Opinion | Welcome to LeMoyne-Owen College’s newest President | Otis Sanford
Local 24 News political analyst and commentator Otis Sanford shares his point of view on the new president of LeMoyne-Owen College. Author: Otis Sanford (Local 24) Published: 12:38 PM CST December 18, 2020 Updated: 5:33 PM CST December 18, 2020
MEMPHIS, Tenn. It is always important news when top leadership at any of our local institutions of higher learning changes hands. So naturally, it’s worth noting the selection of Vernell Bennett-Fairs as the next president of LeMoyne-Owen College.
Bennett-Fairs will become the school’s 13th president when she takes over January 5th. Her priorities for the historically black institution, include recruiting and retaining students, along with shoring up revenue and building relationships throughout the community and beyond – all of which impressed the college’s board of trustees.
The higher education veteran will begin January 5, 2021 Author: News Release Updated: 5:19 PM CST December 17, 2020
MEMPHIS, Tenn. The LeMoyne-Owen College Board of Trustees has voted to appoint Vernell Bennett-Fairs, Ed.D. as the College’s 13th president.
Dr. Bennett-Fairs has over 25 years of experience in higher education, most recently serving as vice-president of Student Affairs at Delta State University in Mississippi for four and a half years. At Delta State University, her career accomplishments include increasing student enrollment, realigning the college’s scholarship budget and assisting in attracting students from over 50 countries. Dr. Bennett-Fairs also served in a similar role at HBCU, Kentucky State University, where she instituted innovative recruitment strategies such as a coordinated recruitment program and faculty teaching days in high schools. Her leadership is based in collaboration, relationships and student-centered