Sidney A. Ribeau
Encyclopedia
Sidney Ribeau is the current president of Howard University
in Washington, D.C.
. Prior to accepting the position at Howard, Ribeau was for 13 years the president of Bowling Green State University
in Ohio
. Ribeau, a married father of three, is the 16th president of the 11,000-student university.
. Ribeau received his bachelor's degree from Wayne State University
in 1971. He earned master's and doctoral degrees in interpersonal communication from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, in 1973 and 1979, respectively.
, and was chair of the Inter-University Council of Presidents in 2005–06. A past member of the Bowling Green
and Toledo Chambers of Commerce, he also served on the boards of United Way, the Greater Toledo Urban League, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra
, the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF
), the Regional Growth Partnership, the Andersons Inc., Convergys Corp., and Worthington Industries
.
as a professor of communication studies. He was honored there as an outstanding teacher and student adviser, and in 1984 became chair of the university's Pan African Studies Department, a position he held for three years. He was then named dean of undergraduate studies at California State University, San Bernardino
. From 1990 to 1992, Ribeau was dean of the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and was then appointed vice president for academic affairs at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
, a position he held until going to Bowling Green in 1995.
In 2003, Ribeau was recognized by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
, which presented him with its President's Award for his "courage and leadership in guiding the Bowling Green State University campus community to develop a community focused on student learning and designed to educate the whole student by taking students' personal and intellectual growth into consideration."
Contributions to the BGSU grew steadily during Ribeau's tenure. Over $126 million was donated to Building Dreams: The Centennial Campaign for Bowling Green State University; the fund-raising drive was launched in April 2005.
.
Howard University
Howard University is a federally chartered, non-profit, private, coeducational, nonsectarian, historically black university located in Washington, D.C., United States...
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
. Prior to accepting the position at Howard, Ribeau was for 13 years the president of Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State...
in Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. Ribeau, a married father of three, is the 16th president of the 11,000-student university.
Education
Ribeau grew up in Detroit and is a graduate of Mackenzie High SchoolMackenzie High School (Michigan)
Mackenzie High School was a public secondary education facility in Detroit, Michigan.-The early years: 1928–1940s :Located on Detroit's west side, David Mackenzie High School was named to honor the innovative educator who had served as principal of Central High School, and as first dean of the...
. Ribeau received his bachelor's degree from Wayne State University
Wayne State University
Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan, United States, in the city's Midtown Cultural Center Historic District. Founded in 1868, WSU consists of 13 schools and colleges offering more than 400 major subject areas to over 32,000 graduate and...
in 1971. He earned master's and doctoral degrees in interpersonal communication from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, in 1973 and 1979, respectively.
Community service
Ribeau served on Ohio's Higher Education Funding Commission; he is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Collegiate Athletic AssociationNational Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
, and was chair of the Inter-University Council of Presidents in 2005–06. A past member of the Bowling Green
Bowling Green, Ohio
Bowling Green is the county seat of Wood County in the U.S. state of Ohio. At the time of the 2010 census, the population of Bowling Green was 30,028. It is part of the Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bowling Green is the home of Bowling Green State University...
and Toledo Chambers of Commerce, he also served on the boards of United Way, the Greater Toledo Urban League, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Toledo Symphony Orchestra is a symphony orchestra in Toledo, Ohio. It's the biggest "musical resource for the region". They perform in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana...
, the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF
TIAA-CREF
Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association – College Retirement Equities Fund is a Fortune 100 financial services organization that is the leading retirement provider for people who work in the academic, research, medical and cultural fields...
), the Regional Growth Partnership, the Andersons Inc., Convergys Corp., and Worthington Industries
Worthington Industries
Worthington Industries, Inc. is a diversified metal manufacturing company with annual sales of approximately $2.6 billion. The Columbus, Ohio based company is a steel processor and a manufacturer of metal products such as light gauge steel framing for commercial and residential construction;...
.
Early career
In 1976, Ribeau began his teaching career at California State University, Los AngelesCalifornia State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Los Angeles is a public comprehensive university, part of the California State University system...
as a professor of communication studies. He was honored there as an outstanding teacher and student adviser, and in 1984 became chair of the university's Pan African Studies Department, a position he held for three years. He was then named dean of undergraduate studies at California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, San Bernardino, also known as Cal State San Bernardino or CSUSB is a public research university and one of the twenty three general campuses of the California State University system. The main campus sits on in the suburban University District of , United States, with...
. From 1990 to 1992, Ribeau was dean of the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and was then appointed vice president for academic affairs at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, or Cal Poly Pomona, is a public university located in Pomona, California, United States...
, a position he held until going to Bowling Green in 1995.
Bowling Green State University
Ribeau accepted the presidency of Bowling Green State University in 1995, becoming the college's ninth president. During his presidency Bowling Green created a number of new programs, including the Scholarship of Engagement Initiative, which encouraged collaborative faculty involvement with private and public groups to identify and resolve relevant issues through scholarship. The President's Leadership Academy, begun in 1997, and BGeXperience: Vision and Values, started in 2003, were two others.In 2003, Ribeau was recognized by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education is the leading voice for student affairs administration, policy, and practice, and affirms the commitment of the student affairs profession to educating the whole student and integrating student life and learning...
, which presented him with its President's Award for his "courage and leadership in guiding the Bowling Green State University campus community to develop a community focused on student learning and designed to educate the whole student by taking students' personal and intellectual growth into consideration."
Contributions to the BGSU grew steadily during Ribeau's tenure. Over $126 million was donated to Building Dreams: The Centennial Campaign for Bowling Green State University; the fund-raising drive was launched in April 2005.
Howard University
Ribeau was named the 16th president of Howard University in May 2008. He began his tenure there in August 2008, succeeding H. Patrick SwygertH. Patrick Swygert
Haywood Patrick Swygert was the president of Howard University in Washington, DC from 1995 until 2008.- Career :Swygert graduated from Howard University in 1965, the same year President Lyndon B. Johnson delivered his historic speech to the graduating class. He later received a J.D...
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External links
- Biography of Dr. Sidney Ribeau, PhD from Bowling Green State University
- Press Release on Appointment of Dr. Ribeau from Howard University