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		Dr. Cordell Black, Associate Provost for Equity and Diversity Holds a Ph.D. in 17th Century French Literature from the University of Michigan. He is a tenured Associate Professor of 17th Century French Literature. Positions Held Served as Interim Chairman of the French and Italian Department. Served as Assistant Dean in Arts and Humanities for two years. Served as Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs for seven years. Since 1999, has been Associate Provost for Equity and Diversity. Selected Honors and Awards Distinguished Academic Award, Black MBA Association Paul Robeson Outstanding Scholar Award The Drum Major of Excellence Award, Black Ministries Program Award of Excellence, Black Faculty and Staff Association Outstanding Black Male Faculty Award, Student Black Women's Council Labor of Love Award, Nyumburu Cultural Center Author of one book, many speeches, and several essays. Frequently invited as featured/keynote speaker on and off campus. Hobbies Reading, travel and sports.
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