DOCSLIB.ORG

Download JCSU-Presidents-Report-2012-13.Pdf

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Download JCSU-Presidents-Report-2012-13.Pdf JCSU_REPORT_vFinal_Layout 1 6/26/2014 9:34 PM Page 1 JCSU_REPORT_vFinal_Layout 1 6/26/2014 9:34 PM Page 2 JCSU is a close-knit urban university with a culture of community that extends beyond our gates into the city of Charlotte. Inside cover photo by Vashti Crowell JCSU_REPORT_vFinal_Layout 1 6/26/2014 9:34 PM Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Report 2012-2013 Message from the President................................................................ 2 President Ronald L. Carter, Ph.D. Enrollment Services .............................................................................. 4 Vice President Joy Paige Institutional Advancement Academics .............................................................................................. 6 Executive Editor Sherri Belfield Academic Support Services .............................................................. 20 Editor Jennifer K. Gaskins Managing Editor Kate Marcus Student Success .................................................................................. 24 Special Section: Bright Ideas Through Challenging Times ............ 29 Photographers Jeff Cravotta | Chris Jenkins Jonathan Keitt | Kate Marcus Research .............................................................................................. 44 Human Resources .............................................................................. 50 Institutional Advancement ................................................................ 52 Community Engagement .................................................................. 58 Intercollegiate Athletics .................................................................... 60 The President’s Report is published annually by University Communications and Marketing for alumni, donors and Financial Statements .......................................................................... 64 friends of JCSU. Giving .................................................................................................... 66 Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Honor Roll of Donors ........................................................................ 72 Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Alumni Giving ...................................................................................... 83 to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Board of Trustees .............................................................................. 92 Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Johnson C. Smith University. PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2012-2013 1 JCSU_REPORT_vFinal_Layout 1 6/26/2014 9:34 PM Page 2 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT In fall 2012, I had the privilege of hosting I believe that positive attitude is imbued in our JCSU Family. We have several presidents from other Historically chosen NOT to cower and meekly wait out the storm nestled in the harbor Black Colleges and Universities for a summit hoping for the best as the seas and winds of change whirl around us. sponsored by the Gates Foundation to discuss Rather, we have bravely left the harbor and sailed out to the open sea. We the future of HBCUs. have realized, as the old adage observes, “We cannot control the direction of I came away heartened from the the wind, but we can adjust our sails.” discussions with a renewed faith that we Practically speaking in the real world, that means turning to innovation, indeed shall overcome the tumultuous times creativity and independent thinking. Our students don’t just break the mold and era of disruptive change in which we ̶ they smash it. We at JCSU do not settle. We do not dream small. We do find ourselves. not accept what is. But I was also deeply heartened on a So it is only fitting that the theme of this issue is “The Adventure of Ideas more personal level. As the presidents walked Through Challenging Times.” The theme is illustrated in the profiles of our around our campus, what struck them most faculty, students and alumni who are going down new paths and inspiring ̶ and which they commented upon most others to do the same. They are living our vision: Become Yourself. Change frequently ̶ was the feeling of vitality that permeated every aspect of life Our World. here at JCSU. It’s also an institutional approach, as you’ll see in the stories about such I believe that is because we have created a community here dedicated recent projects as Mosaic Village, Financial Literacy, Charlotte’s Web, the to delivering on our brand promise: to be an independent, close-knit, urban Foster Village Network Center and Sustainability Village. In fact, our Foster university with a growing national reputation for integrating the liberal arts Care Initiative is unique in the nation. with business, the sciences, and technology in innovative, socially-conscious More than 145 years ago, our founders chose Sit Lux (Let there be light) ways to empower tomorrow’s diverse entrepreneurial citizens and leaders. as the University motto. If, as we steer “the good ship Johnson C. Smith” We understand our brand, we embrace it, and we demonstrate it. through the perilous storm waters of our time, we find it difficult to keep Recently, our beloved institution faced some challenging financial issues, our fires burning, we can also choose to reflect and celebrate the light, not the result of changes in the social, political and national economic landscape only from above, but within ourselves. that are beyond our power to affect in any significant way. But we successfully managed the situation and sailed through the storm. At JCSU, we see challenges and solve them. We see what needs to change, and we come through. We see a need for leaders, and we fill that role. That is why a sense of optimism pervades our campus, seen in the excited faces of our students, in the passionate teaching of our faculty, and Ronald L. Carter, Ph.D. in the welcoming, upbeat demeanor of our staff, from top administrators to President, Johnson C. Smith University the custodians. 2 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2012-2013 JCSU_REPORT_vFinal_Layout 1 6/26/2014 9:34 PM Page 3 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2012-2013 3 JCSU_REPORT_vFinal_Layout 1 6/26/2014 9:34 PM Page 4 enrollment services the enrollment services Division experienced another year of change Additionally, the new communications plan generated 301,637 email and transition coupled with progress and success, despite mounting messages to prospective students, with a 14.7 average click-through rate, competition among peer institutions for the highly talented and highly far exceeding the industry average of three to five percent. The plan ranged motivated students JCSU seeks to enroll. from general search to targeted campaigns such as waiving the application fee, federal student aid application tutorials and emails from the Council of The Office of Admissions continued to see positive recruitment results Deans, Residence Life and current students. for the 2012-2013 academic year. Enhanced communications, exposure from the Democratic National Convention and other major events The Office of Admissions integrated into its strategy, an initiative to contributed to this success. continue expanding the racial and ethnic diversity of the student body. Such efforts resulted in 11 percent of enrolled students reporting a As part of its communications message to prospective students and racial/ethnic group other than African-American and 3.5 percent reporting parents, the division explained how the University provides a transformative their racial/ethnic background as international. education with a global perspective that allows students to grow intellectually, physically, socially, culturally and spiritually. The Office of the Registrar implemented customer service improvements and successfully planned and executed the 2013 Commencement exercises Fall 2012 recruitment efforts yielded a diverse class of 529 freshmen, to confer degrees on 252 students. By using current technology, the office transfers and readmitted students. Traditional freshmen comprised 73 improved customer service and student access by automating change of percent of the entering class; transfers, 23 percent and readmits four address, major/minor declaration, enrollment verification, transcript percent. The freshman class of regular admitted students averaged a GPA ordering, advising features and archiving records. Students were also given of 3.23 and SAT median scores of 910. 24-hour access to their information. In addition to academically qualified students, the team of admissions The Office of Financial Aid worked diligently with new and returning counselors recruited and admitted geographically diverse students from students and their families to ensure they understood the process to apply across the nation and abroad. for financial aid and scholarships. The office held workshops during the spring semester on how to complete the FAFSA and explained to students Counselors visited college fairs and high schools and scheduled events on and parents the changes in eligibility criteria for the Parent PLUS Loan and campus to encourage students to apply on site. The annual Admitted Day on other state and federal funding. campus drew an additional 78 students and the Golden Bull Academy served 155 students, exceeding last year by 33 students. 4 PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2012-2013 JCSU_REPORT_vFinal_Layout 1 6/26/2014 9:34 PM Page 5 JCSU student leaders welcome freshmen at orientation. JCSU_REPORT_vFinal_Layout 1 6/26/2014 9:34 PM Page 6 AcADemics colleGe
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Supplier Name
    SUPPLIER_NAME SUPPLIER_NO CHEQUE_NO CHEQUE_DATE ADDR1 ADDR2 ADDR3 STATE POSTAL_CODE INV_PAID INVOICE_NO SPENCER & SPENCER 02222 9464 December 2, 2015 PO BOX 790 ROCK HILL SC 29731 5,000.00 12-01-15 FAMILY TRUST FCU 04184 9465 December 3, 2015 ATTN: PAYROLL PROCESSING P.O. DRAWER 10233 ROCK HILL SC 29731 10,293.25 PA63820013 LANFORD ASSOCIATES, INC. 08523 9467 December 14, 2015 131 EAST MAIN ST., STE 100 ROCK HILL SC 29730 5,160.00 12-14-15 FAMILY TRUST FCU 04184 9468 December 17, 2015 ATTN: PAYROLL PROCESSING P.O. DRAWER 10233 ROCK HILL SC 29731 10,293.25 PA63940013 JOHN DAVIS UABBZ 9469 December 22, 2015 1838 OVERBROOK DR ROCK HILL SC 297321537 865.86 16085 ELIZABETH HARRIS UABBM 9470 December 28, 2015 1350 THORNWELL AV ROCK HILL SC 297322330 1,219.06 16072 GOVERNMENT FINANCE 00980 9471 December 29, 2015 OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 203 N. LASALLE ST., SUITE 2700 CHICAGO IL 606011210 580.00 12-29-15 YORK COUNTY BOND COURT C0385 9472 December 30, 2015 1675-1D YORK HWY YORK SC 29745 262.50 12-29-15 FAMILY TRUST FCU 04184 9473 December 30, 2015 ATTN: PAYROLL PROCESSING P.O. DRAWER 10233 ROCK HILL SC 29731 10,293.25 PA64120013 SPENCER & SPENCER 02222 9474 December 30, 2015 PO BOX 790 ROCK HILL SC 29731 11,778.29 12-30-15 CHESTER FAMILY COURT 00491 186862 December 4, 2015 P. O. DRAWER 580 CHESTER SC 29706 304.50 12-4-15 CITY OF ROCK HILL POLICE DEPT 00517 186863 December 4, 2015 PISTOL CLUB ATTN: DAVID HANOKA 377.28 PA63820001 CITY OF ROCK HILL 00519 186864 December 4, 2015 PO BOX 11706 ROCK HILL SC 29731 2,660.00 11-30-15 GIBSON, STEVEN 00957 186865 December 4, 2015 EE #2679 OMB 39.67 12-1-15 HOPE, INC.
    [Show full text]
  • 2004-Bulletin
    ISSN-0096-414X BULLETIN of the SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE INCLUDING 2004 MEETING PROGRAM VOLUME LXVI 2004 THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE FOUNDED 1924, COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICERS 2003-2004 Dwight Camper, President ............................................................ Clemson University David J. Stroup, President-Elect ......................................... Francis Marion University James Privett, Vice-President ............................ University of South Carolina, Sumter Peter King, Secretary .......................................................... Francis Marion University John L Safko, Treasurer ................................ University of South Carolina, Columbia COUNCIL William Pirkle, Immediate Past President .................................................. USC Aiken Valgene Dunham, Past President ...................................... Coastal Carolina University Daniel J Antion, Council........................................................................ USC (Retired) Karin Beaty, Council ....................................................... Midlands Technical College Jane P. Ellis .................................................................................. Presbyterian College Michael Ferguson ............................................................. Coastal Carolina University Peter M. Fichte ...................................................................................... Coker College Martha Fout,Council ......................................................... Coastal
    [Show full text]
  • Barbara Byrd-Bennett Work History Background and Press Clips ACADEMIC GROWTH
    Barbara Byrd-Bennett Work History Background and Press Clips ACADEMIC GROWTH Article: New York Daily News, Sept. 11 1996, Laura Williams. “School Dist. Chief Gets a New Post.” Excerpt: Schools Chancellor Rudy Crew has chosen Barbara Byrd-Bennett, the superintendent of Community School District 17, to head his ‘Chancellor's District’ of 10 of the most troubled schools throughout the city. Byrd-Bennett, whose contract at District 17 is not officially up until next year, is accustomed to the task of turning around troubled districts. “I hate to lose her, but [Crew] needs a top person,” said Frances Hagler, president of the District 17 parents council. “She brought stability to this district, she brought togetherness and she weeded out a lot of undesirables.” Byrd-Bennett served as superintendent of third-largest school district in New York (Crown Heights in Brooklyn) for two years in the mid-1990s. Under her leadership, scores in the district jumped from 36.3 percent of students performing at or above grade level in 1994 to 41 percent at or above grade level in 1995. Reading scores jumped from 38.5 percent to 40.2 percent during that same time. Article: New York Post, June, 3, 1998, Adam Miller and Susan Edelman. “‘Worst’ Schools Show Big Gains.” Excerpt: Officials at a Bronx school branded as “the worst” in the city were jumping for joy yesterday when word came that it was among the dozen in the "chancellor's district" that improved dramatically in reading. The 12 flunking schools taken under the wing of Schools Chancellor Rudy Crew two years ago, third-grade reading scores show the highest one-year gain in the city, at 15.9 percent.
    [Show full text]
  • 2002 Candidates Elections Packet.Pdf
    The Landings Association 2 0 0 3 - 2 0 0 5 Board of Directors CandPROFILESidate G. SHELDON BARQUIST CAROL BOWEN BILL FARMER JOHN KILCULLEN DAVID LESLIE MARY VERNICK Voting Instructions he purpose of this election is to elect new members to The Landings Association Board Tof Directors for the 2003-2005 term. It is being conducted in accordance with Article V of the Bylaws of The Landings Association, Inc. The Landings Association Nominating Committee has proposed six candidates for three vacancies on the board. Each Landings lot, including those with two or more owners-of-record, is permitted three votes - one vote for each of three candidates. Lot owners may name and vote for write-in candidates. The names of write-in candidates should be clearly printed on the ballot. Do not vote for more than three candidates, including any write-in candidates. Owners of multiple lots may cast votes equal to the number of lots owned. For example, owners of two lots are entitled to a total of six votes. However, the num- ber of votes for any single candidate cannot exceed the number of lots owned. G. SHELDON BARQUIST “My vision for The Landings is that the community - the Association, the Club, the Yacht Club and The Landings Company - work effective- ly and harmoniously together to accomplish these things: • Preserve and maintain all of our facilities in such a manner that The Landings continues to be a premier residential community, with outstanding amenities • Recognizing that we are nearly a fully-developed community, devel- op aggressive, innovative market- ing programs that assure a strong demand for our residential proper- ties and a high level of Club mem- bership • Build on our strategic planning process which leads to a sound, His assignments included field opera- conservative financial base.” tions, marketing, advertising, dealer management, corporate development he Barquists moved to The and acquisitions.
    [Show full text]
  • Womenʼs 100 Metres 51 Entrants
    IAAF World Championships • Biographical Entry List (may include reserves) Womenʼs 100 Metres 51 Entrants Starts Sunday, August 11 Age (Days) Born 2013 Best Personal Best 112 BREEN Melissa AUS 22y 326d 1990 11.25 -13 11.25 -13 Won sprint double at 2012 Australian Championships ... 200 pb: 23.12 -13. sf WJC 100 2008; 1 Pacific Schools Games 100 2008; 8 WSG 100 2009; 8 IAAF Continental Cup 100 2010; sf COM 100 2010; ht OLY 100 2012. 1 Australian 100/200 2012 (1 100 2010). Coach-Matt Beckenham In 2013: 1 Canberra 100/200; 1 Adelaide 100/200; 1 Sydney “Classic” 100/200; 3 Hiroshima 100; 3 Fukuroi 200; 7 Tokyo 100; 3ht Nivelles 100; 2 Oordegem Buyle 100 (3 200); 6 Naimette-Xhovémont 100; 6 Lucerne 100 ʻBʼ; 2 Belgian 100; 3 Ninove Rasschaert 200 129 ARMBRISTER Cache BAH 23y 317d 1989 11.35 11.35 -13 400 pb: 53.45 -11 (55.28 -13). 200 pb: 23.13 -08 (23.50 -13). 3 Central American & Caribbean Champs 4x100 2011. Student of Marketing at Auburn University In 2013: 1 Nassau 400 ʻBʼ; 6 Cayman Islands Invitational 200; 4 Kingston ”Jamaica All-Comers” 100; 1 Kingston 100 ʻBʼ (May 25); 1 Kingston 200 (4 100) (Jun 8); 2 Bahamian 100; 5 Central American & Caribbean Champs 100 (3 4x100) 137 FERGUSON Sheniqua BAH 23y 258d 1989 11.18 11.07 -12 2008 World Junior Champion at 200m ... led off Bahamas silver-winning sprint relay team at the 2009 World Championships 200 pb: 22.64 -12 (23.32 -13). sf World Youth 100 2005 (ht 200); 2 Central American & Caribbean junior 100 2006; 1 WJC 200 2008 (2006-8); qf OLY 200 2008; 2 WCH 4x100 2009 (sf 200, qf 100); sf WCH 200 2011; sf OLY 100 2012.
    [Show full text]
  • Wolf Creek Park and Harlem Heights Cemetery Fayette County, West Virginia
    Historic Resource Study: Wolf Creek Park and Harlem Heights Cemetery Fayette County, West Virginia prepared by: Michael E. Workman, Ph.D. Billy Joe Peyton, Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant: Jessica Sargent-Hill Undergraduate Assistants: Rick Adkins Zachary Crouch Katelyn Damron Ashley Peggs Zane Samples Maxx Turner Alfred Williams September 27, 2019 0 Table of Contents Historic Resource Study: Industrial Heritage of Wolf Creek Park Background 2 Purpose of Study 2 Project Scope 3-5 1.0 On the Waters of Wolf Creek 5-12 2.0 The Civil War Comes to Wolf Creek 12-19 3.0 Coal: Boosterism and Land Speculation 19-24 4.0 Kay Moor and Minden: Trees Above with Coal Below 24-26 5.0 Death Trap: Parral and Stuart Shaft Mines 27-28 6.0 The Coal Boom: 1900-1930 28-34 7.0 Stonehinge: Field Work and Discussion 34-36 8.0 Conclusions: A Multi-Purpose Engineering Station 36-39 9.0 Industrial Site Recommendations 39-40 10.0 Bibliography 41-42 11.0 Measured Drawings and Photographs 43-52 Historic Resource Study: Harlem Heights Cemetery 12.0 Brief History of Harlem Heights 53-56 13.0 Harlem Heights Cemetery 57-62 14.0 Harlem Heights Cemetery Recommendations 63-64 15.0 Graves in Harlem Heights Cemetery 65-151 16.0 Bibliography 152-156 1 Historic Resource Study: Industrial Heritage of Wolf Creek Park Fayette County, West Virginia Background Wolf Creek Park is a 1,059.75-acre multi-purpose development area located between Fayetteville and Oak Hill in Fayette County, West Virginia. It is situated on a plateau drained by Wolf Creek and its tributaries.
    [Show full text]
  • 00008-2008 ( .Pdf )
    Aug2008.qxd 12/31/69 7:37 PM Page 1 PRESORTED AUGUST 2008 STANDARD ® U.S. POSTAGE PAID MIAMI, FL PERMIT NO. 7315 Tel: (305) 238-2868 1-800-605-7516 [email protected] [email protected] W e cover your world Vol. 19 No. 9 Jamaica: 654-7282 THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING NEWS MAGAZINE Caribana and Crop Over are over and thousands of revelers are wish- ing they were back in the fete. The carnival “wining” season is here, but if we do not vote how we party, there will instead be a lot of whining, page 4. Rising fuel prices, which affect travel to the Caribbean, ~ Vivian Blake, one of the Caribbean’s most plus attracting notorious criminal masterminds, who United more African States law enforcement claimed orchestrated a Americans to vicious gang linked to murders, racketeering, the region as drugs and weapons trafficking, is in line for visitors and investors, were among the early release from a U.S. prison, page 7. issues discussed by Barbados’s Prime Minister David Thompson during a recent visit to the U.S., page 9. RUN FOR GLORY Sports Illustrated, a top magazine in the United States, is predicting that Caribbean athletes including, from left, Veronica Campbell- Actor and classical singer, 23- year-old Jamaican-born Brown, Usain Bolt and Andrew Clark, was pro- Kerron Stewart, will claimed grand champion per- win medals at the former last month at the 12th Olympic Games this staging of the World Champion of Performing Arts (WCOPA) at month in China, the Westin Bonaventure Hotel page 22.
    [Show full text]
  • NCAA Division II Women's Track and Field
    NCAA Division II Women’s Track and Field All-Time Top 10+ Performers This list was started in 1988 by the late Frank Candida, director of sports information at Cal State-Los Angeles who died 18 Nov 1988, and continued by Garner Roberts. Additions, corrections and suggestions are welcome. Marks as of 31 Dec 2013. 3617 Purdue Lane, Abilene, Texas 79602, 325.695.9441, [email protected] 100 meters 11.18 Samoy Hackett, Lincoln NCAA Div II (1) 23May09 San Angelo +1.1 11.18 Barbara Pierre, St. Augustine’s NCAA Div II (p) 21May09 San Angelo +1.4 11.20 Chandra Sturrup, Norfolk NCAA Div II (1) 29May93 Abilene +1.7 11.24 Beverly Grant, Lincoln Nat’l Champ (5) 20Jun97 Kingston +1.4 11.24 Danielle Williams, J.C. Smith NCAA Div II (1) 25May13 Pueblo -0.7 11.25 Camille Coates, Ab Christian Sun Angel (1) 04Apr87 Tempe ? [11.16w Coates Wildcat Relays (1) 14Mar87 Abilene ?] [11.16w Coates Texas Inv (1) 02May87 Austin +3.2] 11.25 Mary Tombiri, Ab Christian Commonwealth (?) ?Aug94 Victoria, BC ? 11.29 Hermin Joseph, Ab Christian Commonwealth (sf) 23Aug94 Victoria, BC +1.5 11.31 Dannette Young, Ala A&M NCAA Div II (1) 24May86 Los Angeles +1.08 11.36 Janika Martell, Lincoln NCAA Div II (3) 23May09 San Angelo +1.1 11.37 Judith Riley, Lincoln Arkansas invit (1) 02Apr11 Fayetteville +1.4 11.40 Tracy Mayfield, Ab Christian NCAA Div II (1) 23May87 Cape Gir -0.48 11.41 Nandelle Cameron, Lincoln NCAA Div II (4) 23May09 San Angelo +1.1 11.41 Vivienne Spence, Hampton Int Summer Games (2) 27Aug88 Sacramento +1.7 11.41 Juan Ball, CSU-Humboldt 01Apr95 11.42 Amara Ezem, ACU ACU invitational (1) 16May96 Abilene +1.52 11.43 Christy Opara, CSU-LA 04Apr92 Tempe ? 11.47 Yolande Straughn, ACU ASU Relays (1) 12Apr90 San Angelo +1.3 11.47 Trinity Davis, CSU-Humboldt NCAA Div II (p) 28May99 Emporia +1.5 11.47 Karen Robinson, Lincoln NCAA Div II (p) 25May06 Emporia +1.3 200 meters 22.62 Danielle Williams, J.C.
    [Show full text]
  • The Apopka Chief, December 27, 2019, Page 3D
    The Apopka Chief, December 27, 2019, Page 3D IN THE CIRCUIT COURT decedent's estate on whom a TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, dead and all unknown parties Manzo, of Manzo & Associ- FOR ORANGE COUNTY, copy of this notice is required to ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED IN AND FOR claiming by, through, under ates, P.A., Plaintiff's attorney, FLORIDA be served must fi le their claims TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AF- ORANGE COUNTY, and against the named De- whose address is 4767 New PUBLIC PROBATE DIVISION with this court ON OR BEFORE TER THE DECEDENT'S DATE FLORIDA fendant, WILLARD A. DAGUE, Broad Street, Orlando, FL File No. 2019-CP-003244-O THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS OF DEATH IS BARRED. CASE No.: 2019-CA- JR. a/k/a WILLARD DAGUE 32814, telephone number Division Probate AFTER THE TIME OF THE The date of fi rst publication 013493-O and THE ESTATE OF SUSAN (407) 514-2692, on or before NOTICES IN RE: ESTATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS of this notice is December 27, J. ALDAY and any unknown February 6, 2020, and fi le the LISA JANE CUSACK NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER 2019. M AND H INVESTMENTS party who may claim as heir, original with the Clerk of this Deceased. THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A Personal Representative: LLC, a Florida Limited Lia- devisee, grantee, assignee, Court either before service on NOTICE TO CREDITORS COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON Joshua Nathaniel Brian bility Company, lienor, creditor, trustee, or Plaintiff's attorney or immedi- The The administration of the THEM.
    [Show full text]
  • STATE of TENNESSEE V. TONY EDWARD BIGOMS
    06/07/2017 IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT KNOXVILLE November 15, 2016 Session STATE OF TENNESSEE v. TONY EDWARD BIGOMS Appeal from the Criminal Court for Hamilton County No. 286393 Barry A. Steelman, Judge No. E2015-02475-CCA-R3-CD Following a jury trial, the Defendant, Tony Edward Bigoms, was convicted of premeditated first degree murder and abuse of a corpse, a Class E felony. See Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 39-13-202, -17-312(a). The trial court imposed a total effective sentence of imprisonment for life plus four years. On appeal, the Defendant contends (1) that jury separations occurred when the sequestered jury members were allowed to go to their individual homes, unsupervised, to pack their belongings at the start of the trial, were allowed to make phone calls to family members during the trial, and were allowed to visit with family members the day before the trial concluded; (2) that the trial court erred in admitting testimony from a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) special agent regarding that agent’s testimony during a previous murder trial at which the Defendant was acquitted; (3) that the trial court erred in admitting evidence found as a result of a warrantless search of the Defendant’s cell phone; (4) that the State failed to prove venue by a preponderance of the evidence; and (5) that the evidence was insufficient to sustain the Defendant’s convictions.1 Following our review, we conclude that jury separations occurred when the jurors were allowed to go home unsupervised and to make phone calls during the trial.
    [Show full text]
  • — with Brussels the '13 DL Is in the Books —
    Volume 12, No. 55 September 08, 2013 — With Brussels The ’13 DL Is In The Books — by Jon Mulkeen world bronze medalist Sofia Assefa to set a on the overall diamond victory. Brussels, Belgium, September 6—Usain meet record of 9:15.06. The pace over the first few kilos was slow- Bolt may have been the headline act at the Lavillenie had first-time clearances at all er than planned, but began to pick up slightly Belgacom Van Damme Memorial, the final heights from 18-½ (5.50) through to 19-2¾ towards the end. leg of the 2013 IAAF Diamond League, but (5.86), after which he was the only vaulter Alamirew proved to have the best kick and teammate Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stole the left in the competition and the Diamond he forged ahead to take the win in 12:58.75 show. Race winner. with former world champ Bernard Lagat The world and Olympic champion set a The French star then moved the bar coming through strongly on the last lap to meet record 10.72 in the 100 to beat USA’s Alex Anderson (10.97) by a big margin. Winner of the men’s 100 here for the past two years, Bolt made it a third victory in a row, Lavillenie has producing a 9.80. Former US cham- won all four pion Michael Rodgers editions of finished 2nd in 9.90 with Jamaica’s world bronze the Diamond medalist Nesta Carter League vault 3rd with 9.94. World 800 champ Mohamed Aman want- ed a fast race and got ex- actly what he asked for.
    [Show full text]
  • 2017 Summer Issue
    Morningsider Summer 2017 Creative writing professor has award-winning book published Morningside College_35662.indd 1 6/19/17 1:55 PM Why I love Morningside I My Morningside College education had a profound impact on my career. I graduated with a double major in economics and business with an emphasis in livestock marketing. But equally important in shaping my career was the broad liberal arts education that Morningside provided along with my major fields of study. I was exposed to literature, history, science and math – all taught by a very engaging and committed faculty. Today, Morningside continues to give students an edge in the job market. Morningside’s general education curriculum focuses on learning outcomes that give students the skills employers value. Morningside graduates are able to think critically, communicate effectively, use ethical reasoning, synthesize information from a variety of perspectives, and use quantitative reasoning to solve problems. What excites me about Morningside’s future are new areas of study that greatly expand career opportunities for students. For example, majors in applied agricultural and food studies, social and behavioral sciences, and not-for-profit management are giving students wide-ranging career options in such diverse areas as food safety, law enforcement and social services. Morningside truly prepared me for life. And it’s very gratifying to see that the college continues to prepare students to lead rewarding and meaningful lives. As a life-long resident of the Siouxland area, I am proud that a large number of Morningside graduates remain in our quad-state area to live and work, actively contributing to the economic, social and cultural vitality of this great area.
    [Show full text]