Two New Deans at Historically Black Universities

Emmanuel-LalandeEmmanuel Lalande was appointed dean of student success at historically Black Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis, Missouri. He was assistant dean and director of student involvement at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Earlier, he was director of student activities at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland.

Lalande holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Delaware State University. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in organizational leadership at Nova Southeastern University.

Marc J. Williams was appointed dean of students and associate vice chancellor in the Division of Student Affairs at North Carolina A&T State University. He joined the university’s staff in 2008 as deputy general counsel. Prior to joining the university, he worked for the District of Columbia Board of Appeals and Review.

Williams is a graduate of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He holds a juris doctorate from the Howard University School of Law.

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