The Advisory Committee of the African Studies Center serves as the principal advisory body to the Director of the Center. The Committee provides counsel and recommendations on matters pertaining to the Center’s policies, programs, personnel, financial affairs, and other issues of importance to the Center.
The faculty members listed below currently serve as members of the Advisory Committee. Members are appointed for three-year terms, with terms staggered to ensure continuity of leadership and ongoing representation of the Center's diverse academic interests.
Current Committee Members:
- John Aerni-Flessner (Spring 2023 - Spring 2026)
- Mara Leichtman (Spring 2023- Spring 2026)
- Omowumi Elemo (Spring 2023- Spring 2026)
- Lorraine Wetherspoon (Fall 2025- Fall 2028)
- Dalen Agnew (Fall 2025- Fall 2028)
- Susan Wyche (Fall 2025- Fall 2028)
- Michael Olabisi (Fall 2025- Fall 2028)