Derrell Carter serves as Chief of Staff at Illinois Central College (ICC) in East Peoria, Illinois. In his role, Carter leads the implementation of the College’s strategic plan, fosters institutional effectiveness, and advances critical initiatives to maximize student success. He has over 25 years of senior leadership experience in higher education and business, with a track record of transformative achievements in strategic planning, enrollment management, and institutional advancement. Prior to joining ICC, Carter served as Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, where he spearheaded strategic initiatives that increased enrollment, improved marketing outcomes, and enhanced institutional visibility. Carter also served as Associate Vice President of Communications and Institutional Advancement at Triton College in River Grove, Illinois, where he built strategic partnerships and secured substantial external funding to support institutional goals.
Derrell Carter holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations and master’s degrees in media communications and finance from Webster University, as well as additional master’s degrees in business administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and political management from George Washington University, and an Education Specialist in Leadership degree from the American College of Education. He is also pursuing a Doctor of Education in Leadership degree from the American College of Education.
2026 SEM-EP Graduate
Capstone: Literature Review
Institutional Responsibility and Student Persistence: Applying Tinto’s Integration Framework to Strategic Enrollment at Illinois Central College
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