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Dr. Jerryl Briggs Named Valley's Eighth President A Publication of Mississippi Valley State University for Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends | October 2017 • Vol. 14 Edition 8 DR. JERRYL BRIGGS NAMED VALLEY’S EIGHTH PRESIDENT ITTA BENA– An impromptu meeting by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning on the campus of Mississippi Valley State University ended in a standing ovation Oct. 19 as the crowd celebrated the naming of Dr. Jerryl Briggs as MVSU’s eighth president. Members of the IHL Board met earlier that morning, unanimously selecting Briggs as the man for the job before heading to Itta Bena to formally announce the news–just in time for the Homecoming 2017 weekend. Briggs had served as Acting President of the University since June 15. He previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “It is indeed an honor and blessing to be named the eighth President of Mississippi Valley State University,” Briggs said during his remarks. “I would like to thank search committee chair, Trustee Shane Hooper and the entire IHL Board for having the confidence in me to lead Valley. I would also like to thank our Valley family for their support and encouragement, and we will surely continue to keep ‘Valley in Motion.’” good financial shape. for the operational well-being of the university, After listening to the concerns of MVSU assessing the university needs through formal From fall 2013 to fall 2016, the university has students, employees, alumni and stakeholders structures and constant contact and involvement seen an increase in enrollment each year for a during a half-day of listening session the with all constituents of the university. total change of 11.4 percent. week prior, Trustee Shane Hooper, chair of While at Mississippi Valley, Dr. Briggs has the Mississippi Valley State University Board In the past four years, the university’s cash helped to reestablish the University College Search Committee, said it was clear that Briggs position has improved by 47 percent. The days model which led to successfully improving the was a good fit. of cash on- hand have improved by 65 percent, University’s retention rate by 10 percent for fall from 63 days of cash on hand to 105 days. “Throughout the listening sessions held last 2014 and 12 percent for fall 2015. He worked week, we heard the Valley community say “Mississippi Valley State University is on an collectively with MVSU staff to increase overall that the university’s next president should be upward trajectory,” Hooper said. “Dr. Briggs university enrollment, resulting in more than someone with vision who will bring stability to has played an integral role in creating this a 200 percent increase in dual enrollment the office and build on the current success,” said momentum on campus, and we have full students for fall 2016 and an overall 11.4% Hooper. “Dr. Briggs clearly has a commitment confidence that, under his leadership, this will within the last three years. He also managed to the history, legacy, culture and mission of the continue.” a $17 million capital improvement project for university, as well as a vision for the future.” As Executive Vice President and Chief the university’s athletic complex, with additional Hooper pointed out that the campus is on a Operating Officer, Dr. Briggs served as the planning underway for renovations to residence good trajectory with solid enrollment and in ranking vice president with direct oversight See “President” page 9 DAVIS-GREEN TAPPED AS MVSU’S NEW COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR ITTA BENA– Mississippi Valley State first-hand knowledge of the assets and unique University recently named Brittany Davis- challenges we have facing the Mississippi Delta, Green as its new director of Communication as well as her diverse skill set and experience in and Marketing. the communications and marketing sphere, An experienced journalist turned public makes her the ideal fit,” Shaw said. We are relations professional, Green began in her new expecting great things from Brittany as we role at MVSU Oct. 2. continue to expand MVSU’s prominence in the world of higher education.” A native of Indianola, Miss., she previously served as the Chief Communications Green said she is looking forward to Officer and Branding Identity for Coahoma collaborating with members of MVSU Community College in Clarksdale, Miss., community in her new role. where she played an integral role in growing “Valley is a special place that offers unique the institution’s social media following and opportunities for individuals to develop enhancing its media exposure. educationally as well as personally. I look Prior to that, she was an award-winning forward to working with the leadership team journalist with the Mississippi Press Association and the entire MVSU community as we push for The Enterprise-Tocsin newspaper. forward in solidarity to continue living up to our slogan, ‘One Team. One Goal. One Valley. At MVSU, Green serves as the University’s …In Motion.’” official spokesperson and leads the Office of Communications and Marketing in its efforts Green obtained a bachelor’s degree in to develop integrated marketing strategies and Journalism and a master’s degree in Liberal to promote a positive image of the University. Studies from Delta State University. She is a member of the College Public Relations “Receiving the opportunity to work for a region and across the world.” university that plays such a pivotal role in the Association of Mississippi and the Kappa livelihood of my home, the Mississippi Delta, is Interim Vice President of University Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha indeed an honor,” said Green. I’m excited about Advancement Dameon Shaw is excited to Sorority, Incorporated. the opportunity to accentuate the myriad of welcome Green aboard. Green currently resides in Cleveland, Miss. positive things happening here at MVSU and “We have a talented Communications and with her husband, LeMarrick, and their two to highlight the impact Valley is making in this Marketing team here at MVSU, and Brittany’s children—LeMarrick Jr. and Bailei. MVSU MALE ATHLETES AWARDED FOR HIGHEST GRADUATION RATE IN STATE STARKVILLE–Mississippi standard for student athletes, which in turn Valley State University encourages high graduation rates. (MVSU) male athletes have MVSU Acting President Jerryl Briggs said been making big wins inside that earning the coveted award is indicative of the classroom, and they of the institution’s theme–“One Team. One have the trophy to prove it. Goal. One Valley. ...In Motion.” MVSU was the recipient of “We’re really doing some great, positive things the “David Halbrook Award at MVSU and receiving this award shows that for Academic Achievement our male athletes are not only performing in Among Athletes” in the Men’s the classroom, but that they are also graduating Public University Division and that’s really what we are all about as a Oct. 3 during the 84th annual university,” Briggs said. Halbrook Awards Luncheon. Briggs said outperforming the other seven Hosted at Mississippi State public Mississippi universities is not only a University as part of the testament to the hard work and dedication Mississippi Association of of the students, but to the faculty and staff as Colleges and Universities well. Annual Conference, the annual event is organized “Being recognized as the highest achiever to recognize colleges and amongst the (Mississippi Institute of Higher universities that achieve and maintain high academic See “Atheletes” page 7 2 WEISS NAMED MVSU 2017 HUMANITIES TEACHER OF THE YEAR ITTA BENA– Associate Professor Dr. John in choral music as it is Dr. Weiss holds a Bachelor of Music degree Weiss has been selected by the Mississippi in any other academic in Music Education from Boston University’s Valley State University Office of Academic discipline,” Weiss said. School for the Arts, a Master of Fine Arts Affairs as the Humanities Teacher of the Year. “Learning and degree in Choral Conducting from the Each year the Mississippi Humanities Council performing only one University of California at Irvine and a Doctor recognizes October’s designation as Arts and style of music because of Musical Arts degree in Choral Conducting Humanities Month by bestowing Humanities it is what students from the University of Arizona. Teacher Awards to outstanding faculty in already know and, He has presented interest sessions at the traditional humanities fields at colleges and therefore, already like is Northwest Division Conference of the universities across the state. WEISS not educational,” Weiss American Choral Directors Association, the Weiss is the associate professor of music and explained. However, Washington Music Educators Association choir director at MVSU, where he conducts studying and presenting a wide variety of State Conference, the Oregon Music the University Choir and Valley Singers. choral music creates a broader perspective that Educators Association, All-State Conference He also teaches Applied Voice, Choral can lead to more informed decision-making and adjudicated prestigious voice competitions Conducting, and Secondary Choral Methods about what is good, what is not and why. Also, such as the Singer of the Year contest in Los and Materials. students can learn that there may be more Angeles and the National Association of than one way to express the same thought or Teachers of Singing Artist Award Regional “I am pleased, honored and humbled to accept emotion.” Competition in Seattle. the Humanities Teacher of the Year Award As a bass, Dr. Weiss was a Metropolitan and to join past recipients whom I admire and Weiss feels the presentation will showcase Opera Regional Finalist and won first prize respect,” Weiss said. why learning different types of music is an in the Associazione Lirica Italo-Americana essential component in growing a university As part of the nomination, Weiss will give a Mario Del Monaco Voice Competition.
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