Charlene Drew Jarvis

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Charlene Drew Jarvis

Born July 31, 1941 (1941-07-31) (age 66)
Washington, D.C.
Occupation President,
Southeastern University
Spouse Ernest Jarvis (divorced)
Children Ernest Drew Jarvis
Peter Jarvis
Parents Dr. Charles R. Drew
Minnie Lenore (Robbins) Drew

Charlene Drew Jarvis, Ph.D (born July 31, 1941 in Washington, D.C.[1] as Charlene Rosella Drew) is an American educator and former scientific researcher and politician who currently serves as the president of Southeastern University.[2] Jarvis is the daughter of the famed blood plasma and blood transfusion pioneer, Dr. Charles Drew.[3]

Dr. Jarvis earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Oberlin College in 1962, a Master of Science degree in Psychology from Howard University in 1964 and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Neuropsychology from the University of Maryland in 1971.[2][4]

Ward 4's representative to the Council of the District of Columbia, Arrington Dixon, won the election for Chair of the Council in November 1978, leaving the Ward 4 seat vacant. Dr. Jarvis won the special election to fill the seat on May 1, 1979. Dr. Jarvis was then reelected to the Council in 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, and 1996. Dr. Jarvis sought reelection again in 2000, but she was defeated in the Democratic Primary by Adrian Fenty.[5][6][7]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Charlene Drew Jarvis biography. The History Makers. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
  2. ^ a b President Charlene Drew Jarvis's bio. Southeastern University. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
  3. ^ Hallman, L. (2004, June 4). Legacy and Memory of Charles Drew Lives On. The American National Red Cross. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
  4. ^ Charlene Drew Jarvis. Answers.com. Retrieved April 1, 2007.
  5. ^ Board of Trustees: The Honorable Charlene Drew Jarvis, PhD, Secretary. (January 2007). The National Health Museum. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
  6. ^ "Ward 4 Member of the Council of the District of Columbia". District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
  7. ^ Final and Complete Election Results. District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics (2000-09-22).
Preceded by
Arrington Dixon		 Ward 4 Representative, Council of the District of Columbia
1979–2000		 Succeeded by
Adrian Fenty
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