Opinion | BSFF to BSU: we hear you
We, the members of the Black Staff and Faculty Forum (BSFF), want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the work of the Black Student Union (BSU). It is difficult work you decided to take on and your dedication and drive were demonstrated repeatedly with your efforts. And while we are disheartened to learn of the resignation of the executive board, we understand the reasons behind your decision. We hear you. We appreciate you and the work you have done.
We also recognize that the issues Black students, faculty and staff continue to face are critically important to the current and future experiences of those we serve. We are committed to continuing to strive for better conditions and opportunities for our constituents and we want you to know that the BSFF is here to support Black students. We look forward to working with the next board of the BSU to help move the university forward on these important issues.
Good luck in your future endeavors. We wish you the best.
BSFF Executive Board Black Staff & Faculty Forum | Diversity & Inclusion
Keith Howard, PhD | Associate Professor
President, Black Staff & Faculty Forum
Associate Dean of Graduate Education and Academic Affairs
Attallah College of Educational Studies
Desirée Akasha Crèvecoeur-MacPhail, PhD “Dr. Desi” (she/her)
Vice President, Black Staff & Faculty Forum
Instructional Assistant Professor of Psychology
Crean College of Health and Behavioral Services
Tim Alexander, M.S. (he, him, his)
Secretary, Black Staff & Faculty Forum
Resident Director, Glass Hall
Residence Life and First-Year Experience
Emmanuel B. John, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, MPH, FAHA, FIMC
Treasurer, Black Staff & Faculty Forum
Associate Professor & Chair
Department of Physical Therapy
Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences
Rinker Health Science Campus, Irvine, CA
Nicole Michel ’12 (M.A. ’21)
Director of Marketing and Events
Black Staff & Faculty Forum
Student Affairs Coordinator
School of Pharmacy