Title: Steven Ballard Oral History, July 30, 2018.

Identifier: UA95.15   (https://digital.lib.ecu.edu/61824)

Description: In this oral history interview Steven Ballard discusses his career in academic leadership, culminating in his time as Chancellor of East Carolina University. He describes the creation of the Chancellor's Diversity Council and campus diversity center, and the LGBT resource office, why they were needed, services that were provided, and the people who advocated and worked for the establishment of these groups. Ballard also described early challenges faced by these services and their reasons for success. Persons mentioned are Taffye Clayton, LaKesha Alston, Marilyn Sheerer, Gary Moore, and Summer Wisdom. Interviewer: Zachary Dale.