DSA Scytale: September 2014

The Scytale September 2014

Image courtesy of

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scytale

What is a Scytale?

One of the first encryption

devices was the Spartan

Scytale. It was used by the

Spartan Military for encoding

messages sent between

commanders.

October Scytale Submissions

Information for the June edition

of The Scytale are due by Friday,

September 26, 2014

Please limit your articles to 200

words or less, and share any

significant developments in your

respective departments.

Be sure to thoroughly proofread

and edit all submissions.

NOR FO L K ST AT E U N I V ER SIT Y

DI V I S IO N OF ST UD ENT AFF A IR S

Pg. Inside this Issue: 1. Welcome 2. Career Closet 3. Common Reading Program 4. Student Support Services

5. G.E.N.I.S.I.S. LLC 6. L.I.V.E Model 7. CHKD Miracle Jeans Day

Fitness Coordinator: Troy Wilkerson II An alumni, former Track and

Field athlete now employee for

Norfolk State University, Troy

Wilkerson II brings new and

innovative health and fitness

ideas to the University. With a

Bachelor of Science in Health

Fitness, Personal Training

Certification with Aerobic and

Fitness Association of America

(AFAA) and several years’

experience in health and fitness

field, Mr. Wilkerson is ready to

open eyes and minds of

students, faculty and staff. Mr.

Wilkerson will focus on not only

the physical aspects of wellness

but will target nutrition as well

as emotional wellness. So, make

sure you plan a visit to wellness

center, it could change your life.

Student Center Operations Manager: James C. Singleton My name is James C. Singleton, the new Student Center Operational Manager. I bring with me the determination that'll continue to grow among our students here at this exciting and remarkable university. As some of you may not know that I'm not a new comer to Norfolk State University. I have spent majority of my years working under the umbrella of Housing & Residential Life for nearly 11 years. I have always been dedicated and loyal to this university. I'm looking forward to my new role and my return with that same quality experience and drive as the Student Center Operational Manager.

Welcome to the

Division of Student Affairs

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The Norfolk State University

Career Services Career Closet

opened in October 2013 and

serves as a resource of upscale,

gently used business casual and

business professional attire

available, free of charge, to all

currently enrolled Norfolk State

University students. The Career

Closet will help students with their

professional dress needs whether

it may be for an interview, a

career fair, office visit, or on the

job.

How does it work? Currently

enrolled Norfolk State University

students can visit the Career

Closet and take (for free to keep)

up to 4 individual apparel items

(i.e. 3 ties and 1 shirt, or 2 blouses,

1 skirt and a of pair shoes) per

semester or 1 suit during an

academic year. The clothes you

take are yours to keep - for free.

Career Closet Career Services, Melody Iannone

Sunday, August 24th Fraternity and Sorority Life hosted “Meet the Greeks”. This annual events was held to educate fellow Spartans about the requirements to qualify for membership into a fraternity or sorority within the Council of Independent Organizations and NSU’s National Pan-Hellenic Council.

Students were able to participate in a panel discussion and visit each chapter to learn more about their values such as leadership, scholarship, unity and service. The following active organizations were represented at this event: Alpha Kappa Alpha - Alpha Nu Omega - Alpha Phi Alpha - Alpha Phi Omega - Chi Eta Phi - Delta

Sigma Theta - Iota Phi Theta - Kappa Alpha Psi - Kappa Kappa Psi - Pershing Angels - Phi Beta Sigma - Phi Mu Alpha - Sigma Alpha Iota - Sigma Gamma Rho - Tau Beta Sigma - Zeta Phi Beta

Meet The Greeks Recap Leadership and Student Engagement , ReNecia Thornton

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New NSU students had the opportunity to meet Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson the Sunday before classes started. Ms. Wilkerson’s book the Warmth of Other Suns: the Epic Story of America’s Great Migration captured the rarely told story of the migration of African Americans in this country. She captivated the audience of students, faculty, staff and community members with her memories of those interviewed and her passion for the topic. This program was a collaboration with The Division of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs.

Common Reading Program Dean of Students, Tracci Johnson

TRIO Celebrating 50 Years of Providing Hope and Opportunity for Success Student Support Services

On August 21, 1964, President

Lyndon Baines Johnson signed

legislation establishing the first of

the Federal TRIO Programs under

the War on Poverty initiative. This

year marks the 50th Birthday of

that bold legislation to assist low –

income and first generation

college students. Currently there

are nine TRIO programs included

under the TRIO umbrella. The

Norfolk State University Student

Support Services Program will hold

various activities throughout 2014

-2015 in honor of TRIO.

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Norfolk State University: Upward Bound and Student Support Services My Name is Temond J. Jones and I consider myself a “TRIO Child”. That means that TRIO did something for me that no other program could do and that is shape me into the person I am today. I was born and raised by my grandparents in Norfolk, VA were I received all of my formal education. I enrolled in the NSU Upward Bound Program in the 9th grade. Upward Bound taught me to respect education because without Upward Bound I would not have been exposed to the resources I needed to succeed in

high school. Growing up in my family no one really pursued college as an option.. It was hard being that first generation child in the house when everyone around you seems to be concentrated on money, whereas I had to focus on education. NSU UB provided me with experiences that included: out of state trips; visiting different college campuses; attending historical landmarks; meeting different people, different cultures and taking part in live interactive events. The majority of the other children who came up in my neighborhood did not get the opportunity to see or do the things I did. The bonus from these events and activities helped mold and shape me and I was setting a new standard for my family. I entered college in the fall of 2000. I enrolled in Student Support Services as a freshman and they became my family all the way through college. When I would need something that was related to school I could always go

to the S.S.S.P office. I knew when I went to that office they would do all they could to help me with anything from grant money, tutoring, technical assistance, mentoring or just for family support. The fun was always there but the support that Trio programs gave me changed the way I looked at school and life. I graduated from NSU 2005 I was

honored to get the call that I was

hired as the first male Student

Development Specialist. I became

a Trio Employee at Norfolk State

University. I now have my

Undergraduate Degree in Art

Education and Masters in Urban

Education from Norfolk State

University. I love working with and

helping students who come from

the same circumstance that I was

able to make it from and I love it.

I feel that I am a living testimony

that “Trio Works” and as long as I

live I will be a “Trumpet for Trio”!

NSU SSS Faculty Member’s Story Spotlighted in the National TRIO 50th Birthday Celebration 8/21/14 Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education

Student Support Services, Temond J. Jones

The LEAD Series will be bringing class of 1988 alum, Damon Williams, to empower NSU students to be successful in their endeavors. Damon Williams is the VP Programming for Music Choice, the multi-platform video and

music network that reaches millions of consumers nationwide. In this role he helps conceptualize and manage the development of the company's products, including the launch of its newest network Music Choice Play, the first 24/7 interactive music video network,

and Music Choice On Demand, the most popular On Demand video network in the country. The keynote will be begin at 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Student Center 149.

LEAD Series Presents: Damon Williams DSA LEAD Committee

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Remaining true to its motto “Beginning here…Transitioning there…”, G.E.N.E.S.I.S. , which began as a first year male mentoring program has transitioned to a promising Living Learning Community (LLC). Gentlemen Embracing New Experiences and Seeking Intellectual Success, is a male initiative that supports academic success and promotes positive male images. G.E.N.E.S.I.S.’s mission is to address academic achievement and persistence challenges of first-year, African American male students at Norfolk State University through providing opportunities for personal and professional development, connecting students to key resources, and exposing students to new experiences that will not only enrich their collegiate

experience but also support their academic success. It is hoped that while participants of G.E.N.E.S.I.S. are actively seeking intellectual success, they would embrace new experiences that will not only enhance their overall collegiate experience but will also without a doubt aid participants on the road to self-discovery. The LLC requires participants to have a shared living experience within Babbette Smith Hall, South as well as a shared learning experience in which participants take set general education core courses throughout the academic year with LLC faculty. However, G.E.N.E.S.I.S.’s main claim to fame will not only rest within its well-dressed and well-adjusted young male participants. It will also rest within the accomplishment of “The Barbershop” research

project centered on raising awareness to a major African American male health disparity, prostate cancer. These first year undergraduate males will fully engage in the research process through project development, surveying, collecting and analyzing data, as well as presenting findings at the NSU spring undergraduate research colloquium. Although “there” is highly

subjective, it’s important for

G.E.N.E.S.I.S. to focus on

participants beginning their

collegiate career then

transitioning to completion of

their collegiate career. Our

expectation is that they will

exceed our expectations and

we’re excited to see where

“there” will be.

G.E.N.E.S.I.S. in Transition! Housing and Residential Life, Kendall Pete

Be the Life of the Party! Housing and Residence Life, Kendall Pete

On Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at

7:00pm in the Student Center, Room

149, the Office of Housing &

Residence Life in collaboration with

the Office of Student Activities hosted

“Be the Life of the Party”. This

program was a high risk behavior

event to engage students in

interactive discussion centered on

irresponsible drinking habits. During

the event, guest speaker, Adam

LoDolce, an MTV’s “MADE” dating

coach, author, and national media

consultant used his dating coach

techniques and personal stories to

express that alcohol is not a

requirement to have a great time or

to meeting people. LoDolce

challenged the 350 students in

attendance to consider socializing

alcohol free while highlighting topics

such as natural confidence,

interpersonal skills, and sobriety to

encourage attendees to consider

consequences of heavy drinking

habits. LoDolce sign books and

greeted students at the conclusion of

the event.

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In an effort to continue fostering the Spartan Residential Experience, Housing & Residence Life (HRL) has implemented L.I.V.E., its new community engagement model that will guide programming effort in our residence halls where students L.I.V.E., learn, grow, transform, and lead. Integrating Ernest Boyer’s “Characteristics of Collegiate Communities” and values based education as its theoretical framework, L.I.V.E. model will focus on building strong, positive, and well-balanced communities through developmental (academic & socio-educational) co-curricular programming; values based educational programming (HRL Residential Community Values), and opportunities meaningful as well as memorable experiences. Members of the campus community to include residents, student leaders, and University administrators were consulted to collectively conceptualized L.I.V.E.

-ing Spartan Residential Experience developmentally in four distinct ways: “Learning”, “Inspiring”, “Valuing”, and “Engaging”. Those conceptual definitions are as follows:

Learning is a fundamental and ongoing process of acquiring new information and sharing it with others.

Inspiring is invoking positive change in a person’s thought process, emotions, and behavior; making people believe they can so they will.

Valuing is knowing, considering, and appreciating our worth and the worth of others; respecting the campus community standards.

Engaging is openly exploring, being actively involved, and investing within the campus community.

L.I.V.E. will tailor its focus on the personal and academic needs, growth and development of all

residential students in first year areas and upperclassmen halls. It is our hope that we will successfully provide unforgettable experiences with unforgettable people in unforgettable places; that students will ultimately L.I.V.E. and RE-L.I.V.E. the Spartan Residential Experience!

L.I.V.E.: A Community Engagement Model Housing and Residential Life, Kendall Pete

The Dean of Students Office and the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities extends a special invitation for you to participate in the Student Conduct Board! This position plays an integral role in supporting the mission of the University by maintaining a safe living and learning environment for the campus community. The Student Conduct Board is the pool of students, faculty, and staff who have been trained and eligible to serve on a

Student Conduct Panel. The Student Conduct Panel are the persons authorized by the Dean of Students to determine if a student or student organization has violated the Code of Student Conduct and recommend sanctions. Members of the Student Conduct Board will serve an one-year renewable appointment. Time commitments will vary depending on the number of individuals willing to serve during the academic year.

If you are interested, you must attend one of the initial training dates below:

Friday, September 5th from 1:00-5:00 PM

Monday, September 22nd from 1:00-5:00 PM

You may RSVP to Harold Pittman by telephone (823-8222) or by email ([email protected]).

Student Conduct Board Dean of Students Office/Office of Rights and Responsibilities, Jonathan Walker

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In the News

CHKD Miracle Jeans Day Leadership and Student Engagement, Krystina Robinson

Student Affairs staff that make a minimum $5 donation to NSU’s Dance Marathon can wear jeans to work on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Cash and check donations can be dropped off in Student Services Center, suite 319 or you can donate online at http://events.dancemarathon.com/event/nsudm/.

Please be sure to receive supervisor approval to participate and make sure that your jeans are workplace appropriate. All proceeds will go to the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters to provide life-saving services for our area kids. Please share this information with any part-time staff and graduate assistants in your departments as well. Please

direct inquiries to Krystina Hall-Robinson at [email protected] or call 823-2346. *Please make checks to Children’s Hospital of The Kings Daughters*

Upcoming Events

Date Description Location Time

September 4, 2014 NSU DM 2015 Interest Meeting Student Center 138A 7:30pm-8:30pm

September 10, 2014 CHKD Miracle Jeans Day

Celebratory Photograph

Student Services Center 309 10:00am

September 10, 2014 NSU DM 2015 Interest Meeting Student Center 138A 7:30pm-8:30pm

September 23, 2014 LEAD Series Presents:

Damon Williams ‘88

Student Center 149A 7:00pm

September 25, 2014 National Dance Marathon Day TBA TBA

September 25, 2014 Graduate Professional School

Day

Student Center 138A&B 10:30am-2:00pm

Race-Blind Affirmative Action? Jake New

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last year to require a higher level of scrutiny for race-based

affirmative action was a step toward destabilizing race-conscious admission plans, and universities must find

new ways – for now additional ones, but eventually substitute ones – to ensure diversity.

Click here for the full article:

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/06/18/new-book-discusses-diversity-strategies-dont-consider-

race