2010 annual report
A Renaissance of excellence
Our Mission Texas Southern University is a comprehensive metropolitan university. Building on its legacy as a historically black institution, the University provides academic and research programs that address critical urban issues and prepare an ethnically diverse student population to become a force for positive change in a global society. In order to achieve this mission, Texas Southern University provides: • quality instruction in a culture of innovative teaching and learning; • basic and applied research and scholarship that is responsive to community issues; • opportunities for public service that benefit the community and the world
Our Vision Texas Southern University will become one of the nation’s preeminent comprehensive, metropolitan universities. We will be recognized by the excellence of our programs, the quality of our instruction, our innovative research, and our desire to be a contributing partner to our community, state, nation and world.
Texas Southern University has embarked on a historic transformation. The TSU Board of Regents launched this new direction with the hiring of Dr. John M. Rudley in February 2008, and today, a dramatic renaissance is taking place. We are moving into the foreground of major urban-serving universities.
A truly great institution of higher learning is one dynamic enough to couple optimism with a thriving and productive dedication to progress on a grand scale. Such is the case at Texas Southern. All across campus, our reasons for looking forward to the future grow stronger and clearer with each semester.
We are in the midst of what we call a Renaissance of Excellence. Our administrative departments are transforming. Our academic departments are evolving. Our outstanding traditions and legacies are being renewed.
Expect success from Texas Southern.
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President’s Message
John M. Rudley 2
President ’s message
A renaissance is a rebirth or revival, not only of classical learning, but of achievements, goals, and strivings for higher ideals. Those in the midst of a renaissance commit to being great in their time, often surpassing their former accomplishments. Texas Southern University, then, is boldly and proudly in the midst of a Renaissance of Excellence. European nations enjoyed a renaissance in the 1500s so powerful that it lifted them out of the Dark Ages. In this country, the 1920s and 30s brought to a once obscure section of New York a revival of art, dance, and literature, as well as social and political action so strong that it was celebrated as the Harlem Renaissance. And closer to home, on the campus of Texas Southern University, there exists a rebirth of academic excellence, a revival of cutting-edge educational programming, and a resurrection of campus initiatives that combine to offer all University stakeholders a tangible piece of our modern day renaissance. This rebirth was evidenced in 2010 by Texas Southern University, its students, faculty, staff and alumni, showcasing an expansion of academic offerings, student support services, alumni involvement, and groundbreaking collaborations. This revival is bringing new life to campus in the form of the Urban Academic Village, a freshman and sophomore enhancement program aimed at increasing retention and graduation rates, and funded by Houston Endowment through a $2.74 million grant. As well, the University’s facilities master plan, led by our executive director of buildings and grounds Darrell Bunch, has been initiated to create a campus that supports student learning and is a welcoming and inviting location for students, alumni, and visitors. This renewal has taken tangible form in persons of I’sis Green, a sophomore early childhood bilingual education major, and Alfonso Arteaga, a junior physics/maritime transportation double major. These two dynamic student leaders possess such a well-rounded trove of skills and passions that their impact can be felt in classrooms and boardrooms, as well as ballrooms. The University’s resurrection of academic excellence has moved from idea to action through the work of countless faculty members performing research critical to the
great issues and challenges of our time. Dr. Huan Xie, for example, is breaking new ground in the world of cancer drug delivery systems through nano-technology, joining many of her colleagues committed to making a difference in academia and the “real world.” Moreover, alumni such as Harry E. Johnson, Frazier Wilson, and Noreen Khan-Mayberry are making a profound impact in our nation’s capitol, overseas and into the galactic stratosphere. Still, as the iconic Harlem Renaissance intellectual scholar/activist Dr. W.E.B. DuBois once said, “Now is the accepted time, not tomorrow, not some more convenient season. It is today that our best work can be done and not some future day or future year. It is today that we fit ourselves for the greater usefulness of tomorrow. Today is the seed time; now are the hours of work; and tomorrow comes the harvest and the playtime.” We celebrate with great pride our multiple expressions of excellence renewed. Their presence sends a powerful message of the ongoing path Texas Southern University continues to forge toward the goal of becoming one of the nation’s premier urban-serving institutions of higher education. Yet, we are not content to rest on our laurels. As excited as we are about the Renaissance of Excellence that we are currently enjoying, members of the TSU community, to a person, are even more excited about the renaissance to come. Every facet of university operations reflected our growth in 2010. This FY 2010 Annual Report expounds upon the many initiatives at Texas Southern that have met and even surpassed the high standards of years past. It is this commitment to persistently strive to improve our academic offerings, student support systems, campus environment and overall standing in the community that continues to attract top students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners to our institution. With the commitment and hard work of everyone at Texas Southern University, we are confident that today’s Renaissance of Excellence will reverberate for generations to come.
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I ’sis Green
After being personally recruited by John Rudley, this rising junior is a living example of academic renewal.
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Major: Early Childhood Bilingual Education Classification: Sophomore
Leadership: President of the TSU Chapter of Phi Eta Sigma
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National Honor Society
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will never limit myself as to what I can do,” says sophomore I’sis Green. “TSU offers so many opportunities, and they’re meant taken advantage of.”
Hailing from San Francisco, Green feels quite at home in the Bayou City after personally being recruited to Texas Southern by President John Rudley. Once on campus, she found confirmation in Dr. Rudley’s assurances that she would receive the full amount of academic and financial support needed to achieve her goals.
“TSU has provided me with so many ways to grow
The aspiring future principal and motivational
Bilingual Education major shares. “It’s a place that
challenges, including being raised in a low-income
academically and personally,” the Early Childhood has allowed me to explore my full potential.”
And explore she does: Green is currently Vice
President of External Affairs of the Thomas F. Freeman Honors College, a member of the University’s STEP program, a new member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars/Lead
Now Initiative, Sophomore Class Queen and
president of TSU’s new chapter of Phi Eta Sigma
speaker has had to deal with her share of
neighborhood by her mother after Green’s father was killed when she was just 12 years old. But
through her trials, Green has emerged as a person who loves life and making a difference in the
lives of others. After obtaining her undergraduate degree, she plans to teach while pursuing her master’s while en route to her ultimate goal of obtaining a Ph.D.
National Honors Society.
“What I enjoy most about TSU is the fact that
“I choose to get involved in school because I want
its growth. I love that I am a part of the change
to give back to my community,” Green shares. As
if being extremely active on campus isn’t enough, she also manages to find time to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.
I am able to be involved in so many aspects of
and that I am given opportunity to help create a better school,” Green shares. “I enjoy the pride
that emerges as we are continuously achieving great things for this university.”
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Renaissance Academics
A World of Opportunity at TSU Online Last year, several new online degree programs were launched, offering greater flexibility and opportunity to current and potential students: • The online Masters in Public Administration (eMPA) degree
• The Master of Public Administration, and the online
management and non-profit management and administration.
in Bilingual Education offer new possibilities for profession-
program focuses on human resources, public policy, emergency
• Offered through the Business Administration department, the online Master of Information Science (MIS) program’s
mission is to train information systems professionals and managers to keep up with future demand in the field.
• The Online Executive MBA (eMBA) is the only program in
Houston that explores relevant issues and challenges faced by management in the energy sector. The 36-hour online program
is designed to meet the challenges of mid-career professionals
who wish to pursue an MBA degree while balancing their busy
Master in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization
als who plan to attain a graduate degree while maintaining their professional careers.
• The Department of Administration of Justice in conjunction with Wiley College now offers a Master of Science in
Administration of Justice (MSAJ). The pilot program that began last fall will eventually accommodate 25-30 students via videoconferencing and online courses. The MSAJ is the
first master’s degree to be offered at Wiley College located in Marshall, Texas.
professional and personal lives.
A Good Prognosis for Students of the Health Professions Last November, Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) and Texas Southern University forged an academic partnership that will facilitate the admission and
academic transfer of students from TSU to TCC. The partnership will ensure a seamless transition of students seeking to complete their Bachelor of Science degree from TSU while simultaneously pursuing a Doctor of Chiropractic degree through
TCC. Future and current TSU students will be able
to complete both degrees in six years, with the first
three occurring at TSU and the final three at TCC. And by extending our health sciences programs to
the Texas Medical Center, students of the health professions will gain access to new opportunities
in their chosen fields. Our newly formed partnership with Houston Community College (HCC) will soon facilitate the transfer of pharmacy tech
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Texas Chiropractic College and Texas Southern University have signed an articulation agreement. Seated, from left to right: TCC President Dr. Richard G. Brassard and TSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research Dr. Sunny Ohia. Standing from left to right: TSU Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Dr. Astatkie Zikarge, TCC Vice President of Academic Affairs and Program Development Dr. Al Adams, TCC Dean of Enrollment Management Dr. Fred Zuker, TSU alumni and current TCC students Lee Lister and April Payne, TSU Department of Health & Kinesiology Faculty Dwalah Fisher, TSU Head Athletics Trainer and Instructor John Harvey and TCC Provost Dr. Clay McDonald.
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Houston Endowment Provides Support for Pilot Launch of Urban Academic Village Houston Endowment, the city of Houston’s pre-eminent philanthropic organization, recently awarded a $2.74 million grant to Texas
Southern University to conduct a pilot study of the University’s new Urban Academic Village. The freshman and sophomore enhance-
ment program aims to increasing retention and improving graduation rates. The grant will cover $1 million in renovations for the residence halls and $1.74 million to develop and implement the academic enhancement and evaluation programs.
To be considered for participation in the Urban Academic Village, students must have met the University’s basic admissions requirements, be enrolled full time, and commit to participating in all
enhancement and outreach activities throughout the first two years of the program.
As residents of the Urban Academic Village, approximately 1/3 of the
2011 freshman class will be closely tracked throughout their first year. The tracking will be used to compare these students to the rest of the
freshman class at Texas Southern to determine what adjustments, if any,
should be made. With new resources in place to support their success, students of the program should be well equipped to adjust and handle the rigors of life in the Urban Academic Village. Through a three-pronged
approach, the new program will provide students with educational support that includes:
EXPANDED COMMON AREAS By redesigning an existing residence hall, TSU will increase the amount of space that
is designated for student use, creating places where students may socialize with likeminded peers. In these newly expanded common areas, students of the Urban Academic
Village will have the opportunity to share ideas and bond with their peers – students who are also committed to intellectual growth. NEW COMPUTER LABS
State-of-the-art computer labs will be accessible to the students of the Urban Academic
Village 24/7, providing them with a convenient location to complete term papers and conduct research. The labs will provide a safe environment for late night studying. FACULTY AND COUNSELOR APARTMENTS
TSU faculty and staff in residence will provide support for incoming freshmen as they
adjust to campus life. Accessible around-the-clock, these mature residents will offer students extra support.
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Renaissance Academics Department of Aviation Science Takes Off By 2011, Texas Southern’s Department of Aviation Science will
In the summer of 2010, the business community, government,
Students will have access to a new research library, as well as sev-
Houston area launched a program within the aviation department
airport management to aerospace engineering. The labs will allow
operations, air traffic control, piloting and more. The vision of the
be home to the only university-based virtual airport in the nation. eral labs where students can take courses in subjects ranging from
students to receive training in the latest techniques in airport
management, planning, operations and security. They’ll also be
able to design and test “aircrafts” within a simulated wind tunnel.
Boy Scouts of America and over five school districts in the greater
that will exposed students to careers in airport management/ program is to extend its operations to a year-round, after-school
aviation enrichment program that supports science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiatives.
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE PRESERVED SACS PROBATION LIFTED Texas Southern University has received a clean bill of health from the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools (SACS). Of the great news, Dr. Rudley commented, “This is significant for everyone studying and working at Texas Southern, for alumni around the world and for potential students contemplating spending their college
days at Texas Southern. While our accreditation continued throughout the probation, the concern was also there
about the impact it would have on our programs and our recruitment. Certainly as students make choices about where they will spend the next few years, this milestone adds perceived value to our programs and our degrees.
Law School Library Honored
College of Education Receives High Marks
The Thurgood Marshall School of Law was named one of the
Of the 10-certification fields of study offered in the Department
of the National Jurist. Ranking 31st out of 198, TMSL also has
sional societies and awarded “Recognized” status. These include
best law libraries in the nation according to the March 2010 issue
of Education, three have been reviewed by the appropriate profes-
the distinction of being one of only two law schools in the state
Early Childhood (EC-4 Generalist), 4-8 Social Studies, and 4-8
efitted greatly from the library, which has likely played a part
mathematics are recognized with conditions. Future plans are to
of Texas to be recognized. Students of the law school have benin the success of 75 percent of TMSL students who passed the 2010 Texas Bar Exam.
Dr. Lei Yu, Dean of the College of Science and technology recently facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Texas Southern University (TSU) and Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU), Beijing. The MOU will bring these two institutions together to jointly establish a Confucius Institute at TSU. The Institute will provide an opportunity for TSU to offer Chinese language curriculum and to increase the international experiences of its students. The Confucius Institute will be housed in the College of Liberal Art and Behavior Science (COLABS), and include certain elements of Science Technology
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Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in its curriculum.
Science. The EC-12 Special Education certification and the 4-8 develop the Reading Specialization and Early Childhood specialization as online programs beginning Fall 2011.
Texas Southern University has partnered with the Port of Houston Authority on a new academic program in Maritime Transportation Management and Security. The Bachelor of Science degree in Maritime Transportation Management and Security began in fall 2010 and addresses three nationally recognized priorities: logistics/freight, security, and environment in a single curriculum.
New Northwest Campus Opens Now, students have the ability to earn a degree from Texas
Southern University in Northwest Houston. Our brand new sat-
ellite campus opened last fall within Lone Star College University Park. Courses offered include: Administration of Justice, Aviation
Science, Engineering Technology, Radio Television Film, Environmental Health and Management Information Systems. The new campus provides convenience for a greater number of students in this rapidly growing part of Houston.
New Faculty Members Raise the Bar Our colleges have been actively recruiting a number of new faculty. Meet five recent additions that are experts in their respective fields. Laura A. Cisneros, Assistant Professor of Law Thurgood Marshall School of Law Cisneros served as guest lecturer on Judicial Biography at University of Wisconsin Law School, where she discussed the influence of standing doctrine on constitutional development. Ingrid Haynes-Mays, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction College of Education Dr. Haynes-Mays is co-author of “A Recipe for Hands-On Activities for Teaching Phonemic Awareness in the Primary Grades” – a book that provides teachers and parents with activities for improving phonemic awareness and phonics. Guatam Nayer, Assistant Professor of Administration of Justice Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs Dr. Nayer’s research interests focus on prisoner reentry programs as well as urban and neighborhood development concerns specifically affecting cities and towns in the South. Osman Nal, Assistant Professor of Finance Jesse H. Jones School of Business Dr. Nal, along with others, was invited by the TTACC (Texas Turkish American Chamber of Commerce) this past April for a panel discussion about the recent financial crisis and prospects for the future of our economy. There, he explained early stage reasons for the crisis, economic signals that went ignored and how many institutions were affected. Jason Rosenweig, Assistant Professor of Biology College of Science and Technology Dr. Rosenzweig plans to continue developing an undergraduate and Master’s level research program that focuses on bacterial stress responses at both physiological and molecular levels.
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Dr. Huan Xie Hometown: Chongqing, China
Title: Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Science
Research: Recipient of the Research Starter Grant in
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Pharmaceutics by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation for her research in nanomedicine delivery.
This cosmopolitan academic is passionate about conducting research that may change the face of cancer for minority populations.
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octor Huan Xie, Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutic Science in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) is a product of the big city, but has made a name for herself professionally by discovering medical breakthroughs
in the smallest of things—nano-technology.
Growing up in Chongqing, a city in China, Xie
Xie says. “It also offered more research freedom.
having to do with math and science.
very competitive and offers more teaching oppor-
poured herself into her studies, especially anything
“I wanted to be an astronaut,” Xie recalls with a
Our College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is tunities than other research universities.”
laugh. Instead, she chose to major in chemistry
In addition to her work in the lab and the classroom,
in Shanghai. After finishing first in her Ph.D.
and Academic Standards Committee and serves
at one of China’s top schools, Fudan University
Xie is also on COPHS’s Pharmacy Admissions
program at North Carolina State University in
as faculty advisor for Rho Chi, the National
country, but chose Houston for the cost of living,
classroom, Xie is currently in collaboration with
Raleigh, Xie had her pick of job offers across the
warm weather much like her hometown’s and its cosmopolitan feel.
“Houston is a big city. That’s where I feel most
Honor Society for pharmacy students. Beyond the
MD Anderson, NanoSpectera, University of Texas
Health Science Center San Antonio, UH, Rice, Louisiana Tech, and the University of Hawaii.
comfortable,” Xie shares. “I’m a big city girl.”
In spite of a serious focus on her work and ancillary
While many of Xie’s past research projects at
including music, photography, the culinary art and
NanoSpectra Biosciences focused on nano-drug delivery systems for cancer, the area to which she has dedicated her life’s work. But ultimately, Xie chose academia to pursue her other passion—teaching.
“I chose TSU because I have an interest in teach-
ing and having more interaction with students,”
projects, Xie finds time to enjoy a variety of interests, international travel. “My husband and I have visited
all of the national parks and plan to go to Alaska
this year,” she smiles.
Xie may not have become an astronaut, but no
matter where she is or what she does, she continues to help take TSU to greater heights.
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Technological Strides in the College of Science and Technology Dr. Oscar Criner, Chair, Computer Science and Physics, led a
Alamelu Sundaresan,
time hazardous incident monitoring system for the Department
(PlGf ) as a Biosignature of Inflammation in Microgravity-In
team in the design and implementation of a nationwide realof Homeland Security in the Texas Southern University National
Transportation Security Center of Excellence (NTS COE) for Petrochemical Transportation Security.
Assistant
Professor
of
Biology,
Department of Biology presented “Placental Growth Factor Coronary Artery Disease and Stress,” an oral presentation at the International Academy of Aerospace Medicine Congress in Singapore.
Dong Liang, Ph.D. Chair, Pharmaceutical Science Department
C. J. Tymczak, Associate Professor of Physics and Dr. D.
faculty scholars to be recognized by The American Association
performance computer center that will afford TSU the capability
was one of the College of Science and Technology was one of 36 for Cancer Research. Awards were granted to scientists who are
working at minority-serving institutions at the level of assistant professor or above who are engaged in meritorious basic,
Vrinceanu, Assistant Professor of Physics established a high
of carrying out extremely large scale scientific calculations and of constructing large scale computational models.
clinical, translational or epidemiological cancer research. Jason Rosenzweig, Assistant Professor of Biology was
invited deliver a research seminar entitled “Yersina
Pestis pathogenesis: a pathogen’s perspective” at the University of North Texas Health Science Center
Department of Molecular Biology and Immunology.
School of Communication Brings the Past to the Present Three faculty members of Texas Southern University‘s School of Communication published a book entitled, “Local Newspapers and the Houston Public School Desegregation, 1954 – 1984.” E. Bun Lee, James W. Ward and Louis A. Browne documented local newspaper coverage of Houston’s public school desegregation from 1954 through 1984. The publication analyzes the trends and themes in coverage for the entire time period with large-scale frame analysis, and compares and contrasts the different types of news coverage provided by the mainstream newspapers and weekly African American publications during this period. The book later catalogues all available news articles and editorials of the Houston Chronicle, the city’s major mainstream daily newspaper during this time. Finally, the appendices show the interplay between the Houston school board’s actions and court decisions.
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Eight TSU students presented research papers at Rice University for the Rice Graduate Symposium. From left to right: Dr. Brooks de Vita, Sabrina Curtis, Alexandra Dairo-Brown, Ashley Alexander, D’Aundra McCoy, Jyme Roundtree, Alfonso Arteaga and Toni Walker (not pictured).
Student Researcher Meijun Liu (Graduate Student in the Department of Transportation Studies, COST) was selected to receive the Thurgood Marshall College Fund /Department of Energy Graduate Student Technology Research Award. The pro-
gram is designed to foster and support fundamental research to expand the scientific foundations for new and improved technologies. It also emphasizes the importance of fundamental research in material sciences, chemistry, geosciences and physical biosciences. Liu will receive a $5,000 grant from TMCF to be applied towards her research project.
The Department of English Hosts “Multi-Cultural Voices in Literature and the Arts of the 1920’s: An Interdisciplinary Symposium” The Department of English at Texas Southern University hosted the Twelfth Annual Interdisciplinary McCleary
Symposium, in March of 2010. The general topic of the presentations, “Multi-Cultural Voices in Literature and the
Arts of the 1920’s,” focused on scholarly research and presentations in several areas, including: The Harlem Renaissance,
The Lost Generation, Moderism in Literature, Art, and Music, Post WWI Thought, Expatriate Artists, Literature and War, The Anti-war novel/short story and Surrealism. Research Week 2010
The Research Week 2010 (RW 2010) program, “Improving Research Initiatives through Collaborations”, sponsored by the Office of Research occurred on April 5– 9, 2010. The program welcomed visiting scientists, faculty, students and
community supporters and was designed to enhance research development for faculty of TSU through training and increased collaborative research efforts. Drawing from this focus, the overall goal of the program was to communicate to internal and external constituents the intellectual research resources present in the various disciplines at TSU.
The program proved to be an exciting time on the campus of TSU as external and internal colleagues from the
University of Houston (UH) Central Campus, National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA), the Houston Technology Center, the University of Kentucky and Agilent Technologies presented and shared in their respective
areas of expertise.
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Alfonso Arteaga Hometown: San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Classification: Junior
Extracurricular Activities: President of the TSU Hispanic Students
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Association, teacher and leader of the TSU Latin Dance Club.
By blending his love for the arts and engineering, this dual major in Physics and Maritime Transportation is making waves.
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art of Texas Southern’s Renaissance is new, cutting-edge academic programs. Alfonso Arteaga, a junior with a double major, seeks degrees in both the old (physics) and the new (maritime transportation).
“ Maritime studies deal with logistics and security,” said Arteaga. “Physics I love because it makes you understand how things work; it empowers you with problem solving tools that can be applied to any area. For me, that area is security and logistics.” Arteaga, a native of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, was
while increasing Hispanic representation in TSU’s
taking classes at HCC when his mother-in-law
Student Government Association.
the campus. Liking what he saw, Arteaga trans-
Yet, being a leader of social change is not the only
to work for the Port of Houston. What he did not
affects social change of a different kind as president
who teaches English at TSU, suggested he visit
ferred with the intention of graduating and going
plan on was becoming a living example of a TSU Renaissance man.
Arteaga’s commitment to academic excel-
extracurricular activity on Arteaga’s resume. He of TSU’s Latin Dance Club.
“We have about 20 members; a very diverse group — Asians, Blacks, Hispanics” Arteaga says of
lence led him to seek a sponsor to assist him in
the club that focuses on salsa and Argentine Tango.
ent a research paper. In the process, Arteaga
that’s where we all come together.”
attending an international conference to presstumbled upon Dr. Antonio Gonzalez, Associate
“Dance is universal, and in the Latin Dance Club
Professor of English and Foreign Languages
Arteaga, says he never considered himself a
port, he also received a call to student leadership
his many talents and interests. Continuing to excel
(Spanish). Not only did Arteaga receive sup-
from Dr. Gonzalez who was looking to revive
the Hispanic Student Association (HSA), which
Renaissance Man, but remains passionate about academically, Arteaga leads the HSA and Latin
Dance club while cultivating his other passion of
had been inactive since 2005.
writing essays on cultural analysis and dance.
“I think he saw that I had leadership qualities
By blending together his love for the arts, science
dent, now strives to initiate more campus diversity
of Renaissance of Excellence.
needed to run HSA,” said Arteaga, who as presi-
and social engineering, Arteaga is a living example
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The Initiative: Graduating and Excelling Responsibly The Joshua McMackle T.I.G.E.R. Project (The Initiative: Graduating
and Excelling Responsibly) was established in 2010, and is designed
to help freshmen and sophomore students transition from high school
to college and take full advantage of their undergraduate experience. The T.I.G.E.R. Project hosts noted celebrities on campus who give motivational speeches to students about the importance of personal
responsibility and leadership. Hollywood actor Idris Elba visited campus in the fall of 2010, as well as other noteworthy personalities
including actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, motivational speaker Susan Taylor
(formerly of Essence), cultural critic Michaela Angela Davis and Black
Entertainment Television’ s Jeff Johnson. The initiative was named in
honor of the late Joshua McMackle, a TSU freshman who exemplified
Actor Idris Elba and TSU SGA members.
the principles that the University hopes to instill in all students.
Tigers Seize SWAC Texas Southern University made history with its first
And The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its men’s
ship in 42 years. The TSU Tigers defeated Alabama State11-6
ors including first, second, and third team honors, along with
Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) football championin the Farmers Insurance SWAC Football Championship Game
basketball all-conference teams, recognizing 19 individual honPlayer of the Year (Trevele Jones), Newcomer of the Year (Kevin
at Legion Field in Birmingham, AL on December 11, 2010.
Galloway), and Freshman of the Year (Lawrence Johnson-
Alcorn State in 1968.
to the 1st Team All-SWAC.
The title is the first for the Tigers since sharing the honors with
Danner). Kevin Galloway and Trevele Jones where also selected
TSU Students Breaking Boundaries In the past year, several TSU students have made their home institution proud by venturing out domestically and/or abroad and sharing their intellect and talent with abroad. Here’s a snapshot of where they’re been and what they’ve accomplished: Thirteen TSU students and advisors from the Jesse H. Jones School of Business visited Beijing, China last July. While visiting, they toured marketing firms and businesses to gain a greater awareness of the Chinese economic system. For many, the highlight of the trip was a visit by Houston Mayor, Annise Parker (center).
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Stellar Students, Incredible Internships From coast-to-coast, several students of the College of Science and Technology
participated in more than a dozen exciting internships during the summer of 2010. Osman Ahmed Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, NSF REU Research Experience for Undergraduates, Department of Computer Science. RaiAnna Arscott University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, JAMP Program. Stephanie Curry University of North Texas Health Science Center – Summer Multicultural Advanced Research Training (SMART). Zuri Dale HBCU-UP Scholar Interned with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, June 2010 – August 2010. Samantha Everett U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NMRC), as a student Engineer, STEP in the Division of Nuclear Materials Safety. Brandon Georgetown University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Radiochemistry Fuel Cycle Summer School Internship.
Rasheedat Ipaye Drexel University – SENROS: From Design to Implementation for 2010. Cedric Koumau University of North Texas Health Science Center, Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program. Mia Lander Louisiana State University, Mathematical Research Experience for Undergraduates. Pamela Mbonu University of Houston Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) Summer 2010 Research Experience. Ruqiah Muhammad Percy Julian Fellowship Summer 2010 Undergraduate Research Experience, University of Maryland, College Park Aqeeb Sabree The L. L. Clarkson Mathematical Research Experience II, Texas Southern University, Mathematics Department.
Zuri Dale
Michael Smith National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 10-week summer Educational Partnership Program. Kyle Thomas University of Washington in Seattle, in Chemical Oceanography. Jerald Watley University of Chicago Materials Research Center (MRSEC) and the Department of Physics Summer 2010 Research Experience for Undergraduates. Andre White The L. L. Clarkson Mathematical Research Experience II, Texas Southern University, Mathematics Department.
Selected based on their respective award-winning contest entries in Coca Cola’ s Open Happiness Tour, students Ryan Small and Cherish Rush joined millions in Johannesburg, South Africa to represent TSU at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The award-winning Texas Southern University Debate team, coached by Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, recently competed in the Annual Fiesta Swing Forensic Tournament in Cheyenne, Wyoming where they received eight first place trophies, six second place trophies and five thirds place trophies among others. In total, the team returned to campus with 27 awards. The team now prepares for the next round of tournaments leading up to the International Forensic Championship Tournament to be held in Budapest, Hungary. Dr. Freeman also led a total of 7 students in an exchange program at Beijing Jiatong University in China. The program highlighted the educational programs available at TSU amongst future prospective students from China.
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Darrell Bunch
With nearly two decades of experience in landscaping architecture, Darrell Bunch is a large part of why the grass is greener at TSU.
Title: Executive Director of Buildings and Grounds, Texas Southern University Hometown: Vicksburg, MS
Passion: Using landscape architecture to create a greener campus.
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lthough Executive Director of Buildings and Grounds Darrell Bunch has only been with Texas Southern for two years, he brings nearly 20 years of experience to the University. And this experience shows, as TSU is becoming
a greener, cleaner and more visibly stunning campus each and every day.
The Vicksburg, MS native came to the Houston
green space was developed to replace Tierwester
architecture from Mississippi State University. He
University’s master plan for a greener, more student
area in 1988 after earning a degree in landscape feels that his previous stops at Prairie View A&M
University, the University of Houston and in private
Street as TSU’s eastern border and ties into the and pedestrian-friendly campus.
industry prepared him for landing at TSU.
But despite the high-profile, wholesale changes of
“My transition to TSU has been great,” says Bunch.
rewarding landscape project was a much more
“There is more of a family atmosphere here than
at any other place I’ve worked. “At TSU, I get the sense that it’s about team effort.”
A pleasant working environment allows Bunch to pay closer attention to the details of our cam-
pus that require beautification. Bunch is chiefly responsible for overseeing the University’s grounds
maintenance, custodial services, the campus recycling program. He also manages Tiger Labor (inner-office deliveries and relocations) and TMA
Dispatch, a service that processes all incoming calls to TSU requesting various on-campus services.
the Tierwester project, Bunch says that his most obscure area of campus located on south side of the Student Center.
“I enjoyed most working on the Founder’s Point
Project,” Bunch says of the small, thoughtfully
landscaped of seating area. His efforts in this area will serve to foster unity among students, as each
campus organization have their own designated
benches arranged in a circular fashion to encourage communication. It is a place where all students
group members — from the Student Government Association to Greek letter organizations — can connect.
As the leader of his team, Bunch brings extensive
In addition to creating an oasis for students,
well as a different perspective which he has utilized
remains focused on the larger picture. He’s deter-
experience in landscape design and construction, as to first envision, then enact the landscaping changes
behind the student center as well as the Tierwester extreme makeover and street closing. The expanded
Bunch’s sharp eye for environmental beauty
mined to make sure that everyone who strolls the campus enjoys their surroundings and leaves with a renewed sense of pride.
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Breaking Ground Here on campus, visitors, students, faculty and staff have three brand new reasons to enjoy walking the grounds of TSU: With the addition of Founder’s Point located directly behind the stu-
dent center, students will have the opportunity to fraternize and relax in an outdoor space that has been created especially for them. And in an effort to join the campus into a more complete unit, the portion of Tierwester Street in front of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland
Public Affairs building has given way to green space – providing a safer and greener passage across campus. And last but not least, students of the College of Science and Technology will soon enjoy a
new, state-of-the-art building that will house more research facilities and classroom space in a brand new technology building scheduled to open in 2011.
We’ve Got the Power
As the entire nation recognizes the importance of
saving energy efficiency, TSU stays ahead of the curve, implementing new opportunities and vehicles for John Rudley, right, spoke to television news stations at the groundbreaking of the new Dynamo Stadium last fall. In 2010, TSU and the Houston Dynamo soccer team finalized a deal that will allow them to share a new 22,000 seat stadium for Tiger football.
increasing our efficiency, both on campus and beyond. Texas Southern and Texpo Energy formed an exclusive partnership that will enable TSU alumni to
support university programs and missions by enroll-
ing for electricity service under a TSU Tiger Power
Plan. Under a TSU Tiger Power Plan, Texpo Energy will donate a portion of each customer’s electricity usage to Texas Southern University and its programs. The eligible service plans allow loyal TSU alumni and supporters to
sign up both their homes and businesses throughout all deregulated service areas in Texas, with no limits on the amount of the total annual donation per customer. The partnership will make competitive electricity plans and prices available to more than 100,000 TSU alumni, faculty and staff throughout the State of Texas.
And through the College of Science and Technology (COST), TSU and Evolution Solar have partnered to install
eight AmpleSun thin-film photovoltaic panels on campus that will serve as the cornerstone of the new TSU Green 20
Technology Center. The project will be Evolution Solar’s first effort to feature the AmpleSun panels in the U.S.
Renaissance campus & Communit y
Google Goes to School In July, the TSU campus hosted the Apps Education road team from Google, who were here to discuss the benefits of Google Apps
for Education with other regional universities. “TSU hosting this event was a great opportunity,” expressed Billy Rector, chief informa-
tion officer at Texas Southern. “Being one of the first universities in our region to successfully implement Google Apps in a student
community was historic.” Google Apps Education Edition is a free web-based suite of hosted communication and collaboration
applications designed for schools and universities and features services such as email (Gmail) and shared calendars (Google Calendar), as well as online documents, spreadsheets and presentations (Google Docs).
Faculty-Staff Fundraising Campaign a Success A significant milestone was achieved during this year’s 2010
Faculty and Staff Annual Fundraising Campaign that raised
more than $106,000 with 833 donors representing 69% employee participation. A total of 15 schools and departments reached the 100% participation level. The average gift
reported was $128 per employee with $37,144 designated
toward university scholarships. Several employees, schools, and departments were recognized at a victory celebration
for their support of the campaign. Director of Development
Carolyn Oliver acknowledges the success of the campaign. “It is an exciting time to be a part of Texas Southern
University” she says. “This just shows what we can do when we work together for the greater good.”
John Rudley and staff from Buildings and Grounds and Facilities Maintenance celebrate at the 2010 Victory Celebration. The department had the highest percentage of participation for the 2010 Faculty Staff Campaign.
TSU administrators, alumni, faculty and students visited the Texas State Capitol in Austin to demonstrate support for Texas Southern University’s legislative agenda during “TSU Day at the Capitol.” While there, participants visited offices, met with state legislators to discuss priorities of the University and were recognized in the chamber during the legislative session.
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Frazier Wilson Title: Shell Oil Company Foundation, Social Investment
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Academic degrees: (’96) and Doctorate of Education (’07) Contribution to TSU: Wilson is a bridge between Shell Oil and TSU, a natural fit for a university with a strong focus on energy programs.
With the best interest of the community at heart, Frazier Wilson has a vested interest in the Texas Southern renaissance
Renaissance donors
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fter earning an MBA (’96) and Doctorate of Education (’07) from Texas Southern, Frazier Wilson, VP, Shell Oil Company Foundation, Social Investment, has
cultivated a reputation for excellence that extends around the globe.
With twin passions for education and entrepreneurship,
During Wilson’s 16-year tenure at Shell, he has managed
and areas of expertise to good use. He is responsible
a modern day, multi-gifted Paul Robeson. An accountant,
the Mississippi native has put all of his many talents
for developing the Shell’s U.S. strategy for corporate outreach to the community, increasing the size of its technology workforce and developing the Shell Youth
Training Academy. In Wilson’s current role as VP, Shell Oil Company Foundation, Social Investment, he is also
tapped to facilitate meeting the needs of various global citizens in crisis.
“I oversee our employee giving programs and disaster response efforts to places such as Haiti and currently
Japan. I coordinate our company’s community service
to stay busy outside of the office, exhibiting the qualities of
MBA, certified teacher with a Doctorate of Education, Wilson credits his wife and two children for giving him
the freedom to share his gifts in so many ways. Wilson has been a life-long mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters
and 100 Black Men of Metro Houston, an organization over which he presides as president. His board participa-
tion alone, which includes Children at Risk, the Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Red Cross, KIPP Academy, Fort Valley State University, Ft. Bend, Prairie View A&M
University, the University of Texas Pan American, and
the National Science Resource Center, to name a few,
actions in the aftermath of events like Hurricane Ike,
speaks to his heart for service.
other activities. In addition, I am responsible for directing
Yet, the humility Wilson brings to the table may be his
and our participation in AIDS Walk Houston and many all of our college contributions,” said Wilson.
Wilson says that Shell has chosen to support TSU and its programs financially over this past decade because
everyone in the Bayou City benefits from Houston hav-
ing strong universities — particularly a strong Texas Southern University.
strongest characteristic, guiding him to channel his talents for the betterment of the world of business, the area of education, and society as a whole.
“ Shell believes in getting involved in the communities where we live and work. In particular, we understand the value of a solid education. That is why, for
“With its focus on programs directly related to the field of
nearly a decade, Shell has partnered
mitment to preparing students, it just made sense for Shell
support programs and scholarship
energy, the interests of the faculty and the school’s com-
and TSU to build a relationship,” said Wilson. “Shell’s investment has definitely helped TSU attract students
and faculty, and provided an example or a glimpse of what could be regarding improving society and community.”
with Texas Southern University to funds that have enriched the lives of students and advanced faculty research in laboratories and classrooms across the university.”
Marvin E. Odum
President, Shell Oil Company
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TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY FUNDING FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF TSU
Net assets may serve over time as a useful indicator of TSU’s financial position. Assets exceed liabilities by $146,873,857 as of August 31, 2010. The largest portion of TSU’s net assets is its investment in capital assets at 56%. It is comprised of land, buildings and improvements, equipment, construction in progress and infrastructure, less any debt used to acquire those assets that are still outstanding. TSU uses these capital assets to provide services to citizens; consequently, these assets are not available for future spending. Although TSU’s investment in its capital assets is reported net of related debt, it should be noted that the resources needed to repay this debt must be provided from other sources, since the assets themselves cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities.
BALANCE SHEET for fiscal year ended August 31, 2010
2010
ASSETS Cash and Equivalents $ 46,619,540 Balance in Appropriations 10,960,026 Receivables 35,192,925 Investments 36,749,534 Net Capital Assets 184,244,542 Other Assets 14,904,593
Total Assets 328,671,159
LIABILITIES Payables 23,050,966 Deferred Revenue 42,259,357 Revenue Bonds 86,812,825 General Obligation Bonds 23,732,380 Accrued Claims and Judgment 810,000 Other Liabilities 5,131,774
Total Liabilities
$ 181,797,302
% o f T otal 14% 3% 11% 11% 56% 5% 100%
13% 23% 48% 13% 0% 3% 100%
NET ASSETS $ 146,873,857 Invested in Net Capital Assets 73,458,437 50% Non-Expendable Endowments 30,964,292 21% Other Restricted Assets 2,736,004 2% Unrestricted Assets 39,715,124 27% TOTAL NET ASSETS $ 146,873,857 100%
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CAPITAL ASSETS Major capital asset events during the current year include the following:
REVENUES AND EXPENSES
• Building improvements to the School of Public Affairs were completed at a cost of $1,176,340;
• The Leonard Spearman Technology Building with net book value of $7,605,371 was demolished during the year;
• Various building improvements were completed at a cost of $8,446,255 during the year, while various building renovations were added to Construction in progress at a total cost of $657,204.
250 200 150 100 50
Economic Factors Like other entities along the Gulf Coast, TSU suffered damages from Hurricane Ike in 2008. However, the institution is recovering and replacement costs were covered by FEMA, insurance coverage proceeds and special appropriation from the State.
0 2009
2010
n Total Revenues n Total Expenses
More detailed information about TSU’s financial position is presented in the Annual Financial Report.
STATEMENT OF SOURCES AND USES for fiscal year ended August 31, 2010 SOURCES Legislative Appropriations $ Tuition and Fees, Net of Discount Gifts, Grants and Contract Revenue Other Sources
2010
% o f T otal
79,353,337 54,070,333 71,433,510 17,256,006
36% 24% 32% 8%
Total Sources 222,113,186
USES Salaries and Benefits 107,654,771 Operating Expenses 69,174,998 Scholarships 25,157,275 Non- Operating Expenses 9,822,858
Total Uses 211,809,902
100%
51% 33% 12% 5% 100%
SOURCES OVER USES 10,303,284 Beginning net Assets 136,570,573 ENDING NET ASSETS 146,873,857
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Donor Honor Roll $750,000 to $1,000,000 Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas
$500,000 to $749,999 The Brown Foundation
$250,000 to $499,999 $100,000 to $249,999
CAMAC International Corporation Fort Bend Mechanical Houston Endowment
$50,000 to $99,999
Corporation for Public Broadcasting State Farm Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation
25,000 to $49,999
BP Corporation North America, Inc. Chevron Chevron U.S.A Inc. Citgo Petroleum Fannie Mae Gutierrez, Baldemar Marathon Oil Company Sodexo Texas Southern University National Alumni Association The Fondren Foundation
$10,000 to $24,999
A-Rocket Moving Storage AT&T Chevron Products Company Crawford & Hattie Jackson Foundation EducationFirst Federal Credit Union Enterprise Holdings Foundation Exxon Mobil Corporation Gtech H-E-B Heritage Society of Austin Houston TSCPA Foundation Kellogg Brown & Root, LLC (KBR) Marine Insurance Seminars, Inc. Russell Athletic Smith Graham & Co. Investment Advisors, L.P. Sodexo, Inc. & Affiliates Sprint Nextel Texas Orthopedic Thurgood Marshall College Fund T-Mobile USA, Inc. Walmart Walgreens
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$5,000 to $9,999
Archi*Technics/3, Inc. Barrett, Waymon Center for Car Donations CenterPoint Energy Company, LLC Commemorative Air Force, Inc. Wings Over Houston Airshow Cooper Industries Foundation Craven, Moritz & Judith CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Cyvia & Melvyn Wolff Family Foundation Hayes, Richard & Barbara Jackson, Lewis Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. Maroon & Grey Club McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy Menil Foundation Inc. Schlumberger Second Baptist Church State Farm Companies Foundation Sysco Corporations The Links, Incorporated Western Area TSU National Alumni Association
$1,000 to $4,999
Allen, Earl E., Jr. Al Green for Congress, 9th District of Texas ALC Holdings Alexander, Willie J. Altria Client Services Inc. Amegy Bank Anderson, Ricky Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc. Anthony, Wilfred D. Beaumont Area Alliance of Black School Educators Belt Harris & Associates, LLLP Bond, Donald R. Bracewell & Giuliani LLP Brucettes Shoes Bryant Wealth Investment Group, LLC Burney, Zinetta Census Bureau Chevron Humankind Matching Gift Program Children’s Defend Fund City of Houston Clarkson, Llayron Clinical Care Pharmacy, LLC College of Biblical Studies Da Camera Dodd, Sara P. Douglas, Tina B. Dutton, Harold V. Jr.
September 1, 2009 – August 31, 2010
El Paso Corporation FEI Scholarship Foundation Finish Strong LLC Fitch, Margaret Flowers, Joseph K. Floyd, Willie Grant FPS, LP Frazier, Johnnie P. Fred M. Boose, P.C. Frenchies – 3919 Scott Street, Inc. G.F Bingham and Associates Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable, Inc. Greater North Houston Youth Alliance Green, Al H. Fort Flowers Foundation, Inc. H.S. Grace & Company, Inc. Harmony Wellness Center, PLLC Heckler, Doi HOB Entertainment, Inc. Hobby Family Foundation Holland, Richard Hope for Family Inc. Hope Now Alliance/AHA Houston Area Urban League Houston, Melvin Hurd, Melvin, Jr. J. Spivey Production James, Anna, Esq. Jerusalem Baptist Church JP Morgan Chase King, Barbara Lewis Kirui, Lorna C. Lee, Herbert S. Lee, Sheila Jackson Linbeck Group M&M Hats, Inc. Manson B. Johnson Ministries, Inc. Massie, Anthony McShan, Jim Mechia Foundation Melvin, Terry A. Metoyer-Williams, Evelyn METRO (Metropolitan Transit Authority) N. America Enterprise Group NACDS Foundation Nal, Osman NCCA, Inc. Newman, Janice North Houston High School for Business Northwest Pharmacy Ohia, Sunny & Ekanem Olson & Olson, L.L.P. Attorney at Law
Onochie, Philip C. Petroleum Accountants SO Pfizer Inc Power Center Pharmacy, Inc. Prosperity Bank Robinson, Marchris Rudley, John Safeway, Inc. Salwen, Richard Sample, Yolanda E. Scholarship America Senate District 13 PAC Shadow Creek Cosmetics/Family Dentistry Sharp, Talmadge Silver Eagles Distributors, LP Society for the Performing Arts St. John’s United Methodist Church St. Mary of the Purification St. Vincents House Stephenson, Audrey D. STOA International Archtects, Inc. SweepPro Presents Taylor, Ernestine Thrash Texas AFL-CIO1 Texas Southern University Texas Southern University National Alumni Association, Inc. Texas Transportation Institute The Aileen and Jack Pratt Foundation The Ensemble Theatre The Guess Group, Inc. The Harris Law Firm Thurgood Marshall College Fund Tom Joyner Foundation, Inc. TSU Ex-Student Association Dallas Alumni Chapter TSUNAA – Forth Worth Chapter TSUNAA – Washington DC Metro Chapter Unity National Bank W.J. Alexander Associates P.C. Walmart Stores, Inc. Watkins, Ulysses W., Jr. Williams, John H. Windsor Village United Methodist Church Woodard, Carolyn M.
Renaissance donors
$500 to $999
Bail, Ashok Beard, James W. Bourgeois, John M. Brown, Ernest L. Brown, Henry H. Canales, Claudia M. Cao, My Ngoc Cassel, Clyde Clark, Bernard L. Clemmons, John B. Cogswell, Tony Coker, Abiola A. ConocoPhillips Company Cox, James E. Crescendo Prep School of Music & Art Cullen Care Pharmacy, Inc. Daniels, Nancy U. Davis, Carnelius Davis, Willie Deason, Charlesetta C. Decision Information Resources, Inc. Dewalt, Arturo L. Easter, Tanya Allen Fountain Press Fountainhead Press Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Gentry, Doyle L. Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church Global Parking Systems, LLC Goldsberry, Ryan Grady Prestage Campaign Account Graham, Jillian Greater St. Matthew Hall, Donald Haynes, Elouise Hines, Billy C. Houston This Is It Café Hoyt, Kenneth M. Hunter, David Jamil Ford Jazz Education, Inc. Jenkins, Leaigh Ann Jones, Eddie Ka-Ron Y. Wade Kashmere Pharmacy Knight, Richard, Jr. Lakey, Benjamin Lawson, Audrey Learmond, Regina Lemon, Jerry Ligons, Robert Abner Lopez, Jose A., Jr. Luke, Reginald D. McCowan, Curtistene S.
McDaniel, Tracye M. Medical Plaza Pharmacy Mitchell, Artie Modikane, Susan Moody, Brandon Moody, Warren Mt. Olive Baptist Church Mutembei, Lucy W. Okpuzor, Paul S. Pho, Victoria B. Prescod, Paula R. Price, Jack Redwan, Maha Robinson, Monica Rodriguez, Dori D. Salon Suite 546 Saunders, William T. Sigma Finance & Mortgage Simpson, Royce Smith, Chad J. Solomon, Daryl Spencer, Kelvin Stroud, Margaret A. Sweeney, Michael S. Target Terbanacle of Purpose Ministries Terry, Trasetta L. Thakrar, Satish The Breakfast Klub Inc. The French Corner The McGraw-Hill Companies Thompson, Cregg Thompson, Tiffany T. TSHP Research & Education Foundation TSUNAA Turner, Martha L. UBA Pharmacy U-WIN Charitable Organization Virginia Law Vollmer Public Relations Waddell, Lamont Walker, Mary A. Washington, Craig A. Webb, Joe Williams, Douglas L. Williams, John H. Wilson, James H. III Wilson, Ron
$250 to $499
Adair, Wendy Allen Owen Election Fund American Medical Institute AT&T Services, Inc. Atkins, Debra L. Bailey, Lorenzo
Barrs, James Beam, Eric Bennett, Donna F. Blueridge Baptist Church, Inc. Booker, Patricia M. Briggs, Kenneth Bryant, Cynthia C Johnson Funeral Home Inc. Chevron Humankind Matching Gift Program Clack, Floyd Clerk, Talea Coker, Emem E. Community Artists’ Collective Cool Jazz Forever Copeland, Kimberly L. Crook-Nelson, Kharmnesia D. Cummings, Jerry R. Danny Nguyen for Missouri City Davis, Ruben Dawson, Marcus Destiny Productions Douglas L. Williams Chapter- GUNAA Douglas, Larry Eaden, Chargeois J. Eden, C. J. Edward H. Jones Eridef Communications Eubanks, Robert Galloway, Carol I. Garcia, Domingo A. Gardner, Jerry Glosson, Rosie W. Goode, Julia E. Gorrell, Rudy W. Greater Houston Community Foundation Greater Love Church Greater Pure Light Church Green, Rita K. Gregg, Harrison, Jr. Hargrove, Meredith M. Helfman, Alan Herrington, Theophilus Holzer, Robin Hudson, Chris A. Jackson, A. M. Jackson, Jacqueline Jerry Wyatt Campaign Dund Johnson, Elmo Johnson-Willis, Dianoh Jones, Edith Irby Kempner, I. H., III Kirkpatrick, Rod LaCour, Ella Ray Law Offices of Gary L. Bledsoe
LeBlanc, Diana G. Lee, Ollie D. Mason, Cathy Adams Matiru, Rhoda Mays, Lela D. Mays, Stanley R. McClelland, Charles McNair, William Means, Wendee Memorial Home Healthcare, Inc. Michael C. Lewis Moody, Crystal L. Neil Hair Care Salon Okonkwo, Elias Okoye, Austin O. Okwonna, Alexander C. ONLY, Inc. P2M Group LLC DBA Cedar Creek Freight Solutions Palmer, Vicki Park Plaza Pharmacy Peter L. & Sylvia LeeCanzano Pritchett, Mary H. Raytheon Matching Gifts for Education Program Reed, Quinnelle C. Rudley, Docia L. Sharp Electronic Corporation Shivers, Tracy Smith, Patricia Y. South Dallas Smiles, Inc. Symantec Corporation Tashenberg, C. Brandley Tate, Eric Texada, Oneal Thanars, Don M. Thurston, Paul Ugwuzor, Evelyn A. Underground Empire of Entertainment Van-Beck, Sarah J. W.S. Bellows Construction Corp Wager & Company Warren, Robert J. Weeks, Eve Wells Fargo Foundation - Educational Matching Gift Program White, Debbie White, Jo Ann Wilkins, Odell, Jr. Williams, Colville Yarbrough, Linnie Yellow Wood Productions ZB Solutions LLC Zipprich, John L., II Zucha, Jason
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Board of Regents
Officers of Administration
Glenn O. Lewis Chairman
John Rudley President
Richard Salwen Vice Chair
Sunny Ohia Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research
Marilyn A.Rose (effective April 29, 2011) Gary Bledsoe Samuel L. Bryant Dionicio “Don” Flores Richard C. Holland Richard Knight, Jr. Curtistene McCowan Bianca Brock Student Regent
James Douglas Executive Vice President Jim McShan Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Wendy Adair Vice President for University Advancement William Saunders Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students Andrew Hughey General Counsel Charles McClelland Director of Athletics Janis Newman President’s Chief of Staff
Officers of Instructional Administration Gregory Maddox Dean The Graduate School Dannye Holley Dean Thurgood Marshall School of Law Humphrey Regis Dean Thomas F. Freeman Honors College Lei Yu Dean College of Science and Technology James Ward Dean School of Communication Danille Taylor Dean College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences Barbara Hayes Dean College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Ronald A. Johnson Dean Jessie H. Jones School of Business Lillian Poats Interim Dean College of Education Theophilus Herrington Dean Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs Kingston Nyamapfene Dean, College of Continuing Education Assistant Provost, Online and Distance Learning Programs Obidike Kamau Executive Director Libraries and Museums Marilynn Square University Registrar
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