Glenda Glover
| Glenda Baskin Glover | |
|---|---|
| President of Tennessee State University | |
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Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Melvin N. Johnson |
| Dean of the College of Business at Jackson State University | |
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In office 1994–2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Alma mater |
Tennessee State University Clark Atlanta University George Washington University Georgetown University |
Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, Ph.D., JD, CPA, began serving as the eighth President of Tennessee State University on January 2, 2013.[1]
Early Life And Education
Glover was born in Memphis, Tennessee and raised in the Weaver Road vicinity near Boxtown. She began her educational development as a student at Tennessee State University, where she majored in mathematics. After graduating with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree, she earned the Master of Business Administration at Clark Atlanta University in 1976. She then completed her doctorate in business from George Washington University in 1990, and later completed her law degree from Georgetown University in 1994.[2]
Career
Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover began serving as President of Tennessee State University, on January 2, 2013.[1] She has advanced a five point vision that includes: (1) academic progress and customer service, (2) fund raising and partnerships, (3) diversity and inclusion, (4) shared governance, and (5) business outreach. Dr. Glover was formerly the Dean of the College of Business at Jackson State University in Jackson, Miss., where she led the College of Business throughout the accreditation process, and spearheaded the implementation of the nation’s first Ph.D. in Business at an HBCU. She is a certified public accountant, an attorney, and is one of two African American women to hold the Ph.D.-CPA-JD combination in the nation.[2][3] Prior to joining Jackson State University, Dr. Glover served as Chairperson of the Department of Accounting at Howard University. Her past employment also includes positions as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of an engineering firm, a tax manager at a major public utility company, and an accountant with a Big-Four CPA firm.[4]
Awards and honors
Glover has been a corporate board member of three publicly traded corporations. These include Citigroup-Student Loan Corporation, Pinnacle Financial Partners, and First Guaranty Bancshares. She served as Chair of the Audit Committee or Financial Expert on each Board. Dr. Glover serves as the International Vice President of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, and a member of its Board of Directors. She is the author of more than one hundred articles and papers, and is regarded as one of the nation’s experts on corporate governance. She is a member of several professional, civic, and non-profit organizations, and is the recipient of numerous awards and honors.[4] Dr. Glover is former Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Jackson (Mississippi) Airport Authority. In 2013, Dr. Glover was named to Diverse Issues in Higher Education's prestigious list as one the "Top 25 Women in Higher Education".She is also the recipient of numerous other educational, community, professional and civic awards and honors. Dr. Glover is the author of more than 100 articles and papers, and is regards as one of the nation's experts on corporate governance.
Personal life
Glover is married to Charles Glover, and they have two adult children; Attorney Candace Glover and Dr. Charles Glover II.[2] She and her husband, Charles, are members of Cade Chapel Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi.
Litany for Students
Leader: God of all truth, you have brought among us young women and young women who have come to this community to further their education. We offer thanks and praise for the gift of new beginnings, especially in the pursuit of learning.
Congregation: We give you thanks, O God.
Leader: We pray now for all students as they enter new paths of learning. We praise you for their gifts and ask for your continues blessing. For what you have given and what you shall give,
Congregation: We give thanks, O God.
Leader: As knowledge grows, increase also its wise and loving use, that all who continue their studies might serve you through their learning. Also give us insight into ways to support students through this important and formative time in their lives,
Congregation: Bless our prayer.
Leader: Bless the students (especially those in congregation). Help them develop discerning minds. Help them gain wisdom while they are learning information. Help them to ask difficult questions, to not be satisfied with easy answers, and to view their studies as a way to love you with all their minds. As they plan for life after studies, help them to hear their calling to love and serve you in the world.
Congregation: Bless our prayer.
Leader: Bless all who enable students to learn ( especially those in our congregation). Give wisdom to professors, patience to administrators, and encouragement to support and facilities staff. Be with campus minister and chaplains and all those engaged in college ministry. Stand with parents and families as their young people become emerging adults.
Congregation: Bless our prayer. Amen.
References
- 1 2 "Dr. Glenda Glover Receives Unanimous Board of Regents Vote to Become TSU’s Eighth President". TN State News Room. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Official Bio". Tennessee State University. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- ↑ "AEHI Board Approves Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover as Director". Alternate Energy Holdings. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- 1 2 "Executive Profile". Business Week. Retrieved 13 August 2013.