Dr. Joseph Seabrooks Page ContentCurrent Title: President, Cedar Valley CampusHistory With Dallas College September 2016-Present: President, Cedar Valley CampusEducational BackgroundPh.D. in interdisciplinary urban leadership policy studies and education administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas CityM.A. and Educational Specialist (EdSp) in higher education administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas CityB.A. in psychology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Professional Memberships and AssociationsMember, Best Southwest Partnership; promotes economic development for 12 cities in southern Dallas County and northern Ellis County; Chair, 2020Member, Oak Cliff Chamber of CommerceMember, Dallas Regional Chamber Education and Workforce Council Member, American Association of Community Colleges Member, Presidents’ Roundtable Member, American Association of Blacks in Higher Education Member, National Commission on Black American Affairs College Awards/Accomplishments2023 – Outstanding Texan Award, Texas Black Legislative Caucus2020 – Phi Theta Kappa’s Texas Hall of Honor Induction, Abilene, Texas2016 – Phi Theta Kappa’s Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction; academic honor society for two-year institutions; National Harbor, Md.2013 – Business Partner of the Year, Guadalupe Center Inc.; presented for MCC-Penn Valley’s outstanding contribution to the Hispanic community in Kansas City2013 – ACE Award, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce; presented annually to culturally diverse mid-to-senior-level managers who are achieving excellence and having an impact that exceeds expectations for their employer and the company’s bottom line2009 – Alumni Achievement Award, School of Education, University of Missouri-Kansas City 2005 – Joseph Seabrooks Leadership Award; established in honor of Dr. Seabrooks and presented to individuals for exceptional dedication, service and empowerment of the students of the University of Missouri-Kansas CityRelated Professional ExperiencePresident, Metropolitan Community College – Penn Valley, December 2010-September 2016President, Metropolitan Community College – Blue River, September 2007-July 2012Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 2004-2007Chief Diversity Officer – University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2003-2004Director of Minority Student Affairs – University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1999-2003 Assistant Director for Alumni and Constituent Relations – University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1997-1999Coordinator for Alumni and Constituent Relations – University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1995-1997