Board Renews Bristow Contract At Alcorn State University

Black Issues in Higher Education, August 19, 1999

JACKSON, Miss.--The contracts of Clinton Bristow Jr., Alcorn State University's president, and two other higher education officials were renewed by the state College Board last month.

The University of Mississippi's chancellor, Robert Khayat, and the Commissioner of Higher Education, Thomas Layzell, also had their contracts renewed by the board. all received four-year contracts that go through 2003. Final salaries will be determined when the College Board meets this month.

"The board places high priority on having strong and effective leaders at its universities and in the commissioner's office," says Ricki Garrett, the board president, "We are delighted that Clinton Bristow, Robert Khayat, and Thomas Layzell have agreed to serve another four years in their most challenging positions."