LLJuna Grennell-Weir 708 North Rankin Street Natchez, 39120 Telephone: (C) 601-392-3220 (H) 601-446-9585 Email: [email protected]/[email protected]

______Objective: To continue to improve University’s image and reputation of being in compliance with key stakeholders via marketing, research, and communication products. To facilitate administration and governance of the university to achieve recruitment and retention objectives via communication planning, products, and services in accordance to the Institution of Higher Learning, the University, NCAA. and SWAC rules and regulations. To provide the University with communications counsel and to increase employee awareness and understanding of the University's goals, objectives, initiatives, and policies regarding Diversity, Educational Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and Civil Rights. Professional Experience:

September 2014 , Lorman, MS Present Director of Diversity, Educational Equity and Inclusion/Title IX Coordinator

Responsible for assessing current programs and populations regarding diversity matters and use those assessments to propose and implement new initiatives. University’s Title IX and Affirmative Action Coordinator which oversees monitoring of University policy in relation to Title IX law developments; implementation of grievance procedures, including notification, investigation and disposition of complaints; provision of educational materials and training for the campus community; conducting and/or coordinating investigations of complaints received pursuant to Title IX; ensuring a fair and neutral process for all parties; and monitoring all other aspects of the University’s Title IX compliance. As the Affirmative Action Coordinator, advises and assists departmental personnel to ensure that Alcorn State University is in compliance with Equal Employment Commission guidelines and promotes an environment free from discrimination and workplace harassment for all employees and applicants; and responds to complaints from enforcement agencies in conjunction with The Office of the President. Strategizes and coordinates ways to support and manage gender equity and Advisor to Diversity and Gender Equity organizations Title IX plans and issues. Serves on the Steering Committee for NCAA Self-Study Serves on the Faculty Athletic Advisory Committee Serves on institutional Title IX committee. Keeps department of athletics informed of key information and/or changes relevant to Title IX and gender equity issues Serves on the President’s Cabinet Serves as Audio Coordinator for University facilities

July 2014- August 2014 Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS Interim Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Performs the daily operations of the athletic department. Oversees 17 Sports in the Department of Athletics to ensure academic and athletic compliance Oversee compliance coordination efforts. Advisor to Student Athlete Advisory Council and Student-Athlete Association. Directs student services for the athletic department. Represent the institution to the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Implement budget planning and policies. Facilitate special events, fundraising, event management, and community service. Coordinate annual student-athlete orientation. Maintain student-athlete handbook. Facilitate student-athlete recognition program. Approve NCAA special assistance fund program. Facilitate administration and governance of the athletics program. Recruitment and hiring of key department personnel. Participates as a member of athletics administrative staff. Strategizes and coordinates ways to support and manage gender equity and Title IX plans and issues. Serves on the Steering Committee for NCAA Self-Study Serves on the Faculty Athletic Advisory Committee Serves on institutional Title IX committee. Keeps department of athletics informed of key information and/or changes relevant to Title IX and gender equity issues Serves on the President’s Cabinet

2009-June 2014 Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS Associate Director of Athletics/Senior Women Administrator/ Instructor

Performs the daily operations of the athletic department. Oversees women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country, softball and women’s tennis programs. Oversee compliance coordination efforts. Advisor to Student Athlete Advisory Council and Student-Athlete Association. Directs student services for the athletic department. Represent the institution to the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) as directed by the Athletic Director and/or appointed by the Conference Commissioner. Assist the Director of Athletics with budget planning and policies. Assist Department/Athletic Director as directed with, but not limited to special events, fundraising, event management, and community service. Coordinate annual student-athlete orientation. Maintain student-athlete handbook. Administer student-athlete recognition program. Administer NCAA special assistance fund program. Assist in the administration and governance of the athletics program. Assist in the recruitment and hiring of key department personnel. Participates as a member of athletics administrative staff. Strategizes and coordinates ways to support and manage gender equity and Title IX plans and issues. Serves on the Steering Committee for NCAA Self-Study Serves on the Faculty Athletic Advisory Committee Serves on institutional Title IX committee. Keeps department of athletics informed of key information and/or changes relevant to Title IX and gender equity issues 4th year instructor in the department of College for Excellence (Survival Skills 101-102)

2007-2009 Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS Interim Director University Relations

Was responsible for maintaining a comprehensive plan for providing optimum, public information and publicity for the university.

Served as the University spokesperson on University-wide concerns at the request of the President and provided counsel and advice on major public relations issues.

Served on the President’s Transition Team and chaired the Public Relations Committee

Participated on several committees designed to maintain and/or update the university’s current standing (Strategic Planning, Crisis Management, SACS).

Assisted in coordinating events aimed specifically at showcasing the university’s investment in the local community and alumni (inviting individuals to sporting events and other activities of interest).

Disseminated internal communication for the University i.e. ASU_Today Employees@lists, staff@lists and ASU Connect ED (text alerts and voice alerts). Supervised the taping and streaming of commencement and other university functions.

Maintained current information on major (newsworthy) achievements of each department. Maintained good professional working relationships with all media in the primary geographical areas served by the university. Supervised a staff of four; university webmaster, sports media director, special project coordinator, staff writer/international recruiter.

1998-2005/2007 WPRL Radio Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS Operations Manager/Program Director

Was responsible for monitoring a staff of eight employees, interns, work study students and radio production students, in meeting FCC requirements and making sure that all equipment was upgraded to HD quality as specified by the Federal Communications Commission.

Was responsible for programming and formatting music and talk shows to be aired live or pre-recorded. Produced documentaries for Public Radio. Was liaison between artists and record labels.

Produced local jazz programming that aired weekdays. Engineered sporting events that were aired on WPRL and syndicated to 12 other radio stations throughout the state and fed via the Internet nationally. Purchased audio equipment viable for broadcasting and remotes.

Prepared documents to support grants for the radio station. Assisted the department chair with other forms relative to day-to-day operations of the radio station.

Alcorn State University/Mississippi State, Alcorn State/Starkville, MS 2005-2006 Joint 4-H Youth Educator Was responsible for implementing and maintaining programs and youth clubs in the schools and communities surrounding Wilkinson County.

1989-1998 WTYJ/WMIS, Natchez, MS General Manager Supervised payroll, conducted bi-monthly staff meetings, oversaw final production of commercials and mediated talk and sports shows. Engineered games for various sports networks.

Increased local and national sales from $240,000 to more than $700,000 annually on a 30,000-watt radio station. Implemented training courses for new recruits, speeding training and profitability.

1990 – 2009 VOP Media, Natchez, MS CEO Recording Artist. Produced commercials for companies, political ads, and major record labels on a national level. PR specialist for Adams County Supervisor Darryl Grennell, State Representative Robert L. Johnson, past State Senator Barbara Blackmon and Major Recording Artists (Columbia) Andreao “Fanatic” Heard and Theodis Ealey (Ichaban). Education: May 2003 Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS Master of Science

May 1995 Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS Bachelor of Science

Professional National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA) Organizations Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB) National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) College Public Relations Association of Mississippi (CPRAM) Young Black Programmers Coalition (YBPC) The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) Gunderson National Child Protection (GNCP) Violence Against Women Association (VAWA) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission (SACS) Civic Organizations Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, (Zeta Delta Omega) Zion Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Natchez Association for the Preservation of Afro-American Culture Executive member of the Krewe of Mer American Red Cross

Certifications Title IX Investigator Title IX Comprehensive Investigator Athletics Administrative Title IX Investigator Child Protection Investigator Additional Information Produced a 60- minute documentary for Mississippi Cultural Crossroads, “The History of Quilt Making”, which was aired on National Public Radio in July 2002.

Produced a 30 -minute documentary of “Curtis Mayfield” which was aired on Public Radio.

Produces “Straight to the Point”, a weekly 30-minute talk show airing Sundays on WTYJ Radio.

Produced segments of Ag-Extension vignettes for National Public Radio.

On-Air Announcers under my programming and management have been named “Mississippi Statewide Announcer of the Year” in the Gospel and R&B categories concurrently since 2001.

Produced “The Johnny Thomas Show” a weekly coach’s show that aired on seven radio stations across the state of Mississippi.

Served on Alcorn State University’s 17th President’s Transition Team.

Served on the Vice President of Marketing and Development’s Search Committee.

Served as Chairperson for the Head Men and Women’s Basketball Search Committee.

Served on Jay Hopson’s Search Committee

Served on Alcorn State University’s 17th and18th Presidents Inaugural Steering Committees.

Served as Co-Chair of the 19th Presidential Inaugural Committee

Serves on the President’s Council.

Special Skills Hands on computer skills using: Windows Vista, PDA’s MAC G5 and OS, Firefox and Safari. Engineer up to 36 Track Sound Mixing Boards (analog and digital), produce and edit audio tracks, media streaming, produce pod casts, work with various software such as Pages, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Photoshop. Utilize MMS Export, Digi Design, Protools, Ikagami and Sony Video Camera and Fuji Digital, Canon Digital OES and Rebel XLR cameras, TASCAM Digital recorder. DACTRONICS Score Board Console References Dr. Malvin Williams, Former Interim President, former Interim Athletic Director, Alcorn State University

Nitra Avery, Chief Financial Officer, Southwestern Athletic Conference

Yolanda M. Daniel, Chief Financial Officer, American Board of Medical Specialties

Robert L. Johnson, Attorney, Mississippi State Representative