Schools and Libraries
March 1, 2023
From: California State University NorthridgeCSUN Endowed Professor to Serve as Liaison with the Community
Yan Searcy, dean of California State University, Northridge’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, truly believes that one person can change the world.
“One professor can inspire students and communities,” Searcy said. “One professor can be the role model that sparks global change.”
To that end, Searcy is working to create a “Community-Endowed Professorship in Africana Studies.” The individual selected for the position will split their time between teaching at the university and hosting “office hours,” as well other activities in the community to ensure that voices of the people who live in Los Angeles’ underrepresented neighborhoods are heard….