Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What Type of memberships are available?

  • There are three types of membership – active, associate and lifetime.
  • Active membership is limited to persons who are currently employed by The Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Hospital or Johns Hopkins University affiliates.
  • Associate membership is open to any Johns Hopkins University student and invited persons not currently employed by the Johns Hopkins University.
  • Lifetime membership is a member who has paid the lifetime membership fee or is a past president of the Black Faculty and Staff Association.

Are there membership fees for the BFSA?

  • Yes, there is a $10.00 annual membership fee. Our dues calendar coincides with the fiscal year, July 1st of the year until June 30th of the following year. Dues are due for All members at the end of every fiscal year on June 30th.
  • Additionally, we offer a Lifetime Membership fee of $100.00. There are no annual dues for Lifetime Members.

Do I have to pay dues?

  • Yes, your initial joining fee counts as your dues for the first year. Membership renewal dues are paid on or before your anniversary date each year after.

How to pay dues?

  • Go to the following link https://bfsa.jhu.edu/bfsa-membership/
  • Login with your JHED ID and password. Just as you would to any Hopkins system. If you do not have a JHED ID, create an account using this format "firstname.lastname" and create your own password. If you can not log in please contact the Membership Director, Stefanie Croslin if you experience any issues.
  • Click the BFSA membership tab - Yearly and follow the link.
  • You will click "Add to cart "to start the payment process. Pay with either PayPal account or credit card. For other options, contact the BFSA membership coordinator. The contact information is listed on the BFSA membership tab.

I created an account then received a message saying "Your account is currently pending approval by the site administrator." What does that mean?

  • If you use a user name other than your JHED ID and current password you will receive that message. Someone will be in touch to walk you through the process.
  • Thank you for applying for an account. Your account is currently pending approval by the site administrator. In the meantime, a welcome message with further instructions has been sent to your e-mail address.

What am I entitled to as a member?

  • Active (dues paying) members are voting members, can run for and hold office in the BFSA, serve on leadership committees and receive reduced or free admission to signature BFSA sponsored events such as Juneteenth, special luncheons, workshops and more!

Where are the meetings and how often are they held?

  • Caucus Meetings are held monthly at the Homewood, East Baltimore and Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Campuses.

How long do I have to be a member to serve on a committee?

  • Once your dues are paid, you may contact the chair of the committee that you are interested in joining.

Who is the BFSA Caucus Chair and Caucus Representative for my area?

  • Caucus Chairs, are elected by caucus members, and serve on the Executive Board of the BFSA as the representative of your caucus. The Caucus leaders are:
  • Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Caucus (which includes the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
  • Malaika Wanjihia - APL Caucus Chair
  • Julian Alford - APL Caucus Representative
  • Amaya Butler - APL Caucus Representative
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  • Johns Hopkins East Baltimore Caucus (includes JHMI, SOM, SON, SOE, BSPH, CCP, JHPIEGO, JH Bayview)
  • Joy Bolden - East Baltimore Caucus Chair
  • Constance Mercer - East Baltimore Caucus Representative
  • Lorraine Smith - East Baltimore Caucus Representative
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  • Johns Hopkins Homewood Caucus (includes Eastern campus, Keswick, Mt. Washington, CTY, and Peabody
  • VACANT - Homewood Caucus Chair
  • Whitney Brace - Homewood Caucus Representative
  • Jazmine Biggs - Homewood Caucus Representative
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  • Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Caucus (includes SAIS)
  • Miller Simmons - Carey Business School Caucus Chair
  • Tiffany Hooper - Carey Business School Caucus Representative
  • Kerry G. Johnson - Carey Business School Caucus Representative

How can I get information on BFSA events and activities?

  • E-mail messages are sent to people who are subscribed to our listserv and we have an events calendar on our website to help keep you informed

How can I become more active and involved and offer ideas about new programs or opportunities?

  • You can attend BFSA meetings, contact committee and Caucus chairs, reach out to the BFSA Executive Board, or provide suggestions of ideas and/or potential activities.