He has earned one of the highest distinctions in academia, the title of university distinguished professor, and He is proud to serve as a special assistant to the dean's office, directing the College of Music's diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging efforts. In 2006, he was nominated for the Juno Award, Canada's equivalent to the Grammy, and in 2011 he received an Emmy nomination. Just last year, he was named 2023 Detroit Jazz Hero by the Jazz Journalists association. (21:43–21:52)
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Asserts that [Doctor Rodney Whitaker] serves as a special assistant to the dean's office, directing DEI efforts.
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