation, contributing to the promotion of fair and transparent democratic processes.
In addition to his scholarly and professional accomplishments, Dr. Lloyd is an award-winning photographer, blending his artistic pursuits with his commitment to global understanding and engagement