to Dr. Merdis McCarter and WSSU’s SACS accreditation team for successfully guiding the university through the SACS Reaffirmation process and on the recognition of the university’s “Rams Write” Quality Enhancement Plan being cited as a “Work of Distinction” by the SACS Reaffirmation team. Outstanding!!!
Linda Cole
to Linda Scott Cole, WSSU Program Specialist in Facilities Management, on her invitation to serve on the Business and Information Technologies Division Advisory Committee at Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC). “I am honored to be asked to serve FTCC by providing current curriculum feedback and new course study suggestions that the administration feels are vital to the success of its programs”, said Cole, who received an Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration upon her graduation from FTCC, with high honors, in 2005.
Dr. Mark Schultz (left) of UNC-G and Amber Johnson with presentation poster.
to Amber J. Johnson, a WSSU 2006 Psychology major and now a social research specialist in the WSSU Center of Excellence for the Elimination of Health Disparities, on her May presentation to the UNC-G Public Health Education Poster Session. Her poster presentation was titled “Spatial Analysis of Select Factors that Contribute to Health Disparities in Forsyth County”. The poster, created with the help of Tim Mulrooney of the WSSU Center for Community Safety and consisted of spatial maps that compared certain factors of the built environment as they relate to the spatial distribution of minorities in Forsyth county. Factors included: location of fast food restaurants, grocery stores, ABC and convenience stores, available parking space, and available health care facilities. ABC and convenience stores were found to be centrally located in areas with a high percentages of minorities. Her research indicated that only two grocery stores were located in East Winston, a primarily black neighborhood. She concluded that these factors could be implicated in the development and sustainment of health disparities in Forsyth County. Johnson earned a master’s degree in Public Health from UNC-G in 2010.
to the following School and Programs on their accreditations:
•School of Business and Economics – AACSB International
•Social Work – Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
•Rehabilitation Counseling – Council on Rehabilitation Ed (CORE)
•Nursing – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
For the WSSU Friends of the Library, 25th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, November 5, 2010 from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm at the Village Inn Conference Center in Clemmons, NC. For more information contact Dr. Mae Rodney at 336-750-2446 or email her at rodneyml@wssu.edu or contact Rachel Simon at 336-750-2442 or email her at simonra@wssu.edu.
Edward Hanes
to Edward F. Hanes Jr., WSSU EEO officer, who was selected by the Board of Trustees at UNC-Chapel Hill to serve as a member of the Board of Visitors. He will serve a four-year term beginning in October 2010. The UNC Board of Visitors assists the Board of Trustees in a range of activities including fund raising, public and government relations, and recruitment of top students nationwide. Hanes earned his undergraduate and law degree from UNC on full academic scholarships and served in numerous leadership capacities as a student. He is a native of Winston-Salem and attended the public schools, graduating from Carver High School in 1991.
Chevara Orrin
to Chevara Orrin, interim director of Business Services, on her selection to make the keynote address at the Chicago chapter of the National African American Insurance Associations’ (NAAIA) Spring Benefit and Scholarship Luncheon May 27. The NAAIA is the premier organization for African American insurance industry professionals seeking to establish a meaningful network with peers and executives. Orrin’s topic was “Maximizing the Moments and Executing a Winning Plan.” It focused on exposure in a person’s life journey as a critical component to academic and professional success.
From left are: Ed Hanes, WSSU EEO officer; BMC member Demetrius Jones; BMC vice president Maximilian Glodde; BMC president Justin Redd; BMC member Brandon Gaines; and BMC advisor and WSSU Business Services interim director Chevara Orrin.
to WSSU’s student organization, Black Men for Change (BMC), on its selection as a 2010 ECHO (Everyone Can Help Out) Award recipient. The organization was recognized for its efforts to build social capital through their volunteer efforts as young community leaders. This student organization was founded six years ago to help empower young predominately African-American males to rise above negative stereotypes and become productive assets to our community. Accepting the award on behalf of the organization was BMC’s president Justin Redd and vice-president Maximilian Glodde. The group was nominated for the ECHO Award by advisor Chevara Orrin.
that WSSU has begun testing a new siren system on both sides of MLK, Jr. Drive. The system will be used to alert everyone if there are severe weather warnings, natural disasters, or campus emergencies. The first test of the system was Friday, June 12. Beginning in July, the university will be testing the siren system at noon on the first Wednesday of each month. That test will always begin with a verbal message that “This is a test.”
For the WSSU Friends of the Library, 25th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, November 5, 2010 from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm at the Village Inn Conference Center in Clemmons, NC. For more information contact Dr. Mae Rodney at 336-750-2446 or email her at rodneyml@wssu.edu or contact Rachel Simon at 336-750-2442 or email her at simonra@wssu.edu.
WSSU Trustee Karen McNeil-Miller
to Karen McNeil-Miller, WSSU graduate and Board of Trustees member, who recently competed as a dance partner in the Bethesda Center’s “Take the Lead” Dance Off fundraiser for the homeless at Embassy Suites May 6. She and Curtis Lipscomb prepared well for the event and displayed some nifty moves.
She personally raised more than $8,100 for the homeless men and women who need shelter, day services, and case management. Bethesda says at least 25 percent of their nightly shelter residents are the new homeless – men and women who were gainfully employed and had adequate housing, but have lost their jobs, drained all their own resources and the goodwill and hospitality of friends and family. Another 25 percent are homeless and employed.
Regina Craven
to Regina Craven, formerly public relations/recruitment coordinator for Big Brothers/Big Sisters Services, Inc., who was recently hired as WSSU annual fund program coordinator. Craven, a native of Winston-Salem, received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from High Point University with an emphasis in marketing.
While at Big Brothers/Big Sisters Services, Inc., Craven provided oversight to various marketing and fund-raising initiatives. She coordinated outreach recruitment programs for the agency and handled all aspects of public relations.
“I’ve watched WSSU flourish over the years, and I’m excited to be a part of the growth and the advancement team,” said Craven.
Craven will be responsible for day-to-day project management of annual fund fund-raising initiatives. She will serve as the primary liaison for all event coordination including the golf classic, assist with faculty/staff giving and implementation of annual fund direct mail solicitations. Her marketing expertise will be used to implement a young alumni text mail campaign and many other new fund-raising initiatives.
“I am delighted to add her talents and skills to our annual fund team,” said Kimberly Reese, WSSU Annual Fund director.
Aramark supervisor Scott Damon sizes up his shot.
to the WSSU Division for University Advancement for producing one of the university’s most successful Annual Golf Tournaments in recent memory. Led by Kimberly Resse, the tournament boasted more than 140 players and 36 golf sponsorships. Net proceeds raised from the event came to more than $36,000 for the general scholarship fund. In-kind sponsorships for the event totaled more than $18,000. To see more photos from the golf tournament check out the WSSU Flickr site.
For the WSSU Friends of the Library, 25th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, November 5, 2010 from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm at the Village Inn Conference Center in Clemmons, NC. For more information contact Dr. Mae Rodney at 336-750-2446 or email her at rodneyml@wssu.edu or contact Rachel Simon at 336-750-2442 or email her at simonra@wssu.edu.
to the WSSU family, for their contribution of more than $3,500 to the final phase of the Comprehensive Campaign for the Arts of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. A big thank you to all who helped to make our contribution possible.
to Darryl Nash, recently named interim director of Financial Aid while the university conducts a national search for a new director. Nash will conduct a thorough assessment of the area and lead an improvement effort to bring WSSU’s financial aid department in line with the best practices in the field. Nash has significant past experience implementing the Banner financial aid module and served as a consultant on several other projects involving financial aid systems. Prior to his consulting work, Nash served in multiple positions, including director of financial aid, at Holmes Community College in Mississippi and was involved in systems implementation for various Fortune 500 companies. Tomikia LeGrande, assistant vice chancellor for Enrollment Management, will be responsible for the Financial Aid staff and deal with student concerns during the interim period.
The Division of Students Affairs rallied student support for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The student relief aid organization, Rams H.O.P.E., recently presented the Red Cross with a check for more than $2,000 to help support the Haitian relief effort.
"Put Green in Your Ram Routine"
to the WSSU Sustainability Committee and student volunteers led by Victor Kirk for their efforts in making Earth Week a memorable experience. Earth Week was observed April 12-16 with a number of activities designed to show what individuals can do to reduce their carbon footprint under the theme “Put Green in your Ram Routine.” Week-long activities included trayless dining facilities, playing sustainability movies throughout the Thompson Center, music in the breezeway to accompany planned Green events, a “Can and Can’t” Recycle materials display, and chalked sidewalks with Green themes. Thematic student-driven activities occurred throughout the week in the Cleon F. Thompson Center Breezeway from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Events included fashion and step shows, speeches, tips on water and energy conservation, recycling, dorm recycling contests, and the Green Olympics, complete with music. Special thanks to sophomore biology major Brittani George, winner of the Earth Week slogan contest (Put Green in Your Ram Routine) and to freshman computer graphics/animation major Marquise Staton for the design of the Earth Week logo. WSSU students and staff closed the week by manning a booth at the “Planet Party” Earth Day event on April 17 at Wake Forest University. To see more Earth Week photos check out the WSSU Flickr site. Click here to get a feel for what Earth Week on campus looked and sounded like.
to Chevara Orrin, director of Conferences and Institutes, who was recently named Interim Director of Business Services, while a national search for a new director is being conducted. Business Services includes the bookstore, food services, Conferences and Institutes, copy/printing shop, Campus Post Office, vending, Ram Card and the WSSU ticket office.
to Clarence McKee and the Upward Bound Program of Winston-Salem State University, which received a $5,000 grant from Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Forsyth County to provide financial literacy classes for some of the juniors and seniors in the program. So far, 25 Upward Bound students have participated in the financial literacy workshops. When students attend these workshops, they learn how to open and manage a checking account, conduct online banking, and create a financial plan. Each student is given $100 to deposit in a checking or savings account with Allegacy Federal Credit Union and must manage the account through web-banking. The 25 students must attend 16 hours of financial literacy and must be present for 90 percent of the classes to receive credit.
Upward Bound provides academic enrichment support for students in grades nine – 12 to assist them in preparing to successfully complete high school and to enroll in a postsecondary institution of higher education. The program serves 80 students and has been in operation at WSSU since the 1960s. Currently, the Upward Bound Program is housed in Anderson Center, room 141.
to Dr. Dennis Felder, a member of the sport management faculty and assistant compliance officer, who was recently named to serve as the Compliance Officer for the Athletic Department until an interim or permanent Associate Director of Athletics for NCAA Compliance is identified.
to Arthur Hardin and the Project Volunteer program. Approximately 20 Winston-Salem State University students traveled to the UNC-TV Research Triangle Park studios to participate in the Festival 2010 pledge drive broadcast on March 20 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. These students joined other volunteers in recording financial pledges called in by UNC-TV viewers across North Carolina and portions of southern Virginia. Their participation in the Festival 2010 broadcast continues a tradition of “Ram presence” established over the previous six years by WSSU students, alumni, faculty and staff in support of the station’s annual pledge drive campaign.
The show is coming!!!
For the WSSU Friends of the Library, 25th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, November 5, 2010 from 6:30–10:30 p.m. at the Village Inn Conference Center in Clemmons, NC. For more information contact Dr. Mae Rodney at 336-750-2446 or email her at rodneyml@wssu.edu or contact Rachel Simon at 336-750-2442 or email her at simonra@wssu.edu.
Belinda Tate is recognized for her work.
to Belinda Tate, director of Diggs Gallery, who was recently selected as one of the Business Journal of the Triad’s “40 under 40” winners for 2010. Tate has been director at Diggs Gallery for the past 10 years. Diggs Gallery is one of the South’s leading showcases dedicated to African and African-American art. The gallery is a major cultural center at Winston-Salem State University and offers one of the largest exhibition spaces dedicated to the arts of Africa and the African Diaspora in North Carolina. In 2007, the gallery was identified as one of the top 10 African-American galleries in the nation.
Judy Willis
to Judy Marie Willis, a media professional with more than two decades in the industry, who recently named Managing Editor of the School of Health Sciences’ Journal of Best Practices in Health Professions Diversity: Research, Education and Policy.
Her appointment coincides with the re-focusing of the Journal, which has strengthened its mission to address issues of diversity in the health professions. The school is producing a scholarly publication that examines the complex issues that account for health disparities in communities of color, as well as, the practices and/or policies that facilitate or hinder diversity within and across health professions.
“I am extremely pleased that Ms. Willis has agreed to join us as Managing Editor of the Journal,” said Dr. Peggy Valentine, dean of the School of Health Sciences. “As we position the Journal of Best Practices as the definitive scholarly publication related to diversity in health professions, having a managing editor of her caliber will be of much value.”
Chevara Orrin
to Chevara Orrin, director of Conferences and Institutes, who has been elected to join the Board of Directors of Equality NC, a statewide group dedicated to securing equal rights and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. Orrin serves as co-advisor for the WSSU Gay-Straight Student Alliance and is an active community advocate for LGBT rights. She is certified as a Safe Zone trainer and recently presented at North Carolina A&T University and the Equality NC Conference at University of North Carolina-Greensboro about the challenges facing LGBT students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Equality NC works toward the organization’s goal by effectively lobbying the North Carolina General Assembly, executive branch, and local governments on issues like inclusive anti-bullying policies, employment discrimination, hate violence, privacy rights, sexuality education, adoption, domestic partnership, HIV/AIDS, and more. They also work to engage North Carolinians through educational programming and outreach efforts.
Marilyn Roseboro
to Marilyn Roseboro, an associate professor in the WSSU Department of Mass Communications and faculty advisor to the WSSU Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Team, and to the team itself for making the cut at in the 2010 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Tournament in Orlando, Fla., April 10-13. The competition to make this year’s national tournament was especially stiff because the field was reduced from 64 teams to just 48.
The following students will represent WSSU:
(From left to right) — Terrance Hobbs, senior mass communications major; Candace Kelly – captain, senior history major; Krista Brown, sophomore sport management major; and Stephen Archie, freshman computer science major. They are reviewing a catalog to select uniforms for the national tournament in Orlando April 10-13.
Candace Kelly, Senior Elementary Education Major – Captain
Stephen Archie, Freshman Computer Science Major
Krista Brown, Sophomore Sport Management Major
Terrance Hobbs, Senior Mass Communications Major
The selection of the 48 institutions involved a review of: level of student participation; quality of promotional efforts; an institution’s historical record when attending the NCT (National Championship Tournament); results from the campus tournament in the current season; personnel changes materially affecting an institution’s potential preparedness, and other factors that addressed the need to raise the calibre of the field.
Honda Campus All-Star Challenge is the first-ever academic competition between students at America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Honda has sponsored the program since its inception. (www.hcasc.com)
Left to right (first row): LaTasha Miles; Sports Editor, Tiffany Gibson; Editor in Chief Left to right (second row): Marcus Cunningham; Copy Desk Chief; Brandon Coley; Graphics Artist, James Cherry; Chief Online Producer
to Dr. Lona Cobb, professor of Journalism and News Argus faculty advisor, and the staff of the student on-line publication News Argus, which won “Best of Show” for Online News Site in the North Carolina College Media Association competition. Results of the statewide media contest were announced at third annual NC College Media Conference held Feb. 20 at Elon University. “Best of Show” recognizes top entries in the statewide contest.
Other News Argus awards included:
“News Writing” — Tiffany Gibson, Third Place;
“Sports Writing” — LaTasha Miles, Honorable Mention;
“Design” — Brandon Coley, Honorable Mention; and,
“Photography” — Corderius Cowans, Honorable Mention.
A total of 40 North Carolina student media published during the 2009 academic year, including yearbooks and literary magazines, were eligible for awards in the 2010 NC College Media Association competition.
NCCMA is based in the offices of the Scholastic Media Association at UNC-Chapel Hill. The association offers an annual statewide media contest and an annual conference on a different college campus in the state each year. The 2011 conference will take place at Appalachian State University.
In addition, The News Argus won three awards in the 2009 HBCU Excellence in Journalism Student Newspaper Contest. The awards were presented during of the 12th annual National HBCU Student News Media Conference & Career Fair held Feb. 11-14 at Jackson State University in Jackson, Miss.
The awards include:
Best News Series, Investigative or in-depth Story
Third Place — Housing Takes Gamble (Tiffany Gibson)
Best News Coverage
First Place — Coverage of the ROTC (Marcus Cunningham)
Best Informational Graphic or News/Art Illustration
Third Place — Brandon Coley, Graphics Artist; LaTasha Miles, Content
The Black College Communication Association (BCCA) annually conducts the Excellence in Journalism competition to encourage and recognize excellence among HBCU student journalists and newspapers. The contest is open to BCCA member publications. Each member publication is encouraged to contribute its best journalistic work featured in HBCU student publications.
Hundreds of balloons released in support of earthquake victims in Haiti.
to the Division of Students Affairs for rallying student support for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Students have gathered money, food, water, clothing, medical supplies and other items to help quake victims and are continuing to do so. A new student relief aid organization, called Rams H.O.P.E., recently held a Hope Floats Balloon Release, which gave students and other participants an opportunity to write down a prayer, wish, aspiration, or whatever they felt on a card that was attached to a balloon. It was also an opportunity to donate any items.
WSSU’s student efforts to aid Haiti were recognized in the February 4 issue of Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.
Massey is flanked (left) by Ms. Willams and Miss WSSU, Courtney Dubose.
to Dale Williams, director of Students Activities and advisor to Miss WSSU, Mr. WSSU and the royal court, and to Mr. WSSU, Davril T. Massey, who won the 6th Annual Mr. HBCU Leadership Competition held Feb. 28. at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo. Massey competed against ten other University Kings’ in areas that included: Oratory, Talent, Ease of Manner/Projection (formal wear), and Question and Answer. He was also awarded Mr. Oratory for having the highest score in that competition. Massey will reign as Mr. HBCU 2010-2011, making special appearances and presentations and receiveing a $1,500 scholarship and four hours of studio time with multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning artist Nelly.
David Motley
to David Motley, WSSU grounds supervisor, and his wife Lisa, for their service as coaches to students at North Davie Middle School, competing in the North Carolina Science Olympiad (NCSO). NCSO is a non-profit organization that is focused on students with interests in science, technology, engineering and math. The NCSO hosts annual tournaments that consists of challenging events incorporating learning and knowledge from science, technology and engineering disciplines. North Davie is the only middle school in the county with an NCSO team. North Davie came in ninth out of 21 teams in just their second year of competition.
Cheryl Pollard-Burns (left) and LaMonica Singleton are all smiles at their graduation ceremony.
to LaMonica S. Singleton, interim director of Career Services, and Cheryl Pollard-Burns, an enrollment officer in the Office of Enrollment Management, who both graduated from master’s programs at North Carolina A&T State University on Dec. 14, 2009.
Singleton earned a Master of Science in Adult Education. She maintained a 4.0 GPA. Her concentration was in Higher Education and Human Resource Development. She completed her practicum experience in the Division of Student Affairs under the direction of Dr. Esther Powell, Director of Student Advocacy and Adult Student Services. Mrs. Singleton completed a research project on Intergenerational Mentoring in the Workplace.
“As a student services provider, the educational research, program processes-planning and foundational theories certainly apply as I seek to enhance the design, implementation and delivery of programs to our stakeholders,” says Singleton. She is a 1994 graduate of WSSU and has been employed with the university since 1998.
Pollard-Burns earned the Master of Science Degree in Adult Education with dual concentrations in Higher Education and Training and Development with a 4.0 GPA. While attending NC A&T she conducted research on “The Impact of Training and Development on Promotional Opportunities for Employees at State Supported Colleges and Universities in North Carolina.” She completed her capstone project in the Human Resources Department at Winston-Salem State University, under the supervision of Calvin Holloway, developing a Training Program for managers and supervisors on the “Fundamentals and Importance of Developing High Potential Employees for Future Promotional Opportunities.”
Pollard-Burns is a 1993 graduate of WSSU and has been employed at the university since 1999.
Congratulations…
to the entire Winston-Salem State University family for an outstanding show of support for the 2009 State Employees Combined Campaign. Although we fell a little short of our $35,000 goal, in the face of a severe economic downturn the WSSU response was a remarkable $32,288.04. With reports of many university campaigns experiencing double digit declines of from 17 percent to more than 60 percent, WSSU experienced only a six percent drop from 2008. Overall giving across the university system was down 18 percent.
Arthur Hardin
to Arthur Hardin, WSSU coordinator of Community Service, who in his capacity as an NCAA referee was called up in November to officiate one of the biggest nationally televised football games of the season between Notre Dame and Navy. Of his experience, Hardin said, “It was a unique and special experience to be involved with teams playing each other for the 83rd time in a rivalry that has many traditions. Also to be at Notre Dame with its traditions and legends was memorable as well. There are many, many memories and impressions I take away from the contest, the tour of the Notre Dame Stadium, visiting the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend (where HBCUs are well represented) and the experience of being involved in a contest that held some interest across the nation.”
Navy won the contest 23-21. Hardin said doing his best was the only thing on his mind when the contest began. “It was my desire to concentrate solely on officiating a solid game.” Hardin served as Head Linesman (designated by the H on his jersey), the official responsible for the line of scrimmage, making sure player formations were legal, that players were on their side of the scrimmage line and gaining equipment (”the sticks”), used for measuring first downs.
Chevara Orrin
to Chevara Orrin, WSSU director of Conferences and Institutes, who was recently featured in Skirt Magazine. The article characterized her this way, “Chevara is 5-foot powerhouse in 4 inch heels.” Wonder where they got that idea?
The article goes on to say that as an advocate for change, Chevara is leaving her mark on Winston-Salem and runs the list of her accomplishments which includes: setting up the first transgender panel at Winston-Salem State University; helping found and advise the university’s first gay/straight student alliance organization; advisor to the Black Men for Change organization; exposing students within her sphere of influence to the Winston-Salem Symphony, a privilege she maintains “should not just be for a privileged few; and owning a gallery with her husband, WhiteSpace, where art is used to bridge the chasms of race.
Of her life experiences Orrin says , “I am more aware…more determined…and more empowered to work to improve the lives of others.”
Dr. Cynthia Bell
to Cynthia S Bell, PhD, OTR/L and Darlene Perez-Brown, PhD, OTR/L. Dr. Bell was recently recognized by the North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association for her exceptional work as an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator by awarding her the “Award for Outstanding Practice in Clinical Education-2009″. Dr. Bell is an assistant professor of occupational therapy.
Dr. Darlene Perez-Brown
Dr. Perez-Brown was also recognized by the North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association for her efforts with inter-cultural fieldwork opportunities for occupational therapy students. She has established a collaborative partnership with Santa Paula University in Costa Rica. This past summer she traveled to Costa Rica with six OT students for an inter-cultural experience there. Dr. Perez-Brown is also an assistant professor of occupational therapy.