Official Newsletter For Academic Affairs Grambling State University Grambling, 2012 - 2013 Fall 2014 admission of first-time freshmen remedial course. A high school student arents should make sure their who scores less than 18 on the English high school student takes advan- subscore of the ACT (or 450 on the SAT tage of dual enrollment course Critical Reading/Verbal) is classified as P opportunities. Dual enrollment allows not ready for college level English. The the high school student to receive high student is categorized as needing a reme- school credit for a course and college dial (developmental) course to address credit for that course as well. The par- deficiencies in skill sets. A student who ent should be strategic in the choice of scores less than 19 on the mathematics course. The high school student should subscore of the ACT (or 460 on SAT take at least a mathematics course and Math) is labeled as not ready for math- an English course. If the student does ematics at the college level. Effective fall not qualify to enroll in a dual enrollment 2014, as mandated in the master plan for college-level mathematics course and/or higher education in Louisiana, Gram- a dual enrollment college-level English bling State University will not be able to course, the student should qualify to en- give regular admission to any first-time roll in a mathematics course and English freshman that needs a single develop- course that is classified as developmental mental/remedial course. To make sure at the college. A high school student that the university can continue to fulfill its completes an English and mathematics founding mission, a proactive plan has college course while in high school will been developed and is being implement- not be classified as needing a develop- Louisiana’s master plan for higher ed. One aspect of this plan involves mental/remedial course and therefore education eliminates the ability of a educating constituents on steps that can eligible for admission to a four-year first-time freshman to be granted ad- be taken to ensure students wanting to university. If a high school student does mission to a four-year university if the attend Grambling State University as a not have the opportunity to enroll in student needs a single developmental/ first-time freshman can be admitted. dual enrollment courses there are other (Continued on back cover) Record number of graduates The 2012/2013 academic year pro- mester exceeded the numbers for any duced the largest number of Grambling December graduation in the history of State University graduates in approxi- the university. During the fall 2012 se- mately fifteen years. Nine hundred sev- mester the university conferred degrees enty-eight (978) degrees were conferred. for four hundred ninety-five (495) grad- A closer examination of the data shows uates. that the graduates for the fall 2012 se- President Pogue with graduating student

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Community Garden...... 12 1 Newsletter Student Activities Engineering Technology Majors place in Boeing competition against students that represented twelve (12) other universities, including insti- tutions that are classified as majority- research intensive. GSU student team- G-Flight placed second and team First Class placed third in the distance catego- ry of the competition. G-Flight received a cash award of $600 and First Class re- ceived $400. The members of G-Flight were Daron Spence, Sean Lewis, Gavin Richard and Lakeiah Johnson. Team First Class members were Dominique Wilson, Valon McCall, Kentrelle Rolle, and Alante Clark. During the national convention stu- dents had the opportunity to interview for jobs with fortune 500 companies. GSU students participated in 21 job in- terviews. Sean Lewis, Dominique Wil- Last row: Antonio Morrison, Tyrrick Nance, Dion Wilson (vice-president), Christopher Ramsey, Antonio Smith, son, and Alante Clark were selected to Christopher Sanders, Brandon Woods, Demetrius Norman; Second row: David Harbor, Je’marcus Jackson, Valon McCall, Dominique Wilson, Dr. Shueh-JiLee, (faculty advisor), Lakeiah Johnson (secretary), Kentrelle Rolle, Alante’ serve as mentors for NSBE Summer Ex- Clark; First row: Jowin Peters, La’Darrus Brister (treasurer), Gavin Richard, Sean Lewis, Daron Spence (president) periences for Kids. NSBE is a nonprofit organization that Twenty GSU Engineering Technol- competition that was sponsored by Boe- develops programs that target increasing ogy majors, accompanied by two faculty, ing. Competition rules required gliders the participation of under-represented attended the National Society of Black be designed and built that could with- groups in engineering and engineer- Engineers (NSBE) national convention stand a specific payload. Additionally, a ing related disciplines. Grambling State that was held in Indianapolis, Indiana power point presentation had to be given University has had a student chapter of March 27-31st. that addressed the design. GSU had four the National Society of Black Engineers During the convention students had teams to compete in the competition. since 1996. the opportunity to participate in a flight The Grambling teams competed

Dr. Frank G. Pogue - President The Gramblinite wins Dr. Connie Walton, Editor Provost Vice President for Academic Affairs national awards The student newspaper, The Gramblin- Justin Madden received 1st and 2nd ite, won several awards during the Soci- place in the General News Reporting Mrs. Joann Brown Co-editor ety of Professional Journalists Mark of category. Tierra Smith was recognized Ms. Lekicia Loyd Technical Support Excellence Conference held April 5-7, with 1st and 3rd place in Sports Writ- Mrs. Sandra A. Lee Graphic Artist 2013 on the campus of the University of ing. Jeremy Smith received 1st place in Mississippi. The Gramblinite competed General Column Writing and Danielle To contact us, send emails to with schools that have enrollments of Savage received 3rd place in the same [email protected]. 5,000 to 10,000 students. The Gramb- category. Kevin Keise was awarded 2nd linite took the Best All-around Non-Dai- place in Sports Column Writing. Ciley Apply for admission to ly Student Newspaper award. Carrington was awarded 1st place in Grambling State University Student staff of The Gramblinite re- Sports Photography. online at www.gram.edu ceived several awards at the conference. 2 Newsletter Students present at national conferences Andre Merille tephen Ellis, Andre Merille, and Orlando Elias received a travel award Orlando Elias gave presentations from the conference in support of travel Sat the National Science Founda- to this conference. The Grambling State tion Emerging Researchers National University Louis Stokes- LAMP (Louisi- Conference in STEM (Science, Technol- ana Alliance for Minority Participation) ogy and Engineering & Mathematics) program also provided funding for stu- that was held in Washington, D.C., on dent travel. February 28 - March 2, 2013. Ellis’ pre- Stephen Ellis also presented at the Orlando Elias sentation topic was Stimulating the Cog- 10th International Conference on Information nitive Networks using Cloud to Solve Technology: New Generations that was held Hidden Terminal Problems. Elias’ pre- in Las Vegas on April 15-18, 2013. The sentation was Morphing Using Particle title of his presentation was Modeling System in Computer Graphics. Cognitive Radio Networks for Efficient Merille received first place in the post- Data Transfer Using Cloud Link. er competition for the Positron Life- Stephen Ellis and Orlando Elias are time, Magnetization, and FTIR Studies computer science majors. Andre Merille of Mn/Rare Earth Oxides research he is a mathematics major. Stephen Ellis presented.

Cadets attend training at Fort Knox

Maxwell Bozeman, A’Miracle Wesley, Shantabious Robinson, Via Batiste, Samara Flowers, Kenisha Butler, Paris McMurray, LeTaira Mayfield; Not pictured are Lisa Jones-Tucker, Shelton Keith, Kadin Gray, Casey Harris, Jeremy Jarrett The Grambling State University Army ing. They are being challenged physically, Science and battalion commander, states ROTC program has thirteen (13) cadets mentally, and emotionally as they engage “I am extremely proud of the perfor- at Ft. Knox, KY, attending the summer in physical training, classroom train- mance and future success of these ca- Leadership Training Course (LTC). This ing, weapons training, and field /tactics dets.” four week course is an accelerated ver- training. For more information regarding the sion of Basic Training. These cadets are Several of these cadets have qualified ROTC program at Grambling State Uni- experiencing the Army first hand and for a two-year scholarship. Lt. Colonel versity please contact Major Christian T. receiving unmatched leadership train- LaDaryl Franklin, professor of Military Griffiths at (318) 274-6245. 3 Newsletter Art and Robotics summer camp During the week of June 3rd, Gram- bling State University hosted a summer camp for kids, ages 7-12 years old. The theme for the camp was Art and Robot- ics. Students participating in the camp used air-dry polymer clay to design unique sculptures. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the history of sculpting and design fundamentals. Art Campers building a robot Campers sculpting majors (Joseph Osborne III & DeJanee Mitchell) and Mrs. Donna McGee (fac- ulty) assisted students with this compo- nent of the camp. Participants also were able to build robots and program the robots to do various functions. The campers devel- oped an understanding of gears, sen- sors, axles, bushings, and hubs. Campers were then able to use this understanding to build robots using a specific template and then use this knowledge to design their own robots. Students spent time in Camp participants and staff the computer laboratory programming Additional staff working with the Pearce, Mrs. Rhonda Lee). the robots they had built. camp included professors in the engi- The camp was organized by Dr. Con- Sculpture and robotics were chosen as neering technology department (Dr. Ed- nie Walton, provost/vice-president of the camp focus in recognition of the fact win Thomas, Dr. Olusequn Adeyemi), academic affairs and managed by Ms. that the world of art and the world of students majoring in the sciences (Rich- LeKicia Loyd. Nineteen (19) children engineering have met to form areas that ard Germany, Barbara Adaka & Sean participated in the camp. include Robotic Sculpture. Chavis) and K-12 teachers (Ms. Yvette

Student interns at Summer program conducted Wright-Patterson AFB for 11th and 12th graders Mr. Marquavious T. Webb, a senior majoring in mathematics and physics, is Grambling State University will host readiness standards for English, math- participating in a 10-week summer in- the 2013 LA GEAR UP Summer Transi- ematics, reading, and science. The one ternship program at Wright-Patterson tion Program. This program is designed week program will be held in July on the Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Mar- to provide a one-week college readiness campus of Grambling State University. quavious is working on projects that and ACT preparation program for stu- Dr. Loretta Jaggers and Dr. Nanthalia focus on advanced ceramic materials dents who will be entering the 11th and McJamerson (education professors) co- processing. During the last four weeks 12th grade in LA GEAR UP schools. authored a proposal that was funded to of Webb’s summer internship, he will be The program will focus on the theme, support this program. For more infor- joined by Dr. Naidu V. Seetala, profes- College Success Scholars: Pathways to mation regarding the program, please sor of physics. Seetala will be learning ACT Mastery. Program activities will in- contact Dr. Jaggers at (318)274-2122 or to use spark plasma heat treatments to clude interactive sessions on the college [email protected]. process composites. 4 Newsletter Students and staff perform in Super Bowl XLVII halftime show n a highly anticipated super bowl halftime show, over 100 million Iviewers were glued to their televi- sion screen to watch the 30 minutes field show that was performed live at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Or- leans on February 3, 2013. Ms. Teisha Lincoln, visual and performing arts de- partment costumer and alumnus of the Orchesis Dance Company, along with nine (9) Grambling State University stu- dents participated in the halftime show that featured Beyoncé Knowles. The road to being selected, for Lin- coln, started with the submission of a dance audition video. Other spots that became available were handpicked from recommendations made. GSU halftime show performers Performers began rehearsal two Grambling group. “You have to learn kinson, Jessica Benson, Larrlenski Jack- weeks prior to Super Bowl XLVII. The choreography in a blink of an eye and be son, Steva Lowery, Jr., Robert Miller, choreography was designed by Beyonce’s able to perform at the drop of a dime. and Kaylecia Rounds) and three Orche- production team. Mr. Terry Lilly, GSU Our skills were challenged, but we didn’t sis Dance Company members (Jouelle cheerleaders coach and director of recre- have a problem. We had been trained by Young, Domonique Ovide, and Willie ation/intramural sports, worked with the the best, Mrs. Dianne Maroney- Grisby Miller) were a part of the field show. performers by helping to set formations and Coach Terry Lilly. We had no choice Kourtni Mason and Nicole Norman, and choreography. but to show that true TIGER PRIDE. GSU alumni & past members of the Or- Minutes before the performance, Be- We truly became professionals in the en- chesis Dance Company, also performed yoncé made modifications to the chore- tertainment world,” stated Lincoln. in the halftime show. ography. These changes didn’t faze the Six GSU Cheerleaders (Raeveon At- Students provide service to area high school Social work graduate students have training had an ultimate goal of guiding developed a program called Straight students to embrace the fact that certain Talk. This program was organized by the activities can have life altering-devastat- Lambda Chapter of Phi Alpha Honor ing consequences. The Ruston High Society. Straight Talk targets alleviating students were able to talk openly about bullying, sexting, teen pregnancy, sub- challenges they face. stance abuse, and social media dangers. At the end of the training the social served as a pilot site work graduate students conducted an during the 2012/2013 school year. One impact assessment study. The study hundred (100) high school students in showed the high school participants de- the 15-18 age group participated in the veloped an increased awareness of the program. disadvantages of bullying, teen pregnan- Social work graduate students used cy, substance abuse, and sexting. The their training to engage the high school data showed bullying incidences fell sub- From the left: Shelton Jackson, ShaTerica Rainey, students in group discussions, role play stantially. Professor Cassandria Peoples, Shayla Dillard, Chiquita Jackson and group counseling activities. The 5 Newsletter Grambling student member of national choir House Initiative on HBCUs. University Andrew Mellon Museum (Washington, choir directors recommend students for D.C.) and the Grand Ole Opry (Nash- membership in this choir. The 105 Voic- ville, Tennessee). Brittany states “I get es of History National Choir is divided to meet people from all walks of life and into regions to facilitate monthly prac- share a common love for music and sing- tices. During the week of a concert, the ing. I have made so many beautiful and regional choirs come together and have kind new friends that I will have for a life a joint practice. In addition to the group time. This has truly been a one of a kind performing together, students have the experience that I will forever cherish.” opportunity to attend seminars that fo- The 105 Voices of History National cus on health, money management and Choir was created to promote diversity

Brittany McCray domestic issues. in venues that highlight the Arts. It is At the beginning of each year, mem- promoted as a means of providing a na- Brittany McCray, a senior majoring bers receive packets that contain the mu- tional platform that exposes HBCUs to in music, has been a member of the sic identified for performances. Periodic diverse audiences. 105 Voices of History National Choir checks are done to make sure progress is To learn more about the 105 Voices since 2011. Members of this choir are being made with learning the pieces. of History and see highlights of their students enrolled at the 105 Histori- Since McCray has been a member of performances please go to http://www. cally Black Colleges and Universities the choir, the choir has performed at the hbcuchoirs-105voh.com/. (HBCUs) officially listed with the White Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.), the Student work featured in Art Exhibits he works of art majors were Also in February, art majors had their displayed at the Jackson Parish work featured during Monroe/West TMuseum in Jonesboro, LA. The Monroe Louisiana’s downtown Gallery Jackson Parish Museum and Fine Arts Crawl. During this annual event art lov- Association recognized African-Ameri- ers have the opportunity to visit multiple can culture by honoring past legacies and locations and view exhibits. The Palace celebrating today’s artists. The exhibit Gallery displayed the art work of the was available from February 4 -28th. Art Grambling art majors. These students majors who had their work showcased as were Landis Anderson, Anjelica Hardy, “today’s artists” were Landis Anderson, Mia Murray, Lendell Roberts and Jona- Anjelica Hardy and Mia Murray. than Miles. Mia Murray discusses work. Students achievements honored On March 19th, Grambling State Uni- Each honor student received an honor challenged students to continue to strive versity recognized undergraduate and medallion. Academic departments and for excellence but also to have a com- graduate honor students during a special non-academic areas recognized students mitment to making their communities convocation. Graduate students who who had distinguished themselves scho- better for those who are coming behind were recognized had at least a 3.8 grade lastically. Fifty-five (55) students were them. point average. Undergraduate students presented certificates for their selection President and Mrs. Frank G. Pogue that had a 3.00 grade point average and into Who’s Who Among Students in hosted a picnic for the honor students higher received the honor designation. American Universities and Colleges. at Johnson’s Place (University President’s More than seven hundred (700) students Dr. Steve Perry, distinguished educa- Home). participated in the special convocation. tor, served as the guest speaker. Perry 6 Newsletter Robotics and Cyber Security workshop interactive inquiry based cooperative learning. Students and teachers in the workshop learned computer engineer- ing skills under the direction of Dr. Ye- numula Reddy (professor of computer science) and Sanford Banks (computer science major). Participants built VEX Robots and used the VEXC language to program the robot to perform various tasks. Seven students and two high school teachers participated in the workshop. The schools represented were Jones- boro-Hodge High School (Jonesboro, LA), Neville High School (Monroe, LA), Caddo Magnet High School (Shreveport, LA), Grambling High School (Gram- bling, LA) and Life School Red Oaks (Waxahachie, TX). Front row: Mahalia Jackson, JhaVinie Barnes, Colby Brown; back row: Kristopher Cash, Diamond Parker, At the end of the workshop, each par- Tynesha Cato, Sanford Banks, Melanie Colvin, Gregory Walton Jr., Keirra Belton, Dr. Yenumula Reddy ticipant received a stipend and a certifi- A Robotics and Cyber Security work- school students and teachers. It pro- cate. This workshop was supported with shop was held on the campus of Gram- motes increasing the number of students funds provided by the Minority Leaders bling State University, June 3-14, 2013. prepared for completing college degrees Program. This is the 5th year of holding This workshop is designed for high in sciences and mathematics by using this summer workshop. GSU students studying in Romania, Jordan and Botswana Four (4) Grambling State University Army ROTC cadets are attending the Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency (CULP) Program. CULP is a summer language immersion program that is held in over 40 different countries. The program focuses on developing cul- tural awareness and foreign language proficiency skills. This training is a vi- tal component of the ROTC curriculum that educates students beyond the class- room experience. Cadet Tevin Conway is studying in the Republic of Botswana. Botswana has a population that is slightly larger than 2 million. It is located in Southern Afri- From the left: Nicholas Smith, Erik Johnson, Tevin Conway, and Harrison Lewis can. The official language is English, is located in Southeast Europe and has language is Arabic. Jordan has a popula- with a large portion of its citizens speak- a population that is ~22 million. Roma- tion close to 7 million. ing Setswana. nia’s official language is Romanian. Each cadet will spend up to three Cadets Harrison Lewis and Erik John- Cadet Nicholas Smith is studying in weeks of training, immersed in the cul- son are studying in Romania. Romania the Middle East in Jordan. The official ture. 7 Newsletter Graduate Nursing Program shines he graduate nursing program held its first MSN Hooding Cer- Temony for 30 graduates on May 8, 2013, in the Betty E. Smith School of Nursing Auditorium. This cohort of 30 included 26 family nurse practitioner (FNP) students and 4 pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) students. Each pediatric nurse practitioner graduate has completed and passed na- tional certification examinations on the first attempt. This group represents the second cohort of PNP graduates since the program’s inception. Students in the graduate nursing pro- gram participate annually in community events such as health fairs and health Nursing spring 2013 master level graduating class and faculty seminars. Operation Stand Down is one and other homeless persons. It is held Faculty from the graduate nursing example of a health fair that the gradu- in Shreveport and Monroe, Louisiana. program shared the success of this ser- ate nursing students provide major ser- Grambling nursing majors and social vice learning project with attendees at vice. Operation Stand Down is a health work majors provide health services to the University of Louisiana System’s Ac- screening fair for homeless veterans over 700 homeless persons each year. ademic Summit that was held April 2013. Student wins Toyota Green Initiative Contest for the two finalists were posted on the TGI website for the public to review and vote. Corban Bell’s plan was selected as the winner of the contest. The project Corban identified for implementation on the campus of Grambling State Univer- sity targets the expansion of a recycling program and the establishment of a compost program. On April 23, 2013, Toyota announced Corban Bell as the winner of the con- test. Bell received a 1 year lease of a President Frank G. Pogue presents keys to Corban Bell. Toyota Prius, and $1,500 for insurance Corban Bell participated in the Toy- that would proceed to the second round and gasoline. He will also serve on the ota Green Initiative (TGI) Green Cam- of the selection process. Corban’s appli- TGI Coalition. Five thousand ($5,000) pus Contest that is designed to promote cation was selected to proceed to Round dollars will also be provided for the pur- environmental awareness in the African 2. Each contestant that made it pass chase of trees for the GSU campus to American community. Bell completed Round 1 received five hundred dollars create a Toyota Tree Park. the application that required the inclu- to implement a portion of the project Corban completed the requirements sion of a description of the project described in the application and was re- for the B.S. degree in accounting in May desired for implementation in the cam- quired to submit a project plan. A pan- 2013. He is a native of Alameda, Cali- pus community. A committee reviewed el of judges reviewed the project plans fornia. contest applications and identified those and selected two (2) finalists. The plans 8 Newsletter Departmental Activities Outstanding achievement in Service Learning For the third time in five years, Gram- Corporation for National and Commu- bling State University has been named to nity Service in collaboration with the U. the President’s Higher Education Com- S. Department of Education, the U. S. munity Service Honor Roll. The award Department of Housing and Urban De- was established in 2006, after thousands velopment and the American Council on of college students traveled across the Education and Campus Compact. The country to support relief efforts along award is given to colleges and universi- the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Ka- ties that achieve meaningful, measure- University. Bedford indicates, “Such a trina. The President’s Higher Education able outcomes in the communities they distinction comes as a result of the sup- Community Service Honor Roll annu- serve. port that service-learning has received ally highlights colleges and universities. Dr. Rory L. Bedford serves as director from the administration, an outstanding This program is administered by the of service-learning at Grambling State faculty and a committed student body.” Grambling hosts Louisiana Academy of Sciences Meeting Three hundred twenty seven (327) people attended the 87th Conrad Hutchinson Performing Arts Center. annual meeting of the Louisiana Academy of Sciences (LAS) A lunch banquet was held in the Black and Room in that was held on the campus of Grambling State University the Favrot Student Union. Dr. John P. Perdew, distinguished March 9, 2013. This was one of the best attended annual scientist and Tulane University professor, served as the key- meetings in more than twenty years. Scientist and students note speaker. Participants had the opportunity to tour the from 13 universities participated in this meeting. Oral and campus of Grambling State University as well as the Eddie poster presentations by students were featured. One hundred Robinson Museum. twenty one (121) oral presentations and one hundred four The meeting was organized by Dr. Yenumula Reddy, Dr. (104) poster presentations were included in the program. The Naidu Seetala and Dr. Pedro Derosa. Reddy is a LAS officer Betty E. Smith School of Nursing Building accommodated the and a professor of computer science at Grambling State Uni- oral presentations. The poster presentations were held in the versity. Seetala and Derosa are physics professors at GSU. Multivolume book highlights African American pioneers Vernon L. Farmer, education profes- The life stories and career histories of sor, and Evelyn Shepherd-Wynn, interim 350 Black American pioneers are voiced dean of the college of arts and sciences, in this multivolume set. The four vol- recently published Voices of Historical and umes include Medicine and Science; Contemporary Black American Pioneers with Law and Government; Aviation, Armed ABC-CLIO Praeger Publishers. Farmer Forces, and Astronautics; and Educa- is the editor and Wynn is the associate tion, Social Science and Humanities. editor of this publication. Farmer and Wynn began this six-year This four-volume book is the first of research project in 2005 and completed its kind, a comprehensive exploration the research in 2010. They spent the of the obstacles historical and contem- next year and a half completing the nar- porary Black Americans have faced and rative and editing and preparing the mul- overcome in an often-hostile environ- tivolume manuscript for publication. ment. Voices of Historical and Contemporary Voices of Historical and Contemporary Black American Pioneers begins with the Black American Pioneers was released in immediate postcolonial period and con- May 2012. tinues into the 21st century. 9 Newsletter Computer Science faculty recognized Dr. Yenumula Reddy, professor of prestigious grade of membership. computer science, recently received se- Reddy was also recognized by the nior membership grade with the Institute International Academy, Research, and of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Industry Association (IARIA) for out- (IEEE). This membership is the highest standing scientific research. This award level available and is reserved for scien- was announced at the 6th International tists who have distinguished themselves Conference on Sensor Technologies and in their professional practice in engineer- Applications held in Rome, Italy, August ing related areas. Less than eight percent 19-24, 2012. of IEEE’s 400,000 members hold this Dr. Yenumula Reddy GSU hosts workshop for science & math high school teachers aturday, February 23rd, the North Louisiana Regional Collaboratives Sfor Excellence in Science Teach- ing held a workshop on the campus of Grambling State University that focused on Mentoring, Networking, and Time Management. Thirteen (13) teachers from high schools in Ouachita, Lincoln, and Webster Parishes participated in the training. High school teachers had the opportunity to apply techniques that were discussed to realistic situations they might encounter. Dr. Pedro Derosa engaging high school teachers in discussion. The workshop was co-organized by in partnership with the Texas Regional was formed between Grambling State Dr. Pedro Derosa, program director and Collaboratives for Excellence in Science University and Louisiana Tech Univer- campus lead for Grambling State Uni- Teaching joined with the State of Loui- sity. The mission of the collaborative versity, and Dr. Daniela Mainardi, cam- siana to establish two regional collabora- is to provide science and mathematics pus lead for Louisiana Tech University. tives for excellence in science teaching. teachers with education enhancements Four teacher mentors, Mary Beth Mc- The two collaboratives were formed in and support systems that will improve Coy, Karen Higuera, Alton Dossier, and joint partnership agreements with four student performance in science; and ulti- Jeannine Edgecombe served as work- prominent universities representing mately increase the number of students shop facilitators. north and south Louisiana. The collab- pursuing science and engineering related In May 2006, the Shell Oil Company orative partnership in north Louisiana careers. Criminal Justice Department honors women Over 400 people attended the Women in History program Distinguished women in history were recognized. These held on March 14th. The program was sponsored by the crim- women included: Madam C. J. Walker, Susan B. Anthony, inal justice department. It was held to increase awareness of Viola Gray Luizzo, Ruby Bridges and Michele Obama. The the significant role women have played and continue to play program committee presented Elite Awards to: Mrs. Dorothy in the national and international arenas. The speaker for the Pogue, the first lady of Grambling State University; Dr. Con- occasion was the Honorable Pammela Lattier who serves as a nie Walton, provost and vice president; and Dr. Janet Guyden, city court judge in Shreveport, Louisiana. Lattier challenged dean of graduate studies. Mrs. Mae Mansfield, a retiree was the audience to never give up, even if they fail on the first at- also awarded the Elite Award. Dr. Joyce Montgomery-Scott, tempt. She also invited students to visit her court to get a bet- associate professor of criminal justice, was honored for out- ter understanding of how the justice system works. standing service rendered to the department. 10 Newsletter Health education for Africa Dr. Martin Ayim attended the Sino- (DHLAT), a non-profit, non-political, American International Research Fo- and non-partisan group that is devoted rum that was held on the campus of to eliminating health illiteracy in Af- St. Augustine University in Raleigh rica. Through his leadership DHLAT North Carolina. The forum was held is registered as a consulting entity with Aptil 8-10th and organized by the Na- the educational section of the United tional Association of African Ameri- Nations Educational Scientific, and can Studies & Affiliates. Ayim gave a Cultural Organization (UNESCO) that presentation that was titled, Tackling is headquartered in Paris France. Ayim Health Illiteracy in Africa through Cur- plans to use his experience to develop ricular Infusion: Presenting a culturally- customized country specific health edu- appropriate and content-sensitive Blue cation curricula, in consultation with Print of Comprehensive School Health ministries of health and education. Education for Africa. The presentation Dr. Martin Ayim is the author of highlighted his work on developing a Communicable Diseases for School and curriculum that promotes K-12 health Community Health Promotion, pub- education and health promotion. lished by AuthorHouse. Ayim serves as Dr. Martin Ayim serves as the chair the Eddie G. Robinson, Sr. Endowed and lead consultant of the Diaspo- Professor in the department of kinesi- ra Health Literacy Advocacy Team ology, sport and leisure studies. & Global Collaborators for Africa Dr. Martin Ayim

Preparing students for success in the sports industry he sports administration (SPA) During this academic year, the depart- a lecture on Racism in Sports (from the graduate program in the depart- ment hosted a number of specialized past to today). Chadwick Brown, NFL Tment of kinesiology, sport and training events that were an integral part official and former player, spoke on Vio- leisure studies continues to train stu- of training the program provides. A lence in Sports. dents for success in the sports industry. professional development summit was Students enrolled in the Marketing Grambling State University was the first held that featured three members of course (SPA 517) wrote marketing plans Historically Black College and University the Memphis Grizzlies front office staff. for a local shoe store, Tri-Running. The to offer a graduate program in sports ad- Also participating in the summit were marketing plans were presented to the ministration. The program does an ex- a front office staff member from the company and parts of two of the plans cellent job in exposing students to expe- Washington National, general manager were adopted by Tri-Running. riences that support GSU SPA graduates of CenuryLink Center (Bossier City), a The sports administration master being highly competitive with students manager of Shreveport Parks and Rec- level graduate program requires the that graduate from programs offered by reation, manager of New Orleans Con- completion of 39 (thirty-nine) credit other institutions. vention Center, and several local athletic hours. Graduates from this program are Sports administration students, for directors. The summit focused on vari- working in key positions with compa- the last several years, have had the op- ous aspects of marketing and managing nies that include the Memphis Grizzlies, portunity to work behind the scenes at sporting events. the Washington National, New Orleans the Advocare Independence Bowl that The graduate class in Ethics (SPA 518) Convention Center, and Shreveport is held in Shreveport, Louisiana. These had several invited speakers. Dr. Samaya Parks and Recreation. For information students gained valuable experience in Farooq Samie from Birmingham, Eng- about the program please contact Dr. event planning, staging, signage, spon- land discussed Muslim Women in Sport. Willie Daniel at [email protected]. sorship and game management. Hall of Fame Coach Wilbert Ellis gave 11 Newsletter Diane Maroney-Grigsby honored Mrs. Diane Maroney-Grigsby was honored at the Dance His High Praise VI performance that was held at the Strand Theatre in Shreveport, Louisiana on April 27, 2013. Grambling State Uni- versity’s Orchesis Dance Company was the featured group. Also performing was the Louisiana Dance Theatre, Sumthin Serious (student group at GSU), and Christian Dance Center. Mrs. Maroney- Grigsby was honored for her outstand- ing and extensive contributions to dance. Maroney-Grigsby serves as the artis- tic director of the Grambling State Uni- versity Orchesis Dance Company and serves as faculty in the department of vi- sual and performing arts. Prior to joining the faculty at Grambling State Universi- ty, she toured with the Alvin Ailey Rep- ertory Ensemble Company and served as a faculty member with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. Under the direction of Mrs. Diane Maroney-Grigsby, the Grambling State Diane Maroney-Grigsby University Orchesis Dance Company choreographer for the movie The Great This dance was performed by the Loui- has performed at many events. The Debaters. The Louisiana Dance Theatre siana Dance Theatre and composed by dance company recently performed at performed a piece that Maroney-Grigs- Professor Maroney-Grigsby. the 32nd Annual Black College Dance by choreographed at the Tanzsommer Mrs. Diane Maroney-Grigsby has dis- Exchange that was held in Chicago. International Ballet Festival in Inns- tinguished herself as a choreographer In addition to providing choreogra- bruck, Austria. August Ascending was and touched the lives of many young phy for the GSU Orchesis Dance Com- selected for performance at the Regional people, training them to be exceptional pany, Maroney-Grigsby has utilized her Dance America’s National Festival that dancers. talents to assist others. She served as was held in Montreal, Quebec in 2012. Million Dollar Plus ($1.7M) NIH award rambling State University (GSU) has been awarded mitted to pursue a Ph.D. in a biomedical sciences area. Appli- a $1,652,570 MARC Grant from the National Insti- cants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. An in-state Gtutes of Health for a five-year period. The purpose student can expect to receive $36,718 over a two-year period. of the MARC program at GSU is to provide training opportu- An out-of-state student is expected to receive $47,718 over a nities for underrepresented students. The training will improve two-year period. student competitiveness for admission to and completion of Dr. M.A. Himaya of the department of math and physics is the Ph.D. degree in biomedical sciences. The program specifi- the director of the MARC program. Key faculty includes Dr. cally targets the success of science and mathematics majors. Parashu Sharma (math professor) and Dr. Felix Ifeanyi (head To qualify to become a MARC scholar, the student should and professor of biological sciences). For more information be a first semester junior with a cumulative GPA of at least a please contact the MARC Office at 318-274-4464 or send an 3.0. The student must have full time status, and also be com- email to [email protected]. 12 Newsletter Writing Enhancement Laboratory gets a face lift tudents are spending more time in ter of the Writing Enhancement Lab is a Room 232, “a lab,” it is really an English Woodson Hall these days as they circular modular workstation that hous- instructional computer classroom. This Suse two state-of-the-art computer es computers that may be controlled space has been converted into a high tech labs housed in the department of Eng- by a lectern or by the student. This is teaching space. It was created to support lish and foreign languages. “Both labs are a unique setup which allows a collab- freshman level courses. It enables the designed to create an environment that orative learning approach. “It’s a great faculty to take the entire class to the lab inspires writing,” says Dr. Evelyn Wynn, place for writing and we’re proud of it,” to work on writing assignments. Faculty interim dean of the college of arts and stated Linda Ward, coordinator of the have the ability to view the contents of sciences. Wynn wrote the proposal that writing lab. Students needing help with any computer that a student is working was funded to upgrade these labs. any writing assignment can utilize this on and provide immediate feedback that Cozy chairs are strategically arranged laboratory and benefit from the one-on- will support becoming a great writer. in the Woodson Hall Room 231 lab to one feedback that faculty provide. The For more information about the Writ- provide a modular setting that creates lab is open Monday – Thursdays 9:00am ing Enhancement Laboratory please a relaxing nook for individual study or -5:00pm. contact Mrs. Linda Ward at wardl@ small group writing sessions. In the cen- Although most call Woodson Hall gram.edu or 274-2352. Community garden planted On April 9th, Grambling State Uni- versity and the city of Grambling teamed up to develop a community garden that would produce fresh fruits and vegeta- bles. The garden is one of the projects made possible by a grant that was award- ed to the university by Keep Louisiana Beautiful. Under the leadership of Mayor Ed- ward Jones and the support of the City Council, the city of Grambling ear- marked property that could be used to house the garden. The city also cleared the property so that it could accommo- fresh vegetables to senior citizens and date this project. families with a need. Over 90 students volunteered to as- Students working on the community sist with light tilling, fertilizing, planting garden project will receive service-learn- and fence building. Dr. Rory L. Bedford, ing credit and reap many benefits. Dr. director of service-learning and commu- Bedford states “the community garden nity volunteers (Mr. Johnny McCarty, will improve the quality of life for stu- Quitman, Louisiana and Reverend Ken- dents while stimulating social interac- neth Sapp, Arcadia, Louisiana) guided tion, encouraging self-reliance and pro- the students through the process of viding nutritious food. The garden will planting the garden. The students plant- provide fresh greens, peas, tomatoes, ed vegetables using different fertilizers squash, onions, strawberries, watermel- Vegetables picked from community garden so that during the harvest they will be ons and beans.” able to determine which fertilizer yields Dr. Bedford is seeking additional vol- at 274-2547. The community garden is the best harvest. The garden is expected unteers to assist with weeding and har- located on College Street, .2 miles from to serve the community by providing vesting the crops. He can be reached Washington Complex on the right. 13 Newsletter Grambling trains students for success in science ates completed a doctorate degree in a assistant professor at Grambling State STEM (science, technology, engineering, University during the fall 2012 semes- mathematics) area. Grambling is ranked ter. Dr. Martin is serving as co-advisor in the top 50 of universities that awarded of the Louis Stokes Louisiana Alliance bachelor degrees in a STEM area to Afri- for Minority Participation Program (LS- can American graduates who then went LAMP) on the campus of GSU. Martin on to earn the doctorate in a STEM dis- was a part of this program as an under- cipline. During the 2012 academic year graduate student. Dr. Melvina Martin is Dr. Melvina Grambling State University hired two of a native of New Albany, Mississippi. Martin the individuals included in the 39 doctor- Dr. Leonard Moore received the Ph.D. ate recipients. in chemistry from Louisiana State Uni- In 2006, Dr. Melvina Martin received versity-Baton Rouge in May 2012. He a Ph.D. from Tulane University in In- completed the requirements for a B.S. terdisciplinary Environmental Biology. degree in chemistry and a B.S. degree in She was the recipient of the National In- physics at Grambling State University, stitutes of Health’s Ruth L. Kirschstein both in 2004. Moore is a graduate of National Research Award in 2003. Mar- Bastrop High School located in Bastrop, tin completed a five (5) year postdoctoral Louisiana. Dr. Leonard fellow appointment at the National Can- During his graduate program, Dr. Moore Jr. cer Institute of the National Institutes Moore worked on the development of of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Dur- innovative stationary phases for chi- The National Science Foundation re- ing this appointment topics investigated ral and protein separations in open tu- cently released a publication that focuses included gene therapy using replicators bular capillary electrochromatography. on the undergraduate institutions that to inhibit gene silencing. She is the first He was a National Science Foundation United States trained science and engi- author or coauthor of at least nine scien- Bridge to Doctorate Fellow for two neering doctorate recipients graduated tific articles. years. from. The report covers the 2002-2011 Martin completed the requirements Dr. Leonard Moore Jr. joined the time period. Over this period, thirty- for the B.S. degree in biology at Gram- chemistry department faculty at Gram- nine (39) Grambling State University sci- bling State University in 1997. She bling State University during the fall ence and engineering technology gradu- joined the biological science faculty as an 2012 semester.

GSU expands methods used to recruit new students Grambling State University has joined the Grambling State University website. crease the exposure high school students the YOUniversityTV Syndicated Col- The college video network consists of and others have to Grambling State Uni- lege Video Network that reaches more state run portals, TV stations, search en- versity. than 80% of college-bound students. gines, national & international websites, Please visit the Grambling State Uni- YOUniversityTV is a college video re- thousands of high schools, and other versity website, www.gram.edu, and click source community that assists students digital media. YOUniversityTV recently on the icon below to view the video tour. and parents with the college selection launched an on-demand recruitment process. channel created by Comcast/NBC/ During the spring 2013 semester, a Universal. Their videos will appear free production crew visited the campus and on the Schools On-Demand channel on shot footage to include in a video tour. Comcast. That video can now be viewed on the Grambling State University’s presence YOUniversityTV website, on any of its on the YOUniversityTV syndicated Col- college video network affiliates, and on lege Video Network will significantly in- 14 Newsletter Grambling professors present at SACS meeting rambling State University faculty served as present- Summer Camp prepares 10th and 11th graders for college suc- ers at the December 2012 annual meeting of the cess. GCommission on Colleges of the Southern Associa- Faculty and staff supporting the Quality Enhancement Plan tion of Colleges and Schools (SACS). More than 4000 persons (QEP) led a group discussion that targeted the GSU Quality attended the annual meeting. Enhancement Plan. As a part of the accreditation process, Grambling State University faculty responded to a SACS SACS requires all schools to identify a QEP topic that will request for proposals for workshops/sessions to be given at ensure increased student success. The GSU team (Dr. Para- that annual meeting. Three proposals were submitted by the shua Sharma, Mrs. Shakira Hardison, and Dr. Connie Walton) university and two were selected by SACS. shared with the audience the steps that had been taken in the Faculty from the college of education facilitated a session identification of the GSU QEP topic (Enhancing the Math- that focused on the role higher education plays in preparing ematical Skills of Students). The audience was specifically in- K-12 students for postsecondary education. The present- terested in lessons learned during the selection of the topic as ers were Dr. Loretta Jaggers, Dr. Nanthaila McJamerson, Dr. well as the first year of implementation. Katherine Newman and Dr. Elaine Foster. The team shared GSU was recently notified that three of the four proposals with the audience the success Grambling State University has submitted for the December 2013 annual SACS meeting have had with the LA GEAR UP program. GSU’s LA GEAR UP been accepted for presentation.

Community college student conducts research on the campus of GSU In 2010 the Louisiana Alliance for versity is facilitating the research experi- Simulation-Guided Materials Applica- ence for undergraduate (REU) students. tions (LA-SiGMA) was established. This An REU is one of the activities provided alliance consists of seven Louisiana uni- by LA-SiGMA. Trenton Ford, computer versities. They are Grambling State Uni- science major at Baton Rouge Commu- versity, Louisiana Tech University, Loui- nity College, is working in the laboratory siana State University, Tulane University, of Dr. Naidu Seetala (GSU physics pro- University of New Orleans, Southern fessor) this summer. Trenton is conduct- University and Xavier University. The ing research on a project that examines alliance was formed as a result of a $20 the characterization of synthesis-gas million grant awarded by the National conversion nano-catalysts. Trenton has Science Foundation. Dr. Pedro Derosa expressed an interest in joining the GSU serves as the Grambling campus coordi- family and pursuing a double major in nator. computer science and mathematics/ For the first time since LA-SiGMA physics. Trenton Ford completes research was established, Grambling State Uni- Social Work faculty active in research Dr. Mildred Delozia, Dr. Carolyn Hester, Mr. Clarence Wil- hood Experiences at the 2013 annual meeting of the Council liams, and Mr. Xavier Henson, social work faculty, presented on Social Work Education. The meeting will be held October at the 32nd annual conference of the Research Association of 31-November 3, 2013 in Dallas, TX. Minority Professors. This conference was held February 7-9, Dr. Carolyn Hester received the Delton Abram’s Leadership 2013, in Montgomery, Alabama. The group discussed Theo- award from the North Louisiana Regional Chapter of the As- retical Perspectives Regarding Childhood Neglect in an Incar- sociation of Black Social Workers during the fall 2012. Hester cerated Population of Young Adult Violent Offenders. was recognized for the leadership she has provided in the field Delozia, Hester and Williams recently received notification of social work and contributions made to the social work com- of their acceptance to give a panel presentation on The El- munity. ephant in the Room: Educating Students with Adverse Child- Academic Affairs Newsletter Freshmen 2014 admissions options available that will support ad- sity website at http://www.gram.edu/ taken in completing the exam. If a high mission to a four-year university. admissions/docs/. The ACT Compass school student takes the ACT exam high school graduate may en- Exam can be taken on the campus of during the tenth grade, then again dur- roll during the summer follow- Grambling State University in the test- ing the eleventh grade, and again dur- A ing graduation at a community ing center or at a testing center near the ing the senior year, it is highly likely the college and successfully complete a student’s home. The admissions staff score will increase considerably by the mathematics and English course. This can assist students with the identifica- senior year. student would then be eligible to enroll tion of a testing center. The results of The college of education and service at Grambling State University. the exam must be sent to the Gram- learning office, offers ACT test prepa- Another option is the student would bling State University admissions office ration workshops. These workshops are take the ACT Compass Exam writing to be a part of the student’s admission open to the general community. Parents and ACT Compass Exam mathemat- application. should seek out ACT preparation op- ics. The compass exam is a computer Grambling State University is also portunities. These workshops provide adaptive placement exam. A student encouraging parents to make sure their students with valuable insight on how who earns a score of 68 on the writing child takes the ACT (or SAT), for the to best approach this exam. component and a 40 on the algebra (not first time, as early as possible and multi- For more information about admis- Pre-Algebra) component is deemed ple times that are strategically staggered sion to Grambling State University ready to enroll in college level English over a time period. In many cases, the please go to http://www.gram.edu/ad- and mathematics courses. Before sit- ACT score earned can be traced to the missions/. You may also email the di- ting for the ACT Compass Exam, the comfort level the test taker has with the rector of admission ([email protected]) student should review for the exam. exam. Specifically, how well the test tak- or email the provost/vice president of Grambling State University provides er understands how the exam is struc- academic affairs ([email protected]). sample test questions on the univer- tured and the approach that should be New degree programs approved During the 2012/2013 school year of Louisiana System. Grambling State Development and Early Literacy was several new programs were approved University is offering a concentration approved. This is a unique program that for offering at Grambling State Univer- in Human Relations Management. This has a three strand literacy focus in read- sity. These programs fulfill regional and concentration will train prospective ing, mathematics, and science. This new national workforce needs. A complete- managers with knowledge and skills in degree program will prepare students to ly online program, Bachelor of Art in broad areas that include conflict reso- implement best practices and individu- Organizational Leadership, that targets lution and organizational development. alized instruction to meet the changing nontraditional students (25 years and This area of concentration supports the needs of the early child. This program older) who have completed at least 60 workforce needs of the State of Loui- will prepare graduates for a growing credit hours of college coursework with siana. According to the report Help workforce. According to the Bureau of at least a 2.00 grade point average. The Wanted: Projections of Jobs and Edu- Labor Statistics, jobs that employ early program is geared to those individuals cation Requirements Through 2018, in childhood professionals are expected to who may have stopped out of college. the State of Louisiana by 2018 there will grow by 25% from 2010 to 2020. This It is an accelerated program that re- be 34,000 management jobs that require growth is expected due to a continued quires the student to complete 60 credit a college degree. For more information focus on early childhood education. hours for completion of the degree pro- about the B.A. in Organizational Lead- For more information about this pro- gram. The B.A. in Organizational Lead- ership please contact Dr. Connie Wal- gram please contact Dr. Glenda Island ership is a consortium degree between ton at [email protected]. at [email protected]. Grambling State University and the During the spring 2013 semester, other eight universities in the University a Bachelor of Science degree in Child

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