Meet Our Staff
T. Ajewole Duckett, Ph.D., MFA
Interim Co-director - Academics and Curriculum
tduckett@niu.edu
Christopher Mitchell, Ph.D.
Interim Co-director - Retention, Engagement and Programming
cmitchell11@niu.edu
Derrick Smith
Academic Counselor
dsssmith@niu.edu
Farouk Olayiwola
Program Manager
folayiwola@niu.edu
Contact Us
Center for Black Studies
621 West Lincoln Highway
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-2495
Fax: 815-753-9291
centerblackstudies@niu.edu
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: Closed