2018-19 Annual Report Office of the President TABLE OF CONTENTS
From the President...... 3
Compelling Priority 1: Quality Academic and Collegiate Experiences...... 4
Compelling Priority 2: Targeted Enrollment...... 12
Compelling Priority 3: Reduced Time to Degree...... 14
Compelling Priority 4: Increase Retention Rates...... 15
Compelling Priority 5: ...... 18 Develop Graduates with Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions for Professional Careers or Advanced Studies
Compelling Priority 6: Efficient and Effective Institutional Operations...... 21
CSU At a Glance...... 26 Interview | INSPIRE
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Central State University has experienced an AMAZING year of innovations, facilities expansion, increased community partnerships,“ andEveryone phenomenal enrollment trends! Although it has been a fast-moving academic year, it has been a year of reflection and also one of ® “reimagining.”has a story.” In 2016, the University’s Strategic Plan was initiated as a vibrant and dynamic CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY 1400 Brush Row Road | Wilberforce, Ohio 45384 guide that providedAS PRESIDENT Six OF CompellingCENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY, Priorities LIFE-LONG that would EDUCATOR steer the University DR CYNTHIA JACKSON-HAMMOND IS MAKING GREAT STRIDES through 2020.IN PROVIDINGEvery major HIGH-QUALITY initiative AND that AFFORDABLE the University EDUCATION FORhas undertaken since that establishment ofSTUDENTS the Strategic FROM ALL Plan ECONOMIC has beenBACKGROUNDS. focused on the implementation CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY-DAYTON WORDS HOLLY JOHNSON · IMAGES DANIELLE ERVIN 840 Germantown Street | Dayton, Ohio 45402 of those Priorities. This academic year, 2018-19, has witnessed an enormous entral State University (CSU) is built one. Each day, CSU students are adding new on three pillars: service, protocol and chapters to their life story and it’s our job as Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond amount of activities,civility.“These successes, tenets shape and the culture outcomes educators to facilitate that the creation strengthen of those chapters. our resolve to be of our proud institution and they That’s the most important part of my job.” CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY-XENIA the best that Centralapply State not only Universityto students, but to canIn Julybe! 2012, Cynthia became the eighth 336 South Progress Drive | Suite 100 | Xenia, Ohio 45385 faculty, alumni, administration and president of CSU. She is the first female to be Cstaff as well,” explains CSU President Dr Cynthia appointed to the role in the institution’s rich Jackson-Hammond.“Service means how we use 131-year history. Under her leadership, CSU WHAT DOES LEADERSHIP Of course, the major stars of Central State ourUniversity experiences and education are to betterthe our students!has developed They its Six Compelling are Prioritiesvibrant, that polite, courteous, MEAN TO YOU? communities; protocol means understanding and guide the university: provide a quality academic/ “To be a great leader, you must following the rules and regulations of life; and collegiate experience for all students; focus on inquisitive, challenging, motivated, eager, engaged,civility means thoughtful, showing respect, integrity scholarly,and a strong targeted and student simply enrollment; improve AMAZING! retention Every day, we do your homework,” Cynthia character in every interaction.” rates; reduce time to degree completion; develop explains. “You must engage are privileged to help them on their journey toBeginning a self-fulfilled her career in education aslife! a high Justgraduates recently, with the knowledge, at theskills and 2019 Academic Honors people who are smarter and school English and Communications teacher in her dispositions for advanced studies and professional Day, we celebrated the recognition of 483 Scholars.home state of Louisiana, This Cynthia saysnumber she never representscareers; and increase efficientmore and thaneffective 25% of our student more experienced than you; dreamed she would one day become president of institutional operations. » Centralstate.edu you must build consensus and population. This recognition is shared by thethe faculty 2,100-student universityand instaff Wilberforce, Ohio.who are so very committed to our students. understanding; and above all, “I always had a plan for my career and this role just happened to insert itself into that,” she “Quality leadership is the same you must lead with integrity.” recalls. “I love talking with the students and listening to their stories – because everyone has regardless of race and gender.” We have broadened students’ collegiate experiences by providing opportunities for global learning. As you will 32 | theceomagazine.com theceomagazine.com | 33 read in this report, the University has a large cohort of international students who have integrated into the CSU community. Their culture of scholarship and involvement have blended with other students, and both groups have become more appreciative of each other’s experiences. There has also been an increased number of students participating in study abroad opportunities...recently traveling to China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Guyana, and India.
Central State University’s footprint has expanded to Xenia, Ohio. The University and Xenia are inextricably linked by proximity, the historic 1974 tornado, Xenia citizens who study and work at Central State, and by the myriad of collaborations that have fostered strong relationships. In 2018, we opened a satellite Admissions office and Extension office at the Xenia YMCA. Our space is more than 6,000 square feet offering academic and community services to Greene and surrounding counties. We hope that when you are in the area you visit CSU-Xenia.
Looking forward is what we do at Central State University. For us, challenges are synonymous with opportunities. Opportunities are always ahead of us and Central State University will continue to thrive!
3 The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan identifies Six Compelling Priorities (CP) for the University:
CP1. Quality academic and collegiate experiences CP2. Targeted student enrollment CP3. Reduce time to degree completion CP4. Increase retention rates CP5. Develop graduates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for professional careers or advanced studies CP6. Efficient and effective institutional operations
Compelling Priority 1: Quality Academic and Collegiate Experiences
Central State is committed to providing a quality, affordable education to the residents of Ohio and beyond. Notwithstanding, this commitment extends to developing students academically, socially, and culturally. The University’s designation as a Land-Grant Institution is integrated in its mission.
Academic Affairs College of Business (COB) Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Executives, and Directors (L.E.E.D.) Conference The theme of the L.E.E.D. Conference held April 3-4, 2019, was “The Rebirth of Black Wall Street.” The two- day conference featured speakers from banking and corporate industries: Union Savings Bank (USB); Guardian Savings Bank (GSB); Global Automotive Alliance; New Impact Partners; and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Study Abroad Faculty members accompanied students to Beijing, China, where HBCU Digest 2018 Best they visited companies that have expertise in marketing and Business Program of the Year international exchange: Ipsos, Shunya International Martech Beijing, and Jones Lang LaSalle.
Ipsos is among the world’s largest global research companies focusing on five key areas: advertising, public affairs, media, loyalty, and marketing. Shunya Beijing is an integrated communications organization that offers various communication solutions to the consumer insight system. Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is a professional services and investment management company specializing in real estate.
Students interacted with executives at each company and learned about international business practices and cultural norms in China.
CP1 4 Faculty and students visiting Shunya in Beijing, China, one of several companies that hosted the group.
Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society Induction The Honor Society inducted 15 students into the International Business Honor Society. The honors criteria for selection require that students are in the top 20% of their respective class, and one-half of the required coursework is completed with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 or higher. The academic criteria for CSU’s chapter of Delta Mu Delta exceeds the national minimum GPA criteria of 3.25.
Master of Business Administration Program A Master of Business Administration program has been approved by the Faculty Senate and will be submitted to the Ohio Department of Higher Education for approval. The program will focus on the working adult and will be 100% online. Implementation is scheduled for fall 2020.
College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHAS) Accreditations Re-affirmation of accreditation was achieved in the following academic disciplines: Social Work – Council on Social Work Education; Music – National Association of Schools of Music; and Art – National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
Study Abroad Study abroad opportunities were expanded to include faculty led programs to China and Costa Rica. In 2018, sixteen students participated in the Costa Rica program and ten in the China program. Each December two faculty-led programs travel regularly to Guyana and India. Eight students traveled to Guyana and eleven to India in 2018. Students can also participate in semester long study abroad programs through third party study abroad organizations. In 2017 one student studied in Cyprus and in 2019 three students are traveling to Germany, Mexico, and the UK.
College of Education (COE) Accreditation As a result of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) site visit, the COE received a positive team recommendation. Formal acknowledgment from CAEP will occur fall 2019.
5 CP1 Faculty and Staff Hiring Five new highly qualified faculty members with P-12 credentials and experience in public school districts joined the College of Education. The academic disciplines represented by the new faculty are: Dr. Sandra Sumerfield, Assistant Professor – Reading Education Dr. Lap Nguyen, Assistant Professor – Early Childhood Education Mr. Nathan Boles, Assistant Professor – Intervention Specialist Education Ms. Jennifer Turpin-Stanfield, Assistant Professor – Recreation Education Ms. Katrina Swinehart, Assistant Professor – Agricultural Education Dr. Joshua Singer, Assistant Professor – Language Arts and Intervention Specialist Education
College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture (CESTA) Farm Bill Funding The College of Science, Engineering, Technology, and Agriculture worked with the Ohio Congressional Delegation to amend the 2018 Farm Bill which will provide increased base funding for land-grant Research and Extension. This funding will position CSU to provide more research experiences, capacity building, and outreach services.
Partnerships The College of Science, Engineering, Technology, and Agriculture established a partnership with the Montgomery County, Ohio, Board of Supervisors to engage in water systems and wastewater management projects. This partnership provided a one-to-one match between our land-grant programs and the County that yielded $400,000 for the first two years. Students are hired for summer internships to work with Montgomery County Environmental Services, and faculty from the Environmental Engineering program are working with the County’s Environmental Services unit to address water quality issues.
A partnership with the City of Trotwood, Ohio, has been developed with Central State University Extension to conduct activities for four signature programs: 4-H Youth Development; Agriculture and Natural Resources; Community and Economic Development; and Family and Consumer Sciences.
The College of Science, Engineering, Technology, and Agriculture is currently occupying 6,500 square-feet in an 80,000 square-feet facility recently constructed in Xenia, Ohio, for Extension and academic activities. This Recreation, Education, Activity, Community, and Health (REACH) Center is a collaborative effort between the YMCA of Greater Dayton, Kettering Health Network, the City of Xenia, Xenia Adult Recreation and Services Center, Clark State Community College, and Central State University.
Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library Renovation Exterior and interior renovations occurring over the last four years to the Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library are completed. The interior renovations concluded during spring 2019 with upgrades to all three floors of the building. Some of the upgrades include the consolidation of the circulating stacks, modern furnishings integrated with technology and think spaces, a highly interactive video wall, the addition of study rooms, and administrative office spaces. These renovations and 21st-century upgrades increase the ease of locating information, and promote collaborative and singular study throughout the library. Also created was a presidential archive room that gives acknowledgments to previous administrations. The total cost of these renovations exceeded $8.5M.
CP1 6 CSU-Dayton Partnership The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) partnered with CSU-Dayton for the GED adult diploma and ASPIRE programs, bringing adult learners throughout the Dayton community to the location to continue their education. From August 2018 through March 2019, 129 candidates have been served, 48 candidates received the GED/Adult Diploma, and 26 have enrolled in post-secondary institutions. The program operates year-round Monday through Thursday. The program also hosts an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class Monday through Thursday evenings serving eight adults.
Sponsored Programs & Research
Sponsored Programs & Research submits, coordinates, and monitors all state and federal grants that are secured by the various colleges and units. The charts below represent sponsored funding awarded during fiscal year 2018.
Grants and Contracts Awarded Fiscal Year 2018
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGA- TOTAL TYPE OF SOURCE OF TITLE FUNDING AGENCY COLLEGE/DEPT. TOR/PROJECT DIRECTOR AMOUNT PROJECT FUNDING Improving Pathways for National National Science STEM Retention and Dr. Augustus Morris $267,890 Academic Science CESTA Fouundation Graduation (IPSRG) Foundation
Broadcast Educational WCSU Radio Subsidy Dr. Robert Franklin $30,508 Public Other state CHAS Media Communication
Trustees of the California Affordable Learning State University through Other Dr. Jean Jacques Medastin $8,000 Academic Academic Affairs Solutions Initiative Southern University and private A&M College Youth Stewardship and U.S. Dept. of Interior – U.S. Dept. of Mr. Curtis Pettis $20,000 Public Administration & Finance Engagement Program National Park Service Interior Student U.S. Dept. of Student Support Services U.S. Dept. of Education Mr. Mortenous Johnson $410,034 Academic Affairs Support Education Dr. Cynthia U.S. Dept. of HBCU – Institutional Aid U.S. Dept. of Education $2,146,873 Institutional Office of the President Jackson-Hammond Education HBCU – Institutional Aid Dr. Cynthia U.S. Dept. of U.S. Dept. of Education $764,551 Institutional Office of the President (SAFRA) Jackson-Hammond Education Central State Seed to Bloom 4-H STEAM Afterschool U.S. Dept. of U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Dr. Prosper Doamekpor $80,000 Public CESTA Sustainable Community Agriculture Project Ohio Attorney Student NOVA Conference Ms. Ariella Brown $1,184 Other federal Enrollment Management General’s Office Support Choose Ohio First Scholar- Ohio Dept. ship Program: Broadening Ohio Dept. of Scholar- Sponsored Programs Dr. Morakinyo Kuti $333,632 of Higher Ohio Workforce through Higher Education ships & Research Education STEM-AG 2017-2021 Ohio Dept. DO-STEM Scholarship Scholar- Sponsored Programs Ohio Board of Regents Dr. Morakinyo Kuti $72,800 of Higher Program ships & Research Education
7 CP1 Grants and Contracts Awarded Fiscal Year 2018 – continued from previous page
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGA- TOTAL TYPE OF SOURCE OF TITLE FUNDING AGENCY COLLEGE/DEPT. TOR/PROJECT DIRECTOR AMOUNT PROJECT FUNDING Central State STEM Dr. Morakinyo Kuti and U.S. Dept. of Sponsored Programs U.S. Dept. of Education $249,738 Academic Success Center Dr. Ibrahim Katampe Education & Research Ohio Space Grant Scholar- Ohio Space Grant Dr. Augustus Morris $44,133 NASA CESTA Consortium/NASA ships CSU Upward Bound U.S. Dept. of U.S. Dept. of Education Mr. John Anene $11,778 Public Academic Affairs Program Education Regionally Aligned Ohio Dept. Ohio Dept. of Dr. Arunasalam Priorities in Developing $96,854 Public of Higher CESTA Higher Education Rahunanthan Skills (RAPIDS) Education National Science National The Ohio LSAMP Alliance Foundation through The Dr. Krishnakumar Nedunuri $40,000 Academic Science CESTA Ohio State University Foundation Corporation for Public Broadcasting Community Corporation for Public Other Service Grant & National Dr. Robert Franklin $129,267 Public CHAS Broadcasting private Programming & Acquisition Grant Project Success – Emergen- Great Lakes Higher Educa- Scholar- Other Dr. B. Sherrance Russell $8,000 Enrollment Management cy Aid Program 2017-2019 tion Guaranty Corporation ships private U.S. Dept. of Justice Student Yes Means Yes through the Ohio Ms. Ariella Brown $62,635 Other federal Enrollment Management Support Attorney Generals Office Ohio Dept. Campus – Level Action and Ohio Dept. of Dr. Fred Aikens $19,000 Academic of Higher Academic Affairs Success Supports (CLASS) Higher Education Education Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged U.S. Dept. of U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Dr. Saima Bashir $200,000 Public COB and Veteran Farmers and Agriculture Ranchers Program Project Success – Great Lakes Higher Scholar- Emergency Aid Program Education Guaranty Ms. Karla Harper $61,496 Other Private Enrollment Management ships 2017-2019 Internships Corporation PROSPER: Promoting School-Community-Uni- Ohio Dept. Ohio Dept. of versity Partnerships to Mr. Anthony Barwick $30,000 Public of Higher CESTA Higher Education Enhance Resilience in Education Franklin County Distinguished Visiting U.S. Air Force Academy Dr. Anthony Arment $106,336 Instruction Other Federal CESTA Professor Central State University U.S. Dept. of U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Dr. Alton Johnson $149,094 Public CESTA EFNEP Project 2017-2022 Agriculture Ohio Dept. Central State University Ohio Dept. of Dr. Alton Johnson $1,151,046* Public of Higher CESTA Extension Program Higher Education Education
*Estimated Award
CP1 8 Research and Contracts Awarded Fiscal Year 2019
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/ TOTAL TYPE OF TITLE FUNDING AGENCY SOURCE OF FUNDING COLLEGE/DEPT. PROJECT DIRECTOR AMOUNT PROJECT U.S. Dept. of Just Because Agriculture through The Dr. Sakthi Subburayalu $10,533 Research U.S. Dept. of Agriculture CESTA Farmers Can Ohio State University Using AVIRIS Imagery to Map Spatial Variability of National Aeronautics National Aeronautics and Soil Carbon Across Diverse and Space Dr. Sakthi Subburayalu $34,946 Research CESTA Space Administration Agricultural Administration Management Systems AFRL Collaboration U.S. Air Force through Program – Clarkson Aerospace Dr. Xiaofang Wei $5,000 Research U.S. Air Force CESTA Sensors Research Corp.
Soil Monolith U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Dr. Sakthi Subburayalu $3,500 Research U.S. Dept. of Agriculture CESTA
Filling the Pipeline: Transforming Agricultural U.S. Dept. of Agriculture U.S. Department of Drainage Education to through Purdue Dr. Subramania Sritharan $21,000 Research CESTA Agriculture Meet 21st Century Water University Management Needs U.S. Dept. of Center for Connected Transportation through U.S. Dept. of Automated Transportation Dr. Krishnakumar Nedunuri $49,938 Research CESTA the University of Transportation Region 5 UTC Michigan Improving the Honeybee Queen Qualities and U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Genetic Diversity by Trans- through University of Dr. Hongmei Li-Byarlay $40,000 Research U.S. Dept. of Agriculture CESTA ferring Selected Queen Minnesota Cells All-In-One Organic Weed and Crop Disease Management Using Direct- U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Dr. Deng Cao $299,941 Research U.S. Dept. of Agriculture CESTA ed Energy & Convolutional Neural Networks Search for the Epigenomic Mechanisms of Paternal National Science National Science Dr. Hongmei Li-Byarlay $299,950 Research CESTA Inheritance of Aggression Foundation Foundation in Social Honeybees
Central State Evans- U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Dr. Alton Johnson $1,117,200* Research U.S. Dept. of Agriculture CESTA Allen Research Program
*Estimated Award
Research funding supports quality academic collegiate experiences.
9 CP1 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/ TOTAL TYPE OF TITLE FUNDING AGENCY SOURCE OF FUNDING COLLEGE/DEPT. PROJECT DIRECTOR AMOUNT PROJECT
Central State Evans- Ohio Dept. of Higher Ohio Dept. of Higher Dr. Alton Johnson $1,117,200* Research CESTA Allen Research Program Education Education
McIntire Stennis – Ecosystem Sustainment of the Appalachian Forest U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Dr. Alton Johnson $101,686* Research U.S. Dept. of Agriculture CESTA Regions under Natural Gas Exploration in Ohio McIntire Stennis – Ecosystem Sustainment Ohio Dept. of Higher Ohio Dept. of Higher of the Appalachian Forest Dr. Alton Johnson $101,686* Research CESTA Education Education Regions under Natural Gas Exploration in Ohio GRAND TOTAL $3,202,580 RESEARCH GRAND TOTAL EXTERNAL (Grants & $10,861,976 Contracts) FUNDS
*Estimated Award
With a 13:1 student to faculty ratio, students receive more personalized instruction.
CP1 10 Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
Office of Violence Against Women Program – The Office for Violence Against Women Program is devoted to providing advocacy, support, and education to reduce the occurrence of interpersonal violence crimes, stalking, and sexual violence. Funded through federal and state grant programs, this office is committed to creating and maintaining a campus environment that is free from interpersonal violence through active, intentional, and engaging programming, and fruitful partnerships with local agencies.
Residential Life Program – has been restructured employing current best practice models to provide a higher quality on-campus experience focusing on greater student engagement. Changes include implementation of a new housing selection process, revisions to the resident assistant training program, and professional staff responsibilities/expectations. These changes are part of a larger effort to support student retention programming.
Title IX Coordinator – Annual training was conducted with staff, faculty, and students regarding procedures to follow before reporting all sex-based discrimination as required by federal law. Updated information on Title IX compliance including resources was added to the Central State University (CSU) website and Central State University’s athletics web page. Up-to-date information is also available on the official CSU Title IX Twitter account @CSUKnowYourIX.
By strengthening relationships with outside community resources and agencies, students, staff, and faculty have access to helpful Title IX resources. These resources have supported a healthy environment for reporting Title IX concerns. Increased training and access to resources have also enhanced the overall student experience, increasing student leadership initiatives and have resulted in a more informed campus. This training will occur annually to ensure updated information is available to current students, employees, and incoming students.
Information Technology (IT) Classrooms Without Walls was designed to create modern, collaborative, and technology-enhanced learning spaces to support retention and student success while expanding the reach of academic instruction beyond the limitations of the physical classroom. Other underserved populations, including non-traditional, graduate, College Credit Plus, and continuing education students will benefit from these enhancements. The “Classrooms Without Walls” project was included in the University’s capital fund request and was awarded $1.15M from the State of Ohio to upgrade one-third of our classrooms and computer labs.
The design process for the new academic spaces commenced immediately in collaboration with a committee comprised of faculty members from each college. The new learning spaces were designed with industry-grade video conferencing technology to create an immersive learning experience with the capability of delivering media-rich instruction directly to virtual students on their laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
The new learning environments also include new modular, reconfigurable furniture, and updated fixtures and finishes to promote interactivity and collaboration,. Approximately 15-20 new academic spaces have been allocated throughout buildings encompassing the four colleges and are scheduled to be completed by August 2019.
11 CP1 Compelling Priority 2: Targeted Enrollment Central State actively seeks students who are committed to the completion of the college degree; interested in growing professionally; and who engage in opportunities that will enhance their marketability for employment or graduate school.
Academic Affairs
College of Education All colleges have experienced increases in enrollment with the exception of the College of Education. The criteria for student teaching requires a successful licensure exam score to ensure that all candidates are fully prepared for field observation. The baseline criteria for admission into the Teacher Education program and the criteria for student teaching are established by CAEP accreditation standards.
Enrollment by College: Five Year