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ECSU Magazine
ECSU Magazine is published by the
Office of University Relations & Marketing
1704 Weeksville Road
Campus Box 778
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252.335.3594
FAX: 252.335.3769
E-mail: infoline@mail.ecsu.edu
Editorial Staff
Managing Editor
Editors
Contributors
Marsha McLean
Deborah S. Flippens
Kesha D. Williams
La’ Tanya Afolayan
Terence Boyd
April Emory
Jeanette H. Evans
Rhonda M. Hayes
Mary L. Hill
Barbaina Houston-Black
Melanie L. Peel
Vandalyn M. Ray
Soraya D. Spellman
Barbara B. Sutton
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equality of educational opportunity and does not
discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion,
gender, age, or disability.
Photo and cover design by
Gordon Kreplin/Ascencion Photography
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Magazine layout and design by
Flowers Printing
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Greetings! We are pleased to bring to you the first
edition of the ECSU Magazine. One of the priorities
and continuous goals at Elizabeth
City State University is to make
qualitative improvements in all
areas of the institution. This new
publication, we believe,
accomplishes that goal. The
ECSU Magazine replaces our
former publication, Campus
Update. While it contains similar
information, it has been enhanced in its look, reader
friendliness, and content diversity. We certainly hope
it appeals to our readers.
The topics covered in this issue show how the
faculty and staff are working diligently to strengthen
ECSU and, subsequently, the students we serve.
Again this year, we will focus on enrollment growth,
private fund raising, academic prestige, and
institutional effectiveness. In addition, we will
broaden our marketing efforts, enhance student
services, and advance our capital improvement plans.
We will keep you up-to-date on our progress toward
these goals and priorities through the publication of
fall and spring issues of the magazine.
As you may know, to be successful, we need the
support of the entire university community, including
our alumni, boards, and friends. Please know that the
ECSU Magazine will be our way of keeping you
involved and informed about what we doing to keep
ECSU in the forefront of higher education institutions.
So as you sit back and relax to read the ECSU
Magazine, jot down your comments and suggestions.
We would certainly welcome your feedback.
Please read and enjoy this inaugural issue! We
look forward to your input and support.
ECSU Board of Trustees
2002 - 2003
Charles W. Penny, Chair ..........................................
Walter C. Davenport, Vice Chair .............................
Betty Sugg Meggs, Secretary ...................................
Betty Barr-Randolph ................................................
Earl M. Brown ..........................................................
Earl T. Brown ............................................................
H. Kel Landis III .......................................................
Rev. Henry B. Pickett, Jr. .........................................
Frank H. Skidmore, Jr. .............................................
Calvin R. Worsley ....................................................
Frederick L. Yates .....................................................
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Ex Officio Member
Damiyon Sledge ........................................................2003
* Vacancy (1)
Fall 2002
October 12-16
NCATE/DPI Continuing
Accreditation for
Teacher Education
November 2
2:00 pm
HOMECOMING
Football Game
vs. St. Augustine’s College
Roebuck Stadium
November 4-8
International Week
November 17-22
American
Education
Week
December 1
7:30 pm
University Choir
Christmas
Candlelight Concert
Floyd Robinson Auditorium
Fine Arts Complex
December 14
Fall Commencement
January 8-10
8:00 am
Winter Faculty/Staff Institute
K.E. White Graduate Center
Spring 2003
January 13
8:30 am
Official Registration
January 20
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Day
Classes Dismissed, Offices Closed
9:00 am
MLK March
February 24-March 1
CIAA Tournament
Raleigh, NC
March 5
Founders Day
March 31-April 5
Viking Fest Week
April 9
7:00 pm
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Spring Concert
Fine Arts Auditorium
April 16
7:30 pm
Collegians Jazz Ensemble
Spring Concert
Fine Arts Auditorium
April 17
Honors Convocation
Fine Arts Auditorium
May 10
Spring Commencement
(See Alumni News and Athletics for
additional events and schedules.)
ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY
A constituent institution of The University of North Carolina
Elizabeth City, North Carolina • 252.335-3400 • www.ecsu.edu
Quick Facts
Founded: 1891
Enrollment: 2,150 / Student-Faculty Ratio: 16:1
Location: Elizabeth City, North Carolina is a waterfront community in the historic
Albemarle region of northeastern North Carolina.
Institutional Classification: Coeducational public university
Degrees Conferred: Bachelor’s and Master’s
Institutional Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Departmental Accreditations:
• Teacher Education – Approved by North Carolina State Board of
Education and accredited by the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
• Industrial Technology – Accredited by the National Association
of Industrial Technology
School Colors: Royal blue and white / Mascot: Vikings
Athletics Affiliations: NCAA Division II
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAA)
Points of Pride
ECSU
... a rich
heritage
and a
ENROLLMENT HIGHEST IN HISTORY. The fall 2002 enrollment of 2,150
64
students represent the highest student enrollment in the 112 year history of the
university.
UNIVERSITY SELECTED AGAIN AS ONE OF THE TOP COMPREHENSIVE
UNIVERSITIES IN THE SOUTH. The weekly magazine, U.S. News and World
Report (September 23, 2002 edition, page 104), ranked ECSU third in the South as
one of “The Top Public Schools Comprehensive Colleges - Bachelor’s.” This is
the third time in four years ECSU has been so honored.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY “ON THE ATTACK”
AGAINST TEACHER SHORTAGE. More than $2.3 million has been received by
the School of Education and Psychology over the past few months to combat the
shortage of teachers: $200,000 contributed by James Maynard, owner of Golden
Corral, to recruit new students in teacher education as Maynard Outreach
Scholars; $1.9 million, five year grant from the U. S. Department of Education to
expand a partnership between ECSU and neighboring counties.
In 2002, ECSU was recognized as one of 10 NCAA Division II colleges and
universities nationwide for its overall student-athlete graduation rate. Of the 293
members in NCAA Division II reporting graduation rates of athletes, ECSU was
listed seventh (7th) overall in proficiency.
ECSU is currently in the top five in the UNC system for freshman to sophomore
retention rate.
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Mahoney named Vice Chancellor
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U.S. News and World Report ranks
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ECSU receives $1.9 million grant
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New boat enhances research
BRIEFS
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Computer Lab dedicated in honor of
Dr. Claude W. Green III
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African education initiative
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2002 Fulbright Scholar Dean Jose S. Gil
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Davis Scholars receive scholarships
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Annual giving at ECSU
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From the President
NAFEO to recognize ECSU alumni
Homecoming 2002 highlights
‘60s Decade Reunion
Viking Varsity Club
ECSU partners with Albemarle Hospital
Grant brings youth to art department
Celebrating Women in Math
ECSU athletes honored at fall banquet
Tillar named new head football coach
Athletics’ NYSP Project receives honors
Vikings Basketball: Smith hits milestone
UPCOMING EVENTS
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We look forward
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her leadership.
- Chancellor Burnim
On January 10, 2003, Dr. Carolyn R.
Mahoney was named Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs at Elizabeth City State
University. Dr. Mahoney was selected
after a national search and upon approval
by the ECSU Board of Trustees and UNC
Board of Governors. She had been Interim
Vice Chancellor since September 1, 2002.
Chancellor Mickey L. Burnim stated,
“We are excited and pleased to have
Dr. Mahoney as our Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs. She has done an
outstanding job as both a dean and as
interim vice chancellor. We look forward
to great progress in the Division of
Academic Affairs under her leadership.”
Dr. Mahoney joined ECSU in August
2000, to serve as the first Dean of the
School of Mathematics, Science and
Technology. Prior to coming to ECSU she
spent 10 years at California State
University San Marcos where she served
as one of 12 founding faculty,
Chairperson of the Department of
Mathematics, and Interim Vice President
for Academic Affairs. Mahoney also has
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ECSU enrollment for fall 2002 reached 2,150, fulfilling some
interesting projections for the institution.
For starters, the number of students currently enrolled is the highest
number in the school’s 112-year history. It also exceeded the targeted
number, 2,142, for fall semester 2002. It equates to a 7.1% growth over the
fall 2001 enrollment of 2,004 students.
The current new freshman class enrollment of 466 is the second highest
in the history of the university and represents a current increase of 27.3%
compared to the fall 2001 enrollment of 366. The current new transfer
student enrollment of 186 is the highest in the history of the university and
represents an increase of 57.6% compared to the fall 2001 enrollment of 118.
In addition, the 186 transfer students are 21.6% more than the previous
record set in 1993 when 153 transfer students arrived.
Elizabeth City State University’s goal is to increase its student
population to 3,000 by the year 2008. 2
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n December 17, 2002, Tyrone Smith, a junior and
guard on the Elizabeth City State Men’s
Basketball Team, scored his 1,000th career point
in the Vikings ’79-76 win over Catawba. A
native of Chesapeake, VA, Smith is averaging 13.5 points,
5.17 assists, and 3.5 steals this season.
In the CIAA, he is ranked 1st in steals, 4th in assists,
and 21st in scoring. In addition, he is tied for 9th in free
throw percentage (.833) and is 3rd in assists/turnover
ratio (2.38). Last season he finished the year ranked
nationally in steals (3rd), assists (23rd), and scoring
(57th).
Reaching the 1,000-point
plateau is one of many honors he
has accumulated during his
Vikings basketball career. Some of
his other accolades include being
a member of the 2002-2003 CIAA
Pre-Season Team, a 2002 CIAA
All-Tournament Team selection, a
CIAA Player of the Week (1/6/
02), and a 2001 CIAA Rookie of
the Year. Congratulations,
Tyrone!
Elizabeth City State University celebrates
its recent selection by U.S. News and World
Report magazine as a top institution in its
ranking of America’s Best Colleges.
ECSU is ranked third in the
magazine’s category of public comprehensive colleges in the South.
Public comprehensive colleges are
those institutions focusing primarily
on undergraduate education. Over
300 such colleges were considered
and ranked within four regions:
North, South, Midwest, and West.
Rankings are based on widely
accepted indicators of academic
excellence and assessments from peer
institution administrators. Success
indicators for each institution include
the level of education professors have;
the student/faculty ratio; ACT and
SAT test scores of incoming freshmen;
the retention and graduation rate of
From left to right: Shawn WalkerHead Men’s Basketball Coach,
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This is the third time in the last
four years ECSU has been ranked
third. Chancellor Mickey L. Burnim is
delighted ECSU performed so well in
this evaluation of universities.
“It is good to see ECSU recognized
in national publications such as U.S.
News and World Report, for this is
further confirmation of what we
already knew—that ECSU provides
an excellent higher education value,”
Burnim said. “Through our quality
degree programs, and our fine
facilities and faculty, we are
preparing our students to succeed in
life.”
U. S. News and World Report
publishes the report, “America’s Best
Colleges,” to help parents and
potential students discover the best
deals in the country on higher
education. The report appeared in the
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Dr. Claudie Mackey,
ECSU project director and Interim Dean,
School of Education and Psychology
The Elizabeth City State University School of
Education and Psychology got another major
boost in support of its comprehensive plan to
prepare more teachers for the region’s public
schools. The U.S. Department of Education
recently awarded ECSU with a $1.9 million grant
for the Northeastern North Carolina Transition
to Teaching Project (NNCTTP).
ECSU designed its project to meet the criteria
set by the U.S. Department of Education. The
purpose of the project is to recruit and retain
highly qualified mid-career professionals,
paraprofessionals, and recent college graduates
as teachers in high-need public schools. This
program also encourages the development and
expansion of alternative routes to certification
under state-approved programs. For example,
programs that will enable individuals to be
eligible for teacher certification within a reduced
The 2002 fall athletic season concluded with several ECSU
student-athletes receiving conference honors.
period of time or that rely on the experience,
expertise, and academic qualifications of an
individual, or other factors in lieu of traditional
course work are encouraged.
The ECSU School of Education and
Psychology invited 21 LEAs (local education
agencies) in northeastern North Carolina to
participate. Ten of these school systems applied,
nine of which met the criteria and were accepted
as partners in the project. The nine school
districts are Bertie, Edgecombe, Gates, Halifax,
Hertford, Hyde, Martin, Perquimans, and
Washington counties. Each of these nine
districts met the “high need” criteria which
included high poverty rate and teacher turnover.
ECSU Interim Dean, School of Eduction and
Psychology and project director, Dr. Claudie
Mackey, indicated that the project’s services will
take a multi-faceted approach and will take
advantage of research that has identified best
practices. Some of these best practices include
providing mentors and other support, utilizing
technology for teaching and delivery of courses,
ensuring availability of resources and support
centers, convenient course schedules, seminars
for the PRAXIS I and II, and monetary incentives
for course enrollment.
“The outcome of this project is to address the
immediate shortage of teachers in these highneed schools,” stated Dr. Mackey. “With this
grant, we can not only provide the education and
training, we can also provide monetary
assistance for taking classes that lead toward
teacher certification.”
The Northeastern North Carolina Transition
to Teaching Project at ECSU will be a model for
recruiting, training, placing, and retaining
highly qualified teachers to work in any high
need school system, particularly in rural areas.
Vikings Football Finishes with National Rankings
Several members of the Vikings’ Football Team were
recognized for their individual performances during the 2002
season. Leading the way in the CIAA Weekly Honor Roll was
sophomore Sean Wilkes. A native of
Winston-Salem, NC, Wilkes was
named Defensive Lineman of the Week
September 29,2002. He was also
recognized as Defensive Player of the
Game at the 1st Annual Eagles in the
East vs. NC Central in Kinston, NC,
September 29th. Wilkes finished the year second on the
Vikings roster in both tackles (60) and sacks with 6 for a total
of 24 yards.
Johnkevia Tyson, a senior linebacker from Greenville, NC
was named Defensive Lineman of the Week October 13,
2002.Tyson finished his final year at ECSU with 57 tackles, 2
interceptions, and 4 fumbles recovered for the Vikings.
Freshman Malcolm Gaddy had a strong showing on his
first year in the Vikings’ secondary. A native of Richmond, VA,
Gaddy was twice named CIAA Defensive Back of the Week in
2002 (10/27, 11/10). He finished the year 5th among the
Vikings in tackles with 37, along with 2 interceptions, 2 forced
fumbles, and one sack.
Rounding out the weekly honor roll for football is freshman
Ken Mihaylor. A double-duty specialist as punter and kicker
for the Vikings, Mihaylor was named CIAA Rookie of the
Week on October 27, 2002. A native of Park Forest, IL,
Mihaylor finished first in the CIAA for field goal percentage at
46.2 (6-13, 0.60 fg/g).
When post-season honors were announced, ECSU was well
represented, placing a total of seven student-athletes among
the All-CIAA and CIAA All-Rookie Teams. They are as
follows:
2002 All-CIAA Defensive First Team
RaShawn Spencer, SR, DL, Columbia, NC
2002 All CIAA Offensive Second Team
DJ Morey, SR, OL, Camden, NC
Carlos Smith, SO, RB, Fayetteville, NC
2002 All-CIAA Defensive Second Team
Rashad Gibbs, SO, DL, Surry, VA
Sean Wilkes, SO, LB, Winston-Salem, NC
2002 CIAA All-Rookie Team Offense
Donald Norman, Jr., FR, QB, Plymouth, NC
2002 CIAA All-Rookie Team Defense
Ken Mihaylor, FR, P/K, Park Forest, IL
Lady Vikings Bowling
The Elizabeth City State University
Women’s Bowling Team finished the
2002 season in 2nd place in the CIAA
Eastern Division. At the 2002 CIAA
Bowling Championships held in
Winston-Salem, NC, November 17-19,
the Lady Vikings fell to eventual
champion Virginia State University by
12 pins in the semi-finals.
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The Elizabeth City State University
Lady Vikings Volleyball Team finished
the season in 5th place in the CIAA
Eastern Division. Since only the top
four teams in each division qualify for
post-season play, the Lady Vikings
missed the 2002 CIAA Volleyball
Tournament. However, Sharon Gorgani,
a native of New Bern, NC, was named
to the 2002 All-CIAA Volleyball Second
Team. During the regular season,
Gorgani was named CIAA Player of the
Week on October 8, 2002.
Overall, in NCAA Division II, the ECSU Viking Football Team
finished 5th in the nation for total defense, 14th in rushing
defense, and 24th in pass defense efficiency.
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$46 million ~ 19 master projects
In January, Elizabeth City State University
Athletic Department named Waverly Tillar as the
Head Coach of the Vikings’ Football Program.
Tillar served as assistant coach at ECSU for the
past three seasons. In 2002, his first year as
Defensive Coordinator, the Vikings defense finished
the season ranked 5th in the nation in total defense,
14th in rushing defense and 24th in pass defense
efficiency. In 2000-2001, he served as the coach of the
Vikings linebackers and special teams.
Prior to his coaching stint at ECSU, Tillar was the
linebackers and defensive backs coach at Virginia
Union University for 13 seasons and Virginia State
University for 5 seasons. As a collegiate coach he has
been part of 12 CIAA championship teams and has
made 7 playoff appearances.
A 1973 All-CIAA linebacker at Virginia Union
University, Tillar was part of a championship team
that brought the Panthers their first CIAA Crown in
50 years. He is a native of Richmond, VA, and holds
a B.A. in Sociology form Virginia Union and a M.A.
from Norfolk State University in Urban Affairs.
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Elizabeth City State University Intercollegiate Athletics
recently received meritorious honors in recognition of its
outstanding 2002 National Youth Sports Program (NYSP)
performance. NYSP is a nationwide summer youth program
sponsored by the NCAA.
Dr. Edward McLean, project administrator, and Mr. Thurlis
Little, activity director, were specifically recognized for their
outstanding leadership. The ECSU NYSP staff were
recognized for enrolling 300 youth, which exceeded the project
enrollment of 250, serving USDA-approved breakfasts and
lunches daily, and providing medical exams to all participants
at no cost to the program participants.
Edward A. Thieve, president of the National Youth Sports
Corporation, stated, “ NYSP strives to nurture the dreams and
aspirations of youth. We applaud ECSU for extending its
resources to foster the positive development of 300 youth in
your community.
ECSU Intercollegiate Athletics has received meritorious
awards for its NYSP project several times over the past decade.
By 2005 Elizabeth City State University will have
spent $46 million on 19 master plan projects including
renovating dorms, building a student center, a new
athletic building and changing the campus to be more
pedestrian friendly. That will be the end of phase 1 of
ECSU’s 20 year master plan and construction is already
underway.
“The master plan makes the fullest and best use of the
property so that we have orderly growth of the
university,” said Gregory Magee, the director of Design
and Construction and ECSU’s Master Plan guru.
The plan also calls for work on drainage issues and
Internet readiness throughout the campus. Officials got
the funding through a $3 billion statewide bond passed
in 1999.
ECSU officials predict a massive increase in
enrollment over the next five to 10 years and the master
plan is a response to that.
“We know the students are coming,” Magee said.
Officials are preparing a campus that will comfortably
house 3,000 students. Currently, 2,150 students are
enrolled at ECSU. The point of the master plan
work is to both attract and retain students.
Studies show that a well designed
and organized campus will
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attract students, Magee said. It’s also important to have
one place on campus that both defines the campus and
becomes a congregation point for students. Once the new
student center and plaza is built ECSU will finally have
such a space.
“We didn’t have a Kodak moment place, “ Magee said.
“That’s not trivial; it’s an important part of having a
sense of place.”
2005 is just the beginning, officials said. By 2020
officials hope to have completely revamped the campus
with a new athletic complex, a new library and new
classroom buildings. The cost of the rest of these projects
will exceed $50 million and will accommodate 8,000
students, Magee said.
Officials realize that all the construction will cause
difficulties for the students. “It’s a complex task,” Magee
said. “Progress doesn’t occur without some
inconvenience.”
However, Magee and his staff are working hard to
make sure that there is both pedestrian and emergency
vehicle access to all buildings at all times.
Students know they will have to adjust to all the
changes like the driving changes that will push
parking and roads to the perimeter of the
campus. Officials are working to
change the complexion of
ECSU from a commuter
campus to a
pedestrian-oriented
environment.
“It will take
some time to
adjust,” said
Cassandra Jones, a
30-year-old
business
administration
major. ”
of place.
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Dr Johnny Houston, a professor in ECSU’s School of
Mathematics, Science and Technology, often advises his
students never to stop learning and to prepare for
something more than the ordinary.
His recent trip to the International Congress of
Mathematicians in Beijing, China is his latest motivational
story. Houston was one of 4,000 mathematicians attending
the conference from 100 countries. Every four years, these
mathematicians gather to present research findings, to
exchange ideas and to discuss the amount of progress
made in mathematical instruction. Houston chaired a
session in computational science (numerical analysis and
scientific computing) and made a presentation on the use
of Iterative Algorithms for solving partial Differential
Equations. For the director of ECSU’s Computational
Science-Scientific Visualization Center, presenting wasn’t
the best part—meeting his peers was.
“This is the largest, most diverse group that assembles
every four years. We discuss cultural limitation of ideas. It
was one of those moments when I felt like I was in the area
of peers worldwide, not limited to North Carolina or the
U.S.,” Houston said. “It’s a good feeling to be among peers
worldwide. People from underdeveloped nations come, as
well as people from developed nations. Great minds are all
over the world.”
It was Houston’s third trip to the congress. The
professor said this one was special because he shared the
presentation spotlight with John F. Nash, Jr., the 1994
Nobel Laureate and Distinguished Professor of
Mathematics at Princeton University. Nash is the
inspiration for the award-winning movie “Beautiful
Mind.”
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all o
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world.”
“Certainly one of my highlights was the
conversation with John Nash. It takes a special
occasion to meet Nash like that. You meet those
kinds of people, people who are on the cutting
edge at these events,” Houston said.
A number of the attendees at the conference
also teach college classes. Houston said many of
their conversations center around instructional
trends in mathematics. After talking with these
world-renowned researchers and instructors,
Houston said he is encouraged about the wealth of
knowledge ECSU faculty members and related
clubs and internships offer students. He hopes
students realize that undergraduate school isn’t a
one-stop-shopping experience in the educational
super mall.
“It is my hope students will think and
participate outside the box, not limit themselves to
joining a regional or national organization. They
should prepare themselves to accept challenges
and take advantage of opportunities around the
world,” Houston said. “Around the banquet table
of life there are no reserve seats. As life unfolds,
opportunities are made to different ones. How we
respond will determine where we will end.” ormer Elizabeth City State University
baseball standout Allen Mason served as
the keynote speaker at the 2002 Fall
Athletic-Awards Banquet held
November 25th at the K.E. White Graduate
Center.
Student-athletes from all fall athletic teams
received individual recognition for achievements
in their respective sports. In addition to team
Most Valuable Player and The Pepsi-Cola
Awards, ECSU gives out special awards for
several sports. In the fall there is the Thomas L.
Caldwell and the Thurlis and Brenda Little
Awards.
The Thomas L. Caldwell Award is given
annually to the most outstanding Viking Football
Player. Sponsored by Mr. Benny Hodges and Mr.
Lawrence Alford, junior Marcus Hilliard was
recognized for his outstanding performances
during the 2002 football season. Hilliard, a
linebacker form Goldsboro, NC, led the Vikings
in tackles with 64, including 15 for a loss of 35
yards. In addition, he had 3 sacks for a loss of 16
yards, 2 pass breakups, 2 fumbles recovered, and
a forced fumble.
For the second consecutive year, senior DJ
Morey has earned the Thurlis and Brenda Little
Award. The Award is presented every year to the
Vikings’ best offensive lineman. A native of
Camden, NC, Morey was an All-CIAA Offensive
Second Team selection in 2001 and 2002. Other
awards give were as follows:
PEPSI-CO
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PEPSI-COL
AWARDS
Golden Foot (Men’s Cross Country) ....................................
Golden Foot (Women’s Cross Country) ...............................
Golden Volleyball (Women’s Volleyball) ............................
Golden Bowler (Women’s Bowling) ....................................
Golden Helmet (Football) ......................................................
Scottie Alston
Tonyetta Ruffin
Sharon Gorgani
Brandee Kellogg
Johnkevia Tyson
TEAM MOST VAL
UABLE PL
AYER
VALUABLE
PLA
Women’ Volleyball .................................................................
Men’s Cross Country .............................................................
Women’s Cross Country .......................................................
Women’s Bowling ..................................................................
Football: (offense) ................................................................
(defense) ...............................................................
(special teams) .....................................................
(unsung hero) ......................................................
Sharon Gorgani
Scottie Alston
Tonyetta Ruffin
Tracey Ward
Ken Mihaylor
RaShawn Spencer
Calvin Hudgins
Kendrick Parker
ECSU will hold a Spring Athletic Awards Banquet on March 29, 2003
for both winter and spring sports.
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ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY
ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909
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“I consider myself as a coach. I try to build a
team and form coalitions. It’s not an ego thing.
I’m only as good as the people I work with.”
Dr. Camellia M. Okpodu’s plan kept up the heat during
Christmas break.
The 38-year-old mother of three notified the Elizabeth City
State University main-tenance staff that she intended on burning
the Bunsens in the lab doing extra work once her daughters
headed to her parents’ home for a holiday visit.
“No students. It’ll be just me and my test tubes,’’ Okpodu
said, chuckling.
Burning the midnight oil seems to be something the school’s
first Marshall A. Rauch Distinguished Professor in Biology
cherishes. The position and research are supported by an initial
$500,000 endowment.
Funds for the endowment were
donated by Derick S. Close, a former
member of The University of North
Carolina Board of Governors and his
sister, Crandall Bowles. Additional
funds came from a matching funds
program established by the state
legislature in 1985 and the C.D.
Spangler Foundation.
The chair is named for former
North Carolina Senator Marshall A.
Rauch at the request of Close and is
the second endowed chair established
at the university. As chair, Okpodu
oversees 12 faculty members and the
office staffers.
The Virginia native who grew up
in rural North Carolina came to ECSU
in August 2002 from Hampton
University in Hampton, VA where she
served as chair of the Department of
Biological Sciences.
“I haven’t stopped to think about it
yet,’’ Okpodu said, crediting her
upbringing and faith for her success.
“I just do it.”
Okpodu said she never envisioned
being where she is now, particularly
at such a young age.
“My objective was to get married
and have a family,’’ she said from her
office in the Jimmy R. Jenkins Science
Complex. “I grew up on a farm and
thought I’d be feeding the animals.”
But drive and determination to
always learn more resulted in her
earning a bachelor’s degree in
biochemistry and a doctorate in plant
physiology from North Carolina State
University in Raleigh. The affable
plant biochemist served as a
postdoctoral research associate in
plant molecular biology in the
Department of Plant Pathology at
Virginia Tech University prior to her
position at Hampton University. She
spent six years as a faculty member at
Hampton University.
Okpodu’s overall goal is to
improve the ECSU biology
department, which already has a
good reputation across the state. She
is starting by working on one of her
top priorities - creating a master’s
degree program in biology - which
would help increase enrollment at the
university.
Another goal is to raise more
external funding for the department
through grants and developing an
industry within the university. The
start-up business concept would
bring in more revenue as well as set
students on a career path.
“The types of industries could
evolve and change,’’ Okpodu said.
Her self-described managerial style
is to respect the opinions of other
faculty members to engender a team
spirit. Although she is driven,
Okpodu considers herself kind,
considerate and down to earth. She
said she nurtured that style by being
put in leadership roles when growing
up, including participation in ROTC.
“I consider myself as a coach. I try
to build a team and form coalitions,’’
Okpodu said. “It’s not an ego thing.
I’m only as good as the people I work
with.”
Okpodu is the author of a
laboratory manual in plant
physiology and numerous
publications in scientific journals,
including the Journal of Plant
Physiology, Analytical Biochemistry,
Plant Physiology & Biochemistry and
Biotechniques.
Her involvement in curriculum
development has resulted in news
courses and modules for both
undergraduate and graduate
students. Okpodu has served as the
program coordinator for the Newport
News Public Schools and Hampton
University Center for Excellence in
Research, Teaching and Learning and
for the Lucille Packard Summer
Research Enrichment Program.
Reaching out into Elizabeth City’s
community-at-large is being planned
by Okpodu by hosting an annual
lecture series in the spring.
“It’s more than the university,’’ she
said.
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The notion that accounting
courses should be left to the rich
and famous or to students
majoring in accounting is not
one Dr. Freda McBride
recommends.
In fact, she recommends the
courses for everyone who earns
a living or bears responsibility
for the family’s well being.
McBride, a new faculty member in the ECSU Walter R. Davis School
of Business and Economics, highly regards two missions in life—
teaching and promoting money management skills.
“Accounting really isn’t as hard as some people think. It
involves some math skills, but you need not be a mathematician to
succeed,” McBride explained. “Students should realize there are all
kinds of accountants. Accountants work in entertainment, nonprofit agencies, educational institutions like ECSU and other
places. There are so many opportunities for graduates.”
Dr. McBride joined the faculty in the Davis School of Business
and Economics in August. She is a certified public accountant and
a professor who’s taught her share of accounting courses. Having a
doctorate in accounting was critical for the School of Business
Economics. Dr. McBride’s credentials extend beyond academia
though. She has also had years of experience working as an
accountant in the business world.
The Davis School of Business and Economics now has 14 fulltime faculty members. Dr. McBride teaches classes in financial
accounting and auditing. She also advises a student accounting
club. Increasing the number of accounting
majors participating in related clubs is one
goal she has set for herself at ECSU.
“Clubs and internships are great ways for
our students to learn outside the classroom.
The kinds of experiences you gain while
participating help you prepare for challenges
you will face in the future,” McBride said.
According to McBride, the future looks
good for accountants, noting the growing
number of female accountants over the last
decade. The profession is attractive for many
reasons. It allows work options in several
different industries. In addition, the annual
income is good enough to support a family
and it allows single men and women a
comfortable lifestyle. Those are all important
considerations for college students.
McBride earned an undergraduate degree
from East Carolina University, an M.B.A. from
Campbell University, and a Ph.D. from
Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and
State University
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An overriding theme during a
conversation with Okpodu is never
tell her she can’t do something. Take
the time when as a teen she entered
the Miss Brunswick County beauty
pageant. She was told by other
contestants that she didn’t have a
chance.
“I ended up winning,’’ Okpodu
said with a mixture of defiance and
pride.
Address _________________________________________________________________________________________
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Touch of stardom has followed
Okpodu when in 1999 she appeared
on the Oprah Winfrey Show as part of
the “Teaching Our Daughters to
Succeed” episode. She is featured in
How Jane Won, a book about 55
successful women who share their
experiences from being “just girls” to
becoming extraordinary women in
today’s society.
That prevailing attitude, she
hopes, makes her a positive role
model to her students, about 80
percent of which are women and her
three daughters. In the end, her advice
is to seek a career in a field you truly
enjoy. For her, the job she chose is
nourishing.
“It’s like food. I can be here all day
and not eat,” Okpodu said. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
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With a brand new 22-foot
fiberglass Seapro power boat,
ECSU’s science research took a
big leap forward. The Marine
Environmental Science program
received a grant from the Office
of Naval Research making it
possible to purchase the boat.
Students can obtain water
samples and conduct testing
using equipment installed on
the boat.
The students go out on the
Pasquotank
River,
the
Albemarle Sound, and to the
Great Dismal Swamp testing
water for salinity, dissolved
oxygen, dissolved solids, and
temperature. The objective is to
analyze the water and assess its
affect and impact on wildlife and
plants unique to northeastern North
Carolina.
According to Dr. Jerry Leete, professor
in the marine environmental sciences
department, “The boat is just about critical. We
have some idea of what is going on at the shoreline,
but it’s not like being in the water.”. Marine
Environmental
Science Program
Viking Varsity Club
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Elizabeth City State University
Campus Box 978
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
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new computer laboratory in the G. R. Little
Library at Elizabeth City State University was
recently dedicated in honor of the late
Dr. Claude W. Green III, the
former administrative librarian.
The second floor laboratory contains 12
computer workstations. Dr. Green was
remembered for 25 years of service and as a
caring administrative librarian for ECSU.
His accomplishments included providing
computers and coin-operated copiers for
patron use; providing full-time staff for the
Media Department; initiating the first
Library & Procedures Manual; enhancing
the books, serials and media collections at
the library; and integrating bound
periodicals in the reference collection.
Dr. Green, a Durham, NC native, earned
a B.S. degree in Psychology and a master’s
degree in Library Science from North
Carolina Central University. He earned a
Doctor of Education in Educational
Administration from the George Peabody
College for Teachers at Vanderbilt University. He arrived
at ECSU in 1975 and worked until he retired in 2000. Dr.
Green died May 18, 2001.
On November 21, 2002, Chancellor Mickey L. Burnim
presented a commemorative plaque to Dr. Lois Green, his
widow, a former Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs at ECSU. During the computer laboratory
dedication ceremony in honor of the late Dr. Green, the
couple’s sons, Claude Willis Green IV and Mark Green,
hung a large, color portrait of their father in the
laboratory. Program organizers unveiled the portrait
during the dedication ceremony.
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Librarian
remembered for
25 years of service
VIKINGS L
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PURPOSE
The Viking Varsity Club, composed of Elizabeth City State
University alumni, businesses, and other friends of
intercollegiate athletic, was established to create greater
interest in and financial support for varsity ECSU
athletics. Members of the Viking Varsity Club make
possible scholarship support for student athletes which
include five men’s and seven women’s teams.
The Primary Mission of the Viking Varsity Club is to
strengthen financial support for athletic programs.
The Secondary Mission of the Viking Varsity Club is to
generate School spirit, increase attendance at sporting
events, and build overall enthusiasm for the ECSU
Athletic Department.
CHARTER MEMBERSHIP: To become a charter member
of the Viking Varsity Club, the annual dues of $1,000 must
be paid by July 2002. All charter members will have their
name inscribed on the wall of the new field house.
MEM
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MEMBERSHIP
BENEFITS
Dr. Lois Green accepts a plaque from Chancellor Mickey L. Burnim
for the dedication of a computer laboratory in the G. R. Little Library
in honor of her husband, the late Dr. Claude W. Green III, former
administrative librarian. The second floor laboratory contains 12
computers. Dr. Claude Green ser ved the universit y for 25 years.
($500 to $899)
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Membership Card/Decal
Invitation to all Sports Banquets
Free tickets (2) to Hospitality room at Basketball Games
On list for purchasing of Down East Classic Tickets (2)
On list for purchase of CIAA Tickets (2)
Newsletter
Access to Stadium Room and Parking
Name Listed on Program
VIKINGS BLUE
($300 to $499)
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Membership Card/Decal
Access to all Sports Banquets
Newsletter
On list for Priority Purchasing of Down East Classic
Ticket (1)
• Name Listed in Program
VIKINGS WHITE
($100 to $299)
VIKINGS PRIDE
($900 or more)
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Invitation to all sports Banquets
Access to Stadium room and Parking
On list for Priority purchasing of Down East Classic
Tickets
On list for Priority seating of CIAA Tickets (2)
Name Listed on Program
Newsletter
Discount on Football and Basketball Season (2)
Free Tickets (2) to Hospitality room at Basketball Games
Priority purchasing of Winter Homecoming Tickets (2)
Access VIP Seating
• Membership Card/Decal • Newsletter
• Name Listed in Program
ORG
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ORGANIZA
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Members of the Viking Varsity Club maintain their active
membership by virtue of annual contributions over the course of a fiscal
year (from July 1, through June 30). Active membership is withdrawn
if membership contributions are not maintained. A name will be taken
off the membership list if one full year passes after the year in which the
member made their last contribution. Only active members can serve as
officers of the club at a national or local level.
The Viking Varsity Club has the following
officers and board members:
•President •Vice President •Treasurer •Secretary
•Local Club Presidents •Ex-Officio Members (2)
National officers are elected by the national membership in good standing
(active members). Local clubs are also encouraged to hold elections among
their active membership. The two ex-officio members that sit as officers
are the chancellor (or his/her designee) and the athletic director (or his/
her designee).
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Coming soon to a
location near you,
the ECSU alumni’s
high school student
recruitment receptions
2003
Dr. Paul Norman,
President
Carol Heyward,
1st Vice President
Mary Cates,
2nd Vice President
Jessie Riddick,
Recording Secretary
Elston R. Howell,
Corresponding Secretary
Sandra Gibson,
Parliamentarian
Rochelle Vann,
Chaplain
James R. Spence,
Sergeant-at-Arms
Board of Directors
Patricia Harris, Chair
Alphonzo Harrell
Shirley Jones
Dr. Curtis Bryan
Elaine Hopkins
Estella Simons
Julius Walker
Norman Cherry
Nathaniel Moore
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March 12, 2003 ................. Washington, DC
March 19, 2003 ................. Richmond, VA
for every child!
March 26, 2003 ................. Wilson, NC
April 9, 2003 ..................... Elizabeth City, NC
April 17, 2003 ................... Greenville, NC
April 24, 2003 ................... Warrenton, NC
Thank you…
Alumni chapters for hosting and assisting ECSU
Admissions with student recruitment receptions in Halifax
County, Hertford County, Perquimans County, Bertie
County, Plymouth, Raleigh, Hampton (VA), and Charlotte.
Challenge to all Chapters:
National Alumni
Association Officers
2002-2004
Making public schools
March 5, 2003 ................... Baltimore & Prince George County
in Maryland
The Office of Alumni Relations challenges all chapters to
compete with other universities in recruiting students to
your alma mater by hosting a reception or bus trip. For
more information about the scheduled events or scheduling
an event, please contact the Offices of Alumni Relations at
(252) 335-3226 or Admissions at (252) 335-3522.
Preparing teachers to teach and helping students achieve is
the cornerstone of the teacher education program at Elizabeth
City State University. During American Education Week,
November 17–23, 2002, ECSU celebrated and recognized
regional Teachers of the Year. The national theme, “Making
Public Schools Great for Every Child!” was a reminder to all
that teaching and learning is a home and classroom team
effort. Working together can make public schools great for
every child.
Dr. Bonita T. Ewers, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs at ECSU, was the keynote speaker at the annual
assembly. During the assembly 20 outstanding public school
teachers from surrounding counties were recognized.
Dr. Bonita T. Ewers
38th annual celebration
t hors!
Have you published in the last year? Send a copy* to the Office of
Alumni Relations and we will note it in the next issue of the
magazine. Articles should be sent to:
Elizabeth City State University
Office of Alumni Relations
Campus Box 977 • 1704 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909-7806
*All submitted copies become the property of the Office of Alumni Relations
Photo by Rich Har vey
Organizers of ECSU’s International Week successfully
drew a multi-cultural crowd to their 38th Annual
International Pot Luck Dinner and Fashion Show. The
event was held in celebration of multiculturalism. Events
included a coffee and tea
chat, a panel discussion on
the benefits of diversity and a
comic foreign film, Chocolat,
where cultural intolerance
and rejection were central
themes.
The International Dinner
which included a fashion
show and exhibit, ended the
weeklong celebration.
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ECSU joins in production of 4.5 million textbooks
he United States Agency for International
Development (US-AID), Africa Education
Division, has awarded a multi-million dollar
contract to Hampton University to participate
and lead five (5) other Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) in the production of 4.5 million
textbooks/educational materials for sub-Saharan African
countries over the next five years. For the calendar year
2003, ECSU has been awarded a sub-contract of $800,000
by Hampton University to help begin this five-year
initiative with the anticipation of four (4) more years of
support to accomplish the full goal, with funding of
$800,000 each additional year. Hampton University,
with assistance from ECSU, will select the other four (4)
HBCUs by March 2003, and US-AID, Africa Education
Division, will select the African universities/countries by
the same date.
At Elizabeth City State University, this contract will be
implemented initially under ECSU’s newly created
African Studies Program (ASP) with Dr. Johnny Houston,
mathematics professor, as its program director. The ASP
is a unit under ECSU’s International Programs and is
physically housed on the second floor of the G.R. Little
Library. The ASP will have a staff of three (3) persons:
program director, program manager, and secretary. At
ECSU, the work of the initiative will be done primarily by
ECSU faculty associates, consultants from the public
school systems, consultants who are specialists (artists,
photographers, professional
writers/editors, etc.),
contributors, student
research assistants, and
the staff, all of whom
will be selected to work
with the program.
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The goals of the U.S. AID contract are to accomplish
President George W. Bush’s African Education Initiative:
Textbooks for Africa’s Thrust Towards a Global Society
(T.A.G.S.), which is designed to:
1. Provide a forum for the collaboration of Historically
Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and African
universities in sub-Saharan countries, thereby creating
the opportunity for enhanced relationships and joint
efforts on this project as well as future endeavors;
2. Provide products in the form of textbooks and
educational materials that will advance global literacy
and numeracy; and
3. Provide the opportunity to “Leave No Child Behind”
in sub-Sahara Africa, by providing children with
textbooks in their national languages that are
culturally sensitive and gender neutral, accompanied
by supplementary materials (i.e. CDs, black-line
masters, and learning resources, etc.) that will augment
and expand the existing curriculum and reinforce
learning.
The contract is designed to have six (6) HBCUs [three
(3) private and three (3) public] from the USA to form oneto-one collaborative arrangements with six (6) African
universities (each from a different sub-Saharan African
country). For each collaborative arrangement, an HBCU
and an African university will be called a T.A.G.S. Center
here in the USA. Each T.A.G.S. Center will develop
textbooks/educational materials for the sub-Saharan
country where the African university is located.
Hampton University will be T.A.G.S. Center I, under the
leadership of Dr. Judith Brooks-Buck, chair of education.
ECSU will be T.A.G.S. Center II, under the leadership of
Dr. Johnny L. Houston, senior research professor –
Mathematics and Computer Science. Houston will also
serve as the Mathematics – Science Coordinator for the
entire initiative and Brooks-Buck will serve as the
language arts – reading coordinator for the entire
initiative.
1968
Lonnie L. Anderson
Lillie J. Baker
Phillip Burnette
Miriam Johnson Clark
Phyllis Wilkins Church
Eulah Paulette Manley Cox
Harry J. Ghee
Henry Felton
Mildred Elaine Ward Hopkins
Jeannie Ellis Jones
Harold V. Lawson
John H. Lister, Jr.
Carolyn Y. McCloud
Frances Welch Powell
Ralph B. Ransom, Sr.
Johnnie G. Reid, Sr.
Maxine Hawkins Reid
Paul R. Robertson
William Settle
Charles L. Singleton
Lenora Spence
Gwendolyn L. Moore
Izila Felton Mouring
Flora Lee Rook Pitchford
Johnnie E. Rascoe
Priscilla Tillery Rascoe
Jacquelyn Wolfrey Robertson
Barbara Seaforth
Brenda Stanley Stephenson
1969
Ella Baker
Carrie Hill Brown
Cheryl Riddick Canton
Irving Coggins, Jr.
Robert Copeland
Patricia L. Eckles
Joyce Felton
Carol Cheek Francis
June Gregory
Theodosia B. Griffin
Lillie Sharpe Hawkins
Wilbert D. Hawkins
Friends
Terence Boyd
Anthony Brown
Howard Evans
H. Bernetta Hayes
Diane T. Hill ‘70
Charles W. Johnson
Gregory & Millicent Williams
Edward McLean
Marsha McLean
Robert Sessoms ‘70
John N. Smith
in remembrance ...
Cymera Bernice Beasley Banks,
alumna and retired Dorm Director, died
October 13, 2002.
Merriam Aline Burt Goodson, alumna
and retired Wake County Teacher, died
November 14, 2002.
Pecola Tucker, alumna, retired teacher
and member of the Triad Alumni
Chapter, died October 21, 2002.
Elnora White, alumna and retired
teacher, died November 8, 2002.
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Albert Rodgers
Leonard A. Slade, Jr.
David L. Trotman
Virginia S. Tillett
Kenneth E. Turnage
Sunny Stewart Vick
Elesta Dancy White
Doretha Williams Turner
Alise Y. Williams
Kareen Dawson Windley
Raymond E. Yarborough
Streata Barnes Yarborough
1964
Broadus H. G. Cox, Jr.
Joseph E. Freeman
Richard M. Gore
Mamie Scott Hall
Barbara Hoggard
Ernest M. Holley
James C. Joyner
Norman King
Louise Littlejohn
Geraldine Kidd Newell
Alfred L. Pearson
Lloyd Porter
Berry Samuel, Jr.
Doretha F. Speight
Mildred Thomas Trotman
Doretha Williams Turner
Celeste Carr Williams
Elwood Williams
1965
Martha M. Evans Alford
Lawrence Alford
Elsie M. Askew
Issac Askew
Lillie M. Atkinson
Mary Skinner Berry
Edward A. Bracey, Jr.
Loretta Lovelace Blount
Laura Walton Buffaloe
Gwendolyn Sutton Buggs
Class of 1965 Close Out Account
Joyce Boone Cole
Marie Johnson Coppedge
Charles C. Davis
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Charles B. Evans
Phillip Flood
Will Francis
Yvonne Joyner Harris
Barnelle Robinson Herring
Susan Sharpless Hodges
Phillippa D. Holley
Alvin C. Griffin
James H. Jackson
James T. Jackson
Jimmy R. Jenkins
Alvin T. Kelley
Ella M. Ivory
Thurlis J. Little, Jr.
Arzie Sutton Mason
Ethel Gregory Meekins
Leonard E. Mobley, Jr.
Frank “Yogi” Neal
Janice Harrison Peace
Ruby L. Perkins
Ruth D. Peterson
Jethro Pugh
H. C. Reid, Jr.
Jacqueline B. Rountree
Maudie Branch Scott
Barbara Davis Shropshire
Lionel Shropshire
Dorsie Smith
Faye Salley Spence
Otha Sydnor
Percy Watson
Leroy F. Williams, Jr.
1966
Barbara Dildy Bryant
Bessie Carr-Bland
Julia Whitehurst Gregory
John Hazel
John W. Hicks
Carroll L. Hurdle
Katherine Outlaw Kelley
Barbara J. Lee
Lenora Jarvis-Mackey
Barbara Mitchell
Elbert L. Moore
Ethel Fulford Parker
Vernon M. Perry, Jr.
Bobby Riley
John Robinson
Ralph Roland
Evelyn Sutton Shaw
Frederick E. Smith
Maxine Outlaw Smith
Gene Thompson
Lillian Coggins Watson
Florence Whitfield
Luby A. Williams
1967
Minnie Johnson Anderson
Vivian Thornton Armstrong
Delores Barnes-Barker
Thomas C. Barker, Sr.
Eddie H. Bland
Dempsey Bond
LeRoy Brickhouse
Kay Wilson Brown
William Spencer Bryant
Carl Fennell
Geneva Peanort Fennell
Ervin Francis
Doris J. Fuller
Mary Roseboro Glover
James E. Griffin
Willie M. Hagans
Luester D. Hazel
Donald Herring
Eunice Rogers Herring
Leonard E. Hill
Annie P Hilliard
Benny O. Hodges
Peggy Riggins Jeffries
Ethel Bailey Oden
Willie N. Lamb
Leevon Lansden
Maryella Ward Leigh
Carolyn Bailey Miller
Jesse A. Moore
George Morgan
Carol Lassiter Morris
James B. Powell
Jesse Lee Powell
Janet McClain Ransom
John W. Richardson
Eddie J. Roberts
Norine C. Ruffin
Phyllis Ballance Sexton
Winfred Simpson
Bettie Rasbury Smith
Harry D. Tillery (In Memoriam)
Curtis D. Turnage (In Memoriam)
Geneva Bryant Turner
Julius Walker, Jr.
Ruby Vincent Ward
Willie H. Watson
Jethro C. Williams
Minnie Swinson Williamson
Charles W. Wynn, Sr.
Graphic Design/
Computer Graphics new minor
This fall the Art Department added
a new minor—Graphic Design/
Computer Graphics. The curriculum
committee approved the addition of
this new minor to meet the unique
need of students. Courses include
graphic design, technical drawing,
portfolio, and advanced computer
graphics. While this minor is
designed for art, computer science,
and business majors, it is open to all
students.
ECSU offers
innovative
online weather
course
A highly innovative online course,
Online Weather Studies, sponsored by
the American Meteorological Society
(AMS) will be offered at ECSU. The
course was developed by AMS with
funding from the National Science
Foundation.
Dr. William Porter, ECSU
Geoscience professor, attended a oneweek faculty workshop at the
National Weather Service Training
Center in Kansas City, MO, as part of
the course implementation effort. As a
result, Dr. Porter is leading the effort
at ECSU. Over 100 Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
and other minority-serving
institutions are participating in the
program which will teach students
the science of meteorology by
studying weather as it happens. The
course relies heavily on the use of the
latest weather data, maps, forecasts,
satellite and radar imagery delivered
via the Internet.
2002 Fulbright Scholar
In August 2002, Dr. Jose S. Gil, Dean of the
School of Arts and Humanities, traveled to Brazil
as one of twelve Fulbright Scholars participating in
the 2002 Fulbright Hays Group Project Abroad
Program at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.
He visited the cities of Saõ Paulo, Bahia de
Salvador, Rio de Janeiro and adjacent areas.
During the visit, Dr. Gil met with leaders at
federal, state and private universities and studied the history,
culture, art, architecture, economics, social activities, current politics,
language and education of the Brazilian people.
“It changed my way of thinking about living in the United
States,” said Gil. “Life is much more than making a dollar—you can
enjoy with less.”
All participants were required to submit a report to the U.S.
Department of Education on their findings as part of the Brazilian
Study Curriculum guide. Dr. Gil’s report was accepted “as is.”
The Fulbright Program is designed to “increase mutual
understanding between the people of the United States and the
people of other countries.” It has provided more than 250,000
participants — chosen for their academic merit and leadership
potential — with the opportunity to study and teach in each other’s
countries, exchange ideas, and develop joint solutions to address
shared concerns.
Fulbright alumni include Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners,
governors and senators, ambassadors and artists, prime ministers
and heads of state, professors and scientists, Supreme Court Justices,
and CEOs.
“It changed my way of
thinking about living in
the United States.”
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’60s Decade Reunion
The Elizabeth City State University
Fall Commencement held in December
featured keynote speaker Attorney
Earl T. Brown, a Greenville (NC)
lawyer and an ECSU Board of
Trustees member.
Atty. Brown, the principal owner of
the Law Office of Earl T. Brown, P.C.
in Greenville, NC, is an active civic
and community leader. Attorney
Brown is a motivational counselor in
area schools and a volunteer mediator
for the Eastern Carolina Mediation
Center. For his outstanding work in
his profession and the community, he
received the Distinguished Alumnus
award from North Carolina A&T State
University and Campbell University
School of Law.
Attorney Brown received his
undergraduate degree in mathematics
and computer science from North
Carolina A&T State University and
his juris doctor degree from the
Norman A. Wiggins School of Law at
Campbell University. He is also a
licensed private pilot.
Attorney Brown is married to Dr.
H. J. Brown, a dentist in Greenville.
They have one son, Derek Keane, a
practicing attorney.
Recording a CD just got easier for
students and ECSU performing artists.
Viking Studios, a 24-track analog and
128-track digital recording studio,
recently moved from the second floor of
Williams Hall to Room 208 of the Fine
Arts Complex. The studio is the main
place for instruction of the music
industries studies degree program that
includes engineering technology.
The Viking Studio is primarily for student instruction; however it is
also available to the public at $65 per hour, which includes engineering
by Thomas Harrison, director of music engineering technology. Harrison
said the University Choir has recorded songs there and plans are
underway to record the Wind Ensemble. Having the facility on campus
is an asset for students and faculty.”
“It allows students to study this discipline not offered in the vast
majority of UNC institutions or HBCUs. We can make commercial
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projects for recruitment purposes. It’s
an outlet for community groups to
record CDs economically.”
The studio was in Williams Hall
for a decade. The relocation provides
new fiber optic recording technology
to allow eight channels of recording
direct from the Floyd L Robinson
Auditorium in the ECSU Fine Arts
Complex. Microphones in the
auditorium are linked to the recording
studio on the second floor. The
construction and design was a year in
the making at a projected cost of
$175,000 for the facility with industry
standard equipment.
Platinum Club
$1,000 Plus
Joseph Buggs ‘61
Ina Lennon Hager ‘61
Henry B. Pickett, Jr. ‘61
Benjamin C. Saunders ‘61
Phillip Smith, III ‘61
Ralph V. Cole ‘62
Nathaniel Moore ‘62
Cassie Bazemore Swimpson ‘62
Mamie Malbon Burse ‘63
Charles D. Cherry ‘63
Julia Congleton-Bryant ‘63
Jeanette Hawkins Evans ‘63
Doris Lynch Froneberger ‘63
James Hand ‘63
Loisteen Harrell ‘63
Brady Johnson ‘63
Margaret Muskelly Jones ‘63
Lindell Wallace ‘63
Norris E. Francis ‘64
Marcell Forbes Hooks ‘64
Horace R. Jones ‘64
Matthew Lewis, Jr. ‘64
Herbert Littlejohn ‘64
Ulysses Bell ‘65
Ruben Buggs ‘65
Gloria Faye Johnson ‘65
Claudie J. Mackey ‘65
Albert W. Thweatt ‘65
Betty Wilkins Thweatt ‘65
Argyle Whitfield ‘65
Ziner Johnson Alexander ‘66
Lucy Wright Lewis ‘66
Mary Slade Settle ‘66
Earl M. Brown ‘67
Carolyn Wiggins Buggs ‘67
Willie Mae Jones Johnson ‘67
Shirley Murphy Turnage ‘67
Thomas Evans, Jr. ‘68
Nathaniel Grant, Jr. ‘68
Earnest A. Green ‘68
Henry Rhoulac ‘69
Sixties Donors by Class
(Under $1000)
1960
Trumillia Johnson Britt
Curtis Bryan
Eva J. Felton
James Gatling
Sudie Gadson Gatling
George Gray
E. Alphonzo Harrell
Barbara White Jackson
Dorothy Jenkins Mott
Mary Hoffler Pickett
Doris Shephard
Delores T. Smith
Pecola Simmons Strayhorn
Barbara Moye Twine
Juanita Harrell White
1961
Lucille B. Anderson
Jean Brothers-Coleman
Mary L. Cates
Martha Purvis Chamblee
Venora Denise Dildy Downing
Mary Burke Felton
Ralph Glover
William Hager (In Memoriam)
Frankie Ballance Harvey
Robert L. Knight
Shirley Cash Lester
Delores Stewart Smith
1962
Randolph J. Barnes
Ernestine Lyons Belfield
Clarence E. Biggs
Frank Leonard Britt
Margaret Russell Davie
Pretlo Solace Edmonds
Milton A. Gainey
Oliver George
David Phillip James
Adron B. Jones, Jr.
Shirley Miller Mills
Joyce Respass Nowell
David Rogers
Aileene Modlin Saunders
Joe W. Shambley
James E. Swimpson
Marvin Trotman
1963
Minnie Trovene Artis
Jerry Juanita Belton
Helen Louise Boone
Earlie Brooks, Jr.
Class of 1963 (35th Year Reunion
Close-Out Account)
Clara Lovick Cox
Jean Manley Cherry
Norman M. Cherry
Kareen Dawson Windley
Catherine Greene Dildy
Marilene Elliott Dobie
Leamond Downing
Jasper D. Evans
Annie Wiggins Fields
Wilma Smith Gainey
George R. Griffin
Valgene Gibbs King
Roscoe F. Hager
Samuel Hubbard
Brady Johnson
Janice Pierce Jones
John W. Jordan
Al C. Lucas
Jesse M. Majette
Jimmie Manley
Donald L. Maske
Alice Myrick McDonald
Janice Manley Melton
Annie Ward Mobley
Shirley Edwards Moody
Irene Bullock-Overton
George Patterson
Phairlever W. Pearson
Dorothy White Peterson
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’60s Decade Reunion
(Continued from Page 49)
Some students watched closely as
the 1960s alumni were back on
campus in November. Some of them
even caught the spirit of the’60s,
Evans said.
“I hope that they received some of
the energy that we had when we were
students here, :” Evans said.
When he graduated in 1964,
Francis was a big man on campus. He
was the quarterback of the football
team, president of the student body
and one of the leaders of the local civil
rights movements.
“We did public sit-ins, restaurants
sit-ins.” Francis said. “There was
still segregation at that time. We were
jailed in 1964 for attempting to eat in
a public restaurant.”
“The teachers and faculty at ECSU
saw the changes coming even when
the students didn’t,” Francis said.
“The teachers were insisting that we
improve ourselves to the point to be
prepared for opportunity that they
foresaw coming to us, which we were
not aware of, “ Francis said.
“Opportunities for black Americans
in the United States had not opened at
that time.”
While ECSU’s 1960s alumni
remember that struggle, they also
recall a friendly campus and strict
professors.
“It was a very close-knit campus.
It was our home away from home,”
said Evans, a 1963 graduate and the
reunion’s coordinator.
Evans’ mother was cafeteria
manager who made sure all five of her
children went to college. She taught
her children not to dwell on problems
like racism and lack of opportunities
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but to be educated and prepared for
the things that would come their way.
It’s the same thing Evans taught
children in Baltimore City schools for
decades after she graduated from
ECSU, which at the time was
Elizabeth City State College.
Since then, much has changed at
the campus, including the students.
And some older alumni look at the
current crop of ECSU students with a
mixture of pride and resentment.
Several feel that the students don’t
realize what their parents and
grandparents did for them. However
they agree that it’s much better to live
in a world in which students don’t
have to live with racism and
intolerance every day.
E xc lu si ve
O ff er
Annual Fund Contributors/
Tom Jo
yner F
oundation Campaign
Joyner
Foundation
The names of contributors who make a minimum
donation of $100 to the Tom Joyner Foundation Campaign
for Elizabeth City State University between March 1, 2003
and May 1, 2003, will be entered into a drawing for a week
at the Royal Suites at the Atlantic Palace in Atlantic City,
NJ (June 20-27 2003) – 1st Prize and a week at the Golden
Strand in Kill Devil Hills, NC (May 24-31 2003) – 2nd
Prize. The maximum occupancy at the Royal Suites is 6
persons and 8 persons at the Golden Strand. The dates are
not negotiable. This offer is made compliments of Dr.
Shirley M. Turnage in memory of the late Curtis D. Turnage
and in support of the General Scholarship Fund.
Individuals under 21 years of age may not participate.
Travel and other amenities are not included.
To enter, donations must be postmarked by May 1, 2003,
and forwarded to the Office of Institutional Advancement
in the envelope attached to this magazine. The drawing
will be held on May 10, 2003, during Commencement
Weekend. Participants do not have to be present to win.
For more information regarding the Tom Joyner
Foundation Campaign for ECSU, see p. 32-33.
Ambience
Residence halls get a new look
When the students returned in August for the
start of the 2002-2003 academic year, they were
greeted with a few surprises—a new look to their
residence halls. Butler, the apartment Complex,
Doles, Hugh-Cale, Mitchell-Lewis, the New
Women’s Residence and Wamack Halls all
received new student-room furniture. Each room
received new beds, desks, chairs, and dressers.
Residence hall rooms without closets,
additionally received new wardrobes. The new
furniture can be configured many different ways
and can fit any space. Special loft adapter kits for
the beds further increase the design possibilities.
The furniture made of red oak wood is sturdy,
durable, long lasting with a life expectancy of 15
to 20 years.
In addition to the student room furniture, the
lounges in Doles, Hugh-Cale, Mitchell-Lewis, the
New Residence and the apartment Complex
received new sofas, lounge chairs, marble topped
coffee tables, end tables, and game tables with
matching chairs in a variety of modern colors.
flows again
The fountain in front of Williams Hall is back in
operation. Once a hallmark
symbol for the campus, it
again provides a tranquil
gathering place for
students. Major repairs
were necessary, including
replacement of the entire
bottom of the fountain, new
sealant, a bright white coat
of plaster applied to the
fountain interior, new
electrical controls, pumps,
filters, and plumbing.
offer a new dining experience
Bedell Hall, the student dining hall, received a
face-lift during summer 2002 as a part of the overall
project to update student areas. With fresh new
colors, decorations and furniture, eating in Bedell
Hall offers a new environment and enhanced dining
experience. The cafeteria was “sectionalized” to
provide private dining areas for students. A stage
was built for live performances and two additional
televisions were installed, ensuring that TVs can be
viewed no matter where you sit. Coming next year,
Bedell Hall will be further renovated offering a
“scramble system” better known as a food court.
Gone will be the serving lines and all that stainless
steel!
The Blue Room dining area for faculty staff and
students also was renovated, dramatically
enhancing the decorum. New furniture, lighting,
window treatments, fireplace, and a large screen
television were added and are just the beginning.
When you enter the room, you enter an area of
elegance. While there is still a buffet line where you
choose what you would like, your drink and dessert
are delivered to your table. If you’re looking for a
place to meet over lunch, The Blue Room is the place
to go.
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SUMMER SCHOOL
’60s Decade Reunion
e histor
y again
Summer School 2003 plans to mak
make
history
ECSU Summer School 2002 was the most
successful in history. Enrollment was the
highest ever and course offerings are now up to
140 undergraduate and graduate classes ranging
from Art Appreciation to Zoology. Offerings also
include 25 distance learning courses through the
ECSU Virtual College and evening courses
through the Weekend-Evening College to meet
the needs of both traditional and non-traditional
students. Courses are taught by faculty who are
fully committed and dedicated to making ECSU
summer studies challenging, rewarding and
satisfying.
The goal of summer school is to offer courses
needed by the greatest number of students.
Courses are offered in one 6-week session.
Summer School course catalogs are provided
in the spring of each year and information is also
available on the ECSU Summer School Web Page:
www.ecsu.edu/academics/schools/summer/
Summer School.html).
Students may register at:
(www.ecsu.edu/ECSU/registrar/
summer.htm).
All new students who are admitted to
ECSU Summer School must meet the same
entrance requirements as students
admitted during the regular academic
year. Transfer and unclassified students
who plan to attend ECSU for the first time
must apply for admission to the
university in time to fulfill requirements
for acceptance at least one week prior to
the date of registration. Visiting or
transient students must present a letter of
permission from the institution where
they intend to receive their degree,
approving their enrollment in ECSU’s
Summer School.
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Of
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courses
needed
b
he
number of
June 10 ...................................... Classes Begin / Late Registration begins
July 22-23 ................................. Final Exams
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our alumni about the
importance of giving
back to the university.
Now thru June 9 ..................... Application for Admission
(for new, visiting/transient students)
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emulate, and it marks a
the understanding of
March 31-April 11 ................... Pre-Registration/Academic Advisement
(for currently enrolled students only)
For more information, contact
Dr. Ali A. Khan, Director of ECSU Summer School,
at 252-335-3242 or 335-3670 or aakhan@mail.ecsu.edu.
other alumni to
real turning point in
2003 SUMMER SCHOOL CALENDAR
June 9 ........................................ Residence Halls Open
Registration, K. E. White Center
It sets a standard for
students
Source: Daily Advance, November 15, 2002
Writer: S. Brady Calhoun
There was a time in America when it would have been
unlikely for African Americans to give $120,000 to their
alma mater. That’s why the financial gift from 250 of
Elizabeth City State University’s 1960s alumni was
special.
Alumni from that decade’s graduating classes
returned to the local campus for a special reunion during
homecoming weekend. Then they pooled their resources
and presented college officials with a check for $120,000
during halftime of ECSU’s homecoming football game
Nov. 2.
The gift made a strong impression on ECSU
Chancellor Mickey L. Burnim.
“We think it was a very significant gift to the
university and even more so because it came from
alumni.” Burnim said.
Many of the givers, Burnim said, were either current
or retired school teachers, a great many of whom never
earned great sums of money over the course of their
careers.
“That they were able to come together and make a gift
that’s among the largest that individuals have ever given
speaks volumes about their commitment to education at
the university,” he said. “It sets a standard for other
alumni to emulate, and it marks a real turning point in
‘60s decade alumni presented officials with a check for $120,000
at the alumni banquet. From left: Dr. Shirley Turnage, Charles
Penny, Chancellor Mickey L. Burnim and Dr. Jeanet te Evans.
the understanding of our alumni about the importance of
giving back to the university.”
The gift is the largest single gift from living alumni,
Burnim said. In the past, non-alumni have donated as
much as $200,000 and one alumnus bequeathed
$300,000 from his estate. But no living alumni had ever
donated as much, he said.
Burnim said he believed the donation was
spearheaded by a small group of ‘60s alumni that
included Jeanette Evans, Claudie Mackey and Shirley
Turnage - all of whom would go to get their doctorates
and return to ECSU to teach.
Some students who returned for the reunion and
homecoming had not seen the college for 30 or 40 years.
For many, it had changed dramatically. There were more
buildings and cars and students. What they remembered
was a tiny African American college, in a rural area with
a strict faculty.
“I think you’ve got a new student who has come from
an era where there weren’t the challenges we had. They
appear to be taking a lot of things for granted,” Norris
Francis said. “We’re standing on the shoulders of people
who came before us and they’re standing on our
shoulders. The rewards they are receiving are the results
of the efforts of our generation.”
(Continued on Page 50)
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A VIKING SUCCESS!!!
Spor
Sportt s Hall of Fame
2002 Honorees
From left to right:
Bruce Carmichael ‘74,
Valerie Crocker ‘86,
Atlas Davis ’53, and
Dwight Taylor ‘87
EIAC Football Champions 1952-1955
The 1952, 1953, 1954, and 1955 Football Championship
Teams, then called the Pirates in the EIAC (Eastern
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), were honored at the Sports
Hall of Fame Banquet held Homecoming 2002 weekend.
Photo by Rich Har vey
The ECSU Marching Band closed fall semester with three awards
to reflect their busy trail.
Their first award of the year was from their performance at the
September 26, 2002 football game against North Carolina Central
University in Kinston, NC.
On October 20, the band traveled to the center of the state for the
“Durham Battle of the Bands.” ECSU was one of seven college bands
and four high school bands performing at the Durham County
Stadium. For their 15-minute presentation, the ECSU band brought
home a silver cup.
On November 23, 35 students traveled to Heritage High School in
Newport News, VA for the “Battle of the Drummers.” The ECSU
drummer section was the special guest for a competition of high
school bands. Vince Corozine, Interim Director of Bands and a music
professor, compliments the amount of talent ECSU band members
have, but described this event as a spotlight opportunity for a section
of the band that practices diligently.
“That was really good for our drummers. All these events are
great ways for us to show off our talent and build morale. They enjoy
performing, but have to make time for practice in addition to being a
student,” Corozine said.
“Often we distribute brochures about the university and the music
department that will interest high school students and high school
music teachers. The interest in ECSU is high and genuine.”
The band completed the semester with three Christmas parades in
one weekend. Saturday, December 7, they marched in Elizabeth City
and in Roper, NC. Sunday, December 8, they appeared in Rocky
Mount.
The ECSU Marching Band consists of 85 musicians, dancers and
the flag corps.
The drummers for
ECSU’s marching band brought home
a plaque in recogniton of their per formance as special
guests at the Heritage High School (Newpor t News, VA)
“Bat tle of the Drummers” on November 23, 2002.
American Honda Motor Company
presented this award to ECSU’s marching
band on September 26, 2002 during the
half-time show of the ECSU vs. NC
Central Universit y football game, in
recognition of the band’s skills. The
company’s arrival and awards are the
result of a new Honda Bat tle of the
Bands, (HBCU’s) Celebraiton Tour. It
celebrates, suppor ts and recognizes
musical excellence in the nation’s Black
College Marching Bands. American
Honda Motor Company also made a
scholarship donation to ECSU.
Photo by Rich Har vey
Photo by Rich Har vey
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ECSU’s marching band wins a silver cup for their
performance during the Durham Battle of the Bands
competition October 20, 2002. Pictured left to
right: David Williams, Vince Corozine-Interim
Director of Marching Band, and Wade Johnson.
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A VIKING SUCCESS!!!
The fall 2002 class of the Chancellor’s Leadership
Development Institute recently graduated a cohort of
16 students made up of faculty, staff, and
administrators. This cohort of students was the
second class to complete Chancellor Mickey L.
Burnim’s leadership institute designed to strengthen
employees’ leadership skills; broaden their knowledge
of the university’s vision, goals, objectives, and values;
and enhance critical thinking, listening skills, the
ECSU mission and vision.
The Chancellor’s Leadership Development
Institute is coordinated by Donna James Whidbee,
staff development specialist in the office of Human
Resources, who is also a LDI graduate.
Mr. and Miss ECSU
Congratulations
to the Leadership
Development
Institute II
graduates
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Dr. Anthony Brown, Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Dr. Kulwinder Kaur, Faculty, School of Education and Psychology
Dr. Jenny McIntosh, Chairperson, Department of Art
Dr. Ebere Oriaku, Faculty, School of Business and Economics
Dr. Ngozi Oriaku, Faculty, School of Business and Economics
Bruce Boyd, Staff, Residence Life
Deborah Flippen, Staff, Interactive Video Services
Michael Godfrey, Staff, Safety Office
Pamela Godfrey, Staff, Business and Finance-Accounting
Cynthia Lister, Staff, Sponsored Programs
Juanita Midgette, Staff, Library
Damond Nollan, Staff, Academic Computing & End User Support
Susan Peck, Staff, Academic Computing & End User Support
Sheila Perry, Staff, Facilities Management
Joyce Shaw, Staff, Mathematics & Computer Science
Queenie Turner, Staff, Human Resources
The Game
Eight thousand plus alumni, friends and fans from all
over the United States and abroad waited with
anticipation for the first win of the season. Yes, the
mighty Vikings delivered with a score of 12 to 6 against
St. Augustine’s College. The Half-time Show was
awesome with the Sound of Class (the Vikings Marching
Band). The show also included presentations from the
Class of the 60s Decade Reunion, the Class of 1977 and
St. Stephen’s Missionary Baptist Church. The
presentations included donations in excess of $136,000.
Tailgating was at it
best with tailgaters
from the classes of
the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s,
80s and 90s. If
tailgating was not
enough, the Office of
Alumni Relations
invited the alumni to
a fish fry in the
cafeteria after the
game, which was
well attended.
Photos by Rich Har vey
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Homecoming 2002
A VIKING SUCCESS!!!
Mr
Mr.. and Ms. Alumni Contest
The National Alumni Association and the
Homecoming Committee exceeded its fundraising goal
this year, raising over $50,000. The Mr. and Ms. Alumni
Contest alone reached an all time high, also exceeding its
goal. This success was due to the untiring and combined
efforts of the contestants and committee. The combined
contributions from the alumni and supporters to the
contest, the sale of ads for the souvenir booklet, and the
raffle tickets made this year’s success possible.
And the winner is…
The Ms. Alumni 2002-2003 Queen is
Mrs. Deborah Cowell of the Elizabeth
City Chapter. She single-handedly
raised $13,321, the highest amount
every raised.
The runners up are:
• First runner up — Ms. Traci Webb,
Raleigh-Durham-Wake Chapter —
$10,521
• Second runner up —
Ms. Regina Richardson,
Washington DC Metro Chapter — $6,450
• Third runner up —
Ms. Gina Canada, Bertie County Chapter — $5,420
• Fourth runner up —
Ms. Wilma Ganey, John H. Bias Chapter — $5,357
• Fifth runner up —
Ms. Ruby Vincent Ward, J.T. Dole Chapter — $4,140
• Sixth runner up —
Ms. Ethel Cox, Virginia Beach Chapter — $700
• Seventh runner up —
Mr. Jerry Armstrong,
Robert E. Harvey Tri-State Chapter — $600
highlights
CLASS REUNIONS
Fun and fellowship at its best
Among all of the alumni gathered to fellowship, two
very special class reunions were organized and were a
huge success. All of the classes from the ‘60s decade
joined together and celebrated the unprecedented Classes
of the ‘60s Decade Reunion. (See ECSU’s ‘60s alumni
donate $120K article in this issue.) The Class of ‘77 also
hosted its 25th Anniversary.
We salute these alumni classes and look forward to
next year’s reunions. If you are planning a reunion in
the next three years, please contact Ms. Barbaina
Houston-Black, Director of ECSU Alumni Relations at
252/335-3226 or at bmhoustonblack@mail.ecsu.edu.
The Class of 77 Activities
The Class of 1977 activities begins with a wine and
cheese social on Friday afternoon. Friday evening they
joined the Class of the ‘60s and other alumni in
celebrating Mr. and Ms. Alumni Coronation.
At the football game, the Class of 1977 presented a gift
of $10,000 in cash and pledges to the Chancellor during
the Half-time Show. Saturday evening the Class of ’77
enjoyed the Dells in Concert, hosted by the Class of the
‘60s and the After Party with DJ Greg Sampson. Sunday
morning Homecoming activities ended with a prayer
breakfast at St. Stephen’s Missionary Baptist Church.
Rev. Ricky Banks,
pastor and a member
of the Class of 1977,
provided a
scrumptious
breakfast. He also
reserved seat for his
classmates in the
Morning Worship
Service.
Photos by Rich Har vey
ECSU
Dr
hon
y Br
own
Dr.. Ant
Anthon
hony
Bro
named Interim Vice
Chancellor for Student
Affairs
As of October 1, 2002, Dr. Anthony
Brown began serving as Interim
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
Dr. Brown has worked at ECSU
since 1999 most
recently as
Associate Vice
Chancellor for
Student Affairs. A
national search to
fill this position
permanently is
underway.
Dr
Dr.. Camellia Okpodu
Named Interim Chair of
Department of Biology
As of September 1, 2002, Dr.
Camellia Okpodu, the Marshall A.
Rauch Distinguished Professor in
the Department of
Biology, began
serving as the
Interim Chairperson
of that department,
replacing Dr. Ronald
Blackmon.
Ne
w administr
ativ
e
New
administrativ
ative
a p pointments
Dr
Dr.. Ronald Blackmon
named Interim Dean of
the School of
Mathematics, Science
and T
echnology
Technology
As of September 1, 2002, Dr. Ronald
Blackmon, former chairperson of
the Department of Biology, began
serving as Interim
Dean of the School
of Mathematics,
Science and
Technology. Dr.
Blackmon replaced
Dr. Carolyn
Mahoney who is
serving as ECSU Interim Vice
Chancellor for Student Affairs. A
national search to fill this position
permanently is underway.
Dr
ey
Dr.. Claudie Mack
Macke
Named Interim Dean of
the School of Education
and Psychology
As of January 6, 2003, Dr. Claudie
Mackey began serving as Interim
Dean of the School of Education
and Psychology. Dr. Mackey, a
tenured professor
in that department,
is also an ECSU
alumnus, class of
1965. A national
search to fill this
position
permanently is
underway.
APPOINTMENTS & TRANSFERS
Division of Academic Affairs
Lila Gonzales, Administrative Secretary III
Lora Anne Barclift, Coordinator of Skills Center
Sarah White-Harvey, Day Care Teacher I
Jackie King, Serials Librarian
Melanie Baker, Assistant Coordinator of MSEN
Robin Joyner, Coordinator of MSEN
Division of Business & Finance
Sherry Figgs, Systems Accountant I
Chelsea Whidbee, Accountant II
Travis Griffin, Groundsworker/Facilities Mgmt.
Nathan Brooks, Mechanic I/Facilities Mgmt.
Elizabeth Linney,
Administrative Assistant II/Facilities Mgmt.
Dorothy Walton,
Administrative Assistant I/Procurement
Division of the Chancellor
Donna James-Whidbee,
Staff Development Specialist II/
Human Resources
Eundene Brown, Enrollment Services Officer II
Division of Student Affairs
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Regina McCoy, Director of Student Health Services
briefs
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WHO’S NEW
NEW HIRES
Division of Academic Affairs
Division of the Chancellor
Mrs. Willie Beasley, Reading Specialist
Gwendolyn Cooper,
Office Assistant/Talent Search
Matisha Askew, Library Technical Assistant
Beatheia Weeks, Library Assistant
Lillie Pailin, Office Assistant/Social Sciences
John Sterling, Visiting Assistant Professor
Jennifer Palestrant, Lecturer
Patricia Shepherd, Recreation Worker
Roberto Frontera-Suau, Assistant Professor
Mrs. Mwamini Naggayi, Laboratory Technician
Carolyn Reid, Office Assistant/Athletics
Waverly Tillar, Head Football Coach and Lecturer
Janet Elliott, Office Assistant/Financial Aid
Gamaliel Cherry, Intern Recruiter/Admissions
Randy Jones, Information & Communication
Specialist/WRVS FM Radio
Division of Business & Finance
Division of Student Affairs
Brenda Davis, University Guidance Counselor
Manuel Hyman, University Guidance Counselor
Beverly Shannon, Staff Nurse
Stanley Whitehurst, University Residence
Administrator
Sonya Spruill, Accounting Specialist
Sh’Rhonda Gilliam, Accounting Clerk
Dennis Leary, HVAC Technician
Employee
w
Elizabeth City State University celebrates
Mon., April 28 ........ ECSU Paraphernalia Day
“Employee Appreciation Week 2003” in April.
Tues., April 29 ........ Employee Recognition Convocation
2:00-3:30 p.m. Fine Arts Auditorium
Faculty and staff will be honored for their
contributions to the university. The 2003 week
of celebration includes several festive events
and a convocation recognizing all employees.
The scheduled events are:
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Wed., April 30 ......... Fashion and Talent Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. Fine Arts Auditorium
Thurs., May 1 ......... Retirees Reception
7:30-9:00 p.m. K. E. White Graduate Center
Fri., May 2 ............... Employee FunFest
Team competition, ice cream, denim contest
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Appreciation Gala
(Music, prizes, games)
9:00 p.m.-12 midnight
Ev
er
ett honor
ed
Ever
erett
honored
wit
h Pr
esidential
with
Presidential
Rank A
w ar
d
Aw
ard
In December 2002, Annie (Ann) Wiggins
Everett ‘73, Deputy Regional Administrator of
the General Service Administration’s (GSA’s)
National Capital Region, was honored by
President George W. Bush as Presidential Rank
Award winner for 2002.
Receiving the Presidential Rank Award for
Meritorious Executive, Everett was recognized
for her exemplary federal service spanning more
than three decades. As driving force behind the
National Capital Region’s initiative to
restructure itself into a customer-focused, cost
driven service delivery operation, Everett’s
commitment to excellence has proven itself
continuously. Her leadership has led to the
implementation of more than 450 regional
innovations resulting in increased efficiency,
reducing lead-time by 40% for housing
customers, and reducing costs and improving
internal processes and practices.
As deputy head of the largest of GSA’s eleven
regions, which encompasses the Washington
Metropolitan area, Everett administers a $1.8
billion annual operating budget and oversees
the region’s Public Building Service, which
provides real estate management for 86.6 million
square feet of federally owned and leased space,
and Federal Technology Service, which manages
$1.4 billion of contracted telecommunications
services for Executive Branch customer agencies.
Everett joined GSA in 1972.
A native of North Carolina, Everett received a
Bachelor of Science degree from Elizabeth City
State University.
Dr. Willie Gilchrist ’73 was recognized as Tar
Heel of the Week on November 24, 2002. Dr.
Gilchrist is the superintendent of Halifax County
schools. He serves on the UNC Board of Governors.
North Carolina Governor Mike Easley appointed
him as Co-chair of the Education First Task Force
and to the More at Four Committee.
Mr. Eddie Henderson ’73 was promoted to the
position of Assistant to the Superintendent of
Montgomery County Public Schools in Troy, NC. His
responsibilities include child nutrition, maintenance
and transportation services.
Ms. Stacy Mitchell ’94 was featured in Black
Enterprise Magazine. Mitchell gave her assessment
of the insurance companies in the Atlanta Metro
area.
Monique A. Wilkins ’93 was appointed to the
North Carolina Speech and Language Pathologists
and Audiologists Board of Examiners by Governor
Mike Easley. The appointment is for a three-year
term.
Kevin and Adrienne Graham, both 1989
graduates, recently opened a security and
communications business in Wilmington, NC.
Graham Security is an expert alarm security services.
Wireless Express Communications is an authorized
dealer for Cingular Wireless, Nextel Sprint PCS and
the Dish Network.
Ray Gray ’78 is Dare County Principal of the
Year. Mr. Gray received the award for the second
time, first in 1999 and again this year. He will also
compete for the State Principal of the Year Award.
Dennis Deloatch ’73, is the new superintendent
for Hertford County Schools.
Ronald Leigh Jr. ’91 is the new principal at Mac
Benn Elementary School in Suffolk, VA.
Dr. Milton Liverman ’73 is the Superintendent
for Suffolk (VA) Schools.
Carolyn Hall ’81 published the novel, Intimate
Journal: A Guide to Your Spiritual Path.
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National Alumni
Have you relocated or just graduated from Elizabeth City State University? Are
Chapter
you just trying to locate some fellow Vikings and want to join the local alumni
chapter? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, check out this updated list
Presidents
of chapter presidents. They should be able to assist you.
Regional Director/
Mid-Atlantic Region
Ms. Kareen Windley
4921 Saratoga Circle
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
757-474-4423
kareenwindley@aol.com
Regional Director/
South East Region
Mr. Tony Lassiter
417 Mt. Lake Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-231-4290
lte02@doc.state.nc.us
A. P. Lester
Mr. Donte’ Crowell
P.O. Box 161
Everetts, NC 27825
252-792-6215
crowsmith@clis.com
Atlanta Metro
Mr. Otis Strong
140 Neola Lane
College Park, GA 30349
770-996-3159
otis.strong@delta.com
Beaufort County
Mr. Melvin Boyd
1312 Washington Street
Washington, NC 27889
252-946-6915
hoop4fun@beaufortco.com
Bertie County
Ms. Linda Peele
P.O. Box 276
Powellsville, NC 27962
252-332-5340
lindapeele@coastalnet.com
Cape Fear/Fayetteville
Ms. Valerie Cox-Washington
5812 Waldwick Road
Fayetteville, NC 28311
910-822-6161
CRA-JO-PAM
Mr. James Scott
1121 Tuscarora-Rhem Road
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-4882
Durham Area
Mr. Alfred Solomon
506 Quartz Drive
Durham, NC 27703
919-596-0725
sa11@doc.state.nc.us
alfredsolomonjr@hotmail.com
Kinston/Lenoir
Ms. Carolyn McKnight
2003 N. Herritage Street
Kinston, NC 28501
252-523-6637
carolyn.mcknight@wcps.org
Robert Harvey Tri-State
Ms. Margaret Sharpe
1908 Brant Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
302-475-7886
msharpe4@msn.com
Elizabeth City
Ms. Jessie Riddick
305 Culpepper Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-338-9162
jmriddick@mail.ecsu.edu
New York/Long Island
Ms. Ella Baker
1204 President Street Apt. H
Brooklyn, NY 11225
718-756-9609
Rosa B. Riddick
Ms. Helen Knight
P.O. Box 42
Corapeake, NC 27926
252-465-8334
cleo42@inteliport.com
Edenton/Chowan
Ms. Wanda Sykes Wills
P.O. Box 754
Edenton, NC 27932
252-482-7684
Norfolk
Ms. Annie Banks
1096 Cascade Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23324
757-545-7292
Eva J. Lewis
Ms. Mary Cates
1004 Colonial Avenue
Greenville, NC 27834
252-758-5039
Peninsula
Ms. Margaret Jones
145 Pine Creek Drive
Hampton, VA 23669
757-851-3915
boobie4040@yahoo.com
E. A. Johnson
Mr. James Spence
P.O. Box 327
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
804-469-3024
Goldsboro-Wayne
Mr. Charles Moore
P.O. Box 1056
Princeton, NC 27569
919-936-3191 or 919-731-7852
moorehq@eudoramail.com
Greater Charlotte Chapter
Ms. Felecia Bass
12940 Deaton Hill Drive
Charlotte, NC 28269
704-548-0600
feebass@yahoo.com
John H. Bias
Mr. John Brown
3606 Cedardale Road
Baltimore, MD 21216
410-542-5492
J. T. Doles
Mr. Kenny Price
163 Haven Drive
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
252-535-4274
K-Region
Mr. Lemuel Eley
P.O. Box 175
Henderson, NC 27536
252-438-2491
leley@nc.rr.com
Perquimans
Ms. Pamela Modlin
P.O. Box 164
Hertford, NC 27944
252-482-8658
adminpam@inteliport.com
Portsmouth
Mr. Alphonzo Harrell
945 Flintfield Crescent
Chesapeake, VA 23321
757-488-4682
eharr16113@aol.com
Raleigh-Durham-Wake
Dr. Paul Norman
3205 Bare Creek Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-662-8533
panorman@waketech.edu
Richmond
Mr. Charles Wynn
2807 Remington Road
Richmond, VA 23231
804-222-7532
liverpudding@aol.com
Triad
Ms. Jeanette Jones
2202 Columbus Court
Greensboro, NC 27406
336-373-0912
Tri-County
Mr. Nathaniel Grant, Jr.
4610 Saint Andrews Drive
Wilson, NC 27896
252-234-9051
ngrantjr@nc.rr.com
Virginia Beach
Mr. Marvin Trotman
185 Pritchard Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
757-431-0663
marvintrotman@msn.com
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• Dr. Carolyn R. Mahoney, Vice Chancellor
for Academic Affairs, has been named by
the National Academy of Sciences to serve on
the Steering Committee for Review of the
Evaluation Data on the Effectiveness of NSFSupported and Publisher-Generated Mathematics
Curriculum Materials. Mahoney recently chaired a
panel on “The Consideration of Professional
Development Needs in Curricula Implementation” at
the Evidence Gathering Workshop in Washington,
D.C. hosted by the steering committee.
• Drs. Akbar Eslami & Howard Price (Technology)
presented the papers at the National Association of
Industrial Technology Convention in Panama City, FL,
including “Taming the Exotherm in Manufacturing
Polymer Composites”; “Heat Transfer of Carbon Fiber
Composites for Cooling Applications of Industrial
Machinery”; “Corrosion of Carbon Fiber Composites
in the Presence of Metals”; and “Composites:
Measuring Heat and Friction in Polymer Composites/
Cooling Applications of Carbon Fiber Composites.”
At the American Society for Engineering Education
(ASEE) at ECSU, Dr. Eslami presented “A Finite
Element Approach for Calculating Sound Pressure
Level in a Couple Structural Acoustic System.”
Washington County
Mr. Melvin Norman
743 Marriner Road
Roper, NC 27970
252-793-4089
Normanm23@mchsi.com
• Dr. Camellia Okpodu, the Marshall Rauch
Distinguished Professor (Biology), held a seminar at
Virginia State University entitled “RAPD Genetic
Analysis of Quercus.” She also published an abstract
in the 74th National Technical Association Compendium
held in Las Vegas, NV.
Washington DC Metro
Ms. Barbara White
2400 Otis Street, NE
Washington, DC 20018
202-832-0674
barbara.white@mail.doc.gov
• Dr. Roberto Frontera-Suau (Biology) co-authored an
article entitled “Variability in pseudomonas
aeruginosa lipopolysaccharide
expression during crude oil
degradation” in Applied and
Environmental Microbiology 68 (10):
5096-5103.
Wilmington
Mr. Harris McIntyre
109 Spring Creek Lane
Wilmington, NC 28405
910-686-4757
harrismaurice@aol.com
alumni news
Roanoke-Chowan
Mr. Rochelle Vann
P.O. Box 217
Winton, NC 27986
252-358-4831
faculty
F acult
y and S
tudents Receiv
e
aculty
Students
Receive
Aw ar
ds at National T
echnical
ards
Technical
Association Conference
Dr. Linda Hayden (Computer Science) and
students Carl Seward, Vincent Davis, Shayla
Brooks and Rahmatoulie Bah attended the 74th
Annual National Technical Conference (NTA) last
September in Las Vegas, NV. During the conference,
Dr. Hayden received the Lifetime Membership
Award and served as moderator during the
luncheon. Junior mathematics major, Carl Seward,
won first place in the undergraduate student
presentations, The National Technical Association
Student Achievement Award. In the same category,
fellow senior physics major, Vincent Davis, received
third place. Seward was also acknowledged for his
first publication featured in the special conference
issue of the Journal of the NTA. The article, “Form
Factors and Distribution Amplitudes for Positively
Charged Pions,” was presented at the conference by
the students.
• Dr. Linda Hayden (Computer Science), Director of the
ECSU Center of Excellence for Remote Sensing
Education and Research, recently sponsored a training
workshop on the Pixoneer Software. Dr. Mohamed of
Pixoneer Image Intelligence presented the workshop
EARTH: Pixoneer Software for Remote Sensing
Education. The workshop introduced a remote sensing
class curriculum using EARTH
software by Pixoneer. Workshop
participants included faculty from
ECSU, Norfolk State University,
Virginia State University,
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Chapter news
faculty
University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Boston
University, North Carolina A&T University, NOAANational Weather Service, and NOAA-NESDIS.
• Dr. Joseph Lisowski (Language, Literature and
Communication) has had the following works
published: Looking for Lisa, a detective fiction novel,
by FictionWorks.com (September, 2002); JB, a
chapbook of poems, featuring a poetic dialogue
between John the Baptist and King Herod, by
PoetryRepairs.com (October, 2002); “Under the
Weather” and “Self Expression,” poems in Thunder
Sandwich #19; “Meeting an Old Flame” and
“Along for the Ride,” poems in the-hold
(October, 2002); “Colors” and “Family”
in Niederngasse (October, 2002); Stashu
Kapinski Strikes Out, a print chapbook
of poems, by Rank Stranger Press
(October, 2002).
• Stephen March’s (Language, Literature
and Communication) Blue Moon Diner CD has been
selected by e-folkmusic to be distributed nationally via
its website.
• Dr. Emmanuel Ngwainmbi (Language, Literature
and Communication) has been appointed as a board
member for both the National Association of African
American Studies (NAAAS) and for the Elizabeth CityPasquotank County Public Schools Foundation, Inc.
He has also been appointed to the editorial board,
Global Africa-an international news, issues and
analyses magazine. He was also accepted to Who’s
Who Among America’s Teachers (2002).
• Dr. Barbara Solaro (Language, Literature and
Communication) has contributed a chapter to
American Writers—A Collection of Literary
Biographies edited by Jay Parini. Dr. Solaro’s chapter
is entitled “Toni Cade Bambara 1939 – 1995.” The work
is published by Charles Scribner’s Sons.
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• Dr. Gloria Knight, Chairperson, Department of
Music, published the article “Music Students Attending
Professional Conferences” in the April 2002 edition of
Teaching Music.
• Vincent Corozine’s (Music) book Arranging Music for
the Real World with CD has received two five-star
ratings on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.
• Dr. Glen Bowman (Social Sciences) published two
articles in Tudor England, Ed. Arthur Kiney, Boston:
Twayne Publishing 2001. He also published
“Mastering the Methods of Manipulation: Who Really
Won the Marian Propaganda Wars?” in Journal of
Church and State, Fall 2002. He presented “A Recipe
for Revolution,” John Ponet and the Short Treatise of
Politic Power at the “Living in Exile” conference at
James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA.
• Dr. Flora Brown (Social Sciences) has been selected to
participate in the UNC System Bridges Program, a
women’s higher education leadership training
program.
• Dr. Ngozi Oriaku (Business and Economics)
presented her research on “Using Blackboard and
Tegrity platforms to increase student
motivation and to assess their
performance” at the Eighth SloanC International Conference on
Asynchronous Learning
Networks.
• Drs. Alex Ogwu and Kingsley
Nwala (Business and Economics)
presented results of their recent research projects at the
54th International Atlantic Economic Conference in
Washington, D.C. Dr. Ogwu’s research study was on
“Economic growth and financial development in
Nigeria.” Dr. Nwala’s research was on “The short-run
trade-off between unemployment and inflation in the
U.S. economy.” Both plan to publish their findings.
news
and
events
from
area
chapters
Rosa Riddick Chapter and New Middle Swamp
Missionary Baptist Church held its first ECSU Day.
The guest speaker was Dr. Jeanette Evans, Executive
Assistant to Chancellor Mickey L. Burnim. She was
accompanied by the ECSU Alumni Choir and the
Director of Alumni Relations, Barbaina HoustonBlack. Ms. Houston-Black also gave remarks and
accepted a contribution of more than $2,000.
Perquimans County Chapter and Melton Grove
Missionary Baptist Church observed its first ECSU
Day. Chancellor Mickey L. Burnim brought remarks
and accepted a contribution of $2500. Honorable
Fred Yates, mayor of Winfall (NC), a member of the
ECSU Board of Trustees and of Melton Grove,
orchestrated this event.
National Alumni
Association Names
Regional Directors
Regional Directors for 2002
through 2004 are:
Mid-Atlantic Director
Kareen Windley
Southeast Director
Ton
yL
assiter
ony
Lassiter
J.T. Doles held it annual membership drives and
Christmas Social.
ECSU thanks all of these chapters for their continued
efforts and support!
NAFEO (National Association for Equal Opportunity in
Higher Education) will salute several ECSU alumni at its 28th
National Conference, April 8-13, 2003, at the Hilton Washington
Hotel, Washington, D.C. The ECSU alumni listed below will be
recognized as Distinguished Alumni at a luncheon on April 12:
Mr. Ernest Sutton ’77 of Elizabeth City (NC) is the Chief
Administrator for the Pasquotank Correctional Center. This
center is the second largest facility in the State. Sutton also
serves as Chairman of the Albemarle Hospital Board and is
one of twenty-six members of the National Hospital Board.
He has been recommended for chairmanship of this
national board. Sutton was also instrumental in beautifying
the outside of the Alumni House.
Thomas Evans ‘68 is an educator and entrepreneur. He
has made outstanding contributions in the field of
education, having best served the community by educating
inter-city children, especially young males. Currently,
Evans is pursuing a doctoral degree in education. He is
very active in the National Alumni Association and has
served as past president and the founder of the Herman
Cooke Chapter. He supports ECSU financially and helps to
recruit students.
Rev. Henry Pickett ‘61 is a member of the ECSU Board
of Trustees. He is a retired educator. Rev. Pickett is best
known for his works with the NAACP of Wake County,
having served as president since 1989. He has received
numerous awards for his dedication and service.
Mary Cates ‘61 is a retired schoolteacher and a
daycare owner. She is a member of several professional
and civic organizations including: Life member of NEA,
NCAE division of retired school personnel. Cates is a life
member of the National Alumni Association and serves
in the following capacities: 2nd Vice President on the
GAA board; Chair, Homecoming Committee; President,
Eva J. Lewis Chapter; and member of the Alumni Awards
Committee. She also serves as chief judge for the Pitt
County Board of Elections.
Mrs. Lenora Jarvis Mackey ‘66 is the founder and CEO
of River City Community Development Corporation in
Elizabeth City. She has been the principal developer of a
17-unit single family housing subdivision, successfully
leveraging FHLB-AHP funds, CDBG funds, HOME
down-payment assistance and private investment
totaling $1.5 million. She is currently involved with
Renaissance Commons, a 48-unit senior housing
development.
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alumni news
Vision 2003: The light of a new day
FROM THE PRESIDENT ...
Dear Alumni,
My beloved Vikings in Vikingland, greetings!
“The train is moving full speed ahead.” Over the
past nine months, we have
been moving forward in all
of the National Alumni
Association activities. The
goals have been articulated
and you have responded
positively to the challenge.
For those of you who may
not be familiar with the
National Alumni
Association’s goals, let me
familiarize you with them at
this time. They are: (1)
Enhancing reclamation
efforts and increasing membership, (2) Increasing the
visibility of the National Alumni Association, (3)
Increasing financial support and revenues to ECSU,
(4) Developing a student recruitment plan for the
National Alumni Association in concert with the
Office of Admissions, (5) Increasing communication
to members of the National Alumni Association, (6)
Involving Pre-Alumni and young alumni in the
association, (7) Develop a plan to secure funding and
develop specific plans for the usage of the Alumni
House, and (8) Revise and follow the five-year
strategic plan based on summer workshop (2002)
input. I’m a firm believer that if you know where you
are going, you can get there. We have been focusing
on these eight goals for the past nine months and I
am elated to say that much progress has been made.
I am encouraged as never before. If we continue with
our present pace, we will be successful in completing
these eight goals.
As our association continues to grow, I am
reminded of the sacrifice, dedication, and energy
shown by the Board of Directors, officers of the
National Alumni Association, chairpersons of the
various committees, presidents of the local alumni
chapters, and members. I am grateful and
appreciative for what you do to make our association
better. I can assure you that tomorrow’s National
Alumni Association will be better than today’s
National Alumni Association.
It is a new day in the National Alumni
Association. I challenge all members of the
association to make a difference. As your national
president, I am not tired yet. I am committed to
making a difference. Are you?
I look forward to seeing you at the National
Alumni Association meeting on May 10, 2003, in
Elizabeth City, NC, and also on July 11-12, 2003, at
the Summer Workshop in Raleigh, NC. If I can be of
assistance, I am only a phone call or e-mail away.
You may contact me at (919) 662-8533 or
ecsugaapresident@chilitech.com Please keep me
posted and informed.
staff
• Morris Autry, Director of the Community Development Program, recently
became certified by the National Development Council (NDC) as a Housing
Development Finance Professional.
Certification is granted to individuals
who successfully complete a housing
development finance training series
conducted by the NDC. Autry plans to
use and share information learned
during the homebuyer seminars he and
his staff offer at ECSU.
• Cynthia Lister of the Sponsored Programs, Contracts and Grants department was recognized by the National
Grant Writers Association for attaining
the nationally-recognized Certified
Grants Specialist (CGS) designation by
completing 40 hours of instruction in
grant writing and reviewing techniques.
• Marsha McLean, Director of University
Relations and Marketing, was recently
appointed to the Elizabeth CityPasquotank County Tourism Board by
the Pasquotank County Commissioners.
The Tourism Board works to strategize,
develop, and define programs that will
increase visitors and tourism opportunities in the city and county.
• Jeans Sims, Director of Human Resources, was recently appointed to serve
on the Elizabeth City Advisory Board of
the State Employees’ Credit Union for a
two-year term. This Advisory Board
assists the SECU in its efforts to expand
membership and improve the quality of
its services.
ECSU Campus Police & Security staff received
training and certificates from the Law Enforcement
Training Center at Wilson Technical Community
College:
• Sam Beamon - Certificate of Training awarded
for completion of Officers Survival: Building Search
Tactics. A Certificate of Participation awarded by
the North Carolina Justice Academy for
completion of Legal In-Service Training
• Sam Beamon and Anton Thomas - Certificate of
Training awarded for completion of ABC Laws and
Procedures for Patrol Officers.
• Deborah Cowell and Willie E. White - Certificate
of Training awarded for completion of Officers
Survival: Vehicle Stop Tactics.
• Anton Thomas - Certificate of Training awarded
for completion of Verbal Judo.
• Stacey Mitchell - Certificate of Training awarded
for completion of Officers Survival: Domestic
Violence Response.
• John F. Simpson, Deborah Cowell and Willie E.
White – Certificate of Training awarded for
completion of Officers Survival: Responding to High
Risk Calls.
In the Viking spirit,
Paul A. Norman, Ed.D. (Class of 81)
President
National Alumni Association
Elizabeth City State University
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Student
he Walter R. Davis School of Business and
Economics at ECSU announces the fall 2002
Davis Scholar Awards for outstanding
academic performance. Each recipient
receives a $1,000 scholarship and a laptop computer.
The scholarship awards are sponsored by North
Carolina Independent Insurance Agents, Matt and Holly
Wood, the ECSU Foundation and Wachovia Bank.
The 2002-03 Davis Scholar recipients are:
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Elizabeth Sykora - N.C. Independent Insurance Agents
Scholarship
Brief Profile: Currituck County, NC; graduate of College
of the Albemarle. Honor Society President, All-USA
Academic Team, Who’s Who, Red Cross Humanitarian
Award. 4.0 GPA
Michelle Ragland - Matt & Holly Wood Scholarship
Brief Profile: Henderson, NC; graduate of Northern
Vance High School. Student Council, Senior Class
Treasurer, Basketball - Co-captain, Band Drum
Major. 3.5 GPA.
Marquita Lovick - - ECSU Foundation Scholarship
Brief Profile: Williamston, NC. graduate of Jamesville
High School. Beta Club, SADD. 3.6 GPA.
Jessica Fields - Wachovia Bank Scholarship
Brief Profile: - Newport News, VA; graduate of Heritage
High School. National Honor Society, Upward Bound,
and Junior Usher Board. 3.59 GPA.
Annual event encourages
youth females to improve math skills
Over 350 females
from middle and
high schools in the
surrounding counties
visited Elizabeth City State University for the Celebration
of Women in Math. Professors and staff in the ECSU
School of Mathematics, Science and Technology organize
the annual event to encourage girls to improve their math
skills.
Instructors from ECSU and North Carolina A&T
University led 16 workshops where students tested their
mathematical skills. Workshop titles such as Satellite
Imagery, Significance of Math in Careers, Globe Protocols
and Math Magic lured the youngsters in for hours. The
young ladies also applied their writing skills at the
morning conference. The composition titles centered
around famed mathematicians and scientists such as
NASA’s first black female astronaut, Mae Jemison.
Motivational speakers encouraged the youths to take
additional math classes and realize the wonderful career
options those skills yield. The evening climaxed when
the winners of the Math Sprint Competition were
announced.
The top two trophies went to students from Gates
County (Gates County High School and Central Middle
School). Dr. Linda Hayden, ECSU computer science
professor, said she was pleased to see so many females
participate in the Celebration of Women in Math and
their willingness to participate in the contest.
The students qualified for this recognition based on
grade point averages earned in high school. Elizabeth
Sykora, a College of the Albemarle transfer student, is the
exception to the trend of students who qualified by their
high school grade point average.
Spelling Bee
From left to right: Elizabeth Sykora, Terence Boyd-ECSU Vice Chancellor for
Institutional Advancement, George Thomas-Wachovia Bank.
Back row: Marquita Lovick; George Jackson-Dean of the ECSU Walter R. Davis
School of Business and Economics, and Michelle Ragland.
ECSU Spelling Bee Team 2002 included:
Kip Branch, Elliot t Robinson, Robin Brooks
and Anitra Snowden.
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A $10,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant brought 27
local students to ECSU’s Art Department for lessons in African art.
ECSU’s Office of Community Development secured the grant and
joined forces with ECSU Art Professors Drusiano Scerbo and Alexis
Joyner for art lessons. Fourteen students from Herrington Village
Apartments and 13 students from the Oak Grove Community were
young artists in residence. The professors showed some of the
specific elements associated with African masks. With the help of
Rhonda Holmes, a student majoring in art at ECSU, they guided the
youths on a painting extravaganza inspired by their young creative
minds. The final creations hang on display in ECSU’s Art Gallery in
the Fine Arts Complex.
In addition to the art class, the
youths took a field trip to the
Hampton University Museum and
received drug awareness T-shirts.
Each participating youth received a
certificate noting his or her
accomplishment and a starter
painting kit. Gary Whidbee in the
Office of Community Development
said the grant helped them increase
the level of art awareness in the
community and provided hands-on
experience using professional art
instruction.
The ECSU Talent Search Program
celebrates its 10th year of operation.
During this decade, ETSP has served
9,855 students of which 97% have
graduated with a high school
diploma and of this population 87%
have enrolled in a postsecondary
institution.
“We are proud to announce that
we have been refunded for another
four years,” said Dr. Cheryl Lewis,
Director of the Educational Talent
Search Program at ECSU. “We are
looking forward to proving
comprehensive outreach services to
ECSU welcomes referrals of potential students. For more information, contact
Admissions and Recruitment at 252/335-3305 or 800/347-ECSU (3278), or at
admissions@mail.ecsu.edu. Also, visit the ECSU website at www.ecsu.edu
pre-college students who are residing
in northeastern North Carolina.”
ETSP is a comprehensive, precollege intervention program funded
by the U.S. Department of Education.
It is designed to assist potential first
generation college and/or low income
students who have completed at least
the fifth grade are age 12 or older in
completing high school and o
undertake a program of postsecondary education.
Education Talent Search welcomes
referrals. For more information,
contact 252/335-3656.
*Excerpt from Educational Talent Search Program,
Elizabeth City State University, The Family-School
Connection newsletter, Volume 14, Issue 14, Fall 2002
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Student
communit
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A formula for success
Ebony Stokely, a senior majoring in Biology,
received the President’s Service Award for
contributing over 100 hours of volunteer service with
the Wesley House. As a volunteer, Stokely assists the
director of the Wesley House with the newsletter, tracking volunteer hours and
other assigned administrative tasks. The Wesley House provides temporary housing for
family members and friends of patients who come to the Albemarle region for health care
treatment.
As a result of Ebony’s efforts she is also a one-time recipient of a $500 scholarship from
Page Development, a Richmond, VA real estate development company. Ken Henshaw, a former
board chairman for the Wesley House, is president of Page Development. Henshaw is
developing a scholarship to recognize ECSU students that volunteer at the Wesley House.
Ebony is the daughter of Fred and Debra Stokely, ECSU Cashier.
ECSU will compete in the 2003
Honda Campus All-Star
Challenge (HCASC). Campus
competition began in October
2002 with a tournament to
determine the campus
championship team. Sixteen
teams competed for the
championship.
The success of the campus
program is attributed to a team of
dedicated ECSU employees who
recognize the value of cultivating
and nurturing the minds of
students. Departmental
chairpersons recruited teams and Freshman Seminar
instructors allowed time for in-class presentations on the
HCASC program. Special thanks go to the volunteer
game officials—Moderators: Drs. Velma Blackmon and
Janis King Robinson; Official Scorekeeper: Shellee Rust;
Scoreboarder: Angela Carver; Reset/Timer/ Announcer:
Brandon Strausser.
Approximately 15 students are selected as members of
the Varsity Team. The Varsity Team is narrowed down
to five players who will play on the traveling team.
Those five players will represent ECSU at the National
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Front row (L-R): Warren Gibbs,
Don Morring, Jr., Donald Car t wright.
Back row (L-R): Levi Temple,
Raymond Tann, Duane Ashmon,
Shannon Penn, Clayton Knight.
This was the All-Star Team from this
year ’s campus tournament. The
team consisted of the 8 top scorers
from the Honda Campus All-Star
Challenge Campus Tournament.
Championship Tournament in Orlando,
Florida in March 2003.
The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
(HCASC) is the first-ever academic
competition between students at America’s
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCUs). Now in its 14th year, HCASC
campus play is open to all 4-year, degreegranting HBCUs in the continental U.S. Each
year, the first 64 schools that qualify attend the
National Championship Tournament (NCT).
If the community and Elizabeth City State
University are to grow, why not do it together?
In fact, Dr. James Chow of the Walter R. Davis
School of Business and Economics at ECSU
believes that is the best formula for success.
The first brick in building that relationship began
“We are extremely pleased with our partnership
this past fall when ECSU, in conjunction with
with ECSU,’’ said Roberta Shaw, hospital vice
Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth City, offered an onpresident of human resources. “Through the
site Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
partnership our employees are able to attend college
degree with a concentration in Management for the
classes conducted at the hospital and work toward
hospital’s management staff.
“We made a special
arrangement for on-site because all
“ The U
niv
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Shaw said the initiative is
Univ
niversit
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these people have full-time jobs,”
and communit
y
community
Dr. James Chow of ECSU’s Walter
need each ot
her
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other
her.”
R. Davis School of Business and
Economics said. “It’s hard for them
to make it to campus. We wanted to
management roles. Hospital
do something to help out.”
sponsorship of the employee is contingent upon
As an incentive the hospital pays the tuition and
successful completion of coursework.
fees, books, and computer software for the
“We are attracting a lot more non-traditional
participants up to a maximum of $2,000 and 24
students and a more diverse student population,’’
credit hours in an academic year. Thirty-three
said Chow, a native Malaysian. “It really adds a lot
employees took the hospital up on its offer to
more value to the business education process.”
participate, and were accepted by the university, with
Chow commented that he enjoys doing something
28 enrolled in classes that started last fall.
that betters the community as well as helps the
“It was more than we expected,” Chow said. “We
university. “Perhaps the university and community
hope, if this works out well, other staff will do the
can reach greater heights with continued
same. It provides an opportunity that some staff
partnerships,” he said.
otherwise wouldn’t have.’’
“Dean George Jackson of the business school has
The ECSU/Albemarle Hospital program is one of
done an excellent job interacting with the business
several growth strategies the Davis School of
community to be part of our growth and part of our
Business and Economics is pursuing in its planning
future,’’ Chow said. “The university and community
to increase enrollment by offering business education
need each other.’’
options to identified groups of potential students.
Principles of Accounting I and Principles of
Management I were the initial courses offered in
the fall.
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Student
&
• Drs. Ronald H. Blackmon, Interim Dean for the
School of Mathematics Science and Technology and
Mamudu Yakubu (Department of Chemistry &
Physics) have been awarded a $160,384 grant by the
Department of Defense Infrastructure Support
Program for Historically Black Colleges and
Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI).
The grant will be used to purchase an atomic
absorption spectrometer (AAS) and a gas
chromatograph-mass spectrometer (GCMS). These
instruments will be used for teaching and in
performing chemical research by ECSU students and
faculty.
• Dr. Dipendra C. Sengupta, (School of Mathematics,
Science and Technology) was awarded two grants:
1) A $50,000 Research Award by NASA to continue
his NASA-related research, “Application for Chaos
Theory in NASA’s Advanced Communication
System” for the next two years. 2) A $52,500 award
from the U.S. Department of Education to renovate the
Calculus Lab in Lester Hall through a cooperative
project “E-MIST”(Effective Mathematics Instruction
Using Symbolic and Computational Technology) with
Hampton University. The project is for the
development of materials for teaching mathematics
through technology.
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• Dr. Jharna D. Sengupta (School of Mathematics,
Science and Technology) received second-year
funding of $15,000 as Principal Investigator from the
U.S. Department of Education for developing lab
manuals for Calculus I and II courses. Dr. Sengupta
and former assistant professor Dr. Harold Ellingsen
developed a lab manual for Calculus I and II courses
during summer 2002. This lab manual is now being
used by students in Calculus I and II.
• Dr. Hirendranath Banerjee (School of Mathematics,
Science and Technology) received a $10,000 grant
from NASA for a proposal entitled “Cloning
Expression and Growth of H. pylori Protein Crystals
in Microgravity.”
• Shawn Smith (Department of Language, Literature
and Communication) received an $800 Grassroots
Grant from the Pasquotank Arts Council, funded by
the North Carolina Arts Council.
• Dr. Beverlyn Cain (School of Education and
Psychology) received $15,000 from the NC Arts
Council and Department of Cultural Resources for an
Arts and Education Partnership Grant to Elizabeth
City State University, the Pasquotank Arts Council,
Perquiman’s Learning Center, and Camden County
Northeastern Development Corporation Daycare. This
funding will be used to bring three artists from the
prestigious Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning
Through the Arts to the ECSU Lab School, a Title 1
Pre-K class at PW Moore Elementary School and the
two daycare centers. Each artist will lead a weeklong
residency providing workshops for students and
teachers to promote integrating the arts into early
childhood curriculum objectives.
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RO
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Army ROTC Scholarship Awards (L to R):
• Kyle Rose of Creswell, NC, is the three-year
scholarship winner.
• Marquita Thompson of Portsmouth, VA, is
the four-year scholarship winner.
• Wesley McDonald of Tarboro, NC, is the
four-year Rock Scholarship Winner.
T wo cadets commissioned
as RO
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ROT
officers
The ROTC
program at
Elizabeth City
State University
commissioned
two cadets as
officers, 2nd
Lieutenant, in
the U.S. Army at the Fall 2002 Commissioning Ceremony.
Cadets Thomas A. Parker and Regina E. Simpson received
Gold Bar pins at the December ceremony. Parker is sociology
major from Ahoskie, NC. He will attend the Officer Basic
Course at Fort Bliss in Texas. Simpson is a political science
major from Plymouth, NC. She will serve at Aberdeen Proving
Ground in Maryland.
ar
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ards
ceremon
emony
Cadet Honors Award
• Leslie Holden (left) of Hinesville, GA, won
the Cadet Honors Award for the ROTC
student with a 3.20 to 3.49.
Dean’s List Award
• Tabitha Clemons (right) of Bunn, NC,
received the Dean’s List Award given to
students holding a 3.5-4.0 grade point
average. The award reflects work completed
in Spring Semester 2002.
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female
par
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paratr
atrooper
Casey Keyes of
Washington DC,
received the Parachute
Award and is ECSU’s
first female paratrooper.
Keyes completed a
five-week summer
Airborne training
session at Fort Benning,
in Columbus, GA.
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“Purlie” a hit
supporting the program
that matters the most to you
In November, the University Players performed the hit play “Purlie”
in the Floyd L Robinson Auditorium at the Fine Arts Complex. The play,
written by Ossie Davis, was directed by Shawn Smith, ECSU drama
professor. The ECSU production was a great hit with its audience during
its three-day run. The production team and cast included faculty, staff,
students and community actors, including:
Music Director ....................................................
Vocal Director .....................................................
Costume Designer ...............................................
Set & Lighting ....................................................
Choreographer ....................................................
Stage Manager ....................................................
Vince Corozine
Amelia Harris-Horne
Ida Muldrow
Randy J. Berry
Graley H. Reddick
Kelly Anne Mahaffey
Starring Cast:
Purlie .................................................................. Graley H. Reddick
Robert Overton, Jr.*
Luttiblle .............................................................. Courtney M. Henderson
Missy .................................................................. Sabrina Brown
Gitlow ................................................................. Minu L. Nianda
Charlie ................................................................ Adam Nixon
Idella ................................................................... Glenda M. Griffin
Ol’ Oap’n ............................................................ Scott J. Morrison
*alternating performances
The other day a local businessman was talking about ECSU, “We need
y
y ers
to have more people in northeastern North Carolina who know about
business management.” Institutional Advancement staff at ECSU
explained to the businessman that ECSU teaches business management.
He can be helpful producing more graduates in that field by funding a
scholarship for students interested in business management.
wow
On another occasion, members of
the Institutional Advancement team
were talking with a local woman who
wants to see cultural programs and
the arts flourish in Elizabeth City. She
already has contributed to the growth
of the new Albemarle Museum. Staff
talked with her about collaborative
programs that ECSU has with the
Albemarle Museum. Staff has begun
discussions with her about the
possibility of starting a fund for the
arts at ECSU.
During Homecoming an alumnus
of ECSU was recalling the
championship years of the fifties, “We
need to bring back the glory years by
winning more football games.” It was
explained to the gentleman that the
best way to ensure winning teams is
to contribute to ECSU athletics, either
for support of programs or athletic
scholarships. Support of the Viking
Varsity Club, which is part of the
ECSU Foundation, would also assist
in the growth of ECSU athletic
programs.
The aforementioned examples
represent three ways that people and
organizations can invest in ECSU. As
a tax-exempt IRS designated 501(c) (3)
organization, the ECSU Foundation
can receive gifts on behalf of any
program at the university.
Increasingly, individuals and
organizations are investing in ECSU.
ECSU Annual Giving
Gifts and Pledges
19981999
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In addition to the increases in giving,
as represented by the chart below, last
year alone the number of donors
increased by more than 200.
An individual or organization can
determine where they want their
money to go. They can play
a strong part in designing the future
of ECSU.
This year’s annual giving goal is
$865,000. Please designate your
contribution to the area of your choice
and mail it to:
ECSU Foundation
Post Office Box 1467
Elizabeth City, NC 27906
19992000
20002001
20012002
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Gateway Bank makes annual
scholarship donation
The ECSU Walter R. Davis
School of Business and
Economics recently received a
$1,000 scholarship donation
from Gateway Bank and Trust
Company to two students for
their outstanding academic
performance.
Gateway Bank and Trust
Company makes the annual
scholarship donation in
honor of Richard Whiting, the
first Chairperson of the bank’s
Board of Directors. Each
student receives a $500, onetime award. The
Gateway/Richard Whiting
Most Improved Student Award recipient is Jason
Mitchell from Washington, DC. The Gateway
Bank/Richard Whiting Outstanding Junior Award
recipient is Sharon Gorgani from New Bern, NC.
Left to right: Jason
Mitchell, Sharon Gorgani,
Richard Whiting, and
Dean George Jackson.
Independent Insurance
Agents make donation
Left to right: Dr. George Jackson, Dean; Suzette Ward of
Gateway Dowd Twiddy Insurance; John King of Southern
Insurance Agency; Dr. James Chow, Assistant Dean;
and Monty Ross of G.R. Little Agency.
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The Walter R. Davis School of
Business and Economics at ECSU
recently received a $10,000
donation from the Independent
Insurance Agents of North
Carolina, Inc. This gift is in
addition to a $50,000 donation
made last year to endow one of
four annual scholarships
awarded by the Davis School of
Business and Economics.
The Lyceum Committee at Elizabeth City State
University recently presented the Koresh Dance
Company in the Fine Arts Complex as part of its Martin
Luther King, Jr. week of celebration.
Philadelphia’s Koresh Dance Company, renowned
for its powerful stage presence and eloquent style, has
been hailed as an extraordinary newcomer to the
national stage. Founded in 1991 by Choreographer and
Artistic Director Ronen Koresh to provide opportunity
and income for young professionals, this troupe prides
itself on presenting its audiences with a technically
superior blend of ballet, modern and jazz
molded into a style of choreography that is
both uniquely complex and beautiful. The
ECSU audience acknowledged the Koresh
Dance Company’s exquisite performance
with a standing ovation.
The ECSU Lyceum Series is an arts and
cultural community service. Most
programs have free admission and are
open to the public.
UPCO
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CEUM SERIES PERF
ORMANCES
UPCOM
LYCEUM
PERFORMANCES
“Alo Irintan Yorub: featuring Obakunle Akinlana
A program on the arts and history of the Yoruba people of southwestern
Nigeria, Africa
Friday, February 21, 2003, 8:00 p.m.
Floyd L Robinson Auditorium - Fine Arts Complex
The Baltimore Consort
Musical arrangements of early music from England, Scotland, France,
the Appalachian mountains and Nova Scotia
Thursday, April 3, 2003, 7:30 p.m.
Floyd L Robinson Auditorium - Fine Arts Complex
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Student
ves
ECSU recognized non-traditional
students for outstanding academic
performance during a weeklong
observance of National NonTraditional Student Week. The
purpose of the weeklong observance
was to congratulate adults who
attend ECSU that are not the
traditional age of first-time college
students.
The following students were recognized:
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Freshman with highest GPA:
Dawn A. Graham,
Elementary Education Major
Sophomore with highest GPA:
Lauren Connolly Woolard,
Middle Grades Ed. Major
Junior with highest GPA:
Joe Ann White, Social Work Major
Senior with highest GPA:
Theo Bohn, Sociology Major
Graduate Student for the Day –
Marlene Little
Marlene Little is an Elementary
Education Teacher at Northside
Elementary School in Elizabeth City
and the only currently enrolled
graduate student who has earned
National Board Certification.
Continuing Education
Student of the Day
Mollie Beasley - Retiree of the Health
and Physical Education Department
Dr. Thaddeus Beasley - Retiree of the
Biology Department
Sandra Hendricks - Retiree of the
Office of Academic Computing & EndUser Support and a current
Continuing Education course
instructor
James Spence - Retiree of the Office of
Institutional Advancement
Valerie Vaughan - Retiree of the
Nursery/Laboratory School
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Unrestricted Bequests
Unrestricted bequests are of special
significance to ECSU because they
enable the university to meet financial
needs as they arise. An unrestricted
bequest intended for the general
purposes of the university gives the
Board of Trustees the discretion to use
the gift in whole or in part as it deems
best. The bequest might read:
“I give the rest, residue, and remainder
of my estate (or a dollar amount) to
Elizabeth City State University, an
educational institution located in
Pasquotank County, North Carolina.”
An unrestricted bequest for a school
or department might read:
“I give the rest, residue, and remainder
of my estate (or dollar amount) to Elizabeth
City State University, an educational
institution located in Pasquotank County,
North Carolina, for the benefit of (name of
school or department).”
A representative from the Office of
Major and Planned Gifts at Elizabeth
City State University is available to
confer with ECSU alumni and friends
to draft a bequest that includes the
appropriate terms and conditions for a
gift, so that the wishes of the donor
and the needs of the university are
satisfied.
The university and the ECSU
Foundation welcome the opportunity
to help you plan your future while
assisting Elizabeth City State
University in reaching its next level of
excellence. The Office of Major and
Planned Gifts is located in Room 317 of
the Thorpe Administration Building,
Elizabeth City State University,
Campus Box 978, 1704 Weeksville
Road, Elizabeth City, North Carolina,
27909. Telephone: 252-335-3966. Email: Ldafolayan@mail.ecsu.edu
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You’re a new parent or grandparent.
You’ve changed your mind about who should
inherit your property.
You have a new stepchild.
The ECSU Office of Career Services held
Graduate School and Professional Day
October 2002. Representatives from 13
graduate schools such as Iowa State
Universit y, Troy State Universit y and East
Carolina Universit y came to discuss
graduate school oppor tunities.
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ECSU Foundation
Board of Directors
ECSU Office of Career Services’ Annual Career
Fair was held September 2002. Representatives
came from area school systems, the banking
industry (Southern Bank & Trust Company, RBC
Centura Bank), government agencies such as the
FBI, the Environmental Protection Agency, and
local employers, The Daily Advance and
Enterprise Rental Car.
Matt Wood, Chair
Willie Mae Jones Johnson, Vice Chair
Dennis Melville, Treasurer
Ulysses Bell
Mickey L. Burnim, Chancellor
Clifton Davis
Jimmie Dixon, Jr.
Willis Langley
Paul Norman, National Alumni Assoc. President
Abdul Sm Rasheed
Billie J. Reid
Mitchell St. Clair
David Twiddy
Robert Vaughan
Kennis Wilkins
You’ve acquired a significant asset, such as a home.
You’ve gotten married.
You’ve gotten divorced.
You’re unmarried, but have a long-term partner.
You wish to make a bequest to ECSU.
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g iving matters
The National Alumni Association of ECSU is in the
process of obtaining a Collegiate Insigna License Plate.
According to the alumni chairperson, Tyron Eason
(Class of 86), “The establishment of an Elizabeth City
State University collegiate license plate is just one
means of marketing our University Pride.” Our
success depends upon you. We need a minimum of
300 persons to sign up in order to proceed.
Please share this communication with others. “Our
goal is to obtain the needed orders by end of February
2003, so that we can announce it at the CIAA
Tournament,” stated Dr. Paul Norman, president of
the ECSU National Alumni Association. “Please don’t
wait on others, show your Viking pride.”
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Lawyers and financial planners, nonprofit
advancement personnel and bank trust officers
may have divergent opinions about many
subjects. They are, however, in complete
agreement about one area: if you do not have a
will, by all means, get one. You might not think
you have any financial worth, but if you sat and
thought about it, there are probably stocks or real
property that you own that will have some value.
As a financial planner recently reported to a
group during an ECSU Homecoming seminar,
“you can leave it to the government; you can
leave it to family; and you can leave it to charity;
you can leave it to two of those entities—which
one do you want to cut out?” The only way that
you can make that choice is to create a will.
A will is the cornerstone of your estate plan.
Wills and estate plans should be reviewed
periodically for changes in your family
circumstances and personal wishes. A
consultation with your attorney every two or
three years can determine whether there are
changes in federal and state laws that might
affect the taxation or distribution of your estate.
Elizabeth City State University has, since its
founding in 1891, been a source of knowledge
and inspiration for thousands of students. To
continue its service to the people of this region
and the state, it would benefit greatly from being
part of your financial planning. In competing
with the nation’s best universities for the most
qualified students and faculty, Elizabeth City
State University must continue to strengthen its
programs, scholarships, professorships, library
holdings and campus facilities. Think of ECSU
as you prepare your will.
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As the NAA asks
for participation
in this effort, the marketing
committee will continue to look at other
strategies.
ECSU License Plate Ordering Info
To sign up, obtain an Application for a Collegiate Insigna
License Plate for Elizabeth City State University, by
contacting:
Dr. Paul Norman
panorman@waketech.edu
919.662-3650
A bequest made through a will is the most
common way for individuals to help endow the
future of the university. Specifying that an exact
amount or percentage of an individual’s estate be
donated to a designated charity makes a bequest.
Bequests can take several forms. Some
examples of bequests are cited for consideration:
Specific Bequest
Of the many ways to give to ECSU through a
will, a bequest of a fixed amount or a bequest of
specific property is the simplest. Bequests of
property range from securities or real estate to
jewelry, works of art, or even rare books.
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Residuary Bequest
Many individuals may not wish to specify
the exact size or nature of a provision for the
university. A residuary bequest will provide
ECSU with a portion of an estate after other
specific legal obligations have been fulfilled.
Contingent Bequest
Under the provisions of a contingent bequest,
ECSU would receive either a specified portion or
the entire estate only when the will’s primary
provisions could not be carried out.
Trust Remainder Bequests
A trust fund can provide life income for one or
more named beneficiaries. Upon the death of the
surviving beneficiaries, all or part of the fund’s
principal can be designated to ECSU.
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If you wish to serve on a
reunion committee, contact:
Ms. Barbara Sutton
ECSU Foundation
P.O. Box 1467
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252/335-3224
or
Ms. Priscilla Burrus-Penny
100 Southern Avenue
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252/338-5952
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School of the Month
JUNE 2003
The Tom Joyner Foundation is an
organization with a purpose, and
that purpose is to raise and donate
money to Historically Black
Colleges and Universities
(HBCUs). Since 1998, The Tom
Joyner Foundation Scholarship
Fund has helped over 50 colleges
and universities raise funds for
their respective institutions,
yielding millions of dollars for the
selected colleges and universities.
Tom Joyner
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The Tom Joyner Foundation is the
non-profit, philanthropic fundraising
organization established by national
radio celebrity, Tom Joyner, an award
winning on-air personality. He is the
host of the most listened to radio
program on the air targeted to an
African-American audience. The Tom
Joyner Morning Show, syndicated and
distributed as part of the ABC Radio
Network, airs in over 100 cities
nationwide. A mix of humor, music,
information, and entertainment, the
Tom Joyner Show has developed a
blended format known for being “a
party with a purpose.” Monday
through Friday, Tom Joyner and his
on-air crew bring an action-packed
four-hour program designed to appeal
to, but not limited, to the multi-faceted
African American community.
Tom Joyner, a graduate of an
HBCU (Tuskegee Institute), is so
interested in the success of HBCUs, he
has established his foundation to
fundraise exclusively for those
institutions. The foundation’s
mission is to provide higher
education scholarship aid to students
of need.
In June 2003, Elizabeth City State
University will be the school-of-themonth on the Tom Joyner Morning
Show. As such, ECSU will be featured
throughout the entire month of June
and will receive scholarships and
other funds resulting from the efforts
of the Tom Joyner Foundation and
ECSU. The Tom Joyner Foundation
gives 100% of funds raised to the
institutions for student scholarships.
All overhead for running the
foundation is Tom Joyner’s ongoing
gift.
The ECSU Office of Institutional
Advancement will be the lead
department at the university working
directly with the Tom Joyner
Foundation. Several activities are
being planned that will take place
now through June 2003. During the
month of June, three Tom Joyner Sky
Shows are scheduled. Sky Shows are
special Tom Joyner Morning Show
programs that are live broadcasts
open to the public. These concert-like
events include headliner
entertainment along with the usual
Tom Joyner program segments. The
locations for the sky shows are tied in
with large-scale community or
regional events across the nation. In
June 2003, the Tom Joyner Sky Show
schedule is:
June 13 - Houston, TX
Juneteenth Celebration
June 20 - Charlotte, NC
Queen City RMB Festival
June 27 - Chicago, IL
Taste of Chicago Festival
For more information, contact
LaTanya Afolayan, Director of Major
and Planned Gifts, ECSU Office of
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