Appointment of Walter G. Sellers as a Member of the National Afro- American History and Culture Commission

The President today announced his intention to appoint Walter G. Sellers to be a member of the National Afro-American History and Culture Commission for a term expiring January 18, 1986. He would succeed Douglas Russell.

Since 1951 Mr. Sellers has been with Central State University in Wilberforce, OH, serving in various administrative positions. He is currently director of alumni and community affairs for the university. He is past president of the Ohio Association of College Admissions Counselors, the Council of Admissions Officers of the State-assisted Colleges and Universities, and the Southwest Ohio School Boards Association. He is currently president of the Ohio School Boards Association.

Mr. Sellers graduated from Central State University (B.S.). He is married, has three children, and resides in Wilberforce, OH. He was born July 21, 1925, in Daxley, GA.