Alliance for Scholarship, Collaboration, Engagement, Networking and Development Advisory Committee (ASCEND)

Purpose: 

The Alliance for Scholarship, Collaboration, Engagement, Networking and Development (ASCEND) Advisory Committee serves as a vital forum for advancing the institution’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Through rigorous review of research and teaching fellowship applications, as well as faculty collaboration grants, the committee plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and scholarship between Yale and its HBCU partners.

Chair:

  • Gary Désir

  • Lakia Scott

Committee Members:

  • Keith Baker

  • Femi Cadmus

  • Sandy Cao

  • Roderick Ferguson

  • Jacqueline Goldsby

  • Mae-ling Lokko

  • Chima Ndumele

  • Paul Turner