“In this capacity, he will bring benefits across our community in initiatives relating to the diversification of our student, faculty and staff populations; provide leadership as we optimize the impact of our current programs in multiculturalism; and help to implement the College Strategic Plan, particularly in those areas that relate to diversity” said President Richard Durst. “I also am confident that he will be an effective advocate for diversity issues and underrepresented populations as a member of the President’s Cabinet and the Leadership Council.”
James comes to B-W from Xavier University in Cincinnati where he has been the director of Multicultural Affairs and a professor of diversity. In that position, he was responsible for a variety of programs, initiatives and community outreach projects as well as working directly with students.
Prior positions included founding the Ujima Education Office at Oregon State University which was responsible for African/African American retention, recruitment and academic performance. He also worked at Wichita State University as an admissions representative and educational development assistant.
James earned his bachelor’s degree at Wichita State University and master’s in college student services administration with a minor in counseling from Oregon State University.
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