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History |
Historical Context |
In 1983, Dr. Charles Green was at a conference for college presidents and noticed the last of representation of African-Americans. He created the Presidents' Round Table as an affiliate of the National Council on Black American Affairs (NCBAA) to connect African-American Community College presidents and increase representation. The first meeting of the PRT was held at Miami-Dade North, in Miami, Florida on September 27 and 28, 1983. It was established that meetings were held twice per year: in the spring, at the Annual AACC convention, and in the fall at rotating member host colleges. From this point of inception, the primary mission of The Round Table has been to provide Community College presidents a professional operational network. In addition, the organization provides mentoring and professional opportunities and supports the goals of its parent organization, NCBAA. |
The Genesis of PRT
At the April NCBAA Board of Directors meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dr. green indicated that there were a need for peer level correspondence. Presidents and Chief Executive Officers need an opportunity to share concerns and information. The proposed organization would provide a base of support for NCBAA, the parent organization. An initial meeting was held at 1:00 P.M. on April 24, 1983; 15 persons out of a possible 50 group members attended. The group requested Dr. Green to seek recognition for the group from NCBAA, its parent organization. Dr. Rosetta Wheadon responded that the new organization is accommodated by the constitution. Dr. Green placed calls to as many sitting African American College Presidents and sought their cooperation in the creation of the new organization. It was agreed that the new organization would have no conflict with the parent organization. It would share common goals and hold memberships in the parents group. |