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Faculty/Staff Notes Dr. Robinson receives dean emeritus status The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning approved dean emeritus status for Dr. Dollye M.E. Robinson at its February meeting. The former College of Liberal Arts dean, who served Jackson State University for 60 years, is also a full professor in the Department of Music. Robinson began her career at JSU in 1952 as an assistant band director and music instructor. During her tenure, Robinson also served as head of the Department of Music and associate dean of the School of Liberal Arts. Dean joins HBCU think tank at Rutgers Dr. Daniel Watkins, dean of the Jackson State University College of Education and Human Development, was chosen to participate in the HBCU College of Education Dean’s Think Tank at the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education in New Brunswick, N.J. Choral activities director to conduct national choir W. Cortez Castilla, director of Choral Activities, was selected to conduct the 105 Voices of History National Choir this upcoming academic year. Two perfor-
mances will be in Washington, D.C., one at the Andrew Mellon Concert Stage during Congressional Black Caucus Week and the other at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The choir also will perform in Nashville at the Grand Ole Opry Center.. Admissions director selected to national council Stephanie Chatman, admissions director and enrollment manager, was selected as one of 23 representatives to serve on the National Guidance and Admission Assembly Council of the College Board. She also will serve on the board’s Southern Regional Council. The Assembly Council is composed of college admissions and high school guidance professionals.. AD tapped for NCAA advisory group Dr. Vivian L. Fuller, director of Athletics, was selected to serve on the NCAA Division I HBCU Academic Advisory Group. The newly formed group of presidents, chancellors, athletics directors and faculty representatives is developing plans and partnerships to support the academic success of student athletes.. Theatre chair chosen president of national drama, speech association Dr. Mark Henderson, interim chair of the Department of Speech and Theatre, was selected the 32nd president of the
National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts. Christopher Cox was named the association’s national student president. Professor, CEO named state’s SBA Person of the Year The U.S. Small Business Administration named Dr. John D. Calhoun Mississippi’s Small Business Person of the Year. The business professor is co-founder and CEO of Integrated Management Services, which provides engineering, emergency management, technical, program management and operations services. Administrator earns international award, lauded for achievements Dr. James Maddirala, associate provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, recently received the Hind Rattan ( Jewel of India) International Award from the NonResident Indians Welfare Society of India. The award is given annually to 30 Indians living in other countries for their professional achievements and contributions to society. The Indian government and business group fosters bonds with Indians internationally..