Donald Sutton is the new director of corporate and foundation relations at Columbia University's Teachers College. He was managing director for development and public affairs at Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation. Sutton earned a double bachelor's degree in history and drama from Elmhurst College (Ill.); a master's degree in fine arts stage directing from Catholic University (D.C.); and a master's degree in business administration from Fordham University.

J. Edward Easler II  vice president for institutional advancement at the Morehouse School of Medicine, has been named to the board of directors of the American General Financial Group, one of the nation's largest diversified financial services organizations. Easler earned a bachelor's degree in urban studies from Cleveland State University; and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Dayton.

Dr. Otis A. Thomas the dean of Morgan State University's Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management, was recently elected to serve as a member of the International Association for Management Education's Business Accreditation Committee. The committee oversees applications for initial and reaffirmation of business accreditation. Thomas earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Fort Valley State College (Ga.); a master's degree in mathematics from Indiana University; and a doctorate in management technology from American University.

Ulis C. Williams president of Compton Community College, has been appointed to the Governor's School-to-Career Advisory Council for the State of California. The council will incorporate school-  and work-based learning activities into the educational system. Williams earned a bachelor's degree in recreation/physical education from California State University-Los Angeles; and a master's degree in urban studies and planning from Antioch University (Calif.).