Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities public meetings in 2022
3 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities is meeting to review Act 236 and receive updates from various committees. The session includes introductions of new university presidents and a presentation on GNO, Inc. entrepreneurs.
- Review of Act 236
- Update from the National Board of Advisors on HBCUs by Dr. Walter Kimbrough
- Presentation on GNO, Inc. Entrepreneurs by Daphine Barnes
- Museum Project update from Rodneyna Hart
- Committee presentations on Academic Affairs, State and Federal Programs, Workforce and Economic Development, and Public Relations
The Council conducted a meeting to swear in new members and review the roles of the body under Act 236. Members discussed federal funding, STEM entrepreneurship programs, and a proposal for HBCU representation at the Capitol Park Museum. The only formal action taken was the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Approved minutes of the May 24, 2022 meeting
Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The council will hear legislative reports, recognize departing and new members, and discuss the role of HBCUs in reaching the state's 2030 education goal. University presidents will provide updates on their institutions.
- Legislative reports
- Recognition of Dr. Ray Belton (Southern University System) and Dr. Walter Kimbrough (Dillard University)
- Pathways to 2030 presentation by Dr. Tristan Denley
- Presidential roundtable with updates from Southern University, Dillard, Xavier, and Grambling State
- Public comments period
The Council approved the minutes from the February 16, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the 'Pathway to 2030' plan to increase college credentials and received updates on campus achievements from various HBCU leaders.
- Approved minutes of the February 16, 2022 meeting
Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities is meeting to review research and internship opportunities from industry partners. The body will also discuss a summer STEM prep program and hold a roundtable on campus safety across several universities.
- Industry partner HBCU research and internship opportunities presentation
- LUMCON/HBCU Summer STEM Prep Program discussion
- Campus safety roundtable featuring Southern, SUNO, SUS, Southern Law Center, Southern Ag Center, Dillard University, Grambling, and Xavier University
The council approved the minutes from the November 2, 2021 meeting. Members discussed industry partnerships with Folgers Coffee, STEM scholarship opportunities via LUMCON, and campus security measures following a bomb threat at Southern University.
- Approved minutes of the Nov. 2, 2021 meeting