Vann R. Newkirk

EDUCATION 2002 Doctor of Philosophy (History), Howard University, Washington, DC. 2007 Master of Science (Library Science), Central University, Durham, NC. 1991 Master of Arts (History), , Rock Hill, SC. 1985 Bachelor of Arts (Sociology), Barber-Scotia College, Concord, NC. 1980-1983 North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University.

LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE IN ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS:

2015 – Present and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Elizabeth City State University. Academic Rank: Professor of History (Tenured) Scope of Responsibility: Serves as the senior academic officer responsible for the management and operations of the Division of Academic Affairs. Duties include oversight of all baccalaureate and master’s degree programs as well at the University library, the Office of Retention, Sponsored programs, the Office of Student Success, and the Office of Institutional Research & Assessment. Administrative responsibility for 110 full-time faculty, 28 part-time faculty and more than 40 staff members. Represents the University at external meetings such as the annual conference for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the University of North Carolina Board of Governors meetings.

Selected Accomplishments:

Educational Enhancements Curriculum/Program Development − Initiated process and garnered faculty support for curriculum modifications that reduced all degree program curriculums to 120 credit hours. − Conducted successful negotiations and developed bilateral agreements with Roanoke-Chowan, Halifax, and Beaufort County Community Colleges, and the College of Albemarle for the offering of accelerated B.S./B.A. degree programs in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or Elementary Education on each college’s campus. − Led process/developed University’s first online degree program - Interdisciplinary Studies. − Led process/reinstated Special Education undergraduate degree program. − Conducted negotiations and garnered permission to revise curriculum and change the name of the Physical Education degree program to Kinesiology. − Led effort that resulted in the development of new degree programs - Emergency Management, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Homeland Security, Sustainability, and Digital Media Arts. − Launched Continuing Education program with four content focuses (Wealth Management, Personal Finance, Drone Photography, and Genealogy). − Launched problem-based learning initiative as a campus-wide focus for ECSU. − Eliminated low productivity degree programs in Industrial Technology, and Music Industry Studies. − Upgraded/modernized the University’s Fitness and Wellness Center. − Redesigned University band room and secured resources to add risers to the facility. − Redesigned little used racquetball court into a motion lab for the kinesiology degree program. Recruitment − Hired Associate Vice Chancellors for Academic Affairs (2) − Hired Director, Recruiting Coordinator, and recruiter for the Office of Graduate Education − Hired Director of Sponsored Programs. − Hired Site Director for Halifax, and Roanoke-Chowan Community College campus programs. − Hired Director for the Honor’s program. − Hired Director of Institutional Research. − Hired Coordinator of Assessment (2). − Hired Director of Teacher Education. − Hired Dean of Student Success. − Hired Dean of Arts & Sciences − Hired Dean of Professional Studies. − Recruited and hired more than 40 full-time faculty members. − Increased first-time graduate student enrollment by 24%. Technology Enhancement − Purchased and supervised implementation of Ad Astra, the University’s first automated course scheduling program. − Purchased, supervised and implemented Degree Works the University’s first automated degree auditing software. − Supervised implementation of EAB student success software. Educational Enhancement/Retention − Organized “SUMMIT” program to support and reenroll students who dropped out of ECSU with 40+ credit hours. Increased reenrollment rate of students in this category by more than 70%. − Contracted services with the John Gardner Institute for the Foundations of Excellence program.

Leadership Budget Management − Managed eleven University budgets totaling approximately $23,972,00.00. Process Improvement/Resource Husbandry − Redesigned clerical structure into a collective model. Reduced academic clerical cost by $150,000 and increased productivity. − Planned and implemented administrative budget cuts totaling eighteen percent between 2015-17. Leadership/Team Management − Garnered “salary” equity increases for institutional faculty. This effort led to increases for approximately 23% of the faculty. − Guided faculty in revising and strengthening the tenure and promotion process. − Garnered passage of the tenure and promotion floor model by the faculty senate and the ECSU Board of Trustees and the President of the University of North Carolina system, which set specific guidelines, set basic weights for portfolios, and delineated responsibilities for all parties involved in the tenure and promotion processes. − Reinstated Tenure and Promotion process. − Guided faculty and garnered passage of a strengthened post-tenure process. − Developed Vice Chancellor’s Leadership Academic for junior faculty who seek administrative roles. − Created University Research Council. − Created Council of Endowed Chairs.

2 − Launched Capitol Hill visitation program which resulted in ECSU’s designation by the USDA as a non- land-grant agricultural college. This increased the number of funding opportunities available to faculty and staff researchers at ECSU. − Reestablished Academic Deans and Schools (School of Liberal Studies and Fine Arts; School of Professional Studies; and School of Life Sciences, and Technology).

External Funding Resource Development/Governmental Relations − Served as a key member of the ECSU Workgroup for the stabilization of enrollment at Elizabeth City State University. Played a major role in putting together a $5,000,000 stabilization fund request which was approved by the UNC Board of Governors, and the North Carolina State Legislature. − Secured $225,000 curriculum redesign and stop-out funding from UNC System’s General Administration, the largest single distribution for such efforts in the 17 institution system. − Raised $2,500 in direct solicitation from Bass Pro Shops. − Launched GAP Funding program for students who have stopped out with gifts and pledges of $5,000. − Developed and published the institution’s first research magazine. − Developed and organized the ECSU Research Foundation.

Compliance Accreditation Management − Supervised process and wrote several key standards on the University’s fifth year report (SACS). − Supervised successful efforts to garner initial ABET accreditation. − Supervised successful AACSB reaffirmation effort. − Supervised successful NASM reaffirmation effort. − Supervised successful effort and wrote key responses in effort to remove sanction, arising from control of financial aid and institutional hiring policies, from the University’s accrediting body the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. − Supervised initial CAEP accreditation process − Supervised successful CSWE reaffirmation effort − Led successful effort to attain recognition by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA).

2011 - 2015 Associate Provost/Dean of the Graduate School Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University. Academic Rank: Professor of History (Tenured). Scope of Responsibility: Served as the senior academic officer responsible for the management and operations of the School of Graduate Studies, the Office of Sponsored Programs, the Office of Institutional Research, the Alabama State Black Archives, the University Library, and the Office of Testing. Duties included: recruitment of new graduate students; editing and publishing the graduate catalog; editing and development of graduate school recruitment material; development of new graduate degree programs; development and management of the graduate school budget; fostered research collaborations and interactions among various units of the University; promoted activities to increase external financial support for research and institutional advancement particularly large, long-term interdisciplinary projects; managed program viability review process for the University; assisted in the review of faculty tenure and promotion files; represented the University at external meetings such as the annual conference for the Southern Association of Colleges, and Schools; supervised the Director of Library Services, the Executive Director of Sponsored programs, the Director of the Alabama State Black Archives, the Director of Institutional Research, and the Director of Testing.

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Selected Accomplishments:

Educational Enhancements Curriculum/Program Development − Developed three new graduate degree programs – Kinesiology, Communications, and Systems Engineering. − Eliminated 19 low enrolled, high-cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs. − Established off-campus center on the campus of the University of North Alabama for offering the master’s degree program in social work. − Conducted negotiations with Lawson State Community College, in Birmingham Alabama, for offering selected undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Birmingham. − Conducted reviews of all degree program curriculums. Recruitment − Established a graduate school feeder network of 27 colleges located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. − Increased the number of graduate students who enrolled full-time from 37% in 2010 to 65% in the fall of 2014. − Increased graduate school enrollment 39% between the fall of 2011 and the spring of 2015. − Recruited and enrolled the largest first-year class of graduate students (fall semester) in Alabama A&M University’s history – 402 students (fall 2013). − Increased the GRE scores of entering graduate students from 294 to 331. − Developed and expanded the Graduate School’s use of social media to recruit new students using Facebook,Twitter, Linkedin, Google Plus, Instagram, and Youtube. − Hired first Social Media Recruiter. − Managed graduate assistantship process. − Produced graduate school promotional materials. − Led marketing efforts of the graduate school. Diversity/Internationalization − Developed partnerships for offering graduate study to students from (TWIs) the University of North Alabama, North Carolina Wesleyan, Martin Methodist, Judson Colleges and Chowan University. − Completed (successful) SEVIS site visit. Technology Enhancement − Automated the thesis and dissertation submission process. − Updated graduate school web page and web admissions process. − Automated graduate school application and converted the process to Banner. − Added 24 hour chat session technology to the graduate school web page. Educational Enhancement/Retention − Formed academic support program for graduate students. − Organized professional development programs for masters and doctoral degree seeking students. − Organized academic enhancement lab. − Organized graduate faculty instructional enhancement workshop series. − Organized graduate student teaching assistant instructional training series. − Improved the Graduate School’s national and regional prominence by attaining the 24th and 33rd positions (out of 614), for master’s level institutions, by Washington Monthly in its 2012, and 2014 graduate school rankings. The 2012 ranking marked the first time in institutional history that Alabama A&M University’s graduate school has been ranked.

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External Funding Resource Development − Increased the amount of funded grants and contracts from $21,899,121 to $31,505,111, between 2011- 2015. − Expanded faculty participation in writing and preparing grant applications. − Increased indirect cost recovery funds by 14% between 2011 and 2013. − Organized Graduate School fundraising breakfast – raised $5,000.00. − Created Graduate School endowment fund.

Leadership Budget Management − Planned and implemented administrative budget cuts of twelve percent between 2011-2013, including oversight of program reviews and personnel evaluation for reallocation of declining resources. − Managed eight University budgets totaling approximately $4,850,896 annually. Process Improvement/Resource Husbandry − Consolidated three separate University Libraries into one central Library reducing operational costs by $115,000. Leadership/Team Management − Supervised 5 department managers and more than 50 staff members. − Led faculty committee that voted to eliminate 19 low enrolled degree programs. − Headed process that revised the grievance process for graduate students. − Reorganized the Office of Sponsored Programs assigning one pre-award grant coordinator to each college (This change resulted in a 22% increase in the number of submitted proposals and an overall increase in funded grants of $9,605,990 between 2011 and 2015. − Chaired search committee for the Dean of the College of Business. − Chaired search committee for the Director of Libraries. − Chaired search committee for the Director of Institutional Research. − Served as one of two administrative reviewers for tenure and promotion decisions for faculty.

Compliance Accreditation Management − Prepared the responses needed to remove Alabama A&M University from SACS sanction in 2011. − Prepared narratives needed to successfully respond to two SACS complaints (2012, 2013). − Played a major role in successfully responding to compliance issues arising from the University’s SACS fifth-year report (2011). − Built the infrastructure and prepared the responses for SACS reaffirmation related to institutional effectiveness, research, faculty qualifications, graduate education, and student placement (2013-2014). − Played a major role in drafting successful response to compliance issues arising from a complaint to U.S. Department of Education (2013).

Institutional Effectiveness − Reorganized the Office of Institutional Research to include subdivisions of testing, assessment and research.

External Relations External Relations/Communications − Created Graduate Studies Magazine. − Established Graduate Advisory Council comprised of local business leaders.

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− Participated in state wide board with the Alabama Council of Graduate Deans. − Developed and hosted a faculty development workshop and conference series for HBCUs and graduate feeder school partners.

2008-2011 Associate Vice Pres. for Academic. Affairs, Fort Valley State University. Academic Rank: Associate Professor of History. Scope of Responsibility: Served as a senior academic administrator responsible for institutional effectiveness, tenure and promotion, and the University Libraries. Responsibilities included: conducting research studies of students, faculty, and alumni; prepared new degree program proposals for submission to the Georgia Board of Regents; maintained clearinghouse to coordinate college-wide evaluation research and assessments; prepared special research projects and reports to support academic policy development, decision making and accountability; determined faculty work-loads; served as senior academic officer in providing leadership to deans, chairs and faculty on academic matters related to undergraduate issues; managed academic program review process; reviewed tenure and promotion files; represented the University at external meetings such as the annual conference for the Southern Association of Colleges, and Schools and for the Georgia Board of Regents; and taught African Diaspora history. Supervised the Director of Institutional Research, the Director of the University Library, the Director of International Programs, and the Director of the Center for Academic Support.

Selected Accomplishments:

Educational Enhancements Curriculum − Developed one new undergraduate and one new graduate degree program – Interdisciplinary Studies, History. − Chaired the program review committee which led to major revisions for eight degree programs.

Compliance Accreditation Management − Led the University through its 2009 SACS reaffirmation process. − Built the infrastructure and prepared the responses for the standards on the SACS compliance audit related to institutional effectiveness, general education, library, and student achievement. − Provided data analysis and played a major role in designing the research model for the University’s Quality Enhancement Plan. Institutional Effectiveness − Developed and implemented academic program review process. − Developed institutional planning model. − Redesigned student course-evaluation process. − Initiated program for the improvement of faculty instruction and student performance. − Developed comprehensive assessment and evaluation guide, the pedagogical guide used by faculty and staff to ensure compliance with institutional planning mandates. − Developed survey analysis programs - this included student satisfaction, entering student, faculty satisfaction, multicultural understanding and division chair evaluations. − Developed informational dashboard.

Leadership Leadership/Team Management

6 − Chaired or co-Chaired committees that developed new degree programs in African-American studies (BA), and History (MA). − Chaired the search committee for the selection of the Vice President of Human Resources.

2007-2008 Academic Dean/Dean of the College (Chief Academic Officer), . Academic Rank: Professor of History. Scope of Responsibility: Served as Chief Academic Officer and was directly responsible for all academic affairs, including: development and review of programs and curricula; assignment and supervision of faculty members; tenure and promotion review for faculty; supervised student support and academic advising programs; developed and administered the budget for academic affairs; determined faculty work-loads; supervised the college library; managed the college’s Title III program; managed AndrewServes the College’s service-learning program; edited and published the college catalog; supervised the ordering of textbooks; prepared class schedules; planned convocation, honors day and commencement; planned faculty workshops and in-service training programs; developed policies, procedures, and plans to assure institutional accreditation; taught U.S. history classes; represented the College at meetings of educational associations such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; served as principal liaison to the president and acted as senior administrative officer in absence of the President.

Selected Accomplishments:

Educational Enhancements Curriculum − Reestablished the Honor’s Program − Established 2+ 2 agreement with the U.S. Sports Academy. − Led discussions with officials at the Lumpkin Correctional Facility to establish an adult degree program. − Conducted negotiations with the University of Georgia system that allowed Andrew College to become the first private Institution in the state of Georgia to issue the Regent’s Competency Exam. − Developed lifeline program for high-risk students. Diversity/Internationalization − Held recognition program for civil right’s pioneers in Cuthbert and Randolph Counties − Maintained student exchange partnership with Pai Chai University in South Korea.

External Funding Resource Development − Solicited and raised needed funds for the establishment of the College’s first developmental/remediation lab ($5,000.00).

Leadership Process Improvement/Resource Husbandry − Reduced the amount of credit offered for each remedial course from five to three credits. This change allowed the College to increase the number of classes offered by 14%. This was done without increasing faculty workload or instructional costs.

Leadership/Team Management − Created the College’s first Office of Assessment. − Formed the College’s first Dean’s Council. − Supervised 36 faculty, and 25 administrative staff members.

7 2000 – 2007 Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness North Carolina Wesleyan College, (Associate Vice President for Institutional Research 2000-2004). Scope of Responsibility: Served as chief research and information officer. Responsibilities included: oversight of program evaluation; promoted activities to increase fiscal support for research and institutional advancement; managed Title III technology and faculty development grant; prepared rosters of instructional staff; assisted academic units understand assessment methods; conducted research studies of students, faculty, and alumni; prepared special research projects and reports to support policy development, decision making and accountability; administered college testing program (e.g., CAAP, MFE, ASSET, AP), student evaluation of courses, and other evaluation programs; maintained database on campus crime; evaluated academic division chairs; administered faculty development funds; evaluated credit instructional programs with the curriculum committee; assisted in the preparation of academic program budgets; maintained master file of approved course outlines on both paper and diskette; conducted annual review of strategic progress; taught U.S. History; represented North Carolina Wesleyan College at off-campus meetings including the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools annual conference.

Selected Accomplishments:

Educational Enhancements Curriculum − Conducted the market research that led to the creation of the College’s Justice Studies program. The addition of the new program increased institutional tuition revenues significantly.

External Relations External Relations/Communications − Formed relationship with Communities in Schools for the education of low-income students. − Instituted collaborative assessment agreements with Methodist, Chowan, Greensboro and Randolph- Macon Colleges.

Leadership Process Improvement/Resource Husbandry − Produced two of four sets of reports and recommendations that were included in a strategic plan for the College (major focus areas included enhancing North Carolina Wesleyan College’s national reputation, achieving specific enrollment goals, increasing racial and ethnic diversity, and strengthening the academic program).

Compliance Accreditation Management − Served as SACS liaison and prepared many of the responses that removed 85 SACS recommendations allowing North Carolina Wesleyan College to attain reaffirmation. Institutional Effectiveness − Developed institutional planning model. − Conducted an extensive review and revision of faculty search procedures and the faculty review process. − Developed student retention model. − Developed survey analysis programs - this included student satisfaction, entering student, faculty satisfaction, multicultural understanding and division chair evaluations. − Redesigned student course-evaluation software. − Initiated program for the improvement of faculty instruction and student performance. − Prepared all external governmental reporting forms. − Developed North Carolina Wesleyan College’s first fact book. − Developed and implemented evaluation process for faculty division chairs.

8 − Updated the 2000-2005 strategic plan. − Developed comprehensive assessment and evaluation guide, the pedagogical guide used by faculty and staff to ensure compliance with institutional planning mandates. − Prepared rosters of instructional staff.

Leadership Leadership/Team Management − Managed $250,000 Teagle faculty development grant. − Managed $1,500,000 Title III technology and faculty development grant. − Established North Carolina Wesleyan College’s first office of Institutional Research. − Participated in planning for new facilities such as a library, a wellness center and athletic field-house. − Conducted the annual planning retreat. − Led efforts to collect and prepare the data reports and other information needed by the University of North Carolina system and the North Carolina Legislature in the attempt to garner admissions of North Carolina Wesleyan to the UNC system.

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OTHER ACADEMIC POSITIONS 1999-2000 Dir. of Institutional Research/Asst. Prof. of History, Saint Paul’s College, Lawrenceville, VA. 1997-1999 Dir. of Institutional Research/Dir. Of Development, Barber-Scotia College, Concord, NC. 1992-1994 Adjunct Instructor of History, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Concord, NC. 1994-1996 Adjunct Instructor of History, , Black Mountain, NC. 2004-2007 Adjunct Professor of History, Mount Olive College, Mount Olive, NC. 2007-2008 Adjunct Professor of History, Albany State University, Albany, GA.

AFFILIATIONS − American Historical Association (AHA) − Association for the Study of African-American Life and History (ASALH) − Association for Institutional Research (AIR) − Southern Association for Colleges and School’s Consulting Network (2002-2006) − Southern Association for Institutional Research (SAIR) − North Carolina Association for Institutional Research (NCAIR) − Traditionally Black Colleges and Universities Institutional Research Association (TBCU) − Consultant with the Capacity Building Institute of the United Negro College Funds (UNCF) − Owner of VANED Research INC.

PRIMARY RESEARCH INTERESTS − African-American History – post 1900 − Lynching − Prison/mob violence − Institutional Effectiveness − Enrollment Management − Private HBCU Development and Survival − Assessment − Student Retention − Student Motivation − Development

SERVICE − National President: Barber-Scotia Alumni Association, 2004 – 2007. ▪ Raised $200,000 (2006) - for beleaguered College − Member Barber-Scotia College Board of Trustees, 2005 – 2009. − Member of Buck Leonard Foundation, Board of Directors, 2002-2003

10 RESOURCES GENERATED:

Selected Resource Raised: − (2017) $225,000 Curriculum Redesign Funding – Univ. NC System (ECSU) − (2016) $2,500 Bass Pro Shop (ECSU) − (2015) $5,000 GEAR UP (ECSU) − (2013) $5,000 Graduate School fundraising breakfast (Alab. A&M Univ.) − (2013) $742,998 increase in awarded grants (Alab. A&M Univ.) − (2012) $3,465,890 Increase in awarded grants (Alab. A&M Univ.). − (2007) $5,000 Region’s Bank/ developmental/remedial lab (Andrew College). − (2004/06) $200,000 Barber-Scotia College/Institutional Support. − (2001) $250,000 Teagle Foundation/faculty development (NC Wes. Coll). − (1999) $35,000 Teagle Foundation/student retention (Saint Paul’s Coll). − (1999) $300,000 Cannon Foundation/honor’s complex (Barber-Scotia Coll). − (1999) $5,000 N.C.Dept. of CulturalResources/archival development (Barber-Scotia) − (1999) $110,000 UNCF Campaign (Barber-Scotia Coll). − (1998) $165,000 UNCF Fundraiser with Charlotte Symphony (Barber-Scotia Coll). − (1998) $100,575 Americorps/student volunteers (Barber-Scotia Coll).

RECENT CONSULTATIONS (Conducted for the SACS Consulting Network, UNCF Capacity Building Institute, and VANED Research) − Mississippi University for Women (2003) – Provided technical support that allowed the College to develop a comprehensive planning process. − St. Leo University (2004) - provided technical support for maximizing the efficiency of the institutional research and effectiveness. − Our Lady of the Lake University (2004) – Conducted a review of the University’s Chief Planning Officer and associated research functions. − Anderson College (2005) – Conducted faculty salary equity study. − Edward Waters College (2005-2006) – Wrote College’s Quality Enhancement Plan. Prepared the research and written responses used to address several major recommendations made by SACS. − North Georgia College (2006) – Conducted a review of the College’s fundraising and institutional effectiveness processes. − Allen University (2008) –Led College through the 2006 SACS reaffirmation process. − (2008) – Conducted diversity training for faculty. − Voorhees College (2008) – Conducted fundraising and compliance training for faculty and staff. − Clinton Junior College (2008) - Prepared responses and helped guide the college through the reaffirmation process with the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. − St. Paul’s College (2008) - Helped staff prepare the “institutional effectiveness” responses for the 2009 SACS reaffirmation process. − Voorhees College (2009) – Reviewed Quality Enhancement Plan.

11 − Paul Quinn College (2009) – Assisted the College after initial loss of SACS accreditation. Secured alternative accreditation with the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges. − Alabama A & M University (2009) - Reviewed institutional effectiveness and the functions of the Office of Institutional Research. − St. Paul’s College (2010) – Provided technical assistance in helping college prepare follow-up responses to recommendations made by the SACS On-Site Committee. − UNCF (2010) – Served as the primary assessment/accreditation consultant for the United Negro College Fund’s FASTAP program. The program funded by the Wal-Mart Corporation was designed to assist UNCF member schools prepare for accreditation reaffirmation, modernize mainframe systems, and enhance student recruitment processes. − Lane College (2010-2011) – Provided technical assistance, wrote several key responses, and assisted the College prepare for reaffirmation of SACS accreditation. − Miles College (2010-12) – Provided technical assistance and assisted the College prepare for reaffirmation of SACS accreditation. − Mississippi Valley State University (2011) – Provided technical assistance, wrote and prepared responses in the preparation for SACS reaffirmation. − Edward Waters College (2013-2014) – Provided technical assistance, reviewed compliance report, served as consultant for the preparation of the SACS reaffirmation report. − Edward Waters College (2016) – Provided training and review for the Office of Institutional Research. − Bethune-Cookman University (2016) - Reviewed/provided insights for the improvement and approval of the University’s Quality Enhancement Plan. − Fort Valley State University (2016) – Reviewed SACS report and provided feedback for the improvement of the 5th year reporting document.

12 PUBLICATIONS (Since 2008)

Journal Articles When Time is an Issue: Building Institutional Effectiveness and Faculty Involvement in the Face of Adversity, Journal of the Traditionally Black College & University Association for Institutional Research, 2010.

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles The Mutilation of Joseph Needleman, Southern Jewish History, Fall 2010.

Washed Down in Blood: Mutiny on the Schooner Harry A. Berwind, North Carolina History Review, spring, 2014.

Books Lynching in North Carolina 1865-1947, (McFarland Press; Jefferson N.C., October 2008)

New Life for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, (McFarland Press; Jefferson N.C. October 2012).

Documentary Contributor: The Courthouse, “Lynching History of the Chatham County Courthouse,” University of North Carolina TV, http://video.unctv.org/video/3000461780/ March 2017.

Books in-Progress A History of African-Americans in Alabama – Contract signed with the University of Alabama Press – targeted completion date October, 2019.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles - Under Review Rampage in Tuscumbia Alabama, Journal of African-American Studies (2018)

Awards Recipient of the Willie Parker: Peace History Book Award for - Lynching in North Carolina, North Carolina Society of Historians, Morehead City, North Carolina, October 2009.

RECENT PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (Selected Listing- Since 2009)

Lynching in North Carolina. Perry- Weston Historical Society, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, November 2008.

That Spirit Must be Stamped Out: The Mutilation of Joseph Needleman and North Carolina’s Effort to Prosecute Lynch Mob Participants During the 1920s. Georgia Association of Historians, Annual Conference, Dahlonega GA, February 2009.

Lynching in North Carolina. John Davidson Lecture Series Speaker, Fort Valley State University, September 2009.

Preparing for SACS Reaffirmation. Conference on Accreditation and SACS Reaffirmation, University of South Florida at St. Petersburg, February 2010.

Racial Identity: Does it Matter in the Obama Presidency (Panel Discussion Participant). Race, Gender & Class Issues and the Obama Presidency, Race, Gender & Class Conference, New Orleans, February 2010.

13 The Role of Technology in the Obama Presidential Campaign (Panel Discussion Participant). Race, Gender & Class Issues and the Obama Presidency, Race, Gender & Class Conference, New Orleans, February 2010.

Rebuilding and Strengthening America’s Historically Black Colleges. Conference on African-American Education, and Progress, Central Georgia Historic Society, Macon Georgia, June 2010. Preparing for SACS Reaffirmation. Faculty and Staff Opening Conference, Miles College, August 2010.

New Life for Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Enhancing HBCU Operations and Management Structures. Fall Opening Conference, Concordia College, August 2012.

Rampage in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Without Sanctuary Conference, University of North Carolina-Charlotte, October 2012.

Lynching in North Carolina. National Public Radio web broadcast series, December 2012. http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/wgo/podcasts.html#lynching

The 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, Sponsored by the Montgomery Herald, Montgomery Alabama, March 2015.

Lynching in North Carolina, ECSU Research week, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, March 2016.

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