Tag: Historically Black Colleges & Universities: Page 28

HBCUs

JUDY K. SAKAKI

JUDY K. SAKAKI was named president of Sonoma State University, effective July 1. She is vice president of student affairs in the Office of the President of the University of California System. Sakaki holds a bachelor’s and a master’s from California State University, Hayward (now California State University, East Bay) and a doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley.

March 7, 2016

HBCUs

MARY A. PAPAZIAN

MARY A. PAPAZIAN has been named president of San Jose State University, effective July 1. She is president of Southern Connecticut State University. Papazian earned a bachelor’s, a master’s and a doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles.

March 7, 2016

Leadership & Policy

JOSETTE SHAUGHNESSY

JOSETTE SHAUGHNESSY has been named vice president of financial and administrative operations at El Paso Community College (EPCC). She was interim vice president of financial and administrative operations at EPCC. Shaughnessy received an associate from El Paso Community College, and a bachelor’s and a master’s from the University of Texas at El Paso.

March 7, 2016

Leadership & Policy

Letter Reveals Government’s Earlier Reaction to UVa Probe

By Associated Press WASHINGTON —In a previously secret letter that was later withdrawn, federal officials censured the University of Virginia over issues of sexual violence on campus. The Washington Post reports officials last year concluded the university had “abdicated” its legal responsibility to act on reports of sexual violence within the school’s powerful Greek system […]

March 6, 2016

Students

A2MEND Summit Addresses Strategies for Success of Black Male Students

Annual A2MEND Summit continues to support Black males pursuing higher education through college fairs, scholarships and workshops.

March 6, 2016

Students

Honoring Daisy Bates

Among the 2016 National Women’s History Month honorees of the National Women’s History Project is Daisy Bates, a civil rights pioneer. Diversebooks.net is proud to offer two books that feature her. They are:

March 5, 2016

African-American

CMSI Provides Toolkit to Assist HBCU Presidents

The University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) has published a new toolkit designed to help HBCU presidents strengthen and hone their leadership skills.

March 3, 2016

Students

Bowie State University Leads the Pack for HBCU LGBTQ Inclusion and Diversity

HRC Foundation is pleased to announce that Bowie State University is the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to have a Queer Cultural Studies course approved. This is not the first time that Bowie State University has been at the forefront of LGBTQ inclusion and equality within a HBCU. The school was also the […]

March 2, 2016

African-American

Even on Final Day on Job, Haynes Still Fighting for HBCUs

In a packed auditorium Monday at the U.S. Department of Education, Leonard L. Haynes III, Ph.D., wrapped up nearly three decades of public service in higher education.

February 29, 2016

Students

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY BEEBE

Arkansas University Beebe SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Jonesboro, Arkansas Dr. Deborah Garrett Founded in 1909 Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs www.asub.edu “One of the strengths of Arkansas State University-Beebe Student Support Services is its commitment to professional development that begins as soon as a staff person is hired. As the vice chancellor, I personally conduct […]

February 25, 2016

Students

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

Bryant University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Smithfield, Rhode Island Dr. John R. Saddlemire Established: 1863 Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students www.bryant.edu “Creating an environment that is promising and engaging for staff begins with putting ego aside and being open to ideas and change. The strength of any staff is its new […]

February 25, 2016

Students

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS

California State University Channel Islands SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Camarillo, California Dr. Wm. Gregory Sawyer Established: 2002 Vice President for Student Affairs www.csuci.edu “I am honored that California State University Channel Islands (CI) has been selected as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Aff airs 2016 for the second consecutive year. […]

February 25, 2016