Biography

Dr. Harvey was appointed Associate Provost for Academic Innovation and Strategic Initiates, Office of the Provost, Howard University, effective July 1, 2020. His portfolio includes, New Academic Program Approval Review, Online Programs and Strategy, Strategic Partnerships and Innovation Projects and Programs. Dr. Harvey previously served as Endowed Professor of Accounting and Dean of the Howard University School of Business. Dr. Harvey served as head of the School of Business for 26 years. Under his distinguished leadership the Howard University School of Business continued to make strides in its ongoing quest to maintain excellence in its academic programs. In addition, to this prestigious position, Dr. Harvey is a tenured member of the faculty and has served as a full professor in the Department of Accounting for over 25 years. In fall 2007, Dr. Harvey became the first endowed professor in the School of Business when he was named Frank Ross/KPMG Endowed Professor in Accounting.  He has twice been named “Educator of the Year” by the National Association of Black Accountants Inc. (NABA).  During his academic career he has held numerous other administrative positions at the University, including Director of Graduate Programs, Departmental Chairperson, and Interim Dean.  Additionally, he held other faculty appointments at the University of Nebraska, University of Miami and Georgetown University.

During Dr. Harvey’s tenure as Dean the School of Business has garnered national and international ranks including;

- Ranked #1 by Princeton Review as the Best Opportunity for Minorities Students currently and for 14 years in a row

- Rank in the Top 50 National and International Business Programs by Bloomberg BusinessWeek, #33 and #38 respectfully

- Ranked among the Top 70 Business Programs by U.S. News & World Reports at #67

- Top Ranked Minority Business School in the U.S. for last 20 years

As chairperson of the Department of Accounting, Dr. Harvey spearheaded the accreditation of the School’s accounting program.  This was a significant achievement giving the Howard University School of Business the distinction of being the first AACSB accredited accounting program in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.  Under his leadership the School of Business was able to obtain AACSB International accreditation reaffirmation of all its programs, including separate reaffirmation of the Accounting program, four (4) times!

Furthermore, Dr. Harvey has held offices and memberships in numerous professional organizations including, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, American Assembly Collegiate School of Business, American Accounting Association, Administrators of Accounting Program Group, Accounting Educational Change Commission, National Association of Black Accountants, and D.C. Board of Accountancy.  He is also founder of several organizations, including the National HBCU Business Dean’s Roundtable, Washington Consortium School of Business Research Forum and the African Venture Capital Association.