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MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

SECRETARY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

[photo, Calvin W. Burnett, Secretary of Higher Education] CALVIN W. BURNETT, Ph.D.
Secretary of Higher Education

Calvin W. Burnett, Secretary of Higher Education, 2004. Photo by Richard Lippenholz.

Secretary of Higher Education since May 21, 2004. Acting Secretary of Higher Education, January 1 to May 21, 2004.

Chair, State Planning Committee for Higher Education, 2004-; Segmental Advisory Council, 2004-. Member, Governor's Executive Council, 2004-; Governor's Subcabinet for International Affairs, 2004-; Smart Growth Subcabinet, 2004-. Member, College Savings Plans of Maryland Board, 2004-; Coordinating Council for Juvenile Services Educational Programs, 2004-; Education Coordinating Committee, 2004-; Education Coordinating Council for Correctional Institutions, 2004-; Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, 2004-; Maryland K-16 Partnership Leadership Council, 2004-; Maryland Advisory Commission on Manufacturing Competitiveness, 2004-; Interdepartmental Advisory Committee for Minority Affairs, 2004-; Governor's Commission on Quality Education in Maryland, 2004-05 (subcommittee on accountability & growth); Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism, 2004-; Southern Regional Education Board, 2004-; Governor's Workforce Investment Board, 2004-. Co-Chair, Community College Students with Disabilities Task Force, 2005. Member, Maryland Education Council, 2005-; Statewide Commission on the Shortage in the Health Care Workforce, 2006-.

President, Coppin State College, 1970-2003. Member, Correctional Training Commission, 1977-2003; State Scholarship Board, 1983-89. Board of Directors, Empowerment Baltimore Management Corporation, 1996-97.

Born in Brinkley, Arkansas, 1932. St. Louis University, B.A. (biology & political science), Ph.D. (social psychology). Former research social psychologist, St. Louis State Hospital. Former director of research, Health & Welfare Council of St. Louis. Former faculty member, The Catholic University of America; Southern Illinois University. Former president, Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America; Metropolitan Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Board; Black-Jewish Forum of Maryland. Former board member, Baltimore Urban League; Gilman School; McDonogh School. Distinguished Alumni Award, St. Louis University, 1972. Lifetime Achievement Award, Fullwood Foundation, 2001. Married; four children; four grandchildren.

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