Michael L. McFrazier to Lead the College of Education at Prairie View A&M University in Texas

Michael L. McFrazier has been appointed dean of the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education at Prairie View A&M University in Texas. As chief academic officer, he will be instrumental in overseeing PVAMU’s participation in We Teach Texas, a system-wide campaign affirming the critical role of teachers and highlighting the success of educational preparation programs across the 11 Texas A&M University System universities.

Dr. McFrazier began his professional career as a public-school teacher and administrator in the Waco Independent School District. He joined the faculty at Prairie View A&M in 1998. Over the years, he has served as coordinator of the educational administration degree program, coordinator of the doctoral program in educational leadership, associate provost and associate vice president for academic affairs, vice provost for academic affairs and dean of the Northwest Houston Campus, and vice president for administration.

Professor McFrazier holds a bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He earned an educational doctorate at the University of Arkansas.

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