leadership alliance 2012 annual report

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3 leadership alliance 2012 annual report 1. UNDERGRADUATE SR-EIP+LANS 2. ENROLLMENT INTO GRADUATE PROGRAMS 3. COMPLETION OF GRADUATE PROGRAM & ENTRY INTO FIRST CAREER POSITION 4. VALUED PARTNERS

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5 From the Executive Director The mission of the Leadership Alliance, established twenty years ago, to produce leaders and role models in academia, public and private sectors, is as relevant today as it was at the consortium s inception. I am very pleased to share with you this commemorative Annual Report that chronicles the impact of the steadfast commitment of the Alliance s institutional leaders, representatives and faculty members who have contributed to identifying, nurturing and training talented undergraduates through comprehensive, multidisciplinary research experiences and providing resources to mentor students throughout their academic pathway. During the 20 years since its establishment, the Leadership Alliance has mentored nearly 3000 undergraduates who have participated in the Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP). Of these, more than 200 program alumni have obtained their PhD or MD-PhD degrees and been designated as Leadership Alliance Doctoral Scholars. Just over 53% of Leadership Alliance students enroll into a graduate level program versus the national rate of 40%. Of this 53%, 42% enrolled into or completed PhD programs. Of the 42% of students enrolling into doctoral training programs, 46% have completed PhD programs and over half of those were in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Leadership Alliance institutions graduated approximately 25% of all biomedical science PhD degrees awarded to underrepresented minority students in a five year time period ( ), making it a leading consortium grantor of PhD degrees in the biomedical sciences in the United States. If the academy is to one day reflect the true demographic composition of our nation, the number of underrepresented minorities in training to become tomorrow s academic leaders must be increased. Mentoring students in a variety of academic disciplines, the Alliance s impact is also evidenced by the 40% of humanities and social sciences students who are enrolling directly into PhD programs. One third of our Doctoral Scholars have received PhD degrees in these disciplines. The sheer numbers do not reflect the success of our work. It is in the realization of the potential of each student who, through a myriad of training and mentoring opportunities offered by the combined efforts of the Leadership Alliance network, obtains the confidence and support to successfully complete advanced graduate training programs and go on to be key contributors in his/her respective disciplines. As we look to the next decade, we will be guided by our strategic plan to move us well beyond the accomplishments we have achieved thus far to insure a sustainable future with newly established standards of excellence as the nation s preeminent consortium for academic diversity. Medeva Ghee, PhD Executive Director 5

6 The Leadership Alliance: 20 Years of Supporting Research, Scholarship and Academic Excellence Established in 1992, the Leadership Alliance is a national, academic consortium currently comprised of 32 leading research and teaching institutions, whose mission is to develop underrepresented students into outstanding leaders and role models in academia, business and the public sector. For the past two decades, the Alliance has developed and implemented evidenced-based initiatives at the critical transition points along the academic pathway to identify, train and mentor the next generation of researchers and scholars in all academic disciplines. During this 20th anniversary year, the Alliance celebrates the success and impact of its programs and the commitment of its vibrant community of member institutions to fueling the pipeline with diverse scholars for the nation s research and scholarly workforce. Summer Research Early Identification Program The Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP) is the Alliance s flagship program that focuses on introducing undergraduate students to the world of academic careers by providing practical, hands-on research experiences at the nation s competitive research institutions. Since its launch in 1993, a total of 2,633 undergraduates from over 100 undergraduate institutions have benefitted from active research experiences combined with methodological instruction and targeted advisement on graduate school selection, application and funding. As importantly, students experience a multidisciplinary research experience along with individual mentoring and networking. Leadership Alliance National Symposium The Leadership Alliance National Symposium (LANS) is the culminating event of the SR-EIP and serves as the national networking site for all members of the Leadership Alliance. LANS provides a supportive environment for all students to make an oral or poster presentation of their research done during the SR-EIP placement. The LANS is also an important venue where participants clarify their knowledge about the steps needed to apply for and succeed in graduate training pathways; learn about various career paths; and experience this learning within a trusted network of peers, role models and senior administrators. Unique to this conference, a tiered mentoring approach provides role models who are alumni of the SR-EIP at each stage of the academic pathway. SUMMER RESEARCH EARLY INDETIFICATION PROGRAM MENTORING ACTIVITIES Multidisciplinary, Cutting-edge Research Experiences 8-10 week summer graduate level experience at one of the 22 Alliance research sites Individual Mentoring by Faculty Access to faculty mentors and role models who provide insights into academic disciplines and career options Exposure to Research Skills and Professional Development Skills training in research methods, techniques and professional development Peer Networking and Support Peer networking to facilitate the formation of trusted collegial interactions and build communication skills

7 By mentoring across the critical transitions along the academic pathway, the Leadership Alliance seeks to develop underrepresented students into outstanding leaders and role models in academia, business and the public sector. In short, its mission is To Train. To Mentor. To Inspire. Leadership Alliance Graduates Twenty years ago, the Leadership Alliance committed to the ideal that recruiting, mentoring and training talented minority students at the critical transitions along the academic pathway would one day result in the emergence of the next generation of leaders and scholars in academia, the public and private sectors. These sustained investments have resulted in 234 SR-EIP alumni who have received their PhD or MD-PhD degrees and as many more who have received MD, JD and other professional degrees. With many more scholars currently enrolled in graduate school, the Alliance fully expects to maintain its high rate of graduate degree completion. Leadership Alliance alumni who have completed their research doctoral training are becoming valuable sources of leaders and role models who will mentor and encourage the next generation of students. Institutional Resources Beginning with 23 founding institutions, the Alliance represents an innovative collaboration among research universities and minority serving institutions. The Alliance develops and shares unique resources that come from its institutional expertise and assessment outcomes. Faculty Resource Network (FRN) Faculty from Alliance institutions are eligible for conference fellowships to participate in annual FRN workshops that provide opportunities for faculty development and cross-institutional collaboration. Coordinators Biannual Meetings Institutional coordinators, administrators, faculty, and staff of the Alliance meet twice yearly to share data, communicate best practices, and develop policy for the consortium. The Leadership Alliance Web Site: The web site provides information on programs, accomplishments, and resources for the entire Alliance network. Publications The Alliance develops and distributes original materials and pamphlets relevant to various stages in the academic career path. Webcast 7 22% ENROLLED IN GRADUATE TRAINING 10% PHD/MD-PHD 10% MD 8% MASTERS 3% OTHER PROFFESSIONAL DEGREES Alliance experts, scholars and alumni discuss academic and career path topics in live, online educational seminars. Continual, Rigorous Evaluation Ten years of mixed methods evaluation activities yield formative data to improve program design and implementation, assuring ongoing success for program participants.

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10 Mentoring a Diverse Cohort of Research-Oriented Undergraduates at the First Critical Transition At its inception, the Alliance strongly believed that providing undergraduate students with the opportunity to conduct graduate-level research through summer internships would significantly build the ranks of diverse and competitive graduate students. As a result, participation in the Alliance s flagship SR-EIP program has more than doubled over the last 20 years SR-EIP COHORT Recruiting a Diverse Student Population The recruitment efforts for the SR-EP from have successfully produced a diverse undergraduate pool of students from all types of institutions nationwide. One third of students reported their Hispanic ethnicity and a 2:1 female to male ratio has persisted in all cohorts. In In 2006, the Alliance started reporting information about students financial aid eligibility and whether or not they were the first generation of their family to attend college. Over time, between 16 and 41 percent of students participating in the SR-EIP reported being eligible for financial aid, and between 28 and 39 percent reported being first generation undergraduate students. 3 % NATIVE AMERICAN, ALASKAN ASIAN 6 % 1 % PACIFIC ISLANDER/HAWAIIAN 10 % WHITE BIRACIAL, MULTIRACIAL 14 % % 26% 34% 33% 22% 30% 22% 32% 66 % BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN % 1 % 43 % 39 % % 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% * INCLUDES ONLY THOSE PARTICIPANTS WHO SELF-REPORTED THIS INFORMATION. FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY / FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS

11 Competitive Research Experiences in All Academic Disciplines Biological sciences continue to represent the largest proportion of disciplines among SR-EIP undergraduates. Nearly one-third of the cohorts from have conducted research in social sciences, psychology and humanities disciplines. Research experiences in the physical sciences, math, computer science, and engineering are also provided. At each research site, students have the opportunity to engage in discussions or presentations of research across all disciplines. Professional development activities further add to participants understanding of research methods and techniques as well as cross-discipline issues related to the ethical conduct of research. As a result, the research experience is enhanced through interaction among all participants and the mentors, research administrators and graduate students or postdoctoral fellows connected to the program. The Leadership Alliance is not only recruiting the seasoned undergraduate researcher, but is also reaching a significant proportion of inexperienced students of color potentially interested in research careers. Overall, 58% of students participating in the SR-EIP are seniors, 34% juniors and 8% sophomores. The number of repeat students has increased from 5 to 8 percent over time. Providing summer research experiences for students at all academic levels is essential to broadening the base of participation of those seeking graduate training. High Quality Mentored Research Experiences Faculty mentors provide valuable real-world research experiences in all academic disciplines at competitive research institutions that are members of the Leadership Alliance. Students conduct independent research projects that are related to the mentor s core interests. As the pool of students has increased over the years, so has the faculty mentor involvement. Over the past five years, nearly 20% of mentors have served more than once. Further, at the different research sites, students encounter and work with graduate students and postdocs involved in the core program effort who function as role models and peer mentors. I had the privilege to work with a mentor that was both brilliant and approachable. By making himself available so I could exchange ideas with him I found that helped the quality of my research and made for a great learning environment and indeed experience SREIP Participant UNDERGRADUATE SR-EIP+LANS 10 % PHYSICAL SCIENCES 2 % MATH & COMPUTER SCIENCES 6 % ENGINEERING 49 % BIOLOGICAL/ AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES 24 % SOCIAL SCIENCES & PSYCHOLOGY 11 2 % OTHER 6 % HUMANITIES

12 The Leadership Alliance National Symposium The Leadership Alliance National Symposium (LANS) is an annual symposium designed to offer an interactive research forum for undergraduates. It offers skill building and professional development opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students and Doctoral Scholars as well as networking with role models to clarify career paths and create new professional networks. The value-added benefit of the LANS is that a substantial proportion of participants have never attended a research conference. LANS introduces them to professional conferences in a meaningful, supportive manner. Presentation Experience at the LANS Since LANS is a learning opportunity for participants, we ensure that all students have an opportunity to make a presentation. Student research is showcased annually at the LANS, where Alliance summer researchers, faculty, graduate students and administrators extend their mentorship and networking opportunities. Students research presentations at the LANS represent all academic disciplines. Over half of LANS participants make oral presentations, and most go on to present their research at other professional or institution-sponsored conferences. PERCENTAGE OF UNDERGRADUATES THAT HAVE NEVER ATTENDED CONFERENCES INTENDED TO HELP STUDENTS LEARN MORE ABOUT ACADEMIC CAREERS UNDERGRADUATE PRESENTATION RATES & TYPES rates types Sophomore Junior Senior No. of Students No. of Presenters Percent of Presenters Oral Poster % 54% 45% % 68% 51% % 67% 44% % 66% 48% % 76% 53% % 69% 31% % 65% 35% % 65% 35% % 58% 42% % 65% 35%

13 Skill-Building and Professional Development at the LANS With an increasing cadre of alumni progressing along the academic pathway, we have developed an innovative workshop series that focuses on the professional development and skillbuilding needs of our constituents at each successive level of the academic pathway. Undergraduate Workshops Career Path Workshops: The Graduate School Application Process Skill-Building Workshops: Oral and poster research presentations, The Graduate School Experience Graduate Students Career Path Workshops: Life Beyond Graduate School, Career Workshops for Graduate Students Skill-Building Workshops: Training for Moderators, Negotiation Skills, Completing Your Dissertation, Achieving Self-Knowledge and Balance, Grantsmanship 101 Networking at the LANS The unique benefit of the symposium is the provision of a tiered mentoring structure, comprised of Alliance program alumni at multiple stages of their academic pathway. As a result, Alliance undergraduates are mentored by graduate students who, in turn, are mentored by the Doctoral Scholars, who are mentored by a rich network of Alliance professionals. Graduate students trained as moderators provide feedback on research presentations by undergraduates and, in turn, are mentored by postdoctoral and early career role models who have successfully entered the research workforce. Doctoral Scholars share their academic and early career experiences through professional development sessions providing valuable knowledge and insights to young, aspiring scholars. This home-grown intellectual infrastructure leverages the expertise of all participants and promotes interaction with role models from similar backgrounds. Doctoral Scholars Career Path Workshops: Navigating Your Career, Personalized Career Mentoring, Alumni Career Panel Skill-Building Workshop topics include: Mentoring undergraduates, managing service responsibilities, and balancing career and family UNDERGRADUATES GRADUATE STUDENTS UNDERGRADUATE SR-EIP+LANS TIERED MENTORING DOCTORAL SCHOLARS FACULTY/RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS 13 LEADERS & ROLE MODELS

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16 Mentoring Along the Academic Pathway: Enrollment into Graduate Programs Successful Transition from Undergraduate to Graduate Programs The most critical measure of the success of the Alliance is the training progression and career outcomes of its alumni. Of the 2,633 undergraduates who have participated in the SR-EIP, 88% completed their undergraduate degree by Of these, 53% continued into graduate programs, significantly surpassing national enrollment rates. These students are either currently enrolled and continuing their graduate studies or have completed their degrees at the masters, doctoral and professional levels. 9 % COMPLETED PHD 1 % COMPLETED MD-PHD Assisting Entry into Graduate Programs The Alliance has established informal processes so that former participants in the SR-EIP who wish to apply to designated graduate programs in Leadership Alliance member institutions can do so without an application fee. Not only does this provide resource support to graduate school applicants, it also serves as a means to reconnect with the Alliance and take advantage of other support opportunities. Alliance graduate students are invited to LANS each year to participate as presentation moderators for undergraduates and begin honing their own mentoring skills. In addition, professional development sessions specific to the needs of graduate students are provided at the symposium. This annual event affords continuous networking opportunities and a source of community for Alliance graduates students as they progress through their graduate programs. 22 % CURRENTLY IN GRAD SCHOOL 10 % COMPLETED MD 53% 8 % COMPLETED MASTERS SR-EIPS COMPLETING GRADUATE DEGREE OR CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN GRADUATE SCHOOL 3 % COMPLETED OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEGREE 50% 40% 30% 40 % 20% The Alliance program made me certain of my decision to pursue a PhD. It gave me tools and experience and my SREIP mentor continues to guide me. Graduate Student at LANS % % LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE NATIONAL AVERAGE RATE OF GRADUATE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT: ALLIANCE VS. THE NATIONAL AVERAGE * SOURCE: NCES

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20 Mentoring Along the Academic Pathway: Developing the Future Research Workforce of Tomorrow Doctoral Scholars and Diversity In 2008, the Alliance celebrated its first 100 PhDs with a total of 106 PhDs and 10 MD-PhDs. In less than five years, the number of Alliance Doctoral Scholars has more than doubled to 234 alumni who have obtained a PhD or MD-PhD. Representing a diverse cohort of advanced scholars, the race of the Doctoral Scholars reflects the distribution of the undergraduate SR-EIP students. As well, one third of scholars report being of Hispanic ethnicity, and nearly two thirds (64%) of the cohort is comprised of women. The diversity of scholarship among Doctoral Scholars is also a reflection of our summer program participants. Nearly 70% of these scholars are in the STEM fields and more than 30% of degrees are awarded to Doctoral Scholars in the humanities and social sciences. By discipline, a 1:1 ratio of women to men is observed in the biosciences. In the physical sciences, men account for the majority of those with PhDs. In contrast, women account for the majority of Doctoral Scholars who have received degrees in the humanities and social sciences, thus far. SOCIAL SCIENCES 16% 25% 25% 10% PHYSICAL SCIENCES, ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE 9% HUMANITIES 12% 3 % WHITE 24 % BIRACIAL, MULTIRACIAL BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 50% 52% 1 % PACIFIC ISLANDER /HAWAIIAN 3 % ASIAN 72 % BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% DOCTORAL SCHOLARS BY DISCIPLINE AND GENDER MALE / FEMALE I feel as if I can count on LA to continue to support my career for many years to come, even though it s already been more than 10 years since I participated in SR-EIP. Kudos to the Alliance for making it a priority to maintain a connection to all of its students as much as possible. Letise LaFeir, Leadership Alliance Doctoral Scholar

21 Doctoral Scholars in the Workforce The early career choices for these emerging scholars reveal the impact the Leadership Alliance is having on developing and diversifying the research workforce of tomorrow in academia, government and industry. In fact, the majority of these young professionals are engaging in career positions in academia. Nearly half (44%) of the Doctoral Scholar cohort received their PhD or MD-PhD degrees from Alliance member institutions, enriching these higher education research communities with their multicultural and diverse perspectives. More importantly, the Alliance continues to benefit from the presence of its Doctoral Scholars in faculty ranks at member institutions. Nearly a quarter (23%) of this highly qualified talent pool has been recruited into faculty positions, both fulfilling their career goals and inspiring the academic aspirations of emerging underrepresented minority students in their classrooms and programs. 5 % MEDICAL/ BIOSCIENCES 2 % PRIVATE/ NON-PROFIT 19 % INDUSTRY 13 % GOVERNMENT /PUBLIC 1 % OTHER 1 % LAW 1 % EDUCATION 58 % HIGHER EDUCATION Overall, our Doctoral Scholars are successfully competing for academic positions across different types of institutions as classified by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. Nearly 70% of Doctoral Scholars in faculty positions are employed by research universities (58%) or doctoral granting institutions (10%). Yet another quarter have positions in masters granting and baccalaureate institutions. Thus, Doctoral Scholars are fulfilling the mission of the Alliance to train, to mentor, and to inspire the next generation of scholars and researchers. 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% % TENURE TRACK PLACEMENTS 58% RESEARCH INTENSIVE 10 % DOCTORAL 12 % MASTERS 13% BACCALAUREATE PERCENT OF DOCTORAL SCHOLAR FACULTY PLACEMENTS BY TYPE OF INSTITUTION COMPLETION OF GRADUATE PROGRAM & ENTRY INTO FIRST CAREER POSITION 21 For years, the Leadership Alliance has demonstrated both by word and by action its commitment and contributions to diversifying the scientific workforce. I believe that you will find that the length and degree of this commitment sets this consortium apart from its peers. Jason Sello, Leadership Alliance Doctoral Scholar and Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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24 The Value-Added Benefits of the Partnership The need to address the shortage of underrepresented minorities in graduate programs and faculty positions served as the initial impetus in creating the Leadership Alliance, an innovative partnership that brought together leading research and minority serving institutions. The partnership provided an infrastructure for institutional collaboration to implement programs and activities in support of the academic and career development of young scholars and to share best practices, resources and expertise to promote diversity efforts and impact institutional transformation. The conceptual approach driving the organizational framework for the development of institutional collaborations between research intensive and minority serving institutions brings together different types of institutions with distinct strengths, resources and expertise. These proposed synergistic efforts result in the development and implementation of effective interventions that support the academic and professional development of both students and faculty, build capacity at partner institutions and inform discussions on institutional transformation. The benefits of the partnership for both research and minority serving Alliance institutions include: Affiliation with a nationally recognized summer research program and professional symposium managed by an Executive Office staff A network of faculty and administrators at both the graduate and undergraduate level who are committed to broadening participation in the academic career pathway Access to program alumni as they prepare for doctoral and postdoctoral positions Forum for the dissemination of best practices and shared discussions on issues in higher education Ongoing assistance in tracking program participants throughout their academic pathway The Leadership Alliance community is a synergistic partnership that employs its rich intellectual capacity and institutional resources to make sustained significant contributions to transforming the culture, values, and practices of our member institutions. Together, the Alliance strives to make diversity a valued part of the academic landscape and to diversify the base of faculty in the academy and leaders in the public and private sectors through the production of high-quality, multidisciplinary scholars. Support of the Leadership Alliance Every dollar that is awarded to the Alliance is matched at least one-to-one by Leadership Alliance institutions. This represents an oustanding institutional commitment by the various research institutions that are part of the Alliance. In addition to monetary support, institutional commitment for Leadeship Alliance programs is reflected by the requirement of presidential support as a criterion of membership, and by participation of the presidents as members of our advisory board. Administrative support is reflected by the designation of high level deans and administrators to serve as institutional coordinators who share best practices through bi-annual coordinators meetings and the national symposium. The Leadership Alliance has received support for its work and programs from government, non-profit foundations and corporate partners, including: Federal Grants National Institutes of Health / National Institute of General Medical Sciences National Science Foundation Foundations and Non-Profit Organizations The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation The Macy Foundation Irene Diamond Foundation Alfred Sloan Foundation Ralph Parsons Foundation Charles Evan Hughes Foundation Ford Foundation Howard Hughes Medical Institute Industry Partners Eli Lilly and Company Schering-Plough IBM Citibank Chase Manhattan Bank Amgen

25 Leadership Alliance Institutional Coordinators Brooklyn College Louise Hainline, Professor of Psychology Brown University Jabbar R. Bennett, Associate Dean for Diversity Chaminade University of Honolulu Patricia M. Lee-Robinson, Associate Provost Claflin University Roosevelt Ratliff, Jr., Assistant Vice President for Leadership Development Columbia University Carlos Alonso, Dean of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Cornell University Francoise Freyre, Assistant Dean, The Graduate School of Medical Sciences Dartmouth College Brian W. Pogue, Dean, Graduate Studies Dillard University John E. Wilson, Co-Director, Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Center Harvard University Liza Cariaga-Lo, Assistant Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity Howard University Tyrone Barksdale, Assistant to the Provost Hunter College John Rose, Dean for Diversity & Compliance Johns Hopkins University Catherine Will, Graduate Student Affairs Montana State University Sheree Watson, Interim Director, AIRO Program Morehouse College Anne Watts, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Morgan State University Pamela Scott-Johnson, Chair, Department of Psychology New York University Debra Szybinski, Executive Director, Office of Faculty Resources /Faculty Resource Network Princeton University David Redman, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Spelman College Cynthia Neal Spence, Associate Professor, Sociology Director, UNCF/Mellon Programs Stanford University Chris Golde, Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Education Tougaloo College O.W. Johnson, Associate Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs Tufts University Yvette Dalton-McCoy, Associate Director, Graduate Diversity Programs University of Chicago William A. McDade, Deputy Provost for Research and Minority Issues University of Colorado Boulder Mark Hernandez, Professor, Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering University of Maryland Earnestine Baker, Assistant to the Vice President, Institutional Advancement Executive Director, Meyerhoff Scholarship Program University of Miami Michael S. Gaines, Professor of Biology and Assistant Provost University of Pennsylvania Karen Lawrence, Associate Director for Education, Provost s Office University of Puerto Rico Carlos Ramos, Dean, Academic Affairs University of Virginia Cheryl Apprey, Director of Graduate Student Diversity Programs Vanderbilt University George C. Hill, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Multicultural Affairs Washington University in St. Louis Shelley Milligan, Associate Provost Xavier University of Louisiana Gary Donaldson, Chair, American History Yale University Michelle Nearon, Assistant Dean, Graduate School Executive Office Staff Medeva Ghee, Executive Director Deborah Collins, Associate Director Barbara Kahn, Coordinator for Graduate and Undergraduate Programs Maria DoVale, Executive Assistant/Project Coordinator VALUED PARTNERS 25

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27 Member Institutions Brooklyn College Brown University Chaminade University of Honolulu Claflin University Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth University Dillard University Harvard University Howard University Hunter College Johns Hopkins University Montana State University-Bozeman Morehouse College Morgan State University New York University Princeton University Spelman College Stanford University Tougaloo College Tufts University University of Chicago University of Colorado Boulder University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Miami University of Pennsylvania University of Puerto Rico University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Washington University in St. Louis Xavier University of Louisiana Yale University

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