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Angelia Young Jones, PhD 3902 Palm Street
Houston, Texas 77004
July 5, 2016
Dr. Dan Reneau, Interim President University of Louisiana System Board
Dear Dr. Reneau:
I respectfully submit this letter of application for the position of President
of Grambling State University. As my resume reflects, I have a vast amount of
experience as an educator and administrator in many capacities at the university
level, and in the government sector. I grew up in the Grambling community,
graduated with honors from Grambling State University Laboratory High School
and Grambling State University (GSU), and spent many years of my professional
career as a tenured member of the faculty, and as an administrator at Grambling
State University. I also have been engaged and continue to be engaged in a
variety of civic and volunteer activities in the Grambling community. I own a
home in Grambling, Louisiana and still maintain the city of Grambling, and the
state of Louisiana as my official residence.
I was fortunate enough throughout my career to be mentored by or worked
with many of the most successful leaders in the Grambling community, Grambling
State University, and Louisiana. I have sat at the feet and learned from former
Presidents – the late Dr. Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones, the 2nd President of GSU,
Dr. Joseph B. Johnson, the 3rd President of GSU, and Dr. Neari F. Warner, former
Acting President of GSU. I have worked with many of Louisiana’s elected political
leaders such as the late Representative Pinkie Wilkerson, Senator Bob Kolstelka,
Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo, former Senator Mary Landrieu, former Grambling
Mayor Martha Andrus, former Ruston Mayor Dan Hollingsworth, and Grambling
Mayor Edward Jones on various projects over the years. I was also mentored by
and had the pleasure of working with the late Dr. David Wright who served for
many years as the President of the Lincoln Parish School Board and a member of
the University of Louisiana System Board and the late Mr. George Mack, Sr.,
Educator and Community Advocate in Lincoln Parish. And, of course, I learned
from the example of my parents, the late Dr. Phillip L. Young, (former Head of the
Biology dept., Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Founding
Dean of the College of Science and Technology at GSU) and Mrs. B. Jewel Young
(Librarian at GSU and Grambling State University Laboratory High School). Also, in
my role as an administrator at GSU, I had to engage with the ULS Board staff and
administration, and often I was tasked to represent GSU with the business
community in the Grambling-Ruston-Monroe area.
As a result of these and other experiences, I am uniquely prepared to
provide innovative and visionary leadership for Grambling State University that
builds on its heritage and rich traditions to meet the higher education needs and
challenges of the future. As Grambling embarks upon the selection of its next
President, it is critical that the new President not only meet the minimum
qualifications and experiences for the job, but also have a love for GSU and have
an understanding of the culture, history, and uniqueness of Grambling State
University and its relationship to the Grambling community and the state of
Louisiana. She/He will need to hit the ground running and have a plan on what
must be done to reinvent, revamp and revive her (GSU) to meet its unique role in
shaping higher education opportunities for its students moving forward. I feel
that I have the preferred qualifications and characteristics to lead Grambling State
University and make a difference in the lives of all persons associated with the
university.
My attached vitae shows that I have steadily moved up the ranks in the
academy – beginning my higher education career as an
Instructor/Counselor/Humanities Coordinator with the TRIO programs at Texas
Southern University in Houston, Texas. At Grambling State University, I served in
a variety of administrative positions beginning in August, 2002 (while at the same
time, I was a tenured Professor of Public Administration and Political Science, and
a member of the Graduate faculty), when I was appointed by then Acting
President, Dr. Neari F. Warner and the Board of the University of Louisiana
System to serve as Executive Assistant to the President. In this position, I
functioned as a senior advisor to the President, represented the President on
behalf of the university at different local, state, and national events, and as
directed or assigned by the President, provided supervision and oversight for
various units such as Institutional Advancement, Athletics, Student Affairs, etc. I
also served as the Grambling State University State Farm Bayou Classic
Coordinator, Acting Vice President for Student Affairs, Director of the Title III
Program (concurrently), all of which were in need of capable and competent
leadership. Upon the arrival of a new President in July, 2004, I returned full time
to the President’s office as Executive Assistant to the President for Special
Projects and successfully coordinated the transition and all new projects assigned
to me.
In August, 2008 I was selected via a national search to become Vice
President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Langston University
in Langston, Oklahoma where Dr. JoAnn W. Haysbert was President. In this
position, I had oversight of operations on three (3) campuses – Langston, Tulsa,
and Oklahoma City, supervised 50 full-time professional staff and managed $10
million of the University’s $34 million dollar budget. The Registrar’s Office, the
Office of Enrollment Management (which includes Admissions, Recruitment, and
Outreach), the Financial Aid Department, University Housing, Judicial Affairs, the
Office of Student Life, Student Activities and Organizations, Intramural Sports,
University Health Services, the Professional Counseling Center, and the Upward
Bound program reported to me. Under my leadership, some of the key
accomplishments made within the Division were:
Successfully restructured the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment
Management
Moved from manual to electronic processes for all work products within
the Registrar’s office
Successfully implemented electronic degree audits for all academic
departments
Improved Transfer Evaluation processes to enable transfer students to
know the course equivalency within the 1st semester of enrollment
Introduced an implemented document imaging of student records
Successfully partnered with the Department of Public Relations,
Academic Affairs and Institutional Advancement to implement Pre-
Enrollment campaigns each semester that have enhanced the
universities course offerings
Increased the number of students who pre-enrolled from 14% to 54%
within three years
Changed notification policy for students applying for graduation to
ensure that all graduation requirements are met which increased the
number of students who successfully graduated
Developed and implemented an In-House Professional Development Fall
and Spring retreat for all staff within the Division
Revised the University’s “Satisfactory Academic Progress” (SAP) policy
for clarity for our students, faculty and staff
Expanded the use of technology to communicate financial aid
information to students and parents
Improved the reconciliation process so that all federal programs are
now reconciled within 30 days
Led all universities in Oklahoma in enrollment increase in Fall 2011
Increased enrollment on all three (3) campuses each year of my tenure
Opened a new Student Success Center which houses offices for the Vice
President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Admissions,
Recruitment, Financial Aid, Student Government Association, Seminar
Room, Computer Room, Game Room, Dining Facilities, and the
University Bookstore
Opened a renovated Multi-Purpose Building that houses intramural
activities and campus fitness center
Throughout my thirty (30) plus years in higher education, I have learned
and understood that a dynamic academy serves a multitude of constituents and is
made of many parts. I am a team-oriented individual, community minded, and I
have the ability to maintain effective communication with all persons and
stakeholders involved to get the job done. I am considered by my colleagues,
students and others with whom I have worked as one who is a strong, creative
and persuasive leader with the ability to engage a diverse group of individuals and
organizations to unite and unify behind a shared mission.
Fiscal responsibility, fund-raising, expertise in budget management have
always been major components of my areas of responsibility during my
professional career. At every level, in both education and government, I have
demonstrated success in budgeting and managing fiscal resources. Also, my
fundraising experience has been demonstrated most clearly with my leadership of
the State Farm Bayou Classic, managing large budgets, and cultivating sponsor
relationships with corporate entities such Coca-Cola USA, McDonalds, Inc. Ford
Motor Company, Johnson Publishing Company, Ebony/Jet Magazines, and AARP.
I have been identified and recommended by three (3) university Presidents
to participate in some of the nations’ top Presidential training programs for future
College Presidents/Chancellors and other top higher education
leaders/administrators. They felt that I possessed the requisite temperament,
interpersonal skills, knowledge of university operations, enrollment management
and student success, fund-raising & friend-raising and government relations that
are critically important to successfully leading a college or university in the 21st
century.
In 2012, I was selected as an AASCU (American Association of State Colleges
and Universities) Millennium Leadership Protégé. This year long program is one
of the leading providers of executive leadership training for the next generation of
higher education leaders. In 2004, I was selected as one of ten (10)
Kellogg/NAFEO MIS Leadership Fellows. This year long program was a
Presidential Leadership initiative designed to train senior level administrators for
leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), and/or other minority
serving institutions. I also participated in the Executive Leadership Summit at
Hampton University in 2003 under the leadership of Dr. William Harvey, one of
the longest serving HBCU Presidents, and currently, part of the leadership team of
the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Because of these experiences and others, it is my belief that I possess the
knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead Grambling State University into the future.
As a scholar and academician, I celebrate opportunities to provide resources for
faculty and student scholarship, recruit the best qualified faculty, and increase
diversity among faculty, staff and students. As an administrator, I possess a
seriousness of purpose in problem-solving, establishing top quality university
services, strategic budget management, in the provision of advanced technology
to enhance learning outcomes, and a zealous and dedicated commitment to
academic excellence. My team oriented approach allows individual creativity and
the innovative capabilities of faculty, staff and students to emerge. This approach
has resulted in proven successful outcomes with university, regional, state, and
national constituents and the immediate community.
I believe that a 21st century educational leader must be one who can
advance and enhance a vision to move students toward developing totally so that
they can compete in an increasingly complex world. Your consideration of my
interest in the position of President of Grambling State University is very much
appreciated. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with members of the
selection committee.
Sincerely,
Angelia Young Jones, PhD.
Angelia Young Jones 3902 Palm Street
Houston, Texas 77004
(713) 993-6130 (H)
(318) 789-4209 (C)
ayjones33@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Ph. D. Political Science/Public Administration (1999)
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
M.P.A. Public Administration/Policy and Personnel (1984)
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
B. A. French/English (1978)
Grambling State University
Grambling, Louisiana
Certificate French (1977)
Catholic University of Anger
Angers, France
ADVANCED LEADERSHIP STUDIES
AASCU Millennium Leadership Protégé, (2012, Presidential)
Kellogg/NAFEO MSI Leadership Fellow, (2004-2005, Presidential)
Executive Leadership Summit, Hampton University, (2003, Presidential)
Gus T. Ridgel Chancellor’s Fellowship for Doctoral Study
ADMINSTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Langston University, Langston, OK (2008 - 2012)
Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
Grambling State University, Grambling, LA (1997 - 2008)
Tenured Professor of Public Administration & Political Science
Executive Assistant to the President for Special Projects
Acting Vice President for Student Affairs
Acting Director of Title III Programs
Bayou Classic Coordinator
Chief of Staff/Executive Assistant to the President
August 2014 – Present
Adjunct Professor of Political Science
Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, Texas 77446
Provide undergraduate advisement and instruction in Political Science and Legal
Studies
August 2012 – May, 2014
Visiting/Adjunct Professor of Public Administration & Political Science
Barbara Jordan/Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs
Texas Southern University
Houston, Texas 77021
Provide graduate and undergraduate advisement and instruction in Public Administration and
Political Science
September 2008 – July 2012
Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
Langston University
Langston, Oklahoma 73050
o Responsible for management and supervision of the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment
Management.
o Supervise and provide leadership for the following areas: Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Life,
Student Housing, Judicial Affairs, Admissions, Recruitment and Outreach, Professional
Counseling Center, University Health Center and the Student Success Center.
o Prepare and manage all budgets for the Division totaling more than $10 million.
o Established and implemented Recruitment and Retention Plan.
o Planned and implemented new security safeguards for students, faculty, and staff.
o Member of the President’s Administrative Council. o Member of the President’s Executive Council.
o Member of COSA (Council of Student Affairs).
January 1997 - September 2008 (Various/Concurrent Positions)
Grambling State University
Grambling, Louisiana 71245
Associate Professor (Tenured)
Department of Political Science and Public Administration
August 2002 – September 2008
o Provided graduate and undergraduate instruction in Public Administration, Public Health, and
Political Science; participated on committees, councils, task force; served as guest speaker for
various organizations and wrote articles on community based interventions and empowerment
programs.
Acting Vice President for Student Affairs
August 2002 – July 2004
o Responsible for management and supervision of the Division of Student Affairs.
o Supervised and provided leadership for the following areas: Student Life, Student Housing,
University Police, Judicial Affairs, Admissions, Recruitment and Outreach, Professional
Counseling Center, University Health Center, Student Union, University Food Services, Retention,
Student Government and Intramural Sports.
o Prepare and manage all budgets for the Division totaling more than $20 million.
o Established and implemented Recruitment and Retention Plan.
o Planned and implemented new security safeguards for students, faculty, and staff.
o Member of the President’s Cabinet.
o Member of the President’s Executive Council.
Executive Assistant to the President for Special Projects
July 2004 – February 2006
o Advised the President on strategies and methods to improve the University’s operational
effectiveness; ensured that policies and procedures approved by the University’s administrators
were implemented; executed presidential and University special projects as assigned by the
President and, on behalf of the President, worked to implement executive level decisions on internal
matters to accomplish the mission of the University.
o Established the Foundation for International Programs by developing a scholarship program,
establishing the criteria for scholarships, developing brochures and handbooks for international
programs, establishing and executing recruitment efforts for international students, and developing
initial applications.
o Initiated, planned, and coordinated the President’s Breast Cancer Awareness Program in
conjunction with the Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus (October, 2004).
o Served as liaison for an Articulation Agreement between Hostas College, Bronx, New York and
GSU resulting in GSU accepting Hostas College curriculum credit hours, creating a more diverse
campus for GSU as mandated by the State and an increase in enrollment for GSU.
o Coordinated student outreach activities from the President’s office with other colleges and the
community in an effort to increase visibility and strengthen the University’s brand.
Head Coach
Honda All –Star Challenge Team
August 2001- May 2006
o Prepared GSU students to participate in local, regional, and national academic quiz bowl
competitions; provided guidance and advice on strategies and methods to improve the team’s
overall effectiveness; planned and conducted campus and regional tournaments.
Bayou Classic Coordinator
August 2002- February 2006
o The State Farm Bayou Classic is a multi-million dollar weekend activity that features two rival
football teams, Grambling State University and Southern University A&M College. This
spectacular event attracts crowds in excess of 80,000 patrons, and generates profits that exceed
more than $100 million. Duties and responsibilities of the Coordinator for this monumental activity
included, but were not limited to:
o Managed event with a state/local economic impact in excess of $150 million.
o Coordinated all logistics including contract negotiations for use of the Superdome, hotel
rooms, conference rooms, food & beverages, etc.
o Coordinated and supervised more than 10 separate events associated with the Bayou Classic
Weekend.
o Supervised event ticket sales, distribution and profits.
o Supervised and coordinated program content, program sales, and all aspects of vendor
participation.
o Supervised all sponsor appearances and financial endeavors.
Acting Director of Title III Programs
February 2005- February 2006
o Ensured the success of the Title III Programs. Managed all phases of the program, such as planning,
development and implementation; supervised budget management; maintained communication
among key personnel, and assisted staff to evaluate project products and performance. Established
and maintained effective communication with the President to ensure that the program’s operation
was consistent with the goal of the overall institutional development plan.
o Ensured the development of efficient and effective evaluation systems to measure total institutional
development. Executed a liaison function between project component leadership personnel and the
President. Coordinated the activities in such a way as to facilitate maximum utilization of staff and
other program resources. Assisted the President in his efforts to respond effectively to the
requirements of an approved reporting system. Was selected to serve as a member of the HBCU’S
Title III Administrators’ Executive Board’s Public Relations Committee.
Executive Assistant to the President
Office of the President
August 2001- July 2004
o Advised the President on strategies and methods to improve the University’s operational
effectiveness; ensured that policies and procedures approved by the University’s administration are
implemented; conferred on behalf of the President with University governing boards; interacted
and negotiated with administrative officials, business executives, legislators, government officials,
community and civic groups and alumni to promote the University’s goal, objectives and policies
as well as public service objectives; investigated conflicts and problems within the University, and
on behalf of the President, worked to implement executive level decisions on internal matters to
accomplish the mission of the University.
Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science and Public Administration January 1997 – August 2002
Provided graduate and undergraduate instruction in Public Administration, Public Health,
and Political Science; participated on committee, councils, task forces and conferences, made
speeches, wrote articles on community based interventions and empowerment programs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 1995 – January 1997
Bureau Chief
Bureau of Chronic Disease Control
Missouri Department of Health
Columbia, Missouri 65203
o Managed community empowerment and surveillance programs; monitored the development of
statewide coalitions; supervised program coordinators responsible for statewide programs
directed toward high risk populations; provided guidance in the development of program
objectives, implementation activities, and intervention; and provide guidance in determining
accomplishment and program evaluation. Was responsible for preparation of budget,
monitoring expenditures, preparation of contacts, consultant to health organizations and other
interested in chronic disease program prevention activities.
September 1991 – January 1995
Diabetes Coordinator
Missouri Diabetes Control Program
Bureau Chronic Disease Control
Missouri Department of Health
Columbia, Missouri 65203
o Planned, directed and evaluated the non-medical aspects of the statewide
Diabetes/Cardiovascular disease program through prevention, detection, education and
nutritional assessment ; prepared written document and reports to include state plans, project
proposals and other special reports from contraction agencies in Kansas City, St. Louis and
Southeast Missouri, as requested by the
Bureau chief
o Monitored a system of program evaluation through the establishment of reporting procedures,
appropriate data analysis and on site visitations with concentration on nutritional guidelines
toward preventing diabetes and high blood pressure; monitored and evaluated diabetes and
other chronic disease programs directed toward the elderly and low-income throughout the
state of Missouri; participated on committees, councils, task forces and conference, made
speeches, wrote articles/reports and conducted meetings on CVD/Diabetes programs.
August 1990 – May 1995
Graduate Instructor
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, Missouri 65211
o Provided academic instruction in Introductory Political Science courses; provided academic
advisement and counseling.
September 1986 – May 1987
Instructor (Adjunct Faculty)
Department of English
Grambling State University
Grambling, Louisiana 71245
o Provided academic instruction in all areas of English; provided academic advisement and
counseling; developed tutorial support activities for the Division of Humanities.
January 1981- August 1986
Instructor/Counselor/ Humanities Coordinator
Special Services Program
Texas Southern University
Houston, Texas 77004
o Provided academic advisement, counseling and instructional aide in areas of expertise ( Public
Administration, English and Developmental Education); supervised all tutorial activities;
developed, promoted and scheduled all non-credit courses conducted through the Special Services
Program; Identified new course area and developed seminars and workshops in response to
program needs; wrote program brochures; wrote, edited and published newsletter regarding all
program and university activities relating to the Special Services Program.
GRANTS FUNDED
$5,000,000, 2012 – 2017 – Department of Education (TRIO) - Langston University Upward Bound
Program
$ 650,000, 2010 – 2012 – Oklahoma Department of Health - Langston University Professional
Counseling Center
$ 150,000, 2009 – 2010 – Department of Health and Human Services (Aids Education & Prevention) –
Langston University Professional Counseling Center and University Health Clinic Services
$ 200,000, 2010 -2011 – Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education – Langston University
Admissions and Recruitment Travel Grant
$4,800,000, 2006 – 2010 – Department of Education (Title III) – Grambling State University Title III
Program
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
“The Role of Mentoring and its impact on Developing Effective Student Affairs Professionals in
Historically Black Colleges and Universities”, Oklahoma Association Annual Meeting of Student
Affairs Professionals, Oklahoma State University, (Stillwater, Oklahoma), August 2011.
“Division of Student Affairs and its relations to Student Success in the Academy”; Oklahoma
Council of Student of Affairs Professionals Annual Meeting, Oklahoma State Board of Regents,
(Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), January 2010.
“The 2008 Presidential Election and the Role of Race in American Society”; Louisiana Political
Science Association Annual Meeting, University of Louisiana-Monroe, (Monroe, Louisiana),
April 2008.
“The Differences in fruit and Vegetable Daily Consumption Between Whites and African-
Americans”: Tenth Region VII Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Conference: “Partners for
Health Disease Prevention: A Call to Action “(Omaha, NE), June1996.
“Health Care and Risk Management in Downsizing Environment”: Conference of Minority
Public Administration 1995 National Conference, (Savannah, GA) February 1995.
“Public Policy Diabetes, and the Missouri Black Community: Developing Public Policy for the
Future”: New constituency integration in the Policy Process, American Political Science
Association 90th Annual meeting. (New York, NY), September 1994.
“Diabetes-Related End-State Renal Disease in Missouri: Trends and Variations by Age and
Race”: Missouri Medicine, June 1994 Vol. 91, No.6, Page, 287. Urriola-Acheson, A, sharp DJ,
Kruse KH, Austin DE, Weaver .AY Brownson RC
“Reducing Health Disparities and Reaching Year 2000 Goals: An Overview of the Prevalence of
Diabetes in Minority Populations Using Missouri Health Data “. Diabetes Prevention and
Control: Formula for the Future, 1994 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Diabetes
Translation Conference, (Atlanta, GA), May 1994.
Statewide Surveillance Systems: Sampling Problems for Minority Health Data”: Diabetes and
Minorities: Access to Health Care and Education, 1994 National Conference sponsored by
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, ( Washington, D.C.) April 1994.
“Missouri Diabetes Control Program”: diabetes and Blindness Seminar, diabetics Division of the
Diabetes”: Missouri Medicine, December 1993 Vol. 90, No. 12, Page 751. Weaver AY,
Brownson RC, Wilkerson JC, Akinbola, PA Jackson-Thompson J.
“Strategies for Successful Diabetes Interventions”: Missouri Local Health Department
Administrators, (Jefferson City, MO), September 1992.
“Health Issues in the Black Community”: African-American and Health Care in Missouri,
University of Missouri-Columbia, sponsored by Black Studies Program and the Black Culture
Center (Columbia, MO), November 1991.
SCHOLASTIC HONORS
Lambda Iota Tau Literacy Honor Society
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
CODIFIL French Government Scholarship to Study Abroad
BOARD/COMMISSION MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Wesley Foundation at Langston, Oklahoma (2011 – present)
Member, Council of Oklahoma Student Affairs Vice Presidents (2008 – 2012)
Member, Lincoln Total Community Action Center Board (2001-2008)
Member, Lincoln Parish 911 Commission (2001-2008)
Member, Lincoln Parish Long-Range Planning Commission (2001-2008)
Member, National African American Coalition for Health (1991-1997)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society for Public Administration
NAFEO (National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education)
Academy of Management
American Diabetes Association
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
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