Bro. Dr. Horace Mitchell | Iota Alpha Sigma
Dr. Horace Mitchell became the fourth President of California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) in July 2004, after thirty-six years of experience in higher education. Under Dr. Mitchell’s leadership, the University is entering a period of rapid development, with a vision to extend the excellence and diversity of the faculty and academic programs, enhance the quality of the student experience, and strengthen community engagement.
Dr. Mitchell came to his current position from the University of California, Berkeley, where he served as Vice Chancellor, Business and Administrative Services, and affiliated professor, African American Studies. Prior to that, he served as the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Life, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at UC Irvine.
Dr. Mitchell holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s in counseling, and a Ph.D. in counseling psychology, all from Washington University in St. Louis. He began his professional career at his alma mater in 1968.
Dr. Mitchell’s professional memberships include the American Association for Higher Education, the American Council on Education, the American Psychological Association, and the Association of Black Psychologists. He has been recognized widely for his many years of community service by civic, non-profit, governmental, educational, and professional organizations. Dr. Mitchell’s teaching and research interests are in the areas of multicultural psychology and psychological assessment. He continues to teach one course each year, and maintains his California license for private practice as a psychologist.
Dr. Mitchell and his wife, Barbara Mitchell, have been married for more than 38 years. They have three adult children and five grandchildren.
Awards:
In 2002 "Distinguished Psychologist Award", in 2006, recipiepant 2005-2006 "Robert C. Maxson President of the Year Award", "Distinguished Alumnus Award" from Washington University in St. Louis in 2008, amnd in 2010 he received the "President's Award" from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Region VI, and the "Harold Delaney Exemplary Educational Leadership Award" from the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education in 2016.
