Tomikia P. LeGrande
Tomikia P. LeGrande | |
|---|---|
| 9th President of Prairie View A&M University | |
| Assumed office June 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Michael L. McFrazier (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Savannah State University North Carolina A&T State University Texas Tech University |
Tomikia Pickett LeGrande is an American academic administrator serving as the ninth president of the Prairie View A&M University since 2023. She was the vice president for strategy, enrollment management, and student success at the Virginia Commonwealth University from 2018 to 2023.
Life
LeGrande was born to Thomas and Barbara Pickett and is from Savannah, Georgia.[1][2] She earned a B.S. in chemistry from Savannah State University.[3][2] LeGrande completed a M.S. in chemistry at North Carolina A&T State University.[3][2] She received an Ed.D. in higher education administration from the Texas Tech University.[3] Her 2016 dissertation was titled, Effects of Organization Culture and Climate on Career Aspirations and Advancement: A Collective Case Study Analysis of the Experiences and Perceptions of Women of Color in Midlevel Student Affairs.[2] Stephanie J. Jones was her doctoral advisor.[2]
LeGrande was the associate vice chancellor of enrollment management and director of admissions at the Winston-Salem State University.[3] At the University of Houston–Downtown, she was the vice president for strategic enrollment management.[3] From 2018 to April 2023, LeGrande worked at the Virginia Commonwealth University as the vice president for strategy, enrollment management, and student success.[4][5] On June 1, 2023, LeGrande became the ninth president of Prairie View A&M University, succeeding acting president Michael L. McFrazier.[6]
References
- ^ Simon, Erica (2023-08-23). "New Prairie View A&M president talks legendary predecessor, DEI ban, and prioritizing its funding". ABC13 Houston. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ a b c d e LeGrande, Tomikia Pickett (2016). Effects of Organization Culture and Climate on Career Aspirations and Advancement: A Collective Case Study Analysis of the Experiences and Perceptions of Women of Color in Midlevel Student Affairs (Ed.D. thesis). Texas Tech University. hdl:2346/72312. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ a b c d e Kyaw, Arrman (2022-11-11). "Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande Named Sole Finalist to Become President of Prairie View A&M University". Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ McGee, Kate (2022-11-10). "Tomikia LeGrande chosen as next Prairie View A&M University president". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ Porter, Mike (November 11, 2022). "Tomikia LeGrande, vice president for strategic enrollment management and student success at VCU, named sole presidential finalist at Prairie View A&M University". Virginia Commonwealth University. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ "New acting president announced at Prairie View A&M University". FOX 26 Houston. 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2024-02-17.