Dwayne Mack

Dr. Dwayne A. Mack earned a B.A. in American history from Methodist University, an M.A. in American history from North Carolina Central University, and a Ph.D. in American history from Washington State University. Dr. Mack has been with the College since 2003 and has taught American history, African American history and general studies. He also currently serves as professor of history and the Carter G. Woodson Chair in African American history.

He brings to the V.P. for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion position a wealth of knowledge from research and scholarship on diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education, the civil rights movement, interracial education and the gendered past of Berea College.

In addition, Dr. Mack is currently researching for a new book on the history of interracial education at Berea, which has given him a unique perspective to understand historical antecedents that inform issues of diversity and inclusion at Berea today. His exploration is providing a firm comprehension of the institution’s evolution and how the College has arrived at this point of progress.

Dr. Mack’s approach to the vice president role is rooted in his longstanding commitment to collaborative leadership that cultivates diversity, equity and inclusion. Ultimately, his work is driven by a commitment to social equality, with the aim of generating practices that have a practical impact. Creating a campus climate that is inclusive and diverse and supports our Great Commitments and Climate Assessment Report continues to be the most meaningful and rewarding work of his professional career. It is at the core of his research and praxis.