Dr. Cedric Hackett - Faculty Athletic Representative - Staff Directory

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Dr. Cedric Hackett

Title:
Faculty Athletic Representative
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Dr. Cedric Hackett is a distinguished scholar, educator, and community leader dedicated to advancing academic excellence, equity, and inclusion. He serves as the Faculty Athletics Representative, acting as a liaison between the academic and athletics departments, and representing the institution in conference and NCAA affairs.

Dr. Hackett has been serving as a faculty member in Africana Studies at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) since fall of 2011, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. He has served as the Director of the DuBois Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement at CSUN since 2012, playing a pivotal role in fostering academic success among underrepresented students.

In addition to his academic responsibilities, Dr. Hackett is deeply committed to community engagement. He has coordinated the LAUSD Black Student Alliance Program for Nobel Middle School, Portola Middle School, and Chatsworth High School, providing invaluable support and resources to Black students in the Los Angeles Unified School District. As a presenter at the 3rd Annual Black Student Excellence Summit and a panelist at previous summits, Dr. Hackett actively advocates for the empowerment and advancement of Black youth.

Within the university, Dr. Hackett has been instrumental in spearheading initiatives aimed at supporting student-athletes. He directed the Accelerating Academic Success Program-AASP Grant (NCAA) in 2022-2023, securing $75,000 to enhance academic support services for student-athletes. Furthermore, he has served on various committees, including the CSU Chancellor's Ad hoc Committee and the CSU Trustees’ Scholarship Committee, demonstrating his commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community.

Dr. Hackett's dedication to education, equity, and community service is evident in his extensive involvement in university, college, and community initiatives. He is a passionate advocate for social justice and academic achievement, striving to make a positive impact on the lives of students and community members alike.

Dr. Hackett has also contributed to scholarly discourse with publications focusing on mentorship in African American communities, student engagement in African-centered environments, and the media's portrayal of violence against Black bodies. His research highlights the importance of fostering belongingness and experiential learning for marginalized students while critiquing societal narratives that perpetuate harm and injustice. Additionally, Dr. Hackett's expertise extends to peer reviewing, where he has assessed the nuanced intersectionality of race and identity in academic works, notably serving as a reviewer for the Black Minds Project on Racelighting in 2021.