NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY® W A A V E E S S MAKING August 2014, Issue 30 A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends of Norfolk State University E ddie N. Moore Jr., NSU interim president and CEO, made it clear in his first State of the University Address that Norfolk State University must change and that the University is here to serve and act in the best interest of its students. Moore delivered the speech Monday, Aug.11, to approximately 500 faculty, staff and University supporters, at the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center. The theme of the speech, “Forging Onward,” was taken from words in the University’s Alma Mater written by Dr. Carl Haywood ’71. “Not since NSU’s inception in 1935,” said Moore, “has the need for demonstrating evidence of progress and sustainability been so great.” “Norfolk State University must forge onward as a quality institution of higher learning,” he said. “We must forge through the many challenges and opportunities before us and, more importantly, we must be prepared and be willing to change.” Moore did not mince words, telling the audience that the next six months are critical to NSU’s survival and success referring to the December review by the University’s accrediting body, the Southern Association of Colleges and Continued on page 4 nSU Must Change to N orfolk State University’s Golden Key International Honour Society received the Key Chapter Award in North America for 2014. It is one of Golden Key’s most prestigious honors. The University is among 23 chapters in North America honored. The award was presented in Boston, Massachusetts, Aug. 3, during the Golden Key International Honour Society Summit. The Key Chapter Award is presented annually to select Golden Key chapters that have achieved a Gold chapter standard, the highest possible reporting in the Society. In order for a chapter to achieve this status, it must fulfill all activity and service requirements determined by Golden Key headquarters. Yet, only 25 percent of the Society’s chapters achieve gold status, which does not necessarily ensure being named a Key Chapter. Of the 84 chapters that earned a gold status in 2014, only 23 were named a Key Chapter for the 2013- 2014 academic year. In addition, the NSU chapter also received recognition on its 20th Anniversary. Dr. Clarence D. Coleman, NSU vice provost and Golden Key advisor, who remembers the obstacles he faced when working to establish the chapter 20 years ago, is grateful and proud of the recognition. “The credit for the award is definitely attributed to our chapter leaders Don D. Manigault, Christeane Raflores, Javanese Fuller, Precious Dawkins and other dedicated members,” Coleman said. “This highlights Norfolk State University as a leader among the top 15 percent of all Golden Key Chapters internationally. “It is an honor and a privilege to work with these outstanding students.” NSU Golden Key Chapter Receives Recognition Forge Onward Dr. Clarence Coleman Don Manigault
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NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY®
WWAAVVEESSMAKING
August 2014, Issue 30
A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends of Norfolk State University
Eddie N. Moore Jr., NSU interim president and CEO, made it clear in hisfirst State of the University Address that Norfolk State University mustchange and that the University is here to serve and act in the bestinterest of its students.
Moore delivered the speech Monday, Aug.11, to approximately 500 faculty,staff and University supporters, at the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center. The theme of the speech, “Forging Onward,” was taken from words in theUniversity’s Alma Mater written by Dr. Carl Haywood ’71. “Not since NSU’sinception in 1935,” said Moore, “has the need for demonstrating evidence ofprogress and sustainability been so great.” “Norfolk State University must forge onward as a quality institution ofhigher learning,” he said. “We must forge through the many challenges andopportunities before us and, more importantly, we must be prepared and bewilling to change.” Moore did not mince words, telling the audience that the next six monthsare critical to NSU’s survival and success referring to the December review bythe University’s accrediting body, the Southern Association of Colleges and
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Norfolk State University’sGolden Key InternationalHonour Society received theKey Chapter Award in North
America for 2014. It is one of GoldenKey’s most prestigious honors. TheUniversity is among 23 chapters inNorth America honored. The award was presented inBoston, Massachusetts, Aug. 3, duringthe Golden Key International HonourSociety Summit. The Key Chapter Award ispresented annually to select GoldenKey chapters that have achieved aGold chapter standard, the highestpossible reporting in the Society. Inorder for a chapter to achieve thisstatus, it must fulfill all activity andservice requirements determined byGolden Key headquarters. Yet, only 25 percent of the Society’schapters achieve goldstatus, which does notnecessarily ensure beingnamed a Key Chapter.Of the 84 chapters thatearned a gold status in2014, only 23 werenamed a KeyChapter forthe 2013-2014 academicyear.
In addition, the NSU chapter also received recognition on its 20thAnniversary. Dr. Clarence D. Coleman, NSU viceprovost and Golden Key advisor, whoremembers the obstacles he facedwhen working to establish thechapter 20 years ago, is grateful andproud of the recognition. “The credit for the award isdefinitely attributed to our chapterleaders Don D. Manigault, ChristeaneRaflores, Javanese Fuller, PreciousDawkins and other dedicatedmembers,” Coleman said. “Thishighlights Norfolk State University as a leader among the top 15 percentof all Golden Key Chaptersinternationally. “It is an honor and a privilege to work with these outstandingstudents.”
NSU Golden Key Chapter Receives Recognition
ForgeOnward
Dr. Clarence Coleman
Don Manigault
College of Liberal Arts
Department of Army rotCCapt. Nicole M. Griffith
Master Sgt. william w. Schneider
Department of History andInterdisciplinary StudiesDr. Khadijah MillerAssociate Professor and Chair
Dr. Charles FordProfessor and History ProgramDirector
Dr. Kay LewisAssistant Professor, History
Dr. Aprilfaye ManalangAssistant Professor, InterdisciplinaryStudies
Department of MassCommunications and JournalismDr. tony AtwaterProfessor
Department of PsychologyDr. Andrew FranklinAssistant Professor
Dr. erica russellAssistant Professor
Dr. Debb ScottAssistant Professor
Department of SociologyDr. yuying ShenAssistant Professor
Dr. David SpinnerAssociate ProfessorCriminal Justice Program Director
Dr. Carlene turnerAssociate Professor
Department of visual and Performing ArtsDr. Carl HaywoodProfessor and Chair
Solomon IsekeijeAssociate ProfessorFine Arts Program Director
Anthony StockardAssociate ProfessorDirector of Drama and Theater
College of Science,engineering and technology
Department of Computer ScienceDr. yen-Hung HuAssociate Professor
Dr. Claude turnerAssociate Professor
Department of MathematicsDr. Shahrooz MoosavizadehProfessor and Chair
Department of Navy rotCLt. Brian Dunn
Lt. Aaron willmarth
Department of Nursing and Allied HealthDr. Jessica ParrottAssociate Professor and Chair
Linda BrownInstructor, Nursing
Stephanie tuggle-riddickInstructor, Nursing
Alicia FritzInstructor, Allied Health
Dr. Cynthia runnellsAssistant Professor, Nursing
Lisa ScottInstructor, Nursing
Center for MaterialsresearchDr. Frances williamsDirector and Professor of Engineering
School of Business
Dr. Anh NgoAssistant Professor
School of educationDr. Denise LittletonProfessor and Dean
Department of Health, Physicaleducation and exercise ScienceDr. tarin HamptonAssociate ProfessorDirector, Dance Theater
Department of Secondaryeducation and School LeadershipDr. Norma BrumageAssociate Professor and Chair
Dr. vonda thweattAssistant Professor
Making Waves 2
Making waves is publishedby the Office of Communications
ProvoSt ANNoUNCeS New FACULtyAND FACULty APPoINtMeNtSDr. Sandra J. DeLoatch, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs,introduced 26 new faculty at the University’s Opening Session held Monday, Aug.11. Of the 26 new faculty hires, 11 are part of the College of Liberal Arts; 8 are in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology; 5 are part of theEthelyn R. Strong School of Social Work and 1 each in the School of Business andthe School of Education. In addition, Dr. DeLoatch announced new deans anddepartment chairs. Below is the list of new faculty and faculty appointments.
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When students walk into the Spartan HealthCenter, they should be able to sense a noticeabledifference: soft music in the waiting area andexpanded services. The health center, located
in Spartan Station, is under a new provider, Fort Norfolk Plaza Urgent Care. Under the contract, health records will be kept using a state-of-the-art electronic medical records system thatpromises to improve documentation and record keeping of each student whovisits the center. Additional personnel are expected to help students to be seenin a timelier manner, while an interactive web link, scheduled to be launched inmid-September, will allow students to make appointments using their smartphones or tablets. The Spartan Health Center’s day-to-day operations will be led by Benita Jones,M.D., a board-certified family physician with 16 years of urgent and primary careexperience. The health center staff also includes family nurse practitionerDarylnet Lyttle, licensed practical nurse Denise Baily and medical assistant KifaWhite. The Division of Student Affairs will evaluate the contractor through its annual student evaluation, in addition to feedback students can provide on a per visit basis. Hours for the Spartan Health Center are Mondays-Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The after-hours on-call phone number is (757) 747-7607.
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Alison Davis-tariq,director of applicationservices, was electedto a three-year-termon the Association ofCollegiate ComputingServices (ACCS)Advisory Board.
ACCS is a state-level organization thatsupports the sharing of informationamong technology professionals inVirginia’s colleges and universities.Davis-Tariq also recently receivedcertifications in both projectmanagement and InformationTechnology Infrastructure Library(ITIL®).
Henry Louis “Skip” Gates Jr.’sdocumentary series, The AfricanAmericans: ManyRivers to Cross,has been nominatedfor an Emmy.
Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander,NSU professor of history, appeared in the documentary, which premieredin 2013. The documentary details thejourney African Americans have madein this country from the origins ofslavery right up to the nation’s firstblack president, touching on social,political and religious dynamics.
Arnold Modlin,geography instructor,is collaborating on research withcolleagues at theUniversity of Mary Washington,University of
Southern Mississippi, University of
Tennessee, Texas Tech University andArmstrong Atlantic University thatfocuses on plantation museums. Thegroup recently received a grant fromthe National Science Foundationtotaling $445,423 over three years.
Dr. Aprylla Lanz,associate professor of mathematics,presented researchon methamphetamine,HIV and men seekingmen at the Society forIndustrial and
Applied Mathematics (SIAM)Conference for Life Sciences on Aug. 6in Charlotte, North Carolina. The titleof her presentation was “The Role ofMethamphetamine in TransmissionDynamics of HIV in MSM Population.”She presented “Mentoring MinorityUndergraduate Students inMathematics at Norfolk StateUniversity,” at the MathFest inPortland, Oregon, on Aug. 9.
Jonathan walker,assistant dean ofstudents and directorof living-learningcommunities,traveled to Olympia,Washington,(Evergreen State
College) for the Washington Centerfor Improving the Quality ofUndergraduate Education’s 16thAnnual National Learning CommunitySummer Institute. He served as aresource faculty member andpresented on learning/living-learningcommunities.
CAMPUS BrIeFS
Alison Davis-tariq
Arnold Modlin
Dr. Aprylla Lanz
Jonathan walker
ProvoSt ANNoUNCeS New FACULtyAND FACULty APPoINtMeNtS
Dr. Benita w. Jones
Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander
Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC). “The review by SACS-COC willdetermine whether Norfolk State will be removed from warning, placed onprobation or continue on warning for the six to 12 months after its decision,”he said.
But the University will not stand still in the interim, said Moore. During thenext six to 12 months, efforts will be concentrated on five strategic goals:
• Ensuring the financial integrity of the institution by producing complete and audited financial statements• Ensuring the fiscal stability of the institution through a balanced budget, financial monitoring system and aggressive fundraising efforts• Eliminating all items of concern identified by SACS• Increasing campus safety efforts to include safety education and sexual assault prevention• Implementing a consistent and responsive governmental outreach effort
Additionally, Moore said that the University must be student-centered and geared toward the institution’s upward trajectory which includes the following efforts:
• Revamping the general education program • Increasing science and technology literacy• Eliminating academic programs that are not in demand or fail to demonstrate sustainability• Placing emphasis on providing students with the best teacher-scholars—those with terminal degrees and focused on student success• Evaluating University employees on their performance and holding them accountable for their action or inaction• Monitoring and assessing customer service on a regular basis• Emphasizing and cultivating a culture of philanthropy at all levels• Continuing to work smarter not harder to ensure the success of students and the institution
Moore said that in order for the University to forge onward that it must bewilling and prepared to change. “As we take the steps necessary to forgeonward,” he said, “we are closer to achieving and demonstrating institutionaleffectiveness. I am committed to this purpose and ask that you join me.”
NSU Must Change Continued from page 1
ethelyn r. Strong School of Social work
Dr. rowena G. wilsonProfessor and Dean
Dr. tina Abrefa-GyanAssistant Professor
Dr. Charles BiroreAssistant Professor
Dr. Jason SawyerAssistant Professor
Dr. Angela ShuttlesworthAssistant Professor
Dr. viola vaughan-edenAssociate Professor
School of Graduate Studies and research
Dr. Desideria S. HackerAssistant Dean
School of extended Learning
Dr. Dorothy L.r. JonesProfessor and Dean
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