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On April 7-9, 1973, several representatives of state and private institutions of higher education, within and outside the State of Texas, met at the Ramada Inn Central in Dallas, Texas, to discuss concerns pertinent to the well-being of African Americans at higher education institutions in the state of Texas. It was determined that because all in attendance served in various specialized positions within these institutions with a commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action efforts in higher education, that we formally organize an association to promote, maintain and assure the development and growth of African Americans in the educational process.
Under the leadership of those who served as president of the state organization, for the more than 25 years following this action, hundreds of African-American leaders have acted as a unified force to address new and recurring challenges in Texas higher education. These former presidents and their institutions are listed below.
| Years | President and Institution |
| 1973-1979 | Ivory Moore, East Texas State University |
| 1979-1981 | Mary McFall, Southern Methodist University |
| 1981-1983 | Erma C. Johnson, Tarrant County Jr. College |
| 1983-1985 | Roland Hayes, Austin Community College |
| 1985-1987 | Dr. Corinthian Fields, Moutainview College |
| 1987-1989 | Dr. Elizabeth Branch, Tarrant County Jr. College |
| 1989-1991 | Dr. Marie Cromwell, Houston Community College |
| 1991-1993 | Jafus Cavil, Texas State Technical College |
| 1993-1995 | Rev. Clarence Glover, Southern Methodist Univ. |
| 1995-1997 | Eddie Harris, St. Philip's College |
| 1997-2001 | Dr. Rod C. Fluker, Sr., Austin Community College |
| 2001-2003 | Pearl Conyers, St Philips' College |
| 2003-2005 | James Shippy, Southwest College - Houston Community College System |
| 2005-2007 | Arthur Gregg, University of Texas at Dallas |
| 2007-Present | Laurie Fluker, Texas State University-San Marcos |
TABPHE believes that human performance, increased productivity, and quality of life are enhanced through the sharing of individual experiences. Higher education personnel are rich in experience, knowledge and skills that play a vital role in helping educational institutions address key goals for achieving success. TABPHE provides a statewide vehicle for a diverse, multicultural workforce to learn, share, direct, lead and influence our educational system.
- To act as an advocate of ethnic minorities in the educational process.
- To evaluate, promote and support programs pertinent to ethnic minorities in colleges, universities and communities.
- To encourage and promote collaboration among ethnic minorities in the educational process.
- To assist colleges and universities in the recruitment, placement, and retention of students, faculty, staff and administrators, and to cooperate in other efforts relative to upgrading the educational objectives of the institutions.
- To stimulate interest in and awareness of current issues relevant to ethnic minorities in higher education.
- To provide a vehicle for disseminating the viewpoint of ethnic minorities regarding the education of African Americans, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
- To assist in and be supportive of strengthening ethnic minority programs at the secondary level.