Community and Government Affairs
FSU in the Community
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FSU United We Serve In June, President Obama announced the "United We Serve" initiative, a nationwide call to service challenging all Americans to volunteer this summer and be part of building a new foundation for America. Subsequently, North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue asked that all North Carolinians take time to participate in this initiative. Fayetteville State University (FSU) faculty and staff answeref the call by participating in a variety of service projects through September 11, 2009. The community service initiatives included a variety of projects ranging from donating to food banks to providing personal care kits and a cash donation to the Salvation Army. For a full list of all activities see our FSU United We Serve page.
Lady Broncos Community Service As part of the “Pay It Forward” philosophy of giving back to the community, Lady Bronco Basketball kicked off their volunteer service by participating with FSU’s Early Childhood Learning Center as they celebrated “Grandparents Day”. On Friday, September 12, 2009 Head Coach Eva Patterson-Heath and several members of her team greeted and seated the special guests and grandparents as they arrived on site. In addition, a scrumptious hot breakfast was served to the special guest and grandparents by members of the team. This opportunity to give back to the community was organized by Senior Tiffany Haywood. Senior Tressa Aughburns served as Mistress of Ceremony. Murchison Road Sidewalk Project Fayetteville State University is working with the City of Fayetteville and the North Carolina Department of Transportation to acquire right-of-way along Murchison Road. Due to increased pedestrian traffic, a sidewalk will be placed along Murchison Road from Council Street to Lakeland Street. The sidewalk will provide safe access to crosswalks at Langdon Street. Currenlty, public access is within the busy street or across private property. ICL Gets New Leadership Audrey T. Berry, MBA, CPA, Vice President for Human Resources at Fayetteville Technical Community College is the new Executive Director of the Institute for Community Leadership (ICL). The Institute for Community Leadership is a joint community effort designed to provide local citizens the opportunity to participate in activities leading to community leadership, volunteer service, and membership on local boards and commissions. FSU is one of six partners in this initiative and hosted the Class V Graduation on April 21, 2009. For more information about ICL, please visit www.leadership4us.org. FSU Partners with FMHA to Implement HOPE VI Activities The City of Fayetteville applied for and was awarded a HOPE VI grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. This program is led by the Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority (FMHA). In an effort to modernize its deteriorated housing stock, the Authority chose a neighborhood-wide approach to revitalization. The project will invest $130M into the Old Wilmington Road neighborhood, building 850 new low-income, workforce and market rate housing units. During the application process, local stakeholders, including FSU were asked to submit proposals for in-kind services that could be used to leverage the $20M. To date FSU has provided the following services: • MSW program internships on the FMHA case management team began in November. This is a one year placement for the students. • Through the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) located on Wilmington Road in Campbell Terrace, Mr. Walter Palmer has assisted in steering residents toward higher education through federal funds. FSU's HOPE VI Committee will meet quarterly to provide updates to the campus Economic Transformation Council and identify other ways to help. Committee members are: Emily Dickens, Marsha McLean, David Campus, Teresa Thompson Pinckney, Walter Palmer, Terri Moore-Brown, Densie Lucas, Pamela Jackson, Melissa Barlow, Richard Ellis, Dr. Jon Young and Dr. Thomas E.H. Conway.
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Disaster Preparedness Study for Minority-Owned Businesses Dr. Beth Hogan in the School of Business and Economics, administered a study that provided an overview of the state of disaster preparedness among a sample of small minority owned businesses. As a result of this project, participating small businesses received a packet of emergency preparedness information and students were trained in business continuity/emergency preparedness concepts. The results of this study represent a call to action for next steps. Small minority owned businesses need to become actively involved in shaping their own readiness approaches. Collaboration between these businesses and immediate and post-disaster recovery agencies/officials are needed in order to secure the safety of individuals, businesses, and communities. FSU Development Corporation Elects New Chair The FSU Development Corporation has elected Ms. Carrie Sutton ('80) to serve as Chair. Prior to her election, Ms. Sutton served as Vice Chair. Ms. Sutton is a Financial Advisor with AXA Advisors and Vice Chair of the Cumberland County School Board. She has over twenty-five years experience in financial services. The board welcomed three new members, as well, including Mr. Julian Brown, a Fayetteville native and former CEO of the Minority Suppliers Development Council, Ms. Del Mattioli ('72) a 28-year executive with New York Life Insurance, and Mr. Ulysses Taylor, J.D.,MBA, Chair of the Accounting Department at FSU. Returning members include Dr. Dallas Freeman and Ms. Sutton. Chancellor James Anderson, and Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance, Mr. Robert Botley also serve on the board. The FSU Development Corporation (FSUDC), was formed in 1999 to acquire, own, and develop real property; provide services and programs to the communities along the Murchison Road Corridor, and through these activities garner funds for scholarships and operations at FSU. The Fayetteville State University Development Corporation is co-owner of the Bronco Square Retail Plaza and owns and operates the Fayetteville Business Center. Fayetteville Business Center Hosts Youth Entrepreneurship & Investment Camp In June, the Fayetteville Business Center hosted a five-day youth camp that focused on entrepreneurship and investment. The June 22-26th event was held at E.E. Smith High School and implemented with funds from the City of Fayetteville Community Development Division. The purpose of the camp was to provide intensive training in business, entrepreneurship, and investments for 14-17 year olds. 25 students participated in workshops led by Floyd Shorter, Director of the Business Center, Pam Jackson, Assistant Dean of the School of Business and Economics, and other community volunteers. The Center is classified as an incubator and was designed to nurture small start-up ventures by providing office and/or manufacturing space and consulting support via students and faculty of FSU’s School of Business and Economics. The incubator was opened in the fall of 2001 and currently operates at peak capacity. Classroom Visits Five groups of students from Carole Weatherford's Children’s Literature class presented readers theaters and literature-based activities to five classrooms of second and third graders at Ferguson-Easley Elementary School. Dr. Weatherford presented a program of poetry, music, and multimedia program based on my award-winning book Becoming Billie Holiday to senior high school girls in the media centers of Sanford High School and Reid Ross Classical School. Community Classifieds The following vacancies are available on local boards and commissions.>> Read More |
