27 CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT CLARK ATLANTA 26 CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT CLARK ATLANTA Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees, as well as certificate programs, to students of diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Clark Atlanta University produces graduates who have met standards of excellence in contemporary higher education, who are educated to be creative and to have a perspective on the world and its peoples. CAU graduates are leaders and innovators who are committed to leading Lifted Lives of Success. Contents MESSAGE FROM BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 3 MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST 4 ONE EXCEPTIONAL UNIVERSITY 5 EXCELLENCE 8 ENGAGEMENT 14 SERVICE 24 DISCOVERY 32 CREATIVITY 40 INVESTMENT & SUPPORT 48 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP 60 Message from Board of Trustees Message from the President Greetings Friends of Clark Atlanta University, The Board of Trustees is dedicated in our promise to building and protecting the mission and the long-standing value of Clark Atlanta University. As the board chair of Clark Atlanta University, I am optimistic about CAU as we continue “cultivating lifted voices” by acknowledging our historic past, recognizing both our strengths and challenges, and using them to build a stronger and more prosperous institution of higher learning. CAU’s accomplishments in 2018 include a record-setting year that positions us to do even greater things in the future. This 2019 Annual Report illustrates our current financial strength, the start of new academic programs, and the current search for a new President. During this transition, we are pleased to maintain stability at the top with Lucille Maugé serving as our Interim President. President Maugé is not new to CAU. Over the past 13 years, she has served as Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer and, most recently, Executive Vice President. Her business and financial acumen, coupled with her superb management skills, are an asset to CAU. In the spirit of “cultivating lifted voices” the Board of Trustees overwhelmingly supports 2 President Maugé’s four priorities for the University as we move forward. They are the Student Experience, the Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development, Scholarships, and Cyber Security. CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT CLARK ATLANTA On the next few pages, you will see how CAU’s research, cultural, and academic footprint is felt throughout the world. We are engaged in multidisciplinary and collaborative research in such areas as prostate cancer, cyber security, and nanoscale materials. Our work in the fields of arts and culture dates back to the early 1900s with Atlanta University faculty member Adrienne Herndon’s start of the Elocution and Drama Department as well as bringing Shakespeare productions to the African-American community. This year we celebrate the 45th anniversary of our radio station, Jazz 91.9 WCLK, one of the first radio stations at an HBCU. Now, on a digital platform, WCLK has listeners across the world. Our Department of Cyber-Physical Systems is the only one of its kind at a private HBCU institution and our Whitney M. Young Jr., School of Social Work continues to be highly ranked in U.S. News and World Report. Clark Atlanta University continues to be a place where students come with a vision, engage in a holistic academic experience, and leave prepared to be transformative leaders. I would like to express my sincere thanks to CAU’s executive team, faculty, and staff for their commitment and dedication to “cultivating lifted lives” by enabling our students to realize their educational, professional and personal aspirations. Sincerely, Gregory B. Morrison Chair Message from the President Greetings Friends and Supporters of Clark Atlanta University: Clark Atlanta University (CAU) continues to be “One Exceptional University” focused on “cultivating lifted lives” of success. After serving the University for 13 years in roles including CFO and COO, I assumed the duties of Interim President of Clark Atlanta University in January, as per the request of the Board of Trustees. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the founding of Clark Atlanta University. During our Founders’ Day Convocation, we celebrated CAU’s pioneering leadership by reflecting and acknowledging how this founding would not have been made possible without the historic and innovative marriage of its parent institutions, Atlanta University (founded in 1865) and Clark College (founded in 1869). As we celebrate this great history, we continue to take inspiration from the poem “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” written by our illustrious alumni, James Weldon Johnson in 1900. The poem, later put to music by Johnson’s brother, John, is known throughout the world as the official Black National Anthem. Like the poem and song, we lifted our voices this year in heralding the University’s many accomplishments, such as our improved rankings on the U.S. News and World Report’s 2019 Best Colleges’ edition. CAU now ranks #15 among the top Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and our Whitney M. Young, Jr. School of Social Work is among one of the top 100 Graduate 3 Schools of Social Work in the country. UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT CLARK ATLANTA The University’s Center of Excellence, the Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development (CCRTD), under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Shafiq Khan, continues its focus on cellular and molecular biology, specifically as it relates to prostate cancer research. Through our Department of Cyber Physical Systems, we are the only private HBCU with academic offerings in the areas of Cyber Security, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, and Robotics. This year, our physics department received a three-year $600,000 HBCU-MI grant from the U.S. Department of Defense. Our students continue to excel on campus and beyond, with a record number of Honors and Scholars, Study Abroad and International students. We also triumphed with championship wins in Women’s Basketball, Tennis, and Cheerleading, and we have high hopes for our new head Football Coach, Tim Bowens, next season. The University also reached millions via several national TV appearances, including Super Bowl LIII. When I assumed the role, I focused on establishing a stable transition during the presidential search for CAU’s next great leader. I was also determined that this period of transition will not be one of inaction or lost momentum. Detailed in this annual report are the achievements and successes that make good on that promise. We are thankful to each of you for your generous donations, unselfish support, and overall investment throughout the years. Your support enables our students to continue to lift their voices today and prepares them to be the future leaders of tomorrow. Sincerely, Lucille H. Maugé Interim President Message from the Provost Greetings, We started Spring Semester 2019 on a high note as we spent one full day reviewing all of our school and departmental programs to ensure their accuracy and inclusion of “stackable credentials”, majors, and minors for the catalogue and website. This exercise was valuable in that it helped us to see which areas were highly desired for “stackable credentials” that would entail additional faculty resources for particular departments. It also allows us to see the value and importance of working collaboratively across departments to ensure that courses are available for students. The University has initiated a partnership with our bookstore vendor (Follett) to ensure that all students have access to required textbooks and instructional resources on the first day of class. This initiative (IncludED) will start in Fall 2019 to include all students classified as freshmen in Fall 2019 and CAU students who are in their first year of college. There are three benefits to implementingIncludED: Access – students will have access to all course materials on the first day of class;Affordability – the flat fee per semester is significantly less expensive than the cost of obtaining all required texts individually; and Academic Achievement – students who have access to their text and course materials on the first day of class do not risk falling behind. The $350 charge per semester will be taken from the $700 per semester estimate of costs for textbooks that is included in most students’ financial aid package. Each year, the new entering class will be added so that all students will be included over the next four years. The Center for Innovative Learning and Engagement (CITLE) developed and implemented a 5-week online teaching certificate course to prepare faculty to teach online. As of July 2018, 17 faculty members have 4 completed the course with an additional 10 faculty members enrolled for summer 2019. CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT CLARK ATLANTA The CAU Graduate Student Alliance held the firstWakanda University: Academic Discourse on Marvel Studios’ Black Panther. The event was well attended and intellectually stimulating. Speakers were great! Dr. J. Fidel Turner, Jr., dean of the School of Education and Dr. Mary Hooper, associate vice president for Online Learning and Continuing Education and professor of Educational Leadership are the co-principal investigators on a $275,000 planning grant funded by the Rich Foundation for the development of the CAU HBCU Executive Leadership Institute. The Whitney M. Young, Jr., School of Social Work continues to be nationally ranked in the top 100 CSWE accredited schools of social work in the U.S. (U.S. News and World Report 2017 & 2019). Additionally, the School’s MSW Program was ranked as one of the top two best CSWE accredited MSW Programs in the state of Georgia (HumanServicesEDU.org). The School of Business Administration was selected to host the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellows Young African Leaders Initiative for the sixth year in a row.