[This inaugural class began as a two-year fellowship]
Universities listed were at the time of graduation.
- Prof. Sandra Birdiette, Wayne State University
- Dr. Kenneth Campbell, University of South Carolina
- Dr. Shannon Campbell, University of Kansas
- Dr. Meta Carstarphen, University of Oklahoma
- Dr. Qingwin Dong, University of the Pacific
- Dr. Martin Edu, Grambling State University
- Dr. Kathleen Fearn-Banks, University of Washington
- Dr. Camilla Gant, State University of West Georgia
- Dr. Cathy Jackson, Norfolk State University
- Dr. Phil Jeter, Florida A&M University
- Dr. Carmen Manning-Miller, University of Mississippi
- Dr. Diana Rios, University of Connecticut
- Dr. John Sanchez, Penn State University
- Dr. Jeanne Scafella, Murray State University
- Dr. Linda Steiner, Rutgers University
- Dr. Karen Turner, Temple University