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Digital Media Forum Scheduled
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PUBLIC FORUM HIGHLIGHTS HT’S TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES
(AUSTIN, Texas) 3.12.10 — Huston-Tillotson University, one of the most wired independent higher education institutions in Texas, will host a public forum that showcases its technological advances. “Digital Media Literacy in Networked Learning Environments” will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2010, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in King-Seabrook Chapel, 900 Chicon Street.
Huston-Tillotson University is one of three historically black institutions chosen by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to showcase it technology offerings. UNCF’s $100,000 grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation helped launch public forums in order to demonstrate how African American youth utilize cell phones, digital video, IPods, Facebook, and MySpace social networking applications to name a few as well as how faculty research and innovative applications of digital media impact minority communities.
The thousands of Huston-Tillotson University students, faculty, and staff utilize hundreds of computers daily, have access to some of the latest technology through the Thunder™ Virtual Flipchart™ System, the brain child of Polyvision Corporation, and tap wireless Internet campus wide. Perhaps more importantly, the University benefits from faculty who integrate technology into classroom instruction as well as co-curricular activities.
Presentations include “Google Maps” by Mike Hart, HT assistant professor of English/Communication and student Lilibeth Jones; and panelists Dr. Katynka Z. Martinez, assistant professor, Department of Raza Studies, College of Ethnic Studies, San Francisco State University; Dr. Nichole Pinkard, visiting associate professor, College of Computing and Digital Media, DePaul University; Dr. S. Craig Watkins, associate professor, Departments of Radio-Television and Sociology and the Center for African and African-American Studies, the University of Texas at Austin; and Dr. Clarissa Myrick-Harris, director, Curriculum and Faculty Enhancement Program, United Negro College Fund, Institute for Capacity Building, as moderator.
About Huston-Tillotson University
Huston-Tillotson University, with roots dating back to 1875, is Austin’s oldest institution of higher education and its newest university. The University is an independent, church-related, historically black, four-year liberal arts institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown. Chartered in 1952 by the State of Texas, Huston-Tillotson University represents a merger of two former Austin colleges: Tillotson College, dating back to 1875, and Samuel Huston College, founded in 1876. The new institution united the missionary zeal and historic commitments to the education of the “Freedmen,” the descendants of slavery, of the Congregationalists (now known as the United Church of Christ) and the Methodist Episcopal Church (now known as The United Methodist Church), under the motto, “In Union, Strength.” Huston-Tillotson is a charter member of the United Negro College Fund. The institution moved to university status in February 2005.
About UNCF
UNCF—the United Negro College Fund—is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization. To serve youth, the community and the nation, UNCF supports students’ education and development through scholarships and other programs, strengthens its 39 member colleges and universities, and advocates for the importance of minority education. UNCF institutions and other historically black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding 18 percent of African American baccalaureate degrees. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at over 900 colleges and universities across the country. Its logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and its widely recognized motto, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste."® Learn more at www.UNCF.org.
About the MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. In addition to selecting the MacArthur Fellows, the Foundation works to defend human rights, advance global conservation and security, make cities better places, and understand how technology is affecting children and society. In 2006, MacArthur launched its digital media and learning initiative to explore how digital media are changing the way young people learn, play, socialize and participate in civic life and what that means for their learning in the 21st century. More information is available at www.macfound.org/education.
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CATRICE E. SMEDLEY NAMED HT’S MISS UNCF
(AUSTIN, Texas) 1.23.10 — Catrice E. Smedley, age 19, was crowned Huston-Tillotson University’s Miss UNCF at a recent coronation. Smedley is a second year student from Dallas, Texas, majoring in math education. She is a member of the Pre-Alumni Council, Quiet Storms (poetry club), and the concert and gospel choirs. She is also a peer advisor and Prayer Warriors ministry leader. She will represent the University at the national United Negro College Fund pageant in February in New Orleans, Louisiana.
She is the daughter of Tedra and Reginald Smedley and the granddaughter of Ella Pearl and Willie Bruce Mooring. After obtaining her undergraduate degree and teaching certificate, Catrice plans to become a high school mathematics teacher.
Huston-Tillotson University, the oldest institution of higher education in Austin, Texas, is a charter member of UNCF, which is the nation’s oldest and most successful minority higher education assistance organization, founded in 1944. Today, UNCF provides financial support to its 39 member institutions and increases minority degree attainment by reducing financial barriers to college. UNCF institutions and other historically black colleges and universities are highly effective, awarding 25 percent of African American baccalaureate degrees. UNCF administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship programs, mentoring, summer enrichment, and curriculum and faculty development programs. Today, UNCF supports more than 60,000 students at more than 900 colleges and universities across the country.
Pictured with Smedley are contestants DeAnna Penn (left) and Breaion S. King, President Larry L. Earvin and HT's 2009 Miss UNCF Danica R. McKinney.
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HT Concert Choir
Under the Direction of Dr. Gloria Quinlan
Friday, February 5
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday through Saturday, February 10-13
Texas Music Educators Association
Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas
Saturday, February 6
7 p.m.
Collaboration Concert
HT Music Dept. and UT Butler School of Music
University of Texas - Bates Recital Hall
Sunday, April 11
4 p.m.
Houston Alumni Chapter Concert
Trinity United Methodist Church
Houston, Texas
Friday, May 7
10 a.m.
Honors Convocation
Huston-Tillotson University
King-Seabrook Chapel
Saturday, May 8
8:30 a.m.
Commencement Convocation
Huston-Tillotson University
Athletic Field
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Text "52000" and "HT" to Give
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HT LAUNCHES A $5 MOBILE GIVING FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
(AUSTIN, Texas) 11.3.09 — Texting HT to 52000 on a cell telephone will forward $5 to Huston-Tillotson University as part of a new mobile giving fundraising campaign.
The program was designed to attract and encourage giving from recent graduates who are comfortable with many different forms of technology. “We created the concept with the Millennial Generation and Generation Y in mind, but everyone can take advantage of the easy, convenient tool for giving,” said Vicki Minor, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. While giving is increasing overall among all groups at Huston-Tillotson after last year’s economic downturn, giving among young alumni has remained level. “We’re excited about the giving potential of the campaign, and encourage everyone to start texting to 52000,” said Minor.
The 52000 code is close to HT’s 1952 merger year when Samuel Huston and Tillotson Colleges merged to form Huston-Tillotson College and now Huston-Tillotson University. Recently, University officials announced a 12% increase in enrollment from last year, which reflects the highest enrollment since the 1952 merger with 882 students matriculating. More than 94% of HT students receive financial aid.
The $5 contribution is donated directly from a subscriber’s cell telephone and charged to their monthly telephone bills.
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HT CELEBRATES ITS HISTORY
(AUSTIN, Texas) 10.23.09 — Timothy George, M.D., chief of neursurgery at the Dell Children's Medical Center of Austin (pictured left), rendered the keynote address during Huston-Tillotson University's Charter Day Convocation. The commemoration of two higher education institutions was honored on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. The two colleges—Tillotson College, founded by what is now the United Church of Christ, and Samuel Huston College, founded by The United Methodist Church—have roots that date to 1875.
HT President Larry L Earvin, Ph.D. (pictured right) announced the University's next endeavor—a new health and wellness center that will be equipped with a new gymnasium. The structure is scheduled to replace the general use of the existing unairconditioned gymnasium built in 1952. The yearlong celebration toward the University's 135th anniversary and the groundbreaking were received with cheers.
Charter Day represents the official designated celebration of the trustee signing of the Charter of Incorporation by the State of Texas that established Huston-Tillotson College (now known as Huston-Tillotson University). The 1952 merger created one of the largest black Protestant church-related colleges in the country. Today the University is experiencing its highest enrollment since the 1952 merger with 882 students matriculating. The increase represents nine years of growth under Larry L. Earvin who became president in 2000.
The program featured top ranking seniors, the concert choir under the direction of Gloria Quinlan, and the jazz combo under the direction of Javier Stuppard.
Top Ranking Seniors
Pictured above
Business Administration
Kemi Riley
Damian H. Spencer
Chemistry
Krystle T. Clark
Computer Science
Mathew Bet
Maurice B. Miles
Criminal Justice
Katriena L. Gentle
Lisa M. Houston
English
Jennifer Kizzee
History
Scott Campbell
Interdisciplinary Studies
Antionette T. Sharpe
Kinesiology
Alfred Carter
Deanira Monday
Psychology
Brittany W. Griffin
Rochelle D. Robinson
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HT REACHES ITS HIGHEST ENROLLMENT
SINCE 1952
(AUSTIN, Texas) 9.24.09 — Huston-Tillotson University officials today announced a 12% increase in enrollment from last year and the highest enrollment since the 1952 merger with 882 students matriculating. The increase represents nine years of growth under Larry L. Earvin who became president in 2000.
Increases during the period have also occurred among males and Hispanics. The Hispanic population moved into double digits at 13% earlier this year. The male population surpassed females during the Spring 2008 enrollment when males comprised 58% of the entering first-year class.
University officials credit the enrollment increase to targeted, concentrated recruitment efforts that included face-to-face visits, letters, and follow up telephone calls by not only recruiters but faculty and staff. In addition, scholarship opportunities through programs such as the W.E.B. DuBois Honors Program and Pathway to Academic Success and Socialization (PASS) program also contributed to the success.
The William Edward Burghardt DuBois Honors Program, which is named for the African American sociologist, civil rights advocate, and intellectual of the 20th century, seeks to attract academically talented students whose high school accomplishments indicate their intellectual ability, level of motivation, and leadership potential. PASS, which includes a summer bridge component, is designed to help entering first-year students succeed in college through a living-learning community that includes cultural enrichment, recreation, and group activities designed to promote interpersonal skills and leadership.
Huston-Tillotson, a four-year, historically black, liberal arts University with a 134 year history, is comprised of students from 14 countries, including the United States. The majority of the students are from Central Texas followed by Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, respectively. African Americans comprise approximately 77% of the students enrolled.
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor Science degrees are offered in biology, business administration, chemistry, computer science, criminal justice, English, history, kinesiology, mathematics, music, political science, psychology, sociology, and teacher education. Business administration, kinesiology, and criminal justice are the top three majors.
Formed after the merger of two former institutions, Samuel Huston College, founded in 1875, and Tillotson College, established in 1876, the University is Austin’s oldest institution of higher education.
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Rep. Doggett Secures $350,000 for
HT’s Science Center
Washington, DC –7.14.09 – U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) has secured another $350,000 for the Huston-Tillotson University in the Labor, Health, and Education Appropriations Bill. These federal funds are in addition to previous successes of the Congressman for Huston-Tillotson.
“Huston-Tillotson is giving its students the tools they need to succeed in the 21st century. This institution is preparing them for the high-paying, high-tech jobs that will power our economy today and in the future,” said Congressman Doggett, a senior Member of the House Ways & Means Committee and the House Budget Committee. “As a long-time supporter and neighbor of Huston-Tillotson, I am pleased that these federal funds will assist Huston-Tillotson to continue making great strides in math and science.”
University President Dr. Larry Earvin welcomed the news of federal funding. “These funds will enable the University to outfit its laboratories in chemistry, biology and physical science to meet contemporary standards. Funds will also be used to extend the University’s outreach programs in science and mathematics for pre-college students. Together these two dimensions of the science initiative will have a meaningful impact on the numbers of students pursing science education.”
These funds will help develop the Math and Science Center operated by Huston Tillotson University, including the significant renovations of the Dickey-Lawless Science Building, retrofitting chemistry, biology, and physics laboratories, and replacement of student work stations to foster classroom interaction. The program serves as a best practice model that addresses the decline in scientists and mathematicians, particularly in growing minority populations. The Center encourages both undergraduate students and creates a pipeline for middle and high school students to pursue college training in these fields.
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Congratulations Graduates!
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ORIGINAL 'DREAMGIRL' INSPIRED GRADUATES
TO DREAM
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph burst into song when she took to the podium at Huston-Tillotson University’s Commencement Convocation early Saturday morning before a crowd of 2,000. Her powerful voice and words of inspiration assured the graduates that even during the daily deluge of bad economic news, opportunities and wealth will surface.
She also focused on giving back to the community, avoiding negative influences, and being spiritually and mentally healthy in life. She was especially proud of her new “Dr. Sheryl Lee Ralph” title after President Larry L. Earvin awarded her an honorary doctorate in humane letters for her humanitarian efforts and work in theater and the arts.
Order your Commencement DVD now for $15. Click on the online order form and place “Commencement DVD” in the memo line. Payments may be directed to the general fund. DVDs expected June 1, 2009.
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ATCP Candidates Earn Certificate
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THIRTY-EIGHT CANDIDATES COMPLETE HT'S
ALTERNATIVE TEACHER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
(AUSTIN, Texas) 4.27.09 — Thirty-eight candidates enrolled in Huston-Tillotson University’s Alternative Teacher Certification Program completed the yearlong training, internship, and testing to receive their Standard Teaching Certificate for the State of Texas. The candidates, all of whom are employed in school districts or private accredited schools, received their certification as teachers in Bilingual Education, Generalist EC-4, Generalist 4-8, English as a Second Language, Mathematics 4-8, Physical Education EC-12, Social Studies 4-8 and 8-12, or Special Education EC-12.
The graduates are: Ryman Barnes, Cerrissa Bates, Moncheire Bedford, Ronald Bell, Jessica Boone, Robert Brandhorst, Brian Braudrick, Soniette Bryant, Michelle Byers, Kristie Carroll, Jaime Carvajal, Joshua Colvin, Claudia Del Castillo, Nhung Do, Stefanie Drake, Richard Fields, III, Steven Gradney, Tika Hill, Vicki Hollenshead, Robert Lee Hull, Phillip Ifera, Mia Jacobs, Amanda Jobe, Jessica Kirdaldy, Edward Loomis, William Lyons, Joy Moore, Tanya Moore, Katherine Redus, Graylon Roberson, Loretta Robinson, Teresa Terrazas, Roger Ugalde, Joseph Vigil, Aursha Walker, Suzanne Wallace, Alethia Ware, and Maiana Westerfield. Pictured are some of the candidates with faculty Susan Browne (third row, left).
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