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301st Commencement Exercises The Class of Spring 2020 and The Golden• Class• of 1970 Sunday, November 22, 2020

301st Commencement Exercises Sunday, November 22, 2020 | 8:45 a.m. College of Education College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences College of Visual and Performing Arts University College

Sunday, November 22, 2020 | 1:45 p.m. Golden Class of 1970 Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College of Business Administration College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics College of Health Sciences

Alabama State University 1867 to 2020 153 Years of Service to Education The Class of Spring 2020 A total of 472 students – 376 undergraduates and 96 graduates – are candidates for degrees at the Spring 2020 Commencement. The number of degrees being awarded today includes:College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences – Bachelor of Arts (46), Bachelor of Science (54), Bachelor of Social Work (31), Master of Social Work (8), Master of Arts (1); College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – Bachelor of Science (42), Master of Science (7), Doctor of Philosophy (3); Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College of Business Administration – Bachelor of Science (52), Master of Accountancy (6); College of Education – Bachelor of Science (43), Bachelor of Music Education (2); Master of Education (20), Master of Science (2), Doctor of Education (1), Doctor of Philosophy (2); College of Health Sciences – Bachelor of Science (40), Master of Rehabilitation Counseling (12), Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics (9), Master of Science (1), Doctor of Physical Therapy (24);College of Visual and Performing Arts – Bachelor of Arts (19), Bachelor of Fine Arts (13); University College – Bachelor of Arts (3), Bachelor of Science (31).

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2 CONTENTS The Order of Exercises (8:45 a.m.)...... 4 The Order of Exercises (1:45 p.m.)...... 6 The Pledge for Graduates and University Hymn...... 5/7 The History of Alabama State University...... 8 Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., President...... 9 Commencement Speaker: Bobby Singleton...... 10 Honoring Our Faculty and Staff Retirees...... 11 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps...... 12 The Legacy of the Golden Anniversary...... 13 Graduation with Academic Distinction...... 14 Order of Presentation of Degrees...... 16 CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL College of Education (ELPL)...... 17 College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Ph.D.)...... 17 College of Health Sciences (D.P.T.) ...... 18 College of Education (M.Ed.)...... 19 College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (M.S.)...... 20 College of Health Sciences (M.S.O.T.)...... 21 College of Health Sciences (M.S.P.O.)...... 21 College of Health Sciences (M.R.C.) ...... 22 Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College of Business Administration (M.A.) ...... 22 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (M.A.)...... 23 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (M.S.W.)...... 23 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences...... 23 College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics ...... 26 Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College of Business Administration ...... 28 College of Education ...... 29 College of Health Sciences...... 30 College of Visual and Performing Arts...... 31 University College ...... 32 Colleges and Schools...... 34 The Academic Processional...... 38 Academic Regalia...... 38 The Alabama State University Mace...... 39 The History of the University Seal...... 39 Board of Trustees...... 40 Administration...... 40 Academic Deans...... 40 Commencement Steering Committee ...... 40 3 The Order of Exercises President Quinton T. Ross, Jr., Presiding Processional: 8:45 a.m. Prelude...... Selected Music Processional...... “Pomp and Circumstance”...... Edward Elgar “Fanfare and Processional”...... Edward Elgar *Posting of the Colors...... Air Force ROTC Color Guard Detachment 019 *The National Anthem...... “The Star Spangled Banner”...... Francis Scott Key

“Lift Every Voice and Sing”...... J.W. Johnson/J.R. Johnson Soloist, Dr. Cordelia Anderson Assistant Professor of Voice Pianist, Dr. Joel Jones Invocation...... Rev. Dr. Jay D. Cooper First United Methodist Church Montgomery, Ala. Greetings...... Darrell Hudson President of the ASU Board of Trustees Introduction of the Commencement Speaker...... President Ross Commencement Address...... State Senator Bobby Singleton Music...... “You’ll Never Walk Alone”...... Richard Rodgers Soloist, Tyrone Hayes Instructor of Voice Pianist, Dr. Kristofer Sanchack Conferring of Degrees...... President Ross Presentation of Academic Deans...... Dr. Carl S. Pettis Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Presentation of Candidates for Degrees...... Deans of Degree-Granting Colleges Reading of the Names of Candidates...... Nathan Jacobs, Assistant Professor Department of Theatre Arts Dr. Ronda Westry Interim Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Class of Spring 2020 Alumni Association Induction ...... Cromwell Handy Director of Alumni Relations

4 Pledge for Graduates Being mindful that we are confronted by life in the larger world, and being conscious of our obligation to be both faithful followers and dependable leaders, we, the members of the Class of 2020, do hereby covenant with one another, and with all other alumni of Alabama State University, to be worthy sons and daughters of our alma mater; to realize in ourselves high standards of integrity and competence; to fulfill in ourselves her traditions of unselfish service to mankind; to up building and support; and in the days and years that be ahead, to meet with dignity and fortitude whatever comes to us personally.

*University Hymn...... McCall/ Arr. Thomas Lyle Soloist, Dr. Cordelia Anderson Pianist, Dr. Joel Jones University Hymn Alabama State, O Mother Dear Again we come to thee Our pains and sorrows we forget When e’er thy face we see, O happy harbor, blessed place O sweet and pleasant soil, In thee we hope, in thee we trust For thee we pray and toil. II Thy Sons and Daughters love thy halls Aglow with truth and light And every heart beats true to thee, In whom there is no night. O Alma Mater, fair and dear, We proudly hail thy name Which far and near is known and loved And crowned with glowing fame. III Thy campus flowers and shady walks Bring thoughts of Marion Green Before thy trials in Beulah Vale, Which God from us did screen, But now we stand on College Heights Content with God’s decree For all He does is right and good and makes for Liberty.

*Benediction...... Rev. Dr. Jay D. Cooper

Recessional...... “Suite in F, I. March”...... Gustav Holst

* THE AUDIENCE IS ASKED TO STAND. 5 The Order of Exercises President Quinton T. Ross, Jr., Presiding Processional: 1:45 p.m.

Prelude...... Selected Music Processional...... “Pomp and Circumstance”...... Edward Elgar “Fanfare and Processional”...... James Ployhar *Posting of the Colors Air Force ROTC Color Guard Detachment 019 *The National Anthem...... “The Star Spangled Banner”...... Francis Scott Key “Lift Every Voice and Sing”...... J.W. Johnson/J.R. Johnson Soloist, Dr. Cordelia Anderson Assistant Professor of Voice Pianist, Dr. Joel Jones Invocation...... Rev. Dr. Jay D. Cooper First United Methodist Church Montgomery, Ala. Greetings...... Darrell Hudson President of the ASU Board of Trustees Introduction of the Commencement Speaker...... President Ross Commencement Address...... State Senator Bobby Singleton Music...... “You’ll Never Walk Alone”...... Richard Rodgers Soloist, Tyrone Hayes Instructor of Voice Pianist, Dr. Kristofer Sanchack Presentation of Golden Diplomas...... Cromwell Handy Director of Alumni Relations

Director of Alumni Relations Conferring of Degrees...... President Ross Presentation of Academic Deans...... Dr. Carl S. Pettis Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Presentation of Candidates for Degrees...... Deans of Degree-Granting Colleges Reading of the Names of Candidates...... Dr. Wendy R. Coleman, Associate Professor Department of Theatre Arts Dr. Ronda Westry Interim Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Class of Spring 2020 Alumni Association Induction ...... Cromwell Handy Director of Alumni Relations 6 Pledge for Graduates

Being mindful that we are confronted by life in the larger world, and being conscious of our obligation to be both faithful followers and dependable leaders, we, the members of the Class of 2020, do hereby covenant with one another, and with all other alumni of Alabama State University, to be worthy sons and daughters of our alma mater; to realize in ourselves high standards of integrity and competence; to fulfill in ourselves her traditions of unselfish service to mankind; to up building and support; and in the days and years that be ahead, to meet with dignity and fortitude whatever comes to us personally.

*University Hymn...... McCall/ Arr. Thomas Lyle Soloist, Dr. Cordelia Anderson Pianist, Dr. Joel Jones

University Hymn Alabama State, O Mother Dear Again we come to thee Our pains and sorrows we forget When e’er thy face we see, O happy harbor, blessed place O sweet and pleasant soil, In thee we hope, in thee we trust For thee we pray and toil. II Thy Sons and Daughters love thy halls Aglow with truth and light And every heart beats true to thee, In whom there is no night. O Alma Mater, fair and dear, We proudly hail thy name Which far and near is known and loved And crowned with glowing fame. III Thy campus flowers and shady walks Bring thoughts of Marion Green Before thy trials in Beulah Vale, Which God from us did screen, But now we stand on College Heights Content with God’s decree For all He does is right and good and makes for Liberty.

*Benediction...... Rev. Dr. Jay D. Cooper

Recessional...... “Suite in F, I. March”...... Gustav Holst

* THE AUDIENCE IS ASKED TO STAND. 7 From Marion to Montgomery

A Brief History of Alabama State University The legacy set forth by the Marion Nine and many of the key developers of the University endures even now. Today, ASU is a comprehensive regional institution with high-demand graduate and undergraduate programs in multiple academic units, including the College of Education, the Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College of Business Administration, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the College of Health Sciences, the College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, University College and the Harold Lloyd Murphy School of Graduate Studies. Our history is a legacy of perseverance, progress and promise. We welcome students to dream, to share their unique gifts and talents, and to take pride in knowing they are part of a rich tradition.

Photo of Marion School courtesy of Sanford University.

8 DR. QUINTON T. ROSS, JR. PRESIDENT Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., currently serves as the 15th President of Alabama State University. Prior to becoming President of his alma mater, he had begun his fourth term in the Alabama State Senate after having been elected to his first term in 2002. While serving in the Senate, Dr. Ross distinguished himself as a true statesman and was one of seven African Americans serving in the Alabama State Senate. In 2015, he was elected as the first African-American male Senate Minority Leader and the first Minority Leader elected to a four-year term. During his service, Dr. Ross was an established legislative leader and an unwavering advocate for public education, issues dealing with child safety and the general welfare of all Alabamians. Throughout his legislative tenure, Dr. Ross served on numerous committees, including Bank and Insurance, Confirmation, County and Municipal Government, Transportation and Energy, Military Affairs and the powerful Finance and Taxation Education Committee. He also was Vice-Chair of the Education Youth Affairs Committee. Born in Mobile, Alabama, and reared in Pontiac, Michigan, Dr. Ross has been a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, for more than two decades. He is a graduate of Alabama State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1992, a Master of Education in Secondary English degree in 1995 and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership, Policy and Law in 2010. Dr. Ross lives by his mother’s philosophy: “I live simple so that others can simply live.” Dr. Ross is a distinguished career educator with more than 22 years of experience in K-12 public education and higher education. Dr. Ross worked in the Montgomery Public Schools system as a classroom teacher, administrative assistant, assistant principal and a high school Principal, as well as a central office Educational Specialist. He served as the Director of Adult Education at H. Councill Trenholm State Community College. Dr. Ross later became a manager of UniServ Organizing/Staff Consultant to Higher Education forthe Alabama Education Association. Dr. Ross has made it his mission to be a community advocate for public education and to help young people “grasp the light of knowledge through embracing diversity.” Prior to becoming an educator or being elected to office, Dr. Ross was a Statewide Field Representative for the Alabama Democratic Party and the Alabama Democratic Conference for a number of years. He has held key positions in numerous political campaigns. Dr. Ross served as Co-Chair of the State Advisory Committee for President Barack Obama’s first election. Dr. Ross has received numerous awards and recognitions and has been featured in many publications. He has been honored for his commitment to equity and quality in education. Dr. Ross has received The Montgomery Advertiser's King Spirit Award, K.E.E.P. Production’s Young Legend Award and the Daring to Make a Difference Community Service Award. Dr. Ross received the Alabama School Board Association’s Power of One Award (2009) and recognition by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., locally, statewide and districtwide as Citizen of the Year (2011). Other awards include the Alabama Adult Education Director’s Association 2012 Champion Award, 2015 Citizen of the Year for the Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the 2016 Beloved Community Award from the Alabama State University Friends of the Theatre. Dr. Dr. Ross also was selected by the Business Council of Alabama as a 2017 Business Champion. Dr. Ross holds professional memberships in several organizations, such as the National Education Association, National Council of Higher Education. Alabama Education Association, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and 100 Black Men, Inc. He is a member of Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church and its male chorus. His most notable accomplishment is being a loving husband and father of two sons.

9 — SPEAKER — STATE SENATOR BOBBY SINGLETON Senator Bobby Singleton is a veteran lawmaker who is serving his fourth term in the Alabama State Senate. Singleton began his legislative career in the House of Representatives where he served for one term. In 2005, he was elected to the Senate, filling the unexpired term of former senator, Charles Steele. During his tenure, Singleton has emerged as a leader in the legislature, currently serving as Senate Minority Leader. He also is the past Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus. Senator Singleton currently sits on several influential committees, including the Agriculture and Conservation, Banking and Insurance, Finance and Taxation Education, Judiciary and Tourism. He also is a member on the Alcohol Beverage Study Commission, Alabama Public Pension Committee, Housing Finance Authority Legislative Oversight Committee, Joint Legislative Prison Committee, the License Plates Legislative Oversight Committee, Joint Legislative Task Force for Budget Reform and Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment. Recently, Senator Singleton was appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey to serve on the Gaming Commission and the Alabama Healthy Food Financing Initiative Study Commission. Additionally, he serves on the Community Action Board of West Alabama. Senator Singleton is recognized as a champion of the people of his district, particularly in terms of equal access to educational opportunities and economic growth. Senator Singleton holds a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice from Alabama State University and a Juris Doctorate from Miles College. He works as a consultant. His hobbies include hunting, traveling and fishing. Senator Singleton is a member of Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church, in Greensboro, Alabama, and is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

10 Honoring Our Faculty and Staff Retirees We thank the following faculty and staff who have provided years of service to Alabama State University:

Samuel Bibb Gail Richardson

Building Service Manager Staff Accountant Building Maintenance Services Accounting Services 2016-2020 1994-2020 Harrietta Colvin Mary Richardson-Yunis Degree Systems Auditor Records/Registration Records Assistant 1985-2020 Development

Connie Dacus 1994-2020 Instructor of Physical Education Mattie Sayers HPER Administrative Assistant 1999-2020 Human Resources Sandra Jackson Operations Coordinator 2010-2020

Buildings/Grounds Dr. Janet St. Clair 2009-2020 Professor Dr. Joyce Johnson Mathematics and Computer Science Chair 2010-2020 Curriculum and Instruction 1995-2020 Felicia Taylor

Almarie Mayfield Associate Professor of English Administrative Secretary Languages/Literature

Visual Arts 1990-2020 1997-2020 Carolyn Thomas Shelton Merriweather Custodian Groundskeeper II Grounds Custodial Services 2017-2020 1984-2020

11 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Alabama State University was established in 1971. The authorization for this program designated ASU as a center for Air Force Reserve Officer Training for undergraduate students. Since its inception, Detachment 019 has commissioned well-trained cadets as second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force during each of the ensuing commencements. The following ASU students have successfully completed the advance Air Force ROTC curriculum in military studies. By the direction of the President of the United States of America, through the Secretary of the Air Force, they have been appointed as officers in the U.S. Air Force. Name Hometown Elena Grove...... Wichita Falls, Texas Taylor Hudson...... Atlanta, Ga. Latesha Locker...... Monessen, Penn. Eric Sharper...... Demopolis, Ala. Nicholas Spruill...... Aliceville, Ala. Well done and congratulations!

12 ANNIVERSARY Class of 1970 THE LEGACY OF THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Alabama State University continues its tradition of honoring those alumni who graduated 50 years prior to the current commencement. WhileGolden many of them receive honors, awards and recognitions from professional and civic groups, rarely are they given the opportunity to come together with members of their graduating class to reacquaint and reminisce.

This year, President Quinton T. Ross, Jr., invited members of the Class of 1970 to be included in the Golden Anniversary Observance during the 2020 Virtual Spring Commencement Ceremony.

The Alabama State University community is proud to recognize members of the Class of 1970. CLASS OF 1970 PARTICIPANTS

Elizabeth Westbrook Patricia A. Hart Eddie Green McCoy Georgia LeGrande Alexander Meridian, Miss. Fairfield, Ala. Shepard Montgomery, Ala. *Alice Jean Cook Jackson Rose Marie Moss-George Greensboro, N.C. *Luella Bradford Barlow (deceased) Pensacola, Fla. *Climmie P. Cooper Montgomery, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Carolyn Boyd Oliviere Smiley Barbara Thompson Bethea Dorothy Howze Jackson Montgomery, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Enterprise, Ala. Thomasville, Ala. Antoinette Boykin Parker Willie E. Starks *Bettye Bledsoe *Sarah Stovall Jackson Midland City, Ala. Wetumpka, Ala. Portage, Michigan Montgomery, Ala. Annie Delois Patterson Andrew Lee Thomas Oris J. Bryant-Jackson Frances Swinney Johnson Pike Road, Ala. Lexington, Ky. Montgomery, Ala. Nashville, Tenn. Gwendolyn Williams *Edward Lee Craig Marcus Johnson Peterson Willie D. Varner Springfield, Va. Newnan, Ga. Montgomery, Ala. Columbus, Ga. *King David Crumpler, Jr. *Gloria Lawrence Ketton Leontyne Pringle Plummie Scott Ware Birmingham, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Ramer, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Johnnie Fitzpatrick Thomasina Ervin *Lillie Jarrett Richardson Yvonne Blanks Williams Miami Gardens, Fla. Lumpkin Montgomery, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. Bernard Frye Flora Roberts Russell Juliette Elmore Wimberly Montgomery, Ala. Nexton P. Marshall, Jr. Montgomery, Ala. Montgomery, Ala. L.T. Hanna Montgomery, Ala. *Elizabeth Milligan Charles James Worthy Macon, Ga. William Anthony Sanders Athens, Ga. Albert J. Hardaway Matchett Eight Mile, Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Griffin, Ga. Dr. Johnny Sanders, Jr. Ruby Grady Worthy Athens, Ga. Shirley Jean Goodson Annie Joyce Gay McCoy Montgomery, Ala. Harris Fairfield, Ala. *Josephine Scott Carolyn Brown Young Fort Washington, Md. Columbus, Ohio Delray Beach, Fla. * Unable to attend ceremony, but made a contribution to the class gift. 13 GRADUATION WITH ACADEMIC DISTINCTION Candidates for baccalaureate degrees who maintain high scholarship through four years at the University are graduated with academic distinction. Graduation with academic distinction is based on the quality point average of 3.00 or higher out of a possible 4.00 for all undergraduate work completed prior to the awarding of the degrees. Alabama State University honors students who graduate within this grade point range with the following designations: Summa Cum Laude 3.75 – 4.00 Magna Cum Laude 3.50 – 3.74 Cum Laude 3.00 – 3.49 Candidates graduating with academic distinction wear hoods during commencement exercises. THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD SUMMA CUM LAUDE The President’s Award was initiated in 1964 to give tangible recognition to those students who distinguish themselves beyond the call of academic assignment with exemplary achievements and contributions. In 1987, the award was redefined in order to give greater appreciation to academic achievement. The award is presented to graduating seniors with the highest grade point averages; therefore, students achieving Summa Cum Laude honors are the recipients of the President’s Award. These grade point averages range from 3.75 to 4.00. The award includes a black and gold ribbon with a medallion. SUMMA CUM LAUDE Monique Shawnt´e Baker Ezra Kenton Gray Jaela A’jirah Roe Marija Blazevic Endia Shamora Harris Christian Anthony-Miguel Smith Aaron Keith Brown Taryn Simone Hartley Arion Unique Span Shanice Kaydeen Brown Kennedi Jacqueline Hawkins Dave X. Steele Aaliyah Moné Carter Davida L. Hayden Jailyn Simone Swann Mikayla Tatiyana Carter Makayla Marie Inman Alexander Tinsay-Roxas Breana Ennis LaTe´sha Celisse Locker Shamil Aaliyah Tolbert Lauren Ashleigh Erwin Joseph Bernard Longmire Meaghan Christene Fielding Alanna Margaret Manning Andrej Trajkovski Rhonda Alese George Maia Kierra Martin Dakota Andrew Vessicchio Anupa Devi Ghimire Chelsea Alyssia Pettiford Hailey Elizabeth Walker Crystal Lashun Gray Karissa M. Richardson Brea Anay Williams MAGNA CUM LAUDE Tayler Simone Arnold Isaiah Elton Ford Kennedi Denise Hutchins Aja Sylise Bailey Amber Lashaye Forte Jada Jamison-Belser Jaleen Marie Billingsley Paris Symone Frierson Justine Marie Jean Amber Moriah Bloodworth Charminiqu Hackney Eboni Faith Johnson Denay Elise Bolden Latonya Roshell Harris Elisiah Ann Jones Alexis Shunelle Butler Keaudrea Henderson Chloe Cecilia Kabamba Mackenzie Kaitlin Byrd Rosalyn Yvette Hendricks Promise Love Marbury Alexis Collard Tre’quon Marquis Hicks Devin Michael Marks Jayla Janae Copeland Andrian Nicholas Huffman Morgan Alexandria McCane Briana Nicole Ellis Ashley Monet Hurst Reginold James McDonald 14 Uvakeious Darnell McGhee Courtney W. Salter Arris Lesean Thornton Krysta Lynee Medearis Alyah Monique Sheppard Cara Walton Mar’Neisha D. Nelson Emory Grace Smith Angela Ladora Wilder Zoe Katherine Nelson Sequoyah Smith Wylesha Jabre Williams Ke’Yana Simone Paradise-Robinson Nicholas Jarvez Spruill Jada Leonijzia Wilson Deja Dominique Pino Gina Simone Taylor Quashaun Damir Wright Jaddah Kailon Posey Marriah Shemira Terrell Kavetta Gladys Lea Wynn CUM LAUDE Amerya Chantel Lorenzo Maurice Foster Chanel Enjoli King Eric Jamahl Sharper Alexander Kimberly Denise Gibbs Kimya Amani King Norris Spike Andrea Jewel Alves Tyler Tre’von Golden Christine Simone Lavallias Carlyle Antonio Stokes Sakari Taki Baker Indira Leatrice Gooding Daleyn N’Shay London Lauren Elizabeth Stone Ayanna Monyeh Bell Deshawn Devonte Ebony Amari Malone Chanterria Almanique Miyana Elise Bennett Goodwin Niamoni Iman Martin Streeter Jamiya Nicole Berry Antonia Chari Greenwood Jayla Alece Maye Larie Tianna Strong Alexis Lanee’ Boyd Jazmen Chanijha Greer Lakeasha McDonald Alexandria Danielle Swinney Endya Janee Boyd Cathyrn Yvette Grier Jo’n-nae Marie Miles Alexis Sheree Sydnor Vanessa Renee Bradford Julius Jordan Gross Cyrah Elisia Miller Jessica Taylor Kristen Shenese Bradley Elena Jordan Grove Brittany Clemesha Walton Corey Lexington Broom Zaria Andreis Hall Mitchell Kristen Lachelle Thompson Johnnie Sylvester Brown Troix Ahkennington Jeffrey Jai-Cameron Kleo Torres Jordan Keturah Brown Jhordon Harper Mitchell Ashley Monique Turner Kateashia Monay Brown Dezerae Dominique Melodie Jerone Mitchell Rayshawndre Somone Ayana Lashay Bush Harris Tyler Andrew Mitchell Washington Ladee Symone Calhoun Essence Harris Samereica KeShay Moore Teleshia Roshae Taron Jacque Harris Tayler Elise Moore Zaquan Collins Washington Kodee Elizabeth Harrison Anthony D. Moss Chynel Rose Cooper Jasmine Valice Watson Kyndra Monique Heard Amari Ka’shambrion Jhaianne Cooper Raven M. Webb Breonnah D. Holmes Murray Brenden John Crooks Launai Nicole Wells Eunique Alize Holmes Ariana Jordan Norman Kaylynn Amonii-terele Roderica G. White Davis-Lovejoy Jesseca Reanna Horsley Stephanie Ajia Northern David Terrance Whitlow Markevious Z. Dawson Taylor Hudson Kimberlee Michele Owens Destinee Sha’ron Johniquia Monai Parker Clifford James Dillard Heather Nicole Hunter Whittington Tanilya Monea Parks Donielle Nicole Dixon Alexander McMillan Irby Bryant McArthur Quinterra Deunta Peake Kristian Cherry-Denise Morgyn Amonte Jackson Williams Drake Monica Penny Jada Rashun Jamison- Destiny Denise Williams Amyrreah Te’unna Eaton Belser Justin Deon Pitts Ja’micha Williams-Petty Starlan Alex Ellis Darron Omar Johnson Breonn Lance Pooler Makayla S. Withers Mojeed Ewuosho Saroyah Leaundra Jacretia Aleese Porter Octavius Eugene Woods Andrianna Samra Ezell Johnson Oscar Eugene Prioleau Fanekqua Nashaida Taliesin Imean Farmer Anthony Lee Jones Antoinette Deshay Woody McKenzie Chloe-Darin Jamia Francine Jones Ramsey Bronwyn Elise Worthy Ferrell Jonathan Lamar Jones Devin Leon Rickett Darrius DeUnte Wright Destiny Cierra Finch Miranda Jana’ Jones Miranda Rose Remmel Ja Nai Wright Jada Breunda Flanagan Shayla Lashawn Kelly Kalese Renea Robinson Jessica C. Wright Alexis Sherriel Fletcher Kristen Alexandria Theodore Robinson James Denniston Jacob Danelius J. Florence Kennebrew Jonneice La’Shay Scott Wyrick 15 ORDER OF PRESENTATION OF DEGREES Candidates for degrees will be presented by deans or a designee of the colleges in which the major courses of study were taken.

– 8:45 Ceremony – – 1:45 Ceremony – Edward Brown, Ed.D. Edward Brown, Ed.D. Interim Assistant Provost and Dean, Interim Assistant Provost and Dean, The Harold Lloyd Murphy Graduate School The Harold Lloyd Murphy Graduate School Carl S. Pettis, Ph.D. Interim Dean, College of Education Kennedy S. Wekesa, Ph.D. Dean, College of Science, Technology, Kathaleen Amende, Ph.D. Interim Dean, College of Engineering and Mathematics Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Kamal Hingorani, Ph.D. Caterina Bristol, D.A. Dean, Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. Interim Dean, College of College of Business Administration Visual and Performing Arts

Evelyn A. Hodge, Ph.D. Charlene Portee, Ph.D. Dean, University College Dean, College of Health Sciences

COMMENCEMENT MARSHALS Marshal for the University ...... Janice R. Franklin, Ph.D. Marshal for the Faculty ...... Caterina Bristol, D.A. Marshals for the Students ...... Cordelia Anderson, D.M.A. Fagdeba Bakoyema, M.I.S., M.A., M.L.S. Natasha Jenkins, M.S., M.L.S. Cadavious Jones, Ph.D. Emery Kidd, M.Ed. Tanjula Petty, Ed.D. Elijah Nyairo, M.S. Denise Vaughn, Ph.D. Jowaune Williams, M.S. Marshal for the Platform Party ...... Janice R. Franklin, Ph.D. Marshal for the College of Education ...... Gwendolyn King, Ph.D. Marshal for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Jacquiline Trimble, Ph.D. Marshal for the Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College of Business Administration Shaomeng Jia, Ph.D. Marshal for the College of Health Sciences Carmela Drake, Ph.D. Marshal for the College of Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Cleon Barnett, Ph.D. Marshal for the College of Visual and Performing Arts Cordelia Anderson, Ph.D. Marshal for University College Cynthia Steele, Ed.D. Marshals for The Harold Lloyd Murphy Graduate School ...... Sonya Webb, Ed.D.

16 SPRING 2020 CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES The appearance of a name on the list of “Candidates for Degrees” is presumptive evidence of graduation but is not to be regarded as conclusive.

THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL in cooperation with the College of Education Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Policy and Law Sabrina McQueen Johnson Montgomery, Ala B.S., Troy University, 1993 M.Ed., Troy University, 1999

DISSERTATION TOPIC: Perceptions of Chronic Absenteeism and Its Impact on Student Achievement: A Multi-site Case Study in an Urban and Rural High School Dr. Elizabeth K. Davenport, J.D., Ph.D., Chair

Amanda Taylor Smith* Camp Hill, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2009 M.Ed., Alabama State University, 2012

DISSERTATION TOPIC: A Qualitative Examination of the Intersectionality of Teacher Persistence, Professional Development and Student Success Kimberly King-Jupiter, Ph.D., Chair

* Awarded posthumously

THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL in cooperation with the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology Courtnee’ ReShea Bell Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2008 M.S., Alabama State University, 2010 DISSERTATION TOPIC: Microbial and Molecular Biomarkers: An Investigation of Potential Markers for Disease Identification and Death Determination Dr. Quiana Matthews, Ph.D., Chair 17 Leandra Bianca Jones Savannah, Ga. B.S., Savannah State University, 2011 M.S., Virginia State University, 2013 DISSERTATION TOPIC: The Effect of Gram Negative Bacteria on Extracellular Vesicles Biogenesis + Composition Dr. Quiana Matthews, Ph.D., Chair THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL in cooperation with the College of Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy

Derick Beante Bothwell Irondale, Ala. B.A., Athletic Training, Huntingdon College, 2015

Hunter Kesler Dreaden Muscle Shoals, Ala. B.A., Athletic Training, Huntingdon College, 2016

Victoria Held Fowler Birmingham, Ala. B.S., Human Performance Exercise Science, University of Alabama, 2016

Jeremy Lamar Howard McIntosh, Ala. B.S., Biology, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM, 2017)

Ariel Denae Johnson Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Physical Education/NTC, University of South Alabama, 2016

Noah Mason Justice Hartford, Ala. B.S., Human Performance Exercise Science, University of Alabama, 2016

Taylor Renee Kelly Saraland, Ala. B.S., Rehabilitation Services, Alabama State Univesity, 2017

Madeline Grace Lee Maylene, Ala. B.S., Health, Physical Education & Recreation, University of North Alabama, 2016

Theron Alexander Locke Hartselle, Ala. B.S., Exercise Science, Auburn University, 2017

Nicole Michelle Maroun Marietta, Ga. B.S., Exercise Science, Auburn University, 2017

Katlynne Spenci Anna Miller Gadsden, Ala. B.S., Exercise Science, Jacksonville State University, 2016

Courtney Marie Norris Adamsville, Ala. B.S., Kinesology Clinical Exercise Physiology, Mississippi State University, 2016

Walker Wyatt Perkins Gray, Ga. B.S., Kinesology, University of Southern Mississippi, 2015

Klaire Nicole Phillips Athens, Ala. B.S., Exercise Science, Auburn University, 2017 18 Keela Faith Ray Thorsby, Ala. B.S., Psychology, University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB), 2014

Nicole Alise Salmon Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Physical Activity and Health, Auburn University, 2014

Cameron James Sauce, Jr. Montgomery, Ala. B.A., Sport Studies/Exercise Science, Huntingdon College, 2017

Seth Nicholas Schumacher Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Kinesology/Clincial Exercise, Mississippi State University, 2016

Victoria Paige Standridge Vernon, Ala. B.S., Education Human Performance Exercise Science, University of Alabama, 2017

Olivia Shavon Walker Alexandria, Ala. B.S., Human Performance Science/Fitness, University of Alabama, 2017

Ja’Nisa Watts Birmingham, Ala. B.S., Rehabilitation Services/Addictions, Alabama State University, 2014

Kelly Virginia Wells Prattville, Ala. B.S., Exercise Science, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM), 2015

Cole Brennen White Prattville, Ala. B.S., Exercise Science, Auburn University, 2016

Andrew Joel Williams Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Physical Education, University of South Alabama, 2016 THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL in cooperation with the College of Education Master of Education

Jennifer Renee’ Adams Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2018

Brenda Denise Brown Coosada, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2013

Maurice Buckhanna Grantville, Ga. B.S., Alabama State University, 2004

Tameka R. Cole Miami, Fla. B.A., Alabama State University, 2008

Farrah Shelane Cureton Selma, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2010

Angel Coachman DeJarnette Dothan, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2016

Jasmine Jessica Dunn-Kindell Tuskegee, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2010 19 Courvoisea Tychicus Fails Selma, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2013

CharaieCeila Korrissittia Hamilton Montgomery, Ala. B.A. Alabama State University, 2012

Victoria Remika Renee Hudson Hatten Birmingham, Ala. B.A., Tuskegee, 2004 M.Ed., Alabama State University, 2007

Joidon Tyler Jennings Madison, Ala. B.A., Miles College, 2017

Aijah R. Laffitte Monroeville, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2012

LaTonja Michelle Langford Lovett Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2015

Keynetta Katrice Knight Mitchell Peterman, Ala. B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University, 2013

Courtney Kiara Moore Mobile, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2014

Sharonda Ophelia Phelps Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2011

Angela Kirstie Player Tuskegee, Ala. B.S., Tuskegee University, 2016

Brianna Lasha Poole Montgomery, Ala B.S., Alabama State University, 2015

Maryle Powell Tuskegee, Ala. B.S., Alabama A&M University, 2014

Pamela I. Ramey Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2001

Katina Diane Roper Mobile, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2011

Devin Michael Santana Tampa, Fla. B.S., Alabama State University, 2018

Ardelia Skipper Tallassee, Ala. B.A., Alabama State University, 1982

Claudia Kelley Warren Tucker Irondale, Ala. B.S., Miles, College, 1998

Adrian Maurice Ware Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2010 20 THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL in cooperation with the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Master of Science

Jamese Veronica Allen Mobile, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2018 DeShayla Ondrea Chappell Tuskegee, Ala. B.S., Tuskegee University, 2017 Destinee Grant Delray Beach, Fla. B.S., Tuskegee University, 2015 Tiara Lowanda Well Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2018 THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL in cooperation with the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Master of Forensic Science

Maryelle Yohanah Salome Nyeck Nyeck Douala, Cameroon B.S., University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2018 THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL in cooperation with the College of Health Sciences Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Amber Bartle Memphis, Tenn. B.S., Austin Peay State University, 2017 THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL in cooperation with the College of Health Sciences Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Chidester Ryan Achilles Houston, Texas B.S., University of Texas, San Antonio, 2011 Christian Arnold Ottumwa, Iowa B.S., William Penn University, 2018 Dennis Counihan Savannah, Ga. B.S., Kennesaw State University, 2017 Rachel Fontenot Baton Rouge, La. B.F.A., Louisiana State University, 2013 Tyler Nichols New Orleans, La. B.S., Spring Hill College, 2016 Holly O’Dell Joplin, Miss. B.S., Missouri State University, 2017

21 Bryan Scott Pittman Waynesboro, Miss. B.B.A., Mississippi State University, 2016

Avery Strickland Brunswick, Ga. B.S., Mercer University, 2015

Rachel Taylor Florence, S.C. B.F.A., Francis Marion University, 2017 THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL in cooperation with the College of Health Sciences Master of Rehabilitation Counseling

Kourtney Bernard Berry Merrillville, Ind. B.S., Alabama State University, 2016

Ashley Nicole Harris Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2018

Jasmine Skyy Hearst Las Vegas, Nevada B.S., Alabama State University, 2018

Yvette Denise Hester East Cleveland, Ohio B.S., Alabama State University, 2017

Ambrianna Nichor Jones Hueytown, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2017

Tori Denae Livingston Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2017

DeCedrick Tarell Quinn Aberdeen, Miss. B.S., Alabama State University, 2016

Margaret Ann Sanders Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2017

Brandy Latreal Stallworth Jonesboro, Ga. B.S., Alabama State University, 2018

Antonio Ke’Aaron Stoudemire Prattville, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2017

Shatera Tianna Tatum Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2018

CaDedra Jenise Williams Greensboro, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2016 22 THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL in cooperation with the Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College of Business Administration Master of Accountancy

Shelton Donnell Hamilton, Jr. Montgomery, Ala. B.A., Morehouse College, 2014 Sandy Nicole Jenkins Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2003 Larry Darnell Maxwell Montgomery, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 1977 Daryl Jarniel Roseman, Jr. Birmingham, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2018 Tangy Shontal Tolbert Mobile, Ala. B.S., Alabama State University, 2018 THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL in cooperation with the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Master of Arts

Lindon Theodore Assaye Queens, New York B.A., University of the Southern Caribbean, 2016 THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL in cooperation with the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Master of Social Work

Chancey Ralphael Daniel Marietta, Ga. B.S.W., Alabama State University, 2017 Jasmine Sharday Edwards Montgomery, Ala. B.S.W., Troy University, 2018 Jameria Shanae Files Birmingham, Ala. B.S.W., Alabama State University, 2012 Ziera Na’Porcha Hayes Canton, Miss. B.S.W., Southern University Sharnaye DeNeka Marshall Tuskegee, Ala. B.S.W., Alabama State University, 2018 Kimberly Nicole McCloud Montgomery, Ala. B.S.W., Alabama State University, 2016 Kiara Nachelle Robinson Tuskegee, Ala. B.S.W., Alabama State University, 2018 Donyelle Lavona Sistrunk Millbrook, Ala. B.S.W., Alabama State University, 2013 23 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES BACHELOR OF ARTS Communications Media Aja Sylise Bailey, Magna Cum Laude Chicago, Ill. Sakari Taki Baker, Cum Laude Tallahassee, Fla. Devon Booker Cincinnati, Ohio Aaron Keith Brown, Summa Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala. Alexis Shunelle Butler, Magna Cum Laude Nashville, Tenn. Lizette Colorado Montgomery, Ala. Jayla Janae’ Copeland, Magna Cum Laude Chattanooga, Tenn. Nikita Gabrielle Dennis Mobile, Ala. Amyrreah Te’Unna Eaton, Cum Laude Selma, Ala. Indira Leatrice Gooding, Cum Laude Cambridge, Mass. Dezerae Dominique Dawn Harris, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Kennedi Denise Hutchins, Magna Cum Laude Jonesboro, Ga. Makayla Marie Inman, Summa Cum Laude Shorewood, Wis. Cassidy Accasia Jackson Wetumpka, Ala. Chloe Kabamba, Magna Cum Laude Montpellier, Herault Arielle Hakeema Kendrick Long Beach, Calif. Kambri Matthew King Birmingham, Ala. Kimya Tyesha Amani King, Cum Laude Sylacauga, Ala. Alfred Tyrone Lee Evergreen, Ala. Morgan Alexandria McCane, Magna Cum Laude Mobile, Ala. Zoe Katherine Nelson, Magna Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga. Caleb D’anthony Petty Montgomery, Ala. Deja Dominique Pino, Magna Cum Laude Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Austin Davis Rogers Montgomery, Ala. Marquez Jovarez Spencer Atlanta, Ga. Victoria Blondell Stovall Atlanta, Ga. Jamal Ketrick Strange Bessemer, Ala. Micah Jamel Tisdale Montgomery, Ala. Jody Amir Watkins Brunswick, Ga. Destinee Sha’ron Whittington, Cum Laude Washington, D.C. Qwadryna Syntoria Witherspoon Uniontown, Ala. Bronwyn Elise Worthy, Cum Laude Memphis, Tenn. Ja Nai Wright, Cum Laude Powder Springs, Ga. English Jessica Mia Angelo Harris Tuskegee, Ala. Damarcus DeAndre’ Marshall Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alexandria Mercedes Roberts Wetumpka, Ala. Nailah Naeem Thomas Belleville, Ill. Jazmyn Ariyele White Memphis, Tenn. David Terrance Whitlow, Jr., Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Political Science Devoski Rashad Boyd Montgomery, Ala. 24 Donielle Nicole Dixon, Cum Laude Powder Springs, Ga. Endia S. Harris, Summa Cum Laude Calera, Ala. Launai Nicole Wells, Cum Laude Savannah, Ga. Brea A. Williams, Summa Cum Laude Triangle, Va. QuaShaun Damir Wright, Magna Cum Laude Camden, N.J. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Criminal Justice Amber Moriah Bloodworth, Magna Cum Laude Oceanside, Calif. Alexia Lanee’ Boyd, Cum Laude Baltimore, Md. Kateashia Monay Brown, Cum Laude Camden, Ala. DeAndre Maurice Days Prattville, Ala. Kristian Cherry-Denise Drake, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill. Starlan A. Ellis Marion, Ala. Danelius J. Florence, Cum Laude Mobile, Ala. Cathryn Yvette Grier, Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga. Jade N. Griggs-Bradberry Chicago, Ill. Charminiqu Lachae’ Hackney Raleigh, N.C. Jamyron Rashad Hope Selma, Ala. Jesseca Reanna Horsley, Cum Laude Abbeville, Ala. Desmond J. Huffman Mathews, Ala. Darius LyDell Jackson Birmingham, Ala. Jada Jamison-Belser, Magna Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Sameria Dominque Lomax Camden, Ala. Zakaria Jalexis McCurdy Opelika, Ala. Lakeasha Charlene McDonald, Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala. Joh’niquia Monai Parker, Cum Laude Mobile, Ala. Rita Rena Pullom Charlotte, N.C. Nia Simone Singleton Chicago, Ill. Darryul E. Smith Uniontown, Ala. Nicholas J. Spruill, Magna Cum Laude Aliceville, Ala. Chanterria Almanique Streeter, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Kadeyia Devonn Thomas Montgomery, Ala. Kleo Nicole Torres, Cum Laude Raleigh, N.C. Cara Walton, Magna Cum Laude* Memphis, Tenn. Raven Mariah Webb, Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala. Bryant McArthur Williams, Cum Laude Tuscaloosa, Ala. Wylesha Jabre Williams, Magna Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala. Darrius DeUnte Wright, Cum Laude Bentonia, Miss. * Awarded posthumously

Psychology Trevonte D’Andre Baldwin Decatur, Ga. Jazmine Lakale Bates Chicago, Ill. Ayanna M. Bell, Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala. Lakeyah Blackmon Pensacola, Fla. Chynel Rose Cooper, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill. Eraya Shabra Ellington Manhattan, Kan. 25 Destiny Cierra Finch, Cum Laude York, Ala. Jourdan Ashlee Giles Montgomery, Ala. Jazmen Chanijha Greer, Cum Laude Milwaukee, Wis. Cadrika D. Haile Selma, Ala. Michael Joel Jennings Sylacauga, Ala. Jahleel A. Kelly Montgomery, Ala. Kayshara K. Kirkland Pensacola, Fla. Uvakeious Darnell McGhee, Magna Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Robert Jarel Pickens Pontiac, Mich. Jacretia Aleese Porter, Cum Laude Mobile, Ala. Amiracle Ja’Nay Provens Montgomery, Ala. Ja’Marian Denise Richardson Montgomery, Ala. Christian Anthony-Miguel Smith, Summa Cum Laude Nashville, Tenn. Hailey Elizabeth Walker, Summa Cum Laude Austin, Texas Teleshia Roshae Washington, Cum Laude York, Ala. Jasmine Valice Watson, Cum Laude Riverdale, Ga. Matias A. Williams Dothan, Ala. BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Monique Shawnt’e Baker, Summa Cum Laude Saint Paul, Minn. Jamiya Nicole Berry, Cum Laude Selma, Ala. Yazmyne Monique Brown Montgomery, Ala. Tranisia Tiara Butler Mobile, Ala. Ladee Symone Calhoun, Cum Laude Fayetteville, Ga. Desiree Clarissa Denise Cole Montgomery, Ala. Brenden John Crooks, Cum Laude Deatsville, Ala. Andrianna Samara Ezell, Cum Laude Butler, Ala. Kimberly Denise Gibbs, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Jacora Delores Gipson Montgomery, Ala. Latonya Roshell Harris, Magna Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Kayla Harris-Richardson Beaumont, Texas Keaudrea Va’Shaye Henderson, Magna Cum Laude Selma, Ala. Breonnah Desiree Holmes, Cum Laude Detroit, Mich. Chandler Alfred Johnson Washington, D.C. Darron Omar Johnson, Cum Laude Memphis, Tenn. Kayla Alexia Kapinus Madison, Wis. Chanel Enjolie King, Cum Laude New Brighton, Minn. Devin Michael Marks-Caldwell, Magna Cum Laude Mableton, Ga. Niamoni Iman Martin, Cum Laude Mobile, Ala. Zenobia Tamera Matthews Montgomery, Ala. Saroyah Leaundra Britney McNeal-Johnson, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. James Arthur Miles, Jr. Tuskegee, Ala. Melodie Jerone Mitchell, Cum Laude Meridian, Miss. Leslie Keontaye Neely Selma, Ala. Tamilya Monea’ Parks, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Alexis Shavonne Pope Detroit, Mich. Rayshawndre Somone Washington, Cum Laude Thomasville, Ala. Angela LaDora Wilder, Magna Cum Laude Mobile, Ala. Makayla Symone Withers, Cum Laude Mobile, Ala. Fanekqua Nashaida LaJasmine Woody, Cum Laude Valley, Ala.

26 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Biology Raven D. Blue Montgomery, Ala. Zinear Montre’ Dumas Atlanta, Ga. Jada Breunda Flanagan, Cum Laude Selma, Ala. Anupa Devi Ghimire, Summa Cum Laude Lamjung, Nepal Cameron Goodrum Milwaukee, Wis. Elena Jordan Grove, Cum Laude Wichita Falls, Texas Taryn Simone Hartley, Summa Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Alexis Nikole Ikner Birmingham, Ala. Ja’Kera Talecia Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. Anneka Felicia Jones Montgomery, Ala. Shayla LaShawn Kelly, Cum Laude Plant City, Fla. Krysta L Medearis, Magna Cum Laude Memphis, Tenn. Tayler Elise Moore, Cum Laude St. Louis, Mo. Cameron Dianne Porter Montgomery, Ala. Norris Malcolm Ronald Spike, Cum Laude Brampton, Ontario Lauren Elizabeth Stone, Cum Laude Dayton, Ohio Gina Simone Taylor, Magna Cum Laude Mobile, Ala. Alexander Tinsay-Roxas, Summa Cum Laude Millbrae, Calif. Roderica Ginhatka Carliza White, Cum Laude Mobile, Ala. Jada Leonijizia Wilson, Magna Cum Laude Decatur, Ga. Biomedical Engineering Meaghan Christene Fielding, Summa Cum Laude Halifax, Nova Scotia Alanna Margaret Manning, Summa Cum Laude Tottenham, Ontario Oscar Eugene Prioleau, Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga. Chemistry Theodore Robinson, III Montgomery, Ala. Computer Science Richard Wenford Daniels Huntsville, Ala. Forensic Biology Lundan Rosemarie Hammonds Toney, Ala. Brittany Lashae Luster Montgomery, Ala. Gabrielle Faith Maloy Shorter, Ala. Kristen LaChelle Thompson,Cum Laude Paso Robles, Calif. Arris LeSean Thornton,Magna Cum Laude Columbia, Mo. Ja’Micha T. Williams-Petty, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Forensic Chemistry Jordan Keturah Brown, Cum Laude Brandywine, Md. Keterra Mon’et Howard Montgomery, Ala. LaTe’sha Celisse Locker, Summa Cum Laude Monessen, Penn. 27 Marine Biology Naisha Lorane Turner Omaha, Neb. Mathematics Essence Harris, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill. Jhamerria Monisha Moorer Selma, Ala. Walter Joseph Nosaphangthong Montgomery, Ala. Marriah S. Terrell, Magna Cum Laude Mobile, Ala. PERCY J. VAUGHN, JR. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Accounting Mojeed Tobi Ewuosho, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill. Crystal Lashaun Gray, Summa Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala. Julius Jordan Gross, Cum Laude Tuscaloosa, Ala. Rosalyn Yvette Hendricks, Magna Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Kalese Renea Robinson, Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala. Alyah Monique Sheppard, Magna Cum Laude Orlando, Fla. Jailyn Simone Swann, Summa Cum Laude Moody, Ala. Alexandria D. Swinney, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Phillip Perry Wells Ft. Washington, Md. Computer Information Systems Kristen Shenese Bradley, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill. Nicholas D. Crispin Forkland, Ala. Breana Ennis Selma, Ala. Tashayla Lanice Ferguson Atlanta, Ga. Tyler Tre’von Golden, Cum Laude Phenix City, Ala. Ezra Kenton Gray, Summa Cum Laude Lynn Haven, Fla. Sean M. Holmes Covington, Ga. Justine Marie Jean, Magna Cum Laude Levittown, N.Y. Tyler Rashad Lowe Montgomery, Ala. Rashad Devontay Miller Northport, Ala. Tevin Quaysen Nuckles North Augusta, S.C. Eric Jamahl Sharper, Cum Laude Demopolis, Ala. Jimarian Kavonta Smith Montgomery, Ala. Dave X. Steele, Summa Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Kevante Shaymar Tolbert Indian Head, Md. Andrej Trajkovski, Summa Cum Laude Belgrade, Serbia Octavius Eugene Woods, Cum Laude Prattville, Ala. Finance Morgyn Jackson, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill. Reginold James Alex McDonald, Magna Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala. Miranda Rose Remmel, Cum Laude Merritt Island, Fla. Courtney Wayne Salter, Magna Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Bridgette Lucille Williams Bartlett, Ill. Clifford Juan Wright Montgomery, Ala. 28 Management Jayla Anderson Albany, Ga. Clifford James Dillard, III,Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Charles Griffin Augusta, Ga. Brandon Lervell Jones Montgomery, Ala. Jonathan Lamar Jones, Cum Laude Huntsville, Ala. Tiashunda Nicole Mann Columbus, Ga. Promise Love Marbury, Magna Cum Laude Childersburg, Ala. Mar’Neisha Nelson, Magna Cum Laude Lithonia, Ga. Monica Penny, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Cedric Scales Birmingham, Ala. Jeremiah John Woods Brick, N.J. Marketing Marija Blazevic, Summa Cum Laude Zagreb, Croatia Mikayla Tativana Carter, Summa Cum Laude Auburn, Ala. Paul Chambers Mobile, Ala. Alexis Collard, Magna Cum Laude Belfort, France Stanford ONeal Glover Montgomery, Ala. Maia Kierra Martin, Summa Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga. Robert Henry Sanders, IV Montgomery, Ala. Kevin Spraggins St. Louis, Mo. Kenneth McNeal Thomas Ft. Mitchell, Ala. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Early Childhood Education Andrea Jewel Alves, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Paullesia Andrenique Crum Selma, Ala. Shailace Desiree’ Grant Montgomery, Ala. Calyn Sheree Harper Ozark, Ala. Troix A.J. Harper, Cum Laude Lithonia, Ga. Kennedi Jacqueline Hawkins, Summa Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala. Karon LaShea Hayes Mobile, Ala. Elementary Education Jaleen Marie Billingsley, Magna Cum Laude Marion, Ala. Vanessa Renee Bradford, Cum Laude Las Vegas, Nev. Johnnie Brown, Cum Laude Youngstown, Ohio Kershondra Lynette Dickerson Mobile, Ala. Briana Nicole Ellis, Magna Cum Laude Austell, Ga. Amber LaShaye Forte’, Magna Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Paris Symone Frierson, Magna Cum Laude Zion, Ill. Rhonda Alese George, Summa Cum Laude Mobile, Ala. Davida LeeAnn Hayden, Summa Cum Laude Greenville, Ala. Shania Danshay Johnson Camp Hill, Ala. Crystal Lee Madison Montgomery, Ala. Jon-nae Marie Miles, Cum Laude Selma, Ala. 29 Larie Tianna Strong, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill. Jessica Loveless Taylor, Cum Laude Forest Home, Ala. Music Education Chelsea Nakia Dumas Montgomery, Ala. Jessica Christanne Wright, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Physical Education Lorenzo Maurice Foster, Cum Laude LaFayette, Ala. Keise B. Jones Seville, Ga. Julius Duke Moses Montgomery, Ala. Anthony Moss, Cum Laude Prattville, Ala Kejuan Martise Riley Monroeville, Ala. Tra Marcellus Wilkins Uniontown, Ala. Recreation Amerya Chantel Alexander, Cum Laude Muscle Shoals, Ala. Ayana La’shay Bush, Cum Laude Albany, Ga. Tre’Quon Marquis Hicks, Magna Cum Laude Phenix City, Ala. Christine Simone Lavallias, Cum Laude Sicklerville, N.J. Jayla Alece Maye, Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala. Anthony D. Moss, Cum Laude Prattville, Ala. Special Education Charles Deandre’ Gibson Montgomery, Ala. Kristen Alexandria Kennebrew, Cum Laude Tuskegee, Ala. Karissa Marie Richardson, Summa Cum Laude Prattville, Ala. Shakila Keyonna Robinson Mobile, Ala. Shamil Aaliyah Tolbert, Summa Cum Laude Dothan, Ala. Secondary Education Biology Education Elisiah Ann Jones, Magna Cum Laude Tishomingo, Miss. Health Education Shanice Brown, Summa Cum Laude Brooklyn, N.Y.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Health Information Management Nia Chantel Alexander Phenix City, Ala. Aasia Alexix Anderson Mobile, Ala. Tejana La’sha Barnes McIntosh, Ala. Dina D. Dixon Montgomery, Ala. Heather Nicole Hunter, Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala. Shaniqua R. Lymon Selma, Ala. Dequasha Annie Dianne McCall Letohatchee, Ala. 30 Rehabilitation Services Tayler Simone’ Arnold, Magna Cum Laude Powder Springs, Ga. Lekeith Brooks Valley, Ala. Jhaianne Cooper, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill. Ashley Nicole Crosby Riverdale, Ga. Markevious Z. Dawson, Cum Laude Valley, Ala. Kyler Shawn Edwards Mobile, Ala. Kiera Chanice Ellis Loachapoka, Ala. Antonia Chari Greenwood, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill. Kodee Harrison, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Carmen Alexandria Harton McCalla, Ala. Kyndra Monique Heard, Cum Laude Pleasant Grove, Ala. Jonea Jassmere Hill Union Springs, Ala. Kaneika Holloway Montgomery, Ala. Eunique Alize Holmes, Cum Laude Union Spring, Ala. Kenya Hurley Birmingham, Ala. Diamond Johnson Pine Mountain, Ga. Eboni Faith Johnson Montgomery, Ala. Anthony Jones, Jr., Cum Laude Chelsea, Ala. Miranda Jana’ Jones, Cum Laude Uniontown, Ala. Daleyn N’Shay London, Cum Laude Huntsville, Ala. Tamya Mack Montgomery, Ala. Samereica KeShay Moore, Cum Laude Columbus, Ga. Shineka Tyeshia Sanders Tuskegee, Ala. Derriya JaBrille Sankey Montgomery, Ala. Adrienne Scott Jackson, Ala. Jonneice La’Shay Scott, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Arion Unique Span, Summa Cum Laude West Palm Beach, Fla. Bradley Jamal Tucker Wetumpka, Ala. Ashley Turner, Cum Laude Hoover, Ala. Dakota Andrew Vessicchio, Summa Cum Laude Verbena, Ala Justice Junice Wright Montgomery, Ala. Beatrice La’Trice Zimmerman Montgomery, Ala.

COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS BACHELOR OF ARTS Art Aaliyah Mone’ Carter, Summa Cum Laude Portsmouth, Va. Music Denaye Elise Bolden, Magna Cum Laude Cleveland, Ohio Chelsea Nakia Dumas Montgomery, Ala. Alexander McMillan Irby, Cum Laude Silver Spring, Md. Tyler Andrew Mitchell, Cum Laude Troy, Ala. Jessica Christanne Wright, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. James Denniston Wyrick, Cum Laude Greensboro, N.C. 31 Theatre Arts Kathelin Ne’col Bishop Linden, Ala. Tokeishon Ashley Curtis Tuskegee, Ala. DeShawn Devonte Goodwin, Cum Laude Bessemer, Ala. Zaria Andreis Hall, Cum Laude Marietta, Ga. Tyler Simone Heard Pinson, Ala. Andrian Nicholas Huffman,Magna Cum Laude Pike Road, Ala. Uvakeious Darnell McGhee, Magna Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Jaddah Kailon Posey, Magna Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga. Antoinette De’shay Ramsey, Cum Laude Phoenix, Ariz. Devin Leon Rickett, Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala. Carlyle Stokes, Cum Laude Pittsburgh, Penn. Destiny Denise Williams, Cum Laude Powder Springs, Ga. BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Dance Miyana Elise Bennett, Cum Laude Memphis, Tenn. Endya Janee Boyd, Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga. Kaylynn Amoni-Terele Davis-Lovejoy, Cum Laude Pike Road, Ala. Lauren Ashleigh Erwin, Summa Cum Laude Lithonia, Ga. Janae Briana Harrington Miami, Fla. Taron Jacque Harris, Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga. Ashley Monet Hurst, Magna Cum Laude Tampa, Fla. Amari Ka’shambrion Murray, Cum Laude Plant City, Fla. Stephanie Ajia Northern, Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga. KeYana S. Paradise-Robinson, Magna Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala. Chelsea Alyssia Pettiford, Summa Cum Laude Greensboro, N.C. Jaela A’jirah Roe, Summa Cum Laude Dallas, Texas Emory Grace Smith, Magna Cum Laude Huntsville, Ala. Sequoyah Smith, Magna Cum Laude Fairburn, Ga. . UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BACHELOR OF ARTS Interdisciplinary Studies Marina Kelly Clark Sarasota, Fla. Alexis Sheree Sydnor, Cum Laude Opelika, Ala. Akeem Owen Williams Ozark, Ala. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Interdisciplinary Studies Mackenzie Kaitlin Byrd, Magna Cum Laude Sandhill, Miss. Myricks Francois Cole Magee, Miss. Zaquan Tonian Collins, Cum Laude Gerogetown, S.C. Stephen Tyler Cook Greenville, Ala. Jamaal Geovonte’ Dotch Mobile, Ala. Taliesin Imean Farner, Cum Laude Cleveland, Ohio Jimmy Rayshad Ferrell Nashville, Tenn.

32 McKenzie Chloe-Darin Ferrell, Cum Laude Twinsburg, Ohio Isaiah Elton Ford, Magna Cum Laude Phoenix, Ariz. Leon Lamont Freeman-Daniels Atlantic City, N.J. Tamara Nicole Garvin Paris, Texas Kevin Francisco Holston Washington, D.C. Taylor Aurielle Hudson, Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga. Jamia Francine Jones, Cum Laude Evergreen, Ala. Joseph Bernard Longmire, Jr. Greenville, Ala. Ebony Amari Malone, Cum Laude Gadsden, Ala. Clifton D. Myers, Jr. Tampa, Fla. Jeffery Quindravious Nolen Auburn, Ala. Ariana Jordan Norman, Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala. Justin Deon Pitts, Cum Laude Loachapoka, Ala. Breonn Lance Pooler, Cum Laude Huntsville, Ala. Jabarri Ra’Shad Posey Jacksonville, Fla. Demyra L. Rudder Covington, Ga. Kaelin Mohammed Vaughn Camden, Ala. Spencer Vaughn Montgomery, Ala.

33 COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

The College of Education (COE) is the oldest college in the University and offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Education, Master of Science, Educational Specialist, Doctor of Educational Leadership, Policy and Law and the Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership, Policy and Law degrees. The college is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP, formerly NCATE), and its certification programs are approved by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE). Additionally, the Counselor Education program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The conceptual framework for the College of Education describes the shared vision that provides coherence for both the initial and advanced programs for the preparation of educators and other professionals. Focusing on the theme "Educator as Decision Maker," the unit seeks to prepare professionals who are capable of applying acquired knowledge, skills and dispositions in an increasingly diverse, complex and dynamic technological society. The COE also offers a program that leads to a career in Recreational Therapy.

The Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College of Business Administration (COBA) was organized in 1969, pursuant to University status. COBA offers Bachelor of Science degrees in accounting, computer information systems, finance, management (with an optional concentration in hospitality management) and in marketing (with an

34 optional concentration in purchasing). The college has maintained national accreditation by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) since 1993. The program provides a comprehensive business education, with an emphasis on the application of concepts and enhanced use of technology. The Master of Accountancy program offers advanced accounting studies.

The College of Health Sciences (COHS) was formally established by the Alabama State University Board of Trustees in May 2000. The college houses six degree programs — the Bachelor of Science in health information management (HIM); the Bachelor of Science in rehabilitation services with a concentration in addiction studies (REH); the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT); the Master of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics (MSPO); the Master of Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC); and the clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at the entry and transitional levels. The college also offers an Undergraduate Certificate in Maternal and Child Health, a Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling, and a Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies, Policy and Services. The health information management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM); the rehabilitation services program is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE); the occupational therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE); the rehabilitation counseling program is accredited by CORE; and the entry-level physical therapy

35 program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The Prosthetics and Orthotics Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in conjunction with the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE).

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (COVPA) is fully accredited by national accrediting bodies and composed of the Department of Visual Arts, the Department of Music and the Department of Theatre Arts. The college offers students the opportunity to learn from nationally and internationally respected artists, technicians and professors. The Department of Visual Arts is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. It offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with concentrations in graphic design and fine arts. The Department of Music is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. It offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in music, a Bachelor of Music Education and a master’s degree in Music Education. The Department of Theatre Arts is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre and offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with concentrations in performance, technical theater, theater generalist and the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance.

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), formerly part of the College of Arts and Sciences, was authorized by the Board of Trustees in 2008 and formally established in January 2010. Students complete degrees offered by the departments of Communications (B.A., Communications), Criminal Justice and Social Sciences (B.S., Criminal Justice), History and Political Science (B.A., History and Political Science), Languages and Literatures (B.A., English), Psychology (B.S., Psychology), and Social Work (B.S.W.) The college also offers two master’s degree programs: the Master of Arts in History and the Master of Social Work (M.S.W.). The M.S.W. program commenced July 2016 and is sanctioned by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). C.L.A.S.S. majors receive a liberal arts education focusing on critical thinking and problem solving, quantitative literacy, writing and civic engagement. Baccalaureate-level students are prepared to attend graduate and/or professional schools or join the labor force upon the completion of their degrees. By content of offerings, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences would be considered the second oldest college at Alabama State University.

The College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM), formerly the College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, was recently established to include “Engineering” in its title. ASU’s accrediting agency (SACSCOC) approved for ASU to offer the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at its June 16, 2016, meeting. The college is composed of the Departments of Biological Sciences, Physical/Forensic Sciences, and Mathematics and Computer Science. The college houses seven undergraduate degree programs: the Bachelor of Science in Biology, Marine Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Forensic Biology and Forensic Chemistry. Students in the college have the opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge in a specific major discipline and learn the skills necessary to create new knowledge in the chosen major. The college is committed to preparing students for entry into graduate programs, professional schools and the scientific and technical workforce. CSTEM administers programs for The Harold Lloyd Murphy Graduate School leading to the Master of Science in Biology, Forensic Science, Mathematics and Ph.D. in Microbiology.

The Harold Lloyd Murphy Graduate School began in 1940 with authorization by the State Board of Education and was reorganized in 1963. Graduate programs lead to the Master of Education; Master of Science in applied technology, biology, clinical mental health counseling, forensic science, mathematics, occupational therapy and prosthetics and orthotics; Master of Accountancy; Master of Art in History; Master of Social Work and Master of Rehabilitation Counseling. Also, the alternative fifth-year program in professional education and the educational specialist degrees are offered. Additionally, the University offers doctoral programs in educational leadership, policy and law; microbiology; and physical therapy. 36 The Library and Learning Resources College in the Levi Watkins Learning Center was established with the return and full implementation of faculty status for library professionals in 2013-2014. The Library and Learning Resources College's mission is to foster learning, teaching, research, cultural enrichment and to provide interactive learning environments. The college fulfills the academic mission of the University with up- to-date learning resources, experienced faculty and a state-of-the-art facility. Emerging technologies, resources and thoughtfully designed programs are used to further teaching and research, student retention, learning and academic success. The Library and Learning Resources College in the Levi Watkins Learning Center directly supports academic excellence in all other academic areas of the University and through its provision of learning resources, information literacy instruction and outreach activities, it works to ensure the academic integrity of the University. A major emphasis is academic support, for the accreditation and reaffirmation of the degree- granting colleges.

University College was established in 1975. Since its inception, the college has been an entry point for students entering the University. This unit is a catalyst for students' success through its interactions with many of the University's academic areas. The college offers the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. University College provides student-success initiatives through a support curricula of the Department of Advancement Studies, the University Writing Center, the College Reading Program and the Freshmen Experience Program. University College’s TRIO federally-funded units provide the Upward Bound Program, the Student Support Services Program and the Talent Search Program. The W.E.B Dubois Honors Program is a road map for success through accelerated courses and academic activities with an interdisciplinary honors curricula designed to prepare students for graduate and professional schools. Therefore, a major outcome of the program is the Capstone Research initiatives and experiential learning activities. University College programs are designed to ensure students' optimal performance and achievement in the degree-granting colleges and the future.

37 THE ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL The University Marshal The Color Guard The Graduates The Faculty Marshal The Faculty The Vice Presidents The Board of Trustees The Minister The Commencement Speaker The President of the University

ACADEMIC REGALIA The academic processional reminds us of the rich tradition of academic dress that reaches back to the early days of the oldest universities. Academic regalia originated at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge in England more than 600 years ago. It is suspected that at first the robes were worn for warmth in the unheated buildings. In 1895, an intercollegiate commission drafted a uniform code for the use of academic caps, gowns and hoods in the United States. Over the years, there have been only minor revisions to the code, which is followed by 95 percent of the colleges and universities in America, including Alabama State University. Bachelors wear a black gown with long, pointed open sleeves. The master’s gown has a long, closed sleeve hanging below the elbow. Three bars of velvet on a full sleeve distinguish the doctor’s gown. Previously, gowns were of worsted or silk, but today most are made of polyester crepe. The academic hood is the identifying symbol of the degree. Its length indicates which degree it represents — three feet for the bachelor’s, three-and-a-half feet for the master’s and four feet for the doctorate. The lining indicates the college or university that awarded the degree. ASU hoods are lined in black and gold. In the early days at Oxford, bachelor hoods were lined with fur. Masters and noblemen often used miniver in winter and silk linings in the summer. Originally, American hoods, which should match the material of the gown, were lined with silk too, but that has given way to synthetic silk, taffeta and rayon linings. The color of the velvet band represents the academic discipline. Colors for academic regalia established by the American Council of Education are displayed at ASU as follows: Arts, letters, humanities White Occupational Therapy Ink Commerce, accountancy, business Drab Oratory (speech) Silver gray Economics Copper Philosophy Dark blue Education Light blue Physical education Sage green Fine arts Brown Physical therapy Teal Home economics Maroon Public administration Peacock blue Journalism Crimson Law Purple Public health Salmon pink Library science Lemon Rehabilitation Counseling Nile green Medicine Green Science Golden yellow Music Pink Social work Citron Nursing Apricot Theology Scarlet

For all degrees, the mortarboard is the traditional cap. Protocol dictates that if more than one degree is held, the gown and hood of the highest degree are worn. Two degrees of equal importance can be shown by dividing the velvet between the indicative colors, but the lining can show only one conferring institution. Also, the president and members of the governing body of a college or university may wear doctoral gowns even if they do not hold the degree; however, their hoods may represent only degrees actually held. 38 THE ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY MACE Alabama State University’s mace, like those of other academic institutions, represents the solidarity of the academic community and symbolizes the University’s high purpose, character and traditions. The University Marshal, whom the President has charged with the responsibility of coordinating each processional, carries the mace at all regaled academic functions and indicates the beginning of a session by placing it in full view. Originally a medieval weapon used to breach the armor of horses and their riders, the heavy, often spiked staff or club later became an ornate ceremonial staff borne as a symbol of monarchical authority. Today, the mace, a symbol of deputized authority and dignity, is frequently used in religious, governmental and academic functions. The University’s mace is constructed of brass. The upper portion stands 11 inches high. The base of the mace is 23-3/4 inches high. The open book and scroll resting on the base of the mace represent ASU’s pledge to high accomplishment in the arts, sciences and education. The spherical, decorative brass element has an overlay of the historic Bibb Graves Tower, which symbolizes the University’s endurance; beckons alumni, students and friends to its grounds; and evokes their affection and commitment. The element is accented by the open book and scroll and the lighted lamp. The lighted lamp completes the design of the mace and symbolizes lifelong learning. LaVonette Whittaker Bartley, associate executive director (ret.), designed ASU’s mace, and Sekou Ra, a local goldsmith, hand fabricated and executed it. The mace was first displayed at the 237th Commencement in the summer of 1985.

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY SEAL Alabama State University had no official university seal until 1963. Prior to that time, the great seal of the state of Alabama was used on the commencement programs. In 1963, a university seal with a book of knowledge and a flaming torch was used. In 1970, the Art Department developed a seal with a map of the state in the background and the ASU letters in the foreground; however, some felt that seal looked too much like the great seal of the state of Alabama that had been used in 1956. So, in 1971, the current university seal was adopted.

39 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Gov. Kay Ivey, Ex Officio Member...... Montgomery, Ala. Darrell Hudson, President...... Birmingham, Ala. Brenda Brown Hunter, President Pro Tempore...... Slidell, La. Robert Barnett...... Yuma, Ariz. Napoleon Bracy...... Mobile, Ala. LaRaunce Anderson Fleming...... Huntsville, Ala. George Gore...... Huntsville, Ala. Eddie Hardaway...... Livingston, Ala. Mario Lumzy...... Birmingham, Ala. Delbert B. Madison...... Montgomery, Ala. Tiffany B. McCord...... Montgomery, Ala. Angela McKenzie...... Sylacauga, Ala. Larry Means...... Attalla, Ala. Pamela J. Ware...... Pike Road, Ala. Joe Whitt, Sr...... Auburn, Ala. ADMINISTRATION Quinton T. Ross, Jr., Ed.D...... President Kevin A. Rolle, Ph.D...... Chief of Staff Carl S. Pettis, Ph.D...... Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Tanjula Petty, Ed.D...... Assistant Provost Christine C. Thomas, Ph.D...... Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness William F. Hopper, M.S...... Interim Vice President for Business and Finance Kevin A. Rolle, Ph.D...... Acting Vice President for Student Affairs Lois G. Russell, M.A.T...... Vice President for Institutional Advancement Larry Cobb, M.S...... Interim Vice President for Technology Services and Innovation Donald L. Dotson, M.Ed...... Vice President for Facilities Management and Operations Jennifer L. Williams, M.S...... Athletic Director Kenneth Thomas, J.D...... General Counsel ACADEMIC DEANS Edward Brown, Ed.D...... Interim Assistant Provost/Dean, The Harold Lloyd Murphy Graduate School Carl S. Pettis, Ph.D...... Interim Dean, College of Education Kamal Hingorani, Ph.D...... Dean, Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College of Business Administration Evelyn A. Hodge, Ph.D...... Dean, University College Charlene Portee, Ph.D...... Dean, College of Health Sciences Caterina Bristol, D.A...... Interim Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts Kennedy S. Wekesa, Ph.D...... Dean, College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Kathaleen Amende, Ph.D...... Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Janice R. Franklin, Ph.D...... Dean, University Library and Learning Resources College Lt. Col. Andrew Hunter, M.A...... Chair/Professor, Department of Aerospace Studies

2020 SPRING COMMENCEMENT STEERING COMMITTEE Carl S. Pettis, Coordinating Chair Jamesetta Adams Vala M. Delaine Crystal Jackson Tanjula Petty Jennifer Anderson Janice R. Franklin Alice McClain Jacqueline D. Powell Caterina L. Bristol David Hammond, Jr. Demetrius McGhee Lois Russell Haley Cumbie Bonnie Herron Marie McNear Hazel Scott Angela T. Davis Lt. Col. Andrew Hunter Marylyn Pettway Katrina Williams