Post by SixtiesAggie on Aug 13, 2014 0:11:00 GMT -5
Great Honor for Dr. Martin and Dr. Brown. Dr.Brown is the honoree in medicine. He is an alum on the faculty of Duke's College of Medicine. Heavy Hitters!!!
Celebrating
Champions of Historically
Black Colleges & Universities
Thomas Dortch
The Hall of Fame is proud to showcase the 2014 Class of Honorees who will be inducted into the National Black college Alumni Hall of Fame on September 26th during ceremonies in Atlanta. It is our pleasure to highlight their accomplishments in the weeks leading up to the event. This edition is dedicated to the accomplishments of Dr. Harol L. Martin, champion in the field of Education.
"HBCUs: Rising to the Challenge"
Honoree: Dr. Harold L. Martin, Sr.
Category: Education
Dr. Harold L. Martin Sr. became the first alumnus to serve as the chief administrator at NC A&T on June 8, 2009,.As the 12th individual elected to the position of chancellor (or president prior to July 1972), Martin draws from his experiences in the classroom (as student and teacher) and in administrative positions at A&T and other institutions to lead, collaborate and build consensus within the university, among alumni and donors, and in the public and private sectors in the local community, across the state and nation, and abroad.
Martin provides visionary leadership that establishes long
range strategic plans in consultation with various constituencies, asserts tactical leadership to develop innovative approaches for expansion resources, and ensures the fiscal and academic vitality of all colleges and schools. One of his current goals is to make NC A&T a preeminent institution of higher learning by the year 2020.
Prior to his appointment as chancellor at NC A&T, Martin was the senior vice president for academic affairs at The University of North Carolina, General Administration (2006-2009), where he led the development and implementation of the University's academic mission, including teaching, research, international programs and student affairs. He advised the president and the UNC Board of Governors; provided leadership for the President's Council; led strategic academic planning and the implementation of resulting policies affecting the system; worked closely with campus chancellors and chief academic officers on university-wide academic initiatives; worked to maintain the focus of the missions of the campuses; and implemented the academic portion of the long-range plan.
Martin also led UNC's research and educational missions and oversaw academic planning, faculty support and international programs, academic and student affairs, sponsored programs and research, strategy development and analysis, and the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, units which comprise the Division of Academic Affairs.
Before joining UNC General Administration, Martin was the 11th chief administrator and seventh chancellor of Winston-Salem State University (2000-2006). At WSSU, he guided the reclassification of the university from a Baccalaureate I to a Master's II institution, created a School of Graduate Studies and Research, established seven master's degree programs and enhanced the quality of overall academic programs. During Martin's tenure, the school's enrollment doubled, giving WSSU the fastest growing enrollment in the University of North Carolina system.
Martin held earlier positions at NC A&T including vice chancellor of academic affairs (1994-99); dean of the college of engineering (1989-1994); chair and acting chair of electrical engineering (1985-87 and 1984-85, respectively) and acting chair (1984-85) of electrical engineering.
The Winston-Salem, N.C., native received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in electrical engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is married to the former Davida Wagner, county attorney for Forsyth County, N.C., and they are the parents of two sons, Harold Jr. and Walter.
2014 National Black College Alumni
Hall of Fame Honorees
Athletics
Dr. Catana Starks, Tennessee State University
Community Service
Hardy K. Dorsey, Sr., Lincoln University (MO)
Education
Dr. Harold L.Martin, Sr., North Carolina A&T State University
Entertainment
will Packer, Florida A&M University
Faith & Theology
Bishop Dale C. Bronner, Morehouse College
Government/Law
Mayor Edna Branch Jackson, Savannah State University
Life Time Achievement
Dr. Ruth Simmons, Dillard University
Dr. Gladys Hope Franklin White, Hampton University
Medicine
Dr. Haywood L.Brown, North Carolina A&T State University
Science
Dr. Cora B. Marrett, Virginia Union University
Chairman's Award
Dr. C. T. Vivian
29th Annual NBCA HALL OF FAME ALUMNI WEEKEND
