ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ among HBCUs to develop HBCU Data Science Consortium
Dr. Felesia Stukes, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Assistant Professor of Computer Science, and faculty from five collaborating HBCUs are building a consortium of data science and business analytics researchers, scholars and industry partners designed to inspire and extend a culture of academic development and research collaborations across the region, state, and ultimately, the nation.Ìý
ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ invites community to fifth annual Evening with Santa
The global pandemic has not put a damper on the Christmas spirit at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½. The University is moving forward with the annual Evening with Santa event hosted by the Department of Residence Life.
The Duke Endowment funds faculty development cohort at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½, Davidson College
ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ faculty members are participating in a new type of professional development cohort developed by Dr. Brian M. Jones, dean of College of Arts and Letters, andÌýthe Duke Endowment.Ìý
Oralia Washington Achieves Milestone with CIAA Sports Information Directors Association
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and its Sports Information Directors Association (SIDA) recently conducted their biennial election for officer positions, which produced historic results. Jolisa Williams of Shaw University and Romanda Noble-Watson of Claflin University were re-elected as president and secretary, respectively, while Oralia Washington of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ was voted in as the new vice president.
Erna Perkins Jones Named as Director of Facilities
ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ announces the appointment of Erna D. Perkins Jones as director of Facilities. Perkins Jones comes to JCSU from Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont in Charlotte. She will assume her role at JCSU on July 14.
Efforts of essential personnel help JCSU during COVID-19 pandemic
As the world continues to deal with the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, essential personnel are hard at work. At ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½, faculty and a majority of staff are working remotely, but a number of essential workers remain on campus during this unprecedented time. Members of Institutional Advancement, the Health Center, Post Office, Facilities, Residence Life, Campus Police, Housekeeping and the Business Office are among the essential employees on campus during this pandemic.
Director of Library Services launches digital story time during pandemic
COVID-19 has created challenges for the students and faculty of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½, as well as staff members like Monika Rhue, director of Library services at James B. Duke Library. When the University moved classes online in March, Rhue and her team quickly took action to ensure students had the necessary tools to work remotely.
Longtime JCSU professor shares first experience teaching online
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for higher education, especially for faculty members and students, who have been forced to teach and learn online.Ìý
Dr. Vijaya L. Gompa Appointed as Dean of the College of STEM
ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ announces the appointment of Dr. Vijaya L. Gompa as dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. She currently serves as professor of Mathematics and she served as head of the Department of Mathematical, Computing and Information Sciences at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Ala. Gompa was selected after an extensive national search and will begin her tenure at JCSU on June 1, 2020.
JCSU program director selected as a panelist for annual Women’s Symposium on Black Maternal Health
Rachel Davis, program director of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½â€™s Lactation Consultant Training Program, was a panelist for Rep. Alma Adam’s fifth annual Women’s Symposium on Black Maternal Health. The panel, which featured appearances from Senators Cory Booker and Kamala Harris, was held April 16, 2020 during Black Maternal Health Week.