Commissioner Michael TateCommission on African American AffairsFirst Term Appointed November 21, 2006 First Term Expires November 20, 2009
Representing Eastern Washington
Member, Education Subcommittee
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Biography |
Commissioner Dr. Michael Tate |
Michael J. Tate is the Washington State University interim vice president for equity and diversity. Prior to this position he was Dean and Director of WSU Extension. In October 2002, he began a two-year, part-time appointment with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC.
In addition to serving as a member on the Washington State Commission on African American Affairs, he is serving as chief education advisor in the Division of Competitive Programs in the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service.
Dr. Tate came to WSU from Michigan State University where he was Assistant Director of Extension. He has more than 30 years experience as an extension educator and administrator. He served on the board of the Michigan Nonprofit Association, a member organization of more than 400 statewide and community-based associations and organizations; he was a member of the Michigan Community Service Commission, and a delegate to the President’s Summit for America’s Future, in 1996.
Dr. Tate’s education includes three degrees from Michigan State University: a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition, a Master’s in Adult and Continuing Education, and a Doctorate in Extension Education and Administration. His awards include a U.S. Department of Agriculture Superior Service award, an Epsilon Sigma Phi Certificate of Meritorious Service, and a National 4-H Distinguished Service Award.
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134 French Administration Bldg. PO Box 641013 Pullman, WA 99164-1013
509-335-8888 (daytime)
509-335-5367 (fax)
Email: mtate@wsu.edu |
