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MONTH ASSEMBLY

TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2022 | 11 A.M.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

DAVID H. BRADFORD HALL, CARL H. SMITH AUDITORIUM

From its modest beginnings as a small normal school for the training of African American teachers, Kentucky State University has grown into a land-grant and liberal arts institution that prepares a diverse student population to compete in a multifaceted, ever-changing global society.

Kentucky State University began as an idea on October 15, 1885. The Commonwealth needed more normal schools to train African American teachers for employment in its Black elementary schools. On May 18, 1886, legislators authorized the school's creation, and the university was chartered as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.

During the euphoria of Frankfort’s 1886 centennial celebration, when vivid recollections of the Civil War remained, the city’s 4,000 residents were keenly interested in having the new institution located in Frankfort. Toward that end, the city donated $1,500, a considerable amount in 1886 dollars, and a site on a scenic bluff overlooking the town. This united display of community enthusiasm and commitment secured the new college’s place in Frankfort despite competition from several other cities.

Recitation Hall—now Jackson Hall—the college’s first building, was erected in 1887. The new school opened on October 11, 1887, with three teachers, 55 students and John Henry Jackson as its first president.

Kentucky State became a land-grant college in 1890, and the departments of home economics, agriculture and mechanics were added to the school's curriculum. The school produced its first graduating class of five students in the spring of that year.

As the school began to grow and change, so too did its moniker. In 1902, the name was changed to Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute for Colored Persons. The name was changed again in 1926 to Kentucky State Industrial College for Colored Persons. By 1929, most students had access to high school, leading then-President Rufus B. Atwood to discontinue the college's high school, which had been in operation since 1893.

By 1929, most students had access to high school, leading then-President Rufus B. Atwood to discontinue the college's high school, which had been in operation since 1893.

Even so, Atwood’s 33-year tenure was marked by dramatic institutional growth including the first modern yearbook, the first student newspaper, and most notably, by gaining accreditation for the institution. His administrative acuity and political acumen were necessary to position the university for growth during a period of marked social change, while avoiding fallout in the political town of Frankfort.

In 1938, the school was named Kentucky State College for Negroes and began focusing again on offering more traditional liberal arts education. The college notably gained full accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools the following year.

The term “for Negroes” was dropped in 1952 when the school’s name became merely Kentucky State College. In 1972, it became Kentucky State University and enrolled its first graduate students in the School of Public Affairs in 1973.

In the 45 years since then, more than 43 new structures or major building expansions have enhanced Kentucky State University's 914-acre campus, which includes a 311-acre agricultural research farm and a 306-acre environmental education center.

Today, Kentucky State University is led by Acting President Clara Ross Stamps. It is a public institution with an enrollment of approximately 2,200 students and 151 full-time faculty members. The university's diverse mix of faculty, staff, and students has made Kentucky State the most diverse public institution in the Commonwealth, and among the most diverse nationwide.

JOHN HENRY JACKSON 1886 – 1898 JAMES EDWARD GIVENS 1898 – 1900

JAMES SHELTON HATHAWAY 1900 – 1907 JOHN HENRY JACKSON 1907 – 1910

JAMES SHELTON HATHAWAY GREEN PINCKNEY RUSSELL 1910 – 1912 1912 – 1923

FRANCIS MARION WOOD GREEN PINCKNEY RUSSELL 1923 – 1924 1924 – 1929

RUFUS B. ATWOOD CARL MCCLELLAN HILL 1929 – 1962 1962 – 1975

WILLIAM A. BUTTS RAYMOND M. BURSE 1975 – 1982 1982 – 1989

JOHN T. WOLFE, JR. 1990 – 1991 MARY L. SMITH 1991 – 1998

GEORGE W. REID 1998 – 2002 MARY EVANS SIAS 2004 – 2014

RAYMOND M. BURSE M. CHRISTOPHER BROWN II 2014 – 2016 2017 – 2021

Ms. Clara Ross Stamps – Acting President

Dr. LEROY HAMILTON JR. – Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. GERALD D. SHIELDS – Vice President for Finance and Administration/CFO Ms. TANYA D. CARR – Interim Vice President for Brand Identity and University Relations Dr. PERNELLA R. DEAMS – Interim Vice President for Student Engagement and Campus Life Ms. LISA K. LANG – General Counsel

Dr. STASHIA EMANUEL – Acting Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives

MS. TE'ASIA A. MARTIN is the owner and founder of the multifaceted leader development company, The Passionate Powerhouse. The Passionate Powerhouse houses three individual brands that produce identity development resources; financial resources including life insurance, final expense, and investment options; and self-affirmation merchandise to produce strong leaders with influence across the world. Martin is the host and producer of its podcasts, She SPEAKSSS (she shares personal experiences to advance the knowledge of spirituality, self, and success) which highlights the success and development of Black women and rooted thinking, which provides affordable life purpose coaching. Martin is an expository educator who utilizes living experiences and scholarship to support people in cultivating a winner's mindset. When she's not teaching or advocating, Martin sings, serves the community with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and advises women's groups and initiatives. She is currently a doctoral student of higher education leadership at the University of Kentucky.

to advance the knowledge of spirituality, self, and success) which highlights the success and development of Black women and rooted thinking, which provides affordable life purpose coaching. Martin is an expository educator who utilizes living experiences and scholarship to support people in cultivating a winner's mindset. When she's not teaching or advocating, Martin sings, serves the community with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and advises women's groups and initiatives. She is currently a doctoral student of higher education leadership at the University of Kentucky.

CLARA ROSS STAMPS, ACTING PRESIDENT Presiding

PRELUDE

Mr. Mario J. Radford Pastor, Growth Point Church Lexington, KY

THE SUMMONS TO ASSEMBLY

Ms. T'Ebony Torain Director, Upward Bound

SELECTION “You’ll Never Walk Alone” (by Rodgers and Hammerstein)

Dr. Lori Hicks Associate Professor of Music

WELCOME

Ms. Kerrington Stallworth 2021-22 Miss Sophomore

DANCE “Woman Up” Meghan Trainor

Unity Dancers

Ms. Miana Wallace 2021-22 Miss Junior

SELECTION “One Moment in Time” (by Whitney Houston)

Ms. Sandra G. "Cissy" Williams Class of 1981

WOMEN'S ASSEMBLY ADDRESS

Ms. Te'Asia A. Martin, Founder The Passionate Powerhouse

2022 WOMEN OF DISTICTION AWARDS

Ms. Lisa Lang General Counsel

CLOSING REMARKS

Ms. Dezyreé M. Fields 92nd Miss Kentucky State University

ALMA MATER

Ms. Khalea Wainwright 2021-2022 Miss Freshman

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate, bachelor, master's and the Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees. You may contact the SACSCOC via mail at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or via phone at (404) 679-4501.

The University also holds accreditation with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the National Association of Schools of Music, the National Association of Industrial Technology, the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration and the Council on Social Work Education.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

2018 RENEE M. CASH FULVIA G. LONGSTREET

2019 ANGELA C. BIRCHETT JOANN C. JAMES

2020 MS. KEMBA COFIELD MS. RAMONIA JONES MS. RAESHANDA LIAS-LOCKHART

2021 MS. CORNELIA CALHOUN MS. DANTREA HAMPTON DR. KAREN TOWNSEND MS. BEVERLY METCALFE

2022 DR. MARY BARR MS. TAVA CLAY ATTORNEY SHUO HAN MS. KRYSTAL JACKSON MS. MONIKHA MOORE

Lyrics by Frederick Jarmon '43 Music Arrangement Harriet N. Gibbons '45

Hail to Our Alma Mater, Dear is Her Name, And there shall be no other to Surpass her fame. Hers is the hand that guides us day after day, And she will stand beside us, when we go on our way.

MAY BLESSINGS BE UPON HER, SHEPHERD OF YOUTH; SHE HOLDS THE SEAT OF HONOR, IN THE HALL OF TRUTH. MEM'RIES OF HER SHALL NEVER FADE FROM OUR HEARTS, AND WE WILL PRAISE HER EVER, FOR THE LOVE SHE IMPARTS.

SING EV'RY VOICE TOGETHER, LET ECHOES RISE.

Hail to our Alma Mater, shout to the skies.

HOLDING THE TORCH OF WISDOM, SHE LEADS THE WAY

CLASPING THE HAND OF FREEDOM, AS SHE MARCHES ALONG.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY, is a public, comprehensive, historically black land-grant university committed to advancing the Commonwealth of Kentucky, enhancing society, and impacting individuals by providing quality teaching with a foundation in liberal studies, scholarly research, and public service to enable productive lives within the diverse global economy.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY prepares today's students as global citizens, lifelong learners and problem solvers. To accomplish this, Kentucky State University must challenge itself and its students to be the best. It must recognize its strengths, expand and excel. Notwithstanding, it must also welcome change and quality improvement. By doing so, KSU will gain widespread recognition as one of the region's strongest universities.

KYSU.EDU ONWARD. UPWARD. FORWARD.