Elmore Lowery

Dr. Elmore Lowery is the Dean of College and Career Readiness Programs at Fayetteville Technical Community College. He leads, trains, develops, and creates strategic planning for the program. He is a transformational leader that is innovative, entrepreneurial driven, motivating, and highly committed to his work. In his position, Dr. Lowery has secured a 3.9 million dollar Block Grant for College and Career Readiness, and a 99% passing rate for the Basic Skills Education Program at Fort Bragg which is ranked #1 nationally.

Since his time at FTCC, Dr. Lowery has increased completion and performance measures by 14%. His department’s graduation and completion rates have increased by 77%, with a retention rate increase from 67% to 98%.

Dr. Lowery has established successful academic pathways/trades for at-risk, low performing, and students with disabilities.

Dr. Lowery has dedicated himself within the community he serves by establishing collaborative partnerships with private business owners to prepare students for transition into the workforce by starting new academic and workforce development programs, working with college foundations and fundraising activities. He also established strategic partnerships with Fayetteville Cumberland County Human Relations Commission and other local agencies to assist financially disenfranchised students in obtaining food, clothing, academic tutoring, and employment resources.

Dr. Lowery has created and cultivated an atmosphere of respect, trust, integrity, and relevancy within his department.

Credentials

• Doctorate in Executive Leadership in Higher Education (Ed. D)

• Educational Specialist in Higher Education Administration

• Master of Science in Criminal Justice

• Bachelors of Science in Sociology and Criminal Justice (Double Major)

Positions Held

• Dean, College & Career Readiness

• Assistant Special Agent in Charge (North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation)

• Criminal Special Agent (Federal Bureau of Investigation – Joint Terrorism Task Force)

• Lead Adjunct Professor

• Adjunct Professor and Student Advisor