Vol 2, Issue 8 - Cheyney University

July 2009
Volume 2, Issue 8
Cheyney University’s Vital Communication
CU welcomes neighbors for ‘Community Day’
Cheyney University held its Community Day on Sunday, June 14, in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Cheyney Chal‐
lenge Bike Race. The event was held from 10 am to 2 pm and featured free family and children’s activities such as a petting zoo, face painting, and moon bounce. Vendors from various regional busi‐
nesses sold everything from Mr. Softee ice cream cones to exotic jewelry. County Velo (sponsored by Hotfoot Cycles of West Ches‐
ter, Iron Hill Brewery, and CarSense, Hu‐
man Zoom Bicycle Shops, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and Don Rosen Audi.) Cheyney University
of Pennsylvania
Points of Interest
> New CU Advisory
Team Introduced
(Page 2)
> Student Orientation
Days Begin (Page 4)
> Wade Wilson Classic
Preview (Page 6)
> New VP of Finance
and Administration
(Page6)
Mary Lomax These two race teams worked Edith Moyer Mr. & Mrs. Julius Stanton closely with officials from the A host of alumni, students, Dantawn Nicolson townships of Thornbury (both and staff enjoyed the festivi‐
Anita L. Norris DelCo and ChesterCo) and ties, both as volunteers and Issac N. Patterson, V participants. Representatives Cheyney University faculty to Issac N. Patterson, VI produce a fun and exciting from the National Cancer Lizzette Patterson Association, Chester County day for local residents, stu‐
Kaylah Roper Department of Health, Fame dents, and bike race fans. Tarikka Sheradod Shanice Whitfield Fire Company, Cheyney Uni‐
Special thanks to the following Olivia Whitfield versity Police and PA State volunteers who made Com‐
Jarrell Williams Police were on hand to sup‐
munity Day possible: Hakim Wood port the event and allow Kathryn Clark Joyce Woods children to have their pic‐
Iesha Davis Da’Yonna Dill tures taken on the vehicles. To view more photos of the Shirley Dyson event, visit our website at: The bike races were organ‐
Fawaaz Fields www.cheyney.edu. ized and promoted by two Daisy Gnoan Ranell Kennedy local race teams, Chester Inside this issue:
President’s Note
2
Centers of Excellence Reception 3
CU Hosts NCAA Summer League 3
CU Hosts Upward Bound
5
CU Student Internship Profile
5
CU to Launch New Website
8
Cheyney University’s
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President’s Message
Greetings Chey‐
ney University Community and Stakeholders: As we move closer to the start of a new aca‐
demic year, it is essential that I thank many in the University community who have worked tirelessly to support the teaching and learning environ‐
ment for our incoming Freshmen and con‐
tinuing students. Admissions, with the lead‐
ership of Michael Taylor, has worked to bring us a class of diversely talented students. Dr. Ivan Banks and Dr. Wesley Pugh have worked with the Strategic Planning Council to survey faculty, staff, and significant stake‐
holders to gain feedback from our region about strategic directions for the Univer‐
sity. Many faculty have been busy this sum‐
mer teaching students and preparing for the incoming Fall class. Dr. Tara Kent continues to work to aggressively attracts talented students and make plans for Cheyney Uni‐
versity's Honors Academy, and Dr. Berna‐
dette Carter is working with Provost Banks to design a meaningful and informative Opening Conference for faculty. Informa‐
tion on the empirical data gained from the strategic planning process will be shared with everyone at the Opening Conference. We are currently conducting search proc‐
esses in several key areas including Dean of Education and Professional Studies, Director of Residence Life, Director of Financial Aid, and Vice President for Student Affairs and Student Life. I am very optimistic about the Fall 2009‐
2010. We will continue to move forth with the development of our Center of Excellence in Communications Media and Entertainment Arts (I think that is the name that resonates with most faculty and staff), and we will work to reinvigo‐
rate our teaching and public services ac‐
tivities at the Urban Site in Philadel‐
phia. We are currently establishing an Advisory Committee of renown practitio‐
ners to help us move forth with this and other initiatives. We also thank the alumni and the contin‐
ued support they give Cheyney University. We look forward to preparing more lead‐
ers for the 21st Century! Sincerely, Michelle Howard-Vital
President New CU Advisory Team Introduced: A Look Ahead
officer of the Cheyney University of United Negro Col‐
Pennsylvania welcomed lege Fund (UNCF); several nationally‐
Dr. Frank G. renowned leaders in Pogue, interim higher education to its president of Chi‐
main campus on June 18, cago State Univer‐
to announce to the public sity and former and the campus commu‐
president of Edin‐
nity the formation of a CU boro University of Advisory Team and its Pennsylvania; and mission. Dr. Leonard L. Haynes, III, execu‐
These team’s members, tive director of most of whom were se‐
Members of the Cheyney University Council of Trustees and two of the newly appointed CU Advisory Team
lected because of their the White House collaboration with Council of Trustees experience working with Historically Black Initiative on Historically Black Colleges Chairman Robert W. Bogle and the uni‐
and Universities (ex‐officio.) Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), were versity’s administration. The team will be given a charge to recommend measures chaired by H. Patrick Swygert, Esq., for‐
Chairman Robert W. Bogle addressed needed to restore Cheyney University’s mer president of Howard University. the campus community and guests. status as a premiere university in the re‐
Remarks were also made by President gion. Other members of the CU Advisory Team, Howard‐Vital and Chancellor John C. include: Dr. Shirley A. R. Lewis, former Cavanaugh. The advisory team was established by the president of Paine College; Dr. Michael L. Pennsylvania State System of Higher Edu‐
Lomax, president and chief executive cation Chancellor John C. Cavanaugh in Volume 2, Issue 8
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Centers of Excellence Showcased in Philadelphia
Recently, President Michelle R. Howard‐
Vital hosted a “meet and greet” to dis‐
cuss her vision for the Center of Excel‐
lence in Communications Media and Entertainment Arts. This COE will build upon the legacy of distinguished alum‐
nus the late Ed Bradley, CBS Anchor of “60 Minutes,” and other successful alumni in media and entertainment arts. The event was held at the Cheyney Uni‐
versity Urban Education Site, located at 701 Market Street in Philadelphia. Professor Mariette Dantonio‐Fryer, Chair of Humanities and Communication Arts, Mr. Eric Ward, President and CEO of Nu‐Juice Foundation helped organize the event. Also, Telecommunications and Media Services director, Mr. Phil Pagliaro gave a presentation describing the new graphic design degree program being unveiled this fall. Dr. Sulayman Clark, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, spoke about “Building a community of interest,” with businesses whom will benefit by the scholars that are cultivated in CU’s new Centers of Excellence. Ms. Barbara Simmons, J.D., Interim Dean of Graduate Studies, Continuing Edu‐
cation and Community Relations facilitated the event. Cheyney University’s goal is to return the University to prominence as a nationally‐renowned liberal arts in‐
stitution preparing tomorrow’s lead‐
ers in Communication Arts, Music, Fine Arts, Theater and Performing Arts. For more information about how to support this initiative, please call the Office of Institutional Advancement at 610‐399‐2027. CU Hosts NCAA Summer League in Cope Hall
For the first time, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania will host the Delaware County Pro‐Am Summer League in Cope Hall gymna‐
sium. This NCAA‐sanctioned sum‐
mer league will feature many of the finest colle‐
giate players from the area as well as a selected group of professional and over‐
seas players. Triple headers will be played on Sunday – Thurs‐
day nights beginning at 6 p.m. Most people in the area know the league as The Me‐
dia Summer League. The league championship was previously contested at Tri‐
State in Media. The league will also feature a Cheyney Alumni team of former players Anthony Frazier, Michael Fryer, and Ed Braswell, just to name a few. All games are free of charge. The league will ex‐
tend through August 20. NCAA Summer League Sunday‐Thursday nights, at 6 p.m., in the Cope Hall Gymnasium Cheyney University’s
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Admissions Office Hosts Student Orientation Days
Upcoming
Student
Orientation
Days:
July 8th
July 10th
July 15th
July 17th
This summer, Cheyney Univer‐
sity is providing an opportu‐
nity for newly admitted stu‐
dents to participate in one‐day orientation sessions. During these six sessions, stu‐
dents have an opportunity to complete placement tests and pre‐register for fall semester courses. Financial Aid staff are also available to help students and their parents finalize financial aid packages and seek clarifi‐
cations on student accounts and billing options. During the one‐day orienta‐
tion sessions, students will also be able to confirm hous‐
ing assignments and resolve other student service matters. These sessions allow both stu‐
dents and parents to begin the Cheyney University experi‐
ence with greater ease. The overall goal of the new student orientation program is to ensure that new students move through the registration and financial aid process as smoothly as possible. Even though time is running out, CU is still accepting appli‐
cations from qualified stu‐
dents for the fall semester 2009. For those who are look‐
ing for career enrichment through non‐credit courses, the Urban Campus offers the Microsoft IT Academy in addi‐
tion to other graduate and continuing education pro‐
grams. Recent Student Orientation Days were held on June 23 and June 25. The next dates are: July 8, 10, 15, and 17. For admissions information please visit: www.cheyney.edu. Volume 2, Issue 8
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CU Senior Interns at COMB in Baltimore
Center for Marine Biotechnology (COMB) in Balti‐
more welcomed two CU Student interns: Michele Thompson and Gordon Taylor. Gordon Taylor, second semester senior, is currently repre‐
senting the CU family in Maryland. Taylor was awarded a very competi‐
tive internship to comple‐
ment his dual major in Chemistry and Biology. Taylor is currently re‐
searching Cobia, a salt wa‐
ter fish. He and other re‐
searchers are designing a food source derived from plant protein. The purpose of this project is to reduce the ecological footprint and have a renewable food source. According to Tay‐
lor, “They grow very quickly and are a delicious fish.” This is Taylor’s third and most rewarding intern‐
ship. “I would love to thank Dr. (Steven) Hughes for this incredible oppor‐
tunity,” he added. Hughes encouraged Taylor to par‐
ticipate in the research opportunity and secured the internship on Taylor’s behalf with ease. Taylor is simultaneously working on a Bomb Calo‐
rimetry experi‐
ment where he must feed the fish and test food for energy by counting calories and turning in samples. Taylor also does lipid extraction. He explained, “I am measuring how much energy it takes to raise one liter of water by one degree Celsius and how much energy goes in and out.” Taylor, along with other interns, will present their findings at the conclusions of the assignment on August 7. Taylor is interested in attending graduate school to pursue a ca‐
reer as a veterinarian working with exotic animals. “The most rewarding experience has been meeting Dr. Whittaker because he is the head veterinarian at the aquarium,” said Taylor. “I would love to
thank Dr. Steven
Hughes for this
incredible
opportunity”
~Gordon Taylor, CU
Senior Intern
Upward Bound Program Returns to CU
Cheyney University is hosting the Up‐
ward Bound Program for the Educa‐
tional Advancement Alliance, Inc., for the second consecutive summer. Through the Upward Bound program, high school participants get a glimpse of college life through educational and enrichment opportunities. As host, CU is housing the students in Emlen and Tubman Halls while they take classes at their grade levels from Monday through Friday. Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their prepa‐
ration for college entrance. The pro‐
gram provides opportunities for par‐
ticipants to succeed in their precollege per‐
formance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. The program serves high school students from low‐income families and students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the college‐going rate. Tia Reece, Upward Bound Coordinator, said, “Most Upward Bound programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Educa‐
tion. However, we are a non‐profit that is grant‐funded.” The four‐year program recruits high school freshman and prepares them for college. From cultural field trips and college visits to tutoring, the programs “support personal development,” according to Reece. This year’s Upward Bound participants are attending classes at CU in Chemistry, Tia Reece,
Mathematics, Upward Bound Coordinator
English, SAT Prep and Technology. Taught by certified teach‐
ers, students will also attend two Broadway shows for cultural enrichment. Cheyney University’s
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New Vice President Begins at CU
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is proud to announce the recent ap‐
pointment of Vice President for Fi‐
nance and Administration, Mr. Gerald Coleman. The transition from Interim Vice President Irene Moszer takes place on July 1, the start of the new fiscal year. Dr. Michelle Howard‐Vital expresses satisfaction with the search process that lead to the appointment of Mr. Gerald Coleman as vice presi‐
dent. She states “It was an inclusive and appropriately deliberative proc‐
ess. All segments of the University community were involved. Judging from the past experiences that Mr. Gerald Coleman has had with similar institutions, I am certain that he will be a valuable team player at Cheyney University in helping us maintain our fiscal stability and in helping us think creatively about generating revenue to support the teaching and learning environments.” Mr. Coleman has a successful proven track record for encouraging more fiscally stable budgets at HBCUs. Most recently, he served at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas where he renegotiated bond financing that released nearly $1 million in college capital. Mr. Coleman said, “I am taking my job very seriously. What would make me happy one year from now is when I can say, ‘we did a great job and Cheyney Uni‐
versity is on the rise as we begin to accom‐
plish what we set out to do.’” With a shrinking deficit thanks to his most recent predecessor, Mr. Coleman knows CU is not out of the woods as of yet. Working at colleges and universities that have significant financial difficulties, Mr. Coleman plans to use his array of experi‐
ence and expertise to accomplish his goals. He said, “We are already establishing a great working relationship with President Howard‐Vital and other VPs. I am im‐
pressed with the people here and it has been a favorable transition.” President Howard‐Vital added, “Mr. Cole‐
man brings experience, temperament, and an attitude of service to the position of vice president for finance and administra‐
tion. We look forward to his leadership, as we continue to improve all of our busi‐
ness practices.” Two Hall of Fame Coaches to Chair Wade Wilson Classic
The Cheyney University Athletic “C” Club will hold the first Golf Tournament & Si‐
lent Auction on Friday, August 28. The event will be held in conjunction with the Wade Wilson Football Classic Weekend at the Cobbs Creek Golf Club in Philadelphia. Hall of Fame Coaches C. Vivian Stringer of Rutgers University, and John Chaney for‐
merly of Temple University, will serve as honorary co‐chairs of the event. Both of these accomplished and highly‐respected individuals started their collegiate coach‐
ing careers at Cheyney University. The tournament will have a 9 a.m. shot‐
gun start and participants may register beginning at 7:30 a.m. There will be com‐
ponents for beginner golfers who are interested in game instruction and an opportunity to play a 5‐hole, non‐
competitive, instructional round. In ad‐
dition, there will be an assortment of other activities including miniature golf, card tournaments, and a driving range. The “University Cup Challenge” will highlight a friendly match‐up of Cheyney University sponsored teams who will battle for the best score. A trophy and bragging rights for the year will be at stake. The silent auction will be on display all day to allow patrons/and visitors and opportunity to bid on sports memora‐
bilia and other valuable items. Winners of the tournament and event sponsors will be recognized at the Awards Banquet immediately follow‐
ing the completion of the course. Sponsorship opportunities for organi‐
zations, individuals, and companies are available. All monies raised will benefit the Cheyney University Ath‐
letic Department. Early individual golf registration will be $150 per golfer and $575 for foursomes. For more information contact Joseph DeVane, Tournament Director, 610‐
743‐8311 or go to cheyneycclub.com. Volume 2, Issue 8
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Asher Kemp, Jr., Class of ‘92,
Elected to Yeadon Borough Council
Asher Kemp, Jr., Class of ‘92, who re‐
ceived his B.S. Degree in Recreation with an emphasis in Recreational Ther‐
apy, won the Yeadon Democratic Coun‐
cil Borough Primary Election on May 19, 2009. Kemp ran as an independent can‐
didate among eight other candidates for four open council seats. He received 749 votes in the primary. The closest candidate to Mr. Kemp received 471 votes (Delaware County Times, May 2009). Mr. Kemp, CEO of Multi‐Therapy Ser‐
vices, Inc., a leading agency in the Health and Human Services field, began his business in 1999 in Lansdowne, PA . The company mission is “...to meet the needs of the community by incorporat‐
ing diverse therapies, consultation trainings, and support services that are appropriate and useful for consumers.” The organization is dedicated to im‐
proving the quality of life in the com‐
munity. Since leaving Cheyney University, Kemp has worked for Devereaux, Wordsworth Academy and Magee Rehabilitation Hos‐
pital. He received a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Delaware State Univer‐
sity, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Eastern University. He attended the Owens Institute where he received certifications in body and chair massages and foot reflexology. Kemp is a lifetime member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 50th and Woodland Avenue in Philadelphia. He serves on the Board of Stratford Friends School located in Haverford, PA. This school serves ele‐
mentary and middle school students with language and learning difficulties. Kemp received the American Red Cross’ Partner Award for his outstanding volun‐
teer service for the organization. In addi‐
tion to this award, Kemp received the Young Executive Award given by the Pyramid Club of Philadelphia. His mother, Linda B. Watson, is a retired Philadelphia Deputy Commissioner of Elections. His father, James D. Watson, Jr., Class of 1966 is a retired Superintendent of Schools from Bensalem Township School District in Bucks County, PA. Mr. Kemp expects to keep his campaign office operational throughout his antici‐
pated tenure on Council for meetings that will be open to the Yeadon Community. Cheyney University’s
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CU to Launch New and Improved CMS
Cheyney University has selected Cam‐
pusuite content management system (CMS) for schools to manage the Univer‐
sity's new web site. With a scheduled fall semester 2009 launch, the Campusuite implementation at Cheyney University adds to the rapidly growing list of educa‐
tional and corporate clients who are turning to Campusuite to simplify how they manage content and expand the use of their web site. Cheyney University administrators and faculty will soon be able to keep the website content fresh through use of Campusuite CMS for education. Users across all departments will be able to easily manage news, events, blogs, pho‐
tos, videos, calendars, FAQs and more. Cheyney University officials were search‐
ing for a consistent design that captures the essence of CU and its brand. Saddled with older web technology, Cheyney University officials embarked on a six‐month search process to update its web technology by conducting a thor‐
ough survey of CMS vendors. School officials found a wide variety of options from providers, and created their own decision matrix based on ease of use, price, features and customer service. Erica Sterling, CU’s webmaster, who works in concert with Cheyney's Director of IT Howard Hudson, said that some CMS providers charge more as incre‐
mental features are added, e.g., search capability or newsletters. Their search team used vendor presentations and product demos to help it decide on what new CMS to employ for the suburban Philadelphia school with an enroll‐
ment of 1,500 stu‐
CU
dents. "If you want the same impact of a larger school, you shouldn't have to sacrifice features," she added. "We were looking for a provider who could help us establish a new direction for our web site and provide the features and support we need," Sterling said. Such functionality as blogging, search capability, the ability to create multiple web sites – including integrating the school's athletics site into university site – made the decision to choose Cam‐
pusuite an easy one. In addition to bringing the school's athlet‐
ics site into the fold, with no separate hosting and a more consistent look and feel, Sterling went on to say how key user groups such as the Keystone Honors Group, the School of Education and Pro‐
fessional Studies, the School of Arts and Sciences, the PR/Marketing Department, and faculty will benefit from the ease of use Campusuite features. In all, over 300 staff and faculty will have access to the new web content management system. CU Alumni Chapter Awards Scholarship
The Cheyney University Alumni Chapter of Delaware County meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Yeadon Borough Hall in Yeadon, Pennsylvania. The chapter offers a book scholarship program to help students from the Delaware County area who are full time students attending Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. This year's recipient is Cephus S. H. Richardson, a gradu‐
ate of Chester High School. Cephus is a Political Science major with a 3.17 GPA. Some participatory activities at Cheyney University include SGCA, Head Resident Advi‐
sor, Cheyney University Safety Task Force, Cheyney University Technology Task Force, and the Cheyney University Greek Council. Since 2006, the chapter has awarded six book scholarships totaling $3,700. Past recipients of the Cheyney Univer‐
sity Alumni Chapter Delaware County: Kamala Brown, Kevin Smith, Ruzande Staples, Kapree Smith,and Eric Good‐
win. The Chapter President is Ms. Gaynelle Turner Lewis '73 and Vice President is Rosalind Jones Johnson '70. For more alumni news, visit www.cheyney.edu. Volume 2, Issue 8
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Save the Dates!
The Wade Wilson Football Classic vs. Lincoln University
is scheduled for Saturday, August 29 at the Charlie Martin Memorial Stadium
on the campus of Northeast High School in Philadelphia. Kick-off will be at 4 p.m.
The Wade Wilson Classic Golf Tournament will be held Friday, August 28
at the Cobb's Creek Golf Club, 7400 Lansdowne Ave, in Philadelphia.
Registration, sponsorship, and activity details at cheyneycclub.com .
Now Follow Cheyney
University on Twitter!
Cheyney University is now on the three most popular social networks with its debut on Twitter. Cheyney University’s Twitter name is: Cheyney Univ 2009 Cheyney University Football Schedule August 29 September 5 September 12 September 19 September 26 October 3 October 10 October 17 October 24 October 31 November 7 Lincoln (Wade Wilson) 4:00 pm Northeast H.S. (Philadelphia) Mercyhurst 1:00 pm Away Gannon 6:00 pm Away C.W. Post * 1:00 pm Away East Stroudsburg * 1:00 pm Home Kutztown * 1:05 pm Away 1:00 pm Homecoming Millersville * Bloomsburg * 3:30 pm Away West Chester * 1:00 pm Home Shippensburg * 1:00 pm Home Clarion 1:00 pm Home ‐ Senior Day *PSAC East Contest Be On The Lookout—coming to your mailbox!
The Spring 2009 Cheyney University Magazine! This attractive CU publication contains alumni news, donor profiles, campus updates and information about current stellar CU students, faculty and supporters. Distribution should be completed by the end of August. Thereafter, limited quantities will be available through the Office of the Public Relations in Biddle Hall. If you have any news or stories you think needs to be included in future editions, please contact us at [email protected]. Cheyney University’s
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CU Council of Trustees Meeting Dates FY 2009‐2010 Homecoming 2009
In accordance with Act 188, Section 20‐2008‐A, each council shall meet at least quarterly, and additionally at the call of the president, or its chairperson, or upon request of three (3) of its members. The Cheyney University Council of Trustees proposed meeting dates for academic year 2009‐2010 are: September 17, 2009 November 12, 2009 March 18, 2010 June 17, 2010 Homecoming
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Tutorial Sessions Available—
CU ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER
Vaux Logan Hall, Room 207
The Academic Success Center is eager to help students
organize and review study materials for assignments
in preparation for classes and exams.
Sessions are held on the Vaux-Logan, second floor in designated locations.
Please contact Ms. Etta Baldwin for more information at ext. 2319, or
Ms. Cherelle Box-Thompson at ext. 2046. Volunteer tutors appreciated.
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