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Coppin State University
One Hundred Seventeenth Annual Spring Commencement
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Physical Education Complex Arena
Baltimore, Maryland
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President’s Message
Greetings,
To members of the graduating class of 2017, faculty, administra-tors, honored guests, alumni, parents, colleagues and friends, University’s 117th Commencement Ceremony. Today, we share a common sense of excitement and pride as our students, your loved ones and friends, are conferred degrees, acknowledgments and accolades that they have worked so hard to achieve.
Coppin State University is an anchor institution that has contrib-uted significantly to the greatness of our city, state and nation. Our commitment to education, service, and community is what has guided us for more than a century. Graduates, as you prepare to leave Coppin, know that you have become guardians of this University’s rich history and legacy. As such, you are now part of a history that provides the context and the founda-tion for greatness.
Your tenure at Coppin has shaped and created a foundation that supports a better life for you, and by extension, for others who you will encounter. Your journey to this point may have seemed challenging as you coped with rigorous course loads or faced other worries that sometimes put your graduation in doubt. Through it all, you remained faithful to your goal–a symbol of your determination and the value you place on your Coppin education. The entire family of our great University honors your achievement.
As you commence the next phase of your life’s journey, know that the world, especially your community, needs capable men and women of courage, commitment and vision. I expect you to excel, and continue to build a positive relationship with your alma-mater. We have every confidence in you, as you have already demonstrated that you are more than ready to answer the call.
As you join the ranks of the many proud and successful Coppin alumni, we thank you for allowing the Coppin family to share in this journey with you. Congratulations on reaching this signifi-cant milestone. I wish you continued success as you pursue your careers, follow your dreams and make us all Coppin proud.
Sincerely,
Maria Thompson, Ph.D.
President
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Commencement Speaker Val Traore
A visionary leader with extensive experience and success in transforming organizations from good to great, Val is highly skilled in creating and executing strategically competitive growth plans, developing high performance senior and executive leadership teams, leading strategic fundraising campaigns, and building prosperous relationships with various segments of the community at large.
Val’s background in the nonprofit sector is extensive. She has more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience working at hunger-relief organizations in Baltimore, Chicago and New York. In her current role as CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey, she has overall responsibility for the strategic, programmatic, financial, and management operations of the $13M nonprofit organization based in New Jersey. She leads the communication of the vision and program objectives to internal and external constituencies and works
Philadelphia Inquirer, ABC and NBC TV, to name a few. She’s received several awards for her work, including Minority Business Leader of the Year 2011, Heroine of the Year 2011, Brava Woman of the Year 2012, 2012 South Jersey Super Women: 40 Women Making a Difference, 2012 Camden County Woman of the Month, 2014 SJBusiness Journal: Person of the Month and 2014 Mutual of America Hometown Hero .
She holds an executive certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Stanford University and a B.S. in Management from Coppin State University. Val is a trustee of Coppin State University Foundation Board, member of Rotary International and a volunteer for several causes that includes adult literacy, women’s self- sufficiency and empowerment, youth mentoring, social enterprising and anti-hunger initiatives.
Val is a persuasive public speaker with the ability to use passion and mission as to drive higher brand awareness, increased contributions and higher volunteer engagement. Val Traore couples her technical savvy with an insatiable thirst for innovation and “out of the box” thinking.
collaboratively with the Board of Trustees in formulating policies, developing strategies, raising funds and achieving performance goals. Since her arrival in 2006, Val has increased the organization’s fundraising base by 500%, tripled its offering of programs and other services, raised its efficiency rating to the highest level of four stars (Charity Navigator) and has uniquely positioned the organization for its next stage of growth.
Her other work has been with City Harvest, based in New York City for which she oversaw a network of 850 emergency feeding programs and developed the phenomenal Mobile Market. Mobile Market. now in its 10th year of operation, was designed to bring fresh and affordable produce to economically disadvantaged communities in New York City. She also worked for Feeding America: The Nation’s Food Bank Network based in Chicago. In her role there, Val traveled extensively throughout the country advising food banks and food rescue organizations in areas of strategic development, organizational management, board development, and financial and facilities management.
Val’s work in the anti-hunger movement has been profiled in leading print, television and radio broadcast such as Black Enterprise, Philadelphia Business Journal, Courier Post,
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School of Graduate Studies 6
College of Arts, Sciences and Education 6
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences 8
College of Business 16
Schoolo of Graduate Studies 17
College of Health Professions 17
Honors and Recognitions 19
Commencement Information 24
University Officials 26
Contents
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Commencement Program, 10 am
President Maria Thompson, Ph.D., Presiding
PROCESSION AL
Mr. Charles Arnett, Pianist
MUSIC AL A NTHEMS MS. A NDRE A HOLDCL AW, C’ 14, SOPR A NO
Star Spangled Banner – Lyrics and Music by Francis Scott Key
Lift Every Voice and Sing – Lyrics by James Weldon Johnson, Music by J. Rosamond Johnson
INVOC ATION
Reverend Charles Mercer The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin
WELCOME
President Thompson
GREE TINGS
Regent D’Ana Johnson, J.D., University System of Maryland, Board of Regents
Ms. Rigel Moore, President, Coppin State Student Government Association
INTRODUCTION OF SPE AKER
President Thompson
COMMENCEMENT A DDRESS
Ms. Val Traore
MUSIC AL SELECTION
Ms. Andrea Holdclaw
PRESENTATION OF C A NDIDATES FOR DEGREES
Dr. Keith Williamson Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
CONFERR AL OF DEGREES
President Thompson
SCHOOL OF GR A DUATE STUDIES
COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES A ND EDUC ATION
COLLEGE OF BEHAVIOR AL A ND SOCIAL SCIENCES
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A DMINISTR ATION OF OATH TO SECOND LIE TEN A NT C A NDIDATES
Captain Sharayah Smith Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC
STUDENT A DDRESS
Ms. Jean Tilghman, 2017 Senior Class President
RECOGNITION OF HONORS Provost Williamson
ALUMNI INDUCTION
Dr. Mary Owens-Southhall President, Coppin State University Alumni Association
PRESIDENTIAL TRIBUTE A ND CLOSING
President Thompson
THE ALMA MATER
Mr. Kevin Carr C’2004, C’2006 Hail to Thee, Coppin – Lyrics by Miles W. Connor
BENEDICTION
Reverend Mercer
RECESSION AL
Mr. Arnett
Audience: Please remain seated until platform guests, faculty and graduates have exited the arena.
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School of Graduate Studies and College of Arts, Sciences and Education C A NDIDATES FOR MA STER’S DEGREES
Master of Arts in Teaching
India D. Coombs-MartinB.A., St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 2007Political Science
Shanequa A. ThompsonB.S., Coppin State University, 2002Liberal Arts
Master of Education in Special Education
Lauren A. BennB.S., Brenau University, 2006 History/Political Science
Mercy G. BundiB.S. Kenyatta University, 1991Home Economics
Donnell L. Cole B.A., Salisbury University, 2004 Political Science Durante L. FieldsB.S., Towson University, 1999American History
Shannon S. ShawB.S., Coppin State University, 2009Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Education in Contemporary Educational Leadership
Ronald Drummond B.S., Bowie State University, 1996Social Work
Yira Rawlins-PrinsB.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2011Modern Language, Linguistics and Intercultural Communication
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Sherman R. Barksdale IIIB.S., Morgan State University, 2008Business Administration
Melissa M. BatchelorB.S., Coppin State University, 2010Early Childhood Education
Stacy R. Fleet B.S., Coppin State University, 2004 General Science Noah D. Kallish B.A., University of Maryland College Park, 2002 Education Giselle A. McCoyB.A., Queens College, 2001Psychology
Carol E. PattersonB.E., University of the West Indies, 2004Managing Learning Difficulties
Master of Science in Adult and Continuing Education
Barbara C. DixonB.A., Coppin State University, 1985Early Childhood Education
Kyle J. LockeB.S., Coppin State University, 2002Management Science
Nakia McKinleyB.S., Coppin State University, 2012Early Childhood Education
Damien A. MontgomeryB.S., Bowie State University, 2010Communication Media
Helena J. Vaughn-BellB.S., Coppin State University, 1988Special Education
Yolanda D. Yates-DiopB.A., Morris College, 1998Liberal Arts
C A NDIDATES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Biology & Life Sciences
Kazim R. Ackie Michael A. AderinkolaShahida AkhterEniola BanjoMariah W. BenjaminNefertiti A. BrownBriana N. CarterMiriam EkwuruPeter E. EzeAndrea E. Faw
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School of Graduate Studies and College of Arts, Sciences and Education
Carentxa I. GoedeMelissa J. GomesNajah B. HameedKirstie V. HughesLemya JohnsonKeyonise M. JohnsonChisomaga R. MaduforTonia M. MatthewsUchenna OkoronkwoTelia E. ParkerOnyea A. RandallSarah L. RosenburghAkia N. SaundersKesha A. Silvera, Magna Cum LaudeCraig B. J. SimonBrije S. Smith, Magna Cum LaudeAshley A. StevensonJasmine A. Stukes, Cum LaudePrecious TeasleyDeanah N. ThomasMeiona A. UnderdueAisha D. Ward, Cum Laude
Chemistry
Kazim R. AckieAnster Joyus Charles, Magna Cum LaudeCarentxa Iryva Goede, Summa Cum LaudeDeneen Monee’ GordonChisomaga Rowland Madufor, Magna Cum LaudeKamilla Tikoh SesayCharlyne Alexandria Smith
Computer Science
Lawrence A. Fejokwu, Cum LaudeAndrew J. BaughGregory D. HillTerrell T. Hull Iyoha IraborOlubusayo A. LadelokunVictor U. OnyenzeKeena C. Samuels, Cum LaudeJavon L. Summers
Dance
Iyana C. McNeillAsia N. Williams
Early Childhood Education
Candrea C. ChambersTia J. DupreeDe’Anna D. Green, Cum LaudeJasmine D. LewisAlexis L. LoganShawntrice H. MackJuanita A. Williams
Early Childhood Education/ Human Development
Janel A. AshtonSheila C. Butler
Staci M. GriffinTyeshia M. JarmonRhondalla E. Nicholson-MaddoxPatricia A. WalkerShannon Whitfield-Gamble Deyayrra A. AlstonShainna M. AsheHannah W. BenjaminStacey L. FowlkesSantisha R. GilliamShantaye J. HaskinsImani HuntTierra M. MacerPatricia A. MincyStephanie O. NewmanCrystal M. SmithChanell Spencer, Cum LaudeRayana A. YoungErin M. SimsShantell Whitfield
Elementary Education
Jasmine D. Burton, Summa Cum LaudeTakira J. Gray Dion T. JonesArlene M. Marshall Stanford, Magna Cum LaudeHope J. Morgan, Summa Cum LaudeTracy N. StephensonTrinity B. StevensMaria N. White
English
De’Ja I. AlstonMelody R. Colbert
Geography
Jason J. Jones
Global Studies
Mfon N. UdoAngella Waiya
History
Kenneth L. Jackson
Mathematics
Michael D. James, Magna Cum Laude Charlyne A. Smith, Summa Cum LaudeAshley C. Soto
Urban Arts Production
Aaron B. AndrohBrandi A. BellTyler N. BrownMonique CurtisZiral E. M. FrisbySierra A. UpshawTayquan E. Upshur
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School of Graduate Studies College of Behavioral and Social Sciences C A NDIDATES FOR MA STER’S DEGREES
Master of Education in Rehabilitation Counseling
Tasha N. AllenB.S., Coppin State University, 2013Rehabilitation Services
Sylvie R. AouelyB.S., Coppin State University, 2006Applied Psychology
Tamika N. AsheB.S., Coppin State University, 2014Interdisciplinary Studies
Melissa D. BrooksB.S., Coppin State University, 2014Social Work
Aisha S. FieldsB.S., Coppin State University, 2003Social Work
Cindy T. FisherB.S., Coppin State University, 2013Interdisciplinary Studies
Sandra GreenB.S., Coppin State University, 2009Criminal JusticeM.S., Coppin State University, 2011
Maranda C. HairstonB.A., Sojourner-Douglass College, 2012Social Work
Danielle S. HarringtonB.S., Coppin State University, 2012Applied Psychology
Regina A. JacksonB.S., York College of Pennsylvania, 1987Computer Information Systems
Donald L. JohnsonB.S., Coppin State University, 2010Rehabilitation Services
Kevin M. KittrellB.S., Coppin State University, 2014Rehabilitation Services
Rayon F. LawrenceB.S., Coppin State University, 2012Social Science
Shavon J. MontgomeryB.S., Coppin State University, 2014Applied Psychology
George NealyB.S., Bowie State College, 1987Business Administration
Felix OriakhiB.S., Coppin State University, 2006Applied Psychology
Angela D. RobinsonB.S., Coppin State University, 1982Management Science
Reginald ScottB.S., Coppin State University, 2011Applied Psychology
Victor D. SofoB.Ed., University of EDU, 2006Education
Linnea S. WaymanB.S., University of Baltimore, 2006Applied Information Technology
Oviston J. WelchB.S., Sacred Heart University, 2000Social Science
Master of Sccience in Addiction Counseling
Donna C. Allen B.S., Coppin State University, 2013Applied Psychology
Leslie M. BaldwinB.S., Coppin State University, 2014Applied Psychology
Leron A. BaucumB.S., Coppin State University, 2008Applied Psychology
James L. BlannonB.S., Coppin State University, 2011Rehabilitation Services
Jequetta L. BorumB.S., Coppin State University, 2009Applied Psychology
Princess Carol O. EdenojieB.S., Coppin State University, 2010Social Science
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School of Graduate Studies College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Evangeline A. Gantt
B.S., Coppin State University, 2010Applied Psychology
Angela A. GriffinB.A., Sojourner Douglass College, 2013Addictions and Substance Abuse
Josephine HarrisB.S., Lincoln University, 1999Psychology
Teresa A. HarveyB.S., Coppin State University, 2014Applied Psychology
Juliah R. KangaraB.Ed., Kenyatta University, 1989Education
Tamara N. KellyB.S., Morgan State University, 2000Business Management
Julia B. MayB.S., Coppin State University, 2012 Criminal Justice
Alexander A. ObodoB.A., Bishop College, 1984Management
Gloria D. Piper-DorseyB.S., Coppin State University, 2015Applied Psychology
Tony C. ShawB.S., Coppin State University, 2010Applied Psychology
Priscilla TaylorB.S.W., Coppin State University, 2015Social Work
Charniece M. WilkesB.S., Coppin State University, 2010Applied Psychology
Master of Science in Criminal JusticeAlbany P. BlakemoreB.S., University of Missouri St. Louis, 2008Criminal Justice
James P. HowellB.S., Coppin State University, 2000Criminal Justice
Rodney L. IzzardB.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 1993Criminal Justice
Tia D. MontgomeryB.S., Coppin State University, 2015Criminal Justice Andre A. OsborneB.S., Coppin State University, 2013Criminal Justice
Sandra D. RayB.S., Coppin State University, 2014Criminal Justice
Monyai S. StukesB.S., Stevenson University, 2014Criminal Justice
Ashley S. WashingtonB.S., Coppin State University, 2012Criminal Justice
Rafell C. WilliamsB.S., Stevenson University, 2012Interdisciplinary Studies
Marquita A. WilsonB.S., Coppin State University, 2006Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Human Services Administration
Kirk D. Carrington IIB.S., Morgan State University, 2005Marketing
Christopher A. ChisleyB.S., Coppin State University, 2015Management
Lakesha M. DavisB.S., Coppin State University, 2007Criminal Justice
Teeya S. GlasgowB.S., Coppin State University, 2014Criminal Justice
Kristin HooperB.A., Wilberforce University, 2012Rehabilitation Services
William T. JerniganB.A., St. Francis Xavier University, 2004Sociology
Bryan A. JoynerB.S., Coppin State University, 2010Management Science
Michele LewisB.A., Saint Augustine’s College, 1983Psychology
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Pauline McKessonB.S., Coppin State University, 2015 Non-Profit Leadership
Wade D. McLaughlinB.S., Coppin State University, 2003Liberal Arts
Ernestine Richardson-WattsB.A., Sojourner-Douglass CollegeHuman Services
Tchay M. SnyderB.S., Coppin State University, 2007Criminal Justice
Anthony W. TaylorB.S., Coppin State University, 2014Biology
Taliesha S. WhitakerB.S., Coppin State University, 2003Management Science
C A NDIDATES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Applied Psychology
Donna M. AsheBarbara B. BaileyJustina K. BanksChristina N. BarnesStella BisonaAntwan D. BoldenRichelle O. BowmanAngel D. BoydAniya A.V. BrownLakia M. BrownTiara A. BrownChanelle M. Burnette, Magna Cum LaudeMarquia S. CareyAdonis Y. CaverBetty J. ChambersShanice R. CummingsD’Angela D. DavisDeborah M. DurantChelsea R. EldridgeTykira A. Evans Denise I. Finley Carla B. FlemmingsVondell ForbesEboney J. FowlerKimberly M. GloverDante A. GriffinDaniel G. GriffinFrank E. Haddix, Summa Cum LaudeAndria M. HallLakia M. HannaDiamond S. HarrisErica S. HarrisKatrina Y. Harris, Magna Cum LaudeBria A. HarveyJune L. Haskins
Tawanda C. HolderKeyaira L. HowardMylene HoyteIhuoma IheukwumereJoyce A. JoynerAlicia A. KerberAyo N. LambertisBriona J. Lee, Cum LaudeTyasia M. Love TurnbullAnisa A. Lyder, Cum LaudeRashike K. Martin , Cum LaudeDenise C. Matthews, Cum LaudeLauren D. McCulloughRigel A. Moore, Cum LaudeCasey M. MorrisTangala D. NoreElizabeth M. Penny, Summa Cum LaudeGiovanni P. Pierre, Cum LaudeShemika R. PigottOctavia C. PrattChavon M. PulleyAndrea T. ReubenAmbar M. RoblesShanell SeemungalFatu M. SoniiRacquel S. SparksBreanna N. Spencer, Cum LaudePatrice S. SpencerSasha S. SpriggsTyler A. ThomasJamilla M. ThompsonJean A. Tilghman, Cum LaudeRene D. TruittEbony T. TurnerClive A. WilliamsEdward A. Williams, Cum LaudeGaylord WilsonChioma N. Wosu
Criminal Justice
Crystal O. BakerRonaldo A. BallCassandra Y. BarberAndrew J. BaughIra E. BonnerShanar T. BootheLesleigh A. Boyd-DavisFranklin L. BrownTaylor J. BrunsonShanieka S. BryanKatherine S.N. ChisholmLeah A. CooperAlicia V. CrossFrances E. DaughtryMarcus B. EdwardsDarion M. ElcockKingsley N. Emelogu, Magna Cum LaudeTameira N. FieldsAdrionna D. FleetAngelique R. GladdenKelsey D. GouldVerona J. Grant
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Kenya J. Hall-PhyallErica M. Hamilton Amber R. HardenTerry HarrisMichel T. HarrisFabian A. Hayles Jr., Cum LaudeKhiara A. HolmesShonda S. JacksonDevin M. JohnsonTonye’ N. KennerBrandon C. LeeKerry L. LewisShanika D. LewisGenesis M. LucasAlexis A. MarshKimberly A. McCameyTaschelle M. McQueenCharles M. MuondiZalayah N. MyersMaurice PorteeNatalie N. PrestonLisa Y. RashardSuzy C. SchairerFrancis M. SegboJoezette M. SivelsEricka T. SpencerLinnard V. StoreyTyrone S. ToranGideon O. Uzoho, Cum LaudeJason W. Williams
Interdisciplinary Studies
Clinton B. Arnold IIIBetty A. BeaneJerri W. BobbittTelesha R. CampbellLukenia L. Carroll, Cum LaudeJazzmon S. ClarkMarcia B. ClayJacqueline A. CoatesYarmisha L. CofieldKevin L. Gaskins, Cum LaudeAshley M. Gates-Mcrae Sharde’ M. HilliardKiara N. HopsonVeria O. HortonJonquil E. IshwayKala M. JenkinsJune M. LewisLezley C. LewisKeshia LillyBryanna Z. MayoChenita E. Mc KoyRoshanda McDonaldPatricia NealAllar NesmithShaunice L. PowellJantae K. TaylorDaniel C. ThompsonAugustus A. ThorntonJames C. WarthenKenisha A. Williams
Non-Profit Leadership
Irisha Burrell, Cum LaudeLatease M. HodgeCharletha Moore
Political Science
Dijoneé D. ChesterMarkesha M. FantroyBrandon JacobsChristodia S. ForsonNajla J. HowellMoshe K. NewellKeith J. ShiversMaureen C. Washington
Rehabilitation
Sage MasonStephanie A. DavidNeshiya B. ThorntonJomelia M. WattsChristina T. Wilmer Social Science
Britni A. BriscoeAsia D. DixonSheryl T. FlytheSamiyah A. HodgesNneka C. IdeliBria M. JacksonTiffany L. StewartChioma N. Wosu, Magna Cum Laude
Social Work
Phyllis R. AliJemeila D. Arrington-DunnNicole S. BaileyRobert B. BarnesKadie A. Barrett, Cum LaudeVonsheika L. Brown-Scott, Cum LaudeRhonda L. Bruce-GoodwynAshley N. Burton QuickleyJasmine C. CooperToni V. Darbey-ElNicole L. DardenOllie P. DorseyKaren Dow, Cum LaudeErica L. DuboseNnenna D. EzehPrincess J. GrenlearLynette L. HarryEllisa C. HartyAnthony G. HillBriana K. HopkinsDanielle L. HunterRonke F. IziogoShenika M. JohnsonYolanda N. JohnsonJennifer P. JonesQuiana T. Jordan
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Maria I. Laury-BacoatIvory G. MarvinThomasina M. McCallumSam E. McClenon, Cum LaudeJamire C. McElveenNarissa D. PalmerDeidre L. ReederEchola M. ReidSonya Y. RiceSteven B. Sandler, Summa Cum LaudeDamond ShawKarrie L. Smith, Magna Cum LaudeTernika D. Stone, Magna Cum LaudeShante M. TaylorZaaira I. TuckerAndra M. WatersTamika L. WilliamsClarissa N. WilsonAisha Wright-ElAshley L. Yates
Sociology
Tashauna L. Burnette, Cum LaudeLouise E. ElliottGeorgia FranklinJerome E. HillDenise P. Simpson, Magna Cum LaudeAshley M. SmithRashard G. Todd
Urban Studies
Deja S. MearsMichael A. Ogletree Jr.Wanda C. Parks
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Commencement Program, 3pm
President Maria Thompson, Ph.D., Presiding
PROCESSION AL
Mr. Charles Arnett, Pianist
MUSIC AL A NTHEMS
Ms. Elizabeth Duncan, C’ 2017 Star Spangled Banner – Lyrics and Music by Francis Scott Key
Lift Every Voice and Sing – Lyrics by James Weldon Johnson, Music by J. Rosamond Johnson
INVOC ATION
Reverend Ramelle McCall The Church of the Holy Trinity
WELCOME
President Thompson
GREE TINGS
Regent D’Ana Johnson, J.D., University System of Maryland, Board of Regents
Ms. Rigel Moore, President, Coppin State Student Government Association
INTRODUCTION OF SPE AKER
President Thompson
COMMENCEMENT A DDRESS
Ms. Val Traore
MUSIC AL SELECTION
Ms. Elizabeth Duncan
PRESENTATION OF C A NDIDATES FOR DEGREES
Dr. Keith Williamson Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
CONFERR AL OF DEGREES
President Thompson
SCHOOL OF GR A DUATE STUDIES
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
COLLEGE OF HE ALTH PROFESSIONS
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A DMINISTR ATION OF OATH TO SECOND LIEUTEN A NT C A NDIDATES
Captain Sharayah Smith Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC
STUDENT A DDRESS
Ms. Jean Tilghman, 2017 Senior Class President
RECOGNITION OF HONORS Provost Williamson
ALUMNI INDUCTION
Dr. Mary Owens-Southhall President, Coppin State University Alumni Association
PRESIDENTIAL TRIBUTE A ND CLOSING REMARKS
President Thompson
THE ALMA MATER
Mr. Kevin Carr C’2004, C’2006
BENEDICTION
Reverend McCall
RECESSION AL
Mr. Arnett
Audience: Please remain seated until platform guests, faculty and graduates have exited the arena.
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College of Business
C A NDIDATES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Accounting
Delroy A. DavisCorey D. Chisolm, Magna Cum LaudeAlaric L. CokerKadeem K. CurtisShakiara C. DyerShaun D. Evans- WheatleyAzizat M. FamuditimiKumani S. Kee, Magna Cum LaudeBrittany A. Richmond, Cum LaudeNierra J. Rosilla, Cum LaudeDawntrell S. Thomas Entertainment Management
Mariah D. Barron, Cum LaudeDavaughn M. DillahuntyElizabeth DuncanKatria S. MartinLauraetta Tucker
Management
Quentin T. BeaufordQuiana D. BlakeJoseph A. CaldwellJoy A. CarterDeandra K. Daniel, Summa Cum LaudeIndia Y. P. DeahlSuzanna M. EldridgeSharon L. FolksO’Naya L. Frazier, Cum LaudeTiyana R. HodgesAyesha M. HuntNicholas J. Hunter-JonesDevin C. JamesKamila M. Jernigan, Magna Cum LaudeAbdul Karim S. KargboChristian B. KesseeDushawn L. LoveReginald A. LoveElizabeth Matos-AnthonyRobert A. MatthewsRotimi O. OlurinShania O. PeacockThao-My PhamdangBrianna S. ScalesAndrew L. ScottTania N. SnowdenNoelle E. Woingust
Management Science
Aubrey S. Edwards
Management Information Systems
Danielle T. Marvin Lashay C. McConneaughey, Cum LaudeAriel S. SmithJarvis B. StatenKiara E. Wright
Marketing
Kiersten L. BondKyammber BrownSeth A. JohnsonSean Morris
Sports Management
Curtis W. BlandFatima ButlerChukwuemeka C. ChiazorJulius S. ColemanPhillip J. CrispGeorge R. DragonLatisha S. EdwardsCrystal R. EdwardsEbony S. Gibson Breana M. Hagwood, Magna Cum LaudeValerie N. Hall-Butler, Cum LaudeKiana M. Harvey Izais D. HicksPatryse A. HillDominique N. JacksonKatrina M. Jeffrey, Magna Cum LaudeLatasha P. KennedyJasmine F. LairdKendal M. Larry, Cum LaudeKezley S. LightyKristyn E. LyonsLucas T. LichtenbergLewis Richards IIIShaun B. ShieldsReginald L. Short Jr.Larry Smith Jr.Nikita C. SuttonBrian C. TannerTiffany D. ThorntonNicholas R. WilkersonEbony A. Wilkins
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College of Business School of Graduate Studies and College of Health Professions C A NDIDATES FOR DOCTOR AL DEGREES
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Khalilah JeffersonB.S.N., Howard University 1999 M.S.N., Coppin State University, 2012 NursingDissertation Title: “Reproductive Health: Establishing a Program of Education Focused on Methods of Prevention of Initial and Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis”
Jennifer P. PopeB.S.N., Coppin State University, 1999M.S.N., Coppin State University, 2012NursingDissertation Title: “Churches Advocate through Resources and Education”
C A NDIDATES FOR MA STER’S DEGREES
Master of Science in Nursing
Hannah AcquahB.S.N., Howard University, 2006Nursing
Oluwadamilola O. AkinsolaB.S.N., Coppin State University, 2009Nursing
Oluwatomisin F. AlabiB.S.N., University District of Columbia, 2001Nursing
Lemmy O. AtaifoB.S.N., Towson University, 2012Nursing
Adjo DamadoB.S.N., Washington Adventist University, 2011Nursing
Myriam DiattaB.S.N., Coppin State University, 2011Nursing
Victoria A. GuestB.S.N., Coppin State University, 2012Nursing
Pramila N. JaladankiB.S.N., Osmania University, 1989Nursing
Abiola O. ObatuaseB.S.N., Coppin State University, 2006Nursing
Jasmine R. OliverB.S.N., Coppin State University, 2012Nursing
Tenicia S. WashingtonB.S.N., Coppin State University, 2011Nursing
C A NDIDATES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES
Nursing
Eric A. AdamsKenneth Addy, Cum LaudePaulinah E. AdegbehingbeOluwakemisola M. AdeleyeAnita U. AkewusolaChristina C. AllenMaxwell C. AllenTina AloysiusEdirin R. AneniMary Angolo, Cum LaudeFaith O. Aregbesola, Cum LaudeSusan AshuChimaobi V. AsiegbuSidonie D. Atelefack Chika U. AzihJacqueline I. BaneguraCrystal M. BarberMakeda A. BerhaneCaroline A. BiokuJessica C. BradfordMonica M. BuieEleanor C. Bullock – MitchellAbdul R. BunduLa’Dwan M. CabbagestalkMegan DiggsJacqueline S. DissoGolda H. Diwongui, Cum LaudeTenika M. DuttonHenry EhizokhaleSylvia N. Ejiaku, Cum LaudeAminata FofanahSummer FranklinMichelle A. FraserMei Gao Kaylynn B.P. Gory, Magna Cum LaudeLakia M. HannaMichael C. HargroveCorinthia T. HarrellErica M. HarriganTamica S. HolmesEkene P. Ikejiofor, Cum Laude
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Zoe IrelandBriana JamesShawnaka E. JohnsonBailee C. JonesStella KarimiKaris E. KemperDonyelle N. KessTiffanie G. KeyStarquasia Q. Kirkman, Cum LaudeMohamed MansarayLaToia S. MarshallAnne T. MatascikRolande T. MeumelieuSharonda L. MosesEkaterina V. MuranovaKendra M. Murphy, Magna Cum LaudeVictoria K. Musyoki, Cum LaudeStacie K. MyersMelissa A. NavarroEric N. NkongmiAllison L. NordeenGladys A. OlabamijiGaniyu A. OlofiToluwalope E. Olofi, Magna Cum LaudeEunice B. OlorunfemiGoldmay O. OnumaDoris A. OsaghaePhilip C. OtuonyeJennifer C. PayneGiovanni P. PierreShemika R. PigottCarrie C. PriceKericia M. RattiganAbiodun O. SalisuChametria Samuels Philip B. SeisayOmolola G. ShominureLazinia L. SmithCiera S. StewartTyanna Sutton, Cum LaudeGlory N. TanyiGlory A. Tataw
Patrick L. Thomas Jr.Helorie T. ThompsonTaneka S. TorainTarsha J. ViceSafiya O. Yearwood, Cum Laude
Allied Health Sciences
Breshae K. BanksMakera R. BarksdaleWarneka N. BoardleyNina T. BookerKateia Q. CarterChristina T. EllisFanny B. Eyong, Cum LaudeFanny B. EyongJourdin L. HallDoreen Hill, Cum LaudeMaxwell IndomeAnai T. JohnsonNena C. KutniewskiSharday T. McClurkinShanika S. MylesChienyenwa M. NwaoguTaiwo A. OnanugaShantel R. PayneKevin PinkKaren M. Reid, Cum LaudeJohnnissa M. SermonVenicia C. Shepherd, Cum LaudeMiasia R. SmithRena M. Somar, Cum LaudeMustapha TommyMykka M. TysonDione H. Walters, Cum LaudeJulia A. WarnockAllexus M. Young, Cum Laude
Health Sciences
Nakisha M. GaddyDonter R. Whitfield
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Honors and Recognitions Graduation with HonorsConsideration for honors for any Coppin undergraduate student (transfer or non-transfer) will be determined by the cumulative grade point average of all college work entered into the undergraduate’s permanent academic record, regardless of where the work was pursued. Any student graduating with honors shall have earned not more than one grade of “d” or “f”. Academic clemency for purposes of honors shall apply to students who have not attended any college or university for a period of ten years or more immediately prior to the current period of attendance at Coppin. Additionally, students must earn at least 48 hours from the university and have the following grade point average to be awarded honors:
Summa Cum Laude –“with the greatest honor”–students graduating with a gpa of 3.75 to 4.0Magna Cum Laude –“with high honors”–students graduating with a gpa of 3.50 t-o 3.74 Cum Laude –“with honor”– students graduating with a gpa of 3.25 to 3.49
Circulus Scholarum Society – the following criterion is required for induction into the circulus scholarum society:Graduate –a student who has maintained a 3.8 Average as a full-time student, enrolled in at least nine credits hours per semester.Undergraduate –a student who has maintained a 3.50 Average for six semesters as a full-time student, two semesters of which must be junior year.
Honors listed in this program have been computed from the end of the candidates’ last terms of enrollment. A final computation will be conducted after all final grades have been submitted for spring 2016 candidates.
SUMMA CUM L AUDE – WITH HIGHEST HONORS
Jasmine D. Burton Deandra K. Daniel Carentxa I. Goede Frank E. Haddix
Hope J. MorganElizabeth M. PennySteven B. Sandler Charlyne A. Smith
MAGN A CUM L AUDE – WITH HIGH HONORS
Chanelle M. BurnetteAnster J. CharlesCorey D. ChisolmKingsley N. EmeloguKaylynn B. P. GoryBreana M. HagwoodKatrina Y. HarrisMichael D. James
Katrina M. JeffreyKamila M. JerniganKumani S. KeeChisomaga R. MaduforArlene M. Marshall StanfordKendra M. MurphyToluwalope E. OlofiKesha A. Silvera
Denise P. SimpsonKarrie L. SmithBrije S. SmithTernika D. Stone Tamika L. WilliamsChioma N. Wosu
CUM L AUDE – WITH HONORS
Kenneth AddyMary AngoloFaith O. AregbesolaKadie A. BarrettMariah D.BarronVonsheika L.Brown-ScottTashauna L. BurnetteIrisha Burrell
Lukenia L.CarrollGolda H. DiwonguiKaren DowSylvia N. EjiakuFanny B. EyongLawrence A. FejokwuO’Naya L. FrazierKevin L. Gaskins
De’Anna D. GreenValerie N. Hall-ButlerFabian A. Hayles Jr.Doreen HillEkene P. IkejioforStarquasia Q. KirkmanKendal M. LarryBriona J. Lee
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Anisa A. LyderRashike K. MartinDenise C. MatthewsSam E. McClenonLashay C. McConneaugheyRigel A. MooreVictoria K. MusyokiGiovanni P. PierreKaren M. ReidBrittany A. Richmond
Nierra J. RosillaKeena C. SamuelsVenicia C. ShepherdRena M. SomarBreanna N. SpencerChanell SpencerJasmine A. StukesTyanna SuttonShante M. TaylorJean A. Tilghman
Gideon O. UzohoDione H. WaltersAisha D. WardEdward A. WilliamsSafiya YearwoodAllexus M. Young
CUM L AUDE – WITH HONORS
CIRCULUS SCHOL ARUM
Jasmine D. Burton Anster J. CharlesCarentxa I. Goede Kumani S. KeeSteven B. Sandler
Honor SocietiesPhi Alpha Theta Rho
International Honor Society in Social WorkNicole BaileyRobert BarnesKadie BarrettV. LeAnna Brown-ScottOllie DorseyAnthony HillItavis JohnsonYolanda JohnsonMaria Laury-BacoatJamire McElveen-MerrickLaTonya PhillipsKarrie SmithShante Taylor Alpha Phi Sigma Nu Zeta
International Honor Society in Criminal Justice Crystal Octavia BakerHarold CarrLeah CooperLakesha Marie DavisKenya J. Hall-PhyallMichel T. HarrisBrionna LeeSha’Nika D. LewisCorey MillingtonZalayah Niambi MyersNatalie Nichole PrestonSandra RaySchai SchairerKaeShawn Michelle StewartFrances SegboGideon O. Uzoho
Kesha A. SilveraMichael D. JamesCharlyne A. Smith
Kappa Delta Pi-Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter
Honor Society in EducationJasmine Burton Dion Jones Hope Morgan Juanita Williams De’Anna Green Delta Mu Delta
International Honor Society College of BusinessO’Naya B.L. Frazier Nierra Rosilla Kiana Mone’t Harvey Ayesha M. HuntDavaughn DillahuntyKamila Monique JerniganQuentin Travis BeaufordValerie Ardean Hall-ButlerKendal Marchez LarryMariah Dionne Barron
Alpha Kappa Delta
International Honors Society in Sociology Cyane Tasheonna Green Georgia Franklin Bailee Ann Jackson Denise Patrice Simpson
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Pi Gamma Mu
International Honors Society in Social Science Graduate Students:Dorian Bostic Lakesha Marie Davis Tacha S. Marshall KaeShawn Michelle Stewart Undergraduates:Barbara Banita Bailey Nicole Sheri Bailey Robert Brandon Barnes Antwan Dulaney Bolden Shanieka Shanice Bryan Chanelle Marlena Burnette Leah Ann Marie Cooper Phylea Courtney Daniels Stephanie A. DavidGeorgia Franklin Cyane Tasheonna Green Michel Tiara Harris June Latoya Haskins Bailee Ann Jackson Bria’ Michelle JacksonShonda S. Jackson Itavis Johnson Tyasia Monea Love Denise C. Matthews Wanda Cecelia Parks Sarah Catherine Pastelak Natalie Nichole Preston Ashley Nicole Burton Quickley Suzy Schairer Cyril Maxwell Scovens Denise Patrice Simpson Breanna N. SpencerNeshiya Bre-Shae ThorntonAngella WaiyaJamie Rashaad Wallace Octavia Von WatsonTamika Lee Williams
Beta Kappa ChiInternational Honor Society in Sciences Sharon Forman DennisTangala NoreBriona LeeKaeShawn Stewart Christopher ChelseyJustina K. Banks Andria HallBetty ChamberElizabeth Marlene PennyTyasia LoveJamie Graham Dorian BosticBrittany MorrellEboni Thompson June HaskinsAnthony LeveretteBarbara BaileyLeah CooperCasey Morris
Chi Sigma Iota Rho Alpha Eta
International Honor Society in CounselingRobin HarrisDeborah TeelLonzo WarrenKevin Kittrell
Sigma Tau Delta
National Honor Society in English Language and LiteratureDe’Ja Alston
Maxie Collier Scholar
Department of Applied Psychology & Rehabilitation CounselingBarbara Bailey
Wanda Parks, Urban StudiesElizabeth Penny, Applied PsychologySteven Sandler, Social WorkFrancis Segbo, Criminal JusticeDenise Simpson, SociologyChioma Wosu, Social Science
College of Business (3.5 minimum)Corey Del Chisolm, AccountingBreana Monique Hagwood, Sport ManagementAyesha Michele Hunt, Management
College of Health Professions (3.5 minimum)Fanny Babeh Eyong, Health Information ManagementToluwalope Olofi, Nursing
College of Arts & Sciences and Education (3.5 minimum)Jasmine Burton, Elementary EducationCarentxa Iryva Goede, BiologyHope J. Morgan, Elementary EducationVictor U. Onyenze , Computer ScienceCharlyne Alexandria Smith, Mathematics (double major)Charlyne Alexandria Smith, Chemistry (double major)Angella Waiya, Global Studies
College of Behavioral & Social Sciences (3.5 minimum)Robert Barnes, Social WorkStephanie David, Rehabilitation ServicesKevin Gaskins, Interdisciplinary StudiesFrank Haddix, Applied Psychology
Distinguished Eagle Recipients: Graduating Seniors with Highest GPAs in Their Majors
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Private Donors Scholarship Recipients
Pearl Abrams ScholarshipLaChae BennettMaria Laury-BacoatJune LewisThomasena McCallumAdams FoundationTyasia LoveAegon Book ScholarshipTiffanie KeyTaneka Torain
Dr. Maya Angelou ScholarshipChristodia Forson
Baltimore Chapter of the Links, Inc.GRASP ScholarshipKatrina Harris
Bernie Berkowitz ScholarshipHannah Benjamin
Dr. Eloise Bridges ScholarshipShante Taylor
Dr. Calvin Burnett ScholarshipAnster CharlesDenise FinleyCarentxa GoedeChisomaga MaduforThomasena McCallumNatalie PrestonPrecious Teasley
Malcolm Chamberlain ScholarshipYarmisha Cofield
Guilbert Daley ScholarshipRayana Young
Flossie M. Dedmond Humanities ScholarshipKenneth Jackson
Victor & Margaret Frenkil ScholarshipTrinity Stevens
Friends of EducationAlexis Logan
Reverend Nathaniel Higgs ScholarshipLaChae BennettJonquil IshwayKendal Larry
Louise & Morrell Hines ScholarshipChristodia Forson
Delores C. Hunt ScholarshipEniola BanjoLakisha JacksonKumani KeeAlexis Monteiro
India Sub-Continent ScholarshipThadnecshia Stith
Information Technology ScholarshipJartia Gibson
IT Common Trust AwardMelissa McKenzieAnetria Newman
Kaiser ScholarshipDenise FinleyKatrina HarrisZoe IrelandLakisha JacksonTiffanie KeyTangela NoreTaneka Torain
Lewis-Hall Power to End Stroke ScholarshipD’Angela DavisOllie DorseyChristodia ForsonTaylor HallerJean Tilghman
Jeanette Johnson ScholarshipAlfred Shallum
Jacob and Daisey Lee ScholarshipBetty J. Chambers-PersonYarmisha CofieldAngela EsonuKevin GaskinsTaylor HallerJonquil IshwayKenneth JacksonDara PickettEdwin WalkerAngella Wiaya
Marylanders Organized for Responsibility & Equity ScholarshipD’Angela Davis
Matching Funds ScholarshipJean Tilghman
Clayton and Pamela McNeill ScholarshipKevin GaskinsShaquia Hall
Threshold-Pearl Moulton ScholarshipMaria Laury-BacoatCortney Ross
Ida Nicholas Nixon ScholarshipKatrina HarrisOllie DorseyCynthia Roberts
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Optimist Club of Baltimore ScholarshipAlfred Shallum
Ethel & Glen Plunkett ScholarshipByron BamigbadeAnderson BurgessCortez CampbellIyoha IraborArlene Marshall Stanford
Quarles Education SOS ScholarshipJune LewisTyasia Love
Helen H. Safrit ScholarshipJuanita Williams
Zik and Jerri Stewart ScholarshipToni Darbey-El
Sun Paper ScholarshipChisomaga MaduforClarice Moseley
Sylvan Learning ScholarshipYamisha CofieldShantel PayneMalkia Pipkin
Emily and Peter Valletutti ScholarshipTia DupreeAlexis Logan
West Baltimore Clergy ScholarshipOllie DorseyTangela NoreJomelia WattsJason Williams
Tung L. Wu ScholarshipKamilla Sesay
Vera Zimmerman ScholarshipCharles Anster
Zion Baptist Church-Alice G. Watkins ScholarshipPrecious Teasley
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Commencement Information
The current practice of wearing caps and gowns has been handed down from the Middle Ages when scholars in the monasteries wore habits characteristic of their respective orders. Each order had its own style and colors. The Bachelor’s gown, which is worn closed, has long pointed sleeves. The Master’s gown is made with openings in the sleeves near the elbow for the arms to come through. The doctor’s gown has full, bell-shaped sleeves with three horizontal bars stitched across the upper arm. The hood is long, full, rounded at the base and bordered with velvet. The velvet color of the hood indicates the field of study in which the degree was granted.
Dark Blue PhilosophyLight Blue EducationOrange EngineeringGold-Yellow ScienceGreen MedicineApricot NursingSalmon Pink Public HealthPurple LawsWhite Arts and Letters Drab Business Administration Brown Fine ArtsGold PsychologyCitron Social WorkScarlet Theology
The colors of the satin lining of the hood represent the institution that granted the degree.
academic regalia
The mace, a heavy medieval war club with a spiked or flanged metal head, was used to crush armor. In England when a high official was taking office or opening his court and needed a bodyguard, the mace, a formidable weapon, was held ready to protect the person of the dignitary.
From sixteenth century England and colonial days in America, the mace, an ornamental staff, has become a symbol of authority and is carried immediately preceding the President in processionals, recessionals and other official academic ceremonies. Though it is not used in all school ceremonies, the mace is particularly prevalent in academic ceremonies of older, more prestigious colleges and universities on the east coast of the United States.
The mace borne today was donated to Coppin State University by the Class of 1986.
the coppin mace
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alumni induction pledge of allegiance
For all the inspiration Alma Mater has brought me through the years that are past, and for all the brightness that Alma Mater will shed along my path in the future, continuing to give direction and meaning to my life in order that I might help others find meaning in living and serving, I am grateful.
And for these gifts, I pledge everlasting loyalty, love and devotion.
Always I shall be a faithful and active member of the Association of Alma Mater and shall do all within my power to support her plan, spread her name abroad, expand her membership, and keep her first among all organizations.
commencement decorum and courtesy
Commencement ceremonies are held to acknowledge the culmination of one’s years of rigorous study. Although it is a celebration, it is a formal academic ceremony. The celebration of this academic journey is often done with pomp, pageantry and ritual. The Coppin family realizes that this is a joyous occasion but we ask that the dignity of the occasion not be devalued. We would like all of our guests to respect the ceremony, the graduates and other guests by:
• silencing or disabling cellular phones and other electronic devices• avoiding loud conversations• limiting unnecessary movement (going in and out of the ceremony is distracting)• refraining from leaving their seats to take photographs of the graduates• abstaining from disruptive or inappropriate behavior• remaining silent during the announcing of the graduates’ names• not blocking aisles or passageways• not using horns or noisemakers
Thank you for joining the faculty, staff, administration and student body in honoring our graduates.
This program is not an official graduation list.This is a printed list of students who hold the status of degree candidates; therefore, it should not be
used to determine a student’s academic status. Degree and honor designations are subject to final certification by the University and should not be considered official at the time of
this publication. All official records are maintained in the Office of Records and Registration.
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University OfficialsUNIVERSIT Y SYSTEM OF MARYL A ND BOARD OF REGENTS
THE BOARD OF REGENTS
James T. Brady, ChairBarry P. Gossett, Vice ChairmanGary L. Attman, J.D., TreasurerLinda R. Gooden, Assistant TreasurerMichelle A. Gourdine, M.D., SecretaryThomas G. Slater, J.D., Assistant SecretaryNorman R. AugustineJoseph Bartenfelder, ex officioD`Ana Johnson, J. D.Ellen FishJames HolzapfelRobert D. RauchDr. Frank M. Reid IIIJames L. Shea, J.D.Louis PopeRobert NeallRobert L. PevensteinBrandon Enriquez, Student Regent
CHA NCELLOR OF UNIVERSIT Y SYSTEM OF MARYL A NDDr. Robert L. Caret
COPPIN STATE UNIVERSIT Y FOUNDATION BOARD
Alicia N. Ritchie, ChairKisha A. Brown, Vice ChairOlympia Scatliffe, CPA, TreasurerStephen H. Johnson, SecretaryJames “Winky” CamphorReginald ExumCalvin TaylorValerie TraoreJohn Walters Yvette RooksPatricia MurrayPat NewbyKimberly RobinsonMaria Thompson, ex officioMary Owens-Southall, ex officio
PRESIDENTIAL C ABINE T
Keith Williamson, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsMichael Freeman, Ph.D., Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student AffairsAhmed El-Haggan, Ph.D., CIO/Vice President for Information TechnologyStephen Danik, Vice President for Administration and Finance Douglas Dalzell, Vice President for Institutional AdvancementDerek Carter, Athletics Director
AC A DEMIC A DMINISTR ATION
Dr. James P. Takona, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and Education Dr. Tracey Murray, Dean, College of Health ProfessionsDr. Beverly O’Bryant, Dean, College of Behavioral and Social SciencesDr. Ronald C. Williams, Interim Dean, College of BusinessDr. Mary Owens-Southall, Dean, School of Graduate StudiesMr. Ron Collins Sr., Dean, The Honors College
C A MPUS GOVERN A NCE
Dr. Claudia Nelson, President, Faculty Senate Ms. Sherrye Larkins, President, Staff Senate Dr. Synethia Green, President, Adjunct Faculty Ms. Rigel Moore, President, Student Government Association
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BY DR. MILES W. CONNER
Hail to thee, Coppin, our alma mater true,We raise our song to thee with hearts anew;
Thy name has been our pride,Thy light has been our guide,
Leading us ever onThrough all the years.
Hail to thee, Coppin, our alma mater true,Emblem of light and love, our gold and blue.
Here at thy shrine we bow,Gladly to make our vow
That we shall always standLoyal to thee.
alma mater – hail to thee, coppin
BY FR A NCIS SCOT T KE Y
The First Verse
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thru the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
the star spangled banner
BY JA MES WELDON JOHNSON
The First Verse
Lift every voice and sing, till earth and Heaven ring,Ring with the harmonies of liberty;
Let our rejoicing rise, high as the listening skies,Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun,Let us march on till victory is won.
lift every voice and sing
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