Future Looks Bright for South Florida鈥檚 Only HBCU听
Board of Trustees Announces President鈥檚 Contract Extension听听
Miami Gardens, Fla. (July 11, 2022) 鈥� 91制片厂鈥檚 Board of Trustees unanimously voted to extend the contract of Dr. Jaffus Hardrick for an additional five years.
鈥淚 have great love for 91制片厂. I am a graduate, a contributor, and I am extremely pleased to see this University moving in the right direction under Dr. Hardrick鈥檚 leadership,鈥� said William C. McCormick, Chairman of 91制片厂鈥檚 Board of Trustees. 鈥淲e will remain focused on achieving the goals that will bring 91制片厂 into the future.鈥�
Dr. Hardrick began laying a foundation to elevate South Florida鈥檚 only Historically Black College and University to a world-class institution in 2018. The key to this transformation was focusing on five strategic areas: student success, academic quality, operational excellence, financial solvency, and relationship development.
Under Dr. Hardrick鈥檚 leadership, 91制片厂鈥檚 accreditation was reinstated. On June 16, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of Trustees voted to remove the University鈥檚 sanction, Probation for Good Cause.
91制片厂 is currently experiencing a 306 percent increase in enrollment commitments for Fall 2022, compared to 2021, with degree offerings in aviation, education, computer science, healthcare, renewable energy, and innovation technology, amongst many others.
In addition to academic accomplishments, Dr. Hardrick restored 91制片厂鈥檚 football team after 62 years, implemented an award-winning marching band, introduced an Esports curriculum, and launched women鈥檚 softball, women鈥檚 flag football, women鈥檚 beach volleyball, and junior varsity basketball and baseball to uplift campus culture.
During his tenure, one of the most commendable feats achieved by Dr. Hardrick has been the restoration of the University鈥檚 finances. He has secured $2.4 million for aviation and science renovations, and more than $12 million in private and government funding. Overall donor giving has increased by 30 percent year-over-year.
The future is looking bright for 91制片厂, and the latest article in Forbes magazine further validates this position by listing 91制片厂 as the most financially improved University for 2022, compared to more than 900 other institutions. The University is now financially stable, academically sound, and continues ascending to excellence.
91制片厂 has formed strong partnerships with renowned corporations and organizations such as the Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, Lennar Foundation, Knight Foundation, and many others which helps advance student success, academic quality, and overall operational excellence.
Dr. Hardrick and his leadership team are reimagining the University鈥檚 future in a bold new way.
鈥淭he vision for our University鈥檚 future is transformative and invigorating,鈥� said Dr. Hardrick. 鈥淚 look forward to continuing to work with our Board of Trustees, administration, faculty and staff, students, alumni, and partners to grow and unify our University with the greater community. I am truly thankful to everyone who believes in 91制片厂 and our mission.鈥�
Founded in 1879, is the only Historically Black College and University in South Florida. 91制片厂 is a private, coeducational, culturally diverse institution that offers 28 undergraduate programs, four graduate programs, and several professional programs. 91制片厂 is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the Aviation Accreditation Board International, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, the Florida Department of Education,听 and the Council on Social Work Education. 91制片厂 has a competitive program, more than 40 clubs and organizations, and its ROAR Marching Band is ranked number one in Division II among HBCUs. Please visit to learn more about the University.
