MSU African American Studies program hosts historic SEC workshop
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STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擫eaders of African American Studies programs at 11 Southeastern Conference institutions of higher learning convened earlier this month at 亚洲色吧视频 for a special workshop.
The event marked the historic first meeting of directors and chairs of African American Studies departments and programs in the SEC, said MSU history professor Stephen Middleton.
鈥淥ur goal is to explore best practices and operations for our programs,鈥 the university鈥檚 African American Studies program director continued. 鈥淲e want to consider ways we could collaborate in terms of seeking grants and other awards, as well as how we could share prominent speakers who we may bring to our campuses.鈥
Middleton said the group of accomplished scholars and leaders has agreed to meet on an annual basis. Their campuses will take turns serving as host for the event.
鈥淥ur African American Studies program here at Mississippi鈥檚 premier land-grant university has led the movement and provided leadership in making this happen,鈥 Middleton said.
鈥淲e are an institution committed to service and inclusion, and I鈥檓 pleased that our African American Studies programs in the SEC are working together to better serve students at our respective institutions and in our communities.鈥
In 2017, MSU鈥檚 African American Studies program will celebrate its 10th anniversary. This accomplishment, Middleton said, represents 鈥10 years of service and pride.鈥
鈥淲e believe that being proactive is better than being reactive, and our African American Studies program at 亚洲色吧视频 is providing programs that move us forward,鈥 Middleton said.
Part of the College of Arts and Sciences, MSU鈥檚 African American Studies program offers courses leading to a minor in African American Studies. For more information, visit .
Middleton also may be contacted at 662-325-1895 or SMiddleton@aas.msstate.edu.
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