F. Erik Brooks

F. Erik Brooks is Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Dr. Brooks earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University. He holds three Master's degrees. He earned a Master of Science in Counseling and Human Development from Troy State University, a Master of Public Administration from Auburn University Montgomery, and a Master of Education from Alabama State University. Dr. Brooks earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Art from Troy State University. He is a sought after speaker and he is often called upon to speak at public events discussing African American History, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, popular culture, public policy, and diversity. When not working, Dr. Brooks enjoys watching sports and traveling to Civil Rights and Civil War museums.