African American Presidents and Chancellors Affinity Group
AASCU’s African American Presidents and Chancellors Affinity Group convenes each year at the annual conference and periodically for tailored networking, learning, and support.
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Makola M.
Abdullah
President
Virginia State University
Javaune M.
Adams-Gaston
President
Norfolk State University (VA)
Koffi
Akakpo
President
Kentucky State University
Laurence B.
Alexander
Chancellor
University of Michigan – Flint
Tony
Allen
President
Delaware State University
Darrell
Allison
Chancellor
Fayetteville State University (NC)
Heidi M.
Anderson
President
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Valerie Sheares
Ashby
President
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Timothy
Beard
Interim President
Florida A&M University
Katrina
Bell-Jordan
President
Northeastern Illinois University
Loren J.
Blanchard
President
California State University-Long Beach
Aminta
Breaux
President
Bowie State University (MD)
Jerryl
Briggs
President
Mississippi Valley State University
Bonita J.
Brown
Chancellor
Winston-Salem State University (NC)
Ericke S.
Cage
President
West Virginia State University
LaTonia
Collins Smith
President
Harris-Stowe State University (MO)
Alexander
Conyers
President
South Carolina State University
Tracy M.
Cook
Interim President
Alcorn State University (MS)
Karrie G.
Dixon
Chancellor
North Carolina Central University
Bonita R.
Durand
Interim President
State University of New York, Buffalo State
Maurice D.
Edington
President
University of the District of Columbia
Joyce
Ester
President
Governors State University (IL)
Wayne A.I.
Frederick
Interim President
Howard University (DC)
Yancy
Freeman
President
University of Tennessee at Martin
Richard
Gallot Jr.
President
President of University of Louisiana System
Safiya
George
President
University of the Virgin Islands
Franklin D.
Gilliam Jr.
Chancellor
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Anthony
Graham
Chancellor
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
George
Grant Jr.
President
Saginaw Valley State University (MI)
Denise J.
Gregory
Interim President
Jackson State University (MS)
S. Keith
Hargrove, Sr.
Chancellor
Elizabeth City State University (NC)
Vernon B.
Harper Jr.
Interim President
California State University, Bakersfield
Bennie L.
Harris
Chancellor
University of South Carolina Upstate
Brian O.
Hemphill
President
Old Dominion University (VA)
Arrick
Jackson
Chancellor
Indiana University Northwest
Ruth Ray
Jackson
President
Langston University (OK)
Marva
Johnson
President
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Berenecea
Johnson Eanes
President
California State University, Los Angeles
Paul
Jones
President
Fort Valley State University
Jann L.
Joseph
President
Georgia Gwinnett College
Corey A.
King
Chancellor
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
John B.
King
Chancellor
State University of New York System
Stephen H.
Kolison Jr.
President
State University of New York at Fredonia
Morakinyo A.O.
Kuti
President
Central State University (OH)
Sheila Edwards
Lange
Chancellor
University of Washington Tacoma
Tomikia P.
Legrande
President
Prairie View A&M University (TX)
Martin
Lemelle Jr.
President
Grambling State University (LA)
Georj LeMont
Lewis
President
Clayton State University (GA)
Kenneth
Long
President
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
John
Maduko
Interim Chancellor
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System
James R.
Martin, II
Chancellor
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Sidney A.
McPhee
President
Middle Tennessee State University
James T.
Minor
Chancellor
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Peter O.
Nwosu
President
State University of New York at Oswego
Al M.
Panu
Chancellor
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Ron
Patterson
President
Murray State University (KY)
John Kenneth
Pierre
Chancellor
Southern University and A&M College (LA)
Paul E.
Pitre
Chancellor
Washington State University Everett
Patricia Pierce
Ramsey
President
City University of New York, Medgar Evers College
Lamont
Repollet
President
Kean University (NJ)
Ronald S.
Rochon
President
California State University Fullerton
Dennis M.
Rome
Chancellor
Indiana University East
Quinton T.
Ross Jr.
President
Alabama State University
Timothy
Sams
President
State University of New York College at Old Westbury
Claudia
Schrader
President
City University of New York, York College
Robert
Scott
President
Albany State University (GA)
Zaldwaynaka
Scott
President
Chicago State University (IL)
Tonya
Smith-Jackson
Chancellor
Rutgers University Newark (NJ)
Jem
Spectar
President
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Aondover
Tarhule
Interim President
Illinois State University
Antonio
Tillis
Chancellor
Rutgers University-Camden (NJ)
Gregory
Washington
President
George Mason University (VA)
Darrell P.
Wheeler
President
State University of New York at New Paltz
Jermaine
Whirl
President
Savannah State University (GA)
David
Wilson
President
Morgan State University (MD)
Daniel K.
Wims
President
Alabama A&M University
Luke
Wood
President
California State University Sacramento
Daniel A.
Wubah
President
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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Communities & Convening
We create opportunities for presidents, chancellors, and senior campus leaders of state colleges and universities to connect, engage and learn from their peers. By exchanging promising practices and insights and supporting one another our members strengthen the AASCU network and higher education.
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Share ideas and strengthen your network by serving on an AASCU Standing Committee.
Presidents and chancellors are invited to serve on one or more of our Standing Committees to help advance higher education issues at the national level and support AASCU and our collective work. Committees are led by a presidential chair and/or vice chair.
Guide the design and implementation of ADP programs and practices.
Advise on policies, programs, and services preparing students for an interconnected world.
This committee helps AASCU provide professional development support to presidents.
Assists AASCU in shaping the direction of its student success activities.
Explore and raise awareness for sustainable institutional practices.
Advise AASCU on teacher education programs, projects, and federal and state policy.
Meetings occur at the annual conference or virtually for tailored networking and guidance.
Take advantage of networking and learning opportunities for presidential spouses and partners.
Benefit from shared experiences through AASCU’s Affinity Groups.
Presidents and chancellors of AASCU institutions receive specialized networking and support at the annual conference and throughout the year by participating in our Affinity Groups.
Meetings occur at the annual conference or virtually for tailored networking and guidance.
Meetings occur at the annual conference or virtually for tailored networking and guidance.
Meetings occur at the annual conference or virtually for tailored networking and guidance.
Meetings occur at the annual conference or virtually for tailored networking and guidance.
Meetings occur at the annual conference or virtually for tailored networking and guidance.
Use your expertise to drive action by participating in an AASCU task force.
AASCU task forces bring together the best and brightest from around our network in service to a time-bound initiative.
Further the work of the Postsecondary Value Commission report to spotlight our members.
Testimonials
Contact us to learn more about member engagement.
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FAQ
AASCU is committed to the health, safety and well-being of all attendees at our gatherings. We follow all local rules and CDC guidance and closely monitor conditions related to COVID-19 and other public health emergencies. Attendees at all AASCU events agree to adhere to the following health and safety protocols.
Before leaving home
- AASCU strongly encourages all participants to be fully vaccinated. The CDC Vaccines website provides definitions of “Fully Vaccinated” and “Up To Date”.
Stay home if you feel unwell or have any COVID-19 symptoms or test positive for COVID-19. We recommend attendees wear masks while traveling to and from the event and follow COVID-19 safety practices in the days leading up to the event.
We strongly encourage attendees to take a rapid antigen COVID-19 test before traveling and before arriving to AASCU convenings.
Onsite during the event
- Masks are recommended and will be available at the registration desk.
- If you are experiencing cold or COVID-19 symptoms please be respectful and wear a mask.
- Self-administered COVID-19 rapid antigen tests will be available at the registration desk. We encourage participants test themselves upon arrival before joining the conference.
- Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
- Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Throw used tissues in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
- If you feel unwell, develop symptoms of COVID-19, or test positive for COVID-19 at any time during the convening, seek medical care and do not attend the meals or gatherings.
- If you test positive during the conference, please notify AASCU staff by emailing meetings@aascu.org.
AASCU reserves the right to modify these policies and procedures at any time given the rapidly changing nature of any current and ongoing public health emergencies.
