Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) Executive Director Marybeth Gasman and Senior Research Associate Levon T. Esters are proud to release a new book examining the role Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play in empowering Black students, fostering economic development, building community, and mentoring leaders and activists. HBCU: The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, published by Johns Hopkins University Press, is available now.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
CMSI is proud to announce its fourth cohort of MSI Aspiring Leaders. The program consists of a two-day forum – that will be held from Thursday, April 18, 2024, to Friday, April 19, 2024 – and a one and a half-year mentoring program that connects prominent Minority Serving Institution (MSI) presidential leaders with mid-career aspiring leaders in an effort to prepare the next generation of MSI presidents.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) and Samuel Dewitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice (Proctor Institute) are proud to announce their inaugural President in Residence, Walter Kimbrough. Having been the 7th president of Dillard University and 12th president of Philander Smith College, he brings ample experience and expertise.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) is proud to announce the release of its latest report, “The Other Black Voter: Analyzing the Political Socialization of Florida’s HBCU Students.” The report illuminates the engagement and perspectives of Black youth voters educated at Florida’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and how they drive meaningful change in American politics.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) is proud to announce the release of its latest report, “Advising with Intention: Exploring Academic Advising at Minority Serving Institutions.” The report examines the academic advising structures, assessment methods, duties and responsibilities, and competencies/training of academic advisors within and across Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) has partnered with the American Council on Education (ACE) to promote and raise awareness of the Carnegie Elective Classifications for community engagement and leadership for public purpose among Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) leadership.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
This week, the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) will host its annual early-career faculty professional development program, ELEVATE (Enriching Learning, Enhancing Visibility & Training Educators). The three-day program will take place from June 21 to June 23, 2023, in Philadelphia, PA.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) will be hosting our 4th annual internship program, John Smartt Summer Scholars (JSSS) at Rutgers University –New Brunswick from May 30, 2023 to July 7, 2023.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) will be hosting our 8th annual early-career faculty training program, ELEVATE (Enriching Learning, Enhancing Visibility & Training Educators) in New Brunswick, N.J. from June 21, 2023 to June 23, 2023.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) will host a Mid-Program Convening for their MSI Aspiring Leaders program in Philadelphia, PA. The two-day event will take place on Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25, and will focus on cohort building and broadening the skills that Aspiring Leaders have gained so far throughout the two-year program.
