North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

August 2, 2005 Edition

Retirees honored: top row (l-r) George Alston, Basil Coley, Gladys Corbitt, Minnie Donnell, John Gibson middle row (l-r) David Klett, Donald Lindsay, Perry Mack, Orville Pass, Patricia Posey bottom row (l-r) Lynda Price, Linda Shoffner, Barbara Turman, James Williams



		IN THIS ISSUE




•	Retirees honored at annual retirement and reception dinner Thirty-one North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University employees were recently honored at the university’s annual retirement reception and dinner.

•	Aggies picked to finish middle of the pack by coaches MEAC head coaches picked N.C. A&T to finish fifth in the upcoming MEAC race, while the media selected the Aggies seventh.

•	Condolences Please remember the families and colleagues of Aggie faculty and staff
•	E-letter Feedback Responses from AGGIeNEWS readers
•	A&T Fall Registration
•	A&T Football Schedule
•	Aggie Feedback AGGIeNEWS is electronically disseminated biweekly by the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Office of University Relations

Retirees honored at annual retirement reception and dinner

Thirty-one North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University employees were recently honored at the university’s annual retirement reception and dinner. The faculty and staff members have a combined total of 732 years of service.

Dr. James A. Williams Jr., a biology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences is retiring with 45 years of service.

Celebrating 30 or more years of service are: Dr. Anwar S. Kahn, professor, economics department, School of Business and Economics, 35; Dr. Basil G. Coley, professor, economics department, School of Business and Economics, 35; Gladys K. Corbitt, student services assistant, counseling services, Division of Student Affairs, 33; Dr. David E. Klett, professor, mechanical engineering, College of Engineering, 30; Barbara C. Turman, processing assistant, police and public safety, Division of Business and Finance, 30; Sandra D. Hicks, clinical assistant professor, School of Nursing, 30.
Celebrating 20-29 years of service are: John A. Gibson, extension agent coordinator, School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, 29; Linda S. Shoffner, office assistant, cooperative extension programs, School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, 29; Earla S. Thornhill, office assistant, Registrar’s Office, Division of Academic Affairs, 29; Lt. Donald E. Lindsay, police officer, police and public safety, Division of Business and Finance, 29; Minnie D. Donnell, administrative secretary, department of physics, College of Arts and Sciences, 29; Dr. Ronald O. Smith, adjunct associate professor, curriculum and instruction, School of Education, 28; Dr. Charles Williams, associate vice chancellor, Title III coordinator, Division of Academic Affairs, 28; Maj. John O. Williams, police chief, police and public safety, Division of Business and Finance, 27; Charlie Williams Jr. director of special programs, Division of Student Affairs, 26; Lynda T. Price, administrative assistant, cooperative extension, School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, 26; Joyce L. Caldwell, librarian, Division of Academic Affairs, 25; Dr. Betty L. Brewer, associate professor, business administration, School of Business and Economics, 25 years; George L. Alston, processing assistant, motor fleet, Division of Business and Finance, 22; Douglass M. Boone, grounds supervisor, physical plant, Division of Business and Finance, 24.

Celebrating 0 -19 years of service are: Dr. Perry V. Mack, professor, biology department, College of Arts and Sciences, 16; Bobbie H. Fox, administrative secretary, biology department, College of Arts and Sciences, 16; Dr. Dorothy Harris, assistant vice chancellor, student development, Division of Student Affairs, 15; Dr. Lewis R. Amendola, assistant professor, School of Nursing, 13; Patricia A. Posey, administrative secretary, graphic communication systems and technological studies, School of Technology, 13; Dr. Charles W. Talbott, adjunct assistant professor, animal science, School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, 12; Dr. Orville V. Pass, vehicle operator, police and public safety, Division of Business and Finance, 11; Miles E. Talbert, laboratories manager, chemical engineering, College of Engineering, 9; Dr. Barbara J. Gravely, university physician, Division of Student Affairs, 8; and Gene Robinson, floor maintenance supervisor, physical plant, Division of Business and Finance, 5.

Please remember the families and colleagues of Aggie faculty and staff who recently died. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers as we celebrate the life and works of:

Dr. Ravi Chand Vellore, Associate Professor in the Department of Business Administration
Mrs. Marion Morehead Mills, secretary/receptionist in the Office of Summer Sessions and Continuing Education
Mrs. Dola Purcell, College of Engineering
Dr. John Morris, Professor Emeritus, Department of Manufacturing Systems
Mr. Chauncey P. Morris, Sr., A&T retiree

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Aggies picked to finish middle of the pack by coaches

On Friday, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference held its annual Football Media Luncheon in Arlington, Va., and announced the predicted order of finish for its nine teams and the preseason All-MEAC team.

MEAC head coaches picked N.C. A&T to finish fifth in the upcoming MEAC race, while the media selected the Aggies seventh. The Aggies positioning in the preseason poll might not be a bad omen.

The last two times the Aggies won the MEAC crown – 1999 and 2003 – they were picked sixth in the preseason. Head coach George Small dedicated to the 2005 season to his mother, who passed away earlier this year.

“The outpouring of support by the Aggie family was just tremendous,’’ Small said. “The sense of unity everyone had at that time puts this thought in my head. We’re going to take that same passion, that same sense of unity, that same desire and we’re going to translate it onto the field. My mother would want it that way and I’ve never let momma down.”

Two Aggies are expected to be the best at their respective positions. Senior Rickie Lewis, a 2004 first-team All-MEAC defensive end, was selected preseason first-team All-MEAC along with senior middle linebacker Chamar Milton. Senior left guard Chris Gates was selected to the second team. The Aggies are coming off of an injury-plagued 3-8 season. However, N.C. A&T is healthy, and returns eight starters on defense and seven starters on offense.

“We’re not going to make excuses about last year,’’ Lewis said during a media session with just players on Friday. “We lost a lot of close games we should have won despite the injuries. We are encouraged about this year because we’ve had 100 percent participation in the weight room during the off-season. Guys are determined not to have a repeat of last year.”

The Aggies will start their season in Raleigh for the 12th straight season when they face N.C. Central in the annual Aggie-Eagle Classic at Carter-Finley Stadium on Monday, Sept. 5 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through the Aggies ticket office by calling (336) 334-7749. The Aggies first home game is Saturday, Sept. 10 at 1:30 p.m., against Norfolk State.

2005 MEAC Football Preseason Predictions

Coaches Poll
1. Hampton (8)
2. South Carolina State
3. Bethune-Cookman
4. Morgan State
5. North Carolina A&T
6. Delaware State
7. Howard
8. Florida A&M
9. Norfolk

State Media Poll
1. Hampton (16)
2. South Carolina State (2)
3. Bethune-Cookman
4. Morgan State
5. Howard
6. Florida A&M
7. North Carolina A&T
8. Delaware State
9. Norfolk State

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Thank you all so much for the printing of the UNC in Washington story in the Aggie E-Newsletter. The letter below is one that was sent within 24 hours after an Aggie Alum read the article.

He immediately saw how he could assist students in the program and forwarded us this letter of opportunity. Again thank you so much for your support.

THANKS!

Dr. Judy Rashid
Dean Of Students
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Dr. Rashid,

I am a 1995 A&T political science graduate and government relations professional in DC. I read about the UNC in Washington Program in the latest AGGIeNews. This type of program lays the foundation for professional success and I applaud the program and the University's involvement and support.

As the first director of policy development at the NCB Development Corporation’s (NCBDC), I am charged with developing and implementing NCBDC's public policy strategy as it supports their overall national mission, vision and goals. NCB Development Corporation (NCBDC), the nonprofit affiliate of the National Cooperative Bank (NCB), is a mission driven organization that works to finance, develop and empower America's communities. For more than 25 years, NCBDC has provided and facilitated innovative financing, technical assistance, and policy and development solutions to community-based organizations to assist in their delivery of essential goods and services to underserved communities lacking access to traditional solutions.

I do not know what the criteria are for an organization to be included in the pool of prospective organizations, but I would like for NCBDC to be added to that pool during the summer of 2006. I have worked with interns from the University of California for the past two summers, but would be honored to work with an A&T student, specifically an Arts and Science’s undergrad. Dr. Claude Barnes of the A&T Department of Political Science can attest to my passion to "bringing home" all that I have learned during my time in DC.
Once again, I applaud A&T involvement in the UNC in Washington Program.

Aggie Pride!
John Holdsclaw IV

Director, Policy Development
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