Dr. David Wilson
President
Morgan State University
The Historic Agreement Between HBCUs and The Government of China
President
Morgan State University
The Historic Agreement Between HBCUs and The Government of China
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Living Education eFocus News had the honor of talking with Dr.
David Wilson, president, Morgan State University about the historic
Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of China and Historically Black Colleges & Universities. Dr.
Wilson led a delegation of presidents and senior administrators from eight
American Historically Black Colleges & Universities as they signed an MOU
with the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE),
China’s nationwide nonprofit organization conducting international educational
exchanges and cooperation on behalf of the Ministry of Education.The delegation
also participated in the HBCUs-Chinese Universities Roundtable where they
engaged in dialogue with their Chinese university counterparts to discuss
mutually agreed upon processes for implementing the 1,000-scholarship award
initiative.
“We’re delighted to be a part of this historic moment in progressive global student exchange and study. This collaboration between the Chinese government and HBCUs provides an excellent opportunity to enable our students to become competent in Chinese history and culture, and will significantly enhance their abilities to be successful global leaders throughout the world,” said Dr. David Wilson, president of Morgan State University and the delegation’s leader. Dr. Wilson signed the MOU on behalf of the delegation. (Morgan State University, 2014).
The delegation consisted of the following HBCU presidents and senior administrators: Dr. Beverly Hogan, president of Tougaloo College, Dr. John S. Wilson, Jr., president of Morehouse College; Dr. Pamela Hammond, provost of Hampton University; Dr. Weldon Jackson, provost of Bowie State University; Dr. Myra Burnett, vice provost of Spelman College; Dr. Barbara Inman, V.P. for Student Affairs, Hampton University; Dr. T. Joan Robinson, V.P. Division of International Affairs, Morgan State University; Dr. Anthony Wutoh, Assistant Provost for International Affairs, Howard University; Dr. Kathleen Kennedy, dean of the School of Pharmacy, Xavier University of Louisiana; Dr. Clarissa Myrick-Harris, dean of Humanities & Social Sciences, Morehouse College; Dr. Loye Ashton, director of International Studies, Tougaloo College; and Dr. Ruihua Shen, director of Chinese Studies, Morehouse College.
To hear the entire interview click the link below.
“We’re delighted to be a part of this historic moment in progressive global student exchange and study. This collaboration between the Chinese government and HBCUs provides an excellent opportunity to enable our students to become competent in Chinese history and culture, and will significantly enhance their abilities to be successful global leaders throughout the world,” said Dr. David Wilson, president of Morgan State University and the delegation’s leader. Dr. Wilson signed the MOU on behalf of the delegation. (Morgan State University, 2014).
The delegation consisted of the following HBCU presidents and senior administrators: Dr. Beverly Hogan, president of Tougaloo College, Dr. John S. Wilson, Jr., president of Morehouse College; Dr. Pamela Hammond, provost of Hampton University; Dr. Weldon Jackson, provost of Bowie State University; Dr. Myra Burnett, vice provost of Spelman College; Dr. Barbara Inman, V.P. for Student Affairs, Hampton University; Dr. T. Joan Robinson, V.P. Division of International Affairs, Morgan State University; Dr. Anthony Wutoh, Assistant Provost for International Affairs, Howard University; Dr. Kathleen Kennedy, dean of the School of Pharmacy, Xavier University of Louisiana; Dr. Clarissa Myrick-Harris, dean of Humanities & Social Sciences, Morehouse College; Dr. Loye Ashton, director of International Studies, Tougaloo College; and Dr. Ruihua Shen, director of Chinese Studies, Morehouse College.
To hear the entire interview click the link below.