Service Overview
Crown Forum is a multi-semester sequence woven into the Morehouse experience from the first year of enrollment. The expectation to complete it is communicated and reinforced consistently throughout a student's academic career. An outstanding Crown Forum requirement is not treated as a technicality; it is treated as an incomplete foundational element of a Morehouse degree.
Before appealing to the Office of the Provost, you must attempt to resolve the matter by contacting Dr. David Rice (David.Rice@morehouse.edu) and Mr. Kyree Davis-Townes (Kyree.DavisTownes@morehouse.edu) . Only then should you use this service to schedule an appointment with Dr. Foster or Dr. Mendenhall, or to request that your concern be escalated to Dr. Brown for further review.
After your request is submitted, the Office of the Provost will review the information provided and contact you regarding next steps, appointment availability, or any additional information needed to address your concern.
General Process Expectations
The following expectations apply to all Crown Forum appeals throughout the year, not only those related to Commencement:
- Appeals submitted without complete documentation will be returned to the student with a request to complete the record before a decision is made.
- This office communicates decisions in writing. Verbal or informal communications from any other party do not constitute a decision from OTP.
- Students should initiate appeals at the appropriate level as promptly as possible after becoming aware of the issue. Delays in initiating the process do not create grounds for expedited or exceptional review.
Service Offerings
- Schedule an appointment with Dr. Foster.
- Schedule an appointment with Dr. Mendenhall.
- Request escalation of an academic concern to Dr. Brown.
- Receive individualized assistance for academic matters requiring review by the Office of the Provost.
How Can I Request Help?
Submit a request by clicking the Request Service button on this page.