Rickey D. Frierson

Rickey D. Frierson, PhD, currently serves as the Assistant Vice President for Strategic Student Success Initiatives and Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at Colorado State University, focusing on creating an inclusive environment for the Warner College of Natural Resources. Previous roles include Interim Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Community Engagement at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and various positions at the University of Houston, where efforts concentrated on minority faculty recruitment and retention. Frierson’s early career involved significant contributions to diversity and inclusion at Butler Community College as the Minority Recruiter/Diversity and Inclusion Chair. Additional experience includes serving as an inspirational speaker and life coach, aiming to motivate individuals toward achieving life goals. Educational attainment includes a PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Study from the University of Houston, along with advanced degrees in Organizational Development and Civic Leadership. Frierson's research interests focus on enhancing success and completion rates among minority males in predominantly white public institutions.