Central State University Foundation

FY19 ContributorsJune 30, 2018 - July 1, 2019 Report About the Cover Pictured is the leadership of the Central State University Foundation: ($1.3 million) and other real estate situated around the campus constitute its Dr. Derek Anderson, President (right), Dr. Kimberly Brooks, Vice Pres- holdings. As of August 2019, the value of the Foundation’s real estate hold- ident (left) and Dr. Veronica Watkins, Executive Director (standing). ings exceeds $28 million. Below is the full listing of Central State University Foundation Board Foundation leadership this year introduced its new brand. The design and of Trustees. They view stewardship of Foundation resources as their look of the brand is consistent with plans to take the Foundation to a new highest priority. level of fundraising excellence, new program development, and new corpo- CSU Foundation auditors issued an unqualified (clean) opinion of the rate and community collaborations that help our students. The CSUF brand is Foundation’s financial position as of June 30, 2016, 2017 and 2018, the organizing principal that will drive the work of the Foundation. You are and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then invited to visit www.csufdayton.com and learn more about the Foundation’s ended. new brand. The Foundation through its investment committee works close- ly with the Foundation’s financial advisor, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to ensure adherence to the Foundation’s investment policy and spending policy. The investment committee maintains strict management of all endowed funds. The CSU Foundation au- dits reflect growth in the Foundation’s investment portfolio. To read more about the Foundation’s Investment Policy and Spending Policy please go to www.csufdayton.com The Central State University Foundation owns and manages real es- tate benefiting the University. Secured in 2003 and 2005, the Foun- dation owns two student residence halls (cost of construction $16 million) to positively impact student enrollment. The Foundation’s partnership with Marathon Oil resulted in the Speedway gas station being built on campus. The acquisition of the Thomas Kelly Senior House ($200,000), President’s House ($500,000), Dayton Campus

CSU Foundation Board of Trustees Dr. Derek Anderson, Dr. Kimberly Brook, Michael Colbert, Sidney Evans, Vernon Ford, Peter Matthews Deborah Perkins, Stacy Thompson Speare-Hardy, Alvin Tucker, Dr. Charles Whitehead Executive Director’s Message

hen you give through the Ohio’s new technological economy. Central State University Foun- The Institute’s first training session will Wdation you are linking arms with fellow be spring semester 2020. alumni and friends who have had profound The Foundation has joined hands with impact on the University. Their involvement Allwell, formerly Buckeye Health, to and support has enabled the Alma Mater enhance 1887 Legacy Society work- to construct and renovate buildings, imple- shops. The workshops will feature ment new academic programming, increase detailed information on Wills, wealth enrollment and most importantly, offer building through insurance, and how to scholarships to students enabling them to navigate the complexities of Medicare. earn Central State University degrees. This past year the foundation conducted Every gift the Foundation receives has a sto- two workshops with alumni and friends ry. We invite you to learn more about a few that were well attended and proved to be of the individuals making significant contri- helpful to those in attendance. We will be butions and the difference they have made- visiting your alumni chapter and conduct- indeed are making to the Alma Mater. ing 1887 Legacy Society workshops during the academic school year. There is a common thread that binds the stories of exceptional Centralians - Philan- In May the Foundation held its annual “a thropy. Each individual highlighted in this Night for Philanthropy” gala. Much appre- report has either been inducted into the ciation to all who attended and special 1887 Legacy Society, and/or the Sustained congratulations goes to those alumni in- Philanthropist Society. ducted into the 1887 Legacy Society or the Sustained Philanthropist Society. We thank Also, contained in this report is exciting in- you for your support of the Alma Mater and formation about the newly developed JAVA look forward to one day inducting you into CODING AND DATA MODELING INSTITUTE. one of the giving societies. The Institute is designed to prepare minori- ty and low income students for careers in Dr. Veronica Watkins Every Act of Giving has a Story …

Numerous alumni and friends, by giving through the Central State dollars. He personally donated University Foundation, have established their legacy at the Alma over $800,000 to fund a Robot- Mater. They choose to give for varied and unique reasons: ics Program, purchased the CSU Dayton Campus and established • To honor a loved one who recently passed. a scholarship fund all of which • To give a student the opportunity to succeed through scholarship. bears his name. • To pay tribute to an influential faculty member whose teachings The Alma Mater honored Dr. were life-changing. Elam on many occasions. He was named Alumnus of the Year 2003, • To address a specific need at the University. Alumni Top Contributor in 2007, Whatever the reason one thing is certain—every act of giving has a 2008 and 2009. In 2013, Presi- story. Here we share some of those stories and invite you to go to the dent Cynthia Jackson Hammond Foundation’s website, csufdayton.com to learn more about the indi- named Dr. Elam recipient of the viduals making a difference at the Alma Mater: President’s distinguished chair. Dr. James A. Elam’54— one of the A true centralian, Dr. James A a spirit of giving top minori- Elam’54, passed away Tuesday, ty, indeed February 3, 2015. Like most students, James Elam businesses ______struggled to pay the costs of in the state attendance to the University. of Ohio. “Dr. Elam was a friend, the greatest In addition to earning academ- term of endearment one ‘Omega ic scholarships, and taking out He was also man’ can bestow on another.” student loans he had to secure a known for job on campus. Driven to excel, making a difference in the lives of Anthony Fairbanks, Omega Psi Phi James graduated as president individuals and the community v v v of the Class of 1954, earning a in which he lived. His continuous degree in biology. support of Central State Univer- sity was legendary. Jim Larry and Ronald Thomas “Giving is not only right, its smart” contributed time, wis- “We believe we can accomplish dom and cash gifts. He greater things together than we served twelve years on the Cen- can individually.” In 1958, Dr. Elam founded Bel- tral State University Foundation monte Park Laboratories, a test- Board of Trustees. He was chair- our years ago, Alumni Larry ing agency for area hospitals lo- man of several major fundraising Fand Ronald Thomas wanted cated in Dayton, Ohio. Known for campaigns, the restoration of to change their way of giving being a demanding and shrewd Marauder Football ($1.5 million) to Central State University. They businessman, James Elam turned and two alumni challenge pro- made a decision to combine their Belmonte Park Laboratories into grams that raised over $4 million giving and establish an endow- ment to assist students majoring Joshua Isaac Smith In November 2014 Smith received in elementary education. They the Thurgood Marshall College created the Larry J. Thomas and nown as “JI” by everyone in the Fund HBCU Alumnus of the Year Dr. Ronald P. Thomas Endowed KCSU family, Joshua earned a award at the 26th Annual TMCF Scholarship Fund in the Central Bachelor of Science degree from Awards Gala. In March 2014, Mr. State University Foundation. Central State University in 1963. Josh worked as a high school “WCSU Radio station is not The purpose of the endowment teacher in Washington D.C. He just a teaching station for is to award scholarships to fresh- also taught Biology and Chem- man students interested in ma- istry at the University of Akron, our students, its a vital joring in Elementary Education, where he also studied law. communications vehicle Secondary Education, or Social in the Wilberforce In 1978 he founded the comput- Studies. Their scholarships pro- community…” vide a most important “bridge” er firm, Maxima Corp. By 1993 for education students needing the company had revenues over Smith donated $1million to Cen- additional funding to remain in $41million and had been ranked tral State University, the largest school. by Black Enterprise magazine at number 33 in its listings of individual gift in the history of minority businesses. Joshua the school. Joshua Smith is a serves as a Trustee on a number member of the John W. Garland of corporate boards, and has and Carolyn Garland Society been a strong advocate for black ($100,000 and above) entrepreneurship. Due to his enormous success, Josh became v v v known as the “leading spokes- Doris Nicholson, was a great person for Centralian The Thomas brothers not only Black busi- wanted to help students, but also nessmen hen one thinks of the excel- through their giving they wanted under the Wlence of Central State Univer- to motivate their fellow alumni to Regan sity, one thinks of Doris Nicholson engage in philanthropy. and Bush ‘51, who recently passed away. adminis- Doris was a loyal, passionate, and Their philosophy of giving was trations. active Centralian. derived from their upbringing. As Today Joshua Smith is managing Dr. Thomas has stated “It is truly As a student, Doris was taught partner and chairman of the not a hardship for Larry and I to in the “Central State” way. She Coaching Group a position he give since we grew up with very became an outstanding teacher has held since 1998. little. Having little prepared us for whose educational philosophy the responsibility of giving. We Always a consistent donor, Josh- was to create a classroom en- learned to appreciate the simple ua has also served as President vironment where children can things in life, thus it is easy to of the Central State University change, grow, and meet their be generous now that we have Foundation and been an strong unlimited potential. She not only much.” advocate for its activities. He also had a commitment to children, served as an advisor to former but to their parents as well. She v v v President John W. Garland and understood that a child’s edu- current President Cynthia Jackson cational success depended in Hammond. large measure on the parent and Every Act of Giving has a Story …

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Central State University Foundation pays tribute teacher working together as a David L. Henderson He is still reaching back. A proud to Centralian Doristeam. Nicholson She employed ‘51 this philoso- son of the Alma Mater, David phy everyday during her 27-year each One… Teach One is the proclaims that CSU made a differ- When one thinks of the excellence of Central State University, one thinks of Doris Nicholson ‘51. mantra that best describes This week we lost a loyal, passionate, and activecareer Centralian. in the Scarsdale, New York R ence in his life at every opportu- David L. Henderson Sr. During his As a student, Doris was taught in the fundraisingSchool nity. He has established the David “Central State” way. She became an activitiesDistrict in and long and distinguished career in L. Henderson Sr. scholarship fund outstanding teacher whose educational her lovely education, he established himself philosophy was to create a classroom homeChicago and was in the Central State University environment where children can change, a consistent not just an excellent adminis- grow, and meet their unlimited potential. contributorSchool Foundation to ensure that no She not only had a commitment to toDistrict. the Alma She trator and teacher, but as a wise student will be denied an oppor- children but to their parents as well. She Mater. She man sharing his wisdom with the understood that a child’s educational wasreceived induct- tunity for a Central State Univer- success depended in large measure on the ednumerous into the youth of Dayton. David greeted sity degree for lack of financial parent and teacher working together as a 1887 Legacy each student with a firm hand- team. She employed this philosophy Societyawards thus and resources. everyday during her 27-year career in the establishing shake and a smile while espous- Scarsdale, New York School District and accoladesDoris Nicholson, during ‘51 herher teaching perma- Chicago School District. She received numer-career.nent legacy with the Alma Mater. ing words v v v ous awards and accolades during her teaching Yes, without question Doris was a Centralian. of encour- career. On behalf of the CSU Foundation Board of Doris Nicholson was active in the General DorisTrustees, Nicholson we simply say, was“Thank active You”. in the agement Alumni Association. She served as President General Alumni Association. She and life of the Chicago Alumni Chapter, organized Veronica Watkins Dr. Frank Black’ 67 the National Alumni Association’s off-cam- Executive Director guidance. pus Chicago Conference, hosted numerous “GiftingCentral State our University children Foundation & Dr. Donald Black an equal opportunity Today, hundreds r. Frank Black’ 67 on May 3, to succeed” of Day- 2019 was inducted into the CSUF - Helping You Support The Alma Mater D tonians celebrate the influence John W. Garland and Carolyn Far- served as President of the Chi- Henderson as had on their lives, row Garland Society, the highest cago Alumni Chapter, organized often citing the “ Old Roth High donor society at the Alma Mater. the National Alumni Association’s School Days.” Dr. Black was honored for es- off-campus Chicago Conference, tablishing the Dr. Frank Black’67 A strong advocate of education, hosted numerous fundraising and Dr. Donald Black Endowed David L Henderson earned his activities in her lovely home and Teacher Education Fund. was a consistent contributor to Bachelor of Science degree from His story is about providing a the Alma Mater. For her many, Central State University, and pathway for young people to be many contributions to the Alma a Master of Arts, University of educated. Life long educators, Dr. Mater, Doris Nicholson was Dayton. His expertise and work Frank Black and his twin brother, inducted into the 1887 Legacy ethic allowed him to enjoy a Dr. Donald Black who recent- Society thus establishing a per- thirty-five year career in Dayton ly passed spent their careers manent legacy of greatness. Public Schools where he served in various educational adminis- making a tangible difference in v v v trative positions including Middle the lives of young people. They School Principle and High School understood the difference black Assistant Principle. teachers, particular Black males SHARE YOUR STORY! As you make your contribution to the Foundation, why not share your giving story with other alumni. Send your giving story to, [email protected] can play in providing structure, “A memorial endowment is and Research from The Ohio demanding consistency of effort, the best way to honor my State University. Today he is pro- and insisting discipline be an fessor emeritus in the College of every day part of the classroom beloved brother Donald” Education and Behavioral Scienc- in urban school districts. Put es at the University of Tennessee tral State University Way.” The Dr. at Martin. Frank Black’67 and Dr. Donald Through his giving, Dr. Frank Black Endowed Teacher Educa- Black is challenging the Central tion Fund will provide funding State University alumni commu- for future Black male teachers in nity to contribute more dollars perpetuity for student scholarships. Dr. Donald Black earned his Hatcher Day music education Bachelors and simply, Black male students do Masters degrees at Wayne State well when they have Black male ennis Champion, Hatcher Day University (Detroit) and his Ph.D. teachers to motivate and encour- T‘59 still playing Tennis at age in music education from the Uni- age them. 84. versity of Michigan. He retired in He won the Today, through his giving Dr. 2003 as Professor Emeritus from 2016 Na- Black consistently challenges Clarion State University (PA) after tional Tennis Central State University student 30 years of teaching and service Tournament recruiters, faculty and alumni as Chair of the Department of (NTT) in Fort to encourage more black male Music. students to consider elementary Lauderdale, Alumnus Frank Black earned his education as a plausible career Florida. at BS Degree in Elementary Educa- option. Further, he wants stu- the tender age of 81. tion at Central State University, dents to be taught the principles MA Degree in Sociology, and “Central State University of elementary teaching the “Cen- PHD in Educational Evaluation prepared me for my life’s work” WE NEED YOUR HELP! The Tom Joyner Foundation and Central State University Foundation have As a student Hatcher majored in identified 72 CSU students that will need scholarship assistance to return to elementary education and spent school fall 2019. Together we should like to assist these students by offering Tom Joyner Scholarships to each student. his 30-year teaching career in To do so, we need your help!. Washington D.C. Like many other Please make a contribution to the Tom Joyner Scholarship Campaign. You can alumni, Hatcher Day took pride in send your gift to the Central State University Foundation, PO Box 64, Dayton, teaching the Central State Univer- Ohio 45401-0064. sity way. DO YOU KNOW: “Party with a Purpose Why the Central State University Foundation endowment spend- ing policy is 5%? Since 2000, the Central State Uni- versity Foundation’s endowment management philosophy has been governed by the IRS mandated hilanthropist, Community P 5% spending rule and an annually Activist, Entertainer, and yes DJ, reviewed investment policy. The IRS Tom Joyner has announced his spending rule dictates how much of retirement (2019) from his nation- the endowed portfolio must be spent ally acclaimed radio program the “ annually to maintain the Foundation’s Tom Joyner Morning Show.” Tom’s tax-exempt status. radio program is heard in one It should be noted here that the 5% hundred markets with an audi- rule is broadly adopted by non-profit ence of more than eight million organizations. It establishes the people. Of this number 16,000 baseline for spending. avid listeners are Centralians. Employing a 5% spending policy de- Tom has been, indeed is, a major mands that the Central State Universi- contributor to Central State Uni- ty Foundation have an annual rate of served as our commencement versity. True to his mantra, “Party return on its endowment investments speaker, student motivational With A Purpose”, Tom Joyner has that exceeds the rate of inflation, the speaker, and gala keynote speak- contributed to or helped CSU spending percentage (5%) and allow er. Tom Joyner has made a tangi- for endowment growth. raise over $1.4 million in various ble difference to CSU. Thus in 2008-2009 the Foundation ad- fundraising campaigns. Tom justed its investment policy to assume Joyner’s “You Can Go “ student To honor Tom, the CSU Foun- additional risk. Further, it established recruitment campaign resulted dation has established the Tom specific “return on investment” in an enrollment increase of 100 Joyner Endowed Scholarship Fund objectives with its financial managers, students each year from 2003 to ensure his legacy will always be Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. -2006. Central State University has a part of the Alma Mater. Again, the objective is to assure been designated Tom Joyner’s July 12, 2019, the city of Colum- consistent spending and endowment School of the Month more than bus, Ohio and Central State growth. Over the past decade, this has any HBCU, with the exception of University Foundation publicly been accomplished. Tuskegee University. expressed appreciation to Tom The Investment Committee conducts He promoted CSU both nationally at the “One More Time-extrava- quarterly reviews of the financial port- on his syndicated radio show and ganza featuring Bootsy Collins, folio with Merrill Lynch and together in partnership with WROU Day- Babyface, and Kem.” 14,000 fans they review the investment policy and ton. CSU Presidents’ and senior of Tom Joyner attended the event. its strategic asset allocations. staff have been frequent guests Foundation officials attending The Foundation working with the University administration establishes on the show. Finally, he hosted the official retirement ceremo- spending priorities-scholarships, CSU alumni as part of his wide- ny included Derek Anderson, capital expenditures, and program ly popular Sky Show in Atlanta, CSUF President, and Dr. Kimberly development. Detroit, and Philadelphia. He has Brooks, CSUF Vice President. a Night for Philanthropy

he Central State Uni- culture of philanthropy amongst Tversity Foundation its 16,000 alumni and friends. It is hosted its annual “a Night equally committed to highlight- for Philanthropy”, May 3, ing those who give and publically 2019 at the Dayton Club. saying -Thank you! The program included For more information on “a Night induction ceremonies for for Philanthropy” and the two the Sustained Philanthro- giving societies, please visit www. pist Society and 1887 Leg- csufdayton.com acy Society. Alumni who were inducted included John E. Angell, Dr. Frank S. Black, Ronald E. Goldsber- Left: Ms. Shannon LeRue, songstress. ry, Mark Hatcher, Dr. Dave Henderson, June Moss, Below: actress Taraji P. Henson (left) and mistress of ceremony, Natasha Williams. Larry Thomas and Dr. Ron- ald Thomas. This small, dedicated group has contributed over $500,000 to support the work of the Foundation. The Foundation’s Execu- tive Director, Dr. Veronica Watkins gave a pre- sentation on “The Foundation and its many contributions to the Alma Mater”. The celeb- rity guest was Ms. Shannon LeRue. Ms. LeRue, classically trained, is long time member of the Dayton Opera. She has been called to sing at countless engagements across the nation and overseas. Her performance was described as Did you know? ... breath taking by one guest and was rewarded The celebrity guests appearing at the “a Night for with a standing ovation. Philanthropy” gala and supporting the fundrais- The Central State University Foundation es- ing efforts of the Foundation in addition to Mrs. tablished a Night for Philanthropy circa 2007 Shannon LeRue have included actresses Della to honor alumni and friends who have made Reese and Taraji P. Henson, noted author Maggie significant contributions to the Alma Mater. Anderson, Alumnus Joshua Smith, and several The Foundation is committed to establishing a other noted celebrities. FY19 Contributors List July 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019

Addie Hudson Carolyn King Dr. Jerry R. Cummings Addiebelle Frazier Carrie Caldwell Dr. John E. Angell Alberta S. Coleman Cassandra E. Easterly Dr. Joseph N. Gardner Alessandro Rengan Charles Smith Dr. Ollie M. Knight Alice Callier Charles Whitehead Dr. Ronald Thomas Alice M. Tigget Cheryl S. Johnson Drexel A. Greene Alice M. Windom Chester C. Pryor Earl L. Smith Alice Tigget Chester Johnson Eddie Collins Allen Stephen Chester Robinson Eddie L. Collins, Ph.D. Alma Rangel Christopher Myrick Edward Feaster Almon Sims Jr. Claude Ellis Eileen Sangster Alpha L. Benson Col. Chester F. Johnson Elizabeth Battle Alvin Tucker Constance Haynes Elizabeth R. Stevenson Andrew James Cooper L. Smith Erma L. Kareem Ann B. Adams Cordelia A. Harris Ernest Ford Annie Gregory-Dream Craig L. Metcalfe Ernest Mosely Anthony M. Evans CSU Alumni, Class of 1963 Ester Brooks Antoinette L. Adkins Dana Drummer Esther Brooks Arthur I. Linder, Sr. Dana R. Johnson Felicia Hill Arthur Means, Jr. Darryl E. Mathis Felicia Hill Audrena Spence David L. Henderson Francis V. Goins Auggeretto Battiste Deborah Feldman and Karla R. Goins Beatrice Jenkins Deborah J. Jackson Fred C. Bell, Jr. Betty L. Johnson Deborah M. Eldridge Fred Conway, Jr. Betty Gardin Deborah Perkins Frederick B. Moore, Sr. Betty L. Noakes Dennis L. Wells, Sr. Gail J. Young Henry Johnson Beula Lucas Dennis L. Wells, Sr. George A. Gillian Ida H. Lane Beverly A. Lipscomb Derek Anderson George Gilliam Imani Pearls Bevette Decoux Diane B. Imes Gertrude Barwick Irene D. Sellers Booker Thomas Dianna Alexander Glenda E. Jones Isaac Walker Booker Thomas Brown, Jr. Dianne Cook Gloria Bell Isabelle P. Lewis Bradley Biggs Dianne P. Cook Grace M. Ferguson Isaiah Lipsey Calvert Toll Roads Don H. Steed Gregory Place Issac Walker Distribution Fund DonateWell-Gooddonegreat Gwendolyn R. James J. Anita Clark Candace E. Stepp Donna B. Price Gwendolyn Rosegreen Jacquelline M. Cooper Carl Tuggle Doris Nichols Smith Harland P. Alexander Jaiza Page Carol B. King Douglas B. Jackson Harold Flowers James A. Wright Carol Finley-Johnson Dr. Andrew B. James Harry K. Good, III Ph.D. James Bragg Carol Williams Dr. Donald Daniels Helen L. Gray James E. Robinson, ‘62 Carolyn Gibson Dr. Frank Black Henry D. Johnson James Farmer James Harris James N. Washington Linda Edwards Phillip M. Bland Stacy Thompson Janice Davis Keener Linda Mcdowell Phyllis Hayes Stanley E. Smith Janice Keener Linda Payne Piper Black Stanley W. Smith Janie G. Dukes Lois M. Pelekoudas Quelina M. Jordan Steven Clark Jean D. Shoates Lois Mcguire R. A. Moss Susan Elizabeth Jeffery Rudolf Lois Patricia Mcguire Rachel M. Scott and Jackson-Harold Flower Jennie E. Perkins Loraine Glenn Ralph Price Tau Lamnda Omega Chapter Jessica E. Bulley Loretta Piggee Raymond G. Roney of Alpha Joan A. Craig Lorna Harris Reginald Darryl Williams Teal K. Ellington Joan J. Owens Lucy Jett Reginald S. Lee The GE Foundation Joan Shoates M. Rosetta Hunter Relda A. Moss The Nord Family Foundation John Cowherd Malcolm Williams Rena Parks Theodore W. Gates John E. Cowherd Margaret C. Bullard Rhine Mclin Thomas Craft, Sr. Phd John M. Holden Jr. Marguerite K. Fields Richard A. Thompson Thomas J. Craft, Sr. John S. Williams Marilyn Cargile Richard Clay Dixon Thomas Turner John Shoates Marilyn K. Cooper Richard J. Wade Tiara L. Love Joseph Gardner Marion Griffin, Jr. Richard Riddle Tiney Crosby Joseph H. Gard Marjorie J. Alexander Robert Fitzgerald Tiney M. Crosby Joseph H. Gardner, III Mark A. Richardson, ‘73 Robert L. Herring, Sr. Tonya Cheatham Joseph Johnson Marsha Bonner Robert L. Echols Tracie A. Broadnax Joseph V. Johnson, Jr. Martha Anne Thomas Robert Sharpton Ulus E. Sturghill Joyce B. Beatty Martin Rutledge Roberta Moseley Veda A. Carter Joyce Willis Mary Fahrenbruck Rodney Wyse Vernon Ford Judy Lynette Greene Mary Lois Gross Roger L. Deans Vernon N. Ford June Moss Mary Smiley Ronald Albright Veronica Watkins June R. Moss Mattie Berry Ronald C. Hill Victoria Dawson Karla Y. Radford Maxine Carthan Ronald D. Garland Victoria Scruse Kathleen Rose Melodi M. Fields Roosevelt Jones Vivian Marsh Kenneth M. Lawrence Michael Colbert Rosalyn A. Given Vivian Stewart Kettering Foundation Mike Burns Rosetta Robins Walmart Kim Hazel Morris W. Moss, Jr Roxanna C. Wright Wanda Stewart Kimberly Brooks Muriel K. Gallaher Ruth R. Hazel Warren Badgett Kimberly Burris Myrna J. Mitchell-Withers Sally Blommel Warren K. Badgett Kristie King Nancy Bolden Sandra Harper Wayne Cauthen Lalehia L. Bethea Nancy T. Bolden Sandra J. Huff Wellesley S. Washington, Jr. Larry S. Iles Network for Good Shell Foundation Willard G. Brown, Jr. Larry Thomas Nida Rowan Sheree Y. Harris William H. Wiley Lashanda Harrison Jackson Nolan Dawkins Sherlyn R. Heard-Smith Willie Craig Leo W. Grissom Olivia F. Mackey Sherri J. Walton Your Cause - Corp Leon Tucker O’tool C. Craft, Jr. Shireley Dreakward Employee Giving Program Leonard M. Johnson Peggienne Harrison Shirley L. Bivins, ‘74 Yvette Coursey Leroy Edwards Peggy Miguda Sidney Evans Yvonne Everett Linda B. Benson Peter Matthews Sidney H. Evans Zad T. White & Company Should your name be inadvertently omitted, please accept our sincere apologies and contact us at [email protected] or 937- 640-1214. The Central State University Foundation, an official 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is authorized by the IRS to receive, invest, manage, and dispose of gifts, bequests, art, cash and securities, and other contributions in accordance with the educational objectives of Central State University and the expressed wishes and desires of the donors. JAVA CODING AND DATA MODELING INSTITUTE

minority student graduates the listings required some level workplace is no exception. Irre- A from college in 2017 with a of computer coding skills. Un- spective of a students’ academ- major in business management. fortunately too many minority/ ic discipline- business manage- His experience with the college low income students do not have ment, finance, music, politics, placement office leads him to access to coding and data mod- medicine, computer science, or an entry-level position paying eling training. Amongst HBCU’s the arts- they will be required $24,000. He decides not to accept only Spelman College and How- to use computer coding/data the position opting instead to at- ard University offer such training. modeling skills as the founda- tend a University of Pennsylvania tion for conceptualizing, visual- To address the lack of minority sponsored coding boot camp at a izing and communicating ideas. access to coding training, the cost of $15,500. He completes the Minority students are simply Central State University Foun- coding boot camp, participates in not developing the required dation has developed the Java a 20 week paid internship, and on skills. Coding and Data Modeling November 26, 2018 accepted a Institute, a 16-week program with • Computer coding jobs are full time Product Manager’s posi- an intensive hands on curric- considered high wage jobs tion with Xfinity Home, a Division ulum, career services and job with career paths paying on of Comcast at a salary of $90,000. placement components. Institute average $57,000 a year. There We could cite other real life graduates will possess the cod- is a demand for minority col- examples, but the point is clear. ing skills necessary to compete lege graduates with computer There is a growing demand for for entry-level jobs in the digital coding and data modeling skills minorities with coding and data workplace. The rationale for such to compete for entry-level jobs management skills. a program is: in the new digital economy. A 2017 study of 26 million job ads • Technology has permeated • Existing Java Coding programs nationwide revealed that half of every aspect of life, and the are cost prohibitive. The cost of tuition ranges from $15,000 to $20,000 per 14-week session. • The Central State University Foundation Java Coding and Data Modeling Institute will provide quality computing teaching, and intensive coding training to minority college graduates at an affordable cost. The first Institute session will be held spring 2020. For additional information, please contact Dr. Veronica Watkins at csufounda- [email protected], or 937-640-1214.