Martin University Commencement 2018

M A R T I N

U N I V E R S I T Y

The Forty-Nineth Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, May 12, 2018 12:00 pm

Rev. Fr. Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Martin University

2186 North Sherman Drive

Indianapolis, Indiana

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Gregory M. Gill, Chair

Nancy Van Note Chism, PhD., Vice Chair Linda C. Dixon, Secretary Michael Ames Tracy Boyd Jesse Brown Richard Hunter Fred L. Johnson, Ed.D. D. Wesley Poythress

President’s Cabinet

Heidi Ries, Ph.D. Robin Shackleford Michael Twyman, Ph.D.

Eugene G. White, Ed.D. President Charlesetta Smith Staley, Ed.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs Brian Steuerwald, Ph.D. Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness Michael Moos, CPA Vice President for Fiscal and Administrative Affairs

Commencement Committee Eugene G. White, Ed.D. - Chair

Krystal Brown Michael Moos Missouri Farral Lydia Morton Tracey Jackson Doraine Reynolds-Malone Jennifer McCloud Charlesetta Smith Staley, Ed.D.

History of Martin University The origins of Martin University can be traced to 1969, when Father Boniface Hardin, an African American Benedictine priest, and Sister Jane Schilling opened Martin Center on North College Avenue in Indianapolis to address pressing community issues, especially the inherited disease sickle cell anemia and race relations. Five years later, in 1974, the Center conducted a study in cooperation with the Union of Experimenting Colleges and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) on the difficulties experienced by low-income adults and minority students who wished to attend traditional colleges or universities.

Martin Center College officially began in 1977 on North College Avenue. This “haven of hope” was created, in the midst of the inner city barriers to academic success, to offer opportunities for the ordinary and disenfranchised persons to change their destinies through education. Father Hardin named the college in honor of two Martins – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and St. Martín de Porres, who worked with the poor in Peru in the 16th and 17th centuries and became the first Catholic saint of African ancestry.

Rev. Fr. Boniface Hardin, O.S.B.

Sr. Jane Edward Schilling, CSJ

The University is recognized as an institution that offers higher education access and opportunities to persons underserved by the current academic enterprise. The University is a nondenominational, private, liberal arts institution with over 1,500 alumni, including distinguished citizen leaders.

Martin University offers 8 undergraduate degrees and 2 master’s degrees in a wide array of disciplines, including the liberal arts, business, early childhood education, sociology, religious studies, psychology, biology, criminal justice studies and urban ministries.

Marking its 40th year in 2017, Martin University is Indiana’s only Predominantly Black Institution In 1987, the College obtained the current (PBI) of higher education. It serves property at 2186 North Sherman Drive as a cornerstone of the Martindalewhen the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Brightwood neighborhood on the east closed the St. Francis de Sales Catholic side of Indianapolis. Martin University Church and School, both of which are part continues its commitment to provide of the University’s current campus. Martin quality educational opportunities to University relocated to this site and the underrepresented populations and to college became a university in 1990 following be a leader in the revitalization of the an expansion in the number of degree surrounding community. programs offered, including graduate degrees.

Academic Regalia

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ll participants in a commencement ceremony in the United States, except members of the military services, are usually attired in traditional cap and gown, patterned after the attire of the monks and students in the Middle Ages. Black is the traditional color for all academic gowns, although some universities choose custom-designed gowns in the university's colors with its insignia.

The bachelor's gown has pointed sleeves; the master's gown has oblong sleeves with an arc at the bottom; and the doctor's gown has bell shaped sleeves. The bachelor's and master's gowns are untrimmed. The doctor's gown is faced down the front with velvet and has three velvet chevrons across the sleeves. The facing and chevrons may be black or the distinctive color of the field of study. The hoods recognized for each of the degrees vary in size, shape and length, with the larger and more elaborate designating the doctoral level. The shell of the hood matches the black material of the gown. The lining, which is folded out, bears the official colors of the institution that conferred the degree. The color of the velvet border on the hood denotes the field of study to which the degree pertains as follows: Apricot Nursing Brown Fine Arts Crimson Journalism Dark Blue Philosophy Golden Yellow Science Lemon Yellow Library Science Light Blue Education Maroon Human Sciences Pink Music Purple Law Sage Green Physical Education Salmon Pink Public Health Scarlet Theology Yellow Brown Commerce/Business White Arts/Letters/Humanities The graduates wear caps known as mortarboards, which are the traditional headdress for the bachelor and master degrees. The tassel, worn on the left side of the cap, may be gold if the holder has a doctor's degree. Candidates for undergraduate degrees wear the tassel on the right side of the mortarboard until after their degrees have been conferred. Tassel will be moved to the left when directed by the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Candidates receiving honors for academic achievement wear honor cords draped around the collar.

REV. DR. JOHN O. HOSLER Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters

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r. John O. Hosler holds two undergraduate degrees in Bible and Pastoral Studies, a B.S. in History from Martin University; an M.A. in History/Political Science from Butler University; and has earned an M.Div. and Th.D from Trinity Theological Seminary.

He has served as an adjunct college instructor and full-time pastor since his early twenties. Until 1990, Dr. Hosler served on the teaching staff of Martin Center College. During his time at Martin Center College, he taught World History, American History, Applied Logic and Philosophy. From 1987-2001, Dr. Hosler was a recurring guest lecturer for Indiana University’s Basic World Religion courses, School of Medicine and Department of Psychiatry.

Dr. Hosler also served as chaplain with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Auxiliary CAP Squadron 1213, Indiana Wing. Honored as chaplain of the year in 1988 and 1989, he was also the recipient of the Commander's Commendation Award for Outstanding Duty Performance in 1989, 1990, and 1991.

His service continued as a chaplain at the Berrien County Jail, counseling and advising hundreds of inmates from 2002 to 2006.

Rev. Dr. John O. Hosler He has served several churches in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. A published author and speaker, he has taught in Samara, Russia in several churches in Moscow. Dr. Hosler is the author of several published works which include his 1999 book entitled The

Baptismal Regeneration vs. Believer’s BaptismnDebate His two greatest academic passions are the clarity of the gospel and the sole authority of Scripture for faith and doctrine. Pastor Hosler, along with his wife Susan, have served at Napier Parkview since October 2002.

Martin University’s mission is to provide excellence in educating and developing traditional and nontraditional students in an inclusive, supportive and healthy collegiate environment.

MR. NORRIS M. ARCHER Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters

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r. Norris Milton Archer, a 1941 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School and life member of the National Eagle Scout Association, completed a dual degree in Community Organization and Business Management at Martin Center College in 1982. Mr. Archer is the fourth graduate of what is now Martin University.

Upon completing his degrees, Mr. Archer served as a member of the Board of Trustees, serving as Chairman in 1983.

The owner and operator of two companies, Community Developers and Opportunity Plus Co., Mr. Archer also served as the chairman for the Small Business Administration and was noted "as an aggressive advocate in the pursuit of strengthening small business..." As a result of this commitment, Mr. Archer received numerous honors including the Indiana Minority Business Advocate of the Year in 1984. On November 30, 1983, former Indianapolis Mayor William Hudnut declared Norris Archer Day. A sergeant in the United States Army, 52nd Combat Engineers Battalion, Mr. Archer was among the first group of Indiana World War II veterans to participate in the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. to view the World War II Memorial.

Mr. Archer also served as the coordinator of the City of Indianapolis’ Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and was an ex-officio member of the

Mr. Norris Milton Archer

Mayor’s Labor Advisory Board.

Following his retirement, Mr. Archer served on numerous federal, state, and local government committees to advance Civil Rights legislation and labor laws. A strong advocate both locally and nationally in the arena of equal employment opportunity, fair labor practices, and strengthening minority small businesses, Mr. Archer has received numerous awards for his service to the community.

Mr. Archer has published more than 20 books, 8 of which are filed at the Library of Congress. Mr. Archer with the support of his wife Margaret, plans to write a book of poems and update earlier writings.

MR. REGINALD O. JONES, SR. Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters

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eginald O. Jones, Sr. serves as the President of Faith & Goodness Corporation, which is a franchise of one of the world’s most sought-after Franchises, McDonald’s Restaurant.

His extraordinary life journey has been established upon the unique guiding values of Faith, Hope and Love by God through his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

As a descendent of ancestors whom descend through slavery with the progenitors being Mrs. Amanda Howze and Mr. Evan Christmas. Mr. Jones was born in Prichard, Alabama to a single mother, under the loving guidance of his grandparents and his widow great grandmother whom loved he cherish and treasure.

He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Martin University with a Bachelor of Science Degree with a dual major in Business Management and Marketing. Also, Mr. Jones earned an Associate Degree in General Studies from Central Texas College in Killeen, Texas, during his tenure as an exemplary soldier in the United States Army, where he was not only a leader of leaders, but also, highly decorated and honorably discharged.

He is a recipient of Martin University President’s Alumni Award for Outstanding Community Contributions and Exemplary Professional Achievements. In addition, Mr. Jones, is a member of Martin University coveted Hall of Fame, for Excellence in Entrepreneurship. He has also been bestowed with The Prestigious Jefferson Award, a Community and Business Endurance Award from The United States Department of Commerce, the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award, and the first

Mr. Reginald O. Jones, Sr. ever Outstanding Hoosier Award, which is the highest honor that can be presented by the office of the Lieutenant Governor for the State of Indiana, furthermore, he was awarded by the forty-ninth Governor of The State of Indiana, the Sagamore of The Wabash.

Because of his commitment to the enrichment of humanity, he has lent his compassionate passion to Organization Boards, which missions strengthens the essences of humanity.

Reginald’s life journey united him in Holy matrimony to his powerful, strong and brilliant business partner, supportive, faithful and loving best friend, Tracey A. Jones. They are the parents of seven amazing children, and the in-laws to one remarkable daughter-in-law and one remarkable son-in-law; Reginald O. Jr. (Jasmine), Antoine D., Andrew O., Hannah C. Hudson (Jonathan P.), Amanda S., Regina A., and Rebecca G. Mr. Jones’ desires for his continuous life is to be a humble servant leader seeking the will and accomplishing the will of God, through His only begotten Son, his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Saturday, May 12, 2018

12:00 PM Noon Rev. Fr. Boniface Hardin Gathertorium Dr. Eugene G. White, Presiding Prelude Soft Musical Interlude Processional Dr. Charlesetta Smith Staley

Vice President for Academic Affairs Grand Marshall Pomp and Circumstance

by Edward Elgar

Academic Marshalls Dr. Mattie Solomon Director of Early Childhood Education/Professor John “JL� Mize Assistant Professor/Omsbudsman

Graduates, Faculty and Platform Dignitaries

(Please stand for the posting of the national colors and the playing of the National Anthem.

Men please remove your hats during the playing of the National Anthem.)

Presentation of National Colors Arsenal Technical High School Color Guard The National Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Joy Moseley, Arlington High School

Music: John Stafford Smith Words: Francis Scott Key Invocation Rev. Denell Howard Senior, Class of 2018 Welcome Nickesha Farries Senior, Class of 2018 Introduction of Dais and Other Guests

Dr. Eugene G. White, President

Greetings Dr. Nancy Van Note Chism Vice-Chair, Martin University Board of Trustees Conferring of Honorary Degrees

Dr. Eugene G. White, President

Rev. Dr. John O. Hosler Mr. Norris Milton Archer Mr. Reginald O. Jones, Sr.

Lift Every Voice and Sing Martin University Community Choir Mr. Matthew Jackson Music: John Rosamond Johnson Words: James Weldon Johnson Class of 2018 Senior Class Speaker: Shareece Renee Adams Sister Jane Schilling Award Dr. Mattie Solomon Director of Early Childhood Education/Professor Triumph Award Dr. Charlesetta Smith Staley Vice President for Academic Affairs Class of 2018 Senior Class Speaker: Robin J. Range Presentation of the Class of 2018 Dr. Charlesetta Smith Staley Vice President for Academic Affairs Conferring of Earned Degrees

Dr. Eugene G. White, President

Dr. Charlesetta Smith Staley Vice President for Academic Affairs Assisted by Dr. Brian Steuerwald Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Advancement Undergraduate Tassel Ceremony Dr. Eugene G. White, President for Class of 2018

Induction of Graduates into the Ms. Vera Graves, Vice President Alumni Association Martin University Alumni Association The Alma Mater “Our Martin U�

Martin University Community Choir Written by: Ms. Clementine Jones Mr. Matthew Jackson Benediction Rev. Denell Howard Senior, Class of 2018

(Audience remains seated until graduates recess from the Gathertorium) Recession Dr. Charlesetta Smith Staley Vice President for Academic Affairs Fanfare by Edward Elgar

2018 BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES Shareece R. Adams

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Elora I. Andrews-Powell

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

India M. Arnold

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Hanna S. Auri

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Vida Mayfield Benjamin

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Lajuan A. Bess

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Peggy A. Bland

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Sasha Simone Bluitt

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Kyrstal M. Brown

Bachelor of Science, Sociology

Kerrick E. Brye

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Claude T. Commodore

Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts

Shavonte F. Crayton

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Candace N. Crompton

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Precious Olivia Croom

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Shyta Renea Echols

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Nickesha Rochelle Farries

Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts

Korisha L.Gaddie

Bachelor of Science, Addictions Counseling

Kevin Alexander Garner

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Kevan Dion Gill

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Dorothy Ann Greene

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Jacinta R. Harges

Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts

Nathan L.Hill

Bachelor of Science, Addictions Counseling

Rojee E. Hoskins

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Denell Howard

Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts

Shante M. Hurt

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

David L. Jackson

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Diana Johnson

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Richard L. Jones

Bachelor of Science, Addictions Counseling

Patti A. Jones

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Sulaiman A. Mahmoud

Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts

Cherish J. McGruder

Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts

Kendall L. Meyers

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

2018 BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES Tobias M. Mills

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

MyJerrier L. Mitcham

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Patrick M. Mullins

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Joe A. Nathan Sr.

Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts

Kevin Anthony Perry

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Temika N. Petaway

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Melayna M. Quirin

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Robin J. Range

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Leonardo Davinci Richardson

Bachelor of Science, Addictions Counseling

Jahlisa L. Adekoya

Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts

Samone L. Smith

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Chelzie Marie Smith

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Youletta A. Tyler-Keys

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Nakilee F. Weni

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Mary M. Williams

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Kelvis Turell Williams

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Brandon D. Williamson

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Misty Michelle Wilson

Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

Shiericka L. Wilson

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

James M. Woodard

Bachelor of Science, Addictions Counseling

Tracy D. Young

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Note: Due to printing deadlines, the roster of degree candidates as represented in this program may not be entirely accurate and does not constitute certification of completion of degree requirements. Only a notation on an Official Transcript is proof of graduation.

2018 MASTER’S DEGREE CANDIDATES Latasha Boyd-Jones

Master of Science, Community Psychology

Melody Burnett

Master of Science, Community Psychology

Latasha A. Hudson

Master of Science, Community Psychology

Adriaka Y. Jackson

Master of Science, Community Psychology

Ruth M. King

Master of Science, Community Psychology

Roxanne Kirby

Master of Science, Community Psychology

Desmond S. Mathews

Master of Science, Community Psychology

Eheridge B. McAnally

Master of Arts, Urban Ministries

Olando Carl Nicks

Master of Science, Community Psychology

Sean Q. Usher

Master of Science, Community Psychology

Latania Waldrup-McAtee

Master of Science, Community Psychology

Note: Due to printing deadlines, the roster of degree candidates as represented in this program may not be entirely accurate and does not constitute certification of completion of degree requirements. Only a notation on an Official Transcript is proof of graduation.

“OUR MARTIN U�

You have been our inspiration

You've been there to see us through You've the source of education We have found at Martin U.

As we tread the path of learning As we move to higher ground

You brought out the best within us, And you never let us down.

We can boldly face the future

With all the knowledge that you gave, We can climb most any mountain We can ride most any wave.

As we follow in the footsteps Of the ones gone on before,

The time has come for us to place Our lamp beside the door.

To light the way for others

As they journey on their way,

To make these hallowed halls

A place to learn and work and play.

Now with heaven's help to guide us, With a love forever true,

To our teachers and instructions, May God bless our Martin U.

Written by: Clementine L. Jones

Martin University 2186 North Sherman Drive Indianapolis, IN 46218 www.martin.edu