https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/22593/archive/files/d35eaaf45c08f5a5fe27e5f99b845ec3.pdf?Expires=1774483200&Signature=bJLfzukc5o7fUtKulKXUlhdWzqY81XH7950ZPMrIQ5Au2fDJ6bvlr9wzYkAARQELGkZWvykFz6zgQPFSRhs3pPIVumZnnyWCg7Jqiw%7E%7E47WOVefVzv5h1F-Gn%7ES6QDJP%7EMCzo2Z26H2yzZKVNWl9gHud5uUPb3RoJUsSkl2AO50OeeTEsV2Y82KJn3KovP2KUrXfyT9EZdd0KQlBNPaspdHGCE1A1vXsMe491ZPOAHu5iTosIyM9VRgdF0JARvGnID4IFrIWDkrW3VzCDuD6ZHiaV8yMqbjPmGH2AhURSvqBwuC2%7EJ5amSqwTvQUsds1MhXXv6KasIjfFMw3aj1giw__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM c369da2a58d3c8856fc1662d4a8b8878 PDF Text Text P R E S I D E N T ' S S C H O LA R S H I P Friday, September 29, 2017 7 p.m. Statehouse Convention Center Little Rock, Arkansas Philander Smith College �Philander Smith College is a small, privately supported, historically Black, four-year liberal arts institution related to The United Methodist Church. The College offers four degrees: the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Business Administration, and the Bachelor of Social Work. The College’s mission is to graduate academically accomplished students, grounded as advocates for social justice, determined to change the world for the better. Philander Smith College, the only United Negro College Fund member institution in Arkansas, strives to provide a quality education for all, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin or ethnic background. Gala Mission The goal of the President’s Scholarship Gala is to bring awareness and support for underrepresented students. With your financial support, Philander Smith College can administer scholarships to deserving aspiring college students. A top level sponsorship package will create internships, mentoring, enrichment programs, enhanced curriculum as well as other much needed resources for our students. When you support Philander Forward, you help deserving young minds by giving them access to a successful college education and the promise of a fulfilling career. �Message from the President Dear Friends of Philander Smith College, I welcome each of you to the 140th Anniversary Banquet and 3rd Annual President’s Scholarship Gala! Thank you for joining us to help cement this milestone in our history. I can truly say that this has been an amazing year of celebrating the beautiful heritage and great longevity of Philander Smith College. Since 1877, this world-class institution has been a pillar of progress and pride; an educational lantern that has lit the paths of promise for so many young scholars. Throughout our months of commemoration, we have been reflecting upon the College’s roots, using the deeply embedded pride of our past to push us into a soon-coming future. We are both inspired and energized by what we know we can accomplish as we write the next chapters of the College’s history. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Sherece Y. West-Scantlebury Chairwoman Dr. Jesse M. Trice, ’72 Vice-Chairman Dr. Frances Harris, ’76 Secretary Mr. Jim Kincannon Treasurer Sincerely yours, Mr. Robert Blue, ’68 Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson Dr. Etta F. Carter, ’63 Dr. J. Clif Christopher Mr. Herman Davis, ’73 Dr. Terry Esper, ’96 Mr. Jason Earley Dr. Debra Henry Fiser Dr. Terrance D. Grant-Malone Mrs. Pat Lile Ms. Lisa A. Menzies Mr. Arthur Montgomery, ’68 Bishop Gary Mueller Mr. Jake Nabholz Mr. Ronald W. Newsome, ’71 Rev. Mark Norman, ’94 Mr. Don Riggin Mr. F.G. “Buddy” Villines Mr. Harvey P. Wiley, Sr., ’67 Roderick L. Smothers, Sr., Ph.D. 14th President Philander Smith College TRUSTEES EMERITI Dr. Charles W. Donaldson, ’69 Ms. Lottie Shackelford, ’79 Mr. Charles O. Stewart Mr. Sherman Tate, ’70 MG (Ret) Harold Gwatney Even as we have cast our collective vision upon Looking Back to Go Forward— the theme of tonight’s occasion—we know that the time is now to step beyond the shadows of the past. As such, the Philander Forward Era seeks to boldly proclaim our continued relevance today, as we solidify an indisputed position of greatness for tomorrow. By your presence this evening, you demonstrate your willingness to invest in our Forward Movement. Your contributions will provide essential financial resources to help our students achieve their scholastic goals. When you give to our scholars and help them secure their bright futures, you fortify Philander Smith College. For this, we simply cannot thank you enough. Please enjoy tonight’s festivities! Without doubt, your participation in this watershed anniversary makes you part of our rich history. However, it is your generosity, interest and desire to see Philander Smith moving forward that makes you a valued part of our family. �Special Thanks to our sponsors Presenting Sponsor The United Methodist Church Platinum Sponsors Trustee & Mrs. Robert & Carolyn Blue PSC National Alumni Association Gold Sponsor Mr. and Mrs. Rush & Linda Harding Silver Sponsors Dr. Darnell Williams Trustee Emeritus Lottie Shackelford PSC Executive Cabinet AS OF PRINTING �Special Thanks to our sponsors Bronze Sponsors Tate & Associates Dr. Frank James Dr. and Mrs. Carl and Patricia Johnson Trustee Jesse M. Trice, M.D. Trustee Sherece West-Scantlebury, Ph.D. President Roderick L. Smothers, Ph.D. Green and Gold Sponsors Arkansas Department of Workforce Services The Black College Fund Trustee Etta Carter, ‘63 & Trustee Pat Lile Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce Methodist Family Health Pulaski County & Regional Recycling & Waste Reduction Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders, ‘52 USA Funds Trustee Debra Fiser, M.D. Arkansas State University – Office of Diversity The Hatcher Agency Legacy Termite & Pest Control Nucor-Yamato Steel Corporation Little Rock Chapter of the Links, Inc. Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church City of Little Rock Morris Foundation PSC Alumni – Class of 1964 One Banc Arkansas Hospital Association Oaklawn Racing & Gaming AARP Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Donaldson Scholars Academy First Security Bank Trustee Harvey Wiley, ‘67 & Mrs. Gwen Zeigler, ‘65 Cross, Gunter, Witherspoon, & Galchus Greater Little Rock Alumni Chapter Mr. Charles Rodgers, ‘62 CHI St.Vincent Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma PSC Campus Information Services Rev. Sterling King, Jr., ‘62 Mr. Harry Roberson, ‘50 Dr. Kathryn Worthen, ’64 PSC Office of Student Affairs NSC, Inc. The Cranford Coalition Sonic Drive-In AS OF PRINTING �National Alumni Association Contributions We are grateful for the membership of this PSC National Alumni Association and all Philander Smith College alumni who made special contributions in support of our 140th Anniversary. Orville Abrams Yvonne Alexander Maxine Allen Arthur Arnold Wade (Blanche) Banks Chirie Bazzelle Jo Ann Benjamin Thomas Bennett, Jr. Robert Blue Ora Booker Bobbie Bousquet Johnnie Branch Harriett Brandon Shirley Brown Thomas (Edith) Brown Edith Brown Patricia Nunn Brown Hazel Bullock Marion Butler Etta Carter Gwendolyn Cooper Norma Crenshaw L. Clifford Davis Herman Davis Joyce Davis Sueveria Dickens Carl (Rita) Dokes Gwendolyn Efird Annie Enoch Joyce Fagan Estella Forte Lee Forte Terrence Forte Wilbert Gaines Edward Green William Griggsby Anthalene Sims Hall Frances Harris Verdie Harris Rose Haywood Lloyd Hervey Vivian Hines Rosie Holloway Oma Hughes Kristine Ilochi L. Clifford Jones Helen Delois Jones-Martin Jonathan Keaton Sterling King, Jr. Dorothy Malone B. Herbert Martin Helen J. Martin Joyce Kimbrell Marvel Vivian Matthews Margaret McIntire Leo McGee Freddie McGee Virginia Samples McGhee Jearlene Miller Jasmine Miller Amanda Morris Donald Nelson Ron Newsome Ada Norwood Faye Norwood Legora Norwood Teresa Ojezua Lillie Paddio M. Yvonne Peters Silas Redd Joyce Rhodes-Fagan Berniece Richard Harry Roberson Charles Rodgers Jonettia Rowan Cathalyn Rowe William Rush James Ryles Berniece Sabb Delores Samples Virginia Samples-McGhee Lottie Shackelford Cynthia Scott Jenettia Shepherd-Rowan Estella Shipp Ruth Simpson Charity Smith Isaac Starks Rozalind Sutton John Talley, Jr. Shelby Taylor Tommie Taylor Jesse Trice Patricia Whitaker Vaughn Belinda Walker Gloria Blakemore Walker Marva Watts Rachel Williamson Arnell Willis, Sr. Jo Ann Wilson Kathryn Worthen Harvey P. Wiley, Sr. Greater Little Rock Alumni Chapter Chicago Alumni Chapter PSC Class of 1964 �Honorary Chairperson Lottie Shackelford, ’79 Trustee Emeritus We thank you for your leadership in making the 140th Scholarship Gala a success! �Dinner Menu Salad Baby Spinach & Arugula (Pickled Shallots, Queso Fresco, Candied Walnuts, Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar Vinaigrette) Main Course Italian Stuffed Chicken (Spinach, Parmesan Cheese Stuffing with Lemon-Capers Cream Sauce) Grilled Asparagus Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Artisan Rolls & Butter Dessert Key Lime Pie Black and White Cheesecake with Vanilla Bean Cheesecake �Program WELCOME Miss Brittany Taylor, ’18 Miss Philander Smith College 2017-2018 LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING Philander Smith Collegiate Choir SPECIAL 140TH ANNIVERSARY REMARKS Bishop Gary Mueller, Arkansas Conference, UMC Dr. Sherece Y. West-Scantlebury, Chair, PSC Board of Trustees MOMENT OF GRATITUDE Mr. Russell R. Williams, III, ’19 SGA President 2017-2018 THE BLESSING Rev. Kevin Cooper Director of Development Dinner Music provided by student trio PI3CEENT (Nathan Harvey, ’19, Robert Allison, Jr., ’20 and San’Drius Gillespie, ’21) MUSICAL SELECTION Philander Smith Collegiate Choir MOVING THE LEGACY FORWARD Presented by Mrs. Sericia Cole Acting Vice President for Institutional Advancement Sharing the Legacy Building the Legacy Advancing the Legacy SPECIAL REMARKS Dr. Roderick L. Smothers, Sr. 14th President, Philander Smith College ENTERTAINMENT Raheem DeVaughn �CONGRATULATIONS! ON 140 YEARS OF CREATING LEADERS, THINKERS, AND HISTORY MAKERS Platinum Sponsor Trustee Robert & Carolyn Blue �congratulates HAROLD GWATNEY CHEVROLET PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE PROUD PLATINUM SPONSOR OF THE PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE 140TH ANNIVERSARY PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP GALA �1881 – Reverend Thomas Mason was appointed first President of Walden Seminary and Miss Helen Perkins was named as principal. 1882 – Walden Seminary was renamed Philander Smith College following a $10,500 donation by Smith’s widow, Adeline Smith of Oak Park, Illinois. 1883 - March 3: Philander Smith College was chartered as a fouryear institution by the Circuit Court of Pulaski County. Also during this year, Budlong Hall was constructed, the College’s first building on its new site at Eleventh Street and Izard Street. Rev. Thom as Mason 1897 – Dr. James Monroe Cox is appointed president. Cox served the institution for over thirty-eight years as both a professor for eleven years, and as president for twenty-seven years. He is credited with employing the first all black faculty in the college’s history. Rev. James Monroe Cox POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE 1914 – Philander Smith remained mostly a school of elementary and secondary grades. There were 268 elementary students, 132 secondary students and 39 collegiate level students. The college had attracted students from twenty-four states; 147 from Arkansas. 1919 – New property at the corner of Tenth and Izard Streets was purchased, and a new girls’ dormitory was constructed. The dormitory, named Webb Hall in honor of the first organizer of the first school for Negroes in Little Rock, housed 125 residents and included a cafeteria, laundry facility, and classroom space for the “School of Beauty and Culture.” 1920s 1877 – November 7: Walden Seminary was founded in the basement of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church at 8th Street and Broadway in Llittle Rock, Ark. COMING INTO BEING 1910s THE GENESIS 1890s-1900 1870-1880 PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE THROUGH THE YEARS SHAPE 1922 – Ph College re by the Ark of Educati institution education 1923 – Gra eliminated focus was 1924 – Pre retired, an Taylor was President. 1927 – Aft fire in 192 Chapel str under the C. Brower. �rammar school was d and the educational s shifted to liberal arts. resident James Cox nd Rev. George Collins s appointed third . ter being destroyed by 24, the current Wesley ructure was erected leadership of Pastor J. r. 1936 – July 1: Dr. Marquis Lafayette Harris was appointed president. A graduate of Gammon Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Sacred Theology from Boston University and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Ohio State University, ushered the college into an era of dramatic growth that would see the institution increase in both size and prominence. 1939 – Methodist Episcopal Church, Methodist Episcopal Church South and the Methodist Protestant Church merged to for form the Methodist Church. PILLAR OF PROGRESS 1950s 1932 – PSC awarded twenty-two degrees demonstrating its success as a four-year college. To place greater emphasis on the mission of educating students at the college level, Taylor eliminated the secondary school department. LIGHTING THE FLAME 1940s hilander Smith eceived an “A” rating kansas State Board ion as the leading n in the state for the n of African-Americans. PROMINENT AND PROUD 1930s SHIFTING 1941 – Over 235 courses were offered in 1941-1942. During this same period, Philander increased its majors from six to eighteen with prerequisites provided for Dentistry, Journalism, Law, Medicine, Music, Pharmacy, Religious Education, Social Service and Theology and a flight instruction and maintenance program began. 1944 – The College became a founding member of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) led by Dr. Frederick D. Patterson, president of then-Tuskegee Institute. 1948 – Philander purchased the adjacent city block from the Little Rock School Board. Formerly Little Rock Junior College, this acquisition included an Administration Building (now the James M. Cox Administration Building), and a Gymnasium (now the Sherman E. Tate Student Recreation Center). Also during this year, President Harris received a Government surplus building from Camp Robinson Air Force Base in North Little Rock which was formerly the headquarters of the Commanding General at Camp Robinson and is now known as the Barracks and has served through the years as a Student Union Building, an office for alumni and as dormitories. 1950 – Gould, Arkansas native Ozell Sutton graduates with a bachelors degree in political science. Sutton went on to became the first Black reporter for the Arkansas Democrat newspaper and is regarded as a significant political activist at the height of the civil rights struggle. He was present at such watershed events as the 1957 Central High School desegregation crisis, the 1965 march at Selma, Alabama, and was present with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee when King was assassinated in April 1968. Sutton was also inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2001. 1955 – In May, Philander Smith College became the first predominantly black school in Arkansas to grant a bachelor’s degree to a white student. Dorothy Martin. 1957 - Little Rock’s Philander Smith College, an historically black college, opened its doors to the “Little Rock Nine” to help them prepare for their first days as students at Central High School. Barred from entering the all-white high school by order of the governor, the students struggled to keep from falling behind in their coursework, aided by Philander Smith College faculty members. �1960 – Dr. M.L. Harris ended his presidency after serving 24 years; the longest tenure of any president at Philander. 1960 – Over fifty Philander students led the first sit-in in Little Rock following the example of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) which coordinated sit-ins across the country. As a result of this sit-in, five Philander Smith College students were arrested. 1962 – The M.L. Harris Library and Fine Arts Building is completed and formerly housed the campus library, office space, classrooms for the Art Department. 1963 – Philander Smith College students led negotiations with downtown Little Rock merchants and established an agreement to desegregate public transportation and other facilities. 1965 – The Philander Smith campus encompassed just over ten city blocks including six blocks of Urban Renewal property and a $3,000,000 housing project and shopping center. PANTHER PRIDE Throughout the 1970s, under the leadership of the college’s seventh President, Dr. Walter R. Hazzard, Philander Smith added eight new classrooms to the M.L. Harris Library, expanded the women’s dormitory, renovated the James M. Cox Administration Building, constructed a new office complex and constructed the Mabee-Kresge Science Building. 1980s JUSTICE ERA 1970s 1960s PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE THROUGH THE YEARS FAMOUS PHILANDERIANS 1980 – Philander Smith initiated its first Cluster Program involving the support of business and industry in Little Rock and the state. Also, accredidation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools was retained, and approval was achieved by the Arkansas State Department of Education for Teacher Education Program. 1985 – Hubert “Geese” Ausbie, a 1960 graduate, retired after 24 years with the Harlem Globetrotters. Ausbie gained fame as a Globetrotter from 1961-1985 following his time at Philander Smith College (1956- 1960) where he earned All-Conference and All-Americans honors. 1987 – Little Rock citizens elected a Philander graduate the city’s first female mayor. Lottie H. Shackelford, ’79, served on the Board of Directors for the City of Little Rock and was re-elected citywide three times to that position before being elected to the mayoral office where she served until December 1988. �1993 – Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders, ’52 is appointed United States Surgeon General, making her the first African American and the second woman to hold the position. 1995 – Through the fundraising work of President Myer L. Titus, Philander Smith College opened a new $3,000,000 multipurpose building consisting of a gymnasium with Physical Education and Business buildings. The Crawford J. Mims Gymnasium was dedicated in 1995 and serves as the epicenter for Philander Smith College athletics. 1998 – July 1: Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed, a Dallas, Texas native, is appointed the first woman to serve as President of Philander Smith College. Dr. Reed instituted the College’s Honor Academy and a Black Family Studies program. Reed increased the college’s endowment to $9 million and raised $37.6 million to construct three state-of-the-art facililties including the Harry R. Kendall Health & Science Mission Center, the D.W. Reynolds Library and Technology Center. 2004 – Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough was appointed the college’s twelfth President. 2005 – “Bless the Mic” lecture series is created as a unique and contemporary educational tool. The series seeks to bring in noted scholars, authors, politicians and public intellectuals to help stimulate intellectual discourse among students and the community. 2007 – PSC developed a new graphic identity and renewed the institutional emphasis on Social Justice. The new branding included a “Think Justice” tagline as well as an update to the college’s mission and the creation of the Social Justice Institute. 2008 – Two new residential facilities, Suites A and B, were constructed offering PSC upper-classmen apartment style living with modern amenities. PHILANDER FORWARD 2010s 1993 – January 20: Philander Smith Collegiate Choir sang at the inauguration of President William Jefferson Clinton. Under the direction of Stephen Hayes, the choir also participated in additional Inaugural Gala events throughout the week. THE RENAISSANCE 2000s 1990s TRADITIONS OF EXCELLENCE 2014 – Philander Smith College opened the new Campus Center, serving as the nexus of student life and engagement, the 16,000 square foot facility offers an array of state-of-the-art amenities including a dining hall, quick service bistro, and student union complex. In 2017, the building was later dedicated as the Clarence J. Duvall Campus Center. 2015 – Dr. Roderick L. Smothers, Sr. is appointed as the college’s fourteenth president. 2016 – Philander Smith College receives the Regional Workforce Implementation Grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education in the amount of $851,271. The grant funds the Workforce Innovation Strategic and Economic Public Private Partnerships Program (WISE P3), which positioned the institution to help address the workforce education needs in the state of Arkansas. 2017 – Philander Smith College commemorates 140 years of providing educational opportunity for students in underserved and underrepresented populations. �A special “Thank You” to our National Alumni Association You are the foundation on which the college’s legacy is formed. We appreciate your continued support and partnership in continuing to move this great institution FORWARD. “Our past is rich because those who went before us sowed into the soil. By their example, our future can only be as great as our fidelity.” ��PLATINUM SPONSOR We’re proud to help celebrate 140 years of Philander Smith College’s amazing legacy! Mr. & Mrs. Rush and Linda Harding �In appreciation of Dr. Darnell Williams Thank you for your stalwart support of the Philander Forward Movement. Your work and dedication toward the students, faculty and staff are forever cemented in the legacy of this great institution. You are appreciated! �ENTERTAINMENT BY Raheem DeVaughn Certain songs just have an uncanny ability to transport us back to memorable moments. Whether those memories are loving, painful or lustful, Raheem DeVaughn has made a career out of tapping into people’s emotions by creating personal soundtracks to our love lives. What Raheem has done over the past decade is carve out a lane for himself as one of this generation’s most beloved voices. The Maryland resident’s catalog of sultry melodies and passionate bedroom anthems have earned him a loyal fan base as well as a host of industry accolades, including three Grammy nominations. Originally signed to Jive Records, Raheem’s first three albums—The Love Experience (2005), Love Behind the Melody (2008) and The Love & War MasterPeace (2010)— resulted in chart-topping singles like “You,” “Customer” and the female-empowerment anthem “Woman.” Stepping out as an independent artist for his 2013 release, A Place Called Love Land, Raheem remained consistent in his artistry and the same holds true with his recent fifth studio album Love, Sex & Passion. The budding humanitarian is ready to give back more than just music to his fans and has recently launched the Love Life Foundation, a non-profit organization that enables him to embrace several causes closest to his heart, with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, mental illness, autism, cancer, education, music and the arts. �Philander Smith College, along with the Regional Recycling and Waste Reduction District, is collaborating with the Urban Food Loop, Heifer International and the Marriott Hotel Group, to sponsor food waste composting at tonight’s 140th Anniversary President’s Scholarship Gala. Philander Smith College, with a focus on matters related to social justice, recognizes food waste as an environmental justice issue. We are proud to support the State of Arkansas’s 10-year Solid Waste Plan which encourages efforts to keep all materials out of the landfills. PRINTING AND SIGNAGE FOR TONIGHT’S EVENT PRODUCED BY Arkansas Graphics �Gala Scholarships PRESIDENT’S GALA SCHOLARSHIP Presented in honor of the Annual President’s Scholarship Gala event, The President’s Gala Scholarship is awarded to deserving senior level students, enrolled full-time, who possess effective leadership qualities and demonstrate financial need. These students must also exhibit a passion for personal growth and development embodying the goals of the Philander Forward Movement. OZELL SUTTON LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP The Ozell Sutton Leadership and Service Scholarship is awarded to a Philander Smith College student who exemplifies the true spirit of the life, service and legacy of 1950 PSC Alumnus Ozell Sutton (1925-2015). The Sutton Scholar displays a passion and desire for the pursuit of social justice, fairness and equality along with outstanding academic credentials. Initially, the Sutton Scholarship Award will provide a minimum $3,500 yearly scholarship, and with matching funds, allow for a $7,000 scholarship (per year) per student. YOUNG WOMEN IN EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is awarded to a Philander Woman who stands out as a leader, exemplifying scholarship, service, and womanhood and who, by example, encourages other female students to do the same. The Young Women in Excellence scholar must display a strong passion for leadership and personal development while demonstrating the potential to become a leader in their chosen field while exhibiting a desire to also enhance the lives of women in their community. Awarded tonight! �President’s Executive Cabinet Dr. Roderick L. Smothers, Sr. 14th President Dr. Darnell Williams Executive Vice President Dr. Zollie Stevenson, Jr. Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Dakota Doman Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Mr. Joey Stoner Interim Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Mrs. LaTonya Hayes Associate Vice President for Fiscal Affairs Rev. Ronnie Miller-Yow Chaplain/Dean for Religious Life and Campus Culture Mr. David Lewis Chief of Staff Mr. Brian Clay Chief Information Officer Mrs. Sericia Cole Acting Vice President for Institutional Advancement Mr. Nathan Cochran Director of Athletics Gala Committee Members Trustee Emeritus Lottie Shackelford Honorary Chairperson Trustee Emeritus Charles Donaldson, Ph.D. Mrs. Sericia Cole Mr. Kevin Cooper Mrs. Jennelle Primm Ms. Brenda Ficklin Mrs. Carmen Parks Ms. Mary Wheeler Ms. Janet Tate Ms. LaTina Curry Mr. Christopher Smith Dr. Carla Carter Ms. Connie Curry Special Thanks to Mr. Reginald Jackson �PHILANDER FORWARD philander.edu 900 West Daisy Bates Drive Little Rock, AR 72202 501.370.5262 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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