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JAMIE T. PLEASANT

JAMIE T. PLEASANT has been appointed dean of graduate education at Clark Atlanta University (CAU). Most recently a tenured professor and associate dean of the School of Business Administration at CAU, Pleasant holds a bachelor’s in physics from Benedict College and a bachelor’s in marketing from Clemson University. He also holds an M.B.A. in marketing from CAU and was the first African American to graduate with a Ph.D. in management from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

October 29, 2020

JOSEPH I. CASTRO

JOSEPH I. CASTRO has been appointed the eighth chancellor of the California State University system. He is the first Mexican American to hold the position. Currently president of California State University, Fresno, he holds a bachelor’s in political science and a master’s in public policy from the University of California, Berkeley as well as a Ph.D. in higher education policy and leadership from Stanford University.

October 29, 2020

SONJA SUTHERLAND

SONJA SUTHERLAND has been named the first director of Richmont Graduate University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Also the dean of assessment, planning and accreditation, Sutherland holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from New York University, a master’s degree in professional counseling from Georgia State University, and a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from Regent University.

October 29, 2020

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TESS BARKER

TESS BARKER has been named vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment management at Indiana University Kokomo. Previously chief of staff to the chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint, she holds a bachelor’s in political science from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, a master’s in counseling/college student personnel from the University of Maryland-College Park and a J.D. and Ph.D. in educational policy from the University of Iowa.

October 29, 2020

CRESHEMA MURRAY

CRESHEMA MURRAY has been appointed special assistant to the Office of the University of Houston-Downtown president. Currently an associate professor of corporate communication at the school and a fellow in the Center for Critical Race Studies, Murray holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and social work; a master’s degree in interpersonal and intercultural communication; and a doctorate in organizational communication from the University of Alabama.

October 29, 2020

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Training Future Leaders

AASCU’s Millennium Leadership Initiative among professional development programs for aspiring college presidents.

October 29, 2020

African-American

Meet the First Black Woman to Receive a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester

Upon graduating, Dr. Monique Mendes was “surprised” to learn that she became the first Black woman to receive a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Rochester.

October 29, 2020

Community Colleges

Report Reveals the Experiences of Working Community College Students

New research from the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) analyzed the experiences of working community college students.

October 28, 2020

Mitzy González Named Program Manager for Coalition of Urban Serving Universities

Mitzy González is just about two weeks into her new role as program manager of the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU), a partnership with the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). As project manager, González is working on the Frontier Set project, which aims to “improve student outcomes and close attainment gaps” as […]

October 28, 2020

MERITZA TAMEZ

MERITZA TAMEZ has been appointed dean of students at the University of Houston- Downtown. She has served as interim dean since July 2019 and previously served as assistant dean of students and the director of UHD’s Office of Disability Services. Tamez holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Texas A&M University, a master’s degree in counseling from Prairie View A&M and a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from Penn State.

October 28, 2020

JOHN D. STRONG

JOHN D. STRONG has been named chief diversity and equity officer at Niagara County Community College. Assistant professor in health and physical education and personal trainer certificate coordinator at the school, Strong holds a bachelor’s degree from Canisius College and a master’s degree from Walden University.

October 28, 2020

DALLAS A. GRUNDY

DALLAS A. GRUNDY has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer at the University of Akron. Most recently vice dean and CFO of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Grundy holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and an M.B.A in management information systems and marketing, both from Rutgers University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Rowan University.

October 28, 2020

GAILDA PITRE DAVIS

GAILDA PITRE DAVIS has been appointed senior director and chief of staff for the learning and engagement division at the American Council on Education (ACE). Previously director of professional learning at ACE, Davis holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin; a master’s degree in counseling and guidance from Texas State University-San Marcos; and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from The George Washington University.

October 28, 2020

JOVETTE DEW

JOVETTE DEW has been named director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Oklahoma State University (OSU). Currently an assistant vice president for institutional diversity and director of diversity at OSU, Drew holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and management, a master’s degree in counseling and student personnel and a Ph.D. in educational psychology — all from OSU.

October 28, 2020

LESLIE T. ANNEXSTEIN

LESLIE T. ANNEXSTEIN has been named inaugural assistant vice president for equity and Title IX at American University. Previously Title IX director at Howard University and the deputy director of the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct at the University of Maryland, Annexstein holds a bachelor’s in sociology and anthropology from Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania and a juris doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley.

October 28, 2020

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MELBA V. PEARSON

MELBA V. PEARSON has been appointed director of policy and programs for the Center for the Administration of Justice at Florida International University in Miami. A former prosecutor and past deputy director of the Florida chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, Pearson holds a bachelor’s from New York University and a juris doctorate from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.

October 28, 2020

THELATHIA “NIKKI” YOUNG

THELATHIA “NIKKI” YOUNG has been appointed provost for equity and inclusive excellence at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Also a professor of women’s and gender studies and religion at the university, Young holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and a doctorate in religious ethics from Emory University in Atlanta.

October 28, 2020

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DOVEANNA FULTON

DOVEANNA FULTON has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at Norfolk State University in Virginia. Most recently dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and professor of history, humanities, and languages at the University of Houston-Downtown, Fulton holds bachelor’s degree in English from Wayne State University and a Ph.D. in American studies from the University of Minnesota.

October 28, 2020

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