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PUBLISHED 5:37 AM ET Mar. 05, 2021 PUBLISHED 5:37 AM EST Mar. 05, 2021
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Fayetteville State University is expected to welcome its new chancellor at the end of the month, but some are already calling for the leader s removal.
Last month, the UNC Board of Governors selected former board member Darrell Allison to head the HBCU. I m not here to come to change Fayetteville State University. I m coming to help enhance it, Allison says. It s a powerhouse here in this region and I think we have a chance of coming together here and really honing in on what we do well and resourcing it.
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Maria Burgos was named to the position, which she started on Monday.
The former Global Learning and Culturally Responsive Instruction Supervisor for Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) Office of Professional Development was among the 43 applicants from 14 states, according to a release from the Prince William County Office of Communications
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In her new role, Burgos will run the new office, which is going to be responsible for leading diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in Prince William County departments. The office will also diversify the workforce, create training, and address problems in the community.
Developing a diversity, equity and inclusion plan and vision are also among Burgos duties, according to the Office of Communications.
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