FACULTY EMERITUS
Dr. Lily Small
Professor 1972-2003
Educational Background
University of the Pacific, Stockton, California, Ed.D.
(Curriculum & Instruction), 1976
California State University, Fresno, M.A. (English), 1971
California State University, Fresno, B.A. (English),
1970
Courses Taught
American Poverty
Ethnic Experience
African American Women
Administrative Experience
Chair, Ethnic Studies Program, CSU, Fresno, 1990-1998
Director, Project Enhancement, California State University,
Fresno Foundation, Summer 1989-90; 1992-93
Director, University Affirmative Action & Academic
Specialist, 1977-82
Professional Service
Professor, Ethnic Studies, CSU, Fresno, 1982-03
Associate Professor, Ethnic Studies, CSU, Fresno, 1978-82
Member of Human Relations Commission, CSU, Fresno, 1995-96
Member of Athletic Behavior Review Committee, 1995-96
Founder and President of FCPW Investment Club
Special Honors
Honorary Member Award from Africana Students United (ASU), 2003
Community Service Award from Church of the Living God and
Living Heritage Drama Group, 1999
Rosa Parks Award for Service and Dedication to the African
American Community, 1999
Human Relations Commission Community Recognition Award (City
of Fresno), 1999
Nominated for the Fresno Bee/Channel 30/YWCA Top Ten
Business/Professional Women of the Year, 1994
President, Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor Society,
1980-81
Secretary, Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor Society,
1978-80
Cited in
Who’s Who in the West and
Mid-West, 1973
Professional and Research Interest
The Impact of race and gender on successful women who migrated to the United States, England, and Canada from English speaking Caribbean countries
Selected Publications
“Student athletes deserve civility from Fresno State.” Article published in The Fresno Bee, October 25, 1997.
“Gems, Precious Words for Children.” Published by Enhance Educational Services, 1998.
Professional Organization Memberships
Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor Society