Presided at colloquium by Dr. Ginny Wilson, Legislative Research Commissions, Staff Economist. "Policy Research in an Applied Setting: The Case of the Uninsured in Kentucky." KSU, October 14, 1993.

Board member, Christian Coalition (Soup Kitchen), Frankfort, Kentucky. 1994-Present.

Board member, Sunshine Center (Center for Abused Children), Frankfort, Kentucky, 1992-97.

The Whitney M. young, Jr., Statue Proposal made to KSU Alumni Executive 1991. As a result my proposal was adopted as an Alumni project of the National Association.

Academic Associates of the Atlantic council KSU Representative, 1991-Present.

Chair, Bridge of Hope. KSU Faculty and Staff Ad-Hoc committee to raise funds for Oklahoma City Bombing victims-$2,000.00.

GRANT WRITING

Drafted the original proposal for Director-cooperative Pilot Network Leadership Training with the Association of African universities: Enhancing African Studies Program at KSU in the amount of $20,000 (pending).

Drafted as Project Co-Director for the 1995-97 IIPP Institutional Resource Develop Grant sponsored by the United Negro College Fund, entitled: “Enhancing International Program at Kentucky State University”, in the amount of $30,000. This grant is funded and currently directed by Dr. Patel.

PRESENTATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PAPERS:

“County Residents’ Views about the community Education Program: A Public Opinion Research in Franklin County”, School of Public Affairs, KSU, December 1986.

“African Political Elites: A Comparative Analysis”. The School of Public Affairs, KSU, August 1987.

“The Effect of Economic Sanctions on Apartheid and the Black South African Participation” presentation to Frankfort, Kentucky UNA/USA, 1987.

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Attended Conferences: Educating One-third of a Nation III: Beyond Access-Achieving