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from the Campus of Tennessee State University • September/October 2012
Mathematical Sciences receives $300K research grant The Tennessee State University Department of Mathematical Sciences has received a $300,000 research grant to promote research in applied mathematics and curriculum development. The grant is the result of a collaborative proposal submitted by several faculty members and funded by the National Science Foundation. The grant will support a project titled, “New Curriculum and Undergraduate Research in Applied Mathematics” under the direction of Drs. Dorjsuren Badamdorj, Ghan Bhatt, Patricio Jara, Sandra Scheick and Martene Stanberry. The grant project will develop a new applied mathematics program and increase interdisciplinary undergraduate research activities in STEM fields at TSU. “This grant represents the dedication of the faculty for research, and their commitment to enhance the curriculum in attracting students in mathematical sciences,” said Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, dean of the College of Engineering. The project will focus on four objectives: • Develop new applied mathematics courses and curriculum; • Institutionalize a new concentration in applied mathematics for the B.S. in mathematics; • Enhance the educational and research experiences of STEM students through classes, summer workshops and seminars in applied mathematics, and; • Increase the amount of mathematics majors at TSU by 10 percent.
College of Ag awarded $2.44 million The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $2.44 million to Tennessee State University’s College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences’ Food Safety team to help reduce incidences of foodborne illness. The grant, awarded through USDA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), will be used to help reduce illnesses from salmonella and campylobacter by improving consumer storage, handling and preparation of raw and ready-toeat poultry, eggs and poultry products. “This award solidifies Tennessee State University’s leadership in food safety research and education,” said Dr. Chandra Reddy, dean of the College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences. According to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die each year as a result of foodborne diseases. Surveillance (FoodNet) data reported by the CDC lists salmonella infection as the most commonly reported foodborne infection, followed by campylobacter.
TSU awarded $4.8 million from Department of Education Tennessee State University has been awarded more than $4.8 million by the U.S. Department of Education as part of a national effort to strengthen Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
qualify students to teach; acquiring real-estate property in connection with construction, renovations or additions that may improve campus facilities; and funding faculty and staff development.
According to the U.S. Department of Education, the five-year grants — titled “Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities” — will be used for activities such as curriculum reform; counseling and student service programs; establishing teacher education programs designed to
TSU’s grant is part of nearly $228 million being awarded to 97 HBCU’s across the country. The DOE awarded more than $10.1 million of federal grants to a majority of Tennessee’s HBCU’s with TSU receiving the highest grant amount of any HBCU in the state.
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Meet the TSU 2012-2013 Royal Court
Miss Tennessee State University Danicia Marie Hayes is the daughter of the Reverend Daniel M. Hayes, Sr. and Mrs. Janice A. Hayes. She has maintained a 3.8 GPA while majoring in Psychology with a minor in Biology. She has held memberships in two National Honor Societies: Phi Eta Sigma and Golden Key International Honor Society. She is a member of the F.I.R.S.T. L.A.D.I.E.S. Club, the MARC Program, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and was a TSU cheerleader for three years. Mr. Tennessee State University Sidney Mandell Johnson is the son of Embrick and Julia Johnson. He has remained on the Dean’s List while majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Supply Chain Management. Johnson has served in the Student Government Association and has been involved as the Service and Outreach Chairman of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Additionally, he has served as vice president of the PanHellenic Council and has worked with the “I AM” freshman mentoring project. Johnson has further served on the State Farm National Youth Advisory Board, as an oncampus human resource recruiter for the United States Department of Defense and has assisted many students with internship placement opportunities. Miss Senior Kamry Gregory is the daughter of Pamela and Steven Gregory. She is majoring in Cardio Respiratory Care Sciences with a minor in Psychology. She is a member of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity Inc., and served as
Miss Alpha Phi Omega 2011-2012. She is a tutor for the Department of Disabled Student Services Department at TSU and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
member of New Direction Gospel Choir and participated in the “I AM” freshman mentoring program. She is also an active volunteer at Centennial Women’s and Children’s Hospital in downtown Nashville.
Mr. Senior Tallen Street is the son of Birtha Mae Street. He was born in Olivet Branch, Miss. and currently resides in Memphis, Tenn. Street is majoring in Mass Communication with a concentration in Integrated Marketing. His TSU involvements include Allure Modeling Group, Fashion Guild and Students with Advanced Guidance.
Mr. Sophomore Alonzo Furtick is the son of Ms. Halima McCray and a native of Charlotte, N.C. He is majoring in Art/Graphic Design with a concentration in Architecture. Furtick participated in the “I AM” freshman mentoring project, and is a member of the University’s Honors Program and “The Dream Project.” Furtick served in the Student Government Association as chaplain during his freshman year.
Miss Junior Savannah Salters is the daughter of Sabrina Steward-Salters and was born in Washington, D.C. She is majoring in Health Sciences. Salters is a member of the University’s Honors Program, New Direction Gospel Choir, Leadership TSU and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Miss Freshman Thadijah Burks is the daughter of Earl F. and LáTonya S. Woods and a native of Jackson, Tenn. She is majoring in Political Science. During high school, she maintained a 4.0 GPA and received numerous community service and leadership awards. Burks participated in a number of clubs and organizations, including DECA, Money & ME, Mona Lisa’s Dance Team, Liberty Ambassadors, Beta Club and completed more than 200 hours of service activities.
Mr. Junior Kumani Bonner is the son of Ms. Kisha Bonner and Mr. Kimani Fambro. Bonner was born in Warren, Ohio and is majoring in Criminal Justice. He currently serves as vice president for the Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorpo- Mr. Freshman rated, and is a member of the Collegiate Delvakio Brown is from Bolivar, Tenn. 100 and the University’s Honors Program. majoring in Mass Communication with a concentration in Broadcasting. He is Miss Sophomore involved in public speaking, singing and Tiera Eggleston is the daughter of community service. During high school, Ms. Rhonda Robinson and Mr. Joseph he was actively involved in the Tennessee Eggleston and step-daughter of Mr. State 4-H Council, Face of EF Tours, and Timothy Farrar. She is from Chicago, the Mr. Bow 2012 Scholarship Pageant Ill. majoring in Nursing. Eggleston is a program.
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TSU’s Student Government helps students stay enrolled with emergency funds Tennessee State University students who face last-minute bills or having to stop their academic careers now have an advocate in the school’s Student Government Association. The SGA has allocated nearly $8,000 to help other students satisfy nominal fees and costs that would block them from full enrollment. The “students helping students” initiative is led by SGA President David Rawles, a senior Business Administration major from Washington, D.C., who experienced the anxiety of nearly being purged during his freshman year. Through SGA’s support, nearly 30 scholarships have been awarded to fellow students meeting the basic criteria of at least a 2.75 GPA and demonstrated financial need. Rawles says he hopes the effort will continue beyond his one-year administration, which ends after the May 2013 graduation. In addition to SGA, Rawles is a member of the DREAM and YEP mentorship programs.
Flenory featured in new film, Unconditional Debuting in theaters nationwide September 21
Written and directed by Brent McCorkle, Unconditional tells the story of Samantha Crawford (Lynn Collins), an acclaimed storybook artist who seemingly had it all until she lost the love she cherished the most. When Sam’s storybook marriage is ripped away from her, she loses her faith and her will to live. Now fighting with despair, Samantha is obsessed with tracking down the murderer of her husband. However, a death-defying encounter with two children leads to a reunion with her oldest friend, Joe “Papa Joe” Bradford (Michael Ealy)… and begins Sam’s journey back toward God’s unconditional love.
Tennessee State University alumnus Reegus Flenory will grace the big screen Sept. 21 when the inspiring new film, Unconditional, hits theaters nationwide. Unconditional is a stirring film that will touch audiences and challenge them to consider what is most important in their own lives. The movie’s heartfelt themes include reconciliation, second chances, forgiveness, sacrifice and the true meaning of unconditional love. Flenory, a 1999 graduate, portrays “Big Mac” a prison inmate who bullies and intimidates others in his intent to run the ward. Flenory has stretched his acting chops in a number of film and stage productions, including Winner Takes All (1998), False Prophets (2006) and Generational Curses (2009), to name a few. He has also written and directed work through his company, Reegus Flenory Productions. In Unconditional, Flenory joins a stellar cast starring Lynn Collins (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, 50 First Dates, and The Lake House) and Michael Ealy (Think Like a Man, Seven Pounds, 2 Fast 2 Furious, and Barbershop).
Modeled after the real-life of “Papa” Joe, Unconditional serves not only to entertain but also to inspire moviegoers to serve in areas of need just like Joe Bradford. Currently, Joe Bradford serves seven at-risk communities in and around Nashville through his ministry — Elijah’s Heart. It is through this ministry that he champions a city-wide multiracial choir and coordinates walks of love where food and clothing are provided to those in need.
Hamilton joins Armstrong Teasdale Armstrong Teasdale LLP, with more than 250 lawyers in offices across the U.S. and China, has announced Tennessee State University alumna Sheena Hamilton as a new associate. Hamilton, a member of the Litigation practice group, focuses on employment and labor defense. She received her J.D. in 2010 from Saint Louis University School of Law and B.A. in English from Tennessee State University in 2005. Hamilton clerked for Catherine Perry, chief judge of the U.S. Eastern District of Missouri from 2010 until joining Armstrong Teasdale. She is also an adjunct professor of moot court at Saint Louis University School of Law. Hamilton is admitted to practice in Missouri and Illinois. She is on the Women Lawyers Association of Greater St. Louis’ Board of Directors, the Mound City Bar Association’s Executive Board, and assistant editor of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division’s practice-oriented publication, The Young Lawyer.
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SUNY Oneonta names Thompson provost
In an arena in which few women, and even fewer AfricanAmerican women, have made advancements, Dr. Maria Thompson continues on the academic fast track and is well on her way to a future presidential post.
Institute serves to accelerate TSU’s growing industry-research collaborations with Boeing, IBM, Raytheon, General Motors, DuPont and other companies, and equips undergraduate and graduate programs, such as the doctoral degree program in Computer Information Systems Engineering, with additional infrastructure to complement existing research efforts in the areas of advanced scientific visualization, smart-sensor networking and materials science and engineering. All total, her grant awards for capital improvements exceed $4 million.
The former vice president and chief federal relations officer of Research and Sponsored Programs at Tennessee State University and 1983 alumna currently serves as provost and vice president for academic affairs at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Oneonta. Thompson began her post July 2011.
For the past decade, Thompson’s managerial skill has earned her a rapid elevation from research specialist to research director to research vice president to her current position as provost and vice president for academic affairs. Thompson has authored numerous articles and presentations which foster the science endeavor and the research enterprise, and has presented her work at conferences nationwide. In addition, she founded the Capital City Research Consortium (CCRC), an affiliation of six universities - with Tennessee State University as the lead institution - to foster economic and academic growth in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and to create and promote long-term economic development and job creation.
In her first year as provost, Thompson worked in close collaboration with faculty governance at SUNY Oneonta to achieve three major accomplishments: 1) developed a plan for restructuring the division of academic affairs to improve the long-term strategic position and functioning of the institution, 2) established a leadership development series for department chairs to help them develop and strengthen core leadership skills and, 3) initiated the first academic master plan for the campus which clearly articulates goals and aligns resources for advancing the academic enterprise. Thompson earned a master’s from The Ohio State University, followed by a doctorate from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. In addition to her academic record, she was selected for and completed the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) Leadership Development Institute in 2005, the Millennium Leadership Initiative Institute in 2010 and completed the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University in 2011.
Thompson approaches her responsibilities with a studentcentered perspective. While serving as vice president of research and sponsored programs at TSU, she also developed the scholarship model — The Scholar in U (TSU) Experience — which is a multi-year interdisciplinary program that immerses undergraduate students in enhanced learning contributing to their intellectual, professional and personal growth. TSU used the model to leverage existing resources to create “grand rounds” that include undergraduate research, study abroad, service learning, industry internships and enterprise leadership. This highly successful model has been published and presented nationally and it has received funding from federal and state agencies.
Before joining Oneonta as provost, Thompson managed an ever-growing research enterprise of more than $40 million in externally-funded annual awards at TSU, which included obtaining a $1.3 million National Science Foundation grant to establish the Tennessee State University Interdisciplinary Graduate Engineering Research (TIGER) Institute. The TIGER
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College of Agriculture,
Human and Natural Sciences
Sustaining excellence through research, scholarship and outreach
The College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences had an eventful year with a number of centennial activities and the integration of the Departments of Biology and Chemistry and the Center for Prevention Research within its agricultural programs. The college invited outstanding scholars and leaders to speak to faculty and students as part of the Centennial Celebration, including Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, interim director of the National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Dr. Barry Sharpless, winner of 2001 Nobel Prize, and Mr. Karl Dean, mayor of the city of Nashville. The college has also added a number of new research and teaching facilities including a Greenhouse Complex and a Landscape Studio. Further, ground was broken for a 30,000 square foot Agricultural Biotechnology building, which will house a number of state-of-the art research labs, classrooms, meeting spaces and advanced agricultural pursuits by faculty and students. Over the last four years, student enrollment has doubled with the most dramatic enrollment change in the master’s program in Agricultural Sciences catapulting from 18 in Fall 2007 to 86 in Fall 2012. Total student enrollment in the college is now at about 1,100. In the last two years, the college has continued its focus on recruiting a number of outstanding researchers and extension specialists to broaden the scope of research and graduate training. Research, scholarship and outreach are important mission areas of the college along with academic programs. The college has made significant strides in securing external funding for these activities. Last year, the college received $14.1 million from NIFA/USDA topping all other 1890 land grant institutions. In fact, the college’s current research and extension activities are funded to the tune of $52 million due to the dedicated work of faculty and staff. To transfer science and technology to the public, the college currently has personnel in 32 counties in Tennessee; this is also a very significant growth compared to 13 counties in 2007. The college has seen significant growth in the last four years, but recognizes there is still room to grow and improve graduation rates and the quality of research and outreach. Student support programs like the Dean’s Scholars Program can benefit from alumni contributions both in terms of financial and internship placements. The Dean’s Scholars program supports students of high achievement in conjunction with the Hope Scholarship program in the state of Tennessee and covers 100 percent of student expenses. This is an outstanding program and helps to recruit and retain outstanding students at TSU.
The College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences offers the following programs: Undergraduate B.S. Psychology Teacher Education Certifications Graduate • M.A.Ed. Human Performance and Sport Science • M.S. Psychology • M.Ed. Teaching and Learning • Ed.S. Educational Administration • Ed.D. Educational Administration • Ph.D. Psychology • Ed.D. Teaching andLearning Visit the College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences Web site for a complete list of degree specializations: www.tnstate.edu/agriculture CONTACT US College of Agriculture Tennessee State University Farrell-Westbrook Complex 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209 615-963-5438 agschool@tnstate.edu
Dr. Chandra Reddy is dean of the College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences and director of Research/Administrator of Extension. Reddy earned his B.S. and M.S degrees from Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University in India, and his Ph.D. degree in Agronomy from the University of Florida. Reddy is an agronomist by training and has focused his work on soil quality, crop production and environmental sustainability issues. Reddy is recognized both nationally and internationally and has received a number of prestigious awards. In 2010 Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, appointed Reddy to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education and Economics Advisory Board (NAREEEAB) for a three-year term.
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College of Business
The College of Business offers the following programs: Accounting
Preparing Tomorrow’s Business Leaders The College of Business has international accreditation through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and continues its long-standing history and commitment to teaching and learning. Approximately 950 students at Tennessee State University are currently majoring in business. Undergraduate majors are offered in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, and Economics and Finance. There are several concentrations and tracks within these majors as well. At the graduate level, the Master of Business Administration is offered with several concentrations drawing upon all four of the college’s academic departments for the required coursework. Additionally, the college is in the final negotiation stage to deliver the MBA program at Tianjian University in China and Melikshah University in Turkey. As the College of Business continues its commitment to academic quality and student success, plans are underway through Title III funds, to improve student learning in the college’s core courses by redesigning them to include more technology-based instruction and problem-based learning. This redesign effort will also include newly developed hybrid and online courses. Faculty resources within the college have also continued to grow. The college successfully recruited two distinguished scholars to hold the Frist Chair of Excellence in Business with a focus in Accounting and the newly endowed Chair of Excellence in Banking and Financial Services. The College of Business continues its campaign to raise funds for a third Chair of Excellence in Supply Chain Management and has currently raised $515,000 toward its $3 million goal.
Business Administration • Supply Chain Management • Hospitality Management • Human Resource Management • Management • Marketing • Real Estate and Urban Development Business Information Systems • E-Business Technology • Industry Concentration Economics and Finance • Economics • Finance • International Business Master of Business Administration Concentrations • Accounting • Economics and Finance • General MBA • Management of Information Systems • Supply Chain Management Visit the College of Business Web site for a complete list of degree specializations: www.tnstate.edu/business CONTACT US College of Business Tennessee State University Avon Williams Campus Holland Hall – Main Campus 330 10th Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37203-3401 (615) 963-7121 E-mail: cobinfo@tnstate.edu
Further, the college has established a “Wall of Excellence Scholarship Program” which provides scholarships to academically qualified undergraduate students. The college is also actively promoting its programs, students and faculty on social media at www. facebook.com/tnstatecob and www.twitter.com/tnstatecob.
Dr. James Ellzy is interim dean and a full professor in the College of Business (COB). He has also previously served as chair for the Department of Business Administration, chair for the Department of Business Information Systems, assistant dean of Undergraduate Studies and interim associate dean in the college. Further, he has led as dean of Admission and Records.
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College of Education
The College of Education offers the following programs:
Preparing Tomorrow’s Education Leaders The College of Education is preparing the next generation of educational leaders to gain the knowledge and hands-on skills in teaching, advising, multicultural awareness, research and public service. The college has successfully obtained a number of grants, including: •
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$493,626 from the Tennessee Department of Education/U.S. Department of Education to fund the Annual Institute for Special Education—Teacher Licensure; $328,671 from the Tennessee Department of Education/U.S. Department of Education to fund Become a Special Educator in Tennessee (BASE-TN); $8 million from the state of Tennessee/U.S. Department of Education to fund SITES-M/Race to the Top; $350,000 from the National Science Foundation to fund Career Commitment and retention in STEM (Building the STEM Workforce); $118,00 from the National Science Foundation to fund Cognitive Lab in Psychology; $30,000 from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to fund TMCF Teacher Quality and Retention Program—Summer Institute.
The college’s priority focus on student achievement is helping students reach their full potential as they prepare for a rewarding career as professional educators. Over 99 percent of students passed the Teacher Education Program PRAXIS Exams. The college’s students also earned a third place designation for “Outstanding Student Tennessee Education Association (STEA) Chapter.
Undergraduate B.S. Psychology Teacher Education Certifications Graduate • M.A.Ed. Human Performance and Sport Science • M.S. Psychology • M.Ed. Teaching and Learning • Ed.S. Educational Administration • Ed.D. Educational Administration • Ph.D. Psychology • Ed.D. Teaching andLearning Visit the College of Education Web site for a complete list of degree specializations: www.tnstate.edu/coe CONTACT US College of Education Tennessee State University Robert E. Clay Hall 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209 615-963-5451
Many faculty members in the college have also made successful achievements, including Drs. Chris Blazina and David Miler, who co-authored An International Psychology of Men: Theoretical Advances, Case Studies, and Clinical Innovations; Dr. David Miller, who received the first “Training and Education in Professional Psychology (TEPP) Award” from the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC); and Dr. Michael Freeman was honored by Johns Hopkins University as a Champion of Change and included in an exhibit, The Indispensible Role of Blacks at Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Heraldo Richards is the interim dean for the College of Business with teaching experience at the middle school, high school and college levels. He has published and presented extensively on assessment and diversity issues in special education and holds a Ph.D. in Learning Disabilities from Northwestern University, a M.A. degree from the University of Michigan, and a B.A. degree from the University of Chicago. Prior to his appointment at Tennessee State University in 2008, he held positions at Northwestern University, Vanderbilt University and Austin Peay State University. In 2010, he successfully led TSU’s Professional Education Unit through an accreditation review by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), resulting in high marks for the university. Richards was promoted to associate dean in 2011. He also served as interim head of the Department of Teaching and Learning for one year.
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College of ENGINEERING
Educating and training the global engineer The College of Engineering is challenged and committed to providing the highest quality industry-driven curricula in Engineering, Technology, Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science to meet the growing demand for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) professionals in industry, government and entrepreneurship.
The College of Engineering offers the following programs: • Aeronautical and Industrial Technology • Architectural Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer and Information Systems Engineering • Computer Science • Electrical and Computer Engineering
Recognizing the need for developing graduates with an appreciation for global awareness, solid engineering fundamentals and professionalism, the college strives to develop and promote an educational experience that produces the “global engineer” through life or language learning, a FE-based (Fundamentals of Engineering) curriculum for outcome assessment and critical skills in research, design, problem solving and communication. A dedicated faculty and staff seek to integrate innovative approaches to instruction, laboratory experience and internships to address the contemporary challenges of the profession and engage the community through service and outreach.
Visit the College of Engineering Web site for a complete list of degree specializations: www.tnstate.edu/engineering
The College of Engineering’s programs complement the student learning experience with aggressive research initiatives in areas such as intelligent sensors, robotics, manufacturing, environmental issues, data fusion, cyber-security, renewable energy, nano-materials and signal/image processing. The Engineering Research Institute (ERI) serves as the primary entity to collaborate and partner with industry and government, complemented by several research centers in specific areas of scientific investigation.
CONTACT US College of Engineering Tennessee State University Torrence Hall (Engineering Building) 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209 Phone: 615-963-5401
• Mathematical Sciences • Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
The college is continuously developing and implementing strategic initiatives to expand ACCESS for incoming students via preparation and recruitment, providing support to make it more AFFORDABLE to pursue degrees, and minimizing the ATTRITION of students while supporting the roadmap of the TSU Strategic and Academic Master Plan. This includes engagement with local middle and high schools, and community service to promote hands-on learning. As the leading producer of African-American engineers in the state, the college continues to strengthen its partnerships with local, regional and national corporations and government. Producing a diverse population of graduates has prepared quality students for employment with companies such as IBM, GM, Corps of Engineers, TDOT, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, P&G, and Boeing and the U.S. Navy and Air Force. Alumni are encouraged to inquire about the college’s academic programs for enrollment and visit to learn more about the historical and nurturing environment for student success. For more information, contact the ERI Director, research faculty, department heads or dean to initiate projects that benefit mutual interests and goals.
Dr. S. Keith Hargrove is dean of the College of Engineering and previously served as chairperson of the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing & Information Engineering in the Clarence Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Md. Hargrove earned a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tennesseee State University in 1985, a M.S. degree from the Missouri University of Science & Technology in Rolla, Mo. and his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa. Hargrove was a Boeing Welliver Faculty Fellow (2008) and a Harvard Fellow with the Division of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Harvard University (2005-2006). Hargrove has conducted research projects with Sikorsky Aircraft, Boeing, NASA, and the U.S. Army in systems engineering, design and manufacturing.
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College of HEALTH SCIENCES Preparing Tomorrow’s Health Care Leaders
Tennessee State University has been preparing health professionals in Nursing and Allied Health programs since 1974 when four programs, previously sponsored by Meharry Medical College, were newly organized into the School of Allied Health Professions. Since that time, several organizational changes have taken place, and today the “new” College of Health Sciences consists of 20 different degree and certificate programs and three public clinics training more than 2,600 students for health careers. The College of Health Sciences’ faculty members have worked hard to develop and support quality programs in Nursing, Physical Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Occupational Therapy, Health Information Management, Cardiorespiratory Care Sciences, Public Health, Health Sciences, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Health Care Administration and Planning and Human Performance and Sports Science. All of the college’s programs are accredited and prepares outstanding graduates to serve as health professionals in the community. The commitment to quality is evidenced by high pass rates on national and state boards in programs, and significant progress in research for both students and faculty. In 2011-12, the college’s faculty was responsible for 20 externally-funded grants and contracts and 36 publications in refereed journals and proceedings. In addition, students published or presented more than 65 research posters, presentations and publications. The students in the College of Health Sciences participate in a wide variety of service activities throughout the community. Future plans to grow the program include the development of a Ph.D. in Public Health and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.
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Cardio-Respiratory and Health Information Dental Hygiene Healthcare Administration and Planning Health Sciences Health Performance and Sport Sciences Nursing Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Public Health Speech Pathology and Audiology
Visit the College of Health Sciences Web site for a complete list of degree specializations: www.tnstate.edu/health_sciences CONTACT US College of Health Sciences Tennessee State University Campus Box 9639 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209-1561 (615) 963-5924
Dr. Kathleen McEnerney is the dean of the College of Health Sciences. Before joining TSU in 2001, McEnerney served as professor and chair for the Department of Clinical Sciences at California State University, Dominguez Hills. She earned her B.S. degree in medical technology and M.S. in medical biology from Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, and her Ph.D. in medical technology from The Catholic University of America.
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The College of Liberal Arts offers the following programs: MAJOR PROGRAMS
A broad education for achieving big dreams The College of Liberal Arts offers academic majors in the arts, humanities, and social sciences as well as general education courses and programs that cultivate the arts and mind for all of the university’s students. In its second year as a new college, the College of Liberal Arts is building on the ongoing achievements of its programs while exploring new opportunities as a more closely connected community of faculty and students. In addition to the outstanding individual teaching and scholarship among its faculty, the College of Liberal Arts hosted two academic conferences in 2011-2012 and looks forward to continuing to develop as a vital center for the humanities and social sciences. For students, highlights of recent months have included study-abroad experiences in Colombia and Germany, award-
Arts and Sciences** Communication* English* Music*
Art Criminal Justice History* Political Science*
MINOR PROGRAMS Africana Studies Intelligence Studies International Affairs Foreign Languages Geography Philosophy Women’s Studies * Liberal Arts majors also offered as minors. **Includes optional elementary teaching licensure.
Visit the College of Liberal Arts Web site for a complete list of degree specializations: www.tnstate.edu/cla CONTACT US College of Liberal Arts Tennessee State University 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209 Phone: 615-963-7518
winning creative productions, and recognitions for service and civic leadership among many other opportunities and achievements. As Tennessee State University enters its second century, the College of Liberal Arts is committed to its central role in the university’s future through strong academic programs, an engaged faculty and a constant focus on students. Liberal Arts is at the heart of a college education, and faculty and students are continuing to demonstrate what they can mean for the campus, communities, and the world.
Dr. Gloria C. Johnson is the interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and professor of English in the Department of Languages, Literature and Philosophy. Johnson is a 1970 graduate of Tennessee State University, and holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In addition to her work on the English faculty, Johnson teaches in the Women’s Studies and Service-to-Leadership programs and chairs the TSU International Education Committee.
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College of Public Service and Urban Affairs
The College of Public Service and Urban Affairs offers the following programs: • • •
Building leaders and scholars who serve During the 2011-2012 Academic Year, the College of Public Service and Urban Affairs made headway with a number of significant accomplishments. The college experienced its first expansion adding the Department of Sociology and Social Work, and was approved for and now offers the B.S. degree in Sociology and Urban Studies in an online format. The year also saw five of its students in the Department of Sociology, Social Work and Urban Professions earn positions as legislative interns, while several other students received internships at organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control, the Tennessee Municipal League, the Office of the Mayor and other local city government positions. The college also successfully hosted the president of the American Sociology Association Conference, and obtained $817,000 in external funding, made 20 presentations and published scholarly articles and research in 30 publications. For its fourth year, the college participated in the Harvard University Consortium for Political and Civic Engagement and graduated the second class of a multi-collaborative degree with Belmont, Vanderbilt, Lipscomb and the MSW program promoting inter-professional learning teams. Two Ph.D.’s from the only Ph.D. Program in Public Administration at a public institution in Tennessee were also awarded.
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Urban Studies: B.S. Nonprofit Management and Leadership: minor Social Work BSSW; Child Welfare Certification Sociology BS; Sociology: minor
Graduate degree programs • Public Administration: Ph.D. • Public Administration: M.P.A. • Professional Studies: M.P.S. • Mid-Tennessee Collaborative Master of Social Work (MTC MSW) Graduate Certificate Programs • Health Administration and Planning • Nonprofit Management Visit the College of Public Service and Urban Affairs Web site for a complete list of degree specializations: www.tnstate.edu/cpsua CONTACT US College of Public Service and Urban Affairs Avon Williams Campus 330 10th Avenue North Box 139, 4th Floor, Suite E-400 Nashville, TN 37203-3401 615-963-7201
Dr. Stephanie B. Coursey Bailey is the interim dean for the College of Public Service and Urban Affairs. She recently served for four years as the chief for public health practice of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2006-2010). As director of health for Nashville/Davidson County (1985-2006), she established a national presence for MPHD, and convened the first community strategic plan for Nashville focusing on health issues entitled Healthy Nashville 2000+. Bailey received her B.A. in psychology from Clark University, Worcester, Mass. in 1972 and her M.D. from Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn. in 1976. She performed her residency in internal medicine at Grady Memorial/Emory University, Atlanta, Ga. and Meharry Medical College; and later obtained her M.S.H.S.A. from the College of St. Francis, Jolliet, Ill. in 1993.
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TSU Faculty/Staff Achievements Dr. Michael E. Orok assumed the position of dean in the School of Graduate Studies and Research July 16. Prior to coming to TSU, he served as associate provost for Academic Affairs and Graduate Studies and interim dean of the School of Graduate Studies at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Ala. He subsequently served as interim director of International Programs. Orok comes to TSU with more than 25 years of experience in higher education, both as faculty and as an administrator.
Dr. Sandra Holt, director of Tennessee State University’s Honors Program and Women’s Center, has been named to the National Collegiate Honors Council’s (NCHC) Diversity Committee for 2013. NCHC is a professional association of undergraduate honors programs and colleges. As a member of the Diversity Committee, Holt will help develop strategies to increase diversity in the NCHC, work with the Planning Committee on presentations for its annual conference as well as contribute to NCHC periodicals and materials.
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Dr. Jame’l R. Hodges has been hired as the new director of student activities. Before coming to TSU, Hodges worked with the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities as staff associate in the Office for Access and the Advancement of Public Black Universities in Washington, D.C.
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