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

Academic Affairs Page 9

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

Dr. Stacey Duhon Mr. Leon Sanders Vice President for Vice President for Student Affairs Finance

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 1928 School became State Junior College; name School under the direction of Lincoln Parish School changed to negro Normal and Industrial Board. Institute.

Page 4 University Priorities

and Goals

riority 1: Build on the Successes of Academic Strengths and Accomplishments of the University P Link: Board of Regents Goal 2: Ensure Quality and Accountability

Signing Articulation Agreement with Bossier Parish Community College

Signing Articulation Agreement with -Shreveport

Signing Articulation Agreement with Delta Community College

riority 2: Develop and Implement an Enrollment Management and Retention Plan P Link: Board of Regents Goal 1: Increase Opportunities for Student Access and Success

Page 5 riority 3: Develop Fundraising and Friend Raising Activities P 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 P Link: Board of Regents Goal 2: Ensure Quality and Accountability

riority 5: Enhance Marketing and Public Relations Efforts P Link: Board of Regents Goal 3: Enhance Services to Community and State

Page 6 riority 6: Develop Processes to Improve Operational Management of the University P Link: Board of Regents Goal 2: Ensure Quality and Accountability

riority 7: Ensure Organizational Efficiency P Link: Board of Regents Goal 2: Ensure Quality and Accountability

riority 8: Implement Initiatives to Ensure Employment Opportunities for Graduates P Link: Board of Regents Goal 1: Increase Opportunities for Student Access and Success

Page 7 riority 9: Recognize and Reward the Achievement of Excellence Among Faculty, Students, and Staff P Link: Board of Regents Goal

Basketball Team Appreciation Luncheon

riority 10: Enhance Graduate Studies and Research Programs Link: Board of Regents Goal 1: Increase Opportunities for Student Access and P Success

Page 8

Academic

affairs

he Division of Academic Affairs implemented strategic initiatives during academic year T 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.

artnerships and Articulation & Transfer agreements with Bossier Parish, Delta, and P 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.

rambling’s partnership with the Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) is G 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. “Encourage Collaboration Across Disciplines, Divisions, CommunityColleges” Divisions, Across Disciplines, “EncourageCollaboration

1936 Ralph W.E. Jones 1940 Four-year program 1944 First Bachelor of Science became second President. inaugurated. Degree in Elementary Education granted.

The building years 1936 -1977

Ralph W.E. Jones

Page 9

2010-2011 Reaffirmations and Accreditations Degree Program Professional Accrediting Agency Thirty-three of the 50 academic College of Business AACSB-Association to Advance Collegiate degree Accreditation Reaffirmed Schools of Business programs are College of Education NCATE– National Council for Accreditation of eligible for Accreditation Reaffirmed Teacher Education accreditation by Engineering Technology ABET-Accreditation Board for Engineering professional Accreditation Reaffirmed and Technology accrediting agencies. Mass Communication-UG ACEJMC-Accrediting Council for Education in Accreditation Reaffirmed Journalism & Mass Communication In 2010-11, 100% Leisure Studies NRPA-National Recreation and Park of all eligible Accreditation Reaffirmed Association programs were Pediatric Nurse Practitioner NLNAC-National League for Nursing accredited. Initial Accreditation Accrediting Commission

review and revision of academic cademic programs were redesigned A programs’ curricula resulted in A or enhanced to address low 73% of all degree programs requiring completer issues in an effort to protect no more than 120 credit hours for program offerings, and maintaining the completion. The restructuring of vision of the University. The review programs’ curricula enhances the resulted in degree programs being efficiency of the University by reducing consolidated, combined, or deleted to students’ time-to-degree and ensuring capitalize on strengths and that all courses relevant for success in accountability demands. The University the program are completed. currently offers 50 degree programs at the following levels: 1 Associate, 32 Bachelors, 13 Masters, 3 Post

“Enhancethe Quality of AcademicPrograms and Accreditation” Masters‟ Certificates (PMC), and 1 Doctoral.

1946 Name changed to 1949 Grambling College 1958 College obtained full Grambling College of accredited by the Association of membership in Southern Association Louisiana. Colleges and Secondary Schools of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Page 10 Enrollment

management

n summer 2010, the Division of Enrollment Management and Retention was established. The priority I 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.

Dual Enrollment

ual enrollment is 30 25 ual enrollment at defined as D 20 D GSU increased students enrolling in 15 257% in spring 2011 over classes at the University 10 spring 2010. 5 while still in high school. Number of Students 0 2010 2011

Spring Semesters

nrollment in the School of Graduate Studies increased 27% in fall 2010 over the fall 2009. In fall E 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

“Increase Enrollment in all Disciplines” all in “IncreaseEnrollment 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 1974 Name changed to 1976 University reorganized into College (National Council of Accreditation for Grambling State University; of Business and Applied Programs, College Teacher Education) attained Graduate School inaugurated of Education, and College of Arts & Sciences

TEACHER’S COTTAGE (WOMEN)

Page 11 Grambling State University enrolls students from around the globe. Student enrollment in academic year 2010-11 represents 42 domestic states and 37 foreign countries.

lobal diversity among the student body is ensured by integrating the different cultures G 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 CROATIA RUSSIA FRANCE FINLAND POLAND TURKEY CANADA CHINA THAILAND CAMBODIA NEPAL SRI LANKA MEXICO SAUDI ARABIA TURKMENISTAN COLUMBIA SOUTH MADAGASCAR AFRICA

JAMAICA RWANDA TRINIDAD ANTIGUA KENYA BAHAMAS & TOBAGO CAMEROON BELIZE NIGERIA DOMINICA BARBADOS GABON TANZANIA VIRGIN ST. LUCIA DOMINICAN UGANDA GHANA ISLANDS REPUBLIC

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 1980 Accreditation by the Commission on of Louisiana; Dr. Joseph B. Johnson became Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and third president of Grambling State University 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 F over the previous fall semester.

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all 2010 marked the first time the University’s retention rate exceeded 60% since fall F 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 1983 Phase I of Alma J. Brown Elementary School wins his 300th victory against completed; Grambling State University‟s $9-million football Florida A&M University stadium completed and named Robinson Stadium

ALMA J. BROWN

Page 13 During academic year 2010-11, GSU the Male Initiative Program (MIP) was During the instituted at the University. The MIP provides a support system for male initial stages undergraduate students to ensure a successful college experience. of the MIP, first-time Comparison of First-time Freshman Male Students freshman male ComparisonComparison of of First First--timetime Freshman Freshman Male Male Students Students students 100% returning from 100%100% 88% 90%90% 90% 88%88% 90% fall-to-spring 90%90% 80% semesters 80%80% 70%70% 64% 70% increased 2%; 70%70% 64% 70% 64% the number 60%60% 60% 45% ending the 50%50% 45%45% 50% 39%39% term in “good 40% 39% 40%40% academic 30% 30%30% standing” 20% 20%20% increased 6 10% 10%10% points; and 0% 0%0% their average Males as a Percent of First- Percent of Males Returning in Percent of Males Ending Year term GPA MalesMales as as a a Percent Percent of of First First-- PercentPercent of of Males Males Returning Returning in in Percent Percent of of Males Males Ending Ending Year Year timetime Freshmen Freshmen SpringSpring inin Good Good Academic Academic Standing Standing increased to time Freshmen Spring in Good Academic Standing 2.70 from 2.56 in spring 2011 20092009-10-10 20102010-11-11 2009-10 2010-11 over spring 2010.

ne measure O 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 1985 A History of Grambling State University, written by Dr. Mildred Television Studio commences regular Gallot published; Coach Eddie Robinson became the „winningest‟ broadcasts on local cable station collegiate coach with 324 victories, at the Dallas Cotton Bowl

Page 14 Fundraising &

Friend raising

everal steps were taken during academic year 2010-11 to bridge S the communication gap among university supporters, and to enhance the relationship the University has with the public.

1. The Black and 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 the University” the 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. “Enhance communication and collaboration among the foundations that support that foundations the among collaboration and communication “Enhance Jonesboro, LA Atlanta, GA

1987 On-line registration 1988 A University-wide 1990 Dedication of KGRM 50,000- process implemented comprehensive five-year Watt Tower and The Gramblinite state- planning process implemented of-the-art equipment laboratory

Page 15 nnual alumni giving, as a percent of total donations received, increased 24 percentage points in FY11

A 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 AlumniAlumni /Chapter /Chapter Giving Giving asas a a Percent Percent of of Total Total GiftsGifts as a Percent of Total Gifts

50% 18%18% 50%50% 18% 9% 33% 9%9% 33%33% 0%

Percent 0%

Percent 0% Percent 20092009 2009 2010 20102010 2011 20112011

Fiscal Year-Ending June 30 FiscalFiscal Year Year--EndingEnding June June 30 30

he market value of endowment assets at the University increased 191 percent between 2005-06 and T 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 ValueValue of of Endowment Endowment Assets Assets EndingEnding June June 30 30 $10,000,000 Ending June 30 $10,000,000$10,000,000 $8,611,627 $9,000,000 $8,611,627$8,611,627 $9,000,000$9,000,000 $8,000,000 $8,000,000$8,000,000 $7,000,000 $6,310,542$6,310,542 $7,000,000$7,000,000 $6,310,542 $6,000,000 $5,408,225$5,408,225 $6,000,000$6,000,000 $5,408,225 $5,000,000 $5,000,000$5,000,000 $3,649,990 $4,000,000 $3,649,990$3,649,990 $4,000,000$4,000,000 $2,952,534$2,952,534 $3,000,000 $2,952,534 $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

“Improve the functionality of functionality the “Improve offices” advancement and development the 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 20052005-06-06 20062006-07-07 20072007-08-08 20082008-09-09 20092009-10-10 Fiscal Years FiscalFiscal Years 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

campus

facilities

n 2010 Grambling State he building was dedicated to the I University opened the T late Conrad Hutchinson, Jr. doors to a $10.2 million Mr. Hutchinson directed the Performing Arts Center. University Marching Band for 37 years. 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 Additionally, the theatre within the building is named for the pertinent to the success of late Floyd L. Sandle. Black Educational Theatre was music and visual and pioneered by Mr. Sandle during his 40 years of service at

performing arts majors. Grambling. “Develop a list of list a “Develop concerns and facilities‟ issues campus” aroundthe various

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 hroughout academic year 2010-11, renovations and GSU Buildings 1939 upgrades to campus facilities were on-going, and Added to National T Register of Historic are continuous. The most significant project completed Buildings in 2011 during the year is the state-funded Utility Infrastructure Project, which provides upgrades to the campus electrical, storm drainage, sewer, and water systems. 1939 1960 These enhancements reduce power outages, enable the system to handle water demands, and improve overall campus safety.

The following buildings received heating and air 1939 1939 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 1954 1943 offices replaced; and HVAC temperature controls were upgraded and replaced–cost-$490,000;  School of Nursing received a replacement of pneumatically controlled HVAC units with electrically controlled units in all classrooms and offices– cost- 1956 1943 $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 n 2010-11, Grambling State University had replaced– cost-$215,000. I nine structures added to the National Other renovations on campus, designed to improve the Register of Historic Buildings. The aesthetic appeal and safety of buildings, included exterior buildings, erected between 1939 and 1960 have panel and roof and door replacements in Woodson Hall, met the individual and collective eligibility Carver Hall, T.H. Harris, and Jacob T. Stewart. 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 Marketing and

Public relations

trategies were implemented to capitalize on advertising campaigns used to highlight admissions and advancement

S 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.

he University‟s Lyceum Program was reinstituted in 2010-11. T 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. “Increase the visibility of “Increasevisibility the accomplishments” he Grambling State University student newspaper, The T 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.

1997 Dr. Leonard L. Haynes, III was appointed 1998 The Grambling State University website Interim President of Grambling State University; First was created (www.gram.edu) by alumni Donzell University Economic Impact Study completed. and Karen Jackson of Washington, D.C.

Interim President 1997-1998

Leonard L. Haynes, III

Page 19 he Grambling State University Swanson Mentoring Program was instituted in fall T 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.

cademic departments were innovative in developing successful outreach programs A 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 Camp Band Camps

facultystaff and ”

articipation in Band Camps exceeded 350 students from around the state. Many of P 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.

n an effort to reach students early in their preparation for meeting the state‟s I 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. “Develop an effective outreach and engagement strategy students, for effective an alumni, “Develop

1998 Dr. Steve Alexander Favors 1999 Baseball Coach Wilbert Ellis garnered 600th win; named sixth President of President William Jefferson Clinton served as keynote Grambling State University. 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 $1,279,797 $11,185,078

$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 Percent Tuition & Fees $18,965,044 18% State Appropriation $21,508,808 21% Federal Appropriation $23,126,480 22% Grants & Contracts $12,559,628 12% Gifts & Investments $1,852,216 2% Sales & Services $1,279,797 1% Auxiliary Enterprise $11,185,078 11% Other $12,764,606 12% Total $103,241,657 100%

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 Percent Instruction $26,311,768 25% Research $464,862 0% Public Service $132,902 0% Academic Support $7,207,610 7% Student Services $6,211,577 6% Institutional Support $14,178,282 13% Operations & Maintenance $7,363,054 7% Depreciation $7,055,613 7% Scholarships & Fellowships $9,844,132 9% Auxiliary Enterprises $15,976,899 15% Other $10,603,415 10% Total $105,350,114 100%

2004 Dr. Horace A. Judson 2005 President Horace A. Judson officially inaugurated as the 7th President of named 7th President of the University; University sends buses to rescue and sets up shelter for over 400 Grambling State University. 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...

n 2009, GSU ranked 9th SU meets the I in the nation in G educational needs of awarding degrees to students from the critical African-Americans in poverty stricken parishes Computer and of north Louisiana by Information Sciences, recruiting from the 11 and 14th in the nation highest poverty parishes awarding degrees to in North Louisiana. African-Americans in the Physical Sciences, according to Diverse SU ranks number 3 Issues in Higher G out of the 14 Education -“Top 100 Louisiana public four-year SU established the Degree Producers 2009.” universities in issuing G Center for degrees to first-time full- Mathematical time freshmen. Achievement in Science and Technology (CMAST) in 2006 with a SU has replaced $4 million federal grant. G 2,050 beds with eventy-three percent The program was privatized housing at a S (73%) of GSU‟s renewed by the Louisiana cost of more than $100 baccalaureate degree Board of Regents in 2011. million. programs now require only 120 credit hours to be eligible for graduation.

2009 Dr. Frank G. Pogue 2010 Dr. Frank G. Pogue was appointed, by the Board of Supervisors for the named Interim President of University of Louisiana System, as the 8th President; Dr. Pogue instituted the 21st Grambling State University 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

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SU is a participating G school in the Air SU reduced Force Minority Leaders G Legislative Audit SU‟s first LA GRAD Program. findings from 8 in 2008 to G Act Audit by the 2 in 2011. Board of Regents received a perfect score on performance.

SU developed and G implemented a successful budget plan in order to address the funding shortfall for SU has identified FY2010 and upcoming G and hired persons FY2011 that has SU has won with training and minimum impact on G the Bayou experience in finance and personnel. Classic for 3 administration to include consecutive years a: Controller, Director of (November 2010) Grants Administration, Director of General Accounting, and Payroll Manager. wo recent GSU T graduates (2008 and 2010) earned perfect scores on the mathematics portion of the Graduate Records SU Family Nursing Exam (GRE); both were G Practitioner program accepted into Harvard has a 100% licensure University. passage rate.

2010 Dr. Frank G. Pogue was appointed, by the Board of Supervisors for the 2010 Eddie G. Robinson Museum 2011Official kick-off of Grambling State University‟s 110- University of Louisiana System, as the 8th President; Dr. Pogue instituted the 21st officially opened on the Grambling Year Anniversary Celebration with the theme: “Celebrating Century Council to develop and implement an inclusive strategic long-range State University campus. 110 Years of Tradition, Service, and Excellence. planning process for the University Priorities and Planning Cycle.

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

($25,000- $99,999) Debra A. Butler ‘76 Liberty Mutual GSU Matching Grant Program Effie C. Durst Lonnie B. Smith ‘72 Karl Malone Emma C. Wilson ‘52 Madeleine G. Trichel PGA of America Ernest & Young LLP Mary T. Bethel EXCO Partners operating Matthew Guidry ‘62 ($15,000-24,999) Partnership LP Mattie Mcmullen ‘71 Exxon Mobil Foundation, Inc. Chevron Texaco Maurice Johnson Farm Credit Bank of Texas Douglas L. WMS Alum Chapter MCIO Video Bingo Gaming Frank G. Pogue & DLW Foundation Miechelle O. Willis ‘76 Evelyn F. Crayton ‘68 Glenda J. Island Mildred Bernice Gallot ‘59 Grambling University National Glenn R. Ross ‘76 Muriel A. Howard Alumni Association Gloria J. Rabon ‘62 New Willow Baptist Church Grambling University Alumni (Dr. Harrison Fields, Sr., Pastor) ($1,000-$9,999) Assoc-Detroit Chapter Optimal Global Solution, LLLC Aaron James ‘74 Green Clinic Padgett Business Services Abdulalim A. Shabazz GUNAA GSU Morehouse Pepsico Foundation Alan Wicker ‘74 Chapter Video Bingo Helen C. Godfrey Perry Jones ‘84 Alvin R. Bradley ‘82 Hershey Johnson ‘71 Richard Rayford ‘82 American Honda Motor Co, Inc. Jan M. Hamlin ‘75 Shirley W. Burns Andolyn B. Harrison Jean Davenport Stacey Duhon ‘89 Annie M. Brown ‘57 John E. Thomas State Farm Companies Anonymous Foundation John Williams ‘59 Anonymous-Cash Studs Club, Incorporated Joseph Carter ‘65 Anthony Cooper Joyce H. Long ‘67 The Clark Company, Inc. AT&T Foundation The Norfolk Southern Good Kathleen Ellis Caterpillar Foundation Government Fund Keith Payne ‘89 Charles A. Humphrey Venture Communications Kenoye K. Eke, Sr. Charles Nelson ‘74 Vincent D. Jackson ‘83 KSLS Majors Club Clyde Dyson ‘86 Lafayette-St. Martin Alumni Willie F. Danie’70 Collie J. Nicholson Foundation, Chapter Inc. Law Office of Daryl K. ($500 To $999) Connie Walton ‘83 Washington Angela D. Martin ‘84 Cunningham Consulting Lescile A. Gaines-Wilkins ‘60 Bettye Maltie White ‘64 Deborah B. Braxton

Page 25 Bonnie B. Smith, Aaron Jackson ‘61 Bobbie Ford Slack Calvin Mayo White ‘71 Aaron Witherspoon Bobbie H. Smith Charles D. Scott ‘72 Adell Williams Bobbie J. Everett ‘63 City of Grambling Adolph J. Byrd ‘49 Bobby J. Rabon ‘60 Curtis Willis ‘63 Adrienne C. Mosby ‘95 Bobby Wilkerson Eddie Jean Cheatham Adrienne D. Henderson ‘98 Boris Oglesby ‘84 Elaine D. Deberry ‘76 Adrienne Thornton ‘82 Bradley S. Ohara Ella E. Ravnell Al Rice ‘84 Brenda Dupree Frank W. Kidd ‘57 Alexandria Tailgaters Club Brenda F. Williams Greater North Louisiana CDC Alice L. Dominique ‘49 Brenda L. Payne Helen Richards-Smith ‘44 Alisha Colbert ‘96 Brenda S. Hixson Jacqueline M. Houston ‘80 Alison Clinton Brian Burns ‘05 Joyce Montgomery-Scott ‘91 Allie Mcneal ‘63 Bridgette Wilkins ‘98 Kathleen M. Guidry Allyson Baker Brittie Washington Livia Atkins ‘79 Althia Johnson Fuller Bruce Q. Whitehair Louisiana Tech University Ama Lacy ‘87 Camalyn Woodard ‘83 Foundation, Inc. Mary Bryant Amex Pharmacy No. 3, Inc. Carl N. Wright Melissa Bickham ‘93 Andre Jaisson Thedford ‘99 Carl Roberts ‘94 Monroe Ouachita Alumni Andrea C. Dixon ‘00 Carla L. Jackson ‘86 Chapter GUNAA Angela L. Hardy ‘03 Carla Michelle Jackson Mt. Calvary United Methodist Carmen Copes ‘83 Church (Rev. Silvester Shed, Pastor) Angela M. Davis ‘00 Neari F. Warner ‘67 Angelique Williams ‘80 Carolyn A. Bell Olatunde Ogunyemi Angie Washington ‘94 Carolyn D. Collier ‘74 Pedro Derosa Annette Lavallais ‘93 Carolyn H. Miles ‘66 Raymond A. Hicks ‘68 Annette W. Graves Carolyn Hobbs Robert Wiley ‘87 Annie Hamlin Cassandra Campbell ‘96 Roderick Green ‘96 Annie L. Oubre ‘49 Cecilia I. Iwala Roosevelt Shields ‘56 Anthony West ‘83 Cecilia R. Weaver ‘09 Sharon Sorrell Crump ‘95 Ashley J Jackson Charles B. Mays Sonia R. Asbury Ashley M. Ridgeway-Washington Charles Hill Starlight Baptist Church, Inc. Audrey Keller Cherly L. Howard (Dr. Rory L. Bedford, Pastor) Augustine Y Dzathor Cherrie Myles Rison Theresa L. Wyatt ‘69 Barbara J. Trueheart Cheryle Wheeler-Johnson ‘82 Tom Joyner Foundation Barry Stentiford Chester A. Robinson ‘71 Tony L Perry Bennie R. Lowery Christian Missionary Baptist Church (Rev. Jeffery Wade, III, Tonya Scott ‘88 Berkita Bradford ‘92 Pastor) Valencia W. Clemons ‘89 Bernice A. Bennett ‘69 Clara B. Miller Willis Reed ‘64 Berranthia Brown ‘92 Claryce J. Minor ‘54 Wynetta Y. Lee Bertha Roberts ‘89 Clifton Cowan ‘54 Beverly Williams Comonica Butler ‘09 ($1 - $499) Bieunkah T. Bradford Consewilla M. Reed ‘56

Page 26 Corey Pruitt Elizabeth Pierre Rollins ‘61 Gloria B. Napier Craig Jones ‘82 Elkieber Brown Gloria Haley ‘65 Craig Mason ‘95 Ellen D. Smiley ‘81 Gloria Tisby Wilson ‘58 Cullen Jackson ‘65 Ellen E. Smith Gloria White Cyprian Debora Mccaa Elmer L. Strickland Goddess of Beauty School/ African American Awards Deborah Gilliam ‘83 Elton Gardner Grace D. Tatem ‘01 Debra Johnson ‘78 Emma Atkins Kidd ‘57 Graham Patterson Deloris Deemer ‘59 Emma Bradford Perry ‘65 Grambling Black and Gold Dennis Williams Emma J. Williams-Bush Foundation, Incorporated Derek D. Addison Emma Jules ‘09 Grambling State University Despena Grayson Melton Epsilon Psi Omega Chapter Alumni Assoc-DC Chapter Sorority Diane Atkins ‘80 Grambling University Athletic Erica R. Lide Foundation Direne Johnson ‘05 Eta Psi Sigma Chapter/Sigma Grambling University National Dollie M. Howell ‘86 Gamma Rho Sorority Alumni Assoc of Metropolitan Atlanta Donald Jenson Ethel C. Fielder ‘78 Greg Route Donna Kay Hill-Todd Ethel L. Gray ‘66 Gregory Marish Donna Mcgee Eugene B. Jiggetts ‘84 Greta Johnson ‘84 Donna Williams Eursla D. Hardy Gwendolyn C. Allen Dora Combest Eva D. Wilson ‘70 Gwendolyn Hudson Doretha Davis Evelyn Shepherd Gynett Gittens ‘94 Doretha Hall Gadson ‘83 Ezzard O. Burton ‘78 Harriet U. Anuforom Doris A. Caldwell ‘87 Fannie J. Aubespin ‘71 Harvey L. Farley ‘00 Doris Gillyard ‘62 Felicia A. Hill Health Service Administration Doris J. Wills Felicia M. Henry ‘03 Club Doris Marzett Felix E. Unaeze Helen Edwards ‘84 Doris Williams-Smith Felton C. Evans ‘75 Herbert, Jr. Simmons ‘65 Dorothy C. Wimbush Felton T. Huggins ‘69 Hilda Crosby ‘60 Dorothy Hardy ‘60 Floyd L. Sandle Houston Coalition of Black Alumni Association Dorothy L. Alexander Frances Wright ‘00 Huey P. Prymus ‘04 Dorothy L. Watkins ‘64 Freda W. Wilson ‘80 Hung-Tat T. Leung Dorothy Mae Smith Freddie L. Colston ‘71 Iantha Gale Reed Douglas Thomas Freddie Vinson ‘95 Ida J. Gafford ‘54 Dugay Wonders Freddie Washington Ida Thomas James ‘65 Earline Moss ‘68 Frederick J. Semwogerere Edna Yolanda Rushing ‘08 GSU Student Government Imogene Arnold Edward Jones ‘77 Association Ingrid Janell James Edward Mason ‘91 Gail G. Janssen Ingrid Johnson ‘96 Edward Sherman ‘72 Galilee Baptist Church Isabella S. Sanders Edwin S. Ryan Gaylon B. Cunningham J. R. Melton Elaine Foster ‘76 Ghebre Y. Keleta J. Stokes Holt Eldrie B. Hamilton ‘92 Gloria Angus ‘84 Jacques Prudhomme ‘93

Page 27 James E. Bradford ‘65 Latamra T. Crane ‘08 Mary J. Abson Newton James Q. Mitchell Latangle Osborne ‘88 Mary M. Howell Janet D. Bryant Latoya N. Tolbert ‘04 Mary O. Flournoy Janet Guyden Lavoyd R Dudley Mary O'dell Janet Temple Burse ‘08 Lee Berry Mary Randolph Janet Troullier ‘61 Lekicia Loyd Mary Smith ‘07 Janna C. Chauvin ‘09 Leo Givs Mary Yvette Payne-Allen ‘84 Jean A. Haskin Leon Sanders Matisha Wiggins ‘95 Jeanette James Newsome ‘75 Leona Harrison Mattie M. Harrison ‘62 Jeanette Wright ‘73 Leonard James Griffin ‘00 Mattie S. Washington Jesse Crossley Levator Boyd ‘61 McNeese State University Foundation Jessica D. Grigsby ‘04 Lewis Benton ‘80 Mechelle Harris Jessie D. Bishop ‘61 Li Wang Melinda Herron Joann Brown ‘80 Linda Spence ‘74 Melissa M. Aldredge Joe Leon Copes Lonce H. Jones ‘74 Melrose Frank Haley ‘61 John F. Gwan ‘05 Loretta Lee ‘87 Mia S. Mcgee John H. Stewart Louis Keller Michael Glendell Holston ‘84 Joseph A. Johnson Lovie Deloris Andrews ‘60 Michael J. Atkins Joseph R. Naylor ‘09 Lucille C. Fisk Younger Mikey O. Wesley Josephine Eli Ned ‘65 Lucindia Frazier Howard Miss Grambling State University Joyce E. Coleman ‘66 Lucy J. Mcintosh Morris Bowman Joyce Every ‘67 Lula King Mozelene B. Holland ‘84 Kamicka L. Thompson ‘03 Luther J. Ensley ‘51 Mt. Zion Baptist Church Kaplan Family Foundation Lynne Gattis Murphy Cheatham ‘01 Karen Green Magdalean Young Naewanna Sherman ‘87 Karla Atwater ‘87 Malcolm Spencer ‘05 Naidu V. Seetala Karla M. Collins ‘03 Manya C. Louis Nancy M. Carruth Kathryn Newman Maraine M. Hall ‘79 Natalie Smith Hicks Kellie Smith Marceline T. Lewis Nettie Daniels Kevin D. Sly ‘83 Marcia R. Givens ‘67 Nettie Sleet ‘84 Kevin Elders ‘90 Margaret Newman Nora Brown ‘61 Kevin Tallaksen Marilyn L. Johnson ‘84 Norvell Coley ‘61 Kimberly Kwanza Buggs ‘00 Mark Shelton ‘86 Norwood Surgical Specialists Kimberly Small ‘84 Markey W. Pierre O. H. Mcintyre King David Godwin Marta Employees Charity Club Oatess Archey ‘59 Kristen B. Pleasant Martha Coutee Ogbonnaya John Nwoha Krystal Martin Martha Thomas Oletha Dees ‘61 Lajacklyn C Adams ‘01 Martin Nwachukwu ‘89 Olusegun Adeyemi Larry D. Holston Mary Boden-Harris ‘73 Onyewuchi Nkwocha ‘88 Larry J. Mason ‘70 Mary Davis ‘74 Ora C. Sanders ‘89 Lasharae Lajeann Jacobs Mary E. Brown

Page 28 Oscar D. Johnson Roland S. Martin Sylvia Ball Pamela S. Grigsby ‘77 Ronnie Butler Sylvia Crawley Parashu Sharma Rosalyn J. Holt Tannie Mcgregor ‘83 Patricia Arnold Rosemary Mokia Tara G Heath Patricia Jenkins Hutcherson ‘90 Rosie J. Flanigan Terry Forest ‘82 Paul Lapoint Rubie Collins ‘63 Theodora W. Loyd ‘56 Paul Tavin Ruby A. Harris ‘59 Theodore J. Brown ‘92 Pearline Williams Ruby Weekly Billups ‘51 Theresa Gray-Jacobs ‘93 Philecia Mccain Russell Nolan Thomas Jones ‘96 Phyllis Blinks ‘84 Sadie Rose ‘58 Thomas W. Odom Phyllis L. Sampson ‘81 Saint Rest Baptist Church Tiana Shuntae Alexander Phyllis Taylor ‘80 Sameer Dutta Tierra Dominique Boyd ‘84 Polly F. Stone Samuel Henderson ‘94 Tommie S. Rayford Predennis Phelps ‘84 Samuel Johnson ‘56 Tonsel Lide Preston Gray ‘02 Sandra Brown Tsegai Emmanuel Proctor & Gamble Fund Sandra F. Williams Twone Cooper ‘82 Rachel L. Moore Sandra K. Brothers ‘76 Ulrica S. Edwards ‘05 Ralph Wilson ‘82 Sandra Rushing Valeria Lashaun Johnson ‘87 Rama Tunuguntla Sarah Allen Valisa C. Crenshaw Randal A. Anders ‘99 Sarah Hassen ‘78 Vanady A. Daniels ‘83 Randy Moffett Shannon S. Davis ‘01 Vanessa Littleton Raymond Fletcher ‘93 Shara L. Joshua ‘06 Velma Lee Hudson ‘61 Raymond Green ‘63 Sharron Rushing ‘89 Verna L. Gray ‘66 Raymond L. Abraham Shea Drake ‘97 Veronica L. Johnson ‘83 Reali-Tees Shelia B. Nash ‘10 Viola Smith Reginald Austin Grigsby ‘09 Shelia Howell Wayne Parker Reginald L. Horton ‘07 Shelia Mcconnell ‘83 Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Repsol USA Holdings Shellie F. Bowers Corporation William Bryant ‘96 Shemica M. Anderson ‘98 Reubenson Wanjohi ‘92 William H. Snell Sherry Robinson ‘82 Rhonda Rolen Willie Bradford Shirley A. Clay ‘75 Richard Gallot ‘87 Willie L. Watts ‘69 Shirley Henderson Richard James Winfred Jones ‘90 Shirtee Evans ‘54 Ricky Stoner ‘79 Ye Tao Stanley K. Brooks ‘85 Rita Hood Yolanda Brewer ‘85 Sumithra Kancharankandy ‘85 Robert Gooden Yulanda Y. Johnson ‘02 Susan B. Wiley ‘88 Robert Piper Yvonne Calcote Susan Hashway ‘78 Robin Parker Zenobia Williams Susie M. Mines ‘67 Rodney T. Williams Suzanne S. Douglas ‘02 Roena A. Wiggins

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