The primary goal of the Task Force on Racial Justice is to assist the University in fostering positive, enduring changes in campus culture and existing systems so that racial justice may become a known attribute of the institution.  Racial injustice at Samford, past and present, will be examined and addressed.

The Task Force will utilize a wide range of materials and human resources to develop immediate and long-term recommendations for the improvement of racial justice at Samford University.  Materials may include social media posts, videos, e-mail messages, petitions, on-campus events, assessments and personal accounts of Black students, alumni and employees.  Members of the faculty and staff will be available to provide personal experience, input, research and other information requested by the members of the Task Force. 

The members of the Task Force will determine processes, priorities and plans for their work.  Implicit in the charge to the Task Force is that neither the administration nor the Board of Trustees will interfere with the work of the group, offering the full freedom to understand and put into coherent recommendations measures that will lead toward Samford’s improvement.

Periodic recommendations may be offered by the Task Force, with a final report expected by the end of this calendar year.  The final report will be issued simultaneously to the administration and members of the Board of Trustees.

“The formation of this group is an important next step to ensuring continued progress and to implementing actions that will build a more diverse community.”—Denise Gregory

Task Force Members