Basha Alexander

Basha Alexander

Project Director - CCAMPUS / Progress & Completion Advisor

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Education:

Master of Education in Community College Administration and Instruction, Morgan State University Bachelor of Arts, English and Communications, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Three Fun Facts:

1. I competed in the Miss Washington USA pageant.
2. I started playing the cello in elementary school and still play from time to time.
3. My great-aunt was one of the first African-American undergraduates to enroll at Texas A & M Commerce in 1964 and the Library was recently named after her.

Top 5 Strengths from StrengthsQuest:

• Realtor
• Strategic
• Learner
• Responsibility
• Individualization

What is one thing you wish you knew about college before you started as a student?

I am thankful for the mentorship and support I received through programs like UNCF Portfolio Project and YMCA Black Achievers. They helped me every step of the way in the process of going to college. One thing that I wish I paid more attention to was student loans and the loans that my parents borrowed for me to attend undergrad. Come up with a plan to fund your education and apply to as many scholarships as you can. I eventually became in Resident Assistant at my college and that covered the cost of housing which helped reduce costs tremendously.

What do you like to do when you're not working?

I have two boys (2 and 5 years old) so when I’m not working, my husband and I are taking them to do fun activities especially now since we are home 24/7.

Favorite Quote: “If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.” ― Audre Lorde