Harriette Scott Named Dean of University College at Virginia Union University

Harriette Scott was appointed dean of University College at Virginia Union University in Richmond. She has been serving as a senior lecturer in the higher education leadership program at Boston University. Earlier, she held dean positions at in Brockton, Massachusetts, and Tulsa Community College in Oklahoma.

Dr. Scott studies writes, teaches, and presents nationally on student success, women in leadership, collegiality, equity, diversity, and inclusion.  In a statement the university, said “her vision, leadership, and commitment to excellence promise a bright future for our academic community.”

Dr. Scott earned bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She holds a master’s degree in early child education from Norfolk State University in Virginia and a doctorate in community college leadership from Morgan State University in Baltimore.

Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Get the JBHE Weekly Bulletin

Receive our weekly email newsletter delivered to your inbox

Latest News

Doctoral Program at Morgan State University Will Not Face Competition From Towson State

The Maryland Higher Education Commission has ruled that Towson University cannot create a doctorate in sustainability and environmental change as it is too similar to Morgan State University's doctorate in bioenvironmental science.

The 2024 Frederick Douglass Book Prize Has Been Awarded to Two Black Scholars

The 2024 Frederick Douglass Book Prize has been awarded to Marlene Daut, professor at Yale University, and Sara Johnson, professor at the University of California, San Diego.

Winston-Salem State University to Increase Campus Acreage by One-Third

Winston-Salem State University has acquired 42 acres of land that will be used to expand student housing and academic space. The new land increases the HBCU's footprint by one-third.

New Administrative Appointments for Three African Americans in Higher Education

The African Americans appointed to new administrative posts in higher education are Gregory Young at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Dana Hector at Howard University, and Ashley Allen at Augustana College in Illinois.

Featured Jobs