Overview
- One week after removing him, the Board reinstated Dr. Kevin James, saying his separation did not comply with procedural and contractual terms.
- The Board expressed regret for the disruption to the campus community and said it will examine governance practices to rebuild trust.
- James said his immediate focus is institutional healing and preparation for an accreditation reaffirmation visit in two weeks.
- James announced on Jan. 12 that he had been terminated without explanation, and Trustee Nzinga Shaw was named interim president at that time.
- During his tenure, James led reaccreditation through TRACS in 2022, restored access to federal financial aid, expanded partnerships and enrollment, and his ouster drew criticism from HBCU alumni on social media.