African American Cultural Center Advisory Committee
Membership: 3 Faculty, 3 Staff, 3 Students, 2 Community Representatives, 1 ex officio (Director of the African American Cultural Center)
Description: The advisory committee has the responsibility for:
- advising the director of the center on the development of student retention activities;
- developing guidelines for programs in consultation with the director;
- recommending speakers for the African American Cultural Center events;
- implementing other ideas, programs and activities relative to creating an environment conducive to the educational needs of African American students as well as the entire student body;
- advising the director of the center on outreach efforts and other projects that will increase university-wide awareness and appreciation of African American culture and heritage.
(Approver: Vice President for Student Affairs)
2023-2024 Membership:
Name | Area | Department | Service Term |
Rashad Cockrell, Chair | Student Affairs | African American Cultural Center | Permanent Ex officio |
Jane Semler | Faculty, CoSTEM | Allied Health Sciences | 2023-2024 |
Daniel McKelvey | Faculty, CoBHS | Psychological Science and Counseling | 2023-2024 |
Chris Gentry | Faculty, CoSTEM | Earth and Environmental Sciences | 2023-2024 |
Lindsy Perry | Staff, Academic Affairs | Greek Life | 2023-2024 |
Kristal McGreggor | Staff, Athletics | Associate Director of Athletic Student-Athlete Success | 2023-2024 |
Carmen Cheatham | Staff, Academic Affairs | Financial Aid | 2023-2024 |
Brinlee Sells-Shields | Student Affairs | Student Representative | 2023-2024 |
Andrew Sullivan | Student Affairs | Student Representative | 2023-2024 |
Erin Bell | Student Affairs | Student Representative | 2023-2024 |
James Halford | Community Representative | Community Representative | 2023-2024 |
Joe Shakeenab | Community Representative | Community Representative | 2023-2024 |
If you have questions, concerns, or would like more information about the African
American Cultural Center Advisory Committee, please contact:
Rashad Cockrell, Chair
Email: cockrellr1@p8157.com