Christopher B. HowardLeadership & PolicyThe Importance of Mentorships in Higher EducationWe are proud “firsts” – as we have been frequently in both our personal and professional lives. Each of us is in our second university presidency, and each time we’ve ascended to the executive role, we’ve been the first African-American leader to do so at our predominantly White institutions.November 29, 2018Page 1 of 1