Three African Americans Appointed to Diversity Positions in Higher Education
Derek A. James was appointed dean of equity, diversity, and inclusion and senior diversity officer at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, ...
Derek A. James was appointed dean of equity, diversity, and inclusion and senior diversity officer at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, effective July 1. James most recently held the role of coordinator of multicultural programs within the College of Agricultural Sciences at the Pennsylvania State University. James earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. He holds a master's degree in agricultural and extension education from Pennsylvania State University.