Howard Jordan Jr.
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Biography
Howard Jordan Jr. became president of Savannah State College in September 1963 following the death of William K. Payne in August 1963.[1] During his tenure as president the college established Savannah's first graduate program in education (Master of Science in Elementary Education, 1968) and saw the program gain NCATE accreditation.[1] Additionally, white students were admitted to the college as a result of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the first white faculty members were hired.[1]
Also during Jordan's administration a major building program began which resulted in the construction of a modern student union, new football stadium, fine arts building, Payne Hall, and new dormitories for men and women.[1]
Jordan resigned from the college in 1971 to accept a position as vice chancellor for the central office of the Georgia Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. He was the first African-American to hold this position. Ursula H. Shelton was the first African-American Administrative Assistant to work under Dr. Jordan during this new era in Atlanta.[1]
Legacy
The Howard Jordan Business Building on the university's campus is named in honor of Dr. Jordan.[2] It houses 11 classrooms and the supporting staff and faculty offices. It also has a 300-seat auditorium, a general computer lab and business media facilities.[3]
Suggested Reading
- Hall, Clyde W (1991). One Hundred Years of Educating at Savannah State College, 1890–1990. East Peoria, Ill.: Versa Press.
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