2010 annual report - Texas Southern University

Texas Southern University has embarked on ahistoric transformation. The TSU Board of Regents launched thisnew direction with the hiring of Dr. John M. Rudley in February2008, and today, a dramatic renaissance is taking place. We aremoving into the foreground of major urban-serving universities.A truly great institution of higher learning is one dynamic enoughto couple optimism with a thriving and productive dedication toprogress on a grand scale. Such is the case at Texas Southern. Allacross campus, our reasons for looking forward to the future growstronger and clearer with each semester.We are in the midst of what we call a Renaissance of Excellence.Our administrative departments are transforming. Our academicdepartments are evolving. Our outstanding traditions and legaciesare being renewed.Expect success from Texas Southern.1

President’s MessageJohn M. Rudley2

PreSIDent’s messageA renaissance is a rebirth or revival, not only of classicallearning, but of achievements, goals, and strivings for higherideals. Those in the midst of a renaissance commit to beinggreat in their time, often surpassing their former accomplishments.Texas Southern University, then, is boldly andproudly in the midst of a Renaissance of Excellence.European nations enjoyed a renaissance in the 1500s sopowerful that it lifted them out of the Dark Ages. In thiscountry, the 1920s and 30s brought to a once obscure sectionof New York a revival of art, dance, and literature, aswell as social and political action so strong that it was celebratedas the Harlem Renaissance. And closer to home,on the campus of Texas Southern University, there existsa rebirth of academic excellence, a revival of cutting-edgeeducational programming, and a resurrection of campusinitiatives that combine to offer all University stakeholdersa tangible piece of our modern day renaissance.This rebirth was evidenced in 2010 by Texas SouthernUniversity, its students, faculty, staff and alumni, showcasingan expansion of academic offerings, student supportservices, alumni involvement, and groundbreaking collaborations.This revival is bringing new life to campus in the form ofthe Urban Academic Village, a freshman and sophomoreenhancement program aimed at increasing retention andgraduation rates, and funded by Houston Endowmentthrough a $2.74 million grant. As well, the University’sfacilities master plan, led by our executive director of buildingsand grounds Darrell Bunch, has been initiated to createa campus that supports student learning and is a welcomingand inviting location for students, alumni, and visitors.This renewal has taken tangible form in persons of I’sisGreen, a sophomore early childhood bilingual educationmajor, and Alfonso Arteaga, a junior physics/maritimetransportation double major. These two dynamic studentleaders possess such a well-rounded trove of skills andpassions that their impact can be felt in classrooms andboardrooms, as well as ballrooms.great issues and challenges of our time. Dr. Huan Xie, forexample, is breaking new ground in the world of cancerdrug delivery systems through nano-technology, joiningmany of her colleagues committed to making a differencein academia and the “real world.”Moreover, alumni such as Harry E. Johnson, Frazier Wilson,and Noreen Khan-Mayberry are making a profoundimpact in our nation’s capitol, overseas and into the galacticstratosphere.Still, as the iconic Harlem Renaissance intellectualscholar/activist Dr. W.E.B. DuBois once said, “Now is theaccepted time, not tomorrow, not some more convenientseason. It is today that our best work can be done andnot some future day or future year. It is today that we fitourselves for the greater usefulness of tomorrow. Today isthe seed time; now are the hours of work; and tomorrowcomes the harvest and the playtime.”We celebrate with great pride our multiple expressionsof excellence renewed. Their presence sends a powerfulmessage of the ongoing path Texas Southern Universitycontinues to forge toward the goal of becoming one of thenation’s premier urban-serving institutions of higher education.Yet, we are not content to rest on our laurels.As excited as we are about the Renaissance of Excellencethat we are currently enjoying, members of the TSUcommunity, to a person, are even more excited about therenaissance to come. Every facet of university operationsreflected our growth in 2010. This FY 2010 Annual Reportexpounds upon the many initiatives at Texas Southern thathave met and even surpassed the high standards of yearspast. It is this commitment to persistently strive to improveour academic offerings, student support systems, campusenvironment and overall standing in the community thatcontinues to attract top students, faculty, staff, alumni andcommunity partners to our institution. With the commitmentand hard work of everyone at Texas SouthernUniversity, we are confident that today’s Renaissance ofExcellence will reverberate for generations to come.The University’s resurrection of academic excellence hasmoved from idea to action through the work of countlessfaculty members performing research critical to the3

Renaissance aCademicsIwill never limit myself as to what I can do,” says sophomore I’sis Green.“TSU offers so many opportunities, and they’re meant taken advantage of.”Hailing from San Francisco, Green feels quite at home in the Bayou City afterpersonally being recruited to Texas Southern by President John Rudley. Once oncampus, she found confirmation in Dr. Rudley’s assurances that she would receivethe full amount of academic and financial support needed to achieve her goals.“TSU has provided me with so many ways to growacademically and personally,” the Early ChildhoodBilingual Education major shares. “It’s a place thathas allowed me to explore my full potential.”And explore she does: Green is currently VicePresident of External Affairs of the ThomasF. Freeman Honors College, a member of theUniversity’s Step program, a new member ofthe National Society of Collegiate Scholars/LeadNow Initiative, Sophomore Class Queen andpresident of TSU’s new chapter of Phi Eta SigmaNational Honors Society.“I choose to get involved in school because I wantto give back to my community,” Green shares. Asif being extremely active on campus isn’t enough,she also manages to find time to volunteer withHabitat for Humanity.The aspiring future principal and motivationalspeaker has had to deal with her share ofchallenges, including being raised in a low-incomeneighborhood by her mother after Green’s fatherwas killed when she was just 12 years old. Butthrough her trials, Green has emerged as a personwho loves life and making a difference in thelives of others. After obtaining her undergraduatedegree, she plans to teach while pursuing hermaster’s while en route to her ultimate goal ofobtaining a Ph.D.“What I enjoy most about TSU is the fact thatI am able to be involved in so many aspects ofits growth. I love that I am a part of the changeand that I am given opportunity to help create abetter school,” Green shares. “I enjoy the pridethat emerges as we are continuously achievinggreat things for this university.”5

Renaissance AcademicsA World of Opportunity at TSU OnlineLast year, several new online degree programs were launched, offeringgreater flexibility and opportunity to current and potential students:• The online Masters in Public Administration (eMPA) degreeprogram focuses on human resources, public policy, emergencymanagement and non-profit management and administration.• Offered through the Business Administration department,the online Master of Information Science (MIS) program’smission is to train information systems professionals and managersto keep up with future demand in the field.• The Online Executive MBA (eMBA) is the only program inHouston that explores relevant issues and challenges faced bymanagement in the energy sector. The 36-hour online programis designed to meet the challenges of mid-career professionalswho wish to pursue an MBA degree while balancing their busyprofessional and personal lives.• The Master of Public Administration, and the onlineMaster in Curriculum and Instruction with a specializationin Bilingual Education offer new possibilities for professionalswho plan to attain a graduate degree while maintainingtheir professional careers.• The Department of Administration of Justice in conjunctionwith Wiley College now offers a Master of Science inAdministration of Justice (MSAJ). The pilot program thatbegan last fall will eventually accommodate 25-30 studentsvia videoconferencing and online courses. The MSAJ is thefirst master’s degree to be offered at Wiley College located inMarshall, Texas.A Good Prognosis for Studentsof the Health ProfessionsLast November, Texas Chiropractic College (TCC)and Texas Southern University forged an academicpartnership that will facilitate the admission andacademic transfer of students from TSU to TCC.The partnership will ensure a seamless transitionof students seeking to complete their Bachelor ofScience degree from TSU while simultaneouslypursuing a Doctor of Chiropractic degree throughTCC. Future and current TSU students will be ableto complete both degrees in six years, with the firstthree occurring at TSU and the final three at TCC.And by extending our health sciences programs tothe Texas Medical Center, students of the healthprofessions will gain access to new opportunitiesin their chosen fields. Our newly formed partnershipwith Houston Community College (HCC)will soon facilitate the transfer of pharmacy techstudents from HCC into the College of Pharmacyand Health Sciences.6Texas Chiropractic College and Texas Southern University havesigned an articulation agreement. Seated, from left to right:TCC President Dr. Richard G. Brassard and TSU Provost andVice President for Academic Affairs and Research Dr. SunnyOhia. Standing from left to right: TSU Assistant Professor ofEnvironmental Health Dr. Astatkie Zikarge, TCC Vice Presidentof Academic Affairs and Program Development Dr. Al Adams,TCC Dean of Enrollment Management Dr. Fred Zuker, TSUalumni and current TCC students Lee Lister and April Payne,TSU Department of Health & Kinesiology Faculty Dwalah Fisher,TSU Head Athletics Trainer and Instructor John Harvey and TCCProvost Dr. Clay McDonald.

Renaissance AcademicsHouston Endowment Provides Support for Pilot Launch of Urban Academic VillageHouston Endowment, the city of Houston’s pre-eminent philanthropic organization, recently awarded a $2.74 million grant to TexasSouthern University to conduct a pilot study of the University’s new Urban Academic Village. The freshman and sophomore enhancementprogram aims to increasing retention and improving graduation rates. The grant will cover $1 million in renovations for theresidence halls and $1.74 million to develop and implement the academic enhancement and evaluation programs.To be considered for participation in the Urban Academic Village, students must have met the University’s basic admissionsrequirements, be enrolled full time, and commit to participating in allenhancement and outreach activities throughout the first two years ofthe program.As residents of the Urban Academic Village, approximately 1/3 of the2011 freshman class will be closely tracked throughout their first year.The tracking will be used to compare these students to the rest of thefreshman class at Texas Southern to determine what adjustments, if any,should be made. With new resources in place to support their success,students of the program should be well equipped to adjust and handle therigors of life in the Urban Academic Village. Through a three-prongedapproach, the new program will provide students with educational supportthat includes:EXPANDED COMMON AREASBy redesigning an existing residence hall, TSU will increase the amount of space thatis designated for student use, creating places where students may socialize with likemindedpeers. In these newly expanded common areas, students of the Urban AcademicVillage will have the opportunity to share ideas and bond with their peers – students whoare also committed to intellectual growth.NEW COMPUTER LABSState-of-the-art computer labs will be accessible to the students of the Urban AcademicVillage 24/7, providing them with a convenient location to complete term papers andconduct research. The labs will provide a safe environment for late night studying.FACULTY AND COUNSELOR APartMENTSTSU faculty and staff in residence will provide support for incoming freshmen as theyadjust to campus life. Accessible around-the-clock, these mature residents will offerstudents extra support.7

Renaissance AcademicsDepartment of Aviation Science Takes OffBy 2011, Texas Southern’s Department of Aviation Science willbe home to the only university-based virtual airport in the nation.Students will have access to a new research library, as well as severallabs where students can take courses in subjects ranging fromairport management to aerospace engineering. The labs will allowstudents to receive training in the latest techniques in airportmanagement, planning, operations and security. They’ll also beable to design and test “aircrafts” within a simulated wind tunnel.In the summer of 2010, the business community, government,Boy Scouts of America and over five school districts in the greaterHouston area launched a program within the aviation departmentthat will exposed students to careers in airport management/operations, air traffic control, piloting and more. The vision of theprogram is to extend its operations to a year-round, after-schoolaviation enrichment program that supports science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiatives.TEXas SOUTHERN UNIVersitY EXCELLENCE PreserVED SACS PROBatiON LIFTEDTexas Southern University has received a clean bill of health from the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools (SACS). Of the great news, Dr. Rudley commented, “This is significant for everyone studying and workingat Texas Southern, for alumni around the world and for potential students contemplating spending their collegedays at Texas Southern. While our accreditation continued throughout the probation, the concern was also thereabout the impact it would have on our programs and our recruitment. Certainly as students make choices aboutwhere they will spend the next few years, this milestone adds perceived value to our programs and our degrees.Law School Library HonoredThe Thurgood Marshall School of Law was named one of thebest law libraries in the nation according to the March 2010 issueof the National Jurist. Ranking 31st out of 198, TMSL also hasthe distinction of being one of only two law schools in the stateof Texas to be recognized. Students of the law school have benefittedgreatly from the library, which has likely played a partin the success of 75 percent of TMSL students who passed the2010 Texas Bar Exam.College of Education Receives High MarksOf the 10-certification fields of study offered in the Departmentof Education, three have been reviewed by the appropriate professionalsocieties and awarded “Recognized” status. These includeEarly Childhood (EC-4 Generalist), 4-8 Social Studies, and 4-8Science. The EC-12 Special Education certification and the 4-8mathematics are recognized with conditions. Future plans are todevelop the Reading Specialization and Early Childhood specializationas online programs beginning Fall 2011.Dr. Lei Yu, Dean of the College of Science and technology recentlyfacilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) between Texas Southern University (TSU) and BeijingJiaotong University (BJTU), Beijing. The MOU will bring thesetwo institutions together to jointly establish a Confucius Instituteat TSU. The Institute will provide an opportunity for TSU tooffer Chinese language curriculum and to increase the internationalexperiences of its students. The Confucius Institute willbe housed in the College of Liberal Art and Behavior Science(COLABS), and include certain elements of Science Technology8Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in its curriculum.

Texas Southern University has partnered with the Port of HoustonAuthority on a new academic program in Maritime TransportationManagement and Security. The Bachelor of Science degree inMaritime Transportation Management and Security began infall 2010 and addresses three nationally recognized priorities:logistics/freight, security, and environment in a single curriculum.New Northwest Campus OpensNow, students have the ability to earn a degree from TexasSouthern University in Northwest Houston. Our brand new satellitecampus opened last fall within Lone Star College UniversityPark. Courses offered include: Administration of Justice, AviationScience, Engineering Technology, Radio Television Film,Environmental Health and Management Information Systems.The new campus provides convenience for a greater number ofstudents in this rapidly growing part of Houston.New Faculty Members Raise the BarOur colleges have been actively recruiting a number of new faculty.Meet five recent additions that are experts in their respective fields.Laura A. Cisneros, Assistant Professor of LawThurgood Marshall School of LawCisneros served as guest lecturer on Judicial Biography at University of Wisconsin LawSchool, where she discussed the influence of standing doctrine on constitutional development.Ingrid Haynes-Mays, Associate Professor of Curriculum and InstructionCollege of EducationDr. Haynes-Mays is co-author of “A Recipe for Hands-On Activities for Teaching PhonemicAwareness in the Primary Grades” – a book that provides teachers and parents with activitiesfor improving phonemic awareness and phonics.Guatam Nayer, Assistant Professor of Administration of JusticeBarbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public AffairsDr. Nayer’s research interests focus on prisoner reentry programs as well as urban andneighborhood development concerns specifically affecting cities and towns in the South.Osman Nal, Assistant Professor of FinanceJesse H. Jones School of BusinessDr. Nal, along with others, was invited by the ttaCC (Texas Turkish American Chamberof Commerce) this past April for a panel discussion about the recent financial crisis andprospects for the future of our economy. There, he explained early stage reasons for the crisis,economic signals that went ignored and how many institutions were affected.Jason Rosenweig, Assistant Professor of BiologyCollege of Science and TechnologyDr. Rosenzweig plans to continue developing an undergraduate and Master’s level researchprogram that focuses on bacterial stress responses at both physiological and molecular levels.9

Dr. Huan XieThis cosmopolitan academic is passionate aboutconducting research that may change the faceof cancer for minority populations.10Hometown:Title:Research:Chongqing, ChinaAssistant Professor of Pharmaceutical ScienceRecipient of the Research Starter Grant inPharmaceutics by the Pharmaceutical Researchand Manufacturers of America Foundation forher research in nanomedicine delivery.

Renaissance researCHDoctor Huan Xie, Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutic Science in the College ofPharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) is a product of the big city, but hasmade a name for herself professionally by discovering medical breakthroughsin the smallest of things—nano-technology.Growing up in Chongqing, a city in China, Xiepoured herself into her studies, especially anythinghaving to do with math and science.“I wanted to be an astronaut,” Xie recalls with alaugh. Instead, she chose to major in chemistryat one of China’s top schools, Fudan Universityin Shanghai. After finishing first in her Ph.D.program at North Carolina State University inRaleigh, Xie had her pick of job offers across thecountry, but chose Houston for the cost of living,warm weather much like her hometown’s and itscosmopolitan feel.“Houston is a big city. That’s where I feel mostcomfortable,” Xie shares. “I’m a big city girl.”While many of Xie’s past research projects atNanoSpectra Biosciences focused on nano-drugdelivery systems for cancer, the area to which she hasdedicated her life’s work. But ultimately, Xie choseacademia to pursue her other passion—teaching.“I chose TSU because I have an interest in teachingand having more interaction with students,”Xie says. “It also offered more research freedom.Our College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences isvery competitive and offers more teaching opportunitiesthan other research universities.”In addition to her work in the lab and the classroom,Xie is also on COPHS’s Pharmacy Admissionsand Academic Standards Committee and servesas faculty advisor for Rho Chi, the NationalHonor Society for pharmacy students. Beyond theclassroom, Xie is currently in collaboration withMD Anderson, NanoSpectera, University of TexasHealth Science Center San Antonio, UH, Rice,Louisiana Tech, and the University of Hawaii.In spite of a serious focus on her work and ancillaryprojects, Xie finds time to enjoy a variety of interests,including music, photography, the culinary art andinternational travel. “My husband and I have visitedall of the national parks and plan to go to Alaskathis year,” she smiles.Xie may not have become an astronaut, but nomatter where she is or what she does, she continuesto help take TSU to greater heights.11

Renaissance researCHTechnological Strides in the College of Science and TechnologyDr. Oscar Criner, Chair, Computer Science and Physics, led ateam in the design and implementation of a nationwide realtimehazardous incident monitoring system for the Departmentof Homeland Security in the Texas Southern University NationalTransportation Security Center of Excellence (NTS COE) forPetrochemical Transportation Security.Alamelu Sundaresan, Assistant Professor of Biology,Department of Biology presented “Placental Growth Factor(PlGf ) as a Biosignature of Inflammation in Microgravity-InCoronary Artery Disease and Stress,” an oral presentation atthe International Academy of Aerospace Medicine Congressin Singapore.Dong Liang, Ph.D. Chair, Pharmaceutical Science Departmentwas one of the College of Science and Technology was one of 36faculty scholars to be recognized by The American Associationfor Cancer Research. Awards were granted to scientists who areworking at minority-serving institutions at the level of assistantprofessor or above who are engaged in meritorious basic,clinical, translational or epidemiological cancer research.C. J. Tymczak, Associate Professor of Physics and Dr. D.Vrinceanu, Assistant Professor of Physics established a highperformance computer center that will afford TSU the capabilityof carrying out extremely large scale scientific calculations and ofconstructing large scale computational models.Jason Rosenzweig, Assistant Professor of Biology wasinvited deliver a research seminar entitled “YersinaPestis pathogenesis: a pathogen’s perspective” at theUniversity of North Texas Health Science CenterDepartment of Molecular Biology and Immunology.School of Communication Brings the Past to the PresentThree faculty members of Texas Southern University‘s School of Communication published a book entitled, “LocalNewspapers and the Houston Public School Desegregation, 1954 – 1984.” E. Bun Lee, James W. Ward and Louis A.Browne documented local newspaper coverage of Houston’s public school desegregation from 1954 through 1984.The publication analyzes the trends and themes in coverage for the entire time period with large-scale frame analysis,and compares and contrasts the different types of news coverage provided by the mainstream newspapers and weeklyAfrican American publications during this period. The book later catalogues all available news articles and editorials ofthe Houston Chronicle, the city’s major mainstream daily newspaper during this time. Finally, the appendices show theinterplay between the Houston school board’s actions and court decisions.12

Renaissance researCHEight TSU students presented research papers at Rice University for the Rice Graduate Symposium.From left to right: Dr. Brooks de Vita, Sabrina Curtis, Alexandra Dairo-Brown, Ashley Alexander,D’Aundra McCoy, Jyme Roundtree, Alfonso Arteaga and Toni Walker (not pictured).Student ResearcherMeijun Liu (Graduate Student in the Department of Transportation Studies, COST) was selected to receive theThurgood Marshall College Fund /Department of Energy Graduate Student Technology Research Award. The programis designed to foster and support fundamental research to expand the scientific foundations for new and improvedtechnologies. It also emphasizes the importance of fundamental research in material sciences, chemistry, geosciencesand physical biosciences. Liu will receive a $5,000 grant from TMCF to be applied towards her research project.The Department of English Hosts “Multi-Cultural Voices in Literature and the Arts of the 1920’s:An Interdisciplinary Symposium”The Department of English at Texas Southern University hosted the Twelfth Annual Interdisciplinary McClearySymposium, in March of 2010. The general topic of the presentations, “Multi-Cultural Voices in Literature and theArts of the 1920’s,” focused on scholarly research and presentations in several areas, including: The Harlem Renaissance,The Lost Generation, Moderism in Literature, Art, and Music, Post WWI Thought, Expatriate Artists, Literature andWar, The Anti-war novel/short story and Surrealism.Research Week 2010The Research Week 2010 (RW 2010) program, “Improving Research Initiatives through Collaborations”, sponsoredby the Office of Research occurred on April 5–9, 2010. The program welcomed visiting scientists, faculty, students andcommunity supporters and was designed to enhance research development for faculty of TSU through training andincreased collaborative research efforts. Drawing from this focus, the overall goal of the program was to communicateto internal and external constituents the intellectual research resources present in the various disciplines at TSU.The program proved to be an exciting time on the campus of TSU as external and internal colleagues from theUniversity of Houston (UH) Central Campus, National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA), the HoustonTechnology Center, the University of Kentucky and Agilent Technologies presented and shared in their respectiveareas of expertise.13

Alfonso ArteagaByblending his love for the arts andengineering, this dual major in Physicsand Maritime Transportation is making waves.Hometown: San Luis Potosi, MexicoClassification: JuniorExtracurricular Activities: President of the TSU Hispanic StudentsAssociation, teacher and leader of theTSU Latin Dance Club.14

Renaissance studentsPart of Texas Southern’s Renaissance is new, cutting-edge academic programs.Alfonso Arteaga, a junior with a double major, seeks degrees in both the old(physics) and the new (maritime transportation).“Maritime studies deal with logistics and security,” said Arteaga. “Physics I love becauseit makes you understand how things work; it empowers you with problem solvingtools that can be applied to any area. For me, that area is security and logistics.”Arteaga, a native of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, wastaking classes at HCC when his mother-in-lawwho teaches English at TSU, suggested he visitthe campus. Liking what he saw, Arteaga transferredwith the intention of graduating and goingto work for the Port of Houston. What he did notplan on was becoming a living example of a TSURenaissance man.Arteaga’s commitment to academic excellenceled him to seek a sponsor to assist him inattending an international conference to presenta research paper. In the process, Arteagastumbled upon Dr. Antonio Gonzalez, AssociateProfessor of English and Foreign Languages(Spanish). Not only did Arteaga receive support,he also received a call to student leadershipfrom Dr. Gonzalez who was looking to revivethe Hispanic Student Association (HSA), whichhad been inactive since 2005.while increasing Hispanic representation in TSU’sStudent Government Association.Yet, being a leader of social change is not the onlyextracurricular activity on Arteaga’s resume. Heaffects social change of a different kind as presidentof TSU’s Latin Dance Club.“We have about 20 members; a very diversegroup — Asians, Blacks, Hispanics” Arteaga says ofthe club that focuses on salsa and Argentine Tango.“Dance is universal, and in the Latin Dance Clubthat’s where we all come together.”Arteaga, says he never considered himself aRenaissance Man, but remains passionate abouthis many talents and interests. Continuing to excelacademically, Arteaga leads the HSA and LatinDance club while cultivating his other passion ofwriting essays on cultural analysis and dance.“I think he saw that I had leadership qualitiesneeded to run HSA,” said Arteaga, who as president,now strives to initiate more campus diversityBy blending together his love for the arts, scienceand social engineering, Arteaga is a living exampleof Renaissance of Excellence.15

Renaissance studentsThe Initiative: Graduating and Excelling ResponsiblyThe Joshua McMackle T.I.G.E.R. Project (The Initiative: Graduatingand Excelling Responsibly) was established in 2010, and is designedto help freshmen and sophomore students transition from high schoolto college and take full advantage of their undergraduate experience.The T.I.G.E.R. Project hosts noted celebrities on campus who givemotivational speeches to students about the importance of personalresponsibility and leadership. Hollywood actor Idris Elba visitedcampus in the fall of 2010, as well as other noteworthy personalitiesincluding actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, motivational speaker Susan Taylor(formerly of Essence), cultural critic Michaela Angela Davis and BlackEntertainment Television’ s Jeff Johnson. The initiative was named inhonor of the late Joshua McMackle, a TSU freshman who exemplifiedActor Idris Elba and TSU SGA members.the principles that the University hopes to instill in all students.Tigers Seize SWACTexas Southern University made history with its firstSouthwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) football championshipin 42 years. The TSU Tigers defeated Alabama State11-6in the Farmers Insurance SWAC Football Championship Gameat Legion Field in Birmingham, AL on December 11, 2010.The title is the first for the Tigers since sharing the honors withAlcorn State in 1968.And The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its men’sbasketball all-conference teams, recognizing 19 individual honorsincluding first, second, and third team honors, along withPlayer of the Year (Trevele Jones), Newcomer of the Year (KevinGalloway), and Freshman of the Year (Lawrence Johnson-Danner). Kevin Galloway and Trevele Jones where also selectedto the 1st Team All-SWAC.TSU Students Breaking BoundariesIn the past year, several TSU students have made their home institution proud by venturing out domestically and/or abroad and sharingtheir intellect and talent with abroad. Here’s a snapshot of where they’re been and what they’ve accomplished:Thirteen TSU students and advisors from the Jesse H.Jones School of Business visited Beijing, China last July.While visiting, they toured marketing firms and businessesto gain a greater awareness of the Chinese economicsystem. For many, the highlight of the trip was a visit byHouston Mayor, Annise Parker (center).16

Renaissance studentsStellar Students, Incredible InternshipsFrom coast-to-coast, several students of the College of Science and Technologyparticipated in more than a dozen exciting internships during the summer of 2010.Osman AhmedTexas A&M University, Corpus Christi, NSFREU Research Experience for Undergraduates,Department of Computer Science.RaiAnna ArscottUniversity of Texas Medical Branch,Galveston, Texas, JAMP Program.Stephanie CurryUniversity of North Texas Health ScienceCenter – Summer Multicultural AdvancedResearch Training (SMART).Zuri DaleHBCU-UP Scholar Interned with the Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta,Georgia, June 2010–August 2010.Samantha EverettU. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission(NMRC), as a student Engineer, STEP in theDivision of Nuclear Materials Safety.Brandon GeorgetownUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas,Radiochemistry Fuel Cycle SummerSchool Internship.Rasheedat IpayeDrexel University – SENROS: From Design toImplementation for 2010.Cedric KoumauUniversity of North Texas Health ScienceCenter, Ronald E. McNair Post BaccalaureateAchievement Program.Mia LanderLouisiana State University, MathematicalResearch Experience for Undergraduates.Pamela MbonuUniversity of Houston Alliance for GraduateEducation and the Professoriate (AGEP)Summer 2010 Research Experience.Ruqiah MuhammadPercy Julian Fellowship Summer 2010Undergraduate Research Experience,University of Maryland, College ParkAqeeb SabreeThe L. L. Clarkson Mathematical ResearchExperience II, Texas Southern University,Mathematics Department.Zuri DaleMichael SmithNational Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration (NOAA) 10-week summerEducational Partnership Program.Kyle ThomasUniversity of Washington in Seattle, inChemical Oceanography.Jerald WatleyUniversity of Chicago Materials ResearchCenter (MRSEC) and the Department ofPhysics Summer 2010 Research Experiencefor Undergraduates.Andre WhiteThe L. L. Clarkson Mathematical ResearchExperience II, Texas Southern University,Mathematics Department.Selected based on their respective award-winning contest entries in Coca Cola’ s Open Happiness Tour, studentsRyan Small and Cherish Rush joined millions in Johannesburg, South Africa to represent TSU at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.The award-winning Texas Southern University Debate team, coached by Dr. Thomas F. Freeman, recently competed inthe Annual Fiesta Swing Forensic Tournament in Cheyenne, Wyoming where they received eight first place trophies, sixsecond place trophies and five thirds place trophies among others. In total, the team returned to campus with 27 awards.The team now prepares for the next round of tournaments leading up to the International Forensic ChampionshipTournament to be held in Budapest, Hungary.Dr. Freeman also led a total of 7 students in an exchange program at Beijing Jiatong University in China. The programhighlighted the educational programs available at TSU amongst future prospective students from China.17

Darrell BunchWithnearly two decades of experience inlandscaping architecture, Darrell Bunch isa large part of why the grass is greener at tsu.Title: Executive Director of Buildings and Grounds, Texas Southern UniversityHometown: Vicksburg, MSPassion: Using landscape architecture to create a greener campus.18

RenaISSance campus & CommunityAlthough Executive Director of Buildings and Grounds Darrell Bunch hasonly been with Texas Southern for two years, he brings nearly 20 years ofexperience to the University. And this experience shows, as TSU is becominga greener, cleaner and more visibly stunning campus each and every day.The Vicksburg, MS native came to the Houstonarea in 1988 after earning a degree in landscapearchitecture from Mississippi State University. Hefeels that his previous stops at Prairie View A&MUniversity, the University of Houston and in privateindustry prepared him for landing at TSU.“My transition to TSU has been great,” says Bunch.“There is more of a family atmosphere here thanat any other place I’ve worked. “At TSU, I get thesense that it’s about team effort.”A pleasant working environment allows Bunchto pay closer attention to the details of our campusthat require beautification. Bunch is chieflyresponsible for overseeing the University’s groundsmaintenance, custodial services, the campus recyclingprogram. He also manages Tiger Labor(inner-office deliveries and relocations) and TMADispatch, a service that processes all incoming callsto TSU requesting various on-campus services.green space was developed to replace TierwesterStreet as TSU’s eastern border and ties into theUniversity’s master plan for a greener, more studentand pedestrian-friendly campus.But despite the high-profile, wholesale changes ofthe Tierwester project, Bunch says that his mostrewarding landscape project was a much moreobscure area of campus located on south side of theStudent Center.“I enjoyed most working on the Founder’s PointProject,” Bunch says of the small, thoughtfullylandscaped of seating area. His efforts in this areawill serve to foster unity among students, as eachcampus organization have their own designatedbenches arranged in a circular fashion to encouragecommunication. It is a place where all studentsgroup members — from the Student GovernmentAssociation to Greek letter organizations — canconnect.As the leader of his team, Bunch brings extensiveexperience in landscape design and construction, aswell as a different perspective which he has utilizedto first envision, then enact the landscaping changesbehind the student center as well as the Tierwesterextreme makeover and street closing. The expandedIn addition to creating an oasis for students,Bunch’s sharp eye for environmental beautyremains focused on the larger picture. He’s determinedto make sure that everyone who strolls thecampus enjoys their surroundings and leaves witha renewed sense of pride.19

RenaISSance campus & CommunityBreaking GroundHere on campus, visitors, students, faculty and staff have three brand new reasons to enjoy walking the grounds of TSU:With the addition of Founder’s Point located directly behind the studentcenter, students will have the opportunity to fraternize and relaxin an outdoor space that has been created especially for them. And inan effort to join the campus into a more complete unit, the portionof Tierwester Street in front of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey LelandPublic Affairs building has given way to green space – providing asafer and greener passage across campus. And last but not least, studentsof the College of Science and Technology will soon enjoy anew, state-of-the-art building that will house more research facilitiesand classroom space in a brand new technology building scheduledto open in 2011.We’ve Got the PowerAs the entire nation recognizes the importance ofsaving energy efficiency, TSU stays ahead of the curve,implementing new opportunities and vehicles forincreasing our efficiency, both on campus and beyond.John Rudley, right, spoke to television news stations at thegroundbreaking of the new Dynamo Stadium last fall. In2010, TSU and the Houston Dynamo soccer team finalized Texas Southern and Texpo Energy formed an exclusivepartnership that will enable TSU alumni toa deal that will allow them to share a new 22,000 seatstadium for Tiger football.support university programs and missions by enrollingfor electricity service under a TSU Tiger PowerPlan. Under a TSU Tiger Power Plan, Texpo Energy will donate a portion of each customer’s electricity usage toTexas Southern University and its programs. The eligible service plans allow loyal TSU alumni and supporters tosign up both their homes and businesses throughout all deregulated service areas in Texas, with no limits on theamount of the total annual donation per customer. The partnership will make competitive electricity plans andprices available to more than 100,000 TSU alumni, faculty and staff throughout the State of Texas.20And through the College of Science and Technology (COST), TSU and Evolution Solar have partnered to installeight AmpleSun thin-film photovoltaic panels on campus that will serve as the cornerstone of the new TSU GreenTechnology Center. The project will be Evolution Solar’s first effort to feature the AmpleSun panels in the U.S.

RenaISSance campus & CommunityGoogle Goes to SchoolIn July, the TSU campus hosted the Apps Education road team from Google, who were here to discuss the benefits of Google Appsfor Education with other regional universities. “TSU hosting this event was a great opportunity,” expressed Billy Rector, chief informationofficer at Texas Southern. “Being one of the first universities in our region to successfully implement Google Apps in a studentcommunity was historic.” Google Apps Education Edition is a free web-based suite of hosted communication and collaborationapplications designed for schools and universities and features services such as email (Gmail) and shared calendars (Google Calendar),as well as online documents, spreadsheets and presentations (Google Docs).Faculty-Staff Fundraising Campaign a SuccessA significant milestone was achieved during this year’s 2010Faculty and Staff Annual Fundraising Campaign that raisedmore than $106,000 with 833 donors representing 69%employee participation. A total of 15 schools and departmentsreached the 100% participation level. The average giftreported was $128 per employee with $37,144 designatedtoward university scholarships. Several employees, schools,and departments were recognized at a victory celebrationfor their support of the campaign. Director of DevelopmentCarolyn Oliver acknowledges the success of the campaign.“It is an exciting time to be a part of Texas SouthernUniversity” she says. “This just shows what we can do whenwe work together for the greater good.”John Rudley and staff from Buildings and Grounds and FacilitiesMaintenance celebrate at the 2010 Victory Celebration. Thedepartment had the highest percentage of participation for the2010 Faculty Staff Campaign.TSU administrators, alumni, faculty and students visitedthe Texas State Capitol in Austin to demonstrate supportfor Texas Southern University’s legislative agenda during“TSU Day at the Capitol.” While there, participants visitedoffices, met with state legislators to discuss priorities of theUniversity and were recognized in the chamber during thelegislative session.21

Frazier WilsonWiththe best interest of the communityat heart, Frazier Wilson has a vestedinterest in the Texas Southern renaissance22Title: Shell Oil Company Foundation, Social InvestmentAcademic degrees: (’96) and Doctorate of Education (’07)Contribution to TSU: Wilson is a bridge between Shell Oil and TSU, anatural fit for a university with a strong focus onenergy programs.

Renaissance donorsAfter earning an MBA (’96) and Doctorate of Education (’07) from Texas Southern,Frazier Wilson, VP, Shell Oil Company Foundation, Social Investment, hascultivated a reputation for excellence that extends around the globe.With twin passions for education and entrepreneurship,the Mississippi native has put all of his many talentsand areas of expertise to good use. He is responsiblefor developing the Shell’s U.S. strategy for corporateoutreach to the community, increasing the size of itstechnology workforce and developing the Shell YouthTraining Academy. In Wilson’s current role as VP, ShellOil Company Foundation, Social Investment, he is alsotapped to facilitate meeting the needs of various globalcitizens in crisis.“I oversee our employee giving programs and disasterresponse efforts to places such as Haiti and currentlyJapan. I coordinate our company’s community serviceactions in the aftermath of events like Hurricane Ike,and our participation in AIDS Walk Houston and manyother activities. In addition, I am responsible for directingall of our college contributions,” said Wilson.Wilson says that Shell has chosen to support TSU andits programs financially over this past decade becauseeveryone in the Bayou City benefits from Houston havingstrong universities— particularly a strong TexasSouthern University.“With its focus on programs directly related to the field ofenergy, the interests of the faculty and the school’s commitmentto preparing students, it just made sense for Shelland TSU to build a relationship,” said Wilson. “Shell’sinvestment has definitely helped TSU attract studentsand faculty, and provided an example or a glimpse of whatcould be regarding improving society and community.”During Wilson’s 16-year tenure at Shell, he has managedto stay busy outside of the office, exhibiting the qualities ofa modern day, multi-gifted Paul Robeson. An accountant,MBA, certified teacher with a Doctorate of Education,Wilson credits his wife and two children for giving himthe freedom to share his gifts in so many ways. Wilsonhas been a life-long mentor with Big Brothers Big Sistersand 100 Black Men of Metro Houston, an organizationover which he presides as president. His board participationalone, which includes Children at Risk, the HoustonMuseum of Fine Arts, Red Cross, KIpp Academy, FortValley State University, Ft. Bend, Prairie View A&MUniversity, the University of Texas Pan American, andthe National Science Resource Center, to name a few,speaks to his heart for service.Yet, the humility Wilson brings to the table may be hisstrongest characteristic, guiding him to channel his talentsfor the betterment of the world of business, the areaof education, and society as a whole.“Shell believes in getting involved in thecommunities where we live and work.In particular, we understand the valueof a solid education. That is why, fornearly a decade, Shell has partneredwith Texas Southern University tosupport programs and scholarshipfunds that have enriched the lives ofstudents and advanced faculty researchin laboratories and classrooms acrossthe university.”Marvin E. OdumPresident, Shell Oil Company23

TEXas SOUTHERN UNIVersitY FUNDINGFinanCIAL anaLYSIS OF TSUNet assets may serve over time as a useful indicator of TSU’s financial position. Assets exceed liabilities by$146,873,857 as of August 31, 2010. The largest portion of TSU’s net assets is its investment in capital assets at 56%.It is comprised of land, buildings and improvements, equipment, construction in progress and infrastructure, lessany debt used to acquire those assets that are still outstanding. TSU uses these capital assets to provide servicesto citizens; consequently, these assets are not available for future spending. Although TSU’s investment in itscapital assets is reported net of related debt, it should be noted that the resources needed to repay this debtmust be provided from other sources, since the assets themselves cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities.BALANCE SHEET for fiscal year ended August 31, 20102010 % of TOTALASSETSCash and Equivalents $ 46,619,540 14%Balance in Appropriations 10,960,026 3%Receivables 35,192,925 11%Investments 36,749,534 11%net Capital Assets 184,244,542 56%other Assets 14,904,593 5%Total Assets 328,671,159 100%LIABILITIESPayables 23,050,966 13%Deferred Revenue 42,259,357 23%revenue Bonds 86,812,825 48%General Obligation Bonds 23,732,380 13%accrued Claims and Judgment 810,000 0%other Liabilities 5,131,774 3%Total Liabilities $ 181,797,302 100%NET ASSETS $ 146,873,857Invested in Net Capital Assets 73,458,437 50%non-Expendable Endowments 30,964,292 21%other Restricted Assets 2,736,004 2%unrestricted Assets 39,715,124 27%TOTAL NET ASSETS $ 146,873,857 100%24

CAPITAL ASSETSMajor capital asset events during the current year include the following:• Building improvements to the School of Public Affairs werecompleted at a cost of $1,176,340;• The Leonard Spearman Technology Building with net book valueof $7,605,371 was demolished during the year;• Various building improvements were completed at a cost of$8,446,255 during the year, while various building renovationswere added to Construction in progress at a total cost of $657,204.REVENUES AND EXPENSES250200150100Economic FactorsLike other entities along the Gulf Coast, TSU suffered damages fromHurricane Ike in 2008. However, the institution is recovering and replacementcosts were covered by FEMA, insurance coverage proceeds and specialappropriation from the State.More detailed information about TSU’s financial position is presented in theAnnual Financial Report.5002010 2009n Total Revenuesn Total ExpensesSTATEMENT OF SOURces AND USES for fiscal year ended August 31, 20102010 % of TOTALSOURCESlegislative Appropriations $ 79,353,337 36%Tuition and Fees, Net of Discount 54,070,333 24%Gifts, Grants and Contract Revenue 71,433,510 32%Other Sources 17,256,006 8%Total Sources 222,113,186 100%USESSalaries and Benefits 107,654,771 51%operating Expenses 69,174,998 33%Scholarships 25,157,275 12%non- Operating Expenses 9,822,858 5%Total Uses 211,809,902 100%SOURCES OVER USES 10,303,284Beginning net Assets 136,570,573ENDING NET ASSETS 146,873,85725

Donor Honor RollSeptember 1, 2009 – August 31, 2010$750,000 to $1,000,000Port of Houston Authorityof Harris County, Texas$500,000 to $749,999The Brown Foundation$250,000 to $499,999$100,000 to $249,999CAMAC International CorporationFort Bend MechanicalHouston Endowment$50,000 to $99,999Corporation for Public BroadcastingState FarmWachovia Wells Fargo Foundation25,000 to $49,999BP Corporation North America, Inc.ChevronChevron U.S.A Inc.Citgo PetroleumFannie MaeGutierrez, BaldemarMarathon Oil CompanySodexoTexas Southern University NationalAlumni AssociationThe Fondren Foundation$10,000 to $24,999A-Rocket Moving Storageat&TChevron Products CompanyCrawford & Hattie JacksonFoundationEducationFirst Federal Credit UnionEnterprise Holdings FoundationExxon Mobil CorporationGtechH-E-BHeritage Society of AustinHouston TSCPA FoundationKellogg Brown & Root, LLC (KBR)Marine Insurance Seminars, Inc.Russell AthleticSmith Graham & Co. Investmentadvisors, L.P.Sodexo, Inc. & AffiliatesSprint NextelTexas OrthopedicThurgood Marshall College FundT-Mobile USA, Inc.WalmartWalgreens$5,000 to $9,999Archi*Technics/3, Inc.Barrett, WaymonCenter for Car DonationsCenterPoint Energy Company, LLCCommemorative Air Force, Inc. WingsOver Houston AirshowCooper Industries FoundationCraven, Moritz & JudithCVS Caremark Charitable TrustCyvia & Melvyn Wolff FamilyFoundationHayes, Richard & BarbaraJackson, LewisLiberty Mutual Group, Inc.Maroon & Grey ClubMcConnell Jones Lanier & MurphyMenil Foundation Inc.SchlumbergerSecond Baptist ChurchState Farm Companies FoundationSysco CorporationsThe Links, Incorporated Western AreaTSU National Alumni Association$1,000 to $4,999Allen, Earl E., Jr.Al Green for Congress, 9th Districtof TexasALC HoldingsAlexander, Willie J.Altria Client Services Inc.Amegy BankAnderson, RickyAnheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.Anthony, Wilfred D.Beaumont Area Alliance of BlackSchool EducatorsBelt Harris & Associates, LLLPBond, Donald R.Bracewell & Giuliani LLPBrucettes ShoesBryant Wealth InvestmentGroup, LLCBurney, ZinettaCensus BureauChevron Humankind MatchingGift ProgramChildren’s Defend FundCity of HoustonClarkson, LlayronClinical Care Pharmacy, LLCCollege of Biblical StudiesDa CameraDodd, Sara P.Douglas, Tina B.Dutton, Harold V. Jr.El Paso CorporationFEI Scholarship FoundationFinish Strong LLCFitch, MargaretFlowers, Joseph K.Floyd, Willie GrantFPS, LPFrazier, Johnnie P.Fred M. Boose, P.C.Frenchies – 3919 Scott Street, Inc.G.F Bingham and AssociatesGreater Houston Business EthicsRoundtable, Inc.Greater North Houston YouthAllianceGreen, AlH. Fort Flowers Foundation, Inc.H.S. Grace & Company, Inc.Harmony Wellness Center, PLLCHeckler, DoiHOB Entertainment, Inc.Hobby Family FoundationHolland, RichardHope for Family Inc.Hope Now Alliance/AHAHouston Area Urban LeagueHouston, MelvinHurd, Melvin, Jr.J. Spivey ProductionJames, Anna, Esq.Jerusalem Baptist ChurchJP Morgan ChaseKing, Barbara LewisKirui, Lorna C.Lee, Herbert S.Lee, Sheila JacksonLinbeck GroupM&M Hats, Inc.Manson B. Johnson Ministries, Inc.Massie, AnthonyMcShan, JimMechia FoundationMelvin, Terry A.Metoyer-Williams, EvelynMetro(Metropolitan Transit Authority)N. America Enterprise GroupnaCDS FoundationNal, OsmanNCCA, Inc.Newman, JaniceNorth Houston High Schoolfor BusinessNorthwest PharmacyOhia, Sunny & EkanemOlson & Olson, L.L.P. Attorneyat LawOnochie, Philip C.Petroleum Accountants SOPfizer IncPower Center Pharmacy, Inc.Prosperity BankRobinson, MarchrisRudley, JohnSafeway, Inc.Salwen, RichardSample, Yolanda E.Scholarship AmericaSenate District 13 PACShadow Creek Cosmetics/FamilyDentistrySharp, TalmadgeSilver Eagles Distributors, LPSociety for the Performing ArtsSt. John’s United Methodist ChurchSt. Mary of the PurificationSt. Vincents HouseStephenson, Audrey D.STOA International Archtects, Inc.SweepPro PresentsTaylor, Ernestine ThrashTexas AFL-CIO1Texas Southern UniversityTexas Southern University NationalAlumni Association, Inc.Texas Transportation InstituteThe Aileen and Jack Pratt FoundationThe Ensemble TheatreThe Guess Group, Inc.The Harris Law FirmThurgood Marshall College FundTom Joyner Foundation, Inc.TSU Ex-Student AssociationDallas Alumni ChapterTSUNAA – Forth Worth ChapterTSUNAA – Washington DCMetro ChapterUnity National BankW.J. Alexander Associates P.C.Walmart Stores, Inc.Watkins, Ulysses W., Jr.Williams, John H.Windsor Village United MethodistChurchWoodard, Carolyn M.26

Renaissance donors$500 to $999Bail, AshokBeard, James W.Bourgeois, John M.Brown, Ernest L.Brown, Henry H.Canales, Claudia M.Cao, My NgocCassel, ClydeClark, Bernard L.Clemmons, John B.Cogswell, TonyCoker, Abiola A.ConocoPhillips CompanyCox, James E.Crescendo Prep Schoolof Music & ArtCullen Care Pharmacy, Inc.Daniels, Nancy U.Davis, CarneliusDavis, WillieDeason, Charlesetta C.Decision Information Resources, Inc.Dewalt, Arturo L.Easter, Tanya AllenFountain PressFountainhead PressFriendship Missionary Baptist ChurchGentry, Doyle L.Gethsemane Missionary BaptistChurchGlobal Parking Systems, LLCGoldsberry, RyanGrady Prestage Campaign AccountGraham, JillianGreater St. MatthewHall, DonaldHaynes, ElouiseHines, Billy C.Houston This Is It CaféHoyt, Kenneth M.Hunter, DavidJamil FordJazz Education, Inc.Jenkins, Leaigh AnnJones, EddieKa-Ron Y. WadeKashmere PharmacyKnight, Richard, Jr.Lakey, BenjaminLawson, AudreyLearmond, ReginaLemon, JerryLigons, Robert AbnerLopez, Jose A., Jr.Luke, Reginald D.McCowan, Curtistene S.McDaniel, Tracye M.Medical Plaza PharmacyMitchell, ArtieModikane, SusanMoody, BrandonMoody, WarrenMt. Olive Baptist ChurchMutembei, Lucy W.Okpuzor, Paul S.Pho, Victoria B.Prescod, Paula R.Price, JackRedwan, MahaRobinson, MonicaRodriguez, Dori D.Salon Suite 546Saunders, William T.Sigma Finance & MortgageSimpson, RoyceSmith, Chad J.Solomon, DarylSpencer, KelvinStroud, Margaret A.Sweeney, Michael S.TargetTerbanacle of Purpose MinistriesTerry, Trasetta L.Thakrar, SatishThe Breakfast Klub Inc.The French CornerThe McGraw-Hill CompaniesThompson, CreggThompson, Tiffany T.TSHP Research & EducationFoundationTSUNAATurner, Martha L.UBA PharmacyU-WIN Charitable OrganizationVirginia LawVollmer Public RelationsWaddell, LamontWalker, Mary A.Washington, Craig A.Webb, JoeWilliams, Douglas L.Williams, John H.Wilson, James H. IIIWilson, Ron$250 to $499Adair, WendyAllen Owen Election FundAmerican Medical Instituteat&T Services, Inc.Atkins, Debra L.Bailey, LorenzoBarrs, JamesBeam, EricBennett, Donna F.Blueridge Baptist Church, Inc.Booker, Patricia M.Briggs, KennethBryant, CynthiaC Johnson Funeral Home Inc.Chevron Humankind MatchingGift ProgramClack, FloydClerk, TaleaCoker, Emem E.Community Artists’ CollectiveCool Jazz ForeverCopeland, Kimberly L.Crook-Nelson, Kharmnesia D.Cummings, Jerry R.Danny Nguyen for Missouri CityDavis, RubenDawson, MarcusDestiny ProductionsDouglas L. Williams Chapter-GUNAADouglas, LarryEaden, Chargeois J.Eden, C. J.Edward H. JonesEridef CommunicationsEubanks, RobertGalloway, Carol I.Garcia, Domingo A.Gardner, JerryGlosson, Rosie W.Goode, Julia E.Gorrell, Rudy W.Greater Houston CommunityFoundationGreater Love ChurchGreater Pure Light ChurchGreen, Rita K.Gregg, Harrison, Jr.Hargrove, Meredith M.Helfman, AlanHerrington, TheophilusHolzer, RobinHudson, Chris A.Jackson, A. M.Jackson, JacquelineJerry Wyatt Campaign DundJohnson, ElmoJohnson-Willis, DianohJones, Edith IrbyKempner, I. H., IIIKirkpatrick, RodLaCour, Ella RayLaw Offices of Gary L. BledsoeLeBlanc, Diana G.Lee, Ollie D.Mason, Cathy AdamsMatiru, RhodaMays, Lela D.Mays, Stanley R.McClelland, CharlesMcNair, WilliamMeans, WendeeMemorial Home Healthcare, Inc.Michael C. LewisMoody, Crystal L.Neil Hair Care SalonOkonkwo, EliasOkoye, Austin O.Okwonna, Alexander C.ONLY, Inc.P2M Group LLC DBA Cedar CreekFreight SolutionsPalmer, VickiPark Plaza PharmacyPeter L. & Sylvia LeeCanzanoPritchett, Mary H.Raytheon Matching Gifts forEducation ProgramReed, Quinnelle C.Rudley, Docia L.Sharp Electronic CorporationShivers, TracySmith, Patricia Y.South Dallas Smiles, Inc.Symantec CorporationTashenberg, C. BrandleyTate, EricTexada, OnealThanars, Don M.Thurston, PaulUgwuzor, Evelyn A.Underground Empire ofEntertainmentVan-Beck, Sarah J.W.S. Bellows Construction CorpWager & CompanyWarren, Robert J.Weeks, EveWells Fargo Foundation - EducationalMatching Gift ProgramWhite, DebbieWhite, Jo AnnWilkins, Odell, Jr.Williams, ColvilleYarbrough, LinnieYellow Wood ProductionsZB Solutions LLCZipprich, John L., IIZucha, Jason27

Board of RegentsGlenn O. LewisChairmanRichard SalwenVice ChairMarilyn A.Rose(effective April 29, 2011)Gary BledsoeSamuel L. BryantDionicio “Don” FloresRichard C. HollandRichard Knight, Jr.Curtistene McCowanBianca BrockStudent RegentOfficers of AdministrationJohn RudleyPresidentSunny OhiaProvost and Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs and ResearchJames DouglasExecutive Vice PresidentJim McShanVice President for Financeand Chief Financial OfficerWendy AdairVice President for UniversityAdvancementWilliam SaundersVice President for Student Servicesand Dean of StudentsAndrew HugheyGeneral CounselCharles McClellandDirector of AthleticsJanis NewmanPresident’s Chief of StaffOfficers of InstructionalAdministrationGregory MaddoxDeanThe Graduate SchoolDannye HolleyDeanThurgood Marshall School of LawHumphrey RegisDeanThomas F. Freeman Honors CollegeLei YuDeanCollege of Science and TechnologyJames WardDeanSchool of CommunicationDanille TaylorDeanCollege of Liberal Arts and Behavioral SciencesBarbara HayesDeanCollege of Pharmacy and Health SciencesRonald A. JohnsonDeanJessie H. Jones School of BusinessLillian PoatsInterim DeanCollege of EducationTheophilus HerringtonDeanBarbara Jordan-Mickey LelandSchool of Public AffairsKingston NyamapfeneDean, College of Continuing EducationAssistant Provost, Online and DistanceLearning ProgramsObidike KamauExecutive DirectorLibraries and MuseumsMarilynn SquareUniversity Registrar28

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