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View the 2019-2020 VSU Annual Report VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY 2020 ANNUAL REPORT Annual Report on Gifts and Contributions www.vsu.edu www.vsu.edu ANNUAL REPORT - 2019/2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS ContentsAbout us 02 V S U Message from the President 04 Board of Visitors 05 Annual VSU Foundation 06 Board of Trustees 07 Report VSU Awarded $150,000 09 Nine Emmy Nominations 10 2020 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO LOCAL HOSPITAL 11 VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY VSU ranks as a top performer 12 DELDelegate Alfred W. Harris founded present-day Ultimately, the University is dedicated to the Most Affordable Four Year University in Va 13 PAGE02 Virginia State University (VSU) in 1882. It was then promotion of knowledgeable, perceptive, and Transformative Partnership 14 PAGE03 known as Virginia Normal and College Institute and humane citizens – secure in their self-awareness, 2020 DII Award of Excellence 16 represented the nation’s first fully state-assisted equipped for personal fulfillment, sensitive to the college or university for Blacks. Today, only about needs and aspirations of others, and committed University Budget 18 one-third of VSU’s operating budget comes from to assuming productive roles in an ever-changing Endowment Summary 19 state funding. global society. Statement of Activities 20 A comprehensive university, VSU is one of two land- Through community involvement, a challenging Financial position 21 grant institutions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. academic program, diverse student organizations Our mission is to promote and sustain academic and exciting extracurricular activities, Virginia State Cash Flow 22 programs that integrate instruction, research, and University is Virginia’s Opportunity University. Annual Class Giving 23 extension/public service in a design most responsive to the needs and endeavors of individuals within our Funds Acknowledgement 24 scope of influence. Donor Honoroll 26 The University educates over 4,600 students who I.A. Accomplishments 36 are majoring in one of 34 undergraduate programs Fundraising Report 37 leading to a bachelor’s degree and 18 graduate level, master’s and doctoral programs. Donor Bill of Rights 38 Contact 39 Evening Song Back Cover ANNUAL REPORT - 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT - 2019/2020 BOARD OF VISITORS 2019-2020 •••••• Huron F. Winstead, Rector Michael Flemming President of Winstead Management Vice President and Corporate General Group, LLC Counsel for Smithfield Foods, Inc. Charlie Hill, Vice Rector Jennifer Hunter Co-Founder & President of the Senior Vice President, Corporate Hampton Roads Prostate Health Affairs for Altria Client Services Forum Paul Koonce Thursa Crittenden, Secretary Chief Executive Officer of Dominion Coordinator for the Hampton Generation Group University Executive Leadership Summit Xavier Richardson Executive Vice President, Corporate Dr. Valerie K. Brown Development and Community Affairs Executive Pastor of Mount Lebanon for Mary Washington Foundation Global Fellowship of Churches Glenn Sessoms MESSAGE FROM Pamela Currey Retired Executive Consultant for Lumina Strategy Labs Federal Express THE PRESIDENT Dr. Daryl C. Dance James Stegmaier •••••• Professor Emerita of English at the Retired, Chesterfield County PAGE04 Dear VSU Investors and Friends, Guided by our 2020-2025 Preeminence with Purpose Strategic Plan University of Richmond Administrator PAGE05 we must be intentional and tactical in providing guidance that will: We are pleased to share our Annual Report on Gifts and Wayne Turnage Contributions for the Fiscal Year 2019 and 2020. During the 1. Build upon our innumerable successes of preparing students Director and Manager of the District 2020 fiscal year, VSU experienced significant changes due to the to become leaders in a global society of Columbia’s Health Agency COVID-19 pandemic. Students and faculty shifted to learning and teaching remotely, staff embraced working from home all while the 2. Solve emerging world issues through research Gregory Whirley, Sr. Trojan community remained focus on the health and safety of the 3. Build on the profound impact of our Land-Grant Mission community at large. Certified Public Accountant 4. Continue academic excellence and Even in the mist of uncertain times, VSU donors remained 5. Ensure the holistic transformative experience of our students FACULTY AND STUDENT unwavering in their support to our students. Thanks to our investor’s REPRESENTATIVES remarkable dedication, VSU was able to lessen the financial burden With your support, the University remains a source of educational by providing scholarships and contributing to the Trojan Spirit Fund. value graduating lifelong learners. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and The Trojan Spirit Fund provides the emergency needs for students students, thank you for your investment in Virginia State University. Dr. Zoe Spencer not covered by financial award. Because of the many donors and This report also provides a list of funds with contributions received Faculty Representative contributions received, the University was able to assist students during fiscal year 2020 from both VSU and VSU Foundation. We are with financial resources to cover housing, food, transportation and excited to celebrate every gift, no matter how large or small. Again, Joshua Hines technology needs. thank you! Student Representative In recognition of your contributions to VSU, we have included a Hail State! Hail State! Hail! Hail! Hail! donor honor roll identifying every donor, highlighting our Powell Sincerely, Society and 1882 Society members. As we seek to advance the University’s mission, we rely on our investor’s and donor’s unwavering support. It is rejuvenating to witness the progression we have made as an Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. institution while remaining vigilant of the challenges that lie ahead. President ANNUAL REPORT - 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT - 2019/2020 MESSAGE FROM THE VSU FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2019-2020 VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY •••••• FOUNDATION Mrs. Beverly L. Everson-Jones, ‘82 Mr. Franklin H. Johnson, Jr., ‘04 OTHERS: •••••• Chair Board Member Dr. Makola M. Abdullah President BEVERLY L. EVERSON-JONES, ’82 Ms. Brenda Stith Finch, ‘71 Mr. Frank Jones, ‘66 CHAIR Vice Chair Board Member Mr. Kevin W. Davenport VP for Finance Greetings, Mr. Samuel R. Rhue, Sr., ‘76 Mrs. Valarie A. Jones, ‘70 Treasurer Board Member Mr. Franklin Johnson Jr., ‘04 On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff of the Virginia State University President, VSUAA Foundation, it a pleasure to express our appreciation for your support. During Mr. Paul F. Garner, ‘73 Dr. Nardos E. King, ‘87 fiscal year 2020, students and the University were impacted by the pandemic Secretary Board Member Mrs. Charmica E. Harris, ‘13 in significant ways. Your support has been critical during these unprecedented Associate Vice President for times. COL (Ret.) Earnest A. Bazemore, ‘85 Mr. Emmett E. Smith Jr., ‘76 Institutional Advancement and Board Member Board Member Director of Alumni Relations The Virginia State University Foundation serves as an affiliated organization with a mission of assisting the University through financial support and financial CAPT (Ret.) William E. Bailey, ‘60 LTC (Ret.) Claude A . Wood, ‘77 management services. In fiscal year 2020, Foundation endowments and Mr. Xavier Richardson Board Member Board Member operating funds provided by friends and alumni allowed the University to award VSU Board of Visitors over $800,000 in scholarships to deserving students. Due to the pandemic, the 2020 Gala was cancelled. However, because of the generosity of donors, most Mr. Harrison Bonner, III, ‘76 Mr. Willis E. Gay, ‘63 of the committed ticket sales and contributions were still contributed to assist Board Member Board Member students through tuition assistance and other programs. Mr. Frasier W. Brickhouse, II LTC (Ret.) Irene F. Logan, ‘75 PAGE07 PAGE06 The Foundation has completed important strategic planning to build Board Member Board Member infrastructure and support the University on initiatives outlined in its strategic plan. As my term as Chair concludes, the organization is well positioned to help Mr. Wilbert J. Briggs, Sr. ‘62 Dr. Robert L. Turner, Jr. the University in new and exciting ways. Board Member Board Member Thank you for your dedication and commitment as Virginia State University Mrs. Iris Bulls, ‘78 continues touch and influence the lives of our students. Board Member In Trojan Spirit, Beverly L. Everson-Jones, ‘82 Chair, Virginia State University Foundation ANNUAL REPORT - 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT - 2019/2020 VSU AWARDED $150,000 FROM MARIETTA MCNEILL MORGAN AND SAMUEL TATE MORGAN, JR. TRUST GRANT •••••• Virginia State University was awarded $150,000 from the Marietta McNeill Morgan & Samuel Tate Morgan Jr. Trust administered by Bank of America Private Bank in support of technology assistance. The award eased the transition to remote instruction due to COVID-19, during the Fall 2020 semester providing laptops and wireless access to students for the academic year. “As we adjust and pivot for the future, the resources provided through the Marietta McNeill Morgan & Samuel Tate Morgan, Jr. Trust will allow us to support our students with the necessary technology needs. This award will directly aid our students in continuing their coursework remotely,” shared Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Donald Palm. With this grant, 250 students were provided laptops to continue remote coursework and wireless connection for PAGE09 PAGE08 100 students. VSU is committed to ensuring our students have the necessary tools and resources
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