THE CLASS OF SPRING 2020 ANDCelebrating THE GOLDEN CLASS OF 1970

Virtual Commencement Ceremony May 1, 2020 at Noon CONTENTS The Order of Exercises...... 4 Dr . Quinton T . Ross, Jr ., President...... 6 Commencement Speaker: Susan L . Taylor...... 8 The History of ...... 9 Honoring Our Faculty and Staff Retirees...... 10 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps...... 11 The Legacy of the Golden Anniversary...... 12 The Class of Spring 2020...... 14 Graduation with Academic Distinction...... 16 Order of Presentation of Degrees...... 18 CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL College of Education (ELPL)...... 19 College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Ph .D .)...... 19 College of Health Sciences (D .P .T .) ...... 19 College of Education (M .E .)...... 21 College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (M .S .)...... 22 College of Health Sciences (M .S .O .T .)...... 22 College of Health Sciences (M .S .P .O .)...... 23 Percy J . Vaughn, Jr . College of Business Administration (M .S .A .) ...... 24 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (M .A .)...... 24 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (M .S .W .)...... 24 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences...... 25 College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics ...... 28 Percy J . Vaughn, Jr . College of Business Administration ...... 29 College of Education ...... 30 College of Health Sciences...... 32 College of Visual and Performing Arts...... 33 University College ...... 34 The Academic Processional...... 35 Academic Regalia...... 35 The Alabama State University Mace...... 36 The History of the University Seal...... 37 Colleges and Schools...... 37 Alabama State University Board of Trustees...... 41 1867 to 2020 Administration...... 42 153 Years of Service to Education Academic Deans...... 43 Commencement Steering Committee ...... 43 2 The Order of Exercises Class of Spring 2020 Alumni Association Induction ...... Cromwell Handy Director of Alumni Relations President Quinton T. Ross, Jr., Presiding Pledge for Graduates Processional: Noon Being mindful that we are confronted by life in the larger world, and being conscious of our obligation to be both Prelude ...... Selected Music faithful followers and dependable leaders, we, the members of the Class of 2020, do hereby covenant with one Processional ...... “Pomp and Circumstance” ...... Edward . Elgar another, and with all other alumni of Alabama State University, to be worthy sons and daughters of our alma mater; “Fanfare and Processional” ...... James Ployhar to realize in ourselves high standards of integrity and competence; to fulfill in ourselves her traditions of unselfish The University Wind Ensemble service to mankind; to up building and support; and in the days and years that be ahead, to meet with dignity and *Posting of the Colors ...... Air Force ROTC Color Guard fortitude whatever comes to us personally . Detachment 019 *University Hymn ...... University Choir ...... McCall/ Arr . Thomas Lyle *The National Anthem ...... “The Star Spangled Banner” ...... Francis Scott Soloist, Denaye Bolden Soloist, Tyrone Hayes Soloist, Tyler Mitchell Instructor of Music/Voice “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ...... J .W . Johnson/J .R . Johnson University Hymn Soloist, Dr . Cordelia Anderson Alabama State, O Mother Dear Assistant Professor of Voice Again we come to thee Invocation ...... Rev . Cromwell Handy Our pains and sorrows we forget Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church When e’er thy face we see, Montgomery, Ala . O happy harbor, blessed place Greetings ...... Darrell . . Hudson O sweet and pleasant soil, President of the ASU Board of Trustees In thee we hope, in thee we trust For thee we pray and toil . Introduction of the Commencement Speaker ...... President Ross II Commencement Address ...... Susan L . Taylor Thy Sons and Daughters love thy halls Founder & CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement Aglow with truth and light and Editor-in-Chief Emerita of Essence Magazine And every heart beats true to thee, Music ...... “I’ll Stand” ...... Arr . Raymond Wise In whom there is no night . The University Choir O Alma Mater, fair and dear, Tyler Mitchell, Soloist We proudly hail thy name Dr . Kristofer Sanchack, Conductor Which far and near is known and loved Presentation of Golden Diplomas ...... Cromwell Handy And crowned with glowing fame . Director of Alumni Relations III Thy campus flowers and shady walks Conferring of Degrees ...... President. . Ross Bring thoughts of Marion Green Presentation of Academic Deans ...... Dr . Carl S . Pettis Before thy trials in Beulah Vale, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Which God from us did screen, Presentation of Candidates for Degrees ...... Deans of Degree-Granting Colleges But now we stand on College Heights Reading of the Names of Candidates ...... Dr . Wendy R . Coleman, Associate Professor Content with God’s decree Department of Theatre Arts For all He does is right and good and makes for Liberty . Dr . Angela Davis, Professor Department of Occupational Therapy *Benediction ...... Rev . Cromwell Handy Dr . Raynetta Prevo-Williams, Associate Professor Recessional ...... “Fanfare and Recessional” ...... James Ployhar Department of Mathematics and Computer Science The University Wind Ensemble 4 5 Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr. Dr . Quinton T . Ross, Jr ., currently serves as the 15th President of Alabama State University . Prior to becoming President of his alma mater, he had begun his fourth term in the Alabama State Senate after having been elected to his first term in 2002 . Message from While serving in the Senate, Dr . Ross distinguished himself as a true statesman and was one of seven African Americans serving in the Alabama State Senate . In 2015, the President he was elected as the first African American male Senate Minority Leader and the first Minority Leader elected to a four-year term . During his service, Dr . Ross was One of the greatest honors that I an established legislative leader and an unwavering advocate for public education, A issues dealing with child safety and the general welfare of all Alabamians . Throughout have as President of Alabama State his legislative tenure, Dr . Ross served on numerous committees, including Bank University is to preside over our and Insurance, Confirmation, County and Municipal Government, Transportation and Energy, Military Affairs and the powerful Finance and Taxation Education commencement ceremonies. I am Committee . He also was Vice-Chair of the Education Youth Affairs Committee . always filled with joy as I watch our Born in Mobile, Alabama, and reared in Pontiac, Michigan, Dr . Ross has been a graduates walk across the stage and resident of Montgomery, Alabama, for more than two decades . He is a graduate of Alabama State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political cross over into a future full of great Science in 1992, a Master of Educations degree in Education in 1995 and a promise. Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership, Policy and Law in 2010 . Ross lives by his mother’s philosophy: “I live simple so that others can simply live ”. Today, because of the nation’s Dr . Ross is a distinguished career educator with more than 25 years of experience in response to the Coronavirus K-12 public education and higher education . Ross worked in the Montgomery Public School system as a classroom teacher, administrative assistant, assistant principal and pandemic, we cannot offer the Spring a high school Principal, as well as a central office Educational Specialist . He served as Class of 2020 a physical platform or the Director of Adult Education at H . Councill Trenholm State Community College . Dr . Ross later became a manager of UniServ Organizing/Staff Consultant to Higher a cheering crowd. What we can offer Education for the Alabama Education Association . Ross has made it his mission to be you through this virtual ceremony is a community advocate for public education and to help young people “grasp the light of knowledge through embracing diversity ”. an opportunity to be celebrated for all Prior to becoming an educator or being elected to office, Dr . Ross was a Statewide of your accomplishments until we are Field Representative for the Alabama Democratic Party and the Alabama Democratic able to have a formal ceremony at a Conference for a number of years . He has held key positions in numerous political campaigns . Ross served as Co-Chair of the State Advisory Committee for President later and safer time. Barack Obama’s first election . Dr . Ross has received numerous awards and recognitions and has been featured in To the Class of 2020, congratulations many publications . He has been honored for his commitment to equity and quality in on a job well done. You deserve to education . Ross has received The Montgomery Advertiser King Spirit Award, K .E .E .P . have this moment of celebration on Production’s Young Legend Award and the Daring to Make a Difference Community Service Award . Ross received the Alabama School Board Association’s Power of One “your big day.” Award (2009) and recognition by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc ., locally, statewide and districtwide as Citizen of the Year (2011) . Other awards include the Alabama To the Golden Class of 1970, we also Adult Education Director’s Association 2012 Champion Award, 2015 Citizen of the honor you for holding the banner of Year for the Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc . and the 2016 Beloved Community Award from the Alabama State University Friends ASU high in your years of professional of the Theatre . Dr . Ross also was selected by the Business Council of Alabama as a and community service. 2017 Business Champion . Dr . Ross holds professional memberships in several organizations, such as the To all of today’s honorees, we salute National Education Association, National Council of Higher Education . Alabama you and congratulations from all of Education Association, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc ., and 100 Black Men, Inc . He is a member of Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church and its male chorus . Hornet Nation! His most notable accomplishment is being a loving husband and father of two sons .

6 7 From Marion to Montgomery

Susan L. Taylor Founder & CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement and Editor in Chief Emerita of Essence Magazine Susan L . Taylor, best-selling author of four books and editor of eight others, is a fourth-generation entrepreneur, who grew up in Harlem working in her father’s clothing store . At 24, she founded her own cosmetics company, which led to the beauty editor’s position at Essence, the publication she would go on to shape into a world-renown brand with more than 8 million readers . It was that enterprising spirit wedded to a deep love for her community that A Brief History of Alabama State University led to the founding of the National CARES Mentoring Movement in 2005 as Essence CARES . The legacy set forth by the Marion Nine and many of the key developers of the University endures even With local affiliates in 58 cities, National CARES has recruited, trained and deployed more than 150,000 mentors now. Today, ASU is a comprehensive regional institution with high-demand graduate and undergraduate to schools and youth-support and mentoring organizations such as Big Brothers, Big Sisters, as well as to its own programs in multiple academic units, including the College of Education, the Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College culturally rooted, academic- and social-transformational initiatives . A community mobilization movement, National of Business Administration, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Visual and CARES is the only organization dedicated to providing mentoring, healing and wellness services on a national scale Performing Arts, the College of Health Sciences, the College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, for African-American children . University College and the Harold Lloyd Murphy School of Graduate Studies. Taylor is a recipient of more than a dozen honorary doctorates and hundreds of awards, including the Phoenix Our history is a legacy of perseverance, progress and promise. We welcome students to dream, to share Award, which is the highest honor given by the Congressional Black Caucus . Taylor, a lifelong activist who has their unique gifts and talents, and to take pride in knowing they are part of a rich tradition. worked with people across the globe, from South Africa to those who struggled in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, says that securing our vulnerable children is her highest calling and the big business of our nation and black America today . Photo of Marion School courtesy of Sanford University. 8 9 Honoring Our Faculty and Staff Retirees We thank the following faculty and staff who have provided years of service to Alabama State University: Samuel Bibb Gail Richardson Building Service Manager Staff Accountant Building Maintenance Services Accounting Services 2016-2020 1994-2020 Harrietta Colvin Degree Systems Auditor Mary Richardson-Yunis Records/Registration Records Assistant 1985-2020 Development Connie Dacus 1994-2020 Instructor of Physical Education Mattie Sayers HPER Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps 1999-2020 Administrative Assistant The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Alabama State University was established in 1971 . Human Resources The authorization for this program designated ASU as a center for Air Force Reserve Officer Training for Sandra Jackson undergraduate students . Since its inception, Detachment 019 has commissioned well-trained cadets as second Operations Coordinator 2010-2020 lieutenants in the U .S . Air Force during each of the ensuing commencements . Buildings/Grounds Dr. Janet St. Clair 2009-2020 The following ASU students have successfully completed the advance Air Force ROTC curriculum in military Professor studies . By the direction of the President of the United States of America, through the Secretary of the Air Dr. Joyce Johnson Mathematics and Computer Science Chair Force, they have been appointed as officers in the U .S . Air Force . 2010-2020 Curriculum and Instruction Name Hometown 1995-2020 Felicia Taylor Elena Grove Wichita Falls, Almarie Mayfield Associate Professor of English Taylor Hudson Atlanta, Ga . Administrative Secretary Languages/Literature Latesha Locker Monessen, Penn . 1990-2020 1997-2020 Eric Sharper Demopolis, Ala . Carolyn Thomas Shelton Merriweather Nicholas Spruill Aliceville, Ala . Groundskeeper II Custodian Well done and congratulations! Grounds Custodial Services 2017-2020 1984-2020 10 11 CLASS OF 1970 PARTICIPANTS

Elizabeth Westbrook Alexander *Sarah Stovall Jackson Flora Roberts Russell Montgomery, Ala . Montgomery, Ala . Montgomery, Ala .

*Luella Bradford Barlow Frances Swinney Johnson *Elizabeth Milligan Sanders Montgomery, Ala . Nashville, Tenn . Eight Mile, Ala .

Barbara Thompson Bethea Marcus Johnson Dr . Johnny Sanders, Jr . Newnan, Ga . Enterprise, Ala . Montgomery, Ala .

*Bettye Bledsoe *Gloria Lawrence Ketton Montgomery, Ala . *Josephine Scott Portage, Michigan Columbus, Ohio Thomasina Ervin Lumpkin Oris J . Bryant-Jackson Montgomery, Ala . LeGrande Shepard Montgomery, Ala . Greensboro, N .C . P . Marshall, Jr . *Edward Lee Craig Montgomery, Ala . *Climmie P . Cooper Smiley Springfield, Va . Montgomery, Ala . William Anthony Matchett *King David Crumpler, Jr . Griffin, Ga . Willie E . Starks Birmingham, Ala . Wetumpka, Ala . Annie Joyce Gay McCoy Johnnie Fitzpatrick Fairfield, Ala . Andrew Lee Thomas Miami Gardens, Fla . Lexington, Ky . Eddie Green McCoy Bernard Frye Fairfield, Ala . Willie D . Varner Montgomery, Ala . Rose Marie Moss-George Columbus, Ga . L T. . Hanna Pensacola, Fla . ANNIVERSARY Macon, Ga . Plummie Scott Ware Carolyn Boyd Oliviere Montgomery, Ala . Albert J . Hardaway Montgomery, Ala . Memphis, Tenn . Yvonne Blanks Williams Class of 1970 Antoinette Boykin Parker Montgomery, Ala . Midland City, Ala . Shirley Jean Goodson Harris Fort Washington, Md . Juliette Elmore Wimberly Annie Delois Patterson Montgomery, Ala . Pike Road, Ala . THE LEGACY OF THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Patricia A . Hart Charles James Worthy Alabama State University continues its tradition of honoring those alumni who graduated 50 years prior to Meridian, Miss . Gwendolyn Williams Peterson the current commencement . While many of them receive honors, awards and recognitions from professional Montgomery, Ala . Athens, Ga . and civic groups, rarely are they given the opportunity to come together with members of their graduating *Alice Jean Cook Jackson (deceased) Ruby Grady Worthy class to reacquaint and reminisce . Leontyne Pringle Montgomery, Ala . Ramer, Ala . Athens, Ga . This Goldenyear, President Quinton T . Ross, Jr ., invited members of the Class of 1970 to be included in the Golden Anniversary Observance during the 2020 Virtual Spring Commencement Ceremony . Dorothy Howze Jackson *Lillie Jarrett Richardson Carolyn Brown Young Thomasville, Ala . Montgomery, Ala . Delray Beach, Fla . The Alabama State University community is proud to recognize members of the Class of 1970 . * Unable to attend ceremony, but made a contribution to the class gift . 12 13 The Class of Spring 2020 A total of 472 students – 376 undergraduates and 96 graduates – are candidates for degrees at the Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement Convocation. The number of degrees being THE CLASS OF awarded today includes: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences SPRING 2020 – Bachelor of Arts (46), Bachelor of Science (54), Bachelor of Social Work (31), Master of Social Work (8), Master of Arts (1); College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – Bachelor of Science (42), Master of Science Celebrating (7), Doctor of Philosophy (3); Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College of Business Administration – Bachelor of Science (52), Master of Accountancy (6); College of Education – Bachelor of Science (43), Bachelor of Music Education (2); Master of Education (20), Master of Science (2), Doctor of Education (1), Doctor of Philosophy (2); College of Health Sciences – Bachelor of Science (40), Master of Rehabilitation Counseling (12), Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics (9), Master of Science (1), Doctor of Physical Therapy (24);College of Visual and Performing Arts – Bachelor of Art (19), Bachelor of Fine Arts (13); University College – Bachelor of Arts (3), Bachelor of Science (31).

14 15 GRADUATION WITH ACADEMIC DISTINCTION Krysta Lynee Medearis Alyah Monique Sheppard Cara Walton Mar’Neisha D . Nelson Emory Grace Smith Angela Ladora Wilder Candidates for baccalaureate degrees who maintain high scholarship through four years at the Zoe Katherine Nelson Sequoyah Smith Wylesha Jabre Williams University are graduated with academic distinction . Graduation with academic distinction is based Deja Dominique Pino Nicholas Jarvez Spruill Jada Leonijzia Wilson on the quality point average of 3 .00 or higher out of a possible 4 .00 for all undergraduate work Jaddah Kailon Posey Gina Simone Taylor completed prior to the awarding of the degrees . Alabama State University honors students who Ke’yana Symone Robinson Marriah Shemira Terrell Quashaun Damir Wright graduate within this grade point range with the following designations: Courtney W . Salter Arris Lesean Thornton Kavetta Gladys Lea Wynn Summa Cum Laude 3 .75 – 4 .00 Magna Cum Laude 3 .50 – 3 .74 CUM LAUDE Cum Laude 3 .00 – 3 .49 Amerya Chantel Lorenzo Maurice Foster Chanel Enjoli King Eric Jamahl Sharper Candidates graduating with academic distinction wear hoods during commencement exercises. Alexander Taron Jacque Harris Kimya Amani King Norris Spike Andrea Jewel Alves Kimberly Denise Gibbs Christine Simone Lavallias Carlyle Antonio Stokes THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD Sakari Taki Baker Tyler Tre’von Golden Daleyn N’Shay London Lauren Elizabeth Stone SUMMA CUM LAUDE Ayanna Monyeh Bell Indira Leatrice Gooding Ebony Amari Malone Chanterria Almanique Miyana Elise Bennett Streeter The President’s Award was initiated in 1964 to give tangible recognition to those students who Deshawn Devonte Niamoni Iman Martin distinguish themselves beyond the call of academic assignment with exemplary achievements and Jamiya Nicole Berry Goodwin Jayla Alece Maye Larie Tianna Strong contributions . In 1987, the award was redefined in order to give greater appreciation to academic Alexis Lanee’ Boyd Antonia Chari Greenwood Lakeasha McDonald Alexandria Danielle Swinney achievement . Endya Janee Boyd Jazmen Chanijha Greer Jo’n-nae Marie Miles Alexis Sheree Sydnor The award is presented to graduating seniors with the highest grade point averages; therefore, Vanessa Renee Bradford Cathyrn Yvette Grier Cyrah Elisia Miller Jessica Taylor students achieving Summa Cum Laude honors are the recipients of the President’s Award . These Kristen Shenese Bradley Julius Jordan Gross Brittany Clemesha Walton grade point averages range from 3 .75 to 4 .00 . The award includes a black and gold ribbon with a Corey Lexington Broom Elena Jordan Grove Mitchell Kristen Lachelle Thompson medallion . Johnnie Sylvester Brown Zaria Andreis Hall Jeffrey Jai-Cameron Mitchell Kleo Torres Jordan Keturah Brown Troix Ahkennington Ashley Monique Turner SUMMA CUM LAUDE Kateashia Monay Brown Jhordon Harper Melodie Jerone Mitchell Rayshawndre Somone Monique Shawnt´e Baker Ezra Kenton Gray Jaela A’jirah Roe Ayana Lashay Bush Dezerae Dominique Tyler Andrew Mitchell Washington Marija Blazevic Endia Shamora Harris Ladee Symone Calhoun Harris Samereica KeShay Moore Christian Anthony-Miguel Smith Teleshia Roshae Aaron Keith Brown Taryn Simone Hartley Essence Harris Tayler Elise Moore Arion Unique Span Zaquan Collins Washington Kodee Elizabeth Harrison Anthony D . Moss Shanice Kaydeen Brown Kennedi Jacqueline Hawkins Chynel Rose Cooper Jasmine Valice Watson Aaliyah Moné Carter Davida L . Hayden Dave X . Steele Kyndra Monique Heard Amari Ka’shambrion Jhaianne Cooper Raven M . Webb Mikayla Tatiyana Carter Makayla Marie Inman Alexander Tinsay-Roxas Breonnah D . Holmes Murray Brenden John Crooks Launai Nicole Wells Breana Ennis LaTe´sha Celisse Locker Eunique Alize Holmes Ariana Jordan Norman Shamil Aaliyah Tolbert Kaylynn Amonii-terele Roderica G . White Lauren Ashleigh Erwin Joseph Bernard Longmire Davis-Lovejoy Jesseca Reanna Horsley Stephanie Ajia Northern Jailyn Simone Swann David Terrance Whitlow Meaghan Christene Fielding Alanna Margaret Manning Markevious Z . Dawson Taylor Hudson Kimberlee Michele Owens Destinee Sha’ron Andrej Trajkovski Johniquia Monai Parker Rhonda Alese George Maia Kierra Martin Clifford James Dillard Heather Nicole Hunter Whittington Hailey Elizabeth Walker Tanilya Monea Parks Anupa Devi Ghimire Chelsea Alyssia Pettiford Donielle Nicole Dixon Alexander McMillan Irby Bryant McArthur Quinterra Deunta Peake Crystal Lashun Gray Karissa M . Richardson Brea Anay Williams Kristian Cherry-Denise Morgyn Amonte Jackson Williams Drake Monica Penny Jada Rashun Jamison- Destiny Denise Williams MAGNA CUM LAUDE Amyrreah Te’unna Eaton Belser Justin Deon Pitts Ja’micha Williams-Petty Tayler Simone Arnold Isaiah Elton Ford Kennedi Denise Hutchins Starlan Alex Ellis Darron Omar Johnson Breonn Lance Pooler Makayla S . Withers Aja Sylise Bailey Amber Lashaye Forte Justine Marie Jean Mojeed Ewuosho Saroyah Leaundra Jacretia Aleese Porter Octavius Eugene Woods Jaleen Marie Billingsley Paris Symone Frierson Eboni Faith Johnson Andrianna Samra Ezell Johnson Oscar Eugene Prioleau Fanekqua Nashaida Amber Moriah Bloodworth Charminiqu Hackney Elisiah Ann Jones Taliesin Imean Farmer Anthony Lee Jones Antoinette Deshay Woody Denay Elise Bolden Latonya Roshell Harris Chloe Cecilia Kabamba McKenzie Chloe-Darin Jamia Francine Jones Ramsey Bronwyn Elise Worthy Alexis Shunelle Butler Keaudrea Henderson Promise Love Marbury Ferrell Jonathan Lamar Jones Devin Leon Rickett Darrius DeUnte Wright Mackenzie Kaitlin Byrd Rosalyn Yvette Hendricks Devin Michael Marks Destiny Cierra Finch Miranda Jana’ Jones Miranda Rose Remmel JaNai Precious Wright Alexis Collard Tre’quon Marquis Hicks Morgan Alexandria McCane Jada Breunda Flanagan Shayla Lashawn Kelly Kalese Renea Robinson Jessica C . Wright Jayla Janae Copeland Andrian Nicholas Huffman Reginold James McDonald Alexis Sherriel Fletcher Kristen Alexandria Theodore Robinson James Denniston Jacob Briana Nicole Ellis Ashley Monet Hurst Uvakeious Darnell McGhee Danelius J . Florence Kennebrew Jonneice La’Shay Scott Wyrick 16 17 THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL in cooperation with the College of Education SPRING 2020 Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Policy and Law CANDIDATES Amanda Taylor Smith* Camp Hill, Ala . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2009 M .Ed ., Alabama State University, 2012 FOR DEGREES DISSERTATION TOPIC: A Qualitative Examination of the Intersectionality of Teacher Persistence, Professional Development and Student Success Kimberly King-Jupiter, Ph.D., Chair * Awarded posthumously THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL in cooperation with the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology

Courtnee’ ReShea Bell Montgomery, Ala . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2008 M .S ., Alabama State University, 2010 ORDER OF PRESENTATION OF DEGREES DISSERTATION TOPIC: Candidates for degrees will be presented by deans or a designee of the colleges in Microbial and Molecular Biomarkers: An Investigation of Potential Markers for Disease which the major courses of study were taken . Identification and Death Determination Edward Brown, Ed .D . Dr. Quiana Matthews, Ph.D., Chair Interim Assistant Provost and Dean, The Harold Lloyd Murphy Graduate School Leandra Bianca Jones Savannah, Ga . Kathaleen Amende, Ph .D . B . S ., Alabama State University Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Kennedy S . Wekesa, Ph .D . DISSERTATION TOPIC: Dean, College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics The Effect of Gram Negative Bacteria on Extracellular Vesicles Biogenesis + Composition Kamal Hingorani, Ph .D . Dr. Quiana Matthews, Ph.D., Chair Dean, Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College of Business Administration James A . Stokes, III Montgomery, Ala . Alethea Hampton, Ed .D . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2011 Dean, College of Education Charlene Portee, Ph .D . DISSERTATION TOPIC: Dean, College of Health Sciences The Synergistic Administration of Resveratrol (RES) and Microbial Metabolites Short Chain Fatty Acids (S .C .FAs) Inhibit Prostate Cancer Caterina Bristol, D .A . Dr. Manoj L. Mishra, Ph.D., and Dr. B. K. Robertson, Ph.D., Chairs Interim Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts Evelyn A . Hodge, Ph .D . THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL Dean, University College in cooperation with the College of Health Sciences

The appearance of a name on the list of “Candidates for Degrees” Doctor of Physical Therapy is presumptive evidence of graduation but is not to be regarded as conclusive . Derick Beante Bothwell Irondale, Ala . B .A ., Athletic Training, Huntingdon College

18 19 Hunter Kesler Dreaden Muscle Shoals, Ala . Ja’Nisa Watts Birmingham, Ala . B .A ., Athletic Training, Huntingdon College B .S ., Rehabilitation Services/Addictions, Alabama State University Victoria Held Fowler Birmingham, Ala . Kelly Virginia Wells Prattville , Ala . B .S ., Human Performance Exercise Science, University of Alabama B .S ., Exercise Science, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Jeremy Lamar Howard McIntosh, Ala . Cole Brennen White Prattville, Ala . B .S ., Biology, Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) B .S ., Exercise Science, Auburn University Ariel Denae Johnson Montgomery, Ala . Andrew Joel Williams Montgomery, Ala . B .S ., Physical Education/NTC, University of South Alabama B .S ., Physical Education, University of South Alabama Noah Mason Justice Hartford, Ala . THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL B .S ., Human Performance Exercise Science, University of Alabama in cooperation with the College of Education Taylor Renee Kelly Saraland, Ala . Master of Education B .S ., Rehabilitation Services, Alabama State Univesity Jennifer Renee’ Adams Montgomery, Ala . Madeline Grace Lee Maylene, Ala . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2018 B .S ., Health, Physical Education & Recreation, University of North Alabama Tameka R . Cole Miami, Fla . Theron Alexander Locke Hartselle, Ala . B .A ., Alabama State University, 2008 B .S ., Exercise Science, Auburn University Farrah Shelane Cureton Selma, Ala . Nicole Michelle Maroun Marietta, Ga . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2010 B .S ., Exercise Science, Auburn University Angel Coachman DeJarnette Dothan, Ala . Katlynne Spenci Anna Miller Gadsden, Ala . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2016 B .S ., Exercise Science, Jacksonville State University Jasmine Jessica Dunn-Kindell Tuskegee, Ala . Courtney Marie Norris Adamsville, Ala . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2010 B .S ., Kinesology Clinical Exercise Physiology, Mississippi State University Courvoisea Tychicus Fails Selma, Ala . Walker Wyatt Perkins Gray, Ga . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2013 B .S ., Kinesology, University of Southern Mississippi Victoria Remika Renee Hudson Hatten Birmingham, Ala . Klaire Nicole Phillips Athens, Ala . B .A ., Tuskegee, 2004 B .S ., Exercise Science, Auburn University M .Ed ., Alabama State University, 2007 Keela Faith Ray Thorsby, Ala . Joidon Tyler Jennings Madison, Ala . B .S ., Psychology, University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) B .A ., , 2017 Nicole Alise Salmon Montgomery, Ala . Aijah R . Laffitte Monroeville, Ala . B .S ., Physical Activity and Health, Auburn University B .S ., Alabama State University Cameron James Sauce, Jr . Montgomery, Ala . LaTonja Michelle Langford Lovett Montgomery, Ala . B .A ., Sport Studies/Exercise Science, Huntingdon College B .S ., Alabama State University, 2015 Seth Nicholas Schumacher Montgomery, Ala . Keynetta Katrice Knight Mitchell Peterman, Ala . B .S ., Kinesology/Clincial Exercise, Mississippi State University B .A ., Our Lady of the Lake University, 2013 Victoria Paige Standridge Vernon, Ala . Courtney Kiara Moore Mobile, Ala . B .S ., Education Human Performance Exercise Science, University of Alabama B .S ., Alabama State University, 2014 Olivia Shavon Walker Alexandria, Ala . Sharonda Ophelia Phelps Montgomery, Ala . B .S ., Human Performance Science/Fitness, University of Alabama B .S ., Alabama State University, 2011

20 21 Angela Kirstie Player Tuskegee, Ala . Christian Arnold Ottumwa, Iowa B .S ., , 2016 B .S ., William Penn University, 2018 Maryle Powell Tuskegee, Ala . Dennis Counihan Savannah, Ga . B .S ., Alabama A&M University, 2014 B .S ., Kennesaw State University, 2017 Katina Diane Roper Mobile, Ala . Rachel Fontenot Baton Rouge, La . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2011 B .F .A ., State University, 2013 Devin Michael Santana Tampa, Fla . Tyler Nichols , La . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2018 B .S ., Spring Hill College, 2016 Claudia Kelley Warren Tucker Irondale, Ala . Holly O’Dell Joplin, Miss . B .S ., Miles, College, 1998 B .S ., Missouri State University, 2017 Adrian Maurice Ware Montgomery, Ala . Bryan Scott Pittman Waynesboro, Miss . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2010 B .B .A ., Mississippi State University, 2016 THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL Avery Strickland Brunswick, Ga . in cooperation with the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics B .S ., Mercer University, 2015 Master of Science Rachel Taylor Florence, S .C . B .F .A ., Francis Marion University, 2017 Jamese Veronica Allen Mobile, Ala . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2018 THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL in cooperation with the College of Health Sciences DeShayla Ondrea Chappell Tuskegee, Ala . B .S ., Tuskegee University, 2017 Master of Rehabilitation Counseling Destinee Grant Delray Beach, Fla . Kourtney Bernard Berry Merrillville, Ind . B .S ., Tuskegee University, 2015 B .S ., Alabama State University, 2016 Maryelle Yohanah Salome Nyeck Nyeck Douala, Cameroon Ashley Nicole Harris Montgomery, Ala . B .S ., University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2018 B .S ., Alabama State University, 2018 Tiara Lowanda Well Montgomery, Ala .s Jasmine Skyy Hearst Las Vegas, Nevada B .S ., Alabama State University, 2018 B .S ., Alabama State University, 2018 THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL Yvette Denise Hester East Cleveland, Ohio in cooperation with the College of Health Sciences B .S ., Alabama State University, 2017 Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Ambrianna Nichor Jones Hueytown, Ala . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2017 Amber Bartle Memphis, Tenn . Tori Denae Livingston Montgomery, Ala . B .S ., Austin Peay State University, 2017 B .S ., Alabama State University, 2017 THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL DeCedrick Tarell Quinn Aberdeen, Miss . in cooperation with the College of Health Sciences B .S ., Alabama State University, 2016 Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics Margaret Ann Sanders Montgomery, Ala . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2017 Chidester Ryan Achilles Houston, Texas B .S ., University of Texas, San Antonio, 2011 Brandy Latreal Stallworth Jonesboro, Ga . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2018

22 23 Antonio Ke’Aaron Stoudemire Prattville, Ala . B .S .W ., Alabama State University, 2018 B .S ., Alabama State University, 2017 Kimberly Nicole McCloud Montgomery, Ala . Shatera Tianna Tatum Montgomery, Ala . B .S .W ., Alabama State University, 2016 B .S ., Alabama State University, 2018 Kiara Nachelle Robinson Tuskegee, Ala . CaDedra Jenise Williams Greensboro, Ala . B .S .W ., Alabama State University, 2018 B .S ., Alabama State University, 2016 Donyelle Lavona Sistrunk Millbrook, Ala . THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL B .S .W ., Alabama State University, 2013 in cooperation with the Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College of Business Administration Master of Accountancy

LShelton Donnell Hamilton, Jr . Montgomery, Ala . B .A ., , 2014 Sandy Nicole Jenkins Montgomery, Ala . COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES B .S ., Alabama State University, 2003 BACHELOR OF ARTS Larry Darnell Maxwell Montgomery, Ala . B .S ., Alabama State University, 1977 Communications Media Daryl Jarniel Roseman, Jr . Birmingham, Ala . Aja Sylise Bailey, Magna Cum Laude Chicago, Ill . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2018 Sakari Taki Baker, Cum Laude Tallahassee, Fla . Devon Booker Cincinnati, Ohio Tangy Shontal Tolbert Mobile, Ala . Aaron Keith Brown, Summa Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala . B .S ., Alabama State University, 2018 Alexis Shunelle Butler, Magna Cum Laude Nashville, Tenn . Lizette Colorado Montgomery, Ala . THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL Jayla Janae’ Copeland, Magna Cum Laude Chattanooga, Tenn . in cooperation with the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Nikita Gabrielle Dennis Mobile, Ala . Master of Art Amyrreah Te’Unna Eaton, Cum Laude Selma, Ala . Indira Leatrice Gooding, Cum Laude Cambridge, Mass . Lindon Theodore Assaye Queens, New York Dezerae Dominique Dawn Harris, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . B .A ., University of the Southern Caribbean, 2016 Kennedi Denise Hutchins, Magna Cum Laude Jonesboro, Ga . Makayla Marie Inman, Summa Cum Laude Shorewood, Wis . THE HAROLD LLOYD MURPHY GRADUATE SCHOOL Cassidy Accasia Jackson Wetumpka, Ala . in cooperation with the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Chloe Kabamba, Magna Cum Laude Montpellier, Herault Kambri Matthew King Birmingham, Ala . Master of Social Work Kimya Tyesha Amani King, Cum Laude Sylacauga, Ala . Alfred Tyrone Lee Evergreen, Ala . Chancey Ralphael Daniel Marietta, Ga . Morgan Alexandria McCane, Magna Cum Laude Mobile, Ala . B .S .W ., Alabama State University, 2017 Zoe Katherine Nelson, Magna Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga . Jasmine Sharday Edwards Montgomery, Ala . Caleb D’anthony Petty Montgomery, Ala . B .S .W ., Troy University, 2018 Deja Dominique Pino, Magna Cum Laude Ft . Lauderdale, Fla . Austin Davis Rogers Montgomery, Ala . Jameria Shanae Files Birmingham, Ala . Marquez Jovarez Spencer Atlanta, Ga . B .S .W ., Alabama State University, 2012 Victoria Blondell Stovall Atlanta, Ga . Jamal Ketrick Strange Bessemer, Ala . Ziera Na’Porcha Hayes Canton, Miss . Micah Jamel Tisdale Montgomery, Ala . B .S .W ., Southern University Jody Amir Watkins Brunswick, Ga . Sharnaye DeNeka Marshall Tuskegee, Ala . Destinee Sha’ron Whittington, Cum Laude Washington, D .C . Qwadryna Syntoria Witherspoon Uniontown, Ala . 24 25 Bronwyn Elise Worthy, Cum Laude Memphis, Tenn . Bryant McArthur Williams, Cum Laude Tuscaloosa, Ala . JaNai Precious Wright, Cum Laude Powder Springs, Ga . Wylesha Jabre Williams, Magna Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala . Darrius DeUnte Wright, Cum Laude Bentonia, Miss . English * Awarded posthumously Jessica Mia Angelo Harris Tuskegee, Ala . Damarcus DeAndre’ Marshall Tuscaloosa, Ala . Alexandria Mercedes Roberts Wetumpka, Ala . Psychology Nailah Naeem Thomas Belleville, Ill . Trevonte D’Andre Baldwin Decatur, Ga . Jazmyn Ariyele White Memphis, Tenn . Jazmine Lakale Bates Chicago, Ill . Cum Laude David Terrance Whitlow, Jr ., Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Ayanna M . Bell, Birmingham, Ala . Lakeyah Blackmon Pensacola . Fla . Political Science Chynel Rose Cooper, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill . Eraya Shabra Ellington Manhattan, Kan . Devoski Rashad Boyd Montgomery, Ala . Destiny Cierra Finch, Cum Laude York, Ala . Donielle Nicole Dixon, Cum Laude Powder Springs, Ga . Jourdan Ashlee Giles Montgomery, Ala . Endia S . Harris, Summa Cum Laude Calera, Ala . Jazmen Chanijha Greer, Cum Laude Milwaukee, Wis . Launai Nicole Wells, Cum Laude Savannah, Ga . Cadrika D . Haile Selma, Ala . Brea A . Williams, Summa Cum Laude Triangle, Va . Michael Joel Jennings Sylacauga, Ala . QuaShaun Damir Wright, Magna Cum Laude Camden, N .J . Jahleel A . Kelly Montgomery, Ala . BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Kayshara K . Kirkland Pensacola, Fla . Uvakeious Darnell McGhee, Magna Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Criminal Justice Robert Jarel Pickens Pontiac, Mich . Amber Moriah Bloodworth, Magna Cum Laude Oceanside, Calif . Jacretia Aleese Porter, Cum Laude Mobile, Ala . Alexia Lanee’ Boyd, Cum Laude Baltimore, Md . Amiracle Ja’Nay Provens Montgomery, Ala . Kateashia Monay Brown, Cum Laude Camden, Ala . Ja’Marian Denise Richardson Montgomery, Ala . DeAndre Maurice Days Prattville, Ala . Christian Anthony-Miguel Smith, Summa Cum Laude Nashville, Tenn . Kristian Cherry-Denise Drake, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill . Hailey Elizabeth Walker, Summa Cum Laude Austin, Texas Starlan A . Ellis Marion, Ala . Teleshia Roshae Washington, Cum Laude York, Ala . Danelius J . Florence, Cum Laude Mobile, Ala . Jasmine Valice Watson, Cum Laude Riverdale, Ga . Cathryn Yvette Grier, Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga . Matias A . Williams Dothan, Ala . Jade N . Griggs-Bradberry Chicago, Ill . BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Charminiqu Lachae’ Hackney Raleigh, N .C . Monique Shawnt’e Baker, Summa Cum Laude Saint Paul, Minn . Jamyron Rashad Hope Selma, Ala . Jamiya Nicole Berry, Cum Laude Selma, Ala . Cum Laude Jesseca Reanna Horsley, Abbeville, Ala . Yazmyne Monique Brown Montgomery, Ala . Desmond J . Huffman Mathews, Ala . Tranisia Tiara Butler Mobile, Ala . Darius LyDell Jackson Birmingham, Ala . Ladee Symone Calhoun, Cum Laude Fayetteville, Ga . Jada Jamison-Belser Montgomery, Ala . Desiree Clarissa Denise Cole Montgomery, Ala . Sameria Dominque Lomax Camden, Ala . Brenden John Crooks, Cum Laude Deatsville, Ala . Zakaria Jalexis McCurdy Opelika, Ala . Andrianna Samara Ezell, Cum Laude Butler, Ala . Cum Laude Lakeasha Charlene McDonald, Birmingham, Ala . Kimberly Denise Gibbs, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Cum Laude Joh’niquia Monai Parker, Mobile, Ala . Jacora Delores Gipson Montgomery, Ala . Rita Rena Pullom Charlotte, N .C . Latonya Roshell Harris, Magna Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Nia Simone Singleton Chicago, Ill . Kayla Harris-Richardson Beaumont, Texas Darryul E . Smith Uniontown, Ala . Keaudrea Va’Shaye Henderson, Magna Cum Laude Selma, Ala . Magna Cum Laude Nicholas J . Spruill, Aliceville, Ala . Breonnah Desiree Holmes, Cum Laude Detroit, Mich . Cum Laude Chanterria Almanique Streeter, Montgomery, Ala . Chandler Alfred Johnson Washington, D .C . Kadeyia Devonn Thomas Montgomery, Ala . Darron Omar Johnson, Cum Laude Memphis, Tenn . Cum Laude Kleo Nicole Torres, Raleigh, N .C . Kayla Alexia Kapinus Madison, Wis . Magna Cum Laude* Cara Walton, Memphis, Tenn . Chanel Enjolie King, Cum Laude New Brighton, Minn . Raven Mariah Webb, Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala . 26 27 Saroyah Leaundra Britney McNeal-Johnson, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Chemistry Cum Laude Niamoni Iman Martin, Mobile, Ala . Theodore Robinson, III Montgomery, Ala . Zenobia Tamera Matthews Montgomery, Ala . Devin Michael Marks-Caldwell, Magna Cum Laude Mableton, Ga . Computer Science James Arthur Miles, Jr . Tuskegee, Ala . Richard Wenford Daniels Huntsville, Ala . Melodie Jerone Mitchell, Cum Laude Meridian, Miss . Leslie Keontaye Neely Selma, Ala . Forensic Biology Tamilya Monea’ Parks, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Lundan Rosemarie Hammonds Toney, Ala . Alexis Shavonne Pope Detroit, Mich . Brittany Lashae Luster Montgomery, Ala . Rayshawndre Somone Washington, Cum Laude Thomasville, Ala . Gabrielle Faith Maloy Shorter, Ala . Angela LaDora Wilder, Magna Cum Laude Mobile, Ala . Kristen LaChelle Thompson,Cum Laude Paso Robles, CA Makayla Symone Withers, Cum Laude Mobile, Ala . Arris LeSean Thornton,Magna Cum Laude Columbia, Mo . Fanekqua Nashaida LaJasmine Woody, Cum Laude Valley, Ala . Ja’Micha T . Williams-Petty, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, Forensic Chemistry ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS Jordan Keturah Brown, Cum Laude Brandywine, Md . Keterra Mon’et Howard Montgomery, Ala . LaTe’sha Celisse Locker, Summa Cum Laude Monessen, Penn . BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Marine Biology Biology Naisha Lorane Turner Omaha, Neb . Raven D . Blue Montgomery, Ala . Zinear Montre’ Dumas Atlanta, Ga . Mathematics Jada Breunda Flanagan, Cum Laude Selma, Ala . Essence Harris, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill . Alexis Sherriel Fletcher, Cum Laude Madison, Ala . Jhamerria Monisha Moorer Selma, Ala . Anupa Devi Ghimire, Summa Cum Laude Lamjung, Nepal Walter Joseph Nosaphangthong Montgomery, Ala . Cameron Goodrum Milwaukee, Wis . Marriah S . Terrell, Magna Cum Laude Mobile, Ala . Elena Jordan Grove, Cum Laude Wichita Falls, Texas Taryn Simone Hartley, Summa Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Alexis Nikole Ikner Birmingham, Ala . PERCY J. VAUGHN, JR. Ja’Kera Talecia Johnson Tallahassee, Fla . COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Anneka Felicia Jones Montgomery, Ala . Shayla LaShawn Kelly, Cum Laude Plant City, Fla . BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Krysta L Medearis, Magna Cum Laude Memphis, Tenn . Cyrah Elisia Miller, Cum Laude Lawrenceville, Ga . Accounting Tayler Elise Moore, Cum Laude St . Louis, Mo . Mojeed Tobi Ewuosho, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill . Cameron Dianne Porter Montgomery, Ala . Crystal Lashaun Gray, Summa Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala . Norris Malcolm Ronald Spike, Cum Laude Brampton, Ontario Julius Jordan Gross, Cum Laude Tuscaloosa, Ala . Lauren Elizabeth Stone, Cum Laude Dayton, Ohio Rosalyn Yvette Hendricks, Magna Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Scarlet Ethelda Tate Birmingham, Ala . Kalese Renea Robinson, Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala . Gina Simone Taylor, Magna Cum Laude Mobile, Ala . Alyah Monique Sheppard, Magna Cum Laude Orlando, Fla . Alexander Tinsay-Roxas, Summa Cum Laude Millbrae, Calif . Jailyn Simone Swann, Summa Cum Laude Moody, Ala . Roderica Ginhatka Carliza White, Cum Laude Mobile, Ala . Alexandria D . Swinney, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Jada Leonijizia Wilson, Magna Cum Laude Decatur, Ga . Phillip Perry Wells Ft . Washington, Md . Biomedical Engineering Computer Information Systems Meaghan Christene Fielding, Summa Cum Laude Halifax, Nova Scotia Kristen Shenese Bradley, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill . Alanna Margaret Manning, Summa Cum Laude Tottenham, Ontario Nicholas D . Crispin Forkland, Ala . Oscar Eugene Prioleau, Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga . Breana Ennis Selma, Ala . Tashayla Lanice Ferguson Atlanta, Ga .

28 29 Tyler Tre’von Golden, Cum Laude Phenix City, Ala . COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Ezra Kenton Gray, Summa Cum Laude Lynn Haven, Fla . Sean M . Holmes Covington, Ga . BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Justine Marie Jean, Magna Cum Laude Levittown, N .Y . Tyler Rashad Lowe Montgomery, Ala . Early Childhood Education Rashad Devontay Miller Northport, Ala . Andrea Jewel Alves, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Tevin Quaysen Nuckles North Augusta, S .C . Paullesia Andrenique Crum Selma, Ala . Eric Jamahl Sharper, Cum Laude Demopolis, Ala . Shailace Desiree’ Grant Montgomery, Ala . Jimarian Kavonta Smith Montgomery, Ala . Calyn Sheree Harper Ozark, Ala . Dave X . Steele, Summa Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Troix A .J . Harper, Cum Laude Lithonia, Ga . Kevante Shaymar Tolbert Indian Head, Md . Kennedi Jacqueline Hawkins, Summa Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala . Andrej Trajkovski, Summa Cum Laude Belgrade, Serbia Karon LaShea Hayes Mobile, Ala . Octavius Eugene Woods, Cum Laude Prattville, Ala . Elementary Education Finance Jaleen Marie Billingsley, Magna Cum Laude Marion, Ala . Morgyn Jackson, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill . Vanessa Renee Bradford, Cum Laude Las Vegas, Nev . Reginold James Alex McDonald, Magna Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala . Johnnie Brown, Cum Laude Youngstown, Ohio Miranda Rose Remmel, Cum Laude Merritt Island, Fla . Kershondra Lynette Dickerson Mobile, Ala . Courtney Wayne Salter, Magna Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Briana Nicole Ellis, Magna Cum Laude Austell, Ga . Bridgett Lucille Williams Bartlett, Ill . Amber LaShaye Forte’, Magna Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Clifford Juan Wright Montgomery, Ala . Paris Symone Frierson, Magna Cum Laude Zion, Ill . Rhonda Alese George, Summa Cum Laude Mobile, Ala . Management Davida LeeAnn Hayden, Summa Cum Laude Greenville, Ala . Jayla Anderson Albany, Ga . Shania Danshay Johnson Camp Hill, Ala . Clifford James Dillard, III,Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Crystal Lee Madison Montgomery, Ala . Charles Griffin Augusta, Ga . Jon-nae Marie Miles, Cum Laude Selma, Ala . Brandon Lervell Jones Montgomery, Ala . Larie Tianna Strong, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill . Jonathan Lamar Jones, Cum Laude Huntsville, Ala . Jessica Loveless Taylor, Cum Laude Forest Home, Ala . Tiashunda Nicole Mann Columbus, Ga . Promise Love Marbury, Magna Cum Laude Childersburg, Ala . Music Education Mar’Neisha Nelson, Magna Cum Laude Lithonia, Ga . Chelsea Nakia Dumas Montgomery, Ala . Monica Penny, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Jessica Christanne Wright, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Cedric Scales Birmingham, Ala . Jeremiah John Woods Brick, N .J . Physical Education Lorenzo Maurice Foster, Cum Laude LaFayette, Ala . Marketing Keise B . Jones Seville, Ga . Marija Blazevic, Summa Cum Laude Zagreb, Croatia Julius Duke Moses Montgomery, Ala . Mikayla Tativana Carter, Summa Cum Laude Auburn, Ala . Kejuan Martise Riley Monroeville, Ala . Paul Chambers Mobile, Ala . Tra Marcellus Wilkins Uniontown, Ala . Alexis Collard, Magna Cum Laude Belfort, France Stanford ONeal Glover Montgomery, Ala . Recreation Maia Kierra Martin, Summa Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga . Amerya Chantel Alexander, Cum Laude Muscle Shoals, Ala . Robert Henry Sanders, IV Montgomery, Ala . Ayana La’shay Bush, Cum Laude Albany, Ga . Kevin Spraggins St . Louis, Mo . Tre’Quon Marquis Hicks, Magna Cum Laude Phenix City, Ala . Kenneth McNeal Thomas Ft . Mitchell, Ala . Christine Simone Lavallias, Cum Laude Sicklerville, N .J . Jayla Alece Maye, Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala . Anthony D . Moss, Cum Laude Prattville, Ala . Secondary Education Biology Education Elisiah Ann Jones, Magna Cum Laude Tishomingo, Miss .

30 31 Health Education COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Shanice Brown, Summa Cum Laude Brooklyn, N .Y . BACHELOR OF ART COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Art BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Aaliyah Mone’ Carter, Summa Cum Laude Portsmouth, Va . Health Information Management Music Nia Chantel Alexander Phenix City, Ala . Denaye Elise Bolden, Magna Cum Laude Cleveland, Ohio Aasia Alexix Anderson Mobile, Ala . Chelsea Nakia Dumas Montgomery, Ala . Tejana La’sha Barnes McIntosh, Ala . Alexander McMillan Irby, Cum Laude Silver Spring, Md . Dina D . Dixon Montgomery, Ala . Tyler Andrew Mitchell, Cum Laude Troy, Ala . Heather Nicole Hunter, Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala . Jessica Christanne Wright, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Shaniqua R . Lymon Selma, Ala . James Denniston Wyrick, Cum Laude Greensboro, N .C . Dequasha Annie Dianne McCall Letohatchee, Ala . Theatre Arts Rehabilitation Services Kathelin Ne’col Bishop Linden, Ala . Tayler Simone’ Arnold, Magna Cum Laude Powder Springs, Ga . Tokeishon Ashley Curtis Tuskegee, Ala . Lekeith Brooks Valley, Ala . DeShawn Devonte Goodwin, Cum Laude Bessemer, Ala . Jhaianne Cooper, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill . Zaria Andreis Hall, Cum Laude Marietta, Ga . Ashley Nicole Crosby Riverdale, Ga . Tyler Simone Heard Pinson, Ala . Markevious Z . Dawson, Cum Laude Valley, Ala . Andrian Nicholas Huffman,Magna Cum Laude Pike Road, Ala . Kyler Shawn Edwards Mobile, Ala . Uvakeious Darnell McGhee, Magna Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Kiera Chanice Ellis Loachapoka, Ala . Jaddah Kailon Posey, Magna Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga . Antonia Chari Greenwood, Cum Laude Chicago, Ill . Antoinette De’shay Ramsey, Cum Laude Phoenix, Ariz . Kodee Harrison, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Devin Leon Rickett, Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala . Carmen Alexandria Harton McCalla, Ala . Carlyle Stokes, Cum Laude Pittsburgh, Penn . Kyndra Monique Heard, Cum Laude Pleasant Grove, Ala . Destiny Denise Williams, Cum Laude Powder Springs, Ga . Jonea Jassmere Hill Union Springs, Ala . BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Kaneika Holloway Montgomery, Ala . Eunique Alize Holmes, Cum Laude Union Spring, Ala . Dance Kenya Hurley Birmingham, Ala . Miyana Elise Bennett, Cum Laude Memphis, Tenn . Diamond Johnson Pine Mountain, Ga . Endya Janee Boyd, Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga . Eboni Faith Johnson Montgomery, Ala . Kaylynn Amoni-Terele Davis-Lovejoy, Cum Laude Pike Road, Ala . Anthony Jones, Jr ., Cum Laude Chelsea, Ala . Lauren Ashleigh Erwin, Summa Cum Laude Lithonia, Ga . Miranda Jana’ Jones, Cum Laude Uniontown, Ala . Janae Briana Harrington Miami, Fla . Daleyn N’Shay London, Cum Laude Huntsville, Ala . Taron Jacque Harris, Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga . Tamya Mack Montgomery, Ala . Ashley Monet Hurst, Magna Cum Laude Tampa, Fla . Samereica KeShay Moore, Cum Laude Columbus, Ga . Amari Ka’shambrion Murray, Cum Laude Plant City, Fla . Shineka Tyeshia Sanders Tuskegee, Ala . Stephanie Ajia Northern, Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga . Derriya JaBrille Sankey Montgomery, Ala . Chelsea Alyssia Pettiford, Summa Cum Laude Greensboro, N .C . Adrienne Scott Jackson, Ala . KeYana S . Paradise-Robinson, Magna Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Jonneice La’Shay Scott, Cum Laude Montgomery, Ala . Jaela A’jirah Roe, Summa Cum Laude Dallas, Texas Arion Unique Span, Summa Cum Laude West Palm Beach, Fla . Emory Grace Smith, Magna Cum Laude Huntsville, Ala . Bradley Jamal Tucker Wetumpka, Ala . Sequoyah Smith, Magna Cum Laude Fairburn, Ga . Ashley Turner, Cum Laude Hoover, Ala . . Justice Junice Wright Montgomery, Ala . Beatrice La’Trice Zimmerman Montgomery, Ala .

32 33 UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BACHELOR OF ART Interdisciplinary Studies Marina Kelly Clark Sarasota, Fla . Alexis Sheree Sydnor, Cum Laude Opelika, Ala . Akeem Owen Williams Ozark, Ala . BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Interdisciplinary Studies Larry Lovett Brown Atlanta, Ga . THE ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL Mackenzie Kaitlin Byrd, Magna Cum Laude Sandhill, Miss . The University Marshal Christian Lee Clark Cleveland, Ohio The Color Guard Zomoria Ta’Shuna Clark Wetumpka, Ala . The Graduates Myricks Francois Cole Magee, Miss . The Faculty Marshal Zaquan Tonian Collins, Cum Laude Gerogetown, S .C . The Faculty Stephen Tyler Cook Greenville, Ala . The Vice Presidents Jamaal Geovonte’ Dotch Mobile, Ala . Taliesin Imean Farner, Cum Laude Cleveland, Ohio The Board of Trustees Jimmy Rayshad Ferrell Nashville, Tenn . The Minister McKenzie Chloe-Darin Ferrell, Cum Laude Twinsburg, Ohio The Commencement Speaker Isaiah Elton Ford, Magna Cum Laude Phoenix, Ariz . The President of the University Leon Lamont Freeman-Daniels Atlantic City, N .J . Tamara Nicole Garvin Paris, Texas ACADEMIC REGALIA Kendel George Lincoln, Ala . Kevin Francisco Holston Washington, D .C . The academic processional reminds us of the rich tradition of academic dress that reaches back to the early days of the Taylor Aurielle Hudson, Cum Laude Atlanta, Ga . oldest universities . Jamia Francine Jones, Cum Laude Evergreen, Ala . Academic regalia originated at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge in England more than 600 years ago . It is Joseph Bernard Longmire, Jr . Greenville, Ala . Ebony Amari Malone, Cum Laude Gadsden, Ala . suspected that at first the robes were worn for warmth in the unheated buildings . Clifton D . Myers, Jr . Tampa, Fla . In 1895, an intercollegiate commission drafted a uniform code for the use of academic caps, gowns and hoods in the Jeffery Quindravious Nolen Auburn, Ala . United States . Over the years, there have been only minor revisions to the code, which is followed by 95 percent of the Ariana Jordan Norman, Cum Laude Birmingham, Ala . colleges and universities in America, including Alabama State University . Kimberlee Michele Owens, Cum Laude Ocala, Fla . Justin Deon Pitts, Cum Laude Loachapoka, Ala . Bachelors wear a black gown with long, pointed open sleeves . The master’s gown has a long, closed sleeve hanging Breonn Lance Pooler, Cum Laude Huntsville, Ala . below the elbow . Three bars of velvet on a full sleeve distinguish the doctor’s gown . Previously, gowns were of worsted Jabarri Ra’Shad Posey Jacksonville, Fla . or silk, but today most are made of polyester crepe . Demyra L . Rudder Covington, Ga . The academic hood is the identifying symbol of the degree . Its length indicates which degree it represents — three feet Kaelin Mohammed Vaughn Camden, Ala . for the bachelor’s, three-and-a-half feet for the master’s and four feet for the doctorate . The lining indicates the college Spencer Vaughn Montgomery, Ala . or university that awarded the degree . ASU hoods are lined in black and gold . In the early days at Oxford, bachelor hoods were lined with fur . Masters and noblemen often used miniver in winter and silk linings in the summer . Originally, American hoods, which should match the material of the gown, were lined with silk too, but that has given way to synthetic silk, taffeta and rayon linings . The color of the velvet band represents the academic discipline . Colors for academic regalia established by the American Council of Education are displayed at ASU as follows:

34 35 Arts, letters, humanities White Occupational Therapy Ink Originally a medieval weapon used to breach the armor of horses and their riders, the heavy, often Commerce, accountancy, business Drab Oratory (speech) Silver gray spiked staff or club later became an ornate ceremonial staff borne as a symbol of monarchical Economics Copper Philosophy Dark blue authority . Today, the mace, a symbol of deputized authority and dignity, is frequently used in religious, governmental and academic functions . Education Light blue Physical education Sage green Fine arts Brown Physical therapy Teal The University’s mace is constructed of brass . The upper portion stands 11 inches high . The base of Home economics Maroon Public administration Peacock blue the mace is 23-3/4 inches high . The open book and scroll resting on the base of the mace represent Journalism Crimson ASU’s pledge to high accomplishment in the arts, sciences and education . The spherical, decorative Public health Salmon pink Law Purple brass element has an overlay of the historic Bibb Graves Tower, which symbolizes the University’s Library science Lemon Rehabilitation Counseling Nile green endurance; beckons alumni, students and friends to its grounds; and evokes their affection and Medicine Green Science Golden yellow commitment . The element is accented by the open book and scroll and the lighted lamp . The lighted Music Pink Social work Citron lamp completes the design of the mace and symbolizes lifelong learning . Nursing Apricot Theology Scarlet LaVonette Whittaker Bartley, associate executive director (ret .), designed ASU’s mace, and Sekou For all degrees, the mortarboard is the traditional cap . Protocol dictates that if more than one degree Ra, a local goldsmith, hand fabricated and executed it . The mace was first displayed at the 237th is held, the gown and hood of the highest degree are worn . Two degrees of equal importance can be Commencement in the summer of 1985 . shown by dividing the velvet between the indicative colors, but the lining can show only one conferring institution . Also, the president and members of the governing body of a college or university may wear THE UNIVERSITY SEAL doctoral gowns even if they do not hold the degree; however, their hoods may represent only degrees Alabama State University had no official university seal until 1963 . Prior actually held . to that time, the great seal of the state of Alabama was used on the commencement programs . In 1963, a university seal with a book of knowledge and a flaming torch was used . In 1970, the Art Department developed a seal with a map of the state in the background and the ASU letters in the foreground; however, some felt that seal looked too much like the great seal of the state of Alabama that had been used in 1956 . So, in 1971, the current university seal was adopted .

COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

The College of Education (COE) is the oldest college in the University and offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Education, Master of Science, Educational Specialist, Doctor of Educational Leadership, Policy and Law and the Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership, Policy and Law degrees . The college is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP, formerly NCATE), and its certification programs are approved by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) . Additionally, the THE ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY MACE Counselor Education program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) . The conceptual framework for the College of Education Alabama State University’s mace, like those of other academic institutions, describes the shared vision that provides coherence for both the initial and advanced programs for represents the solidarity of the academic community and symbolizes the University’s high purpose, character and traditions . The University the preparation of educators and other professionals . Focusing on the theme "Educator as Decision Marshal, whom the President has charged with the responsibility of Maker," the unit seeks to prepare professionals who are capable of applying acquired knowledge, skills coordinating each processional, carries the mace at all regaled academic and dispositions in an increasingly diverse, complex and dynamic technological society . The COE also functions and indicates the beginning of a session by placing it in full view . offers a program that leads to a career in Recreational Therapy .

36 37 The Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College of Business Administration (COBA) was organized Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in conjunction with the National in 1969, pursuant to University status . COBA offers Bachelor of Science degrees in accounting, Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) . computer information systems, finance, management (with an optional concentration in hospitality The College of Visual and Performing Arts (COVPA) is fully accredited by national management) and in marketing (with an optional concentration in purchasing) . The college has accrediting bodies and composed of the Department of Visual Arts, the Department of Music and maintained national accreditation by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs the Department of Theatre Arts . The college offers students the opportunity to learn from nationally (ACBSP) since 1993 . The program provides a comprehensive business education, with an emphasis and internationally respected artists, technicians and professors . The Department of Visual Arts is on the application of concepts and enhanced use of technology . The Master of Accountancy program accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design . It offers a Bachelor of Arts offers advanced accounting studies . degree with concentrations in graphic design and fine arts . The Department of Music is an accredited The College of Health Sciences (COHS) was formally established by the Alabama State member of the National Association of Schools of Music . It offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in University Board of Trustees in May 2000 . The college houses six degree programs — the Bachelor of music, a Bachelor of Music Education and a master’s degree in Music Education . The Department of Science in health information management (HIM); the Bachelor of Science in rehabilitation services Theatre Arts is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre and offers the with a concentration in addiction studies (REH); the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Bachelor of Arts degree with concentrations in performance, technical theater, theater generalist and (MSOT); the Master of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics (MSPO); the Master of Rehabilitation the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance . Counseling (MRC); and the clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at the entry and transitional The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), formerly part of the College levels . The college also offers an Undergraduate Certificate in Maternal and Child Health, a Graduate of Arts and Sciences, was authorized by the Board of Trustees in 2008 and formally established in Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling, and a Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies, Policy January 2010 . Students complete degrees offered by the departments of Communications (B .A ., and Services . The health information management program is accredited by the Commission on Communications), Criminal Justice and Social Sciences (B .S ., Criminal Justice), History and Political Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM); the Science (B .A ., History and Political Science), Languages and Literatures (B .A ., English), Psychology rehabilitation services program is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE); the (B .S ., Psychology), and Social Work (B .S .W .) The college also offers two master’s degree programs: the occupational therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Master of Arts in History and the Master of Social Work (M .S .W .) . The M .S .W . program commenced Education (ACOTE); the rehabilitation counseling program is accredited by CORE; and the entry- July 2016 and is sanctioned by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on level physical therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Colleges (SACSCOC), the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and the Council on Education (CAPTE) . The Prosthetics and Orthotics Program is accredited by the Commission on Social Work Education (CSWE) . C .L .A .S .S . majors receive a liberal arts education focusing on critical 38 39 thinking and problem solving, quantitative literacy, writing and civic engagement . Baccalaureate-level students are BOARD OF TRUSTEES prepared to attend graduate and/or professional schools or join the labor force upon the completion of their degrees . By content of offerings, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences would be considered the second oldest college at Alabama State University .

The College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM), formerly the College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, was recently established to include “Engineering” in its title . ASU’s accrediting agency (SACSCOC) approved for ASU to offer the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering at its June 16, 2016, meeting . The college is composed of the Departments of Biological Sciences, Physical/Forensic Sciences, and Mathematics and Computer Science . The college houses seven undergraduate degree programs: the Bachelor of Science in Biology, Marine Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Forensic Biology and Forensic Chemistry . Students in the college have the opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge in a specific Gov . Kay Ivey, Darrell Hudson, Brenda Brown Hunter, Robert Barnett Napoleon Bracy major discipline and learn the skills necessary to create new knowledge in the chosen major . The college is committed Ex Officio President President Pro Tempore Yuma, Ariz . Mobile, Ala . to preparing students for entry into graduate programs, professional schools and the scientific and technical workforce . Montgomery, Ala . Birmingham, Ala . Slidell, La . CSTEM administers programs for The Harold Lloyd Murphy Graduate School leading to the Master of Science in Biology, Forensic Science, Mathematics and Ph .D . in Microbiology .

The Harold Lloyd Murphy Graduate Schoolbegan in 1940 with authorization by the State Board of Education and was reorganized in 1963 . Graduate programs lead to the Master of Education; Master of Science in applied technology, biology, clinical mental health counseling, forensic science, mathematics, occupational therapy and prosthetics and orthotics; Master of Accountancy; Master of Art in History; Master of Social Work and Master of Rehabilitation Counseling . Also, the alternative fifth-year program in professional education and the educational specialist degrees are offered . Additionally, the University offers doctoral programs in educational leadership, policy and law; microbiology; and physical therapy .

The Library and Learning Resources College in the Levi Watkins Learning Center was established LaRaunce Anderson George Gore Eddie Hardaway Mario Lumzy Delbert B . Madison Fleming Huntsville, Ala . Livingston, Ala . Birmingham, Ala . Montgomery, Ala . with the return and full implementation of faculty status for library professionals in 2013-2014 . The Library and Huntsville, Ala . Learning Resources College's mission is to foster learning, teaching, research, cultural enrichment and to provide interactive learning environments . The college fulfills the academic mission of the University with up-to-date learning resources, experienced faculty and a state-of-the-art facility . Emerging technologies, resources and thoughtfully designed programs are used to further teaching and research, student retention, learning and academic success . The Library and Learning Resources College in the Levi Watkins Learning Center directly supports academic excellence in all other academic areas of the University and through its provision of learning resources, information literacy instruction and outreach activities, it works to ensure the academic integrity of the University . A major emphasis is academic support, for the accreditation and reaffirmation of the degree-granting colleges .

University College was established in 1975 . Since its inception, the college has been an entry point for students entering the University . This unit is a catalyst for students' success through its interactions with many of the Tiffany B . McCord Angela McKenzie Larry Means Pamela J . Ware Joe Whitt Sr . University's academic areas . The college offers the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies Montgomery, Ala . Sylacauga, Ala . Attalla, Ala . Pike Road, Ala . Auburn, Ala . degree . University College provides student-success initiatives through a support curricula of the Department of Advancement Studies, the University Writing Center, the College Reading Program and the Freshmen Experience Program . University College’s TRIO federally-funded units provide the Upward Bound Program, the Student Support Services Program and the Talent Search Program . The W.E .B Dubois Honors Program is a road map for success through accelerated courses and academic activities with an interdisciplinary honors curricula designed to prepare students for graduate and professional schools . Therefore, a major outcome of the program is the Capstone Research initiatives and experiential learning activities . University College programs are designed to ensure students' optimal performance and achievement in the degree-granting colleges and the future .

40 41 ADMINISTRATION ACADEMIC DEANS

Quinton T . Ross Jr ., Ed .D . Kevin A . Rolle, Ph .D . Carl S . Pettis, Ph .D . Tanjula Petty, Ed .D . Edward Brown, Ed .D . Alethea Hampton, Ed .D . Kamal Hingorani, Ph .D . Evelyn A . Hodge, President Chief of Staff Interim Provost and Interim Assistant Provost Interim Assistant Provost/ Dean, College of Dean, Percy J. Vaughn, Ph .D . Vice President for Dean, The Harold Lloyd Education Jr. College of Business Dean, University College Academic Affairs Murphy Graduate School Administration

Christine C . Thomas, Ph .D . William F . Hopper, M .S . Davida Haywood, Ph .D . Lois G . Russell, M .A .T . Charlene Portee, Ph .D . Caterina Bristol, D .A . Kennedy S . Wekesa, Ph .D . Kathaleen Amende, Ph .D . Associate Vice President for Interim Vice President for Vice President for Vice President for Dean, College of Interim Dean, College of Dean, College of Science, Interim Dean, College of Institutional Effectiveness Business and Finance Student Affairs Institutional Advancement Health Sciences Visual and Performing Arts Technology, Engineering Liberal Arts and and Mathematics Social Sciences

Larry Cobb, M .S . Donald L . Dotson, M .Ed . Jennifer L . Williams, M .S . Kenneth Thomas, J .D . Janice R . Franklin, Ph .D . Lt . Col . Andrew Hunter, M .A . Interim Vice President Vice President for Facilities Athletic Director General Counsel Dean, University Library Chair/Professor, Department of for Technology Services Management and and Learning Aerospace Studies and Innovation Operations Resources College US Air Force photo by Trey Ward

2020 SPRING COMMENCEMENT STEERING COMMITTEE Carl S . Pettis, Coordinating Chair Jamesetta Adams Vala M . Delaine David Whitlow Caterina L . Bristol Janice R . Franklin Jacqueline D . Powell Harrietta B . Colvin Lt . Col . Ann Graham Lois Russell Haley Cumbie Demetrius McGhee Hazel Scott Angela T . Davis Marie McNear Katrina Williams

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