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Mission
The Ohio Association of Blacks in Higher Education (OABHE) is the premier organization for promoting community and advancing professional growth in higher education. OABHE is a statewide organization that consists of Black and African American faculty, staff, and administrators working to improve the landscape of higher education and the learning experiences for our students. This voluntary organization serves as a coalition for postsecondary professionals in Ohio to network and establish valuable partnerships across educational institutions.
Vision
OABHE’s vision is to protect the higher educational system in the state of Ohio and ensure it provides equitable opportunities and advancement while promoting a supporting environment for Black faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
Championing Excellence:
About OABHE
The Ohio Association of Blacks in Higher Education (OABHE) is a premier professional organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of Black faculty, staff, and students within the state’s higher education system.
OABHE
Objectives
- Establish a network to gather and share information about the role and status of African Americans in all aspects of Ohio education.
- Conduct conferences and workshops for educational training and the development of strategies to enhance the status of Black people in higher education.
- To stimulate interest in and raise awareness of current issues relevant to African Americans in higher education
- Promote a sense of social responsibility and cultural sensitivity to improve communication among Black faculty, staff and students.
- Identify issues and concerns, formulate and share recommendations, and implement strategies for change.
- To stimulate interest in and raise awareness of current issues relevant to African Americans in higher education
- Promote a sense of social responsibility and cultural sensitivity to improve communication among Black faculty, staff and students.
- Promote a sense of social responsibility and cultural sensitivity to improve communication among Black faculty, staff and students.
- Identify issues and concerns, formulate and share recommendations, and implement strategies for change
Professional Development & Leadership
Advocacy & Legislative Impact
Statewide Networking & Mentorship
Scholarships & Student Success
OABHE
Leadership
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Michael Bolton
President
A seasoned administrator with extensive experience in academic policy and student success.
Karen Cross-Hatten
Vice President
Brings decades of collective experience in fostering growth, equity, and professional development for the community.
William Bradley
Treasurer
Manages strategic financial operations with a commitment to transparency, equitable resource allocation, and sustainable funding models.
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Invest in the Future of Black Excellence
Your involvement sustains our mission. Whether you join as a professional member to grow your network or donate to support our student scholarships, you are directly contributing to a more equitable higher education landscape in Ohio.