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African American Cultural Center Advisory Committee

Membership: 3 Faculty, 3 Staff, 3 Students, 2 Community Representatives, 1 ex officio (Director of the African American Cultural Center)

Description: The advisory committee has the responsibility for:

  1. advising the director of the center on the development of student retention activities;
  2. developing guidelines for programs in consultation with the director;
  3. recommending speakers for the African American Cultural Center events;
  4. implementing other ideas, programs and activities relative to creating an environment conducive to the educational needs of African American students as well as the entire student body;
  5. advising the director of the center on outreach efforts and other projects that will increase university-wide awareness and appreciation of African American culture and heritage.

(Approver: Vice President for Student Affairs)

2023-2024 Membership:

Name Area Department Service Term
Rashad Cockrell, Chair Student Affairs African American Cultural Center Permanent
Ex officio
Jane Semler Faculty, CoSTEM Allied Health Sciences 2023-2024
Daniel McKelvey Faculty, CoBHS Psychological Science and Counseling 2023-2024
Chris Gentry Faculty, CoSTEM Earth and Environmental Sciences 2023-2024
Lindsy Perry Staff, Academic Affairs Greek Life 2023-2024
Kristal McGreggor Staff, Athletics Associate Director of Athletic Student-Athlete Success 2023-2024
Carmen Cheatham Staff, Academic Affairs Financial Aid 2023-2024
Brinlee Sells-Shields Student Affairs Student Representative 2023-2024
Andrew Sullivan Student Affairs Student Representative 2023-2024
Erin Bell Student Affairs Student Representative 2023-2024
James Halford Community Representative Community Representative 2023-2024
Joe Shakeenab Community Representative Community Representative 2023-2024

If you have questions, concerns, or would like more information about the African American Cultural Center Advisory Committee, please contact:  

Rashad Cockrell, Chair        
Email:  cockrellr1@apsu.edu