Yolanda T. Moses

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Dr.
Yolanda Theresa Moses
10th President of City College of New York
In office
1993–1999
Preceded by Bernard W. Harleston
Succeeded by Stanford A. Roman, Jr. (interim)
Personal details
Born (1946-09-27)September 27, 1946
Los Angeles, California
Spouse(s) James F. Bawek

Yolanda Theresa Moses (born 1946) is an anthropologist and college administrator who served as the 10th president of City College of New York between 1993 and 1999.

Early life

Moses was born to a family originating from northern Louisiana that relocated to Washington during the Second world War to work in wartime industries. After the war, they moved to southern California. Moses received her associate degree from San Bernardino Valley College in 1966, followed by her bachelor's degree in sociology in 1968 from San Bernardino Valley College. Inspired by her meeting with Margaret Mead, she chose to pursue anthropology for her doctorate, which she received in 1976 from University of California, Riverside.[1] As a student, she actively participated in the civil rights movement through the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.[2]

Academic career

Moses' first leadership position was at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where she combined the women's studies and ethnic studies programs into the interdisciplinary Department of Ethnic and Women's Studies. From 1982 to 1989, she served as the dean of the school's College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS). Moses was appointed in 1988 as vice president of academic affairs at California State University, Dominguez Hills. In 1993, she was selected as the 10th president of City College of New York, the first woman in this position.

CCNY presidency

On May 24, 1993, Moses was selected as the 9th president of City College of New York. At the time, comparisons were made between CCNY and Dominguez Hills as both were inner-city public colleges with large minority and older student bodies. The only CUNY trustee to oppose her appointment was Herman Badillo, who later became the Chair of the CUNY trustees. Through her administration, CCNY continued to have a high number of students failing in placement tests and teacher education exams. At the same time, six of the college's historic buildings were renovated, admissions standards were raised and a doctoral program in biomedical engineering was introduced.[3] Moses resigned under pressure from the CUNY trustees on July 2, 1999.

Post-presidency

Following her resignation, Moses served as President of the American Association for Higher Education from 2000 through 2003. She currently serves as Professor of Anthropology and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Excellence at the University of California, Riverside.[4]

References

  1. McFadden Robert D. "More a Builder of Bridges Than a Typical Scholar" New York Times May 25, 1993
  2. Bower, Beverly L.; Wolverton, Mimi "Answering the Call: African American Women in Higher Education Leadership" Pages 59-74
  3. Arenson Karen W. "City college President Forced Out By CUNY Trustees Under Badillo" New York Times July 2, 1999
  4. http://www.anthropology.ucr.edu/people/faculty/moses/

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