Dr. Marcus A. Chanay, a native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is a HealthCare Professional, Higher Education Administrator, Professor, Researcher, Trainer, and Fundraiser. He is currently the President of The College of Health Services and Careers, and also the President/ Chief Operating Officer for B1 Healthcare Solutions, Inc., Dr. Chanay previously served as Vice President for Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, and Executive Assistant to the President for Campus Operations at Lincoln University of Missouri, Vice President for Student Services at Jarvis Christian University and Vice President for Student Life at Jackson State University.

 

​Dr. Chanay holds a Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education from Jackson State University, an M.S. in Educational Administration and Supervision from Jackson State University, and a B.A. in Mass Communications from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. He has done further study at Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, where he holds a certificate as a Certified Fundraising Manager (CFRM), Harvard University Graduate School of Education, where he holds a Certificate from the Institute for Educational Management (IEM), and Transformation Academy where he holds certificates in Entrepreneurship and Business Coaching.

 

Dr. Chanay is an accomplished author, and he has published several articles and manuscripts. His research concentration has been in the areas of recruiting, retention, and the involvement of African American Males in Post-Secondary Institutions, enhancing academics and services through student attrition, the use of micro-credentials with colleges and universities and the relevance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

 

Dr. Chanay is a member of several local, regional, and national Boards. These Boards include, American Red Cross (Southwest Region), MS Alliance for Cardiovascular Health, MS MOVE, National Sigma Beta Club Foundation, Inc., The Crescent Foundation, Vine Place Community Outreach, and B1 Foundation. Dr. Chanay was also Board Member and Past President of the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals, Past Board Member and Past International Director of Education for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Dr. Chanay is also a member of True Vine Baptist Church, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., where he serves as President of Mu Sigma Chapter, 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc., where he serves as an advisor for Collegiate 100 at Jackson State, and a member of several local tri-county Chamber of Commerce.

 

Dr. Chanay is married to Makeba White Chanay. He stands on the philosophy of “Tomorrow’s Success is Founded on Today’s Preparation.”