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Weekly Bulletin |
From the Office of University Relations |
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Volume 26 Issue 2 |
January 27, 2005 |
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Inside:
Spotlight on Excellence
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Alcorn State University in the National Spotlight for its Success in Improving Graduation Rates of its Students Institution’s Academic Agenda Serves as Overarching Concept Driving all Programmatic Efforts, and Directly Responsible for 10-percent Increase in Graduation Rates from 1998 to 2004 In a report that challenges the conventional wisdom concerning college and university graduation rates, The Education Trust released data this week and identified Alcorn State University, in particular, as an institution doing an excellent job in not only recruiting students, but ensuring that they graduate as well. Based in Washington, D.C., The Education Trust is a national organization established in 1990 by the American Association for Higher Education as a special project to encourage colleges and universities to support K-12 reform efforts. During a special announcement in the nation’s capital, the organization released its college results online in an announcement yesterday titled Similar Institutions Aren’t that Similar When it Comes to Student Success. The organization paints a bleak picture for the current status of graduation rates at many colleges and universities across the United States. Its analysis also finds that graduation rates are much worse for minority students. However, it lauds Alcorn State University and its consistent success over the past several years. From 1998 to 2004, the graduation rate at Alcorn State University has improved by 10 percent, according to the report, making the historically black institution one of the most successful in the nation at ensuring that its students graduate and are well-positioned for success at the post-graduate and professional school level. Alcorn State’s Academic Agenda is directly responsible for this success. Teacher of the year 2005
Three Alcorn State Alumni were among 16 educators nominated for the Teacher of the Year 2005 award by The Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber names two educators of the year annually, one from the elementary level and one at the secondary level. Schools nominate representatives. The winners are selected by a Chamber committee based on their applications and an interview. The following nominees are the Alcorn State alumni: Tonya Magee, Erica J. Taylor, Joyce A. Bright. Tonya Magee, magna cum laude Alcorn State graduate, teaches forth-grade at Dana Road Elementary. She has a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in elementary education. Erica J. Taylor received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology education from Alcorn State University. She teaches seventh-grade science at Vicksburg Junior High School. Joyce A. Bright received both of her degrees from Alcorn State University: Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and a Master’s degree in both secondary education and secondary education with emphasis in chemistry. She teaches science at Warren Central High School. |
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University Relations Staff
W. Christopher
Cason, Director |
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Mail:
P.O. Box 389, Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500
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(601) 877-6130 ~
Email:
elenad@alcorn.edu
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