President`s Annual Report - Grambling State University
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President`s Annual Report - Grambling State University
President’s Annual Report 2010-11 Table of Contents Letter from the President Page 2 Current Administration Page 3 President‟s Executive Council Page 4 University Priorities Page 5 Page 9 Academic Affairs Enrollment Management Page 11 Fundraising and Friend Raising Page 15 Campus Facilities Page 17 Marketing and Public Relations Page 19 Revenues Page 21 Expenses Page 22 On Our Pathway to Greater Success Page 23 Our Distinguished Donors Page 25 Map of Grambling State University Page 30 Page 1 Letter from The President Page 2 Current Administration Vice presidents Dr. Connie Walton-Clement Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Mr. Leon Sanders Vice President for Finance Dr. Stacey Duhon Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Kenoye K. Eke Vice President for Institutional Advancement 1901 Privately funded Colored Industrial and 1912 Institution became quasi-public. Agricultural School was founded by Charles P. Adams, who became the first president. The Founding years 1901-1936 Charles P. Adams Page 3 Current President’s Executive Council (PEC) Dr. Frank G. Pogue President Mrs. Monica Bradley Associate Vice President for Human Resources Mr. Ante Britten Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration Ms. Nettie Daniels Associate Vice President of Planning and Institutional Research Dr. Vicki Brown Interim Dean, College of Education Mr. Ray Dudley Director of Facilities Management Dr. Stacey Duhon Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Kenoye Eke Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement Dr. Janet Guyden Associate Vice President/Dean, Graduate Studies and Research Mrs. Beverly Hill-Hercules Executive Director of Title III Programs Mrs. Donna Hill-Todd Director of Internal Audit Mr. Aaron James Interim Athletic Director Ms. Debra Johnson Director of Alumni & Public Relations Dr. Ken Koroma Executive Director of Sponsored Programs Mr. Mahmoud Lamadanie Executive Associate Vice President for Center of International Affairs & Programs Mr. Freddie Peterson Interim University Police Chief Mr. Leon Sanders Vice President for Finance Dr. Ellen Smiley Executive Assistant to the President Dr. Albert Tezeno Interim Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management/Director of Financial Aid Dr. Rama Tunuguntla Acting Dean, College of Professional Studies Mr. Felix Unaeze Director of A.C. Lewis Memorial Library Dr. Connie Walton Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Carl Wright Dean, College of Business Dr. Evelyn Wynn Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences 1918 Name changed to Lincoln Parish Training School under the direction of Lincoln Parish School Board. Page 4 1928 School became State Junior College; name changed to Louisiana negro Normal and Industrial Institute. University Priorities and Goals P riority 1: Build on the Successes of Academic Strengths and Accomplishments of the University Link: Board of Regents Goal 2: Ensure Quality and Accountability Signing Articulation Agreement with Bossier Parish Community College Signing Articulation Agreement with Southern University-Shreveport Signing Articulation Agreement with Delta Community College P riority 2: Develop and Implement an Enrollment Management and Retention Plan Link: Board of Regents Goal 1: Increase Opportunities for Student Access and Success Page 5 P P P riority 3: Develop Fundraising and Friend Raising Activities Link: Board of Regents Goal 3: Enhance Services to Community and State Former “Ms. Grambling State University” pledge $15,000 riority 4: Improve Campus Facilities Link: Board of Regents Goal 2: Ensure Quality and Accountability riority 5: Enhance Marketing and Public Relations Efforts Link: Board of Regents Goal 3: Enhance Services to Community and State Page 6 P P P riority 6: Develop Processes to Improve Operational Management of the University Link: Board of Regents Goal 2: Ensure Quality and Accountability riority 7: Ensure Organizational Efficiency Link: Board of Regents Goal 2: Ensure Quality and Accountability riority 8: Implement Initiatives to Ensure Employment Opportunities for Graduates Link: Board of Regents Goal 1: Increase Opportunities for Student Access and Success Page 7 P riority 9: Recognize and Reward the Achievement of Excellence Among Faculty, Students, and Staff Link: Board of Regents Goal Basketball Team Appreciation Luncheon P riority 10: Enhance Graduate Studies and Research Programs Link: Board of Regents Goal 1: Increase Opportunities for Student Access and Success Page 8 “Encourage Collaboration Across Disciplines, Divisions, Community Colleges” Academic affairs T he Division of Academic Affairs implemented strategic initiatives during academic year 2010-11 that resulted in demonstrated efficiencies at the University by reviewing degree program’s curricula to ensure a complete educational experience for each graduating student, realigning and/or deleting low completer programs, and maintaining professional accreditation standards. Additionally, the division enhanced articulation agreements wit community colleges and strengthened the University’s transfer policy. P artnerships and Articulation & Transfer agreements with Bossier Parish, Delta, and Southern University-Shreveport Community Colleges were established in academic year 2010-11. Partnering with community colleges helps to ensure students’ seamless transfer into Grambling State University. Implementation of the university‟s revised transfer policy in the 2010-2011 academic year resulted in a one-year increase of 52.4% in the number of students transferring into the university. G rambling’s partnership with the Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is most unique as BPCC has a presence directly on the GSU campus. BPCC@GSU allows the community college students to live in GSU housing and to have access to most amenities available to GSU students while completing the necessary requirements to transfer into the university. 1936 Ralph W.E. Jones became second President. 1940 Four-year program inaugurated. 1944 First Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education granted. The building years 1936 -1977 Ralph W.E. Jones Page 9 “Enhance the Quality of Academic Programs and Accreditation” 2010-2011 Reaffirmations and Accreditations Degree Program Professional Accrediting Agency College of Business Accreditation Reaffirmed AACSB-Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business College of Education Accreditation Reaffirmed NCATE– National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Engineering Technology Accreditation Reaffirmed ABET-Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Mass Communication-UG Accreditation Reaffirmed ACEJMC-Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication Leisure Studies Accreditation Reaffirmed NRPA-National Recreation and Park Association Pediatric Nurse Practitioner NLNAC-National League for Nursing Initial Accreditation Accrediting Commission cademic programs were redesigned or enhanced to address low completer issues in an effort to protect program offerings, and maintaining the vision of the University. The review resulted in degree programs being consolidated, combined, or deleted to capitalize on strengths and accountability demands. The University currently offers 50 degree programs at the following levels: 1 Associate, 32 Bachelors, 13 Masters, 3 Post Masters‟ Certificates (PMC), and 1 Doctoral. review and revision of academic programs’ curricula resulted in 73% of all degree programs requiring no more than 120 credit hours for completion. The restructuring of programs’ curricula enhances the efficiency of the University by reducing students’ time-to-degree and ensuring that all courses relevant for success in the program are completed. Grambling College of Louisiana. In 2010-11, 100% of all eligible programs were accredited. A A 1946 Name changed to Thirty-three of the 50 academic degree programs are eligible for accreditation by professional accrediting agencies. 1949 Grambling College accredited by the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Page 10 1958 College obtained full membership in Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Enrollment management n summer 2010, the Division of Enrollment Management and Retention was established. The priority of the division is to ensure the continued progression of students from entry through graduation. Successful strategic initiatives were implemented to increase partnerships with regional high schools; to strengthen peer tutoring and mentoring programs thereby increasing retention and graduation rates; and to institute a Male Initiative Program (MIP) dedicated specifically to the enrichment, retention and graduation of male students enrolled at the University. D ual enrollment is defined as students enrolling in classes at the University while still in high school. Dual Enrollment D 30 Number of Students “Increase Enrollment in all Disciplines” I ual enrollment at GSU increased 257% in spring 2011 over spring 2010. 25 20 15 10 5 0 2010 2011 Spring Semesters E nrollment in the School of Graduate Studies increased 27% in fall 2010 over the fall 2009. In fall 2010, the university enrolled 594 graduate students, up from 468 in 2009. The 2010 total enrollment included 195 new graduate students, compared to 94 in fall 2009; and 9 transfer students compared to 4 in 2009. Growth in graduate school enrollment is attributed to: a. A refocused recruitment plan emphasizing on-campus recruitment b. Efforts to recruit from baccalaureate institutions in TX, MS, & AR c. Graduate school information provided at seminars sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) for sophomore & junior classes d. Graduate school participation in Career Fairs on campus. 1962 NCATE Accreditation (National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education) attained 1974 Name changed to Grambling State University; Graduate School inaugurated TEACHER’S COTTAGE (WOMEN) Page 11 1976 University reorganized into College of Business and Applied Programs, College of Education, and College of Arts & Sciences Grambling State University enrolls students from around the globe. Student enrollment in academic year 2010-11 represents 42 domestic states and 37 foreign countries. G lobal diversity among the student body is ensured by integrating the different cultures of international students with the various cultures of domestic students. In fall 2010, the number of new international undergraduate students enrolled at the University increased 38% over the previous year. BULGARIA RUSSIA CROATIA FINLAND FRANCE POLAND TURKEY CANADA CHINA THAILAND CAMBODIA NEPAL SAUDI MEXICO SRI LANKA ARABIA TURKMENISTAN COLUMBIA SOUTH MADAGASCAR AFRICA JAMAICA TRINIDAD ANTIGUA BAHAMAS & TOBAGO BELIZE DOMINICA BARBADOS VIRGIN D OMINICAN ST. LUCIA ISLANDS REPUBLIC RWANDA KENYA NIGERIA CAMEROON GABON TANZANIA UGANDA GHANA During academic year 2010-11, GSU sponsored activities that included 154 high schools - 81 in Louisiana and 73 in other states. 1977 Name changed to Grambling College of Louisiana; Dr. Joseph B. Johnson became third president of Grambling State University 1980 Accreditation by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools reaffirmed; GSU Hall of Fame initiated The enhancing years 1977-1991 Joseph B. Johnson Page 12 Enrollment management irst-to-second year retention rates at the University increased 9.4% in fall 2010 over the previous fall semester. “Improve Student Success Rates” F 60% 60% 60% 54.9% 54.9% 54.9% 59.1% 59.1% 59.1% 58.6% 58.6% 58.6% 07-08 Fall07-08 Fall 07-08 Fall 70% 70% 70% 06-07 Fall06-07 Fall 06-07 Fall Fall-to-Fall Fall-to-Fall Retention Rates Fall-to-FallRetention RetentionRates Rates 65.1% 65.1% 65.1% 55.7% 55.7% 55.7% F 09-10 Fall09-10 Fall 09-10 Fall 08-09 Fall08-09 Fall 08-09 Fall 40% 40% 40% 05-06 Fall05-06 Fall 05-06 Fall 50% 50% 50% all 2010 marked the first time the University’s retention rate exceeded 60% since fall 2004. The significant increase is attributed to strategic initiatives implemented to aggressively recruit-back students who may have otherwise decided not to return to the University to continue their education. 1982 Coach Eddie Robinson wins his 300th victory against Florida A&M University 1983 Phase I of Alma J. Brown Elementary School completed; Grambling State University‟s $9-million football stadium completed and named Robinson Stadium ALMA J. BROWN Page 13 During academic year 2010-11, GSU the Male Initiative Program (MIP) was instituted at the University. The MIP provides a support system for male undergraduate students to ensure a successful college experience. Comparison Comparison of First-time Freshman Male Students Comparisonof ofFirst-time First-timeFreshman FreshmanMale MaleStudents Students 100% 100% 100% 90% 90% 90% 80% 80% 80% 70% 70% 70% 60% 60% 60% 50% 50% 50% 40% 40% 40% 30% 30% 30% 20% 20% 20% 10% 10% 10% 0% 0% 0% 88% 88% 88% 90% 90% 90% 64% 64% 64% 39% 39% 39% 70% 70% 70% 45% 45% 45% Males as a Percent ofofFirstPercent ofofMales Returning inin Percent of Males Ending Year Males MalesasasaaPercent Percent ofFirstFirst- Percent Percent ofMales MalesReturning Returning inPercent PercentofofMales MalesEnding EndingYear Year time Freshmen Spring ininGood Academic Standing time Freshmen Spring Good Academic Standing time Freshmen Spring in Good Academic Standing 2009-10 2010-11 2009-10 2009-10 2010-11 2010-11 During the initial stages of the MIP, first-time freshman male students returning from fall-to-spring semesters increased 2%; the number ending the term in “good academic standing” increased 6 points; and their average term GPA increased to 2.70 from 2.56 in spring 2011 over spring 2010. O ne measure of success is that 100% of student athletes transferring into the University in fall 2010 ended the semester in “Good Academic Standing,” compared to 85% in fall 2009. 1984 Grambling State University‟s Television Studio commences regular broadcasts on local cable station 1985 A History of Grambling State University, written by Dr. Mildred Gallot published; Coach Eddie Robinson became the „winningest‟ collegiate coach with 324 victories, at the Dallas Cotton Bowl Page 14 “Enhance communication and collaboration among the foundations that support the University” Fundraising & Friend raising S everal steps were taken during academic year 2010-11 to bridge the communication gap among university supporters, and to enhance the relationship the University has with the public. 1. The Black and Gold Foundation was renamed the Grambling University Foundation. The primary reason for the change was to dispel negative views many alumni chapters associated with the previous name. 2. The Community as a Neighbor Advisory Group was established and is composed of local ministers, local business persons, and distinguished alumni. This group serves in an advisory capacity to the University President. 3. Several meetings were held between the University President the Editorial Boards of local newspapers. These meeting have resulted in the establishment of relationships that foster unbiased public relations and promote the accomplishments at the University. 4. The Department of Athletics cultivated relationships with alumni members through the use of the Alumni Caravans in LA, TX, AL, & GA. Jonesboro, LA 1987 On-line registration process implemented Atlanta, GA 1988 A University-wide comprehensive five-year planning process implemented Page 15 1990 Dedication of KGRM 50,000- Watt Tower and The Gramblinite stateof-the-art equipment laboratory nnual alumni giving, as a percent of total donations received, increased 24 percentage points in FY11 over FY10. The increase in alumni giving is attributed to steps taken to bridge the communication gap between alumni and University administrators, and aggressive efforts made by Advancement staff to solicit support from alums and chapters. The number of individual alumni making donations increased 78 percent. Alumni /Chapter Giving Alumni Alumni/Chapter /ChapterGiving Giving as a Percent of Total Gifts as a Percent as a Percentof of Total TotalGifts Gifts Percent Percent Percent “Improve the functionality of the development and advancement offices” A 50% 50% 50% 0% 0% 0% 2009 2009 2009 18% 18% 18% 9% 9% 9% 2010 2010 2010 33% 33% 33% 2011 2011 2011 Fiscal Year-Ending June 30 Fiscal FiscalYear-Ending Year-Ending June June30 30 T he market value of endowment assets at the University increased 191 percent between 2005-06 and 2009-10. Revised policies and procedures that promote strong fiduciary behavior have been implemented. The significant increase in the University’s endowment assets speaks to the prudent care provided by the asset management staff. Value of Endowment Assets Value Endowment Assets Valueof ofEnding Endowment Assets June 30 Ending June 30 Ending June 30 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,611,627 $10,000,000 $8,611,627 $9,000,000 $8,611,627 $9,000,000 $9,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,310,542 $7,000,000 $6,310,542 $7,000,000 $6,310,542 $5,408,225 $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,408,225 $6,000,000 $5,408,225 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $3,649,990 $5,000,000 $3,649,990 $4,000,000 $3,649,990 $4,000,000 $2,952,534 $4,000,000 $2,952,534 $2,952,534 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 $0 $0 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 Fiscal Years Fiscal FiscalYears Years 1991Dr. Harold W. Lundy became the fourth president of Grambling State University; major restructuring of organizational set-up were initiated and implemented The strengthening years 1991-1994 Harold W. Lundy Page 16 “Develop a list of various facilities‟ issues and concerns around the campus” campus facilities I n 2010 Grambling State University opened the doors to a $10.2 million Performing Arts Center. The building covers 62,089 square feet and houses the Departments of Music and Visual and Performing Arts. The building is equipped with a 242 seat theatre, 200 seat recital room, band room, computer lab, faculty and staff offices, and many other rooms pertinent to the success of music and visual and performing arts majors. T he building was dedicated to the late Conrad Hutchinson, Jr. Mr. Hutchinson directed the University Marching Band for 37 years. Additionally, the theatre within the building is named for the late Floyd L. Sandle. Black Educational Theatre was pioneered by Mr. Sandle during his 40 years of service at Grambling. 1995 Dr. Raymond A. Hicks became the fifth president of Grambling State University by a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities. Coach Eddie Robinson won his 400th victory (first ever for a collegiate football coach) against Mississippi Valley State University The Journey continues 1995 - 1997 Raymond A. Hicks Page 17 T hroughout academic year 2010-11, renovations and upgrades to campus facilities were on-going, and are continuous. The most significant project completed during the year is the state-funded Utility Infrastructure Project, which provides upgrades to the campus electrical, storm drainage, sewer, and water systems. These enhancements reduce power outages, enable the system to handle water demands, and improve overall campus safety. The following buildings received heating and air conditioning improvements at a total cost of $1,989,902: T.H. Harris Auditorium received a chiller and cooling tower, and complete air handler upgrades– cost$865,122; Brown Hall had fan coil units in all classrooms and offices replaced; and HVAC temperature controls were upgraded and replaced–cost-$490,000; GSU Buildings Added to National Register of Historic Buildings in 2011 1939 1939 1960 1939 1939 1954 1943 1956 1943 School of Nursing received a replacement of pneumatically controlled HVAC units with electrically controlled units in all classrooms and offices– cost$419,780; Jacob T. Stewart received repairs and replacements to pumps, blower motors, variable frequency drives and actuators; and a cooling tower and one chiller were replaced– cost-$215,000. Other renovations on campus, designed to improve the aesthetic appeal and safety of buildings, included exterior panel and roof and door replacements in Woodson Hall, Carver Hall, T.H. Harris, and Jacob T. Stewart. I n 2010-11, Grambling State University had nine structures added to the National Register of Historic Buildings. The buildings, erected between 1939 and 1960 have met the individual and collective eligibility criteria of the National Registry. 1995 Louisiana Education Consortium, which includes Grambling State University, Louisiana Tech University and Northeast Louisiana University, established a second doctoral program to include offerings in Educational Leadership and in Curriculum and Instruction Page 18 “Increase the visibility of accomplishments” Marketing and Public relations S trategies were implemented to capitalize on advertising campaigns used to highlight admissions and advancement events. The University matched per dollar cost for television advertising in the Greater Shreveport area and received pro bono print advertising placement in California, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Additionally, billboards were purchased along the I-20 corridor. This media operates as a third-party endorsement of achievements made at the University, and supports recruitment and retention efforts. T he University‟s Lyceum Program was reinstituted in 2010-11. Throughout the year, five programs were provided to increase the cultural and academic development of freshman students. This year‟s program featured: Fox Rich Dallas Black Dance Theatre Sil Lai Abrams Eric Michael Dyson E. Faye Williams The average attendance at each program was 500 people that included students, faculty, staff, and community constituents. T he Grambling State University student newspaper, The Gramblinite, won 27 awards at various regional and national competitions. Sponsors of some of the contests included: The Southeast Journalism Conference, The Society of Professional Journalists, The Black College Communication Association, and The Louisiana Press Association. 1998 The Grambling State University website 1997 Dr. Leonard L. Haynes, III was appointed Interim President of Grambling State University; First University Economic Impact Study completed. was created (www.gram.edu) by alumni Donzell and Karen Jackson of Washington, D.C. Interim President 1997-1998 Leonard L. Haynes, III Page 19 “Develop an effective outreach and engagement strategy for alumni, students, faculty and staff ” T he Grambling State University Swanson Mentoring Program was instituted in fall 2010. Initiated by Criminal Justice faculty, this innovative mentoring program focuses on the incarcerated. This one-of-a-kind program in Louisiana aims to help young imprisoned men prepare to reintegrate into the community upon release. A cademic departments were innovative in developing successful outreach programs designed to entertain and educate children ages 7-17. During summer 2011, Grambling State University held the following on-campus camps: LA Gear Up Science and Arts Camp Culinary Arts Camp Sport, Fitness, & Nutrition Camp Youth Entrepreneurship Camp Top Katz Basketball Camp Band Camps P articipation in Band Camps exceeded 350 students from around the state. Many of the academic departmental camps provide two one-week sessions that lasted from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Outreach programs are designed to cultivate young minds and provide an opportunity for children to experience a university setting at a young age. Participation in the camps represented a variety of neighboring states. I n an effort to reach students early in their preparation for meeting the state‟s admission criteria, Grambling State University has created an ACT Preparation Program (APP) that is located on the campus. The purpose of the program is to engage students in the standardized test-taking process early as a means of elevating ACT scores. This endeavor assists with the recruitment and retention of additional qualified students. 1998 Dr. Steve Alexander Favors named sixth President of Grambling State University. 1999 Baseball Coach Wilbert Ellis garnered 600th win; President William Jefferson Clinton served as keynote speaker for the Spring Commencement Exercises. The Collaborative Years 1998 - 2001 Steve A. Favors Page 20 Revenues Revenue by Source Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011 $12,764,606 $18,965,044 $11,185,078 $1,279,797 $1,852,216 $21,508,808 $12,559,628 $23,126,480 Tuition & Fees State Appropriation Federal Appropriation Grants & Contracts Gifts & Investments Sales & Services Auxiliary Enterprise Other Revenue by Source Function Amount $18,965,044 $21,508,808 $23,126,480 $12,559,628 $1,852,216 $1,279,797 $11,185,078 $12,764,606 $103,241,657 Tuition & Fees State Appropriation Federal Appropriation Grants & Contracts Gifts & Investments Sales & Services Auxiliary Enterprise Other Total Percent 18% 21% 22% 12% 2% 1% 11% 12% 100% 2001 Dr. Neari F. Warner, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, named Acting President/Provost; Grambling State University began a year long Centennial Celebration with the theme: “Grambling State University 1901-2001: Celebrating a Century of Excellence” Acting President 2001- 2004 Neari F. Warner Page 21 Expenditures Expenditures by Function Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $0 Expenditures by Function Function Amount $26,311,768 $464,862 $132,902 $7,207,610 $6,211,577 $14,178,282 $7,363,054 $7,055,613 $9,844,132 $15,976,899 $10,603,415 $105,350,114 Instruction Research Public Service Academic Support Student Services Institutional Support Operations & Maintenance Depreciation Scholarships & Fellowships Auxiliary Enterprises Other Total Percent 25% 0% 0% 7% 6% 13% 7% 7% 9% 15% 10% 100% 2004 Dr. Horace A. Judson 2005 President Horace A. Judson officially inaugurated as the 7th President of named 7th President of Grambling State University. the University; University sends buses to rescue and sets up shelter for over 400 Hurricane Katrina evacuees from Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Reclaiming Years 2004 - 2009 Horace A. Judson Page 22 On our pathway to greater success... I n 2009, GSU ranked 9th in the nation in awarding degrees to African-Americans in Computer and Information Sciences, and 14th in the nation awarding degrees to African-Americans in the Physical Sciences, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education -“Top 100 Degree Producers 2009.” G SU has replaced 2,050 beds with privatized housing at a cost of more than $100 million. 2009 Dr. Frank G. Pogue named Interim President of Grambling State University G SU meets the educational needs of students from the critical poverty stricken parishes of north Louisiana by recruiting from the 11 highest poverty parishes in North Louisiana. G SU ranks number 3 out of the 14 Louisiana public four-year universities in issuing degrees to first-time fulltime freshmen. S eventy-three percent (73%) of GSU‟s baccalaureate degree programs now require only 120 credit hours to be eligible for graduation. G SU established the Center for Mathematical Achievement in Science and Technology (CMAST) in 2006 with a $4 million federal grant. The program was renewed by the Louisiana Board of Regents in 2011. 2010 Dr. Frank G. Pogue was appointed, by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, as the 8th President; Dr. Pogue instituted the 21st Century Council to develop and implement an inclusive strategic long-range planning process for the University Priorities and Planning Cycle. A New Beginning 2009 Frank G. Pogue Page 23 st G SU is a participating school in the Air Force Minority Leaders Program. G SU reduced Legislative Audit findings from 8 in 2008 to 2 in 2011. G SU‟s first LA GRAD Act Audit by the Board of Regents received a perfect score on performance. G SU developed and implemented a successful budget plan in order to address the funding shortfall for FY2010 and upcoming FY2011 that has minimum impact on personnel. G SU has won the Bayou Classic for 3 consecutive years (November 2010) T wo recent GSU graduates (2008 and 2010) earned perfect scores on the mathematics portion of the Graduate Records Exam (GRE); both were accepted into Harvard University. 2010 Eddie G. Robinson Museum officially opened on the Grambling State University campus. G SU has identified and hired persons with training and experience in finance and administration to include a: Controller, Director of Grants Administration, Director of General Accounting, and Payroll Manager. G SU Family Nursing Practitioner program has a 100% licensure passage rate. 2011Official kick-off of Grambling State University‟s 110Year Anniversary Celebration with the theme: “Celebrating 110 Years of Tradition, Service, and Excellence. Page 24 Our distinguished Donors The following is a list of donors who have supported Grambling State University. We are very appreciative for their generosity and leadership in supporting Grambling‟s Mission and Vision. July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011 Debra A. Butler ‘76 Effie C. Durst Emma C. Wilson ‘52 Ernest & Young LLP EXCO Partners operating Partnership LP ($15,000-24,999) Exxon Mobil Foundation, Inc. Chevron Texaco Farm Credit Bank of Texas Douglas L. WMS Alum Chapter Frank G. Pogue & DLW Foundation Glenda J. Island Evelyn F. Crayton ‘68 Glenn R. Ross ‘76 Grambling University National Alumni Association Gloria J. Rabon ‘62 Grambling University Alumni ($1,000-$9,999) Assoc-Detroit Chapter Green Clinic Aaron James ‘74 GUNAA GSU Morehouse Abdulalim A. Shabazz Chapter Video Bingo Alan Wicker ‘74 Helen C. Godfrey Alvin R. Bradley ‘82 Hershey Johnson ‘71 American Honda Motor Co, Inc. Jan M. Hamlin ‘75 Andolyn B. Harrison Jean Davenport Annie M. Brown ‘57 John E. Thomas Anonymous John Williams ‘59 Anonymous-Cash Joseph Carter ‘65 Anthony Cooper Joyce H. Long ‘67 AT&T Foundation Kathleen Ellis Caterpillar Foundation Keith Payne ‘89 Charles A. Humphrey Kenoye K. Eke, Sr. Charles Nelson ‘74 KSLS Majors Club Clyde Dyson ‘86 Lafayette-St. Martin Alumni Collie J. Nicholson Foundation, Chapter Inc. Law Office of Daryl K. Connie Walton ‘83 Washington Cunningham Consulting Lescile A. Gaines-Wilkins ‘60 Deborah B. Braxton ($25,000- $99,999) GSU Matching Grant Program Karl Malone PGA of America Page 25 Liberty Mutual Lonnie B. Smith ‘72 Madeleine G. Trichel Mary T. Bethel Matthew Guidry ‘62 Mattie Mcmullen ‘71 Maurice Johnson MCIO Video Bingo Gaming Miechelle O. Willis ‘76 Mildred Bernice Gallot ‘59 Muriel A. Howard New Willow Baptist Church (Dr. Harrison Fields, Sr., Pastor) Optimal Global Solution, LLLC Padgett Business Services Pepsico Foundation Perry Jones ‘84 Richard Rayford ‘82 Shirley W. Burns Stacey Duhon ‘89 State Farm Companies Foundation Studs Club, Incorporated The Clark Company, Inc. The Norfolk Southern Good Government Fund Venture Communications Vincent D. Jackson ‘83 Willie F. Danie’70 ($500 To $999) Angela D. Martin ‘84 Bettye Maltie White ‘64 Bonnie B. Smith, Calvin Mayo White ‘71 Charles D. Scott ‘72 City of Grambling Curtis Willis ‘63 Eddie Jean Cheatham Elaine D. Deberry ‘76 Ella E. Ravnell Frank W. Kidd ‘57 Greater North Louisiana CDC Helen Richards-Smith ‘44 Jacqueline M. Houston ‘80 Joyce Montgomery-Scott ‘91 Kathleen M. Guidry Livia Atkins ‘79 Louisiana Tech University Foundation, Inc. Mary Bryant Melissa Bickham ‘93 Monroe Ouachita Alumni Chapter GUNAA Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church (Rev. Silvester Shed, Pastor) Neari F. Warner ‘67 Olatunde Ogunyemi Pedro Derosa Raymond A. Hicks ‘68 Robert Wiley ‘87 Roderick Green ‘96 Roosevelt Shields ‘56 Sharon Sorrell Crump ‘95 Sonia R. Asbury Starlight Baptist Church, Inc. (Dr. Rory L. Bedford, Pastor) Theresa L. Wyatt ‘69 Tom Joyner Foundation Tony L Perry Tonya Scott ‘88 Valencia W. Clemons ‘89 Willis Reed ‘64 Wynetta Y. Lee ($1 - $499) Aaron Jackson ‘61 Aaron Witherspoon Adell Williams Adolph J. Byrd ‘49 Adrienne C. Mosby ‘95 Adrienne D. Henderson ‘98 Adrienne Thornton ‘82 Al Rice ‘84 Alexandria Tailgaters Club Alice L. Dominique ‘49 Alisha Colbert ‘96 Alison Clinton Allie Mcneal ‘63 Allyson Baker Althia Johnson Fuller Ama Lacy ‘87 Amex Pharmacy No. 3, Inc. Andre Jaisson Thedford ‘99 Andrea C. Dixon ‘00 Angela L. Hardy ‘03 Angela M. Davis ‘00 Angelique Williams ‘80 Angie Washington ‘94 Annette Lavallais ‘93 Annette W. Graves Annie Hamlin Annie L. Oubre ‘49 Anthony West ‘83 Ashley J Jackson Ashley M. Ridgeway-Washington Audrey Keller Augustine Y Dzathor Barbara J. Trueheart Barry Stentiford Bennie R. Lowery Berkita Bradford ‘92 Bernice A. Bennett ‘69 Berranthia Brown ‘92 Bertha Roberts ‘89 Beverly Williams Bieunkah T. Bradford Page 26 Bobbie Ford Slack Bobbie H. Smith Bobbie J. Everett ‘63 Bobby J. Rabon ‘60 Bobby Wilkerson Boris Oglesby ‘84 Bradley S. Ohara Brenda Dupree Brenda F. Williams Brenda L. Payne Brenda S. Hixson Brian Burns ‘05 Bridgette Wilkins ‘98 Brittie Washington Bruce Q. Whitehair Camalyn Woodard ‘83 Carl N. Wright Carl Roberts ‘94 Carla L. Jackson ‘86 Carla Michelle Jackson Carmen Copes ‘83 Carolyn A. Bell Carolyn D. Collier ‘74 Carolyn H. Miles ‘66 Carolyn Hobbs Cassandra Campbell ‘96 Cecilia I. Iwala Cecilia R. Weaver ‘09 Charles B. Mays Charles Hill Cherly L. Howard Cherrie Myles Rison Cheryle Wheeler-Johnson ‘82 Chester A. Robinson ‘71 Christian Missionary Baptist Church (Rev. Jeffery Wade, III, Pastor) Clara B. Miller Claryce J. Minor ‘54 Clifton Cowan ‘54 Comonica Butler ‘09 Consewilla M. Reed ‘56 Corey Pruitt Craig Jones ‘82 Craig Mason ‘95 Cullen Jackson ‘65 Debora Mccaa Deborah Gilliam ‘83 Debra Johnson ‘78 Deloris Deemer ‘59 Dennis Williams Derek D. Addison Despena Grayson Melton Diane Atkins ‘80 Direne Johnson ‘05 Dollie M. Howell ‘86 Donald Jenson Donna Kay Hill-Todd Donna Mcgee Donna Williams Dora Combest Doretha Davis Doretha Hall Gadson ‘83 Doris A. Caldwell ‘87 Doris Gillyard ‘62 Doris J. Wills Doris Marzett Doris Williams-Smith Dorothy C. Wimbush Dorothy Hardy ‘60 Dorothy L. Alexander Dorothy L. Watkins ‘64 Dorothy Mae Smith Douglas Thomas Dugay Wonders Earline Moss ‘68 Edna Yolanda Rushing ‘08 Edward Jones ‘77 Edward Mason ‘91 Edward Sherman ‘72 Edwin S. Ryan Elaine Foster ‘76 Eldrie B. Hamilton ‘92 Elizabeth Pierre Rollins ‘61 Elkieber Brown Ellen D. Smiley ‘81 Ellen E. Smith Elmer L. Strickland Elton Gardner Emma Atkins Kidd ‘57 Emma Bradford Perry ‘65 Emma J. Williams-Bush Emma Jules ‘09 Epsilon Psi Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Erica R. Lide Eta Psi Sigma Chapter/Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Ethel C. Fielder ‘78 Ethel L. Gray ‘66 Eugene B. Jiggetts ‘84 Eursla D. Hardy Eva D. Wilson ‘70 Evelyn Shepherd Ezzard O. Burton ‘78 Fannie J. Aubespin ‘71 Felicia A. Hill Felicia M. 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