FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER: Bro. Dr. Frank D. Chambers Continues to Blaze Trails in Higher Education Post-Retirement

EDITOR'S NOTE: For the Good of the Order is an occasional series highlighting the accomplishments of the men of Gamma Pi Chapter.

Congratulations to Bro. Franklin D. "Frank" Chambers, Ph.D., (Gamma Pi '92) on his recent selection as Chairman of the Prince George's County Hillside Work Scholarship Connection (HWSC) Advisory Council within the Hillside Family of Agencies. HWSC plays a crucial role in supporting over 350 students across six high schools and one middle school in Prince George’s County, helping them stay in school, earn their diplomas, and prepare for higher education and employment.

Bro. Dr. Chambers is a distinguished longtime leader in higher education with more than 30 years experience in higher education leadership. He has served as Vice President for Student Affairs at Howard University, Coppin State University, and SUNY Oneonta in New York before retiring in 2023. Bro. Dr. Chambers also held key positions at Bowie State University as coordinator of academic services and the summer emerging scholars program.

Bro. Dr. Chambers earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University at Northridge. He earned his master’s in educational administration and Ph.D. in organizational communications from Howard.

Among his career highights are serving as a panelist for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and as a presenter at the Second National Summit on Black Greek-Letter organizations. Bro. Dr. Chambers was also an active and influential member of NASPA, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. 

Gamma Pi and the higher education community salute Bro. Dr. Chambers on another great accomplishment.