The Policy Positions and Perspectives Symposia offer in-depth discussions on higher education policies, policy discourse, and policy proposals, with a specific focus on regional and national levels. The series brings together experts in the field who provide insights and analysis on policies that have implications for HBCUs and their communities.
The Policy Positions and Perspectives Symposia serves as an opportunity for HBCU educators, practitioners, policymakers, and advocates to stay informed about policy developments, gain insights from experts, and engage in meaningful dialogue. The series contributes to building a community of stakeholders who are well-versed in higher education policy and can actively contribute to shaping policies that support the growth and success of HBCUs and their communities.
Operationalizing Equity/Excellence as an Institutional Imperative
Debra Bright, Associate Vice President, Student Affairs
Pamela Clarke, Director, Research Development, Office of Research
Jennifer Coke, Director of Corporate Giving, Development and Alumni Relations
Tonija Hope, Director, Ralph Bunche International Affairs Center
Moderator: Melanie Carter, Associate Provost and Director of the Center
for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy
Dr. Melanie Carter, Associate Provost & Director, Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, and Policy
Dean Lisa Crooms, Interim Dean Howard University School of Law
Centering HBCUs in the Equity/Excellence Imperative Conversation
Tiffany Ardley, Director of Undergraduate Research, Florida A&M University
Calvin Brown, Associate Provost & Chief of Staff, Academic Affairs, Clark Atlanta University
Jorge Burmicky, Assistant Professor, Higher Education Leadership Program, Howard University
Sosanya Jones, Associate Professor, Higher Education Leadership Program, Howard University
Moderator: Morris Thomas, Assistant Provost for Digital and Online
Learning and Director, Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and
Assessment (CETLA), Howard University
