Background
Blake, Elias was born on December 13, 1929 in Brunswick, Georgia, United States. Son of Elias and Ruth (Thomas) Blake.
Blake, Elias was born on December 13, 1929 in Brunswick, Georgia, United States. Son of Elias and Ruth (Thomas) Blake.
Bachelor of Arts, Paine College, 1951; honorary degree, Paine College, 1983; Master of Arts, Howard U., 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1960.
Assistant professor, Howard U., Washington, 1959-1966;
director S.E. Upward Bound program, Institute for Service to Education, Washington, 1966-1977;
president, Institute for Service to Education, 1969-1977;
president, Clark College, Atlanta, 1977-1987;
now director educational policy studies, Howard U., Washington. Vice chairman National Citizens Common for African-American Education. Past chairman National.Adv.
Committee of Black Higher Education, Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching.
Chairman council of president United Methodist Church, 1986-1987. Served with United States Army, 1951-1953. Member National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (chairman since 1987), Georgia Association Private Colleges Universities (president 1985-1987).
Married Mona Williams, June 13, 1963. Children: Michael, Elias Ayinde.