Black Faculty and Staff Organization
at the University of Georgia
Our Story
In February 1980, several Black Faculty and Staff members expressed the need to develop a support network. W. Ed Wilker initiated a meeting to consider establishing mechanisms for support, fellowship, and sharing resources.
Later in 1980, Ron McFadden, chaired an ad-hoc steering committee that surveyed Black Faculty and Staff members to determine ideas and consider future direction.
During the formative years, between 1980 - 1984, Katheryn B. Davis, Maurice C. Daniels, Eddie Daniels Jr., and W. Ed Wilker convinced the group for meeting and activities.
In an organizational planning meeting on October 23, 1981, Larry E. Blount, Eddie Daniels Jr., and W. Ed Wilker made formal presentations that focused on the status of blacks at the University of Georgia and the need for the formation of a Black Faculty and Staff Organization.
Our Founders
Our founders are granted lifetime membership.
MAURICE C. DANIELS
LARRY E. BLOUNT
KATHERYN B. DAVIS
LEORY ERVIN
ANTONY WHITE
W. ED WILKER
EDDIE DANIELS JR.
THURMAN GARNER
JACK JENKINS
DEL DELAPER
JOHN JEFFREY
BRYNDIS ROBERTS
BFSO Goals
To create and maintain a coordinative function relating to recruitment, retention, advocacy, intellectual growth, political awareness and social enhancement of, and on behalf of black faculty, staff and students;
To serve as a contact for the University and the general public on matters relating to black faculty and staff at the University;
To assist the University in reaching and maintaining its goals as the flagship educational institution of Georgia.