The National Association of HBCU Title III Administrators, Inc. The National Association of HBCU Title III Administrators, Inc. has enjoyed thirteen years of service to its membership and serves as an organization that is committed to stabilizing, solidifying and maintaining a unified voice on behalf of the 96 institutions who receive funding under Title III Part B. It is a voice that can only carry weight when there is agreement and support of the majority of grantees, a voice needed to carry the message to the Department of Education, specifically the Secretary of Education, legislators and all decision makers of the importance of Title III funds and its impact on our campuses. It is an organization of colleagues who share best practices, brainstorm ideas, voice opinions, share ideas and provide support through technical workshops and other professional development activities. From the Beginning The Association was formed in 2001 during a Technical Assistant workshop hosted by the Department of Education on the APR. The original meeting was organized to discuss the displeasure of Title III Administrators with the inner workings of the Department of Education.
DR. MARGARET KELLY First elected officers: 2001-2003 Dr. Margaret Kelly, President Alabama A&M University Mr. Samuel Rhoades, Vice President Virginia Union University Dr. Brenda Jackson, Treasurer Southern University, New Orleans Ms. Brenda Friend, Secretary J.F. Drake State Technical College Mrs. Sylvia Thomas, Southwestern Christian College Dr. Kelly served for two consecutive years. MR. SAMUEL RHOADES, ESQ. 2003-2005 President Mr. Samuel Rhoades, Virginia Union University Vice President Mrs. Phyllis Kennedy, Morehouse School of Medicine Secretary Ms. Brenda Friend, Drake State Technical College Treasurer Dr. Brenda Jackson, Southern University of New Orleans Parliamentarian Dr. Melody Carter, Fort Valley State University
Mrs. Sylvia Thomas, Southwestern Christian College Mr. Ronald Range Shelton State Community College Mr. Melvin Riggs North Carolina Central University 2005-2007 President Mr. Samuel Rhoades, Virginia Union University Vice President Ms. Phyllis Kennedy, Morehouse School of Medicine Secretary Mrs. Sylvia Thomas, Southwestern Christian College Treasurer Dr. Brenda Jackson, Southern University New Orleans Parliamentarian Dr. Melody Carter, Fort Valley State University Mr. Ronald Range, Shelton State Community College Mr. Perry Herrington, Florida A&M University Ms. Brenda Friend, Drake State Community College Mr. Rhoades served two consecutive two-year terms. Under his leadership: 1) A vision statement was created 2) The first set of By-laws were created and adopted by the membership 3) Established the Association as a 501 (c ) 3 4) The NAHBCUT3A, Inc. website was developed 5) A scholarship for students attending HBCUs was created 6) The President s Advisory Board was formed. 7) The Membership and Regional Coordinators Sup-committees were formed 8) The Technical Assistant Workshops grew to over 200 participants each year with sessions geared to help grantees to become more productive at their respective institutions. 9) Formed a joint Advocacy with White House Initiative on HBCUs, NAFEO, Thurgood Marshall and UNCF
MR. PERRY HERRINGTON 2007-2009 President Mr. Perry Herrington, Florida A&M University/Clark Atlanta University Vice President Dr. Brenda Jackson, Southern University New Orleans Secretary Mrs. Sylvia Thomas, Southwestern Christian College Treasurer Mr. Ronald Range, Shelton State Community College Parliamentarian Ms. Brenda Friend, Drake State Community College Ms. Lora Williams, Prairie View A&M University Ms. Phyllis Kennedy, Morehouse School of Medicine Mr. Marcus Bell Mr. Herrington served for two years as Member-at-large before being elected president where he served for one term. Under his leadership: 1) A revised vision statement was presented and adopted by the membership. 2) The Assessment Committee worked diligently on bringing more focus on the GRPRA scoring where the Title III Part B showed Results Not Demonstrated. 3) The Regional Coordinators were better organized and chaired by Ms. Lora Williams. 4) Continued joint Advocacy
MRS. SYLVIA THOMAS 2009-2011 President Mrs, Sylvia Thomas, Southwestern Christian College Vice President Dr. Brenda Jackson, Southern University of New Orleans Secretary Mrs. Jannette Adams, Mississippi Valley State University Treasurer -- Mr. Ronald Range, Shelton State Community College Parliamentarian Mr. George Uzzle, Coppin State University Mr. Dayle Barry, University of Virgin Islands Ms. Lora Williams, Prairie View A&M University Ms. Phyllis Kennedy, Morehouse School of Medicine 2011-2013 President Mrs. Sylvia Thomas, Southwestern Christian College Vice President Dr. Brenda Shaw, North Carolina Central University Secretary Mrs. Karen Helton, Wiley College Treasurer Ms. Demetria Johnson-Weeks, Texas Southern University Parliamentarian Mr. George Uzzle, Coppin State University Mr. Dayle Barry, University of the Virgin Islands Ms. Tendai Johnson, Shaw University Mr. Ronald Range, Shelton State University In 2008 the members of the Executive Committee petitioned the membership to add another position. Through a unanimous decision Mr. Samuel Rhoades, Esq. was elected President Emeritus for his dedication and work towards the advancement of the Association.
Under Mrs. Thomas leadership the following was accomplished: 1. Established better line of communication between Department of Education Institutional Services (formerly IDUES) 2. Formed relationship with Assessment Committee and Dr. John Clement to review and be a part of the revisions of the APR 3. Remained in constant contact with advocacy groups to present concerns to better relationships with funding agencies and legislators as it affect Title III 4. Revised Strategic Plan to show progression in a five year period 5. Updated by-laws 6. Served as a witness to congress on behalf of HBCU Title III institutions during 2012 NAFEO conference 7. Began process of Tell The HBCU Story to incorporate into all literature presented to funding agencies DR. BRENDA SHAW 2013-current President Dr. Brenda Shaw, North Carolina Central University Vice President Ms. Helga Greenfield, Spelman College Secretary Mrs. Karen Helton, Wiley College Treasurer Ms. Demetria Johnson-Weeks, Texas Southern University Parliamentarian Mr. Eric Akins, St. Phillips College Ms. Savoni Haywood, Alabama A&M University Ms. Nichelle Harper, Dillard University Mrs. Luanne Baker, Stillman College Under Dr. Shaws leadership the following was accomplished: 1. Revised By-laws to bring more clarity to sections in order to clearly define the duties of specific sub-committees;
2. Added Treasurer Secretary to redefine separation of duties in order to keep the organization more financial accountable to its membership; 3. Continued to build the Annual Technical Assistance Workshop with sessions pertinent to our membership