Southern Universy Celebrates
O Southern, Dear Southern, y praises we shall sing.
Southern University’s 137th Founders’ Day Celebration comes on the eve of Southern
University- Shreveport’s 50th Year Commemoration. e Founders’ Day program
participants reected on the history of the Southern University System, and Souther-
nites reminisced about their tenure at one or more of the four campuses: Southern
University at Baton Rouge, Southern University at New Orleans, and Southern
University at Shreveport, and the Southern University Law Center. Doris Bennett
Adams, SGA President 1967 at Southern University at Shreveport provided
the audience with fond memories of a “SUSLA moment.”
O Southern, Dear Southern, We owe our all to ee.
Attorney S. P. Davis, the keynote Founders’ Day Speaker, captivated the audience with
his passionate and stimulating speech. He challenged students to do their best in all en-
deavors in order to achieve their goals, regardless of their immediate circumstances. Davis
recounted his humble beginnings from a farm laborer in the cotton elds of North Louisi-
ana. Our speaker was an honor graduate from Southern University-Baton Rouge in May
1971 and received top honors in the May 1973 graduating class of Southern University
Law Center. Attorney Davis is licensed to practice in the local, state, and federal courts,
including the United States Supreme Court. Currently he and daughter, Attorney Khar-
men Davis, operate the Davis Law Oce in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Davis is not only a servant to his community, but he is also an accomplished military veteran.
He is the rst and only African American to command the 3/379th Regiment, 4th Brigade, Bossier City Louisiana,
95th Division, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
A Monthly Publication from the Oce of the Chancellor APRIL 2017 • VOL. 2 - NO. 4
137th Founders’ Day
Doris Bennett Adams
SGA President - 1967
Atty. S.P. Davis, Sr.
Founders’ Day Speaker
(L to R: Margaret Hudson, Doris Bennett Adams, E. Jean Ware, Dr. Melva Williams, Shannon McCowan, Dr. Rodney A. Ellis, Atty, S.P. Davis,
Atty. Mary Jackson, Winzer Andrews, Dr. Cliord McClain and Jeremy Smothers)
PODIUM GUESTS
A Quick Look ...
Southern Universy at Shreveport
Founders’ Day Celebration
L to R: Clion Jones, Alice Jones, Bobby Wiggins and Dr. Ellis
O Southern, Dear Southern, y name will ever be.
ree Southernites who were members of the initial Southern University
at Shreveport sta in 1967 were honored for their contributions. ey
were Alice Jones-Retired Business Studies Division Chair, Clion
Jones-Retired University Registrar, and Bobby Wiggins-Retired Music
Department Head. e 137th Founders’ Day Celebration served
as a reunion for fellow Southernites and afforded students
the opportunity to be inspired by persons who traveled the path
students are now taking.
New Dimensions Choral Society
Some members of the rst graduating class pictured with Dr. Ellis
Employees Recognized for Years of Service
L to R: Linzola Winzer (10), Dr. Regina Robinson (30), Barbara Austin (32),
Angela Horikawa (10) and Phillippa George (10)
Shannon Levingston McCowan
served as Mistress of Ceremony
Dr. Ellis presented Atty. Davis with a Plaque of Appreciation
New Dimensions Choral Society
Scholarship Presentation from
David Raines Community
Health Centers
During the SUSLA campus-wide meeting,
March 28, 2017, Mr. Steven Jackson,
Community Development Coordinator,
presented Dr. Ellis with a $10,000 check.
These funds are used for scholarships to
nursing and other allied health students
attending SUSLA.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Presents $10,000
Scholarship Check to SUSLA
Over 4,000 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. gathered at their 85th South
Central Regional Conference in Shreveport March 16th -19th and they brought with
them a big donation for Southern University Shreveport (SUSLA). Dr. Melva Williams,
Vice Chancellor for Student Aairs and Enrollment Management, coordinated with the
President of local chapter, Sigma Rho Omega, and their President Mrs. Alice Cooper
and member, Marquell Sennett, to organize the eorts. e check presentation was
made at the Sorority’s closing Gala which was held at the Shreveport Convention
Center. e Chancellor of SUSLA, Dr. Rodney A. Ellis, and Vice Chancellor, Dr. Melva
Williams, were present to receive the check in the amount of $10,000.00.
Under the leadership of their International President, Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, the Sorority’s program theme is
“Launching New Dimensions of Service.” Under that umbrella, one of their focal points is “ink HBCU” with the goal
of raising over 2 million dollars over a four year period for HBCU’s. e Sorority partnered with Southern University
Shreveport and Grambling State University by holding an Essence Experience Rae. rough this eort, they raised
$20,000 according to Cooper. She also stated that whenever the Sorority comes together on a Cluster, Regional,
National or International level, they
aim to give back to HBCU’s in that
area.
“I’m very excited about the part-
nership between SUSLA and Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and
their very generous donation,” stat-
ed Dr. Ellis. “It shows how powerful
we can be when we work together
to reach a common goal. e funds
will be used towards the advance-
ment of our students’ education.”
e sorority also donated $10,000 to
Grambling State University.
(L to R: Daphne Thibeaux, Dr. Tuesday Mahoney, Alice Cooper,
Dr. Rodney A. Ellis, Dr. Melva Williams and Marquel Nicol
ROLAND MARTIN, NEWSONE
ON LOCATION AT SUMAS
Renown TV personality, Roland Martin aired his daily news
segment NewsOne on location, Friday March 17, 6 a.m., at
Southern University Museum of Art Shreveport (SUMAS).
Our very own, Dr. Rodney A. Ellis, was the featured guest for
this segment. Dr. Ellis and Mr. Martin discussed the state of
higher education in Louisiana and the massive budget cuts over
the last nine years. In addition, SUSLA campus programming
was also highlighted. Check out the full segment at: https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tifZGH0MYbg.
Special thanks to Fred Moss, Robert Silvie, Gary Sanders, Corp.
Carol Downs, Bobby Rhines, Angelique Feaster Evans, and Dr.
Melva Williams for all you did to make this possible.
L to R: Roland Martin, NEWSONE Anchor and Dr. Ellis
WOMEN'S HISTORY
MONTH EXHIBIT:
GURLFRIENDOLOGY
Southern University Museum
of Art Shreveport (SUMAS) hosted ‘Gurlfriendology: A
Celebration of Women’ exhibit opening reception, featuring
the artworks of Louisiana artist, Karen La Beau. is solo
exhibition was on display March 1-31, 2017.
e opening reception was held on Wednesday, March 1,
from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. SUMAS had approximately 85
visitors for the exhibit opening. “ “We are strong, beautiful and resourceful. I wanted to accentuate the comradery
between women. Most women nd their strength from their bonding time with their girlfriends, sisters and mothers” said
Karen La Beau.
Karen LaBeau, Featured Artist
Featured artworks on display from Karen LaBeau
In honor of National Women’s History Month, SUMAS wanted to highlight the dynamic works of a Louisiana woman artist.
We are honored to showcase Karen La Beau’s artwork that pays tribute to the many facets of womanhood and sisterhood”
said Angelique Feaster Evans, Museum Coordinator.
318 Restaurant Week:
Southern University Museum of Art Shreveport
In celebration of Women’s History Month, SUMAS participated
in 318 Restaurant Week presented by Shreveport Bossier Convention
Center. is living history dining adventure fed the guests hunger
for creativity with an evening of art and cuisine focusing on African
American women who have had an impact on Louisiana culture and/or
history. e historic Louisiana women were brought to life my members of
Mahogany Ensemble eatre included--Harriet Tubman, Clementine Hunter,
Madam CJ Walker, and Mahalia Jackson. Hosted by Roxann Johnson, over twenty-
ve guests enjoyed culinary creations prepared by Chef Monique Mosa Armand of
Sassi Cafè while discovering a little “art and soul” as they progressed through a delicious
four course dinner including:
Blackberry Bacon & Blue Cheese Salad
Sausage White Bean & Spinach Soup
Creole Chicken topped with Sauteed Vegetables
over Garlic Mash Potatoes
Classic Cheesecake with a Strawberry Sauce
In CelebratIon of
Congratulations to the Radiologic Technology Program. On March 28, 2017, the program
received an Extension of Accreditation from the Joint Committee on Education in Radiology
Technology (JRCERT). e initial accreditation in 2015 was for three years. e program’s next
site visit is tentatively scheduled for 2020. In addition, the 2016 Radiologic Technology graduates
achieved on the national exam a 100% pass rate on the rst attempt.
e program faculty consist of Shelia Swi, Program Director, Daphne ibeaux, Clinical
Coordinator, Benita Lawrence and Yvonne Williams, full-time Clinical Instructors, and Victo
Cave’, adjunct Clinical Instructor.
I AM SOUTHERN…Meet sophomore and aspiring professional
basketball player Calin Jenkins!
Caitlin was born in Fort Hood, Texas but has been a resident of Shreveport for the past 17
years. A general studies/Physical Education & Health major with a 3.3 GPA, she plans to
further her college career at a four year college. Her career goal is to play basketball over-
sees and become a teacher/coach.
Aer graduating from Huntington High School, I decided to play basketball for Southern
Miss. Aer attending for one year, I began to get the feeling that I wanted to play for a
home team. at’s when I decided to enroll at Southern University Shreveport. My biggest inuence in life has been
Coach Foules. He stays on me, tracks my success and makes sure that I have what’s needed to graduate and be suc-
cessful in life.
My best experiences at SUSLA has been playing basketball. rough the sport, I’ve learned how to be organized,
disciplined and work hard. I love my team and I’m proud that we won the conference championship this year. It was
the rst time that we’ve won the championship with Region 23. And, I also made the 2017 “All Region Team.”
My hard work at SUSLA is paying o. I’ve received scholarship oers from California State, Ole Miss, Texas Southern,
Praire View, South Eastern Missouri, Georgia State and Rutgers University. According to Coach Foules, my invitation
to Rutgers is a rst for a SUSLA student.
As I move on in life, I will never forget Southern University Shreveport. I’ve learned that I can make a big impact
no matter how small or big the school. I know that the opportunities that are in place for me is by the grace of God.
#Come Be Southern
SUSLA RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY STUDENT
WINS FIRST PLACE
e SUSLA Radiologic Technology Program student Jessica Lowry was the rst
place winner of the 2017 Midwinter Junior Division Student Bee Competition host-
ed by the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists (LSRT) in Alexandria,
Louisiana at Louisiana State University Alexandria on Saturday, March 18th,
2017 - 1st place: Jessica Lowry, Southern University at Shreveport, 2nd and 3rd
place: UL Monroe.
Pictured: Shelia Swi, Program Director, Jessica Lowry 1st place LSRT Student Bee Winner, and Benita
Lawrence Instructor
Each year, students from accredited radiologic technology programs from across
the state of Louisiana, individually compete in the LSRT Student Bee competition for accolades, monetary prizes and
to champion their institution as having the winning students. e purpose of this competition is to encourage stu-
dent membership in LSRT, to provide healthy competition among student technologists and to recognize the student
who demonstrates expertise in radiologic technology theory.
Competing Institutions include: Northwestern State University, Louisiana, Baton Rouge General, McNeese State
University, Louisiana State University at Alexandria, Louisiana State University at Eunice, Southern University at
Shreveport and University of Louisiana at Monroe.
DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP!
Five-Week Camp CEES Program for Grades K-5
TheCenterforEnergyandEnvironmentalStudies(CEES),SouthernUniversityisofferingcampsthatcreateanenvironmentinwhich
K-8thgradestudentsareexposedtoScience,Technology,Engineering,andMathematics(STEM)areas,andhavetheopportunityto
utilizegreensciencewithaconcentrationonrecycling,reducingcarbonfootprints,exploringalternativeformsofenergy,and
providingtransformativetechnologicalconceptsthatwillallowstudentstoembracetheuseofalternativefuelsasameansto
reducethecountry’sdependenceonforeignoil.
Dates: Classes held Monday – Friday, May 30-June 30, 2017
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday and 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Fridays
Location: Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA),
Metro Center, 610 Texas Street, Room TBA, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
Cost: $395.00 per student, plus non- refundable registration fee $85.00
Coordinator: Brittany Bass Arvie B.A., MBA, J.D., Camp CEES Shreveport-Camp Director
To view brief video, go to: www.campcees.com
Benefits:
• Students assigned to one of three separate classrooms according to grade level
• Students taught by certified teachers specialized in STEM fields
• Registration fee includes cost of liability insurance
• Registration service fee includes camp t-shirt
• Lunch and snacks provided
• Students will go on field trips
Register Now Using One of the Options Below!
Register and Pay On-Line, Go to:
www.susla.edu
AthomepagescrolldowntoQuickLinks
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Register by Mail – (check or money order) to: To Register in Person:
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C/OCashier’sWindow 3050Dr.MartinLutherKing,Jr.Drive
3050Dr.MartinLutherKing,Jr.Drive Shreveport,LA71107
Registration deadline is Friday, May 19, 2017
Seats are limited – REGISTER NOW. For more information, call 318-670-9571.
ALL participants need to wear comfortable
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Cheer
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SUSLA and the Strength, Speed and Agility Program
Don Howard recently joined the SUSLA family in the Division of Community and
Workforce Development as the Director of Workforce Solutions. Don will be respon-
sible for planning and establishing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
to satisfy the strategic aims of the university. Don has more than 15 years of experi-
ence in the eld of Workforce Development and Higher Education. Prior to joining
SUSLA he served as the Regional Director for Troops to Teachers for both Louisi-
ana and Arkansas. He has also worked as Associate Director of the Louisiana State
University Career Service Center in Baton Rouge, Deputy Director for the Louisiana
Workforce Commission, Director of Career Services at Gwinnett Technical College
in (Lawrenceville, GA and Regional Director of the Georgia Fatherhood Program in
Atlanta.
Don received a BA in Sociology and a MS in Educational Leadership from Mississippi
State University. In addition, he is a Global Career Development Facilitator and Instructor. He served 16-years in the
Army National Guard and US Army Reserve and was commissioned as an ocer through ROTC at Mississippi State
University. He attained the rank of Captain before being honorably discharged. Don is very active in the community
serving on the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement, Shreveport Rotary, and the Gingerbread House.
SUSLA Welcomes Don Howard
Don Howard
Director of Workforce Solutions
e Jaguar of the Month is Ms. Shanace Robinson.
Ms. Robinson has been the Youthbuild Shreveport Program Manager for
2 years. e YouthBuild program trains youth ages 16 to 24 who have not
completed high school or may be part of a disadvantaged youth popula-
tion. YouthBuild aords at-risk students the opportunity to earn their HiSET
degree and National Center for Construction Education and Research (NC-
CER) construction certication through traditional classroom experiences
and service learning projects. Under Ms. Robinson’s leadership, YouthBuild
Shreveport has received almost 2 million dollars in grant funds from the
USDOL . In addition, ey have received $35,000 to facilitate a volunteerism
initiative with their student , $12,000 to establish a mentorship program, and
most recently $1500.00 to implement a second Mental Toughness curriculum.
Youthbuild Shreveport has served over 60 students since it was established in 2014.
Ms. Robinson, an Air Force veteran, has a BS in Management from Park University and a MBA from Liberty
University. In addition to ensuring that all compliance and performance measures are accomplished, Ms.
Robinson establishes and maintains partnerships which lead to employment opportunities for the students
in the program. She is a quiet but insightful thinker who always looks for ways to better serve the students
and industry.
Chancellor Ellis is pleased to announce the
Congratulations Ms. Robinson!
“Come Be Southern”
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Mrs. Ann A. Smith, Chair
Reverend Donald R. Henry, Vice Chairman
Attorney Tony M. Clayton
Dr. Leroy Davis
Mr. Raymond M. Fondel, Jr.
Miss Jordan Franklin
Dr. Curman L. Gaines
Reverend Joe R. Gant, Jr.
Mr. Richard T. Hilliard
Attorney Patrick D. Magee
Attorney Domoine Rutledge
Mr. Mike A. Small
Dr. Leon R. Tarver II
Reverend Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr.
Dr. Rani G. Whiteld
Dr. Ray L. Belton
Board Secretary/President and Chancellor, Southern University System
“Southern University at Shreveport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, gender or disability
or any other protected class”.
Title IX Coordinator: Tilisha Bryant, Adm. Bldg. - Office of Admissions, (318) 670-9210
Section 504 Coordinator: Jerushka Ellis, Fine Arts Bldg., - Student Success Center, (318) 670-9473
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CHANCELLOR’S CABINET MEMBERS
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LaDarius Morgan (SCB)
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