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Commission for Black Communities

About Us

The Commission for Black Communities (CFB) is a body appointed by the Chancellor to advise on planning, implementation, and evaluation of university programs, policies, and services as they relate to Black students, faculty, and staff. The Commission for Black Communities recommends changes in or additions to university policies and procedures to reflect concerns specific to blacks. The group also makes suggestions for new and existing academic and extracurricular programs related to blacks; encourages research to identify the problems and progress of blacks on campus; and encourages black faculty, staff, and student involvement in all aspects of campus life.

Meet the Chairs

Co-Chair: Marcia Lane & Donovan Johnson

Co-Chair: Marcia Lane, Administrative Specialist II, Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Co-Chair: Donovan Johnson, Assistant Director, UT Success Academy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Committee chairs:

  • Events and Communication: Caitlin Moore (caitlin@utk.edu)
  • Membership, Sponsorship, and Awards: Derek Alderman (dalderma@utk.edu)
  • Professional Development, Retention, and Wellness: Lila Robinson (lrobin51@utk.edu)
  • Current Issues, Culture, and Community: Symphany Renee Gillard (sgillard@vols.utk.edu)

Join the Commission

If you are not a member of CFBC and are interested in attending a meeting as a guest or submitting an agenda item, please contact Sarah Browning, Coordinator of the Commissions and Council, at sbrowni2@utk.edu.

Meetings

The Commission for Black Communities meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 12:00-1:30 p.m. via Zoom. For more information, contact Sarah Browning at sbrowni2@utk.edu.

Grand Challenge

Our three C’s: Celebration, Community, Connection

Celebrating 50 years of the Commission, building community on UT campus and in the Greater Knoxville area, and connecting with other marginalized groups on campus.

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