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Spring Edition<br />

June 2009<br />

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Student Life Center<br />

<strong>Highlights</strong><br />

Nurturing Potential, Transforming Lives<br />

Division of Student Affairs<br />

Inside this issue:<br />

Appreciation Reception for Students, Campus,<br />

and Community Partners<br />

The First Student Life Center Appreciation Reception was held on Tuesday Afternoon, June 9, 2009 in<br />

the Atrium of the Dining Hall at <strong>Coppin</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>. The evening was planned to share the<br />

experiences of the year by video and music, listen to special greetings from students, the campus<br />

leadership, and our community partners. Featured presenter was Tiera Carter, Diabetes Awareness<br />

Student Facilitator with Reaction Remarks from Tracy Newsome, the American Diabetes Association<br />

Project Power Program. Many of the Awardees are shown in a pictorial page and all are shown on the<br />

programme page, both included within this newsletter.<br />

The Student Facilitators were the true stars of the evening and they were applauded over and over for<br />

the roles they played in making things happen this year. This team of students was supported by SLC<br />

Students Joyce Castro Rexach and Sherrie Alford under the leadership of Professor Betsy D. Simon, SLC<br />

Director. The facilitators played major roles in program planning, promotion, and execution. They<br />

served on the frontline of every activity and event. Kudos and special thanks to Sherrie N. Alford and<br />

Joyce Castro Rexach who co‐chaired the Appreciation Reception and took care of every detail even<br />

ensuring that each guest received a <strong>Coppin</strong> Eliminate Belly Fat T‐Shirt as a parting gift.<br />

Appreciation<br />

Reception<br />

SLC Awardees<br />

Featured Article<br />

Charles B.<br />

Wright<br />

Leadership<br />

Institute<br />

<strong>Coppin</strong>’s<br />

Student Life<br />

Center in<br />

National<br />

Spotlight for<br />

work with<br />

Diabetes<br />

Commuter and<br />

Mature Students<br />

Society<br />

National eHealth<br />

Conference<br />

Interview with<br />

Betsy D. Simon<br />

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10<br />

Programme for<br />

Appreciation<br />

Reception June 9,<br />

2009<br />

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Student Life Center Awardees<br />

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SLC Student Facilitators Honored<br />

Honorees: Dr. Christopher‐Hicks First SLC Vision Award, Dr. Franklin Chambers Special Appreciation Award<br />

Sherrie Alford and Joyce Castro Beyond the Second Mile Awards<br />

Campus Support: Carla Billie, Joanne Matthews, Josalyn Bryant‐Webb, Carolyn McGlotten, & Dr. Clarence Mills<br />

Community Partners: Janesia Simmons, Tonya Johnson, Tracy Newsome, Monica Catchings


Charles B. Wright Leadership Institute<br />

Sherrie Alford, Coordinator<br />

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The Charles B. Wright Leadership Institute was established in December 2000 and fosters student leadership<br />

development and enhancement through two programs; the Emerging Leaders Program and the Experienced<br />

Leaders Program.<br />

Joyce Castro‐Rexach Interviews Sherrie Alford<br />

I see this is your first time working with the Charles B. Wright<br />

Leadership Institute (CBWLI). How would you describe your<br />

experience with the program<br />

Working with the CBWLI was truly a unique experience. The purpose of the<br />

CBWLI is to prepare students for effective leadership in multicultural<br />

environments, to provide participants with opportunities to develop their<br />

individual leadership styles, and to help students build skills in<br />

communication and group management.<br />

Sherrie Alford<br />

Program Coordinator for the<br />

Charles B. Wright Institute<br />

It was a joy to work with the students who participated. They were humble<br />

and willing to work hard to receive the benefits. Professor Simon was truly<br />

the glue that held the Leadership Institute together. Guidance was also<br />

received from Dr. Joann Christopher‐Hicks on how the Institute should be<br />

handled. Taking on the CBWLI was a pleasant transition and enabled me to<br />

observe students realize the magnitude of their leadership experiences<br />

through documentation.<br />

What does the CBWLI application process involve<br />

In order to successfully complete the application process each interested student must submit an application,<br />

reference page, and a participation form to the Student Life Center. Students who aspire to be in the program<br />

must have at least a 2.0 GPA, which is verified by the Director of the Student Life Center.


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What benefits can the students look forward to receiving after becoming a member of the<br />

CBWLI<br />

Gaining leadership training experience from professionals and interaction with prominent leaders are wonderful<br />

benefits to receive from the CBWLI. The sessions help students to focus on developing leadership styles and<br />

qualities. Transcript development sessions are given so students can work on their leadership transcript which<br />

documents five areas: leadership experience, paraprofessional work experience, professional education<br />

development, honors, awards, and special recognitions. Completing a leadership transcript is another perk since it<br />

contains all the experiences that a student received during their academic career at <strong>Coppin</strong>. The transcript will<br />

afford students extra consideration when applying for a job or when moving on to another institution to continue<br />

their education. The last bonus I will discuss is the Award Recognition Reception given where the CBWLI<br />

participants are awarded for their hard work. Members of the program also receive a medal to wear at their<br />

graduation. I encourage all interested students to contact the Student Life Center to learn of all the benefits of<br />

CBWLI membership.<br />

Was it difficult recruiting students to participate in the Program and what do you think will<br />

attract more students to the Leadership Program<br />

This was the first semester that the CBWLI was reinstated; so many students were not familiar with the program.<br />

Inquiries to the Student Life Center appeared once the emails were sent out and flyers went up. Once the<br />

Institute is more established and becomes known I am sure, more students will find the program appealing.<br />

Students had no problems enrolling once they took the time to find out just how beneficial the leadership program<br />

could be for their academic and professional career.<br />

What would you say is the biggest challenge with the program and how would you describe<br />

the participants<br />

The biggest challenge with the program was trying to find times when all the participants could meet as a group.<br />

The participants were a mix of traditional, mature, and commuter students. They all had their own busy lives but<br />

many still took the time to fulfill their obligations. All of the participants were hard working students who were<br />

involved in a number of campus and community activities. This group of Charles B. Wright Leadership Institute<br />

participants proved that all willing students can join and reap the benefits.<br />

Would you recommend the CBWLI to other students<br />

All students who meet the requirements should join. The leadership experience is priceless during this time of<br />

professional development. This is a FREE service available to students. So ask questions today and see if the<br />

Charles B. Wright Leadership Institute is right for you.<br />

What is it like working with Mrs. Simon<br />

I have been working for Mrs. Simon for four years now and I continue to learn more and more every day. She has<br />

given me so many opportunities to grow as a student, leader, and a professional. I love the fact that Mrs. Simon<br />

will not ask people to do something that she is not willing to do. I looked forward to coming in to work knowing<br />

that hard work is appreciated. Words truly cannot express the gratitude I feel towards Mrs. Simon. The work she<br />

does is greatly appreciated.


Charles B. Wright Leadership Institute Awardees<br />

June 9, 2009<br />

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Romina Diane Campbell<br />

LaKiesha Williams<br />

Zainab Boone-Kukoyi<br />

Charles B Wright Leadership Awards presented to May 2009 Graduates, Romina D. Campbell, LaKiesha Williams.<br />

(Awardee Kamilah Dickens was not present due to car accident injuries). Zainab Boone‐Kukoyi advances to Final<br />

Validation Phase<br />

Sherrie Alford, Charles B.<br />

Wright Leadership Institute<br />

Coordinator<br />

Charles B. Wright Applicants: Zainab Boone‐<br />

Kukoyi, Dominica Anamelechi, Shenia<br />

Turner, and Moswen Maxwell.<br />

Dr. Denise Bailey Jones, CBWLI<br />

Consultant and Community<br />

Partner


National Changing Diabetes®<br />

Program<br />

Champion Spotlight: <strong>Coppin</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> May 2009<br />

http://www.ncdp.com/downloads/newsletters/May09 eNewsletter.pdf<br />

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<strong>Coppin</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>, a historically black university in Maryland and National Diabetes Goal<br />

Champion, has shown its ongoing commitment to achieving the Goal through a variety of<br />

campus and community based initiatives. These initiatives are championed by <strong>Coppin</strong>’s<br />

President, Dr. Reginald Avery, and the entire campus. As Dr. Avery states, “we recognize<br />

diabetes as a major public health problem that disproportionately impact our campus and<br />

community populations... we continue to be committed to increasing awareness, detection,<br />

and prevention activities on campus and in the community that address diabetes and its<br />

contributing risk factors.”<br />

<strong>Coppin</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> has utilized their Goal Champion status as a catalyst to engage campus, community, and health agencies in the<br />

quest to ensure that all its stakeholders know their “diabetes numbers” and are educated to make healthy lifestyle choices. Since<br />

becoming a Goal Champion last fall, <strong>Coppin</strong> has launched the Healthy Campus 2010 Initiative which has included diabetes as a major<br />

focus of its activities.<br />

During the spring 2009 semester Betsy Simon, Director of the Student Life Center, is partnering with C.H.A.M.P., a community health<br />

partner, to bring “I Can, I Will, Be Happy, Be Healthy” to <strong>Coppin</strong>. This initiative focuses on increasing physical activity, losing weight, and<br />

changing eating habits for a healthier lifestyle. A main component of this program is a 10‐week session focusing on various health and<br />

nutrition topics such as recipe modification, goal‐setting, and exercising. These sessions are taught by a registered dietician, a certified<br />

blood pressure specialist, and a certified aerobics instructor.<br />

Mrs. Simon has also partnered with the American Diabetes Association‐Maryland to launch a series of four “Power Over Diabetes”<br />

sessions taught by diabetes educators. As Mrs. Simon explains, the aim of these initiatives is straight‐forward: “Our overall goal is to<br />

address the prevalence of diabetes and pre‐diabetes among our campus family and the surrounding communities.<br />

<strong>Coppin</strong> will continue its focus on diabetes by improving the health and well‐being of students and the local community through weight<br />

reduction programming such as Weight Watchers and “I Can, I Will” student‐led physical activity classes such Swing/Hand Dance<br />

classes with two nationally acclaimed instructors, Line Dance instruction by a well known radio personality, and an encouragement<br />

promo to “Simply Walk More.”<br />

To learn more, please visit the <strong>Coppin</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> Web site at: www.coppin.edu/slc.<br />

NCDP is a program sponsored by Novo Nordisk Inc.<br />

Changing Diabetes® is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S.<br />

Mature © 2009 Novo Nordisk Student Inc. All rights Society<br />

reserved. May 2009.<br />

An Interview with Linda Bryant and Romina D. Campbell<br />

B. Simon, Tracy Newsome, Tiera Carter, Professor Edwards and<br />

student representative posed for photo after a very successful<br />

Diabetes Awareness Session with 37 students in attendance.


Commuter and Mature Student Society (CAMSS)<br />

Meet Some of the Members<br />

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The Commuter and Mature Students Society (CAMSS) Component of the Student Life Center represents, collectively, the<br />

largest populations of students at <strong>Coppin</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>. <strong>Coppin</strong> is committed to meeting the needs of all its students<br />

and to that end; the Student Life Center was established in September 2008 with CAM students as the primary focus of the<br />

Center’s mission. Fall 2009 served an explorative and assessment period as the newly appointed Director of the Student<br />

Life Center listened to students, critiqued current best practices, and aligned the science with the Mission and Tenets of<br />

<strong>Coppin</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>. These findings are reflected in programming and approach when operating the Center which is<br />

student driven, student focused, and student led.<br />

CAM Students snack, chat, listened to soothing music and Dr. Chislom’s mediation tapes to relax at Final Exam<br />

Stress Release Session<br />

A Chat with Linda Bryant:<br />

Member of CAMSS<br />

How did you find out about the Commuter and Mature<br />

Student Society<br />

I found out about the mature student society two ways: First from a<br />

classmate in my music class and second from Professor Simon’s many<br />

emails. I was very hesitant to come out however my classmate continued to<br />

encourage me.<br />

What activities did you participate in<br />

I participated in several activities like, CHAMP exercise for 30 minutes’<br />

Champ empowerment session on how to read food labels, and the Final<br />

Exam Relaxation Session.<br />

Which of the activities did you enjoy the most<br />

Well it is hard to say because I enjoyed all of the activities, surely the Final Exam Relaxation Session.<br />

What activities would you suggest for the CAMSS group<br />

If it's not broke don't fix it". Next semester it would be nice to have an affair like the <strong>State</strong> Fair, with games, health<br />

food, and fitness exhibits.


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What interested you the most about CAMSS<br />

Conversation with CAMSS members and the diversity young commuter students and older students, sort of<br />

bridging the gap.<br />

Would you recommend the CAMSS group to a friend<br />

I would definitely suggest CAMSS to a friend!<br />

Do you feel that there is a need for such a group that focuses more on Commuter and Mature<br />

Students<br />

Yes, there is a need for the group that focuses more on Commuter and Mature Students due to the fact that the<br />

college environment consist of traditional students and non‐traditional students and this program helps to build a<br />

rapport between the two groups.<br />

CAMSS on April 28, 2009: Snack, Chat, and Hand Dance<br />

with Shirley Duncan and Reggie Goodman<br />

Romina D. Campbell<br />

CAMSS Memebr<br />

A Chat with Romina D. Campbell:<br />

How did you find out about the Commuter and Mature Student<br />

Society Signs and <strong>Coppin</strong> E‐mail.<br />

What activities did you participate in<br />

SLC Line Dance, Hand Dance, Belly Fat, and CHAMP sessions.<br />

From all the activities that were giving during the school year<br />

which one did you enjoy the most<br />

Line & Hand Dance is something that I enjoyed because I wanted to keep my<br />

body fit.<br />

What activities would you suggest to the CAMS group<br />

Continue the Line & Hand Dance and something new, could be chat time (men and women).<br />

What interested you the most about CAMSS<br />

That CAMSS was reaching out to the Commuter and Mature Students. Letting them know that there are also social<br />

activities on <strong>Coppin</strong>’s campus. And to meet new friends.<br />

Would you recommend the CAMSS group to a friend<br />

Everyone, on campus and off, Yes.


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Do you feel that there is a need for the group that focuses more on Commuter and Mature<br />

Students<br />

Yes because older students are not aware of the activities on campus.<br />

What are your thoughts and feelings towards this group<br />

At my age CAMSS gave me a new insight on life and friendships that <strong>Coppin</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> have on campus for<br />

Commuter and Mature Students. Thank you for that experience.<br />

Melissa Little gives greeting and forwards this message<br />

“Great Job!!! Professor Simon,<br />

Everything was very well done and the energy in the room was thoroughly<br />

positive!!! Looking forward to working with CAMSS in the future. Sorry that<br />

I had to leave early, I really wanted to stay longer!!! Keep up the good<br />

work!!!<br />

Commuter and Mature Students: Meet to Plan Activities<br />

Tony Massenburg sends out special appeal for males to “get involved” and<br />

enjoy the university experience fully. He states that he plans to really “make a<br />

difference” while at <strong>Coppin</strong> and he will be seeking more male student involvement<br />

in fall 2009.


UNFSCP/NLM.NIH eHealth Conference<br />

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Recap by Joyce Castro‐Rexach<br />

Professor Betsy Simon spoke at the Annual UNCFSP/NLM.NIH eHealth Conference as a part of the Opening<br />

Plenary Panel on June 15, 2009. Her charge was to address the topic: “Student eHealth Educators: A Most<br />

Valuable Health Communication Resource for HBCUs.” Professor Simon shared with the audience what her<br />

experiences have taught her about the value of the student eHealth educators at <strong>Coppin</strong> state <strong>University</strong>. She<br />

explored common ground among HBCUs that would enable us to generalize the CSU experience nationally. She<br />

explained how the “each one teach one” concept focused on students teaching their peers about how to access<br />

the National Library of Medicine databases and their relevance in the school setting as well as their personal lives.<br />

Professor Simon gave a wonderful speech about students reaching out to one another and how this tiny seed<br />

blossomed to help shape what we call today, the Student Life Center. She explained how the Student Life Center<br />

just like the eHealth Project is a student driven, student focused, and student led Center; run by the students and<br />

for the students with a staff of one. Professor Simon’s speech compelled many to approach her to discuss about<br />

how she managed the CSU eHealth Project. Accompanying Mrs. Simon were three eHealth educators and two<br />

community partners, Joyce Castro Rexach, Tiera Carter, Sherrie Alford, and Henry Simon, and Kimberly Alford. The<br />

eHealth educators (Castor, Carter, and Sherrie Alford) displayed three Poster Presentations. Alford’s display<br />

highlighted one of her NLM Classroom sessions, Castro Rexach’s display demonstrated how the NLM Databases<br />

may be used by individual students when completing research<br />

assignments for class, and Carter’s PowerPoint focused on diabetes<br />

and the work that was done with our partner, the American<br />

Diabetes Association Project Power Program. Kudos to Sherrie<br />

Alford. Because of her work as an eHealth educator at CSU, she<br />

was offered an outstanding opportunity to join the NLM Fellowship<br />

Program as a national NLM Trainer.<br />

Betsy D. Simon<br />

Director of the Student Life Center


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Joyce Castro asks Professor Simon about the CSU eHealth Project:<br />

How did it feel to return to eHealth Conference as a consultant First and foremost, it was an<br />

honor. After our tremendous reception at the eHealth National Conference last year, 2008, the invitation to<br />

present again this year and serve as Conference Consultant was readily accepted. I was very fortunate to have<br />

you, Ms. Castro, and four other CSU eHealth Team members join me. It was inspiring and comforting to look out<br />

into the audience and see the <strong>Coppin</strong> Team.<br />

Why are the students an important part of the eHealth project CSU students “are” the eHealth<br />

Project!! We succeed or fail because of student involvement. As you know we introduced the CSU student<br />

eHealth educators concept to the national conference last year and were applauded and recognized for the<br />

concept. Now the use of peer/student ehealth educators has become a part of the guidelines for future grant<br />

applications.<br />

What is the purpose of having students attend the UNCFSP/NLM.NIH eHealth Conference<br />

Student Attendance at this and other conferences enables the students to experience the passion and<br />

commitment of professionals in specific fields/careers. They are able to see how classroom studies play out in the<br />

real world of work. Of even greater importance is the fact that <strong>Coppin</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> students are our best<br />

ambassadors and serve as advocates and examples of the excellent talents that exist among the <strong>Coppin</strong> Student<br />

Body. As you experiences again this year, conference attendees were and are amazed by the levels of expertise<br />

and professionalism among our students at the conference.<br />

If you could start all over again would you do the same thing with the grant Yes, I would still<br />

use students as the “core” of the project. However, I would try to link the trained student eHealth educators to<br />

their individual professors sooner because I found that faculty partnering improves the student reach quicker than<br />

traditional campus marketing. When faculty and students partner, results increase tremendously.<br />

How would you described the past 2 years The past two years with eHealth have been like riding a<br />

roller coaster without brakes☺. I confirmed what my years of university and community work have taught me,<br />

when the mission is clear and positive results are within reach, one moves with all due speed to accomplish much<br />

while the energy and passion last. Therefore, the eHealth project pushed us into launching the CSU Healthy<br />

Campus Initiative 2010 with the continuing eHealth grant foci of increasing physical activity on campus, reducing<br />

the rates of overweight and obesity, while using these leading health indicators to promote awareness about the<br />

burden of diabetes among African Americans. And, of course, the rest is history and the future. The journey<br />

continues as we vow to take the eHealth initiative deeper into the community by launching the “Community<br />

eHealth Empowerment Agenda.”


More Photos from National eHealth Conference<br />

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*Program from the Appreciation Reception<br />

Presiding: Betsy D. Simon<br />

Remarks/Invocation: Romina Diane Campbell, CSU 2009 Graduate & Former Student Facilitator, CAMSS<br />

On‐Going Quiet Repast Beginning @ 3:30 PM<br />

Joyce Castro Rexach, Programme & Sherrie Alford, Programme Committee Co‐Chairpersons<br />

The Occasion<br />

Sherrie Alford……............................................................................................. Programme Committee Co‐Chairperson<br />

Greetings<br />

Dr. Franklin Chambers………………….……………………………………………………………Vice President, Division of Student Affairs<br />

Tonya Johnson…………………………….……………………………Director of the Bureau of Reproductive Health and Community<br />

Outreach, Baltimore City Health Department<br />

Dr. Denise Bailey‐Jones……………………………………….……Student Leadership Consultant, <strong>Coppin</strong> Alum & McNair Scholar<br />

Melissa Little……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Student Facilitator, CAMSS<br />

Antonio Massenbrug……………………………………………………………………………………………...Student Facilitator, CAMSS<br />

Britney Chase, Miss <strong>Coppin</strong> ………………………………………………….….Student Facilitator, Ballroom & Hand Dance Sessions<br />

The Student Life Center: Historical Perspective<br />

Betsy D. Simon…………………………………………………………………....Director, Student Life Center, Division of Student Affairs<br />

Presentation SLC Research Focus: “Diabetes Among HBCU Students and Community Partners”<br />

Tiera Carter……………………………………………………………………………………………Student Facilitator for Diabetes Awareness<br />

Remarks: Tracy Newsome, Director, American Diabetes Association<br />

The Student Life Center Tokens of Appreciation<br />

Joyce Castro Rexach…………………………………………………Chairperson of the Student Life Programming Advisory Council<br />

Recognition of Charles B. Wright Leadership Institute Graduates 2009<br />

Betsy D. Simon & Dr. Bailey‐Jones<br />

Acknowledgements<br />

Dr. Joann Christopher‐Hicks………………………………………………………Associate Vice President, Division of Student Affairs<br />

Open Mic and Closing Remarks<br />

Committee Co‐Chairpersons and Betsy D. Simon<br />

Special Recognitions for the Establishment & Growth of the Student Life Center<br />

The Student Life Center Visionary Award<br />

Dr. Joann Christopher‐Hicks, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs<br />

In July 2008 you shared your vision to address programming and service gaps in the Division of Student Affairs with a particular<br />

concern about the unmet needs of mature and traditional commuter students. The Student Life Center was established in<br />

September 2008 to serve as a Hub for commuter and mature student services as well as the expansion of existing wellness and<br />

health awareness programming through the use of student leadership and community engagement. Your support of the Student<br />

Life Center’s Agenda during challenging economic times is appreciated and applauded. Thanks, Kudos, and Congratulations.<br />

Special Appreciation Award<br />

Dr. Franklin Chambers, Vice President of Student Affairs<br />

Upon your arrival in February 2009 as Vice President of Student Affairs, you reviewed and assessed the Student Life Center<br />

Model; and said, move forward. You have been supportive and available to discuss and act upon issues regarding SLC<br />

programming, challenges, and triumphs. We thank you for your trust, leadership, and support.


Special Thanks for Beyond The Second Mile Support<br />

Joyce Castro Rexach, Programming Specialist (Work‐Study Student and Volunteer) for Student Life Center and Chairperson of the<br />

Student Life Programming Advisory Council<br />

Sherrie Alford, Programming Specialist (Volunteer) for Student Life Center and<br />

Charles B. Wright Leadership Institute Coordination and Fidelity Monitoring<br />

For your outstanding support, advice, and endless assistance with programming, activities, staffing the center,<br />

recruiting/welcoming guests and program participants, and, oh yes, the late nights and early mornings.<br />

Administrative & Campus Support<br />

Dr. Franklin D. Chambers<br />

Vice President of Student Affairs<br />

Dr. Joann Christopher–Hicks<br />

Associate Vice President of Student Affairs<br />

Carla Tyree‐Billie: Division of Student Affairs<br />

Dorothy Lemon: Division of Student Affairs<br />

Professor Jewel Edwards: Health Education<br />

Charles B Wright Leadership Medal Recipients<br />

Romina Diane Campbell, 2009 Graduate, Kamilah Dickens, 2009 Graduate, LaKiesha Williams, 2009 Graduate<br />

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Final CBWLI Validation Phase<br />

Zainab Boone‐Kukoyi<br />

Other Charles B Wright Participants<br />

Dominica AnamelechiCaroline KilemiMoswen G. MaxwellShenia Turner<br />

Campus and Community Program Facilitators<br />

Dr. Clarence Mills: “For Men Only” Health Series, Darrell Pittman: “For Men Only” Health Series, Tonya Johnson: Campus to<br />

Community Outreach and “For Women Only” Health Session, Janesia Simmons: “For Women Only” Health Session, Claretta<br />

Graham: “For Women Only” Health Session, Shirley Duncan: Physical Activity through Ballroom & Hand Dance, Reggie Goodman:<br />

Physical Activity through Ballroom & Hand Dance, Randy Dennis: Physical Activity through Line Dance, Michele Carter‐Hunt:<br />

Weight Watchers Instructor, Lee Thomas: Nutrition and Exercise C.H.A.M.P., Kim Figueroa: Nutrition and Exercise C.H.A.M.P.,<br />

Annis Long: Exercise C.H.A.M.P., James E. Long C.H.A.M.P, Tracy Newsome, American Diabetes Association Project Power,<br />

Monica Catchings, American Diabetes Association Project Power, Dr. Dennis Bailey Jones: Consultant and Trainer for Charles B.<br />

Wright Leadership Institute<br />

SLC Programming Outstanding Student Support<br />

Alisia Adams, Tiera Carter, Joyce Castro Rexach, Romina Diane Campbell, James Chandler Jr., Alisia Dessesaure, Kamilah Dickens,<br />

Melissa Little, Antonio Massenburg, Rebecca Morgan, Kaamilah Parker, LaKiesha Williams, Victoria Musokwah, Brandi Shipley,<br />

Paul Williams, Candice Sewell, Bernice Anderson, Linda Bryant, Rodney Foy, Britney Chase, & Miss <strong>Coppin</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong> 2009<br />

Additional Campus and Programming Support<br />

Miriam Wood , Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson, Vernell Sample, Kyra Keels, Dwane Crawford , Adrian Carey, Joanne Matthews,<br />

Josalyn Bryant‐Webb, Linda Bowie, Helen Dunkley, Patrick Bailey, Noelle Stills, Dean Ronald Collins (Mature & Commuter<br />

Students Orientation Class and Tiera Carter’s Diabetes Research), Jonathan Ogbazghi (Mature and Commuter Students<br />

Orientation Class), Thomas Christopher and Janice Nelson (Final Exam and Stress Release Session), Ahmed El‐Haggan, Manny<br />

Owusu‐Sekyere, Sibrala and Entire IT Staff (Phenomenal eHealth Support), Joyce Castro Rexach (Program Design and PowerPoint<br />

Productions), Sherrie Alford (Charles B. Wright Leadership Institute Coordination and Fidelity Monitoring), & Henry Simon<br />

(Community Partner and 24/7 Volunteer)<br />

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU


“It’s all about Family, Friends, and Community Support”<br />

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Student Driven<br />

Student Focused<br />

Student Led<br />

Professor Betsy Simon will return to school in the fall 2009 to complete her<br />

doctoral studies. Though she will not be able to continue as Director of the Student Life Center, she will continue to<br />

teach an Orientation Course designed for Commuter and Mature students on Tuesday Evenings. Under her<br />

leadership, we have accomplished a lot this academic year and this newsletter recaps key programming events that<br />

occurred since the February 2009 newsletter as well as feature many of the closing events for this 2008‐2009<br />

Academic year. As you view the pages of this newsletter, please remember that all programming, events, activities,<br />

and major decisions regarding their direction and execution were the result of a student driven, student focused, and<br />

student led Student Life Center (SLC). SLC was designed to address the needs and support the aspirations of <strong>Coppin</strong><br />

students, especially Commuter and Mature Students and we can say, we have had many successes mixed with a few<br />

challenges but we are proud of our accomplishments. We depended heavily upon the support and assistance of<br />

students and our campus and community partners. We honored these groups at the Appreciation Reception for<br />

Students, Campus, and Community Partners (June 9, 2009). Thanks for all your support as our journey and work<br />

continues. Gratefully, Joyce Castro Rexach and Sherrie N. Alford, Student Life Center Supporters and Newsletter<br />

Producers.<br />

Betsy D. Simon<br />

Director of the Student Life Center<br />

410‐951‐3381| bsimon@coppin.edu<br />

Visit the website<br />

www.coppin.edu/slc<br />

Division of Student Affairs | Student Life Center<br />

2500 West North Ave Baltimore Maryland 21216

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