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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Moses was born to a family originating from northern [[Louisiana]] that relocated to [[Washington (state)|Washington]] during the [[Second World War]] to work in wartime industries. After the war, Moses and her family moved to southern California. Moses received her associate degree in 1966, and bachelor's degree in [[sociology]] in 1968, both from [[San Bernardino Valley College]]. Inspired by a meeting with [[Margaret Mead]], Moses chose to pursue anthropology for a doctorate degree, which she received in 1976, from the [[University of California, Riverside]].<ref>McFadden Robert D. "More a Builder of Bridges Than a Typical Scholar" ''New York Times'' May 25, 1993</ref> As a student, Moses participated actively in the [[Civil Rights Movement]] through the [[Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee]] (SNCC).<ref>Bower, Beverly L.; Wolverton, Mimi "Answering the Call: African American Women in Higher Education Leadership" Pages 59–74</ref> |
Moses was born to a family originating from northern [[Louisiana]] that relocated to [[Washington (state)|Washington]] during the [[Second World War]] to work in wartime industries. After the war, Moses and her family moved to southern California. Moses received her [[associate degree]] in 1966, and [[bachelor's degree]] in [[sociology]] in 1968, both from [[San Bernardino Valley College]]. Inspired by a meeting with [[Margaret Mead]], Moses chose to pursue anthropology for a [[doctorate degree]], which she received in 1976, from the [[University of California, Riverside]].<ref>McFadden Robert D. "More a Builder of Bridges Than a Typical Scholar" ''New York Times'' May 25, 1993</ref> As a student, Moses participated actively in the [[Civil Rights Movement]] through the [[Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee]] (SNCC).<ref>Bower, Beverly L.; Wolverton, Mimi "Answering the Call: African American Women in Higher Education Leadership" Pages 59–74</ref> |
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==Academic career== |
==Academic career== |
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From 1976 to 1993, Moses taught at the collegiate level and conducted research at [[California State Polytechnic University]], [[Pomona College]], and [[California State University Dominguez Hills]]. At [[California State Polytechnic University, Pomona]], Moses combined the [[Women's studies]] and [[Ethnic studies]] programs into a single interdisciplinary Department of Ethnic and Women's Studies. From 1982 to 1989, Moses served as the dean of the Cal State Polytec's College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS). In 1988, Moses was appointed to the position of vice president of academic affairs at [[California State University, Dominguez Hills]]. |
From 1976 to 1993, Moses taught at the collegiate level and conducted research at [[California State Polytechnic University]], [[Pomona College]], and [[California State University Dominguez Hills]]. At [[California State Polytechnic University, Pomona]], Moses combined the [[Women's studies]] and [[Ethnic studies]] programs into a single interdisciplinary Department of Ethnic and Women's Studies. From 1982 to 1989, Moses served as the dean of the Cal State Polytec's College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS). In 1988, Moses was appointed to the position of vice president of academic affairs at [[California State University, Dominguez Hills]]. |
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In 1993, Moses relocated to [[New York City]] where she was appointed to the position of the 10th president of [[City College of New York]] of the [[City University of New York]]. She was the first woman to lead City College, [[CUNY]]'s flagship campus. She has served as president of the [[American Anthropological Association]] (AAA) (1995–97). |
In 1993, Moses relocated to [[New York City]] where she was appointed to the position of the 10th president of [[City College of New York]] of the [[City University of New York]] (CUNY). She was the first woman to lead City College, [[CUNY]]'s flagship campus. She has served as president of the [[American Anthropological Association]] (AAA) (1995–97). |
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Moses has held a senior visiting research appointment at [[George Washington University]] in Washington D.C. (2000 to 2004). |
Moses has held a senior visiting research appointment at [[George Washington University]] in Washington D.C. (2000 to 2004). |
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On May 24, 1993, Moses was selected as the 9th president of City College of New York. At the time, comparisons were made between [[City College of New York]] and Dominguez Hills; both were considered 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. During Moses tenure, City College continued to report high number of students failing placement tests and teacher certification exams. At the same time, Moses oversaw the renovation of six historic campus buildings, raised admissions standards, and introduced a doctoral program in [[biomedical engineering]]. |
On May 24, 1993, Moses was selected as the 9th president of City College of New York. At the time, comparisons were made between [[City College of New York]] and Dominguez Hills; both were considered 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. During Moses tenure, City College continued to report high number of students failing placement tests and teacher certification exams. At the same time, Moses oversaw the renovation of six historic campus buildings, raised admissions standards, and introduced a doctoral program in [[biomedical engineering]]. |
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Moses resigned as president of CCNY under pressure from the [[City University of New York]] trustees on July 2, 1999.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Arenson|first1=Karen W|title=City College President Forced Out By CUNY Trustees Under Badillo|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/02/nyregion/city-college-president-forced-out-by-cuny-trustees-under-badillo.html|work=The New York Times|date=July 2, 1999}}</ref> An article in the [[New York Amsterdam News]] reported allegations of Moses' negative job ratings, including a failure to establish rapport with College deans, and the reported involvement of [[New York City]] Mayor [[Rudolph Giuliani]] in her departure.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Browne|first1=J. Zamgba|title=CCNY Pres. Yolanda Moses resigns amid controversy| |
Moses resigned as president of CCNY under pressure from the [[City University of New York]] trustees on July 2, 1999.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Arenson|first1=Karen W|title=City College President Forced Out By CUNY Trustees Under Badillo|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/02/nyregion/city-college-president-forced-out-by-cuny-trustees-under-badillo.html|work=The New York Times|date=July 2, 1999}}</ref> An article in the [[New York Amsterdam News]] reported allegations of Moses' negative job ratings, including a failure to establish rapport with College deans, and the reported involvement of [[New York City]] Mayor [[Rudolph Giuliani]] in her departure.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Browne|first1=J. Zamgba|title=CCNY Pres. Yolanda Moses resigns amid controversy|volume=90|issue=28, p. 4|publisher=New York Amsterdam News|date=July 8, 1999}}</ref> |
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==Post-presidency== |
==Post-presidency== |
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Latest revision as of 01:07, 4 July 2024
Dr. Yolanda T. Moses | |
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| 10th President of City College of New York | |
| In office 1993–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard W. Harleston |
| Succeeded by | Stanford A. Roman, Jr., interim; Gregory Howard Williams, president |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1946 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Spouse | 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 (1993–1999) and president of the American Association for Higher Education (2000–2003).[1]
Early life
[edit]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, Moses and her family moved to southern California. Moses received her associate degree in 1966, and bachelor's degree in sociology in 1968, both from San Bernardino Valley College. Inspired by a meeting with Margaret Mead, Moses chose to pursue anthropology for a doctorate degree, which she received in 1976, from the University of California, Riverside.[2] As a student, Moses participated actively in the Civil Rights Movement through the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).[3]
Academic career
[edit]From 1976 to 1993, Moses taught at the collegiate level and conducted research at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona College, and California State University Dominguez Hills. At California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Moses combined the Women's studies and Ethnic studies programs into a single interdisciplinary Department of Ethnic and Women's Studies. From 1982 to 1989, Moses served as the dean of the Cal State Polytec's College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS). In 1988, Moses was appointed to the position of vice president of academic affairs at California State University, Dominguez Hills.
In 1993, Moses relocated to New York City where she was appointed to the position of the 10th president of City College of New York of the City University of New York (CUNY). She was the first woman to lead City College, CUNY's flagship campus. She has served as president of the American Anthropological Association (AAA) (1995–97).
Moses has held a senior visiting research appointment at George Washington University in Washington D.C. (2000 to 2004). She co-authored with Carol Mukhopadhyay and Rosemary Henze, the book How Real is Race: a sourcebook on race, culture and biology.(2007, 2014).[4] Since 2007, Moses had held the position of professor in the department of anthropology at the University of California, Riverside and Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Excellence and Diversity.[5] In 2014, she was also a visiting professor at the University of Melbourne's Intercultural and Indigenous Studies Program.
Moses' academic research is supported grants from the Ford Foundation, the National Science Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, for original research, including the Race: are we so different project (2007–2015).[6]
Professional recognition
[edit]Moses has received The National Donna Shavlik Award for Leadership and Mentoring Women (2007) (ACE). She is a member of the college of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2009), and a recipient of the Distinguished Research Lecturer Award from UC, Riverside (2015). Moses also received The Franz Boas Award for Distinguished Service to the Field of Anthropology (AAA) as Public Intellectual (2015), and The Dyason Fellowship to Support Collaborative Research and Innovation from the University of Melbourne (2016).[7]
City College of New York presidency
[edit]On May 24, 1993, Moses was selected as the 9th president of City College of New York. At the time, comparisons were made between City College of New York and Dominguez Hills; both were considered 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. During Moses tenure, City College continued to report high number of students failing placement tests and teacher certification exams. At the same time, Moses oversaw the renovation of six historic campus buildings, raised admissions standards, and introduced a doctoral program in biomedical engineering.
Moses resigned as president of CCNY under pressure from the City University of New York trustees on July 2, 1999.[8] An article in the New York Amsterdam News reported allegations of Moses' negative job ratings, including a failure to establish rapport with College deans, and the reported involvement of New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani in her departure.[9]
Post-presidency
[edit]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.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Department of Anthropology, Faculty: Yolanda T. Moses". University of California Riverside. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ McFadden Robert D. "More a Builder of Bridges Than a Typical Scholar" New York Times May 25, 1993
- ^ Bower, Beverly L.; Wolverton, Mimi "Answering the Call: African American Women in Higher Education Leadership" Pages 59–74
- ^ Chapnick Mukhopadhyay, Carol; Henze, Rosemary C; Moses, Yolanda T (2014). How real is race? : a sourcebook on race, culture, and biology (2nd ed.). Lanham, MD: AltaMira Press, a division of Rowman & Littlefield. p. xxiii, 336 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. ISBN 978-0-7591-2272-7.
- ^ "Dr. Yolanda T. Moses". Fulbright. Australian-American Fulbright Commission. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ Goodman, Alan H; Moses, Yolanda T; Jones, Joseph L (2012). Race : Are we so different?. Malden, Mo: Wiley-Blackwell. p. 259. ISBN 978-0-470-65713-3.
- ^ "Yolanda T. Moses Professor of Anthropology and Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Excellence, University of California, Riverside". Keck Graduate Institute. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- ^ Arenson, Karen W (July 2, 1999). "City College President Forced Out By CUNY Trustees Under Badillo". The New York Times.
- ^ Browne, J. Zamgba (July 8, 1999). "CCNY Pres. Yolanda Moses resigns amid controversy". Vol. 90, no. 28, p. 4. New York Amsterdam News.
- ^ "UCR Department of Anthropology".
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