2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT: OUR NEW NORMAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fayetteville State University...... 2
A Message from Board of Trustees Chair, Stuart Augustine...... 4 Fayetteville State University’s 2019-2020 Board of Trustees...... 5
A Message from Interim Chancellor, Dr. Peggy Valentine...... 6 FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY Fayetteville State University’s 2019-2020 Administrators...... 7 The Year in Review ...... 8 uring a called meeting on a Friday night, the local African Celebrating its post-sesquicentennial era, Fayetteville State Student Enrollment, Retention, Graduation Rate and Completions...... 8 American community of Fayetteville, North Carolina University has entered numerous partnerships, including Higher Expectations: The UNC System’s 2017-2022 Strategic Plan...... 10 assembled at Evans Chapel on November 29, 1867 to Meharry Medical College, to facilitate the entry of students D Moving Forward: New Challenges, Bold Promises ...... 12 discuss the need for educating African American children into fields of medicine and dentistry; Dell Technologies, which Our Five Strategic Priorities...... 14 beyond high school. Seven Black men were designated to prepares students for innovative employment opportunities Celebrity Guests ...... 15 become the board of trustees and founded a school that would in Cumberland County, and a variety of high-tech internship become the first normal school for African Americans in opportunities with local and national organizations. As the Era of COVID-19 Hits, FSU Leaps into Action and Establishes Protocols for Our New Normal...... 16 The university has been successful in placing students in North Carolina. In collaboration with the Freedmen’s Bureau CARES Funding Supports FSU CARES (Covid-19 Assessment, Research & Emerging Science)...... 17 and the American Missionary Association, a school building professional and graduate programs, including an 85% placement rate for pre-law students entering law schools. was established and named for General Otis Howard of the The Division of Academic Affairs ...... 20 Freedmen’s Bureau. That building was called the Howard As the first university in the southeastern United States to host Points of Pride: Academics and Innovation Earn High Marks Nationally...... 20 School and is now Fayetteville State University. FSU is a SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing), Valuable Partnerships Move Fayetteville State Forward...... 22 constituent institution of The University of North Carolina NextGen Lab, 100 percent of FSU’s students enrolled in this The Division of Student Affairs...... 24 and has granted over 21,000 diplomas to students in such program have been successful in passing the certification disciplines as Business and Economics, Education, Health examination. The educational exposure provided by SAP Serving Students Takes Many Forms...... 24 allows students to become more highly marketable for Sciences, Technology, Humanities, Social Sciences, Defense The Department of Athletics ...... 28 and Homeland Security. business employment. FSU Captures 4 CIAA Championships Before Athletics Shutdown Due to COVID-19...... 28 Fayetteville State University, a historically black public regional Ranked as one of the top 100 programs in the United States, The Division of University Advancement...... 30 university, has impacted the economic mobility of the region FSU’s MBA Program is among the Best Online MBA Programs, Fundraising in COVID-19...... 30 and promoted educational opportunities for the military, according to the U.S. News and World Report. In addition, the rural and financially challenged communities in North this university has one of the most comprehensive and highly ranked nursing programs in North Carolina. The Division of Information Technology Systems ...... 32 Carolina and beyond. As one of the most diverse institutions During a Pandemic, Technology Matters More Than Ever Before...... 32 in the state, the university has provided quality educational Fayetteville State University has maintained academic experiences to a host of individuals from various ages, national excellence for over one-hundred and fifty years and will The Division of Business and Finance ...... 34 origins, races, colors, religions, sexual orientations, gender continue to meet the intellectual needs of the local community A Fine-Tuned Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Nets Favorable Results...... 34 identities and the armed forces. and beyond. 2019-2020 Budgeted Revenues...... 35
2 3 Dear Fellow Broncos, FAYETTEVILLE STATE On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we would like to thank each of you for your consistent outpouring of Bronco Pride and your unwavering support of Fayetteville UNIVERSITY’S 2019-2020 State University. BOARD OF TRUSTEES The 2019-2020 Annual Report highlights many, but not nearly all, of the achievements and activities related to our campus during the most recent fiscal Stuart Augustine, Chairman A MESSAGE year. We have begun the journey of selecting a new Chancellor to lead Fayetteville State University into the future. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has made it a priority to engage in this process – students, faculty, staff, Dr. Richard C. Adams, Vice Chairman FROM BOARD OF alumni and supporters – for your time, energy and resources during this exciting time. Fayetteville State University has a proud tradition as the state’s second oldest public university and a tremendous “American Dream” story of our founding. We Brenda Timberlake, Secretary TRUSTEES CHAIR, now stand ready to select the next Chancellor to lead this outstanding institution. The challenges faced over the first few months of 2020 across our nation have Glenn B. Adams STUART AUGUSTINE highlighted how important it is to find a leader with both the vision and skills to navigate a path that is not as clearly lit as it may have been just a few short months ago. We continue to focus on student retention and growth while preparing them Val Applewhite for 21st century careers. We will continue to produce world-class talent like the 11 Thurgood Marshall Fellows just announced in early August. FSU will continue to broaden academic offerings and partnerships with innovative industry leaders. Kianté Bennett, Ex Officio
We will continue to support and develop our faculty and staff to allow them to grow professionally. FSU will continue to stress the importance of not only being Jonathan Charleston globally important, but locally inclusive. We know the symbiotic relationship between FSU and our surrounding communities will benefit FSU with the support we need and provide those businesses and communities with work ready graduates John D. English who are prepared to lead and contribute immediately.
Fayetteville State University has an unchallenged place in history, and we endeavor Dr. Warren McDonald to stamp our place in the future via our motto, Res Non Verba, Deeds Not Words. As we turn the page to our next chapter in the university’s history, we are anticipating John McFayden great things from our new Chancellor, to honor our history and build our future. I am honored and humbled to be a footnote in the history of this great university and thank each of you for the roles you play in continuing the incredible story that Sherida McMullan is Fayetteville State University.
Sincerely, Dr. Brandon Phillips
Stuart Augustine Chair, FSU Board of Trustees William R. Warner
4 5 Dear Friends of Fayetteville State University: FAYETTEVILLE STATE I am pleased to share the following 2019-2020 Annual Report for Fayetteville State University. These accomplishments build upon the university’s rich legacy UNIVERSITY’S 2019-2020 of 153 years. ADMINISTRATORS Surviving these uncertain times has been challenging; however, through our collegial relationship with the UNC System, the university moves forward, and Wendell Phillips, Interim Vice our 2019-2020 enrollment has increased significantly. Our Board of Trustees has Chancellor and Chief of Staff A MESSAGE FROM been a strong pillar of support in all of our endeavors. We do gratefully acknowledge that the perseverance of our faculty and staff Dr. Pamela Jackson, Provost has helped to sustain the academic and physical well-being of our campus, and Vice Chancellor for INTERIM CHANCELLOR, culminating in the completion of our 2015-2020 strategic plan. This plan will Academic Affairs serve as a guidepost for promoting student success, strengthening partnerships, and securing our future. Carlton Spellman, Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance DR. PEGGY VALENTINE Extramural funding is at an all-time high. Grants and contracts increased over 50%, totaling over $23 million. Donor support also increased, and Dr. Janice Haynie, Vice Chancellor we acknowledge the generosity of an anonymous donor, who provided for Student Affairs complimentary laptops to the graduating class of 2024. More than 2,054 contributors provided scholarship dollars, and in total, gifts contributed to FSU Arasu “Nick” Ganesean, for fiscal year 2019-2020 exceeded $2 million. This level of giving outpaced Vice Chancellor for Information the annual goal by nearly $1 million dollars. FSU also secured 7 new Legacy Technology and Gifts, totaling $1.2 million dollars to further support student scholarships and Telecommunication Services academic programs. Dr. Harriet F. Davis, Interim As we solidify our academic plans with Meharry Medical College, partnerships Vice Chancellor for University with academic communities, and the corporate world, we proudly anticipate that Advancement and Executive our students will be well-prepared for the changing landscape of the future. Director of the FSU Foundation Board
We honor the legacy of this university, and we thank you for your continual Jeffery Womble, Associate Vice support of this institution. Chancellor for Communications Sincerely, Wanda Jenkins, General Counsel
Anthony Bennett, Director of Athletics Peggy Valentine Interim Chancellor Wesley Fountain, Director of Constituent & Community Relations
6 7 ENROLLMENT 3,823 3,850 Total fall 2014 full-time freshmen 2019-20 OFFICIAL COMPLETIONS TOTALS 3,670 3,652 3,675 468 cohort size (preliminary) BY RACE/ETHNICITY Post-Bach. Total Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Licensures Total FSU student enrollment for Graduated Certificate Completions THE YEAR IN REVIEW African Americans has increased within five between Fall 2018 and Fall 2019. years 158 Official IPEDS 34% 1,060 164 19 37 0 1,280 Every year has defining moments, but Spring The Fall 2019 African American 170 COMPLETIONS enrollment of 3675 increased by 36% 2020 brought paradigm-shifts to FSU we could 0.6% from the previous year. The IPEDS & Fall 2019 White enrollment of 108 Graduated NON-IPEDS 1,060 164 19 37 8 1,280 have never imagined. COVID-19 led us to explore 1,353 23% within six 1,281 1353 increased by 7.2% from the 1,262 1,263
1,211 COMPLETIONS previous year. The total Fall 2019 Graduated years 948 a new normal. We faced huge challenges, yet came 898 within four years Hispanic enrollment of 575 834 689 673 575 together to achieve amazing accomplishments. increased by 13.6% from the 506 459 397 403 previous year. The Fall 2019 total MILITARYAFFILIATED STUDENTS ENROLLMENT BY RESIDENCY enrollment of other races was ENROLLMENT BY ENROLLMENT STATUS 948. This marked an increase of Total FSU student enrollment for military-affiliated Total FSU student enrollment for in-state and Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 The Fall 2019 full-time student enrollment of 5.6% from the previous year. students has increased over the five-year period. out-of-state students has increased over the African American Hispanic White Other The Fall 2019 military-affiliated enrollment five-year period. 4,440 decreased by 0.6% from the previous year. of 1,694 increased by 9.2% from 425 1,694 237 448 386 2,111 STUDENT ENROLLMENT, RETENTION, the previous year. 240 1,709 1,865 1,862 ENROLLMENT BY GENDER 1,552 1,730 5,864 5,986 5,778 5,932 6,126 GRADUATION RATE AND COMPLETIONS Total FSU student enrollment has 1,346 increased between both genders 1,269 over the five-year period. The 2,090 4,374 4,514 4,361 4,456 4,440 increase has been greater for 1,927 2,003 2,000 2,058 4,461 females as opposed to males. 4,220 4,226 4,260 TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT Fall 2019 enrollment for males 4,177 824 was 2090. This marked a 1.6% Total FSU student enrollment has steadily increased between increase from the previous year. Fall 2015 and Fall 2019. The Fall 2019 total enrollment of 6551 Fall 2019 enrollment for females increased by 233 students or 3.7% from the previous year. 6,551 was 4461. This marked a 4.7% increase from the previous year. 6,318 6,223 6,226 6,104 Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 In-state Out-of-State Full-time Part-time Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Male Female FIRSTTIME FRESHMEN RETENTION RATES The Fall 2019 first-time freshmen retention rate of 74% increased by 7.3% from the previous year. FIRSTTIME FRESHMEN ENROLLMENT STUDENT ENROLLMENT BY CAREER LEVEL 79% 78% Total FSU student enrollment for first-time 907 74% NEW TRANSFER STUDENT ENROLLMENT Total FSU student enrollment for 598 683 833 845 freshmen students has increased over the five-year 67% 69% The Fall 2019 new transfer student enrollment of undergraduate and graduate 5,540 5,473 5,644 period. The Fall 2019 first-time freshmen enrollment 5,506 5,393 862 decreased by 9% from the previous year. students has increased over the of 678 increased by 9.7% from the previous year. Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 five-year period. Fall 2019 670 678 947 undergraduate enrollment of 631 647 618 888 868 862 5644 increased by 3.1% 782 from the previous year. Fall 2019 graduate enrollment of 907 increased by 7.3% from the previous year.
Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall 2017 Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Undergraduate Graduate
8 9 STUDENT SUCCESS and lifelong learners; improving quality of life; investing in foundational research; speeding the discovery, application, and Student Success is a combination of intellectual, personal, and translation of research; and deepening sustained partnerships social development facilitated by a high-quality university that strengthen local communities and the state’s economy. education. It includes: GOALS: HIGHER EXPECTATIONS: THE UNC SYSTEM’S 2017-2022 STRATEGIC PLAN » The development of competencies essential for meaningful Increase Critical Workforce Credentials engagement in 21st-century life, including critical and Increase Research Productivity Adapted from www.northcarolina.edu/impact/strategic-plan creative thinking, technological mastery, resilience, Increase Investment in Strengthening NC Communities effective communication, flexibility, collaboration, and an The UNC System’s Strategic Plan grew from public discussions » Student Success: Increase degree attainment and ensure appreciation for the value of life-long learning, among others. EXCELLENT AND DIVERSE INSTITUTIONS with students, faculty, staff, alumni, Chancellors, members of that these degrees have long-term value and professional » The timely acquisition of a degree. the Board of Governors, elected officials, business and civic relevance. The System’s constituent institutions are individually distinct leaders, and the citizens of North Carolina through town halls, GOALS: and mission-focused. Collectively, they form an inclusive and » Economic Impact and Community Engagement: vibrant university system, committed to excellence and the surveys, planning meetings, and written contributions over the Increase 5-Year Graduation Rate Expand and strengthen the partnerships that improve local fullest development of a diversity of students, faculty, and staff. course of several months. We appreciate all of those who gave Increase Undergraduate Degree Efficiency communities and benefit the state’s economy. Close Achievement Gaps their time, energy, and careful thought to this plan, and we GOALS: » Excellent and Diverse Institutions: Help institutions Implement a Survey of Current Students and Alumni look forward to the results ahead. Identify Academic “Areas of Distinction” achieve excellence as they fulfill their individual missions. Focus on Human Capital North Carolina has long been known for its visionary approach AFFORDABILITY AND EFFICIENCY to higher education. A sustained commitment to college access, ACCESS Article IX, Section 9 of the North Carolina State Constitution PERFORMANCE AGREEMENTS AND INSTITUTION DASHBOARDS cutting edge research, and public service has established Access guarantees the opportunity to pursue a university requires that “The General Assembly shall provide that the the UNC System as one of the most productive public higher education to all North Carolinians who are prepared for benefits of The University of North Carolina and other public In 2017, all 17 Strategic Plan Performance Agreements were education systems in the country. rigorous learning experiences. Providing North Carolinians institutions of higher education, as far as practicable, be inked at each of our universities and signed by UNC System access and encouragement to pursue higher education is not extended to the people of the State free of expense.” President Margaret Spellings and each institution chancellor. But the System must continue to adapt if it is to help North confined solely to helping students gain admittance to college. Carolina face today’s challenges and those on the horizon, These unique performance agreements are how and where the It also includes: That constitutional mandate encourages a working compact from shifting economic demands to an increasingly diverse among the state’s elected officials, taxpayers, and the UNC Strategic Plan comes to life. Through nine measurable metrics under the themes of access, student success, and economic population. We must find new ways to keep college affordable, » Providing multiple access points into the University, System to deliver the System’s multifaceted mission at the help more students succeed, and enhance the System’s highest levels of quality in a cost-effective manner without impact, we’ve created plans that build on each institution’s including pathways for transfer students and students who distinctive strengths and priorities. contributions to communities across the state. benefit from online courses. regard to a student’s ability to pay. This was an iterative process, with campus leaders working The strategic planning process established a set of System-level » Offering academic, financial, cultural, and other GOALS: with Andrew Kelly and Margaret Spellings’ team to rank the knowledge-based services to help all students — Commit to Affordable Tuition goals, identified the strategies that can help us achieve them, 9 measures and then using existing institution-level strategic particularly those who are underserved for any reason Increase Operational and Financial Flexibility and provided the means to measure progress toward those plans, historical data, and future projections, to generate goals. Our objective: strengthening our institutions, improving — aspire to, enroll in, and graduate from institutions that aggressive but realistic targets for each metric. student outcomes, and expanding access to affordable high- match their interests and capabilities. ECONOMIC IMPACT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT quality degrees. Our Strategic Plan is only as good as its implementation, and GOALS: Our institutions have sustained impact on state and regional this is a significant step for the System towards transformative » Access: Continue North Carolina’s proud heritage of Increase Low-Income Enrollment economies through the students they attract and teach, the growth and a coordinated strategy that capitalizes on each research they perform, the innovation they encourage, the providing students from diverse backgrounds access to Increase Completions by Low-Income Students institution’s diversity and unique mission and context. people they employ, the services they offer, and the partnerships higher education. Increase Rural Enrollment Increase Completions by Rural Students they build with their communities and across the world. The A set of interactive dashboards monitor System and institution- » Affordability and Efficiency: Ensure that a UNC System Improve Transition from K-12 to College UNC System can enhance economic impact and community level progress in pursuit of these goals. This is an exciting step education remains among the most affordable in the nation. engagement by preparing graduates to be well-rounded citizens forward that will further accelerate our work.
10 11 OUR MISSION
Fayetteville State University (FSU), a public comprehensive, Historically Black University, offers robust and innovative degree programs rooted in the liberal arts tradition. The university advances knowledge through the integration of teaching, learning, research, and public service. FSU strives to meet the educational, career, and personal aspirations of its students from rural, military, and other diverse backgrounds so that they are equipped with academic and practical knowledge to serve local, state, national, and global communities as enlightened citizens, globally astute leaders, and engaged solution creators. Approved by Board of Trustees (June 2020). Pending approval by the UNC Board of Governors.
WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THROUGH
» A rigorous academic environment » A student-centered education » Specialized offerings and services to meet the needs of traditional, online, nontraditional, and military-affiliated students » Dedicated staff and scholarly faculty » Faculty and student engagement and partnerships with industry, employers, alumni and the community
OUR CORE VALUES OUR VISION
» Integrity: Commitment to transparency Fayetteville State University, the second oldest public » Flexible and Adaptable: Producing career and life-ready university in North Carolina and a constituent MOVING FORWARD: NEW CHALLENGES, BOLD PROMISES global citizens institution of the University of North Carolina System, will be the regional university of choice for students » Shared Governance: Engaging all members of the university from rural, military, and other diverse backgrounds ayetteville State University completed and unveiled its This Plan promotes an evidence-based assessment and planning community in decision making who are poised to become visionary leaders who 2020-2025 Strategic Plan: New Challenges, Bold Promises. strategy that embraces a multidimensional approach to » Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Working collaboratively and transform communities, states and nations. achieving the university’s strategic priorities. Implementation F effectively in a global society Building on our many strengths, the Plan focuses our energies will be inclusive, as the plan’s success requires input and action and resources on strategies that will position the university from the entire university community. Faculty, students, staff, » Collaboration and Partnerships: Strengthening relationships for continued success. The Plan builds on our tradition of and alumni will be asked to serve as champions in facilitating among alumni, community, and other stakeholders excellence and positions FSU to be effective in every dimension the implementation of the Plan including addressing strategic » Innovative: Creatively pursuing excellence in organizational of our mission. Our continued success will strengthen North issues, identifying potential gaps, and tracking the progress of endeavors Carolina’s competitive capacity to enrich the economic, social, the Strategic Plan. » Culturally Connected: Preserving the University’s HBCU and cultural life of the region. legacy and pride
12 13 OUR FIVE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES CELEBRITY GUESTS The following five strategic priorities were identified through multiple town hall and ayetteville State University hosted two well-known celebrities during focus group meetings with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other key stakeholders: Fthe academic year. On August 11, 2019, the Class of 2023 continued the Bronco tradition by participating in the Pinning Ceremony. Guest speaker for the occasion was Miss America 2019, Nia Franklin (left).
Franklin was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and lived in the state through graduate school. She earned an undergraduate degree in music composition from East Carolina University, and a master’s in music composition from The University of North Carolina’s School of the Arts. Shortly after, Franklin was awarded a Kenan Fellowship at New York’s Lincoln Center Education and made the move to New York City. STRATEGIC PRIORITY I: STRATEGIC PRIORITY II: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE STUDENT CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT Franklin was crowned Miss Five Boroughs at the age of 24, and then went on to win Miss New York 2018. She was awarded the job of Innovative and impactful student-centered academic programs Through a variety of engaging activities, students will develop Miss America 2019 on September 9, 2018. A gifted singer/ and services equip students with the necessary knowledge and a broad range of leadership and professional skills, beyond the songwriter, Franklin has been a teacher and music skills to compete on a global level. classroom, that will prepare them for successful careers and to mentor, and has written over 100 songs, including one be visionary leaders. she began performing at age five.
A month later, FSU kicked off the 2019-2020 academic year with Fall Convocation. Guest speaker was former Texas Christian University football player and Rhodes Scholar Caylin Moore.
Moore attended Verbum Dei High School. After graduating from the college prep school, he attended Marist College in New York and began his journey to becoming a Rhodes scholar. During his first semester at STRATEGIC PRIORITY III: STRATEGIC PRIORITY IV: STRATEGIC PRIORITY V: Marist College, Moore academically excelled receiving a 3.8. EMPLOYEE VITALITY IMPACTFUL COMMUNITY UNIVERSITY SUSTAINABILITY OUTREACH AND RESEARCH The Rhodes Scholarship is known as one of the most Drawing upon the HBCU culture of Fostering a culture of sustainability is prestigious academic awards received by former presidents, giving back, the university will further FSU’s involvement in and essential to the success of this university. prime ministers, and other world leaders and influential develop a vibrant work environment transformational impact on our This is accomplished by maximizing people. Each year, 32 students from the United States are that promotes, supports, and rewards region, state, and global community, funding and aligning fundraising selected as Rhodes scholars. According to the scholarship, excellence among faculty and staff. in collaboration with faculty, staff, initiatives with university priorities. the students are chosen based off their academic students, alumni, and partners, is an achievements, leadership, character and commitment to important part of university’s mission. others and the common good.
14 15 CARES FUNDING SUPPORTS FSU CARES (COVID-19 ASSESSMENT, RESEARCH & EMERGING SCIENCE)
CARES Funding has allowed Fayetteville State University 1. COVID-19 viral testing to FSU students and the to establish a comprehensive program that uses a multi- Cumberland County Community (Nursing) disciplinary approach to contribute to the body of knowledge 2. Social Vulnerability Index Research. (Psychology) of COVID-19 and its impact. These multi-disciplinary projects 3. Developing the capacity of serological testing. (Biology) are led by teams of faculty and students, who seek to develop and implement assessment strategies of COVID-19, conduct 4. Novel Antiviral Nanoparticle Embedded-Coating to exploratory research to understand its impact and tap into Extend the Lifecycle of PPE (Chemistry) the potential of nanoscience in the production of long lasting 5. Retinal Net Prototype Pilot. (Multi-disciplinary) personal protective equipment. The specific activities for the 6. Creation of multidisciplinary Virtual Reality Health project are as follows: Care Learning Modules that focus on respiratory system AS THE ERA OF COVID-19 HITS, FSU LEAPS INTO ACTION and COVID. (Multidisciplinary) 7. Preliminary Results of Projects and Implications for AND ESTABLISHES PROTOCOLS FOR OUR NEW NORMAL Future Research
t became evident in late February of 2020 that COVID-19 Members of the cabinet and university leaders worked would impact our campus. As the number of cases began to in collaboration with the UNC System office to prepare Isoar nationwide, the university took early action to update documents that outlined the processes for reopening FSU’s pandemic plan. By early March, the UNC System issued campus safely for the fall semester. Despite the pandemic, mandates to protect the safety and welfare of students and university business never stopped. Although virtually, student COVID-19 VIRAL TESTING TO FSU STUDENTS employees, which included moving to online instruction and recruitment and student admissions continued for our campus. AND THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY teleworking. FSU extended its mid-March spring break by two Virtual Town Hall meetings with students, parents, faculty and Between July and September 2,392 viral COVID-19 Testing weeks, allowing time for students to move off campus, and staff became part of the new normal. were conducted on FSU’s campus and in the surrounding time for faculty members to transition to virtual instruction. FSU received support from federal and local governments. The community.165 of those tests were SARS COV2 RNA positive, Special accommodations were made for lower classmen who CARES Act funding provided financial resources, ensuring an overall positivity rate of 6.9%. Data was collected on had limited experience with online learning. Upon the request quality education amid a pandemic. More than $13 million several variables including gender, age, race, employment, of students, courses were changed to pass/fail, academic in funds became available to reimburse students for unused household status, education, self -reported health behaviors, coaches were deployed to assist students who needed support, dining and housing costs. Additionally, these resources aided plans to receive Covid 19 vaccine when it becomes available. and laptop computers were distributed as needed. Graduation the university in purchasing personal protective equipment, Data was analyzed and the only variable that was statistically was offered virtually. Summer classes were taught online, and hand sanitization stations, and protective shields. significant to COVID-19 status was gender. Males were twice summer camps were cancelled. All athletic programs for the as likely to test positive for SARS COV2 RNA (18.4%) than late spring and summer were canceled, as well. Little did we We recognize that without the assistance of others who share females who tested positive for SARS COV2 RNA (7.9%) with know that COVID-19 would persist. in our quest for excellence, our journey would have been more a p value p <0.035. Another important finding is 65.3% of challenging. For that reason, we remain grateful and continue individuals we surveyed planned to receive the vaccine when it to honor the FSU legacy as we prepare our campus community becomes available. Implications for further research includes for the future. examination of antibody testing among our population.
16 17 SOCIAL VULNERABILITY INDEX RESEARCH
Research Questions for this topic are as follows:
1. Is there a correlation between health behaviors and the presence of COVID-19?
Participants were asked to indicate how often they utilize protective measures against COVID-19 (cover mouth and nose while in public, wash hands, maintain social distance, and cover mouth and nose when sneezing). Spearman’s correlation was used to analyze this question. Based on the results so far, there are no significant differences between those whose tests indicated a detection of COVID 19 and those whose test did not in terms of their protective health behaviors. Considering the CDC’s recent stance on mask wearing, there are implications for future research.
2. Is there a correlation between the Social Vulnerability Index and the presence of COVID-19?
Data from SVI aspects (Income, Education, Transportation, Housing, Employment, Employment, and Chronic conditions) ANTIVIRAL MXENE NANOPARTICLE – EMBEDDED CREATION OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY VIRTUAL was analyzed for correlations with detection of COVID-19. No PPE TO ENHANCE PROTECTION AGAINST COVID-19 REALITY HEALTH CARE LEARNING MODULES THAT significant correlations were observed. Income was the only FOCUS ON RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND COVID-19 This project is ongoing with positive preliminary results. significantly correlated SVI factor to mental health (p=.001) This project is in its infancy. Collaborating with a VR company 3. How has the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic influenced to create a multidisciplinary unfolding case study that can be the population’s mental health? RETINAL NET PROTOTYPE PILOT packaged and used across curricula. Content experts (faculty) have been recruited who will work with companies to create Moderate symptoms included nervousness, feeling tense, In collaboration with Fortem Genus, a local biomedical this one of a kind engaging, pedagogically sound approach. worry, and stress were observed. Mild to moderate symptoms company, FSU is piloting the development of RetinalNet .05, of irritability were observed. Mild symptoms of sadness, feeling a prototype medical artificially intelligent system to detect down, feeling scared or afraid, and not being sure what to do were COVID -19 through both retinal and iris eye imaging. To date overwhelmingly reported. we have collected 619 eye images from 155 subjects. We know that COVID-19 does influence the eye; however, the specific COVID-19 signature/pattern in the eye is not yet known to DEVELOPING THE CAPACITY OF SEROLOGICAL TESTING the medical profession. Therefore, we must rely on the neural 1. The Biology faculty have modified the curriculum of the capstone network’s ability to be trained to recognize and detect the course for seniors to include training on commercial ELISA pattern in the eye images created by COVID-19. kits using mock/artificial human serum/plasma samples and enhancing student’s competence on performing the needed assays.
2. Design of a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) University laboratory LSA 240 with Serology/PCR, Research, & Teaching capabilities.
18 19 THE DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS POINTS OF PRIDE: ACADEMICS AND INNOVATION EARN HIGH MARKS NATIONALLY
From a radio station that attracts worldwide audiences, to the ONLY FEPAC accredited Forensic Science Program in North Carolina, Fayetteville State University sets a high standard for its degree programs and opportunities.
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES BROADWELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
» The Department of Communication, Languages, and » The Broadwell College of Business and Economics Cultures houses a very successful student radio station, maintains AACSB accreditation. Only 5% of business BroncoiRadio, which, in addition to broadcasting music schools worldwide have achieved this distinction. programming worldwide, produces 14 different talk shows » Since 2009, The Princeton Review has listed The College of for its Internet audience. Also, Bronco Television airs five Business and Economics as one of the nation’s best. unique shows on the City of Fayetteville’s government » The Broadwell College of Business and Economics is cable station. acknowledged as a Top 200 Business School by Social » The Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Certificate has the Science Research Network. distinction of being the first at an HBCU to be accredited » The school is the only one in the state to offer a SAP by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation certification program. SAP, an acronym for Systems, (USGIF). Our program is only one of 18 to be accredited by Applications and Products, is a software program used USGIF in the United States. by top companies – from Amazon to Google – and by the » The M.A. program in Sociology, the only online master’s in military to track customer and business interactions. Also, sociology degree completion program in the UNC System, FSU’s unique NextGen Lab is the only one in the Southeast. was ranked No. 10 in the “Top 10 Online Master’s in Students who complete the 18-week program and pass a Sociology Degree Programs for 2020” by Intelligent.com. stringent exam are often placed into paid internships or lucrative full-time positions.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COLLEGE OF HEALTH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY
» College of Education Master of School Administration » Graduates of the School of Nursing maintain an average or Doctor of Educational Leadership holders were the passage rate of 96% on the NCLEX examination. Principals of the Year for Cumberland County Schools for » The School of Nursing offers the only master’s degree in seven consecutive years between 2011 and 2018. Patient Safety and Quality in the state. » 75 to 80 percent of MSA graduates are placed in » The Department of Biological and Forensic Sciences offers administrative positions upon exiting the program. the ONLY FEPAC accredited Forensic Science Program in » FSU’s College of Education graduates have achieved a North Carolina. Praxis II educator subject assessment pass rate above 90%.
20 21 FSU COLLABORATES WITH DELL TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATORS & ENTREPRENEURS: THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO PROVIDE MARKETABLE BROADWELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND VALUABLE PARTNERSHIPS MOVE FAYETTEVILLE STATE FORWARD CERTIFICATION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENTS ECONOMICS RECEIVES GOLD LEAF GRANT The Rocky Mount-based Golden LEAF Foundation, with FSU formed valuable partnerships with other colleges, foundations and corporations providing Computer Science students had the opportunity to receive a mission to increase economic opportunities in the state students with access to mentorship, experiential learning, and job opportunities. Dell certification(s) through the Dell Technologies Proven since 1999, awarded a grant of $199,280 to FSU’s Broadwell Professional program during Spring 2020. The partnership College of Business and Economics. The grant will be used to between FSU, Dell Technologies and the City of Fayetteville is establish an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub at FSU. continuing. The course that is currently being designed will TWO HBCU POWERHOUSES JOIN FORCES: FSU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Meharry Medical College to develop an Early Acceptance Program. The vision for both incorporate competencies such as enterprise architecture, The proposal for the project was submitted by Dr. Lee Brown FSU AND MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE networking, servers, etc. ENTER INTO PARTNERSHIP institutions for the next decade is to: while serving as Dean of the Broadwell College of Business and Economics (now Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor The Chief Information Officer for Fayetteville has agreed to » Provide leadership in rural and urban communities across the of Academic Affairs) and Dr. Pam Jackson, then Provost Meharry Medical utilize these students as his primary talent pool for computer United States. and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The hub, to be in College is one of the technicians, as the City has just begun to transition from HP » Lead in clinical medicine. Bronco Square across from the FSU campus, will build upon nation’s oldest and sole-source to Dell sole-source. Because there is a shortage of existing support resources and entrepreneurial expertise largest historically black » Build and maintain a network of regional, national and Dell-trained service technicians in the region, this collaboration at FSU, to assist small and under-resourced businesses in academic health science international partners to expand its clinical reach and provide will create immediate internship opportunities for all students developing the skills needed to build viable, sustainable centers dedicated to additional educational opportunities for students and residents. who successfully complete the program. educating physicians, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH businesses. The hub will provide: » Collaborate in the design and implementation of focused synergistic dentists, researchers, and community networks that complement education, research, and » Access to consulting services offered by graduate and health policy experts. clinical missions and provide leverage for service engagement undergraduate students working under the direction Founded in 1876 as the opportunities. of faculty. Medical Department of Central Tennessee College in Nashville, Meharry was the first medical school in In partnership with Meharry Medical College, FSU’s Board of Trustees, » A seamlessly articulated workshop and webinar the South for African Americans. It was chartered particularly Chair Stuart Augustine and Trustee Jonathan Charleston, structure facilitated by local experts to introduce small separately in 1915.Fayetteville State University is a fully support the following: business owners to cutting-edge business skills such as constituent institution of The University of North financial management, data analytics, and opportunity Carolina System and the second-oldest public » Initiating an affiliation agreement with Meharry Medical College. research. institution of higher education in the state, having » Establishing and implementing of a 3 plus 3 plus 3 program (three » Idea Space – To generate creative ideas and solve been founded in 1867. FSU is a historically black years for pre-med from FSU, three years of medical school at complex problems, a discrete location away from university offering degrees at the baccalaureate, Meharry, and three years residency in Cumberland County). workplace distractions and institutional barriers where master’s, and doctoral levels. With more than 6,300 » Establishing and implementing of a rural training track residency people can cultivate and share new knowledge. The new students, Fayetteville State University is among the training program in the southeast region. flex space will provide an environment to facilitate the most diverse institutions in the nation. transformation of ideas from concepts » Appointing a planning committee to explore the feasibility of to products and services and will include a FSU’s and Meharry’s core values align. Both are medical school at FSU for the southeast region of North Carolina. 3D printing system. a community of scholars and learners committed » Implementing an Innovation and Partnership Core Unit within the to excellence and espouse accountability with Office of the Chancellor. transparency, equity and inclusion, respect with collegiality, service with compassion, and integrity The partnership was done in agreement with FSU Interim Chancellor without exception. Dr. Peggy Valentine and Dr. James E.K. Hildreth, President and Chief Executive Officer of Meharry Medical College.
22 23 COUNSELING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER (FORMALLY CENTER FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT) THE DIVISION OF The Personal Development Center changed its name to The Counseling and Personal Development Center: the Counseling and Personal Development Center to more accurately reflect the services provided by the unit. The Center » Seamlessly transitioned all Counseling and Student for Personal Development name was selected in the 1990s Disability Services to an alternative platform in the Spring STUDENT AFFAIRS 2020 semester due to COVID-19. Students registered with to increase student utilization of services. At the time, there was more stigma associated with seeking counseling services, Student Disability Services continued to receive reasonable SERVING STUDENTS particularly in the African American community. Mental accommodations when classes were changed to an online health is more readily discussed in society today and less platform. TAKES MANY FORMS stigma is associated with obtaining counseling. » Awarded more than $80,000 in grant funding to expand mental health and substance abuse services and materials. Our students are the heart of Fayetteville • Communities Talk Stipend = $750 State University. Providing them with quality • RC Funds-UNC System Office = $1,000 services – from counseling to health care and • Emergency Mini Grant = $7,499 emergency grants to inspirational speakers – • Collegiate Recovery Community Grant = $46,275 are part of an equation to ensure their safety • Behavioral Health Initiative = $24,907 and success. We stand behind our students. Pages 25-27 cover some highlights of essential services. THE RUDOLPH JONES STUDENT CENTER The Rudolph Jones Student Center implemented programming Accomplishments during 2019-2020 included: in the Rudolph Jones Student Center to increase facility usage during the evenings and weekends. The number of Student » Collaborated with various campus partners to support Center visitor encounters from July 2019-June 2020 were programming to FSU students and the community. The approximately 548,000 entries compared to approximately Rudolph Jones Student hosted over 1,500 individuals 456,000 from July 2018-June 2019. This represents a 21.2% participating in external summer camps, over 1,000 increase over 2018- 2019 despite the reduced facility usage individuals participating in military-affiliated programs, from March through June due to COVID-19. and over 300 individuals in department events. » Established a Recycling Project to improve sustainability efforts. The Recycling Project was in collaboration with Early College to fulfill Civic Engagement Service Hours. » Completed $40,000 in enhancements. » Received favorable survey results, with 86% of participants ranking their experience as very satisfied or higher.
24 25 STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES Student Health Services increased student access to health of this revenue stream, SHS realized $55,000. These funds care. Accomplishments included: were used to enhance the pharmacy options since students do not have transportation to secure prescriptions; » Successfully launched a two-day per week afterhours purchased new exams tables; and purchased updated clinic, allowing students to have increased access to the monitoring equipment. Plans are underway to establish provider while avoiding excessive medical expenses for billing with other health insurance companies to further off-campus care. increase revenue. » Increased Student Health Services revenue through » Conducted 5,339 patient encounters establishing the billing process for Student Blue Health » Maintained a greater than 93% patient satisfaction score Insurance. Students were not charged co-pays. As a result for the overall patient experience.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Student Engagement increased student club and organization only three African Americans in the Association’s over participation in leadership development trainings and 100-year history to serve on its board. (October 28, 2019) workshops in comparison to the 2018-2019 academic year: » Dr. Wes Bellamy, author of Monumental: It Was Never About a Statue is a City Councilman in Charlottesville, » Seventy (70) student clubs and organizations were Virginia, Political Science Professor at Virginia State registered University, and one of the global thought leaders of the » Three (3) Leadership Academy pathways were developed Millennial Generation. He is the youngest individual ever to meet the needs of various populations of students to elected to the Charlottesville City Council post, and he prepare them for life after college or their next phase of came into the national spotlight after helping to lead the leadership. Approximately 150-200 students participated effort to remove statues of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall in the leadership academies. Jackson from city parks in Charlottesville. Dr. Bellamy spoke on A Dialogue About Social Justice Development, Student Engagement also conducted a Speaker Series. RESIDENCE LIFE Enhancing Understanding of One’s Culture, and The following guest speakers were presented: Challenging Injustices. (November 12, 2019) Residence Life increased the number of Summer Camps held with the Facilities Maintenance daily to plan and implement during the Summer of 2019, doubling revenue generated from maintenance, repairs, and renovation projects to include » Nia Franklin, Miss America, served as the keynote » The Voice staff, under the direction of Dr. Alanna Miller, the prior year. Almost $200,000 of these funds helped to $1,200,000 in maintenance and repair projects. Maintenance speaker at the Annual Pinning Ceremony on August 11, attended the North Carolina College Media Association support summer maintenance projects and residence and repair work included plumbing, HVAC, boilers, chillers, 2019. Ms. Franklin shared her own college experiences and meeting in March 2020, and won awards for Best of Show – and painting, as well purchasing furniture for University encouraged the students to set goals, support and network Newspaper and Best of Show- Online. hall improvements. Place Apartments. with fellow students, and make personal goals. » Dr. Rae Nicole Lundy, Associate Vice President of 40 students received on-campus job opportunities. Students » April Ryan, renowned political analyst and author of Student Health, Counseling, and Wellness at Wiley College were required to complete a competitive search process to serve Residence life rose to the challenge of the pandemic and Under Fire: Reporting from the Front Lines of the Trump White served as a guest speaker. Dr. Lundy participated in the as Resident Assistants. successfully assisted 1,400 residential students depart campus House, was invited to speak about voter empowerment. Office of Student Engagement virtual office campaign housing due to COVID-19. Thirty students safely remained April Ryan has served on the board of the prestigious to provide strategies and resources students could use to Housekeeping and Maintenance operations were transferred to on campus through May 11, 2020. Even with the pandemic, White House Correspondents Association. She is one of maintain a healthy holistic lifestyle. (April 30, 2020). Facilities Maintenance. Residence Life worked collaboratively Residence Life maintained a 92% occupancy rate.
26 27 Women’s Coach of the Year and Shania Ingram was named the start of the season was, so was FSU’s play in the CIAA the field events’ co-women’s Most Valuable Athlete. Six indoor Tournament. The South’s No. 3 Seeded Broncos surpassed track athletes received All-Region Honors prior to the NCAA Shaw, Virginia Union, and Johnson C. Smith to reach its eighth THE DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS National Championship Meet. Four of the six traveled to championship game. The program missed the qualifying Birmingham, Alabama to compete for national titles. Mya for the NCAA Regionals by one position. Denzel Hosch was Johnson and Jerinique Brooks qualified to run in individual honored with the CIAA Lowe’s Senior CLASS award and Jalen FSU CAPTURES 4 CIAA CHAMPIONSHIPS BEFORE races as well as run a portion on the 4x400 relay squad with Seegars was named All CIAA. Tawana Allen and Carisha Leonard. ATHLETICS SHUTDOWN DUE TO COVID-19 The Fayetteville State bowling season was cut short with one The women’s basketball team earned the CIAA’s automatic bid divisional meet and the championship tournament remaining In the interest of protecting health and safety during Volleyball claimed its sixth CIAA championship with a sweep to the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Tournament after on the schedule. The Broncos were undefeated in conference COVID-19, all athletic-related activities were cancelled at over defending champs Shaw University. The title game defeating Bowie State University, 61-53, to claim its fourth play with a 39-0 record and 49-15 overall standing. Four Fayetteville State University beginning on March 12. capped an 11-game win streak and a 16-1 conference record. CIAA title and third since 2001. Fayetteville State finished bowlers were name all-conference along with Cecilia Chafin, Fayetteville State finished with a 11-1 divisional standing for a 15-2 in conference play and went undefeated against divisional who was named the CIAA Rookie of the Year. Head Coach Prior to that time, FSU proved its athletic prowess by capturing fifth Southern Division title in 11 seasons. Da’Nesha Miller was opponents for its third CIAA Southern Division title in four Robert “Bobbie” Henderson was named the Coach of the Year four out of seven Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association named the Championship Tournament Most Valuable Player. years. Two Broncos were named to the All-CIAA Team and for the fourth consecutive season as Fayetteville State captured (CIAA) championships for the year. A total of three Broncos were named to the All-Tournament one to the All-Rookie Team. Katisha Hyman was named the their 19th Divisional title. Team and five to the all-conference squad. Cassandra Watson The women’s cross-country program set the tone for the year Tournament MVP and Shantel Bennett received the Food was named the CIAA Rookie of the Year and Jasmine Jacinto The golf team completed two Spring matches before the season with its third consecutive championship title in October at the Lion Player of the Game award. Both had seats on the All- the Defensive Player of the Year. Head Coach Reeshemah was cut short, but the Broncos participated in four matches Green Hill Park in Salem, Virginia. The Broncos placed five Tournament Team. Johnson was named the Volleyball Coach of the Year for the in the Fall. FSU won the VSU Trojan Fall Classic in October. scorers (who all earned All-CIAA accolades) among the top second successive year and fourth time in her coaching career. The men’s basketball team jumped to a 9-0 start on the season, Softball finished the 2020 abbreviated season with a 5-9 record 15 runners and cruised to the 35-point victory. Nelly Kandie, Fayetteville State finished the season 19-7 overall after its best- achieved its first 20-win season since 1992-93, and and women’s tennis finished 2-2. the 2019 CIAA Runner of the Year, finished as second overall. ever start in the NCAA Atlantic Region Tournament. finished with a 24-8 overall record. As exciting The FSU program has been the home of the past three CIAA Runners of the Year with Mercy Chemutai receiving this The women’s indoor track & field program captured 123 points year’s award. Head Coach Inez Turner has also been the with 11 top-three podium finishes for its first-ever CIAA recipient of the Women’s Coach of the Year honor for the Championship title after two seasons of sponsorship. FSU past three seasons. finished third last year in its first The men’s cross-country team finished ninth out of 11 teams championship with its lead runner finishing 17th out of 74 runners; just two appearance positions shy of All-CIAA honors. since 2000. The Fayetteville State football program had another standout Head Coach season with its third trip to the CIAA Football Championship Inez Turner game. The Broncos opened the first half of the season with was chosen a 4-1 record which progressed into a five-game win-streak as the CIAA and resulted in a 6-1 conference and 8-3 overall record. FSU claimed the CIAA Southern Division Title for a third consecutive season. Ten student-athletes received post-season all-conference honors. Senior Stevie Green became the Bronco’s all-time rusher with 4,479 yards and all-time scorer with 41 touchdowns after four seasons of play.
28 29 Secured 7 new Legacy Gifts, to include FSU Foundation Received anonymous major two naming opportunities, totaling Commits to cash gift of more than $200,000 Endowment of $1.2 million $250,000 to support student scholarships and academic programs 25% of committed THE DIVISION FSU Faculty and Conducted Wellness Staff contributed OF UNIVERSITY Texting to more than more than 11,000 Alumni $68,000 FSU Retirees Contributed ADVANCEMENT $10,000
NOTABLE ACTIVITY DURING THIS PERIOD INCLUDED FUNDRAISING IN COVID-19 » Doubled alumni participation in giving from 3% to 6% » Launched Bronco Bulletin E-newsletter to connect Alumni, » Doubled the number of alumni who contributed faculty, staff, and Friends to the University » Launched the first university-wide “Day of Giving” Campaign » Created and launched Class Reunion Leadership e-Training Navigating fundraising in COVID-19 called for an opportunity » Revised and Approved by Board of Trustees, Policy on Naming » Engaged and enhanced millennial Alumni participation for our Division to pivot from our traditional strategic approach of Facilities and Academic Programs » Implemented strategy designed to yield a 10% increase in to fundraising to an out-of-box virtual fundraising experience. » Launched two e-Newsletters, The Bronco Bulletin and contact information and outreach The 2019-2020 year saw investments by individuals, Planned Giving » Improved and enhanced processes for communicating with corporations, and foundations in the university’s core mission » Implemented Affinity Fundraising Approach both internal and external constituents of providing students a personalized learning experience in » Converted fund raising system from Banner to Raisers Edge NXT » Maximized our use of technology to reach alumni, faculty, preparation from leadership and service. » Established plan to provide quarterly Giving Reports to deans staff, and other University stakeholders Significant, the generosity of an anonymous donor who and directors » Participated in virtual training and development in contributed a major gift of 736 laptops for first-time Freshmen, » Enhanced Strategic Communications via Social Media and areas specific to alumni research, alumni engagement, the Class of 2024. More than 2,054 contributors provided FSU Traditional Media Relations and involvement with additional scholarship dollars that will support and fulfill » Launched Bronco Breakout - Engage and involve young » Since March of 2020, the team has actively engaged in the university’s mission. Alumni, faculty, and staff to showcase and present their monthly professional training in the areas of Raiser’s Edge In total, gifts contributed to FSU for fiscal year 2019-2020 accomplishments in the areas of entrepreneurship, careers, NXT and Prospect Research totaled $2.32 million exceeding the annual goal by nearly and community service » Participated in virtual webinars and virtual professional $1 million. » Relaunched the Future Alumni Association on Campus to training for alumni engagement and outreach engage Students and connect them with FSU Alumni » Shared news about the work of the University and and Friends distinguished honors that faculty & staff are still » Met 10% yield goal achieving even in these unprecedented times
30 31 The rapidly changing path of information technology SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENTS is expanding the borders of how we learn, discover, and communicate. ITS at FSU provides a solid infrastructure to » With funding from Title III grant, ITS performed a major THE DIVISION OF help FSU improve the quality of education and research, upgrade to server and storage infrastructure in both data prepare our students for work in the twenty-first century, centers with the goal of achieving high availability, better expand its role in the community and around the world, and performance, and increased storage capacity that will meet INFORMATION act as good stewards of the university resources. Here are the demands for at least for the next 6 years. highlights from 2019-2020. » 75% reduction in Data Center footprint » >10x increase in performance TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS » >75% reduction in response times CLASSROOM AND LAB TECHNOLOGIES » Eliminated refresh needs for the > 6 years DURING A PANDEMIC, TECHNOLOGY » 7 Computer labs in various buildings (Lilly Taylor, Lyon Science, Science and Tech, and Butler) were updated and MATTERS MORE THAN EVER BEFORE 120 new computer workstations were deployed to replace ENTERPRISE APPLICATION SERVICES old computers. » The open use lab LSA125 was reconfigured to accommodate » Customized training for campus users for Office 365, a new Robotics Lab for the Computer Science research Teams, Forms, OneDrive, Zoom, AdobeSign and published faculty and to increase workspace in the open use lab. schedule for face-to-face sessions and links for the online modules. » 9 classrooms in various buildings were upgraded with newer presentation technologies such as projectors, » Degree Works Module upgrade – allowing students to document cameras, and large screen televisions. develop their own educational plan (SEP), be able to see their transfer equivalency for course taken at some other institutions. NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS » FSU Engage implementation – created a student-centered section of the MyBronco portal labeled FSU Engange - » Core Routers that enable network traffic on campus and specific to students giving them one place to go to for all between the Internet were replaced after six years. This the online services available to students. basically increases the capacity from 10 GB to 40 GB providing higher speed of data transmission and another 6 or more years of longevity for the infrastructure. GENERAL IT SERVICES » Like the routers, Campus Firewalls on both data centers were more than 6 years old and needed replacement. ITS » ITS implemented an in-house helpdesk and a call center. This replaced the CISCO firewalls with new Palo Alto firewalls service had been outsourced for several years in the past. providing ability to manage the network and security of the » Annual Security Awareness training resulted in high campus network centrally. compliance with only 69 of the 1200 employees missing the » University Place Apartments (UPA) connectivity to the mandatory training. campus and the Internet is refreshed with new network switches and WiFi access points. This essentially resolved the connectivity and WiFi capacity issues for the residential students that live in the UPA.
32 33 » Sworn police personnel completed 868 hours of training to include but not limited to the following: State mandated yearly 2019-2020 in-service to include firearms, FBI Leadership, West Point THE DIVISION OF Leadership. Police and Public Safety completed over 40 Crime BUDGETED REVENUES Prevention/Training.
» Users of the LiveSafe (Safety App) increased by 451 individuals. Nearly 46% of budgeted revenue comes from BUSINESS AND FINANCE These steps have contributed to Fayetteville State University state appropriation and about 14.5% from state being ranked by Alarms.org as the safest HBCU in North tuition and fees. The categories, broken down by Carolina; the 4th safest campus in North Carolina: link: dollars and percentages: A FINE-TUNED FOCUS ON FISCAL www.alarms.org/safest-colleges/ RESPONSIBILITY NETS FAVORABLE RESULTS » The successful Lyons Science comprehensive renovation project bid came in 450k under budget. Guaranteed Maximum Price contract executed and notice to proceed letter issued. The numbers tell a comprehensive story about the state of financial health at Fayetteville State University. Cost savings, » Facilities Maintenance solicited designers for FSU Health sound management, and better returns on investment are among and Wellness Center. This is part of the FSU and the City of the points highlighted below: Fayetteville partnership to develop their two adjacent parcels of land for the construction of the FSU Wellness Center and the Noncapital State Grants COF Senior Center. Sharing site development cost, will result in Appropriation » Fayetteville State University received an unqualified opinion 36,493,245.93 54,796,248.00 for the FY 2019 university financial audit and for the FY a cost avoidance of over 800K, to be reallocated to the brick and 2019 blended component unit financial audits. Based on the mortar construction. auditor’s report, the university’s financial position remained » Facilities Maintenance and Emergency Management received relatively stable, as of June 30, 2019, and the combined net an excellent Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) annual site position for the university increased $2.13M, which is an inspection report in June 2020. increase of 7.71%, demonstrating effective compliance and » Planning & Construction completed several small construction institutional controls and included no findings. projects to include 850K of repairs & renovations in residence » Finance realized cost savings by eliminating administrative halls and multiple operations and maintenance repairs totaling duplication of effort resulting in abolishing four positions; 650K. In addition, completed the scope of work and awarded Fixed Asset Coordinator, Director of Financial Reporting, moisture mitigation study for College of Education building and Student Tuition Other Operating Perkins Loan administrator, and Director for Materials completed FY19 campus greenhouse gas emissions inventory. & Fees Revenues 17,203,471.49 383,180.42 Management; creating a savings to the University of » Administration and Auxiliary Enterprise relocated the apparel over $310K. Auxiliary Sales Other Non-operating section of the bookstore to an unused on-campus space, & Services Revenues » Finance implemented additional technology within our resulting in 49K in annual savings for commercial leased space. 10,021,598.00 310,770.80 Touchnet Suite, to improve operational efficiency, such as In addition, our campus partner contributed 475K to complete Grants & Contracts parent plus loan refunds can be executed via ACH, added this project and agreed to 50K in annual contributions 105,263.11 mobile phone functionality, target population messaging for designated to impacting the student experience. bill payment via text or email, communication tracking and Total $119,313,778.72 a modernized student bill publishing process that will allow for more timely bill statements. Successfully implemented Touchnet payment option for campus enterprise printing department.
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