Dr. Cheryl Blackman Appointed Dean, College of Professional Studies

Blackman Was Selected Following a Competitive National Search

MEDIA CONTACT: David Thompson, dlthompson@bowiestate.edu, 301-860-4311

(BOWIE, Md.) – The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Cheryl Blackman to the position of Dean of the College of Professional Studies at Bowie State University, effective July 1, 2023. In her capacity as dean, Dr. Blackman will continue duties as chief administrative and academic officer of the departments and programs in the college. 

Dr. Blackman was selected following a competitive national search. She brings a wealth of leadership, knowledge and experience to the College of Professional Studies. She currently serves as the Interim Dean of the college, a position she has held for the last two and a half years.  She has also served as a faculty member, chair of the Department of Psychology for twenty years, and Associate Dean of the College of Professional Studies during its early years. 

Her research interests include cultural differences in the coping styles of women and she has published about the impact of psychological factors on the academic performance of college students. Her current research focuses on the role of peer tutoring and mentoring on student success. She has made several presentations, both nationally and internationally, on mental health issues and their impact on academic performance. She has received numerous awards and recognitions including Who’s Who among American Teachers, BSU Distinguished Faculty Award, BSU Leadership Award and special recognition for her community service.

Dr. Blackman was born and raised in Barbados, West Indies. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from New York University, and her Master of Science and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Howard University. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Cheryl Blackman on her new role at Bowie State University.

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