Dr. Clifton G. Sanders

Dr. Clifton G. Sanders (PhD, University of Utah, BA Hamline University), after years of service at Salt Lake Community College, retired as Provost for Academic Affairs in June 2023. He had more than 25 years of teaching, administrative and leadership experience in higher education. He led the development of several STEM programs and is a collaborator on several local, regional, and national initiatives on education, diversity and inclusivity, and workforce development. His scientific work resulted in six patents in biomaterials technology. He is an honorary member of Phi Thea Kappa. He is a recipient of the Utah Academy of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Service Award, the University of Utah Chemistry Department Distinguished Alumni Award, and the University of Utah Founders Day Distinguished Alumni Award. Dr. Sanders has contributed articles and introductions to several academic journals and monographs.