Hardin Coleman
in Psychology from Williams College, and in 1980 he received his master's degree in Counseling from the University of Vermont.On returning to Stanford to study for his Ph.D., Coleman became involved in multicultural counseling training for counselors and educational tutors.[2] He was appointed as Associate Dean of Outreach and Multicultural Initiatives of the School of Education, Boston University, in March 2008.On his appointment, Provost David Campbell described him as "an outstanding educator and professional whose experience, scholarship, and training epitomize Boston University’s long history of engagement with the community."Brown stated "With Hardin Coleman’s leadership, we will further enhance our legacy of quality educational programs, research, and community engagement.