JARVIS INDUCTS 13TH PRESIDENT D r. Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt, the 13th president of Jarvis Christian Uni- of her legacy of leadership within the HBCU community.
kins-Booker and Dr. Lester Newman, former presidents of Jarvis Chris- tian University, Dr. Herman Felton Jr., President of Wiley College, Dr. Melva Williams, President of Huston Tillotson University, Dr. Jerald Jones Woolfolk, former President of Lincoln University, and the Honorable Judge Kevin White, Wood County Judge. Additionally, Rev. Robert Payne, St. Mary AME Church, Jarvis Board Mem- bers Torry L. Edwards, Chairman, Mrs. Leketia Blair and Rev. Chris Dorsey, Rev. Dr. Brianna K. Parker, cousin and faculty and staff also contributed to the formal ceremony. Dr. Lee-Pruitt’s inauguration was not just a celebration of her personal achievements but also a recognition
versity, was inaugurated during an investiture ceremony. Her appoint- ment as president came after unan- imous approval from the board of trustees. Her tenure officially began on July 1st, following an extensive career spanning 25 years in higher education. Among the notable attendees were three former and current African American female presidents of His- torically Black Colleges and Univer- sities (HBCUs), adding a poignant touch to the occasion. The distinguished lineup of partic- ipants included Dr. Sebetha Jen-
Prior to assuming the presidency, she served as Jarvis’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for 12 years, during which she spearheaded numerous initiatives that enhanced the institution’s academic offer- ings and partnerships. Throughout her career, Dr. Lee-Pruitt has been a staunch advocate for academic excellence and inclusivity, emphasiz- ing the importance of unity among faculty, staff, and students. In her inaugural address, she reiterated her commitment to making Jarvis Christian University an institution that is “accessible, approachable and available,” a “triple A University.”
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