Council of Black Faculty and Staff Honors President Collins

Galloway, N.J. — The Council of Black Faculty and Staff at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ recognized its long-time president Patricia Collins at its 41st Annual Scholarship Award Dinner and Dance on Nov. 21.

Collins, a community engagement liaison and site supervisor at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾, received the Dr. Juanita High Life-Time Achievement Award and was one of six people recognized at the dinner at The Carriage House.

Other honorees included:

Merit Award

  • Allison Sinanan, professor of Social Work
  • James Richard Gwathney Jr., retired, former coordinator of Intramural and Recreation

 Distinguished Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Alumni Award

  • Darnley Rosius-Morris ’11, M.A. ’15
  • Deon Davis ’20

 Special Recognition Award

  • Yolanda N. Melville, Esq., director of the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights

Outstanding Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Student Club or Organization

  • African Student Organization and its advisor Jeff Wakemen, director of Student Development

The event, held at The Carriage House in Galloway, celebrated the council’s longstanding contributions to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ by honoring individuals who have made significant impacts on advancing educational opportunities for African American and underrepresented students.