This event, while held in tandem with our Annual Assessment Conference, is specifically designed for Presidents and Provosts of Historically Black Colleges and Universities [HBCU’s] in the United States. Since HBCU colleges and universities have historically served as access portals for a diverse set of first-generation students, participants will be able to capitalize on the accumulated wealth of experience and commitment in a joint dialogue focused on the state of the HBCU institution. The roundtable participants will explore ways to focus on the most pressing issues of the day such as marketing and the development of alternative streams of revenue from tuition and fees, especially for the private HBCUs. We will also discuss ways in which partnerships [and the value of those partnerships to both the HBCU and the partnering institution] can be formed in which HBCU Presidents and Provosts can establish relationships with institutions for graduate study, faculty exchange, etc. such as the Drexel-Stillman collaborative. Additionally, we can engage and focus on an interest of HBCUs to piggyback on International Study Abroad programs because the student demand is not as great on most HBCU campuses. The HBCU leadership, however, sees the need to advance these opportunities to market to students. Finally, we want to have a conversation about the value that HBCU’s bring to other institutions such as majority research institutions, and how HBCUs can position themselves going forward to meet the demands of the next generation of students. The roundtable will be held on Wednesday September 12, 2018 from 9:00 to noon, and will be facilitated by Dr. Cynthia Warrick, President of Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  It is our hope that participants will be able to share their thoughts and insights with each other, and together engage in a transformative dialogue. 

The Facilitator

Dr Cynthia Warrick

President, Stillman Collage 

Dr. Cynthia Warrick is the 7^th President of Stillman College and the first female to lead the institution. She is a pharmacist and health services researcher with more than 20 years of higher education experience as faculty and administrator. Dr. Warrick began her academic career on the faculty of Howard University, followed by appointments at the University of Texas Houston Health Science Center, Texas Southern University, Florida A&M University, and Elizabeth City State University.  A native of San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Warrick received the BS in Pharmacy from Howard University; MS in Public Policy from the Georgia Institute of Technology; and the PhD in Environmental Science and Public Policy from George Mason University.  Prior to her selection as President of Stillman College, she served as Interim President of Grambling State University and South Carolina State University. Dr. Warrick has facilitated partnerships with research institutions throughout her academic career, facilitating joint degree and research programs and graduate program opportunities for HBCU students.