Dr. Cleveland Sellers, Jr Prior to being named president, Evans served as interim president of South Carolina State University (SCSU), in Orangeburg, S.C., where he also served as the provost and chief academic officer. For sixteen years he served as Academic Dean and Professor of English. The decision comes after a national search, three finalists visits to campus and a unanimous vote by the board. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and a Founding Board Member of the Chaney Legacy Foundation at St. Andrews Baptist Church. Her scholarship and publications center on educational equity for underserved populations, educator preparation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, African Diaspora Literacy, and the intersectionality of being a mother and educator. DENMARK Voorhees College President Dr. W. Franklin Evans informed students that we are in a new season of change during his recent fall open Lewis to kick off Voorhees Lyceum Series. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Possible Worlds Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides full-service career strategic directions and opportunities in education and employment for disenfranchised citizens impacted by homelessness, incarceration, and HIV/AIDS. Voorhees University (formerly Voorhees College) is a private historically black university in Denmark, South Carolina. The protesters surrendered but were subsequently arrested. Voorhees University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. The American educator and civil rights activist, in a one-on-one interview style conversation, highlighted and presented his story Hiding in Clear Sight. - Read More, Voorhees graduate Councilwoman Janie Anderson Cooper-Smith was recently featured by the United Negro College Fund National Alumni Council as an Alumni Snapshot for the month of June. "With the help of the search firm more than 107 applicants were reviewed. ABOUT VOORHEES UNIVERSITY. Toll Free (866) 685-9904 A high-resolution image of Hightower Mitchell is available at https://www.voorhees.edu//Content/Uploads/voorhees.edu/images/Damara%20Hightower%20Mitchell%20headshot.jpg. Prince Brown. DENMARK, S.C. (courtesy voorhees.edu) Voorhees College launched the 2021-2022 academic year, just before students began returning to campus on Aug. 7, with the Fall All Faculty and Staff Institute where the president delivered the State-of-the-College Address on Aug. 4.Dr. CENTRAL, S.C. (courtesy swu.edu) A new agreement enables Cleveland Community College (Shelby, N.C.) students completing an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Find contacts: direct phone number, email address, work experience. Mr. Martin A. Menafee, 1911 - 1916 (Treasurer & Acting Principal), Dr. Prezell R. Robinson, Interim, Summer 2001, Dr. Valdrie N. Walker, Acting, 2007 - 2008, 1st President Driving Directions The decision comes after a national search, three finalists' visits to campus and a unanimous vote by the board. He also earned a masters degree and a doctorate in English from Michigan State University. Questions about the accreditation of Voorhees University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOCs website (www.sacscoc.org). P.O. finalists withdrew from consideration. The baton has been passed by Dr. Cleveland L. Sellers, Jr. and I am both excited and humbled to continue the race towards excellence that he has forged. info@voorhees.edu, Copyright 2023 Voorhees University Denmark, SC 29042 Toll Free (866) 685-9904 E. Monroe (803) 780-1019 Voorhees College in Denmark, South Carolina, announced Friday that its board unanimously tapped Ronnie Hopkins as the institution's 10th president. [7], This historic district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1982. Voorhees College has named Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, the college's provost and vice president for academic affairs, as its interim president following the departure of Dr. W. Franklin Evans, who served as the college's ninth president. The Tigers and Lady Tigers previously competed in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) from 201314 to 201415; and in the defunct Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (EIAC) from 198384 to 200405. Web Design by In10sity. 1600 Harden Street. Hopkins earned doctoral and masters degrees in English from Michigan State University. Web Design by In10sity. The Voorhees College Board of Trustees has named Dr. Ronnie Hopkins to serve as the 10th president of the institution, effective July 9, 2021. info@voorhees.edu, Copyright 2023 Voorhees University I truly look forward to providing students, faculty, staff, alumni and all other college constituents with dynamic leadership, guidance and direction in support of our vision of academic excellence and distinction, Hopkins said in a press release. He earned a bachelors degree in English with a secondary teaching certification from North Carolina Central University. Voorhees College Dr. Ronnie Hopkins' Bio A A On July 9, 2021, Dr. Ronnie Hopkins was officially appointed by the Board of Trustees as the tenth president of Voorhees College, Denmark, South Carolina, USA. & New Media at Mercer County College Princeton Junction, NJ. He has served on the boards of the Sickle Cell Association, Boys and Girls Club, Kiwanis Club International and the AIDS Action Coalition. Our Honors Program recognizes our brightest students, giving them opportunities to challenge themselves in new ways. Dr. Hopkins is a member in the Class of 2020 Executive Leadership Academy sponsored by the American Academic Leadership Institute for preparation of experienced college cabinet officers to become successful presidents and chancellors. English education from Benedict College. Sellers, 70, is a native of Denmark, SC. Dr. Damara Hightower-Mitchell. She also has been a Fulbright Hays Scholar in Cameroon and Ghana. Driving Directions Like any institution, Voorhees will face challenges, such as enrollment and fundraising, but the baton has been passed and he is ready and willing to continue the race of excellence. 58 others named Steve . He is also an experienced fundraiser and grant writer. Hopkins made the. The president of Voorhees agreed to the students' demands, but filed a formal request to the South Carolina National Guard to subdue the students. The Voorhees Board of Trustees has begun its search for the colleges 10th president. Friday February 10, 2023 Dr. Cleveland L. Sellers, Jr., 8TH President of Voorhees University was the Lyceum guest speaker, for Black History Month on February 9 in Massachusetts Hall. Hopkins made the announcement at the institution's opening convocation Sept. 9. in Exercise Science.This new, simple process was established between the two institutions, and marked by a contract . Voorhees names interim president; Evans leading West Liberty University. Dr. Wilson has more than two decades of experience in higher education. Mitchell provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective Sept. 1. Voorhees University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. The action was a dangerous one, coming a little less . In 1969, the school's predominantly Black student body demanded more Black study programs and the hiring of Black faculty, as well as outreach to assist the local lower income community of Denmark with scholarships. Voorhees University is a private, diverse, historically black, coeducational, liberal arts, baccalaureate degree-granting institution affiliated with the Episcopal Church. It is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. P.O. It was the largest monetary gift ever given to the college. TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace, Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Survey, Institutional Advancement and Development, TicketSmarter - Ticket Resale Marketplace, Presidential Speaking and Attendance Request. REFERENCES Casey Williams Professor Department of English 122 Bethany Hall University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA 94907 (510) 999-9999 cwill@ucb.edu Cimian Essing Professor and Associate Chair American Ethnic Studies Department 146 Bethany Hall He has authored over $30 million in grant awards to advance higher education priorities, according to a college press release. camaker@voorhees.edu, 481 Porter Road History [ edit] In 1897, Elizabeth Evelyn Wright founded Denmark Industrial School for African Americans. Dr. Leonard E. Dawson Ronnie Hopkins is the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Voorhees College based in Denmark, South Carolina. Hopkins is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Bible Way Church of Atlas Road, and the Class of 2020 Executive Leadership Academy sponsored by the American Academic Leadership Institute for preparation of experienced college executive officers to become successful presidents and chancellors. He chose a career in higher education because he wanted to effect change in the education of young black children by training those who would eventually educate them. Ronnie Hopkins, Ph.D., will be inaugurated as the 10th President of Voorhees University, in the Dawson Center at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 8. We also will begin planning to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the college, which will be April 7, 2022. Box 678 Phone: (803) 253-5000 (Campus Operator) Mailing address for a particular faculty member or staff person: ATTN: (Recipient's name) (Department or Office name) Benedict College. 2008-2016, 9th President Voorhees University was established in 1897 by a young black woman, Elizabeth Evelyn Wright. 481 Porter Road In 1947, its name was changed to Voorhees School and Junior College. For more information, contact the Office of Communications, at 803-780-1191 or at communications@voorhees.edu. Voorhees University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. doberry@voorhees.edu, Ms. Charlene Johnson Driving Directions We welcome him and look forward to his leadership as we begin, believe and become in this next chapter, said Dr. Traci Young-Cooper, vice chairperson of the board. Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Hopkins has provided educational guidance and leadership advancement for underrepresented students across a number of interdisciplinary fields. Box 678 For more information, contact the Office of Communications, at 803-780-1191 or at communications@voorhees.edu. Hopkins has conducted international scholarly research and made presentations in Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa; Buea, Cameroon, Central West Africa; the University of Technology at Quibdo, Choco, South America; Guilan, Beijing, and Shanghai, Republic of China; University of Ghana-Legon, Accra, Ghana, West Africa; Merida, Mexico; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; and, Cape Town, South Africa. Phone (803) 780-1234 1970-1977, 5th President Phone (803) 780-1234 Hightower Mitchell has served as a founding board member and vice president of engagement and partnerships at the Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity, a national non-profit and technical assistance provider for Minority Serving Institutions. Voorhees University Announces Search for Administrative Assistant to the Director of Title III and Vice President for Business and Fiscal Affairs. Highly motivated Supervisor with a demonstrated history of safety while working in the precast and iron work industry. Voorhees has a strong historical background and a legacy that must not be ignored. We have accomplished many things during my tenure, including building a new living learning facility. [4][5] Many were suspended. View Kenntrail Grooms's email address: kxxxxxxs@voorhees.edu & phone: +1-xxx-xxx-3759's profile as Associate Director, Institute for First-Year Experience & Students in Transition at Voorhees College, located in United States. "During my tenure as interim president, I will be highly engaged and my work will be intentional to ensure that Voorhees College continues to rise in its higher education ranks and continues to be a place where students Begin. Find contacts: direct phone number, email address, work experience. I am confident that Dr. Evans will leave his mark as well.". There was a problem saving your notification. The Voorhees administration, made up of mostly whites, ignored the students' plea. DENMARK, S.C. (WJBF) Voorhees College in Denmark, South Carolina welcomes a new president. Many of these buildings were constructed by the students of Voorhees College as part of their crafts program. Questions about the accreditation of Voorhees University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOCs website (www.sacscoc.org). Dr. Hopkins co-published Leadership Challenges at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: The Benefits of Collaboration is featured in Psychology and Education Journal: An Interdisciplinary Journal. REDDING A motorist suffered serious injuries early Sunday morning after their car veered off the Black Rock Turnpike and struck a utility pole . Before serving as interim president, Hopkins served as the institutions provost, vice president for academic affairs and accreditation liaison. Sellers, and I am secure in the knowledge that with him leading the charge, Voorhees will achieve unparalleled success as it forges into a bright and exciting future. E. Monroe 2001-2007. - Read More, Dr. Cleveland L. Sellers, Jr., 8TH President of Voorhees University was the Lyceum guest speaker, for Black History Month on February 9 in Massachusetts Hall. Serious health challenges are cited as Dr. Sellers' reason for resigning his leadership position at the 119 year-old college. 1978-1983, 6th President Voorhees University offers majors in accounting, biology, business administration, computer science, English, mass communications, criminal justice, health and recreation, sports management, emergency management, childhood development, sociology and organizational management. He serves as a reaffirmation committee evaluator for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. In 1904 the South Carolina General Assembly renamed the school and incorporated it as the Voorhees Industrial Institute for Colored Youths. 9th President Dr. W . Xavier Willcox, Mr. Voorhees University 2022-2023 served as the guest speaker for the Universitys Chapel Service on February 21, in the St. Philips Chapel. He is the accreditation liaison and a tenured professor of English. Find contacts: direct phone number, email address, work experience. info@voorhees.edu, Copyright 2023 Voorhees University Dr. Hopkins synergistic activities include international scholarly research and presentations at Monrovia, Liberia, Saint Monica University, Buea, Cameroon, Central West Africa, the University of Technology at Quibdo, Choco, South America; Guilan, Beijing, and Shanghai, Republic of China; University of Ghana-Legon, Accra, Ghana, West Africa, Merida, Mexico, and Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Cape Town, South Africa. 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