BEHOLDN O R F O L K S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y

Spring 2012 | The magazine For alumni and FriendS

Dr. Tony AtwaterFifth President of Norfolk State University

2 GivinG to AlmA mAter alumni give Back

3 Profile of A President in motion

4 sPArtAn CrusAde for ACAdemiC suCCess high School principal Welcomes ScaS initiative

6 mAster PlAn Breaking new ground

8 A ConversAtion with the President

15 Alumni Profiles

16 Alumni: know & tell

19 lifetime members

CONTENTS

Our Students, Our Future.

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The Norfolk State University Alumni Association

(NSUAA) and its chapters have a long history

of financially supporting the University. Both

individually and as a group, alumni provide

strong support. Alumni are the cornerstone of the

institution and they know the value of a Norfolk State

education, the value of giving back and the value of setting

an example for future alumni.

Most recently, the NSUAA presented President Tony

Atwater with a $55,000 check during Alumni Weekend. The

check represents the largest single gift by the association to the

University. The donation supports various initiatives and

programs at the University including the Spartan Crusade for

Academic Success, athletics, the inauguration, the concert choir,

the Spartan Legion and alumni relations. Giving helps to

preserve NSU’s legacy of excellence and fulfills a promise for

future generations to come. Gregory Grimes, NSUAA

president, is a firm believer in giving back to the University. “It

is important that we do all that we can to support the institution,

its students and its programs,” said Grimes.

Rev. Dr. Keith I. Jones,’76, made a gift of $28,000 to NSU

to establish an endowed scholarship as a tribute to his wife

Dr. Carla Jones on the occasion of their 28th wedding anniversary.

Additionally, Dr. Atwater wants to celebrate the spirit of

giving among alumni chapters. He is instituting the Golden

Sabre Award as a way of acknowledging outstanding

fundraising efforts among NSUAA chapters. The award is

designed to recognize the chapter that is most successful in its

fundraising efforts in service to the University.

NSU recognizes its alumni as one of its most valued

resources and encourages alumni participation in shaping the

institution’s future.

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PROFILE

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From the day Dr. Tony Atwater took office, he had a clear vision

of what he wanted to achieve as president of Norfolk State

University. He has moved swiftly since July to put his ideas into

place. Dr. Atwater’s passion is improving educational attainment,

and he has set about achieving that goal.

His past experience as president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania

has shown him that he can make a difference. And he is using every

waking second to make sure that happens. Dr. Atwater constantly

brainstorms about how the University can improve the education of its

students and the students of Hampton Roads. He describes the state of

educational attainment among African Americans as a quiet crisis.

“Norfolk State University has decided to respond strategically and

comprehensively to the crisis,” Dr. Atwater said.

One of the ideas that he has already put into action is the Spartan

Crusade for Academic Success (SCAS). The initiative promotes educational

success and college preparedness at the elementary, middle grades and

high school levels. It seeks to help students graduate from high school,

enroll in college and graduate on time.

He has recruited Booker T. Washington High in Norfolk and

Lynnhaven Elementary in Virginia Beach as school partners. Bank of

America, the Dominion Foundation, Norfolk Southern Foundation and

the NSU Alumni Association have signed on as sponsors.

President Atwater also tirelessly advocates for Norfolk State with

business, community, faith-based and legislative leaders. During a meeting

with the faith-based community, the president said, “Going forward, we

want to be certain that the course we chart is sound in every way through

academics, research, community relations, business and industry

partnerships, philanthropy and student success.”

A former professor of communication, Dr. Atwater frequently sends

messages via email to the campus community on a variety of topics from

congratulating the football team and professors on awards to reminding

the campus about the importance of Black History Month to updating

the University on the search for a permanent provost and vice president

for academic affairs.

But it just isn’t about Dr. Atwater talking, he also listens. During a

student forum–Dr. A’s Feedback Forum–he stood for two hours while

students asked questions and voiced their concerns about teaching and

learning in the classroom, residence halls and even a question about his

past experience. Dr. Atwater took it all in stride, answering each question

and even staying afterwards to talk with students.

The president seems to be everywhere at once sharing his energy,

experience and vision. He has certainly hit the ground running.

NSU’s President in Motion

dr. atwater is affectionately known as dr. a to nSu’s 7,000 students.

president dialogues with nSu constituents.

TONY ATWATER: Confident, Experienced, Influential

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HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Welcomes SCAS Initiative

By reGinA liGhtfootCOMMUNIC ATIONS & MARKE TING

CAMPUS

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Booker T. Washington High School Principal Kevin

Monroe can attest to the impact that Norfolk State

University has had on his life and career. A 1999

honors graduate of NSU, Monroe is now in a

position to give the students that he has been entrusted with

another tool to help them succeed. Several months ago,

Monroe signed an agreement to partner with Norfolk State

through Dr. Tony Atwater’s Spartan Crusade for Academic

Success (SCAS).

“Attending Norfolk State University was the turning point

in my educational and professional career,” Monroe said. “I

had excellent teachers and mentors who pushed me to be the

best.” Monroe, who has two master’s degrees and will finish

his doctorate this year, said the attention he received from his

teachers included not just academic knowledge but life lessons.

“NSU gave me a top education but also taught me leadership

skills and compassion for others.”

SCAS is a multifaceted strategic initiative that promotes

educational success and college preparedness at elementary,

middle grades and high school levels.

This initiative involves strategic alliances

with regional school districts, high

schools and community colleges and

other external partners. SCAS will deploy

multiple interventions at various levels

of student development (K-16). Booker

T. Washington became the first school to

sign the partnership agreement with

Norfolk State.

“The NSU/BTW partnership is a

dream come true,” said Monroe.

“Having a university partner such as

Norfolk State University exposes my

students to higher education, Science,

Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

careers, educational careers, college

student mentors, and dual credit classes.

These opportunities strengthen the academic core of BTW,” he said. And Monroe believes that the support his students

will receive through SCAS will help keep them in high school and motivate them to graduate and go on to enroll in college.

“The joint effort between NSU and BTW will better prepare our students to not only enter college,” Monroe said, “but

also to become college graduates and future community leaders.”

CAMPUS

Booker T. Washington principal kevin monroe talks with students genelle montecer, christian cox, Jaimie Bass and azariah Tighe.

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MASTERPLANP

resident Tony Atwater has hit the ground running and is looking at the University’s master

plan. Currently, the master plan calls for transforming Norfolk State University into a

residential campus which would provide pedestrian friendly spaces that allow for better

traffic flow and that encourage walking.

The University projects the expansion and physical growth of a future Norfolk State that has

8,500 to 9,000 students, with more than 3,200 of those students living in University housing. The

plan, the result of a study by John Portman & Associates, provides for the physical transformation

of the University from a “commuter” to a “residential” campus.

Under the plan, as proposed by Portman and Associates, the academic core of the campus will

be a compact cluster of classroom and laboratory buildings that face onto a series of formal and

informal quadrangles, providing easy access for walking and space for contemplation, which is typical

of American university campuses.

By reGinA liGhtfootCOMMUNIC ATIONS & MARKE TING

CAMPUS

BREAKING NEW GROUNDFOR A MASTER CAMPUS

CAMPUS

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A loop road around the campus academic core is recommended to provide better

vehicular access to campus, move automobiles along the periphery and consolidate

parking on the outer edge of the loop road to keep the inner campus pedestrian friendly.

The proposal would eliminate the present situation in which faculty, staff, students and

visitors are frequently required to leave campus and use city roads to re-enter at other

campus entrances.

To create a sense of arrival at NSU, the Portman plan proposes improvements to

campus entrances that establish the character of the campus and provide an immediate

identity and a welcoming atmosphere. For instance, at the main entrance on Park Avenue

and Presidential Parkway, a wider entrance with bricked columns, iron gates, heavy

landscaping and the words “Norfolk State University” could greet all who enter.

Although, not directly addressed in the master plan, the University is planning for

the construction of a nursing and allied health building. The 140,000 square-foot

building will cost approximately $38 million and is proposed to house two lecture halls,

31 classrooms, seven nursing and five computer labs and 34 group study rooms. The

projected completion date for the building is summer/fall 2014.

A Sense of Place: The master plan proposes improvements to campusentrances that establish the character of the campus and provide for animmediate identity and welcoming atmosphere, such as the park avenueentrance (shown above). Renderings courtesy of John Portman & Associates

Note: Renderings are for visualization purposes only and may not reflect final building or entrance appearance.

The proposed new 140,000 square-foot nursing and allied health building.

Recently, Dr. Tony Atwater, the fifth president of Norfolk State University, sat down and answered

some tough questions about who he is, how he leads and his vision for Norfolk State University in

this frank and often transparent conversation with BEHOLD Magazine.

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Q: what made nsu the right fit for you?

A: NSU was a right fit for me because of its need for

strong, bold and innovative leadership.

Q: how are your strengths compatible with the

challenges that this position presents?

A: I am an experienced president having served as

president at another major university. I have worked at

about seven other institutions, moving up the ranks as

department chair, dean, and vice president for academic

affairs. Now into my second presidency, all those

experiences make for a strong skill set with a depth of

knowledge that I believe Norfolk State University needs.

In terms of operating the University, my experiences relate

to student life, student affairs, to the physical plant, to the

curriculum, and to the strength of our academic programs

both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Additionally,

my background allows me to relate to faculty development

in the areas of teaching and scholarship, and it also allows

me to relate to the branding of this institution. One thing

in particular that I bring to the table is my background in

communications. That’s my discipline area of specialization. I

have a doctorate in mass media research. I’ve worked as a

broadcast journalist in another life, and one of the

strengths I bring to the table is communications both in

terms of selling and promoting the University. Also in

terms of looking at how–working together with my

colleagues–we can brand the University in a way that can

fuel its outreach and fundraising activities successfully,

helping us identify our centers of excellence and giving us

a stronger reputation in the Hampton Roads region,

nationally and internationally.

Q: what events have been pivotal in shaping

your leadership philosophy?

A: Having been raised as a military brat and having lived

on three continents by the age of about 15 years old has

helped me to appreciate the importance of global awareness

and also cultural literacy. My experiences in broadcast

journalism have given me so-called real-world–outside of

the academy–knowledge and I am able to bring that

commercial business experience to the table of fundraising

and university outreach.

A Conversationwith thePRESIDENT

FEATURE

By Cheryl bAtes-leeCOMMUNIC ATIONS & MARKE TING

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FEATURE

I think my background as a faculty member and as a productive

teacher/scholar has helped me to appreciate the role and the demands on

university faculty. I have a good impression about how to create a

productive environment for faculty in terms of their professional growth.

I also think that my previous experiences as a faculty member, department

chair and as a dean help me to appreciate the importance of serving

students both in and out of the classroom, helping them with areas such

as service learning, internships and the quality of the instruction in the

classroom. I think it’s very important to note that my previous experiences

have helped me in dealing with graduate and undergraduate program

development and also in terms of assessment and program review.

One of the things that I bring to NSU is a commitment to–not only

creating but increasing and expanding–a culture of evidence. By a culture

of evidence, I mean an environment that is based on accountability and

that is data driven.

We are now in the process of creating a new strategic plan. That

strategic plan will have goals that will be assessed based on some very

measurable strategies. So, having experience with strategic planning and

assessment helps me in terms of bringing this culture of evidence to

Norfolk State.

I’m a big believer in helping faculty members achieve their goals in the

classroom and also to participate in professional development. My experience

working with specific kinds of programs such as university professor

designations and working with grant programs that support faculty

teaching and research, those kinds of things I bring to the table.

Additionally, my expertise brings, I think, a real energy and real

preparation with supporting students…what I call student development

initiatives. We will have a program next academic year devoted to a

common freshman reader. In other words, the freshman class will read a

book selected by the faculty that will be used as an instructional tool. We

will bring in the author to give a colloquium and faculty members will use

the book as either a text or a secondary text. This will help build a stronger

learning community among the freshman class.

There are other things that I bring in terms of student development

initiatives. An undergraduate scholarship forum has been started at Norfolk

State. I’m happy about that because we want our undergraduate students

to develop critical thinking skills and to develop an appreciation for

research; not as graduate students but as undergraduate students.

Something that I am really pleased about in terms of a student

development initiative is what I am referring to as Norfolk State’s

Dreamscape Essay initiative. This is a way of getting our juniors and

seniors to focus on how to advance democracy in the 21st century as

championed by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We are putting cash

awards to this initiative, encouraging students to spend some time thinking

deeply about this subject, writing about it in an articulate way and having

their writings compete in a university-wide essay competition. We also look

to the day in which those essays get published in a volume that other people

may be able to appreciate in terms of their ideas and their vision as it relates

to advancing democracy in the 21st century.

Q: how would you describe your leadership style?

A: I take pride in having a leadership style that is collaborative, open and

entertains many different opinions. I really believe in the concept of a

marketplace of ideas. I believe in using intellectual capacities of the faculty

and of the students. I think that my leadership style could be characterized

as being results driven, innovative and embraces high standards of

performance. My leadership style is one of wanting to build institutional

identity and campus community. Those things sometimes are not easy to

achieve but when you are able to achieve them they really create a robust

and exciting environment for both students and faculty. The whole essence

of a community of scholars is to create an environment–rich with

experiences both in and out of the classroom–that helps students develop

intellectually and in terms of their character, and where faculty members

feel engaged and have the opportunity to grow in their respective fields.

Q: what has been your proudest accomplishment thus far

at norfolk state university?

A: My proudest accomplishment so far, I would say, is launching a major

initiative that I hope will become a model for other states and universities.

That, you know, is the initiative known as the Spartan Crusade for

Academic Success. All around the country I believe there are tremendous

challenges that confront low-income and minority students in terms of

their quest for a college education. These challenges are colossal and

complex. The options are to roll over and say that nothing can be done or

little can be done or to boldly explore the significant strategic efforts that

can make a difference.

President Obama’s “Race to the Top” effort is a laudable goal, but it

will not have success without low-income and minority students being able

to be retained in college and to graduate from college in higher numbers.

This will not happen by coincidence or by ineffective strategies. This will

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happen by bold, innovative efforts to make a difference in the lives of

students both before they come to the university and also after they come

to the university. That is what the Spartan Crusade for Academic Success

is about. It is a bold and innovative strategy that is rooted in multiple

partnerships to focus on multiple needs of today’s low-income and

minority students

Q: looking forward, what do you hope will be the

distinguishing mark of your tenure here?

A: I hope I am at Norfolk State for a good, long time. And I hope that my

legacy will be one where people will be able to say at the end of the day

that he really did have a heart for students, for faculty, and a heart for the

entire University community. I hope that my legacy will be one where

people will see that my heart is in advancing the institution and facilitating

the positive changes that are needed to help the University indeed thrive.

So, my vision is really about moving the University forward in some new

ways and challenging the imagination of my colleagues within the

University to think about what Norfolk State is and what it can be.

We take pride in our legacy as a Historically Black University. We also

realize that our destiny, our image and our character is not completely

defined by the HBCU mission. It is a major mission obviously of Norfolk

State University, but we have other things that define us and will help us to

advance to the levels that we wish to achieve. Some of these things involve

developing a stronger graduate program and supporting new graduate

professional areas. Some of these things relate to strengthening our

physical plant, promoting our strategic enrollment growth and helping to

define our centers of strength in a way that will brand the University. Also

in a way that will help us increase the successes we have in fundraising,

building better and stronger networks with our alumni, and strengthening

our outreach mission so that we become stronger stakeholders and

stronger resources for Norfolk and the Hampton Roads region.

Q: over the next five years, what are the two issues that

pose the most significant challenges to norfolk state university?

A: Issue number one would be enrollment, which has two components to

it–enrollment and under-enrollment, specifically, the retention of students

from freshman to sophomore year and, secondly, degree completion. Both

of these issues need to increase and increase substantially; however, they

will not do so unless they are strategically guided to increase. This will not

be easy and will require some positive change to make happen.

The second issue would probably be external relations. I do believe that

it is very important for Norfolk State to let its publics know who we are

and what our centers of strength are. We have some outstanding programs,

outstanding students and outstanding faculty. I think in the past we have

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Since tak ing office, nSu president Tony atwater has engaged a variety of stakeholders. he describes his leadership style as one of wanting to build institutional identity and campus community.

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focused so much on the University’s internal needs/demands that we have

not reached out to become an important and major stakeholder in some

areas outside of the University where we need to be. We need to be viewed

as a significant resource for the future growth and development of Norfolk

and Hampton Roads.

As the president of the University, I feel it is my role to facilitate that

kind of standing and progress for the institution.

Q: what role do you believe alumni should play in

strengthening norfolk state university?

A: I think alumni have a tremendous role to play in strengthening and

supporting Norfolk State. They have always been there for us. I believe

that our way of engaging their optimal support and optimal collaboration

has not been as strong as it needs to be. As president, I will be working

diligently to ramp up the level of engagement and the level of collaboration

with our alumni. It’s important for us to have strong vital alumni chapters

and it’s important for us to bring those chapters together as a collective to

see how they might help the University achieve some of its major goals.

Those goals include creating major capital campaigns, supporting our

concert choir, supporting our athletics program…supporting those things

that help our University have facilities that create a stronger sense of place

and a more dynamic and exciting environment for our students.

There is a great role to play for our alumni and I think we have fantastic

alumni. I don’t believe, in some cases, that we have given them as clear a

vision as needed of what our priorities are and how to help us address

those priorities with vigor and competence.

Q: how can norfolk state university be the best possible

steward of private philanthropic contributions?

A: I think that in terms of philanthropic stewardship, a lot of it has to do

with the branding of the institution, the priorities of the institution and the

strategic goals of the institution. Stewardship in terms of generating

philanthropy is a very important thing for us at Norfolk State and we are, in

my opinion, a University that deeply needs this kind of outside external

support. In some ways, I think we can be called quasi private. Roughly, one

third of our annual operating budget comes from the state, 45 percent comes

from student tuition, and another 20 percent has to be made up from grants

and fundraising from the outside. So, I think what has happened is that the

level of state support, which is vital and appreciated, only accounts for

roughly 35 percent of our annual operating budget, consequently, becoming

a good steward of attracting outside dollars is very important. Plus, we must

make sure those dollars are appropriately spent and leveraged to generate

other sources of support for the University. We will not be able to make the

strides that we are capable of making without strong outside support. That

support definitely includes alumni helping us build relationships with major

philanthropic individuals and organizations that can make a transformational

difference in the physical plant, the programs and the character of Norfolk State.

Q: explain your plans to diversify the campus over

the next few years.

A: Diversity comes in many forms: gender, ethnicity and other ways as

well. My game plan in terms of diversity for the campus would involve

working to strengthen the proportion of African-American males on our

campus. I understand the ratio of females to males is roughly 67 percent

female, 33 percent male. We have work to do in generating a stronger

cohort of males.

We will also strengthen our mix of international students by building a

stronger international programs center and also building up our ability to

effectively recruit international students. So diversity in terms of international

students is a very important issue. Diversity in terms of adult learners and

also non-traditional students is very important also. It is imperative that

we learn to help adult learners and transfer students from community

colleges feel more at home at Norfolk State. It is very important for us to

be able to dance with change in terms of having a stronger mix of different

cohorts of students including adult learners and transfer students in

addition to the traditional high school graduate.

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FEATURE

Q: you often speak of your desire to shape the cultural identity

of norfolk state. discuss how.

A: One of the things I’m really big on is the institutional identity of our

campus. I really believe that going to class is not altogether going to college. I

believe that! Put it another way, going to college is more than just going to

class. I think I’ve come to learn and appreciate the value of that saying because

our students really do get a lot from their experiences outside of the classroom.

We need to create the kind of environment both in and out of the classroom

that nurtures their development intellectually, and also nurtures both their

leadership abilities and civic and citizenship engagements. Those things don’t

happen by coincidence. They happen because of programs and an overarching

strategic prioritization of those things in terms of student development.

Just by shaping our campus environment, when students set foot on

this campus they will know that they are in a special place and they will

know what the University’s character is. Additionally, there will be a strong

sense of being at a destination that is about students’ total development

as individuals and as scholars. That is what I find very exciting! Some of

the best universities in the country have accomplished this at a very high

level. Certainly, I look forward to doing the same at Norfolk State.

Q: what plans will you implement that will encourage

and foster progressive change at norfolk state?

A: What I would like to do is to establish some good networks for feedback

and discussion to inform our various governance operations and I have

already gotten started on some of these. One is the President’s Student

Advisory Network, which I meet with several times during the course of

a semester. This network of student leaders gives me direct feedback in

terms of student needs, interests, concerns, priorities and strengths. I also

have started a Faculty Breakfast Forum to get feedback directly from

faculty members in terms of their needs, interests and concerns, and to

share information with them as well.

I think that it is important for us to explore additional avenues for

collaboration and for having an institutional sense of togetherness, of

campus unity. Some of those things I envision for the future and some are

now taking place. I think it’s time we get together as an institutional

community and take pride in who we are, what our history is and what our

traditions are. Oftentimes, when I think of our culture, I think about

creating hope and optimism and about building programs that support

faculty and student development growth. I will implement programs that

will help us celebrate our talents, our centers of strength and our pride.

We will then share these progressive initiatives as resources for our

community, our city and our region.

Q: how do you plan to foster the town-gown relationship between

norfolk state university and the communities it serves?

A: I believe progress has already been made in that arena. But I think the

key to it is for me to be at the table of some of the major organizations

that plan the future of the city of Norfolk and Hampton Roads. For

example, I sit on the board of the Greater Norfolk Corporation. This is

a board that talks about Light Rail and also about how to develop initiatives

that will keep young college graduates in this area or in this state after

graduation. It is important that the president and other senior administrators

and faculty have roles and memberships on major organizations outside

of the University. By doing so, we can lift the banner of Norfolk State high

and help others appreciate the fact that this University is an important

resource, stakeholder and partner in the future and progress of greater

Norfolk and Hampton Roads. I sit on the Smart Beginnings board of

South Hampton Roads and I sit on the board of the Greater Hampton

Roads Chamber of Commerce. All of these efforts have been designed to

help Norfolk State University be more engaged with the future of Norfolk

and Hampton Roads and, quite frankly, to engage those partners that will

help this University reach its goals and developmental initiatives.

Q: should faculty encourage intellectual risk taking in the

classroom, ensuring that our students remain competitive

in this global economy?

A: I would say it is important for faculty members to have a good

understanding of their fields of expertise and to stay current in those fields.

They must challenge students to be current in terms of news about our

nation, our city and about the world. They must challenge students to

cultivate knowledge, maintain very high standards in writing, clearly

articulate their perspectives, prepare for classes, perform well on tests and

to learn to work in small groups. A lot of what goes on in a classroom, in

my opinion, is like a boot camp for the so-called real world. I really believe

that’s what faculty members do. They prepare students for a world outside

of the classroom where the same kind of discipline and the same skills

mentioned above will be required in the workforce. I really think the

university is a boot camp for the world that our students will become a

part of.

The best teachers are those who can get students to step up in a way

that they otherwise would not. They are able to capture that imagination.

CONTINUED

it is imPortAnt thAt thePresident And other

senior AdministrAtors AndfACulty hAve roles AndmembershiPs on mAJor

orGAnizAtions outside ofthe university.

They are able to push that button of motivation, helping those students

who want to succeed to do so.

Q: what are we doing to promote continuing growth

and development of alumni and to sustain interest

in the welfare of nsu?

A: Well, we are working on several fronts in terms of building alumni

strength and support. We are engaging our alumni chapters in a major

competition for fundraising in support of the University. It’s called the

President’s Golden Sabre Award initiative. And we will be making an award

in the near future to the chapter that raises the most external funding in

support of the University. We’re excited about this because it is generating

a lot of healthy competition and enthusiasm about fundraising for Norfolk

State University.

There are other things that we are doing as well. We are reinstituting a

strong publication in our new alumni magazine entitled BEHOLD. I know

alumni can really identify with that one word. So, the alumni magazine with

its new look is something that is great for the alumni community.

My vision for the future calls for more engagement of alumni off

campus because we need our alumni to be articulate and powerful

champions for Norfolk State in the community. One of the things we will

be working on is taking our performing arts programs out into the

community. We will then have alumni chapters and alumni in general serve

as the movers and shakers to help Norfolk and Hampton Roads fully

appreciate the talents that reside at Norfolk State.

Finally, I would say that we want our alumni to embrace the new

strategic plan, to see their role in that strategic plan, and to also see that

they help the University in a variety of ways. One of the things that I look

forward to doing in the next academic year, 2012-13, is instituting a major

program initiative that is focused on developing life skills for our students.

I have temporarily coined this initiative as Success Beyond Measure: Life

Skills Initiative. It will be designed to engage alumni as mentors for our

students. There is a critical role for our alumni and there is a role for our

retired faculty. Both groups can help the students of Norfolk State have

the kind of successes that will fuel student retention and graduation.

Q: lastly, what do you hope to accomplish this year?

A: What I hope to achieve my first year is to establish a strong executive

team. I believe that for any successful president that must be a high

priority–because you cannot do it all yourself. A strong president needs a

strong executive team that shares the president’s vision to advance the

University in the direction that it needs to go. So fashioning and establishing

a strong permanent executive team is a critical and important goal.

I think getting around and knowing people inside the institution–faculty,

students, staff–and having them know me is critical. I want to engage our

community, give them a sense of familiarity with me. Equally important is

being able to help external supporters, opinion leaders, and strong political

and economic supporters to become familiar with me as well. Additionally,

I want them to be familiar with the unique and major needs of the

University and with our strategic goals and priorities.

Thirdly, it is very important that a strategic plan be developed in which

the University community, outside stakeholders, the NSU Board of Visitors

and others are part of developing. That plan will set forth a kind of road

map for the next five to six years in terms of our strategic goals, priorities,

strategies, action steps and measurable outcomes. That is important. It will

not be easy. There is much work to be done. But as I often say, it is all for the

good. I really believe Norfolk State deserves strong, productive, bold and

successful leadership. That’s what I bring to the table. I am not one to be satisfied

with the status quo because to me the status quo may be a prelude to falling

behind. I’ve never been one of wanting myself or my university to fall behind.

I think Norfolk State is a young institution with the capacity to grow

and develop. We are an institution that is able to dance with change in terms

of the many different kinds of scenarios we face. I believe what happens

over the next five to 10 years will determine in large part how it matures

and evolves for the next 75 years. To me that’s a very exciting and important

task–to be involved as a steward in charge of shaping the future of Norfolk

State. I take that role seriously. This is an exciting opportunity to serve

students and our communities.

I care about each and every member of the campus community, from

the custodian to the student to the dean to the chair to the faculty member.

However, it’s important for all to know that I am human. I put my socks

on the same way as others do in the morning. I do have my strengths and

I do have imperfections. But what I am here to do is to take Norfolk State

to the next level the best way that I can.

It is important for the University community to know that we cannot

make the tremendous progress that I hope we can make without having a

strong sense of team work and a shared vision for how this University will

progress and become even a greater institution to serve students in the

decades to come. This is an exciting time to secure the future of Norfolk

State, and I feel that I am in the right place. I believe that I was brought

here for a reason. I am a Christian, and I believe that it is not a coincidence

that I’m here, but it is a matter of being put here for a purpose. I believe

that purpose will be revealed. I am happy that I have a dear and loving wife

in Dr. Beverly Roberts-Atwater who supports me and also supports the

University as first lady. I don’t believe the University can have a better first

lady than my wife. She loves students dearly. She supports the faculty, has

served as a faculty member, and is serving as a faculty member at EVMS.

Additionally, Beverly understands academics and she understands the role

of the president. She also knows how universities tick, how to relate to the

external publics and will serve us extremely well as a key advocate and as

a charming first lady.

We feel that we are a team and we know that there are many challenges

and opportunities at Norfolk State University. We are excited about the

future and we feel the future is very bright indeed.

behold, the Green and Gold!

14 Spring 2012

FEATURE

Behold magazine 15

ALUMNI

They are staying connected to the University through their involvement in the Norfolk State University Foundation Inc., the NSU Athletics Foundation Inc.and the Norfolk State University Alumni Association Inc. They are livingexamples of what NSU President Tony Atwater refers to as “Achieving Excellence and Success Beyond Measure.”

THREE PROUDNSU ALUMNI

By miChelle d. hill, ’96ALUMNI RELATIONS

16 Spring 2012

1960sJoan L. Rhodes-Copeland, ’66was recently named executive director of the cultural alliance of greaterhampton roads.

Beatrice Brown Jackson, ’67was crowned ms. alumni 2011-12.Jackson currently servesas the scholarship chairfor the new york metrochapter of the nSualumni association.

She has also served as chapter president, vice president and chaplain.

Colvin Gibson, ’68was appointed by the irving Firefightersrelief and retirement Fund board toserve a two-year term representingresidents. The board oversees a $130million defined benefit plan for morethan 300 active firefighters and about200 retired firefighters.

Melvin T. Stith, ’68 dean of the WhitmanSchool of managementat Syracuse university, was an inauguralinductee of the newlyestablished phd project hall of Fame.

The phd project is an award-winningprogram that aims to increase diversity in management.

Dennis R. Winston, ’69has been featured by Woodberry ForestSchool in “6 printmakers,” an exhibition of prints by six area artists in the Bakergallery of the Walker Fine arts center.The “6 printmakers” is part of a series of exhibitions called Focus on the print. Winston is a previous faculty member of the Virginia museum, norfolk Stateuniversity and Virginia commonwealthuniversity.

1970sBrenda Exum, ’71was awarded the Board member of the year award from the united Way of South hampton roads minorityadvisory council.

Karl Brockenbrough, ’75 vice president for administration at BowieState university, was selected to serve ona committee that was established by theu.S. department of education to makerecommendations on how the federalgovernment should measure the quality of teacher education programs.Brockenbrough represents the nationalassociation of college and universityBusiness officers.

Julien G. Patterson, ’76 chief executive officer of omniplex WorldServices corp. wasrecently appointed byVirginia governor Bobmcdonnell to serve as amember of the norfolk

State university Board of Visitors.

Patricia Saunders Nixon, ’78, ’88vocal instructor in thenSu music departmentand former directorof the nSu Vocal Jazzensemble, has earnedthe doctor of musicalarts Vocal performance

at Shenandoah university conservatory.nixon is also the director of the Juniormusic program, an extension of the nSumusic department.

1980sLaWarren Patterson, ’82was recognized in u.S. Black engineerand information Technology magazine’sTop Blacks in the military. pattersonserves as commander of 7th Signalcommand at Fort gordon, ga., whichoperates and defends the u.S. army’sportion of the global information grid.

William A. Bagby, ’69president, nSu Foundation inc.

William A. Bagby, ’69, president of the Norfolk State

University Foundation Inc., is a seasoned professional

with more than 40 years of industry experience. He

credits NSU with providing the self-assurance and skills needed

to be successful. “If one recognizes the opportunities in life

which NSU provides, and acts upon them, opportunities are

boundless,” said Bagby. It’s a view that he took into consideration

when he decided to seek the foundation presidency. “I had been

on the NSUF for nine years and I was familiar with the

foundation, its mission and board of directors and the needs of

the University, all of which gave me the experience to think that I

could serve as president and do a good job.”

A member of the foundation since 2001, Bagby is devoted

to providing the highest level of constituent service. “I want to

make sure that the foundation is seen not only as a safe keeper

of funds but as shepherds willing to provide adequate reporting

on how funds are being utilized.” Leading this $23 million

foundation is no easy task; however, because of his NSU

educational experience Bagby is confident in his role as

president. “A leader is not afraid to think and do the

unconventional, but in that process will try and build a

consensus,” he said. “If there is no consensus, I will do the best

I can to move in the direction that I think is correct.”

He knows that he is sometimes accused of having what he

calls “the smartest guy in the room syndrome” and admits that

at times he is guilty of that. yet at the same time, he believes

that a leader should surround himself with smart people and

give them the space to do what they do well and let them take

the credit.

Bagby has a fierce loyalty to and love of NSU which he

hopes will translate into leading the foundation in a direction

that significantly increases the percentage of alumni who give

financially to the University. And though he would like that to

be his legacy as the foundation board president, he said he

simply wants to be known as “a poor ass kid from Norfolk, Va.,

who took an NSU education, traveled the world and is now

trying to give something back.”

COMPASSIONATE. INSIGHTFUL. LOYAL.

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Walter R. Clemons, ’87is the superintendent of northamptoncounty public Schools on the easternShore. he previously served as theassistant superintendent for humanresources/administrative services forFranklin city public Schools. clemons has worked in education for more than 20 years.

Gregory Earls, ’88award-winning director and self-proclaimed “frustrated artist,” haswritten his first novel, “empire of light.” he currently resides in Venice, calif., andholds a job at 20th century Fox in theFeature post production department.

Lloyd Banks, ’89 operations manager for the university of Virginia’s graduateFinancial aid programwas appointed (in July 2011) by Virginia governor Bob

mcdonnell to serve as a member of thenorfolk State university Board of Visitors.

1990sStephanie Moore, ’96was a 2011 Women of color inTechnology (Woc) all-Star awardrecipient. The Woc in Technology all-Star award is a very competitivenational award that recognizes andhonors the exceptional achievements of distinguished multicultural womenwho have excelled in the fields ofScience, Technology, engineering and mathematics (STem).

Valenté Frazier, ’98emmy award-Winning makeup artist was featured in the make-up artistmagazine (issue 94).

Thelma V. Hinton, ’98has been appointed to the Virginia legal aid Society Board ofdirectors. She serves as a member of the Suffolkpublic School Board, previously serving as

vice chairperson for the Suffolkredevelopment and housing authority.She is also an active member of the eastSuffolk Federated civic league.

Leslie E. Murray, ’99was recently named the head of thenewly formed psychiatry department at lakeview medical center. murraygraduated summa cum laude fromnorfolk State university.

2000sVelveeta Reid-Hairston, ’00

president and owner of Family Training andassessment Servicesllc, was selected as an honored member of the Biltmore Who’s Who executive and

professional registry, which recognizesher commitment to excellence incommunity social work and networking.

Toiya Sosa, '00was recognized as the outstandingyoung professional for the eastern region of the national urban league.Sosa received this prestigious award at the national urban league conference in Boston, mass.

Eiesha Williamson, ’04former miss nSu ’01-’02, is currently aprofessional cheerleader for the nFl ‘scarolina panthers Football team.

Katrina Field, ’08is the new legislative assistant todelegate algie T. howell, Jr., 90thdistrict. Field was one of nSu’s firststudents to intern at The Washingtoncenter and, upon her return to campus,started a student organization calledSTand, to bring awareness to genocide in Sudan.

Tomisha L. Brock, ’11was recently named director of bands at elizabeth city State university.

Frances W. Steward, ’71president, nSu athletics Foundation inc.

Frances W. Steward remembers when she was one of the

few women to serve on the Norfolk State University

Athletics Foundation Board. “The board was predominantly

male, and I felt that it was extremely important to increase the

involvement of women on the board,” said Steward. In 2004, she

was elected president of the NSU Athletics Foundation Board and

more than seven years later, continues in that capacity.

The driving force behind all that she does can be traced back

to caring about what happens to student-athletes. Long before

becoming NSUAF president, Steward was an advocate for the

academic success of NSU’s student-athletes. “I wanted to play

a critical role in raising scholarship dollars for our student-

athletes,” she said. That love and commitment has been

rewarded. Over the years, Steward has received numerous

awards recognizing her dedication to NSU athletics and her

leadership. When she received the National Association for

Equal Opportunity in Higher Education award in 1989, the

remarks made by entertainer Bill Cosby hit home for her. “He

basically stated that each individual needed to accept

responsibility for furthering the education of the next

generation,” she said. “I want my legacy to reflect that I accepted

the responsibility and that I’ve worked hard to raise scholarship

dollars for our student-athletes.”

While she sees herself as a firm, fair and friendly leader, there

are some things that she will not compromise on. “As a leader,

it is important that I stay true to my personal values and that I

ensure that everyone has a fair chance at success,” said Steward.

The 1971 graduate and entrepreneur credits NSU with the

love of her life, Chester L. Steward Sr., ’71, and for more than

25 years of employment with the federal government. Currently,

she is working on a Lettermen’s Club, for former athletes; and

the Spartan Walk, which was started to raise scholarship funds

for fifth-year student-athletes. “If it were not for Norfolk State

I don’t know where I would be. I’m motivated to give back,” she

said. “That’s why I created the Frances W. Steward Endowed

Scholarship for student-athletes. This is my way of giving back

to NSU and its students for what it gave me.”

DEDICATED. ENTHUSIASTIC. DETERMINED.

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18 Spring 2012

Gregory O. Grimes, ’86president, nSu alumni association inc.

Since graduating in 1986, Gregory O. Grimes has proudly

served the NSU family in a variety of alumni leadership

roles. “I’ve had the opportunity to learn and to be

mentored by many of the organization’s past leaders,” he said.

His most recent role as president of the NSU Alumni

Association Inc. can be attributed to the confidence his alumni

mentors had in his ability to take on the job and his desire to

make a difference. The leadership qualities he most admires are

diplomacy and respect. “I believe diplomacy and respect are

essential aspects of any leader,” he said, “and most importantly

to me.”

Elected by the members of the NSUAA Board of Directors

in May 2011, Grimes’ mission is to lead a successful organization

that welcomes the participation and expertise of multiple

Spartan generations that care deeply for their beloved alma

mater. Over the years, he has consistently placed a strong

emphasis on cultivating new alumni participation. “I can recall

being a new graduate and attending my very first alumni

meeting. At that time I felt very challenged to become involved.”

That feeling has fueled his desire to bridge the gap between

the former and future leaders of the NSUAA. “It is imperative

that we continue to find ways to reach our alumni that graduated

in the 1990s and 2000s as well as reclaim those that came before

that,” said Grimes. “Once we connect with these groups, we can

then encourage them to become active participants in the

NSUAA and the life of the University.”

He sees technology as a way of reaching out to all alumni.

“Communicating with alumni is extremely important, and the

use of multiple platforms including social media is important

to accomplish such tasks,” Grimes said. “We need to be able to

reach alumni around the world and share our good news with

them and allow them to share their good news with us,” he said.

As president of a multigenerational organization, “I want to

build a stronger and more representative Alumni Association

that will continue to provide strong support to the University

for years to come.”

AWARD PROGRAM CRITERIAAt the end of each fiscal year, the president of Norfolk State

University will present the President’s Golden Sabre Award to the

NSUAA chapter that makes the largest financial contribution

(throughout the fiscal year) to the University. Participating chapters

must be financially recognized by the NSUAA. To be considered,

chapters must submit all monies to the NSU Foundation on or before

June 15. Pledges will not be considered.

RECOGNITION AND HONORS• The winning chapter will be announced by the president of

Norfolk State University at the NSUAA’s Annual Summer

Leadership Conference

• The president of the winning chapter will receive the coveted

President’s Golden Sabre Award

• The winning chapter will be honored at a ceremonial dinner

hosted by the president

• Each member of the winning chapter will receive a certificate

of appreciation from Norfolk State University

GIVING FROM PAGE 2

ContributinG PhotoGrAPhers rAndy sinGleton, ’87 mAuriCe hAwkins, ’98 robert rAndAll, ’73 Alvin Cuffee

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