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Dorris Robinson-Gardner
Dean, Division of graduate Studies, Jackson State University
Location: Ridgeland, MS United States
Joined: Feb 2nd, 2008
About   (request update)
My Interview Question
What are the barriers relating to completing a doctoral degree?
Current Whereabouts:
Developing national retention model for doctoral students completing degrees. Increasing the college-cmpletion rate for doctoral students with emphasis on African American students.
Website:
http://www.jsums.edu
Education   (request update)
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville class of 1984
Undergrad Major: Education Administration
Campus Organization:
Alpha Phi Alpha
Claim To Fame:
The smartest young lady on the campus. Fulbright Scholar to Korea and China. President of Council of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (2008-Present) Council of Southern Graduate Schools Executive Committee Council of Graduate Schools
Most Memorable Moment:
graduating # 1 in the class from undergraduate school.
University of Arkansas class of
Grad Major:
High School: Hall High School in Little Rock, AR class of 1970
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
President of Library Club Beta Club Pep Club Speech and Drama Club
Best Memories:
First African American President of the Library Club and member of Pep Club. One of two African Americans in the Little Rock Junior Miss Contest. Attending "the best high school in Little Rock."
Experience
I currently work with Jackson State University as Dean, Division of graduate Studies
I have 38 years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.
My Groups
Mississippi's Most Distinguished Black Students
Kappa Delta Pi Honorary Society
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