Initiatives

Dr. Frederick has created initiatives to strengthen Howard University and generate opportunities for the Bison community.

Howard Forward Strategic Plan 

We are embarking on a forward trajectory that positions Howard University as a model of excellence for a contemporary education. 

This strategic plan outlines our bold strategy to provide a high-quality experience for our students and our commitment to produce distinguished global leaders.

Enhance Academic Excellence

Supporting faculty, research and student development, academic rigor and retention through strategic recruitment and continuous improvement of academic programs.

Inspire New Knowledge

Reward innovation in instruction, research, entrepreneurship, collaboration and capacity building that maximizes our impact, and challenges, enlightens and inspires our faculty and students to change the world.

Serve the Community

High impact outreach and collaborative partnerships across divisions and beyond campus borders, while cultivating an atmosphere of inclusivity, wellness and civility.

Improve Efficiency & Effectiveness

Investments in upgraded technology and systems to promote process automation and strategic incentive programing for customer satisfaction metrics, while consistently delivering the highest quality products and services.

Achieve Financial Sustainability

Revenue diversification, process optimization, asset management, fundraising and investment in high return business opportunities, communicating in transparency and operating with accountability, all while being good stewards of our resources.

Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy 

Donna Brazile

The Kind Endowed Chair is responsible for engaging the Howard community on the critical public policy issues confronting our nation.

The chair develops and hosts a five-part lecture series on subjects ranging from voting rights and criminal justice reform to civility in politics. The outgoing chair is Donna Brazile, veteran political strategist and author. 

Watch the Full King Lecture Series on YouTube