Delaware State University At a Glance

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Delaware State University

History of Delaware State University..................................................................4 Reach 2026: Strategic Plan................................................................................6 Mission, Vision and Core Values...........................................................................8 Campus Profile and Demographics...................................................................10 Majors, Minors and Graduate Programs...........................................................12 International Partnerships..............................................................................14 University Leadership......................................................................................16

Delaware State University Foundation

Mission and Purpose.......................................................................................19 Ways to Give...................................................................................................20 Establishing a Scholarship..............................................................................22 Foundation Leadership...................................................................................24 Fundraising Focus...........................................................................................25

HISTORY OF DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY The Delaware College for Colored Students, now known as Delaware State University, was established May 15, 1891, by the Delaware General Assembly under the provisions of the Morrill Act of 1890 by which land-grant colleges for Blacks came into existence in states maintaining separate educational facilities. In 1893, the name of the institution was changed to the “State College for Colored Students,” and then in 1947, it was renamed to “Delaware State College,” both by legislative action. On July 1, 1993, Delaware State College turned another chapter in its history when Gov. Thomas Carper signed a name change into law, thus renaming the College to Delaware State University.

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Since 1957, the University has grown in stature as a center for teaching, research and public service. The purpose of the University has broadened in keeping with changing times. While recognizing its heritage as well as serving a diverse student population, the University is among the premier Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the country. Undergraduate studies are organized into four colleges and one school that contain a total of 17 academic departments, which offer eight associate, 48 bachelor’s, 23 master’s and seven doctoral degrees.

Delaware State University is fully approved by the Delaware Department of Education and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Accreditations and approvals by specialized academic agencies include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, International (AACSB), the Accrediting Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA), the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the American Bar Association (ABA).

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REACH

2026 The Strategic Plan for

DELAWARE STATE

UNIVERSITY

For the entire 2026 Strategic Plan, scan or visit:

desu.edu/reach2026

OUR STRATEGIC PILLARS 1.

Student Success Create an exceptional learning environment that extends beyond the classroom to a commitment by the entire community to provide the wraparound supports that are essential to retention, persistence, graduation, and placement.

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Academic Excellence Support and implement the highest level of academic excellence.

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Operational Effectiveness Strengthen and maintain an efficient and proactive operating culture that promotes exceptional service delivery and stakeholder experiences and outcomes.

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Infrastructure Enhancement Provide comprehensive, efficient, and culturally relevant physical and virtual spaces across campus that prepare students for a smaller interconnected world.

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Financial Health Building a financial model to directly support the University’s Strategic Plan with fiscal responsibility and sustainability.

These strategic priorities are not only broadly based within our community, but consistent with the ideals and aspirations of our 132-year history of providing high-quality, low-cost, life-changing education and equity of access to ALL.

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MISSION

Rigorously leverage a proud HBCU legacy and commitment to excellence in every field of human endeavor to enhance the recruitment and preparation of talented professionals to contribute to a sustainable, global community.

VISION

Delaware State University strives to become America’s most diverse, contemporary HBCU by expanding its capacity to provide a life-changing, high-quality, low-cost education to 10,000+ students; continuing our efforts to achieve R1 “very high research activity” status; and having a significant, measurable impact on the social, technological, and economic challenges that face our State, the nation, and the world.

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CORE VALUES OUTREACH | Delaware State University constantly reinforces the pipeline from high school to college and provides real-life work experiences and volunteer opportunities through community partners and networking.

These endeavors will retain students, faculty, and staff to create scholars and tomorrow’s leaders with opportunities for growth and avoidance of burnout.

COMMUNITY | Delaware State University builds a collaborative, inclusive community both on and off campus, creating a culture of stellar customer service, working relationships, sense of belonging (family), and resiliency.

SCHOLARSHIP | Delaware State University builds on data and best practices to capture and disseminate knowledge (a component of student success) that broadens viewpoints and creates respectful exploration and understanding of differing points.

DIVERSITY | Delaware State University values all aspects of diversity: race, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, local and national and global geography, nontraditional, ideological, and differing points of view. The University’s respect for diversity fosters the inclusion and equity mindset that makes room at the table for all to learn and flourish.

CONTEMPORARY | Delaware State University remains at the forefront of current social needs with research and appropriate social reactiveness, revisiting ideas, creating new ideas, and avoiding complacency.

INTEGRITY | Delaware State University fosters integrity for students, faculty, staff, the board, and the community so that we are developing and affirming character that is confident, consistent, and able to speak truth to power.

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DIVERSE AND VIBRANT

CAMPUS COMMUNITY

6,451 Students

5,659 Undergraduate students | 88% 792 Graduate students | 12%

65% African-American population, with Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian and international students making up the balance.

FRESHMAN Profile

3.27 890 Avg. GPA

229

Avg. SAT (VM)

Full-Time FACULTY 201 possess doctoral or terminal degrees and 56 have reached the rank of full professor.

16:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

ACCREDITATION

Delaware State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), as well as accredited or approved by nine specialized academic agencies.

4/2019

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS NO. OF STUDENTS

PERCENTAGE

ATTENDANCE Full-Time Part-Time

4,828 1,623

75% 25%

GENDER Male Female

2,348 4,103

36% 64%

RESIDENCY In-State Out-of-State International

2,901 2,630 920

45% 41% 14%

Residential Commuter

2,996 3,455

46% 54%

NO. OF STUDENTS

PERCENTAGE

RACE/ETHNICITY Black White Hispanic Asian Other/Unreported

4,191 541 566 696 457

65% 8% 9% 11% 7%

CLASSIFICATION Cont. Undergraduate New Freshman New Transfer Non-Degree Seeking Graduate

3,810 1,520 329 565 227

59% 24% 5% 9% 3%

NEW FRESHMAN PROFILE NO. OF STUDENTS

ATTENDANCE Enrolled 1,520 Full-Time 1,288 Part-Time 232 Retention Rate Inspire 588

PERCENTAGE

85% 15% 72%

RESIDENCY In-State Out-of-State International

739 594 187

49% 39% 12%

Residential Commuter

973 547

64% 36%

NO. OF STUDENTS

PERCENTAGE

RACE/ETHNICITY Black White Hispanic Asian Other/Unreported

1,060 97 146 127 90

70% 6% 10% 8% 6%

GENDER Female Male

949 571

62% 38%

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MAJORS, MINORS AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY cast.desu.edu | 302.857.6400 Agriculture (eight concentrations) Agri-Business Agriscience Education Animal & Poultry Science Equine Business Management General Agriculture Plant Science: Agronomy Plant Science: Horticulture Pre-Veterinary Science Biochemistry (Health Professions) Biological Sciences (BA) Biological Sciences (BS) (bachelor’s or associate) (four concentrations) Forensic Science General Biology Health Professions Research Professions Biology (associate degree) Chemistry Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy Computer Science Engineering Physics (three concentrations) Bioengineering Electrical Engineering Optical Engineering Food and Nutritional Sciences (six concentrations) Coordinated Program in Dietetics Food Science Nutritional Science Physician Assistant for Health Sciences Pre-Allied Health Sciences Pre-Physician Assistant Informatics (certificate only) Information Technology Mathematics (one concentration) Data Analytics Mathematics Education Natural Resources (three concentrations) Environmental Science Fisheries Management Wildlife Management Physics Textiles and Apparel Studies (two concentrations) Fashion Merchandising Fashion Design

MINORS Biology Chemistry Computer Science Environmental Science Food and Nutritional Sciences Forensic Science Information Technology Mathematics Physics Textiles and Apparel Studies COLLEGE OF BUSINESS business.desu.edu | 302.857.6900 Accounting Aviation (three concentrations) Aviation Management Professional Pilot Professional Pilot (Helicopter) Certified Financial Planner Finance (two concentrations) Finance and Banking Financial Economics Hospitality and Tourism Management (bachelor’s or associate) (one concentration) Casino Management Management (five concentrations) Business Analytics General Management Human Resource Management Management Information Systems/ERP Marketing Sport Management MINORS Accounting Business Administration Business Economics Coaching Management Entrepreneurship Finance and Banking Financial Planning Hospitality and Tourism Management Human Resource Management Management Information Systems/ERP Marketing Recreation Management

OVER 40 MAJORS AND 30 MINORS COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES chess.desu.edu | 302.857.6628 Art Education Criminal Justice (bachelor’s or associate) Early Childhood Education (Birth-2) Elementary Education (K-6) English (one concentration) Writing History Integrated Studies International Studies (bachelor’s or associate) Law Studies Liberal Studies (bachelor’s or associate) Middle Level Education (6-8) Mass Communications (three concentrations) Convergence Journalism Digital Media Production Public Relations and Advertising Music (two concentrations) Instrumental Vocal Music Education (two concentrations) Instrumental Vocal Music Industry Music Therapy New Media in Arts Physical Education Political Science Sociology Studio Art MINORS Africana Studies Art Education Criminal Justice English French History International Studies Law Studies Music Philosophy Political Science Sociology Spanish Studio Art TELL (Teacher of English Language Learners/Bilingual Education) Theatre Arts Women’s and Gender Studies Writing

WESLEY COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES chbs.desu.edu | 302.736.2558 Domestic Violence Services (certificate only) Kinesiology Nursing Psychology (bachelor’s or associate) Public Health (bachelor’s or associate) Social Work (bachelor’s or associate) MINOR Psychology SCHOOL OF GRADUATE, ADULT AND EXTENDED STUDIES sgaes.desu.edu | 302.857.6800 Agriculture (MS) – (two concentrations) Applied Chemistry (MS) Applied Chemistry (PhD) Applied Optics (MS) Biological Sciences (MS) Business Administration (MBA) – (three concentrations) Computer Science (MS) Dual-Title TESOL Educational Leadership (EdD) (two concentrations) Educational Leadership (MEd) Equitable Curriculum and Instructional Leadership (MA) Food Science and Biotechnology (MS) – (three concentrations) Integrative Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (PhD) Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics (PhD) Justice Studies (MA) Mathematics (MS) – (two concentrations) Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience (MS) Natural Resources (MS) Neuroscience (PhD) Nursing (MSN) – (four concentrations) Occupational Therapy (MOT) Optics (PhD) Physics (MS) Psychology (MS) Public Administration (MPA) Social Work (DSW) Social Work (MSW) Sport Administration (MS) Teaching (MAT) TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) / Bilingual Education (MA)

SELECT

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS DISNEY PROGRAM

SOUTH KOREA Jeju National University Jeju Chonnam National University Sangmyung University Seoul Women’s University FRANCE La Rochelle Business School MEXICO Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango

JOINT PROGRAMS

CHINA Beihua University Changchun University of Science and Technology Changchun Humanities and Sciences College Jilin University of Finance and Economics Ningbo University of Technology Shenyang University of Technology SOUTH KOREA Jeju National University Yeungnam University College

DSU U.S. CULTURE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

CHINA Beihua University Beijing Wuzi University Changchun Normal University Changchun University of Science and Technology Dezhou University

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Guangxi University Hebei Finance University Hebei Normal University Jiaozuo Vocational College of Industry and Trade Jilin Huaqiao University Jilin University of Finance and Business Jilin University of Technology and Business Jilin University of Finance and Economics Jishou University Liao Cheng University Ningbo University of Technology Sanming University Shenyang University of Technology Southwest Petroleum University Zhaoqing University SOUTH KOREA Jeju National University Yeungnam University College JAPAN Miyagi University of Education NIGERIA Coal City University Enugu State University of Sciences and Technology, Nigeria Igbinedion University Okada POLAND UTP University of Science and Technology FRANCE Université de Versailles

STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Sanming University Shenyang University of Technology Southwest Petroleum University Wuxi University Zhaoqing University

FRANCE Université de Versailles

FRANCE Université de Versailles University of Caen

CHINA Beihua University

JAMAICA College of Agriculture, Science and Education SOUTH KOREA Jeju National University POLAND UTP University of Science and Technology

GENERAL MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BANGLADESH International University of Business Agriculture and Technology Khulna University of Engineering and Technology

CHINA Beihua University Beijing Wuzi University Changchun Normal University Changchun University of Science and Technology Dezhou University Guangxi University Hebei Finance University Hebei Normal University Jiaozuo Vocational College of Industry and Trade Jilin Huaqiao University Jilin University of Finance and Business Jilin University of Technology and Business Jilin University of Finance and Economics Jishou University Liao Cheng University Ningbo University of Technology

GHANA Ghana Institute for Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) INDIA Woxsen University JAPAN Miyagi University of Education SOUTH KOREA Jeju National University Kyung Hee University Yeungnam University College NIGERIA Benson Idahosa University Coal City University Enugu State University of Sciences and Technology GE Nigeria Igbinedion University POLAND UTP University of Science and Technology SOUTH AFRICA North-West University SENEGAL Cheikh Anta Diop University TAIWAN Chunghua University

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UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP 2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Leroy A. Tice, Esq. ’02, Chair Colonel (Ret.) Dr. Debbie Harrington, Vice Chair Mr. John J. Allen, Jr., Vice Chair The Honorable Michael N. Castle Mr. William Collick The Honorable Norman D. Griffiths, Esq.

Dr. Wilma Mishoe Mr. John Ridgeway ’75 Mr. Chip Rossi Dr. Marlene Saunders ’67 Ms. Jocelyn Stewart Ms. Bernadette Dorsey Whatley

EX-OFFICIO

The Honorable John Carney, Governor, State of Delaware Dr. Tony Allen, President, Delaware State University TRUSTEE EMERITI

Dr. A. Richard Barros, Esq. Dr. Claibourne D. Smith

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2024 ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Dr. Tony Allen President Dr. Saundra DeLauder Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Irene Chapman-Hawkins ’14, ‘19 Interim Executive Vice President Ms. LaKresha Moultrie, Esq. Vice President of Legal Affairs, General Counsel and Chief Risk Management Officer Mr. Antonio M. Boyle Senior Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Mr. Anas Ben Addi Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Dr. Stacy Downing ’20 Chief Administrator, DSU Downtown and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Dr. Vita Pickrum ’16 Vice President of Institutional Advancement and President, Delaware State University Foundation

Ms. Jackie R. Griffith Chief of Staff, Vice President of Government and Community Relations Mr. Darrell McMillon Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Information Technology Dr. Dawn Mosley ’20 Senior Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications Ms. Tamara Stoner Assistant Vice President of Auxiliary Enterprises and University Secretary Ms. Alecia Shields-Gadson Athletic Director Mr. Bernard Pratt Associate Vice President of Facilities Management, Planning & Construction Mr. Tony Tucker Administrator of Athletics Mr. James Overton Vice President of Student Affairs/ Superintendent of Public Safety

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MISSION

The Delaware State University Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation devoted to the welfare and future development of Delaware State University and its affiliated organizations. The Foundation exists solely for the purpose of securing and administering private funds in support of academic programs, student scholarships, faculty development, public service initiatives, and other priorities of Delaware State University.

THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS THE UNIVERSITY IN MANY WAYS: 

Supports Delaware State University students with scholarships.

With over 85% of University students requiring financial aid, private scholarships are an essential part of student success.

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Raises donations and securing grants to support students, programs and initiatives spearheaded by each of the colleges of the University and their faculty, as well as capital needs.

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Manages assets given by private donors in support of Delaware State University with good governance, transparency, and accountability

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Grows the University’s endowment to help ensure fiscal stability.

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DONATE TO CHANGE LIVES Make an impact at Delaware State University. Whether you wish to support the University’s general operations, strengthen an academic or athletic program or establish a scholarship for students in need, your gift matters and is vital to every DSU success story.

There are many ways to make a gift to support Delaware State University and its students, now or over your lifetime. These are just a few:

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Visit www.desu.edu/giving/give-now

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Mail a check or money order made payable to: Delaware State University Foundation Clairbourne D. Smith Administration Building, 2nd Floor 1200 N. DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901

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Text “DESU” to 41444 to donate via mobile phone.

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Donate stock, securities or real estate.

Contact the Foundation for specific transfer instructions.

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Include the DSU Foundation in your will or estate plan through a bequest.

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Designate the DSU Foundation as a beneficiary for your life insurance policy or retirement plan.

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Roll over a portion of your IRA to the DSU Foundation, including required minimum distributions.

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Establish a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder annuity trust.

Through these planned giving vehicles, a donor can transfer cash or assets to the Foundation in exchange for a fixed annual income—often with a greater return than most bank Certificates of Deposit—for life or a specific term.

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Donate art, books, equipment, vehicles or other non-cash items.

Contact the Foundation to discuss.

To learn more, visit www.desu.edu/giving or contact 302.857.6055 or dsufoundation@desu.edu. Our Division of Institutional Advancement staff can walk you through these options and more.

Scan to donate today!

ESTABLISH A SCHOLARSHIP With more than 85% of Delaware State University students receiving some form of financial aid, scholarships have a profound and everlasting impact on current and future Hornets. Consider establishing a scholarship today to help students stay on their scholarly path toward college completion without the barriers of financial hardship. You can work with the Delaware State University Foundation to help customize your support or keep it as general as possible.

There are two types of scholarships that can be established and either can be named in memory or in honor of an individual or organization according to the donor’s wishes.

NON-ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS A non-endowed scholarship fund for DSU students can be formed with a donor commitment of $3,000 or more. Flexible payment options for the balance to be paid over a three-year period are available after a $1,000 payment has been made. Once the full amount of the scholarship has been paid, scholarship awards can be made in increments as agreed upon by the donor until all funds are exhausted or replenished.

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS An endowed scholarship fund for DSU students can be formed with a corpus of $10,000 or more, providing scholarship support to students in perpetuity or based on a specific term. Flexible payment options are available over a three-year period. Scholarship awards are disbursed through earned income and/or capital gains after the corpus has been paid in full for three years based on the Delaware State University Foundation’s Investment and Disbursement Policies. All endowed scholarship funds are managed by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

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TO LEARN MORE

: Visit www.desu.edu/giving or contact 302.857.6055 or dsufoundation@desu.edu. Institutional Advancement staff look forward to discussing these options with you.

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FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP 2024 Board of Directors Dr. Enid Wallace-Simms ’74, Chair Ms. Nicole Dye-Anderson ’03, Vice Chair Dr. Vita Pickrum ’16, Foundation President Dr. Tony Allen, University President Mr. Vincent Rojas, Treasurer/Secretary Ms. Henrietta Savage, Controller Capt. William “CJ” Charlton ’95 Mr. Steve Ewing ’82 Mr. Daryl Graham

Mr. Thomas Horne Mr. Joseph Purzycki Dr. Kathleen Shelton

Mr. David Sheppard, Esq. Ms. Jocelyn Stewart Ms. Cathleen Trigg-Jones ’92

Advisory Committee Mr. Joel Coppadge ’81 Mr. Donald Graham The Honorable Margaret Rose Henry Mr. Ty Jones Mr. Roger Kirtley Ms. Leah Williams ’15, ’16

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FUNDRAISING FOCUS

STUDENT SUCCESS SCHOLARSHIPS ACADEMIC INNOVATION ATHLETICS GENERAL SUPPORT

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D E S U.E D U/G I V I N G 302.857.6055 | dsufoundation@desu.edu 1200 North DuPont Highway | Dover, Delaware 19901 desuedu

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