Missouri State University

Skip to content Skip to navigation
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

News

Your source for what's happening at Missouri State University

  • Headlines
  • Awards
  • Discovery
  • University Life
  • In the News
  • Media Resources
  • Office of Strategic Communication
Algerian Hart

Algerian Hart named interim chief diversity officer

Appointment begins immediately.

August 3, 2022 by Strategic Communication

Missouri State University has selected Dr. Algerian Hart as its interim chief diversity officer/assistant to the president. He replaces H. Wes Pratt, who retired Aug. 1.

Hart has served as associate dean/professor of the Graduate College at Missouri State since 2019.

He has a robust academic record related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), including dozens of publications and presentations in the United States and abroad.

“Algerian has focused much of his academic research and involvement on improving academic success of diverse students,” said Missouri State President Clif Smart. “I’m confident  he’ll take that knowledge and expertise to help us be a more inclusive campus.”

Hart’s background

Before coming to Missouri State, Hart worked at Western Illinois University, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Seattle Pacific University and the Game Time Foundation in Seattle.

He is a faculty evaluator for the American Council on Education and a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission.

“I’m extremely excited about the opportunity to step into this role and continue the great work that’s already been established by Wes,” Hart said. “And I’m very much looking forward to working with current and new administrators on our DEI efforts in continuing to cultivate opportunity and access here at MSU.”

Hart has a PhD in educational administration and leadership and a master’s in recreation administration and leisure studies from Washington State University. He has a bachelor’s in sociology from California State University Long Beach.

Filed Under: Featured, Headlines, Uncategorized Tagged With: Algerian Hart, diversity and inclusion

Related

Follow us on Twitter

My Tweets

Subscribe to news

MSU Calendar

  • Calendar Image
    All Day Citizens Scholar Nominations are open
    August 09, 2022
  • Calendar Image
    All Day Onward, Upward - The Campaign for Missouri State University
    August 09, 2022
  • Complete Calendar
Make your Missouri statementMake your Missouri statement
  • Last Modified: August 3, 2022
  • Accessibility
  • Disclaimer
  • Disclosures
  • EO/AA/M/F/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
  • © 2013 Board of Governors, Missouri State University
  • Contact Information