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Coppin State University
One Hundred Seventeenth Annual Spring Commencement Saturday, May 20, 2017 Physical Education Complex Arena Baltimore, Maryland
President’s Message Greetings, To members of the graduating class of 2017, faculty, administrators, 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 contributed 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 foundation 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 significant 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 hungerrelief 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
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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.
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 .
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.
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’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,
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.
Contents
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
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Commencement Program, 10 am S C H O OL O F GR A D UAT E S T U D IES C OL L E GE O F A R T S, S C IE N C ES A N D E D U C AT I O N C OL L E GE O F BEH AV I OR A L A N D S O C I A L S C IE N C ES
President Maria Thompson, Ph.D., Presiding P RO C ES S I O N A L
Mr. Charles Arnett, Pianist M US I C A L A N T HE M S M S. A N D RE A H OL D C L AW, C ’ 14, S OP R A N O
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 IN V O C AT I O N
Reverend Charles Mercer The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin W ELC O ME
President Thompson GREE T IN G S
Regent D’Ana Johnson, J.D., University System of Maryland, Board of Regents Ms. Rigel Moore, President, Coppin State Student Government Association IN T RO D U C T I O N O F S P E A K ER
President Thompson CO M ME N C EME N T A D D RES S
Ms. Val Traore M US I C A L S EL E C T I O N
Ms. Andrea Holdclaw P RES E N TAT I O N O F C A N D IDAT ES F OR D E GREES
Dr. Keith Williamson Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs C O N F ERR A L O F D E GREES
President Thompson
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A D MINI S T R AT I O N O F OAT H TO S E C O N D L IE T E N A N T C A N D IDAT ES
Captain Sharayah Smith Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC S T U D E N T A D D RES S
Ms. Jean Tilghman, 2017 Senior Class President RE C O G NI T I O N O F H O N OR S
Provost Williamson A LU M NI IN D U C T I O N
Dr. Mary Owens-Southhall President, Coppin State University Alumni Association P RES ID E N T I A L T RIBU T E A N D C LOS IN G
President Thompson T HE A L M A M AT ER
Mr. Kevin Carr C’2004, C’2006 Hail to Thee, Coppin – Lyrics by Miles W. Connor BE N E D I C T I O N
Reverend Mercer RE C ES S I O N A L
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 N D IDAT ES F OR M A S T ER ’S D E GREES
Master of Arts in Teaching India D. Coombs-Martin B.A., St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 2007 Political Science Shanequa A. Thompson B.S., Coppin State University, 2002 Liberal Arts Master of Education in Special Education Lauren A. Benn B.S., Brenau University, 2006 History/Political Science Mercy G. Bundi B.S. Kenyatta University, 1991 Home Economics Donnell L. Cole B.A., Salisbury University, 2004 Political Science Durante L. Fields B.S., Towson University, 1999 American History Shannon S. Shaw B.S., Coppin State University, 2009 Interdisciplinary Studies Master of Education in Contemporary Educational Leadership Ronald Drummond B.S., Bowie State University, 1996 Social Work Yira Rawlins-Prins B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2011 Modern Language, Linguistics and Intercultural Communication Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Sherman R. Barksdale III B.S., Morgan State University, 2008 Business Administration Melissa M. Batchelor B.S., Coppin State University, 2010 Early Childhood Education
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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. McCoy B.A., Queens College, 2001 Psychology Carol E. Patterson B.E., University of the West Indies, 2004 Managing Learning Difficulties Master of Science in Adult and Continuing Education Barbara C. Dixon B.A., Coppin State University, 1985 Early Childhood Education Kyle J. Locke B.S., Coppin State University, 2002 Management Science Nakia McKinley B.S., Coppin State University, 2012 Early Childhood Education Damien A. Montgomery B.S., Bowie State University, 2010 Communication Media Helena J. Vaughn-Bell B.S., Coppin State University, 1988 Special Education Yolanda D. Yates-Diop B.A., Morris College, 1998 Liberal Arts C A N D IDAT ES F OR B A C HELOR ’S D E GREES
Biology & Life Sciences Kazim R. Ackie Michael A. Aderinkola Shahida Akhter Eniola Banjo Mariah W. Benjamin Nefertiti A. Brown Briana N. Carter Miriam Ekwuru Peter E. Eze Andrea E. Faw
Carentxa I. Goede Melissa J. Gomes Najah B. Hameed Kirstie V. Hughes Lemya Johnson Keyonise M. Johnson Chisomaga R. Madufor Tonia M. Matthews Uchenna Okoronkwo Telia E. Parker Onyea A. Randall Sarah L. Rosenburgh Akia N. Saunders Kesha A. Silvera, Magna Cum Laude Craig B. J. Simon Brije S. Smith, Magna Cum Laude Ashley A. Stevenson Jasmine A. Stukes, Cum Laude Precious Teasley Deanah N. Thomas Meiona A. Underdue Aisha D. Ward, Cum Laude Chemistry Kazim R. Ackie Anster Joyus Charles, Magna Cum Laude Carentxa Iryva Goede, Summa Cum Laude Deneen Monee’ Gordon Chisomaga Rowland Madufor, Magna Cum Laude Kamilla Tikoh Sesay Charlyne Alexandria Smith Computer Science Lawrence A. Fejokwu, Cum Laude Andrew J. Baugh Gregory D. Hill Terrell T. Hull Iyoha Irabor Olubusayo A. Ladelokun Victor U. Onyenze Keena C. Samuels, Cum Laude Javon L. Summers
Staci M. Griffin Tyeshia M. Jarmon Rhondalla E. Nicholson-Maddox Patricia A. Walker Shannon Whitfield-Gamble Deyayrra A. Alston Shainna M. Ashe Hannah W. Benjamin Stacey L. Fowlkes Santisha R. Gilliam Shantaye J. Haskins Imani Hunt Tierra M. Macer Patricia A. Mincy Stephanie O. Newman Crystal M. Smith Chanell Spencer, Cum Laude Rayana A. Young Erin M. Sims Shantell Whitfield Elementary Education Jasmine D. Burton, Summa Cum Laude Takira J. Gray Dion T. Jones Arlene M. Marshall Stanford, Magna Cum Laude Hope J. Morgan, Summa Cum Laude Tracy N. Stephenson Trinity B. Stevens Maria N. White English De’Ja I. Alston Melody R. Colbert Geography Jason J. Jones Global Studies Mfon N. Udo Angella Waiya
Dance
History
Iyana C. McNeill Asia N. Williams
Kenneth L. Jackson
Early Childhood Education Candrea C. Chambers Tia J. Dupree De’Anna D. Green, Cum Laude Jasmine D. Lewis Alexis L. Logan Shawntrice H. Mack Juanita A. Williams Early Childhood Education/ Human Development Janel A. Ashton Sheila C. Butler
Mathematics Michael D. James, Magna Cum Laude Charlyne A. Smith, Summa Cum Laude Ashley C. Soto Urban Arts Production Aaron B. Androh Brandi A. Bell Tyler N. Brown Monique Curtis Ziral E. M. Frisby Sierra A. Upshaw Tayquan E. Upshur
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School of Graduate Studies College of Behavioral and Social Sciences C A N D IDAT ES F OR M A S T ER ’S D E GREES
Master of Education in Rehabilitation Counseling Tasha N. Allen B.S., Coppin State University, 2013 Rehabilitation Services Sylvie R. Aouely B.S., Coppin State University, 2006 Applied Psychology Tamika N. Ashe B.S., Coppin State University, 2014 Interdisciplinary Studies Melissa D. Brooks B.S., Coppin State University, 2014 Social Work Aisha S. Fields B.S., Coppin State University, 2003 Social Work Cindy T. Fisher B.S., Coppin State University, 2013 Interdisciplinary Studies Sandra Green B.S., Coppin State University, 2009 Criminal Justice M.S., Coppin State University, 2011 Maranda C. Hairston B.A., Sojourner-Douglass College, 2012 Social Work Danielle S. Harrington B.S., Coppin State University, 2012 Applied Psychology Regina A. Jackson B.S., York College of Pennsylvania, 1987 Computer Information Systems Donald L. Johnson B.S., Coppin State University, 2010 Rehabilitation Services Kevin M. Kittrell B.S., Coppin State University, 2014 Rehabilitation Services Rayon F. Lawrence B.S., Coppin State University, 2012 Social Science
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Shavon J. Montgomery B.S., Coppin State University, 2014 Applied Psychology George Nealy B.S., Bowie State College, 1987 Business Administration Felix Oriakhi B.S., Coppin State University, 2006 Applied Psychology Angela D. Robinson B.S., Coppin State University, 1982 Management Science Reginald Scott B.S., Coppin State University, 2011 Applied Psychology Victor D. Sofo B.Ed., University of EDU, 2006 Education Linnea S. Wayman B.S., University of Baltimore, 2006 Applied Information Technology Oviston J. Welch B.S., Sacred Heart University, 2000 Social Science Master of Sccience in Addiction Counseling Donna C. Allen B.S., Coppin State University, 2013 Applied Psychology Leslie M. Baldwin B.S., Coppin State University, 2014 Applied Psychology Leron A. Baucum B.S., Coppin State University, 2008 Applied Psychology James L. Blannon B.S., Coppin State University, 2011 Rehabilitation Services Jequetta L. Borum B.S., Coppin State University, 2009 Applied Psychology Princess Carol O. Edenojie B.S., Coppin State University, 2010 Social Science
Evangeline A. Gantt B.S., Coppin State University, 2010 Applied Psychology
Tia D. Montgomery B.S., Coppin State University, 2015 Criminal Justice
Angela A. Griffin B.A., Sojourner Douglass College, 2013 Addictions and Substance Abuse
Andre A. Osborne B.S., Coppin State University, 2013 Criminal Justice
Josephine Harris B.S., Lincoln University, 1999 Psychology
Sandra D. Ray B.S., Coppin State University, 2014 Criminal Justice
Teresa A. Harvey B.S., Coppin State University, 2014 Applied Psychology
Monyai S. Stukes B.S., Stevenson University, 2014 Criminal Justice
Juliah R. Kangara B.Ed., Kenyatta University, 1989 Education
Ashley S. Washington B.S., Coppin State University, 2012 Criminal Justice
Tamara N. Kelly B.S., Morgan State University, 2000 Business Management
Rafell C. Williams B.S., Stevenson University, 2012 Interdisciplinary Studies
Julia B. May B.S., Coppin State University, 2012 Criminal Justice
Marquita A. Wilson B.S., Coppin State University, 2006 Criminal Justice
Alexander A. Obodo B.A., Bishop College, 1984 Management
Master of Science in Human Services Administration
Gloria D. Piper-Dorsey B.S., Coppin State University, 2015 Applied Psychology Tony C. Shaw B.S., Coppin State University, 2010 Applied Psychology Priscilla Taylor B.S.W., Coppin State University, 2015 Social Work Charniece M. Wilkes B.S., Coppin State University, 2010 Applied Psychology Master of Science in Criminal Justice Albany P. Blakemore B.S., University of Missouri St. Louis, 2008 Criminal Justice James P. Howell B.S., Coppin State University, 2000 Criminal Justice Rodney L. Izzard B.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 1993 Criminal Justice
Kirk D. Carrington II B.S., Morgan State University, 2005 Marketing Christopher A. Chisley B.S., Coppin State University, 2015 Management Lakesha M. Davis B.S., Coppin State University, 2007 Criminal Justice Teeya S. Glasgow B.S., Coppin State University, 2014 Criminal Justice Kristin Hooper B.A., Wilberforce University, 2012 Rehabilitation Services William T. Jernigan B.A., St. Francis Xavier University, 2004 Sociology Bryan A. Joyner B.S., Coppin State University, 2010 Management Science Michele Lewis B.A., Saint Augustine’s College, 1983 Psychology 9
Pauline McKesson B.S., Coppin State University, 2015 Non-Profit Leadership Wade D. McLaughlin B.S., Coppin State University, 2003 Liberal Arts Ernestine Richardson-Watts B.A., Sojourner-Douglass College Human Services Tchay M. Snyder B.S., Coppin State University, 2007 Criminal Justice Anthony W. Taylor B.S., Coppin State University, 2014 Biology Taliesha S. Whitaker B.S., Coppin State University, 2003 Management Science C A N D IDAT ES F OR B A C HELOR ’S D E GREES
Applied Psychology Donna M. Ashe Barbara B. Bailey Justina K. Banks Christina N. Barnes Stella Bisona Antwan D. Bolden Richelle O. Bowman Angel D. Boyd Aniya A.V. Brown Lakia M. Brown Tiara A. Brown Chanelle M. Burnette, Magna Cum Laude Marquia S. Carey Adonis Y. Caver Betty J. Chambers Shanice R. Cummings D’Angela D. Davis Deborah M. Durant Chelsea R. Eldridge Tykira A. Evans Denise I. Finley Carla B. Flemmings Vondell Forbes Eboney J. Fowler Kimberly M. Glover Dante A. Griffin Daniel G. Griffin Frank E. Haddix, Summa Cum Laude Andria M. Hall Lakia M. Hanna Diamond S. Harris Erica S. Harris Katrina Y. Harris, Magna Cum Laude Bria A. Harvey June L. Haskins 10
Tawanda C. Holder Keyaira L. Howard Mylene Hoyte Ihuoma Iheukwumere Joyce A. Joyner Alicia A. Kerber Ayo N. Lambertis Briona J. Lee, Cum Laude Tyasia M. Love Turnbull Anisa A. Lyder, Cum Laude Rashike K. Martin , Cum Laude Denise C. Matthews, Cum Laude Lauren D. McCullough Rigel A. Moore, Cum Laude Casey M. Morris Tangala D. Nore Elizabeth M. Penny, Summa Cum Laude Giovanni P. Pierre, Cum Laude Shemika R. Pigott Octavia C. Pratt Chavon M. Pulley Andrea T. Reuben Ambar M. Robles Shanell Seemungal Fatu M. Sonii Racquel S. Sparks Breanna N. Spencer, Cum Laude Patrice S. Spencer Sasha S. Spriggs Tyler A. Thomas Jamilla M. Thompson Jean A. Tilghman, Cum Laude Rene D. Truitt Ebony T. Turner Clive A. Williams Edward A. Williams, Cum Laude Gaylord Wilson Chioma N. Wosu Criminal Justice Crystal O. Baker Ronaldo A. Ball Cassandra Y. Barber Andrew J. Baugh Ira E. Bonner Shanar T. Boothe Lesleigh A. Boyd-Davis Franklin L. Brown Taylor J. Brunson Shanieka S. Bryan Katherine S.N. Chisholm Leah A. Cooper Alicia V. Cross Frances E. Daughtry Marcus B. Edwards Darion M. Elcock Kingsley N. Emelogu, Magna Cum Laude Tameira N. Fields Adrionna D. Fleet Angelique R. Gladden Kelsey D. Gould Verona J. Grant
Kenya J. Hall-Phyall Erica M. Hamilton Amber R. Harden Terry Harris Michel T. Harris Fabian A. Hayles Jr., Cum Laude Khiara A. Holmes Shonda S. Jackson Devin M. Johnson Tonye’ N. Kenner Brandon C. Lee Kerry L. Lewis Shanika D. Lewis Genesis M. Lucas Alexis A. Marsh Kimberly A. McCamey Taschelle M. McQueen Charles M. Muondi Zalayah N. Myers Maurice Portee Natalie N. Preston Lisa Y. Rashard Suzy C. Schairer Francis M. Segbo Joezette M. Sivels Ericka T. Spencer Linnard V. Storey Tyrone S. Toran Gideon O. Uzoho, Cum Laude Jason W. Williams Interdisciplinary Studies Clinton B. Arnold III Betty A. Beane Jerri W. Bobbitt Telesha R. Campbell Lukenia L. Carroll, Cum Laude Jazzmon S. Clark Marcia B. Clay Jacqueline A. Coates Yarmisha L. Cofield Kevin L. Gaskins, Cum Laude Ashley M. Gates-Mcrae Sharde’ M. Hilliard Kiara N. Hopson Veria O. Horton Jonquil E. Ishway Kala M. Jenkins June M. Lewis Lezley C. Lewis Keshia Lilly Bryanna Z. Mayo Chenita E. Mc Koy Roshanda McDonald Patricia Neal Allar Nesmith Shaunice L. Powell Jantae K. Taylor Daniel C. Thompson Augustus A. Thornton James C. Warthen Kenisha A. Williams
Non-Profit Leadership Irisha Burrell, Cum Laude Latease M. Hodge Charletha Moore Political Science Dijoneé D. Chester Markesha M. Fantroy Brandon Jacobs Christodia S. Forson Najla J. Howell Moshe K. Newell Keith J. Shivers Maureen C. Washington Rehabilitation Sage Mason Stephanie A. David Neshiya B. Thornton Jomelia M. Watts Christina T. Wilmer Social Science Britni A. Briscoe Asia D. Dixon Sheryl T. Flythe Samiyah A. Hodges Nneka C. Ideli Bria M. Jackson Tiffany L. Stewart Chioma N. Wosu, Magna Cum Laude Social Work Phyllis R. Ali Jemeila D. Arrington-Dunn Nicole S. Bailey Robert B. Barnes Kadie A. Barrett, Cum Laude Vonsheika L. Brown-Scott, Cum Laude Rhonda L. Bruce-Goodwyn Ashley N. Burton Quickley Jasmine C. Cooper Toni V. Darbey-El Nicole L. Darden Ollie P. Dorsey Karen Dow, Cum Laude Erica L. Dubose Nnenna D. Ezeh Princess J. Grenlear Lynette L. Harry Ellisa C. Harty Anthony G. Hill Briana K. Hopkins Danielle L. Hunter Ronke F. Iziogo Shenika M. Johnson Yolanda N. Johnson Jennifer P. Jones Quiana T. Jordan
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Maria I. Laury-Bacoat Ivory G. Marvin Thomasina M. McCallum Sam E. McClenon, Cum Laude Jamire C. McElveen Narissa D. Palmer Deidre L. Reeder Echola M. Reid Sonya Y. Rice Steven B. Sandler, Summa Cum Laude Damond Shaw Karrie L. Smith, Magna Cum Laude Ternika D. Stone, Magna Cum Laude Shante M. Taylor Zaaira I. Tucker Andra M. Waters Tamika L. Williams Clarissa N. Wilson Aisha Wright-El Ashley L. Yates Sociology Tashauna L. Burnette, Cum Laude Louise E. Elliott Georgia Franklin Jerome E. Hill Denise P. Simpson, Magna Cum Laude Ashley M. Smith Rashard G. Todd Urban Studies Deja S. Mears Michael A. Ogletree Jr. Wanda C. Parks
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Commencement Program, 3pm S C H O OL O F GR A D UAT E S T U D IES C OL L E GE O F BUS IN ES S C OL L E GE O F HE A LT H P RO F ES S I O N S
President Maria Thompson, Ph.D., Presiding P RO C ES S I O N A L
Mr. Charles Arnett, Pianist M US I C A L A N T HE M S
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 IN V O C AT I O N
Reverend Ramelle McCall The Church of the Holy Trinity W ELC O ME
President Thompson GREE T IN G S
Regent D’Ana Johnson, J.D., University System of Maryland, Board of Regents Ms. Rigel Moore, President, Coppin State Student Government Association IN T RO D U C T I O N O F S P E A K ER
President Thompson CO M ME N C E ME N T A D D RES S
Ms. Val Traore M US I C A L S EL E C T I O N
Ms. Elizabeth Duncan P RES E N TAT I O N O F C A N D IDAT ES F OR D E GREES
Dr. Keith Williamson Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs C O N F ERR A L O F D E GREES
President Thompson
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A D MINI S T R AT I O N O F OAT H TO S E C O N D L IE U T E N A N T C A N D IDAT ES
Captain Sharayah Smith Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC S T U D E N T A D D RES S
Ms. Jean Tilghman, 2017 Senior Class President RE C O G NI T I O N O F H O N OR S
Provost Williamson A LU M NI IN D U C T I O N
Dr. Mary Owens-Southhall President, Coppin State University Alumni Association P RES ID E N T I A L T RIBU T E A N D C LOS IN G RE M A RKS
President Thompson T HE A L M A M AT ER
Mr. Kevin Carr C’2004, C’2006 BE N E D I C T I O N
Reverend McCall RE C ES S I O N A L
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 N D IDAT ES F OR B A C HELOR ’S D E GREES
Accounting Delroy A. Davis Corey D. Chisolm, Magna Cum Laude Alaric L. Coker Kadeem K. Curtis Shakiara C. Dyer Shaun D. Evans- Wheatley Azizat M. Famuditimi Kumani S. Kee, Magna Cum Laude Brittany A. Richmond, Cum Laude Nierra J. Rosilla, Cum Laude Dawntrell S. Thomas Entertainment Management Mariah D. Barron, Cum Laude Davaughn M. Dillahunty Elizabeth Duncan Katria S. Martin Lauraetta Tucker Management Quentin T. Beauford Quiana D. Blake Joseph A. Caldwell Joy A. Carter Deandra K. Daniel, Summa Cum Laude India Y. P. Deahl Suzanna M. Eldridge Sharon L. Folks O’Naya L. Frazier, Cum Laude Tiyana R. Hodges Ayesha M. Hunt Nicholas J. Hunter-Jones Devin C. James Kamila M. Jernigan, Magna Cum Laude Abdul Karim S. Kargbo Christian B. Kessee Dushawn L. Love Reginald A. Love Elizabeth Matos-Anthony Robert A. Matthews Rotimi O. Olurin Shania O. Peacock Thao-My Phamdang Brianna S. Scales Andrew L. Scott Tania N. Snowden Noelle E. Woingust Management Science Aubrey S. Edwards
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Management Information Systems Danielle T. Marvin Lashay C. McConneaughey, Cum Laude Ariel S. Smith Jarvis B. Staten Kiara E. Wright Marketing Kiersten L. Bond Kyammber Brown Seth A. Johnson Sean Morris Sports Management Curtis W. Bland Fatima Butler Chukwuemeka C. Chiazor Julius S. Coleman Phillip J. Crisp George R. Dragon Latisha S. Edwards Crystal R. Edwards Ebony S. Gibson Breana M. Hagwood, Magna Cum Laude Valerie N. Hall-Butler, Cum Laude Kiana M. Harvey Izais D. Hicks Patryse A. Hill Dominique N. Jackson Katrina M. Jeffrey, Magna Cum Laude Latasha P. Kennedy Jasmine F. Laird Kendal M. Larry, Cum Laude Kezley S. Lighty Kristyn E. Lyons Lucas T. Lichtenberg Lewis Richards III Shaun B. Shields Reginald L. Short Jr. Larry Smith Jr. Nikita C. Sutton Brian C. Tanner Tiffany D. Thornton Nicholas R. Wilkerson Ebony A. Wilkins
School of Graduate Studies and College of Health Professions C A N D IDAT ES F OR D O C TOR A L D E GREES
Doctor of Nursing Practice Khalilah Jefferson B.S.N., Howard University 1999 M.S.N., Coppin State University, 2012 Nursing Dissertation Title: “Reproductive Health: Establishing a Program of Education Focused on Methods of Prevention of Initial and Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis” Jennifer P. Pope B.S.N., Coppin State University, 1999 M.S.N., Coppin State University, 2012 Nursing Dissertation Title: “Churches Advocate through Resources and Education” C A N D IDAT ES F OR M A S T ER ’S D E GREES
Master of Science in Nursing Hannah Acquah B.S.N., Howard University, 2006 Nursing Oluwadamilola O. Akinsola B.S.N., Coppin State University, 2009 Nursing Oluwatomisin F. Alabi B.S.N., University District of Columbia, 2001 Nursing Lemmy O. Ataifo B.S.N., Towson University, 2012 Nursing Adjo Damado B.S.N., Washington Adventist University, 2011 Nursing Myriam Diatta B.S.N., Coppin State University, 2011 Nursing Victoria A. Guest B.S.N., Coppin State University, 2012 Nursing Pramila N. Jaladanki B.S.N., Osmania University, 1989 Nursing
Abiola O. Obatuase B.S.N., Coppin State University, 2006 Nursing Jasmine R. Oliver B.S.N., Coppin State University, 2012 Nursing Tenicia S. Washington B.S.N., Coppin State University, 2011 Nursing C A N D IDAT ES F OR B A C HELOR ’S D E GREES
Nursing Eric A. Adams Kenneth Addy, Cum Laude Paulinah E. Adegbehingbe Oluwakemisola M. Adeleye Anita U. Akewusola Christina C. Allen Maxwell C. Allen Tina Aloysius Edirin R. Aneni Mary Angolo, Cum Laude Faith O. Aregbesola, Cum Laude Susan Ashu Chimaobi V. Asiegbu Sidonie D. Atelefack Chika U. Azih Jacqueline I. Banegura Crystal M. Barber Makeda A. Berhane Caroline A. Bioku Jessica C. Bradford Monica M. Buie Eleanor C. Bullock – Mitchell Abdul R. Bundu La’Dwan M. Cabbagestalk Megan Diggs Jacqueline S. Disso Golda H. Diwongui, Cum Laude Tenika M. Dutton Henry Ehizokhale Sylvia N. Ejiaku, Cum Laude Aminata Fofanah Summer Franklin Michelle A. Fraser Mei Gao Kaylynn B.P. Gory, Magna Cum Laude Lakia M. Hanna Michael C. Hargrove Corinthia T. Harrell Erica M. Harrigan Tamica S. Holmes Ekene P. Ikejiofor, Cum Laude
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Zoe Ireland Briana James Shawnaka E. Johnson Bailee C. Jones Stella Karimi Karis E. Kemper Donyelle N. Kess Tiffanie G. Key Starquasia Q. Kirkman, Cum Laude Mohamed Mansaray LaToia S. Marshall Anne T. Matascik Rolande T. Meumelieu Sharonda L. Moses Ekaterina V. Muranova Kendra M. Murphy, Magna Cum Laude Victoria K. Musyoki, Cum Laude Stacie K. Myers Melissa A. Navarro Eric N. Nkongmi Allison L. Nordeen Gladys A. Olabamiji Ganiyu A. Olofi Toluwalope E. Olofi, Magna Cum Laude Eunice B. Olorunfemi Goldmay O. Onuma Doris A. Osaghae Philip C. Otuonye Jennifer C. Payne Giovanni P. Pierre Shemika R. Pigott Carrie C. Price Kericia M. Rattigan Abiodun O. Salisu Chametria Samuels Philip B. Seisay Omolola G. Shominure Lazinia L. Smith Ciera S. Stewart Tyanna Sutton, Cum Laude Glory N. Tanyi Glory A. Tataw
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Patrick L. Thomas Jr. Helorie T. Thompson Taneka S. Torain Tarsha J. Vice Safiya O. Yearwood, Cum Laude Allied Health Sciences Breshae K. Banks Makera R. Barksdale Warneka N. Boardley Nina T. Booker Kateia Q. Carter Christina T. Ellis Fanny B. Eyong, Cum Laude Fanny B. Eyong Jourdin L. Hall Doreen Hill, Cum Laude Maxwell Indome Anai T. Johnson Nena C. Kutniewski Sharday T. McClurkin Shanika S. Myles Chienyenwa M. Nwaogu Taiwo A. Onanuga Shantel R. Payne Kevin Pink Karen M. Reid, Cum Laude Johnnissa M. Sermon Venicia C. Shepherd, Cum Laude Miasia R. Smith Rena M. Somar, Cum Laude Mustapha Tommy Mykka M. Tyson Dione H. Walters, Cum Laude Julia A. Warnock Allexus M. Young, Cum Laude Health Sciences Nakisha M. Gaddy Donter R. Whitfield
Honors and Recognitions Graduation with Honors Consideration 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 4.0 Magna 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. S UM M A CUM L AU D E – W I T H HI GHES T H O N OR S
Jasmine D. Burton Deandra K. Daniel Carentxa I. Goede Frank E. Haddix
Hope J. Morgan Elizabeth M. Penny Steven B. Sandler Charlyne A. Smith
M AG N A C U M L AU D E – W I T H HI GH H O N OR S
Chanelle M. Burnette Anster J. Charles Corey D. Chisolm Kingsley N. Emelogu Kaylynn B. P. Gory Breana M. Hagwood Katrina Y. Harris Michael D. James
Katrina M. Jeffrey Kamila M. Jernigan Kumani S. Kee Chisomaga R. Madufor Arlene M. Marshall Stanford Kendra M. Murphy Toluwalope E. Olofi Kesha A. Silvera
Denise P. Simpson Karrie L. Smith Brije S. Smith Ternika D. Stone Tamika L. Williams Chioma N. Wosu
Lukenia L.Carroll Golda H. Diwongui Karen Dow Sylvia N. Ejiaku Fanny B. Eyong Lawrence A. Fejokwu O’Naya L. Frazier Kevin L. Gaskins
De’Anna D. Green Valerie N. Hall-Butler Fabian A. Hayles Jr. Doreen Hill Ekene P. Ikejiofor Starquasia Q. Kirkman Kendal M. Larry Briona J. Lee
C U M L AU D E – W I T H H O N OR S
Kenneth Addy Mary Angolo Faith O. Aregbesola Kadie A. Barrett Mariah D.Barron Vonsheika L.Brown-Scott Tashauna L. Burnette Irisha Burrell
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C U M L AU D E – W I T H H O N OR S
Anisa A. Lyder Rashike K. Martin Denise C. Matthews Sam E. McClenon Lashay C. McConneaughey Rigel A. Moore Victoria K. Musyoki Giovanni P. Pierre Karen M. Reid Brittany A. Richmond
Nierra J. Rosilla Keena C. Samuels Venicia C. Shepherd Rena M. Somar Breanna N. Spencer Chanell Spencer Jasmine A. Stukes Tyanna Sutton Shante M. Taylor Jean A. Tilghman
Gideon O. Uzoho Dione H. Walters Aisha D. Ward Edward A. Williams Safiya Yearwood Allexus M. Young
C IRC ULUS S C H OL A R U M
Jasmine D. Burton Anster J. Charles Carentxa I. Goede Kumani S. Kee Steven B. Sandler
Kesha A. Silvera Michael D. James Charlyne A. Smith
Honor Societies Phi Alpha Theta Rho
Kappa Delta Pi-Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter
International Honor Society in Social Work Nicole Bailey Robert Barnes Kadie Barrett V. LeAnna Brown-Scott Ollie Dorsey Anthony Hill Itavis Johnson Yolanda Johnson Maria Laury-Bacoat Jamire McElveen-Merrick LaTonya Phillips Karrie Smith Shante Taylor
Honor Society in Education Jasmine Burton Dion Jones Hope Morgan Juanita Williams De’Anna Green
Alpha Phi Sigma Nu Zeta International Honor Society in Criminal Justice Crystal Octavia Baker Harold Carr Leah Cooper Lakesha Marie Davis Kenya J. Hall-Phyall Michel T. Harris Brionna Lee Sha’Nika D. Lewis Corey Millington Zalayah Niambi Myers Natalie Nichole Preston Sandra Ray Schai Schairer KaeShawn Michelle Stewart Frances Segbo Gideon O. Uzoho
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Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society College of Business O’Naya B.L. Frazier Nierra Rosilla Kiana Mone’t Harvey Ayesha M. Hunt Davaughn Dillahunty Kamila Monique Jernigan Quentin Travis Beauford Valerie Ardean Hall-Butler Kendal Marchez Larry Mariah Dionne Barron Alpha Kappa Delta International Honors Society in Sociology Cyane Tasheonna Green Georgia Franklin Bailee Ann Jackson Denise Patrice Simpson
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. David Georgia Franklin Cyane Tasheonna Green Michel Tiara Harris June Latoya Haskins Bailee Ann Jackson Bria’ Michelle Jackson Shonda 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. Spencer Neshiya Bre-Shae Thornton Angella Waiya Jamie Rashaad Wallace Octavia Von Watson Tamika Lee Williams
Beta Kappa Chi International Honor Society in Sciences Sharon Forman Dennis Tangala Nore Briona Lee KaeShawn Stewart Christopher Chelsey Justina K. Banks Andria Hall Betty Chamber Elizabeth Marlene Penny Tyasia Love Jamie Graham Dorian Bostic Brittany Morrell Eboni Thompson June Haskins Anthony Leverette Barbara Bailey Leah Cooper Casey Morris Chi Sigma Iota Rho Alpha Eta International Honor Society in Counseling Robin Harris Deborah Teel Lonzo Warren Kevin Kittrell Sigma Tau Delta National Honor Society in English Language and Literature De’Ja Alston Maxie Collier Scholar Department of Applied Psychology & Rehabilitation Counseling Barbara Bailey
Distinguished Eagle Recipients: Graduating Seniors with Highest GPAs in Their Majors College of Arts & Sciences and Education Wanda Parks, Urban Studies (3.5 minimum) Elizabeth Penny, Applied Psychology Jasmine Burton, Elementary Education Steven Sandler, Social Work Carentxa Iryva Goede, Biology Francis Segbo, Criminal Justice Hope J. Morgan, Elementary Education Denise Simpson, Sociology Victor U. Onyenze , Computer Science Chioma Wosu, Social Science Charlyne Alexandria Smith, Mathematics (double major) College of Business (3.5 minimum) Charlyne Alexandria Smith, Chemistry (double major) Corey Del Chisolm, Accounting Angella Waiya, Global Studies Breana Monique Hagwood, Sport Management Ayesha Michele Hunt, Management College of Behavioral & Social Sciences College of Health Professions (3.5 minimum) (3.5 minimum) Fanny Babeh Eyong, Health Information Management Robert Barnes, Social Work Toluwalope Olofi, Nursing Stephanie David, Rehabilitation Services Kevin Gaskins, Interdisciplinary Studies Frank Haddix, Applied Psychology 21
Private Donors Scholarship Recipients Pearl Abrams Scholarship LaChae Bennett Maria Laury-Bacoat June Lewis Thomasena McCallum Adams Foundation Tyasia Love Aegon Book Scholarship Tiffanie Key Taneka Torain Dr. Maya Angelou Scholarship Christodia Forson Baltimore Chapter of the Links, Inc. GRASP Scholarship Katrina Harris Bernie Berkowitz Scholarship Hannah Benjamin Dr. Eloise Bridges Scholarship Shante Taylor Dr. Calvin Burnett Scholarship Anster Charles Denise Finley Carentxa Goede Chisomaga Madufor Thomasena McCallum Natalie Preston Precious Teasley Malcolm Chamberlain Scholarship Yarmisha Cofield Guilbert Daley Scholarship Rayana Young Flossie M. Dedmond Humanities Scholarship Kenneth Jackson Victor & Margaret Frenkil Scholarship Trinity Stevens Friends of Education Alexis Logan
India Sub-Continent Scholarship Thadnecshia Stith Information Technology Scholarship Jartia Gibson IT Common Trust Award Melissa McKenzie Anetria Newman Kaiser Scholarship Denise Finley Katrina Harris Zoe Ireland Lakisha Jackson Tiffanie Key Tangela Nore Taneka Torain Lewis-Hall Power to End Stroke Scholarship D’Angela Davis Ollie Dorsey Christodia Forson Taylor Haller Jean Tilghman Jeanette Johnson Scholarship Alfred Shallum Jacob and Daisey Lee Scholarship Betty J. Chambers-Person Yarmisha Cofield Angela Esonu Kevin Gaskins Taylor Haller Jonquil Ishway Kenneth Jackson Dara Pickett Edwin Walker Angella Wiaya Marylanders Organized for Responsibility & Equity Scholarship D’Angela Davis Matching Funds Scholarship Jean Tilghman
Reverend Nathaniel Higgs Scholarship LaChae Bennett Jonquil Ishway Kendal Larry
Clayton and Pamela McNeill Scholarship Kevin Gaskins Shaquia Hall
Louise & Morrell Hines Scholarship Christodia Forson
Threshold-Pearl Moulton Scholarship Maria Laury-Bacoat Cortney Ross
Delores C. Hunt Scholarship Eniola Banjo Lakisha Jackson Kumani Kee Alexis Monteiro
Ida Nicholas Nixon Scholarship Katrina Harris Ollie Dorsey Cynthia Roberts
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Optimist Club of Baltimore Scholarship Alfred Shallum Ethel & Glen Plunkett Scholarship Byron Bamigbade Anderson Burgess Cortez Campbell Iyoha Irabor Arlene Marshall Stanford Quarles Education SOS Scholarship June Lewis Tyasia Love Helen H. Safrit Scholarship Juanita Williams Zik and Jerri Stewart Scholarship Toni Darbey-El Sun Paper Scholarship Chisomaga Madufor Clarice Moseley
Sylvan Learning Scholarship Yamisha Cofield Shantel Payne Malkia Pipkin Emily and Peter Valletutti Scholarship Tia Dupree Alexis Logan West Baltimore Clergy Scholarship Ollie Dorsey Tangela Nore Jomelia Watts Jason Williams Tung L. Wu Scholarship Kamilla Sesay Vera Zimmerman Scholarship Charles Anster Zion Baptist ChurchAlice G. Watkins Scholarship Precious Teasley
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Commencement Information ac a demic regalia
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 Light Blue Orange Gold-Yellow Green Apricot Salmon Pink Purple White Drab Brown Gold Citron Scarlet
Philosophy Education Engineering Science Medicine Nursing Public Health Laws Arts and Letters Business Administration Fine Arts Psychology Social Work Theology
The colors of the satin lining of the hood represent the institution that granted the degree.
the coppin mace
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.
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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 Officials U NI V ER S I T Y SYS T EM O F M A RY L A N D BOA R D O F RE GE N T S T HE BOA R D O F RE GE N T S
James T. Brady, Chair Barry P. Gossett, Vice Chairman Gary L. Attman, J.D., Treasurer
Linda R. Gooden, Assistant Treasurer Michelle A. Gourdine, M.D., Secretary Thomas G. Slater, J.D., Assistant Secretary Norman R. Augustine Joseph Bartenfelder, ex officio D`Ana Johnson, J. D. Ellen Fish James Holzapfel Robert D. Rauch Dr. Frank M. Reid III James L. Shea, J.D. Louis Pope Robert Neall Robert L. Pevenstein Brandon Enriquez, Student Regent C H A N C EL LOR O F U NI V ER S I T Y S YS T E M O F M A RY L A N D
Dr. Robert L. Caret C OP P IN S TAT E U NI V ER S I T Y F O U N DAT I O N BOA R D
Alicia N. Ritchie, Chair Kisha A. Brown, Vice Chair Olympia Scatliffe, CPA, Treasurer Stephen H. Johnson, Secretary James “Winky” Camphor Reginald Exum Calvin Taylor Valerie Traore John Walters Yvette Rooks Patricia Murray Pat Newby Kimberly Robinson Maria Thompson, ex officio Mary Owens-Southall, ex officio
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P RES ID E N T I A L C A BIN E T
Keith Williamson, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Freeman, Ph.D., Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Ahmed El-Haggan, Ph.D., CIO/Vice President for Information Technology Stephen Danik, Vice President for Administration and Finance Douglas Dalzell, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Derek Carter, Athletics Director A C A D E MI C A D MINI S T R AT I O N
Dr. James P. Takona, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and Education Dr. Tracey Murray, Dean, College of Health Professions Dr. Beverly O’Bryant, Dean, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Dr. Ronald C. Williams, Interim Dean, College of Business Dr. Mary Owens-Southall, Dean, School of Graduate Studies Mr. Ron Collins Sr., Dean, The Honors College C A MP US G O V ER N A N C E
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
the star spangled ba nner BY F R A N C I S S C OT T K E 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?
lif t every voice a nd sing BY J A MES W EL D O N J OH N S O N
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.
alma mater
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hail to thee , coppin
BY D R. MIL ES W. C O N N ER
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 on Through 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 stand Loyal to thee.
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