Larry J. Walker, Ed.D.
Associate Professor and Doctoral Program Coordinator
Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education
The University of Central Florida, FL
Presentation Title
Creating Access and Opportunities: Recommendations for Increasing the Number of Black Male Students Attending College
Biography
Dr. Larry J. Walker is an Associate Professor and Doctoral Program Coordinator in the Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education at the University of Central Florida. Previously, he held faculty appointments at Loyola University Maryland and Howard University. Dr. Walker's research focuses on leadership, policy, and racism. Additionally, he served as the Legislative Director for former Congressman Major R. Owens. His job included supervising the legislative staff, making policy recommendations to the Congressman, drafting legislation among other responsibilities. Dr. Walker is also a political analyst and appeared on Live NOW from Fox, Fox Business, and numerous regional outlets.
