Interview with Dr. L. Marshall Washington

Interview with Dr. L. Marshall Washington

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Interviewers

Justice Smith

Description

Dr. L. Marshall Washington, the President of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, is interviewed by Justice Smith for the "Black Men Leading" oral history collection. Dr. Washington is an accomplished leader and scholar in community college leadership. He discusses the following topics:

Dr. Washington: 

  • Discussed his early years and community in Columbus, Ohio;

  • Values passed on by his parents and memories shared;

  • Educational and work path that ultimately led him to Kalamazoo Valley Community College;

  • On what it meant to him to become the first Black President at KVCC;

  • Pivotal moments in his professional journey;

  • How his leadership philosophy guides his work at KVCC;

  • College’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic;

  • Expansion of programs and opportunities for students;

  • Advice for the next generation.

Date of Interview

8-11-2025

Location of Interview

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Keywords

Oral History, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Higher Education, Community Colleges, Leadership

Disciplines

African American Studies | Community College Leadership | Educational Leadership | Higher Education | Oral History

Language

English

Document Type

Interview

Length of video

53:36

Length of video log

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Interview with Dr. L. Marshall Washington

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