THRIVE IN THE HIVE
Danielle L. Archambault, Ed.D. ACUE - Associate Vice President
DearHornetFamilies,
As we approach the holiday season, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your support and partnership. Your involvement has made a significant difference in the lives of our students as they transformintothethoughtleadersandchangemakersoftomorrow.
This time of year is a wonderful opportunity for reflection. Our students' academic, personal, and professional growth has been inspiring, and I’m proudoftheirhardworkandachievements.
As we head into the holiday break, I encourage you to spend quality time together, recharge, and create lasting memories. This is a chance for our students to unwind and reflect on their goals forupcomingthenewyear.
Thank you once again for your continued support. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holidayseasonfilledwithpeace,love,andhappiness.
Please feel free to contact us at Thrive@desu.edu or StudentSuccess@desu.edu with any issues, academic requests, or additions you want us to address. We are always happy to help. Here’s to our continued commitment to student success and to the great things our students will accomplishinHornetNationandbeyond.
WithWarmRegards,
Dr. Danielle L. Archambault, Ed.D. ACUE
AssociateVicePresident,OfficeofStudentSuccess|
Email:DArchambault@desu.edu|OfficePhone:302.857.6072
Associate Vice President (AVP) Corner
In this section, we want to highlight as well as have a space for our Associate Vice President to ‘speak’ to the people by giving updates, letting you know about a few highlights, and offering some important tips and advice to our stakeholders and their families about navigating our institution.
Mindfulness Practices for College Students
Remember to breathe. Sometimeswecangetcaughtupinallthetaskswehaveto accomplish,whichcanbeoverwhelming.TryimplementingtheSTOPPracticetohelpyou remembertobreathe,especiallywhenfeelingoverwhelmed.
S -Stopwhatyouaredoingandthinking.
T -Takeadeepbreath.
O -Observehowyouarefeelingmentallyorphysically.Or,youcanchoosetoobserve yoursurroundings.
P -Proceedwithonetaskintentionally.Setatimelimitoncertaintasksorremember importantself-careelements,suchashydration.
Ground yourself. Youcanpracticegrounding yourselfbyusingananchoringphrase.Youranchor phraseisamotivationquoteorwordthatyou repeattoyourselfthroughouttheday.Asample formatofananchoringphrasecouldbe:“Myname is_____.Todayis_____.Rightnow,Ifeel _____.”
Tune into your sensory experience. The5-4-3-2-1 Practiceisamethodoftuningintoyoursensory experiencetofocusonyoursurroundings.
Whatare5thingsyouhear?
Whatare4thingsyousee?
Whatare3thingsyoucantouch?
Whatare2thingsyoucansmell?
Whatis1thingyoucantaste?
Office of URELAH Relaunches DSU P.R.O. (Professional Readiness Opportunity)
The Office of URELAH is excited to announce that it will relaunch the DSU Professional Readiness Opportunity (P.R.O) program this January. The DSU P.R.O. Mentoring Program pairs DSU undergraduate students with experienced industry professionals to build meaningful mentoring relationships. These mentors come from the local professional community, national organizations, DSU faculty, staff,andalumninetworks.
Students and professional staff interested in being a part of the DSU P.R.O program can contact the URELAH Assistant Director for Experiential Learning andDataAnalysis,DianneBogle,atdbogle@desu.edu
Braven Sets Sights to Empower Underrepresented College Students
FormerOfficeofStudentSuccess(OSS)teammemberDanielleCraig hasrecentlytransitionedtoanewroleastheBravenDirectorof WorkforceandStrategyDelaware.Inthisrole,Ms.Craigisleading Braven’smissionatDelawareStateUniversitytoempowerpromising underrepresentedcollegestudentsontheirpathtograduationand strongfirstjobs,whichleadtomeaningfulcareersandlivesof impact.
What Exactly is Braven?
TheprogramwasfoundedatDSUduringtheSpring2024semester andhassincegrowninbothsizeandimpact.Coursesofferedby Bravenhaveaspecificfocusandapproachonprofessionalism,
engagement,andthedevelopmentofmeaningfulconnectionsthatsupportlong-termcareer growth.Studentsarealsoofferedavarietyofopportunitieswithinternships,externships,and careercoaches.Inadditiontothis,withpartnerships developedwithcompaniessuchasChristianaCare,Walt Disney,JPMorganChase&CO,Exelon,NBAFoundation, CapitalOne,andmore,studentsinvolvedwithBravenare suretosetthemselvesapartfromotherapplicantsafter graduatingfromDelawareStateUniversity.
Ifyouorastudentyouknowisinterestedinmore informationabouttheBravenprogramsofferedat DelawareStateUniversity,don'thesitatetogetintouch withMs.DanielleCraigatdanielle.craig@bebraven.org.
How To Access Braven for Students
OncestudentshavebeenaddedtotheBravenorUNIV 291course,herearethestepstheyneedtomakesure theycanaccessthematerialstheyneedtothriveinthe course:
Step One: KeepaneyeonyourDSUemailforan emailfromBraven.
Step Two:Therewillbedetailstocreateyour MyBravenaccount-thisishowyouwillaccessthe classasBravendoesnotutilizeBlackboard.
Step Three: MakesureyouconfirmtheMyBraven accountwiththelinkthatwillbesenttoyouremail. Onceconfirmed,youwillbedirectedtoyour MyBravenAccount.
Step Four: ViewandAccessUNIVontheMYBraven platform.
Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleaseviewadetailedvideo byclickingonthelink-HowtoAccessUNIV291: https://vimeo.com/1036118292orreachoutto dsu@bebraven.org.
Center for Disability Resources (CDR) Finds New Homes on DSU Campus
ProfessionalsfromtheCenterforDisabilityResources(CDR)havebeenrelocatedtotwonewoffice locationsontheDSUMainCampus.IfyouarelookingforprofessionalstaffmembersfromtheCDR team,pleasefeelfreetovisiteitherMs.JuliannaSenyk,StudentAccommodationsCoordinator,or Mr.DanSmith,AccessandAssistiveTechnologySpecialist,ateitheroftheirnewlocationsor contactthemwiththeinformationlistedbelow.
Ms. Julianna Senyk, Student Accommodations Coordinator
Phone: 302-857-7060 – Office: William C. Jason Library, Room 208
Mr. Dan Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist
Phone: 302-857-6252 – Office: The Washington House, DSU Main Campus
TheCDRisheretoprovideequalopportunitiesandaccesstoeducation,employment,programs, andgoodsandservicesforallDSUstudents,faculty,staff,andcampusguestswithdisabilities.
GETTING FINANCIALLY READY FOR SPRING 2025: PARENT AND STUDENT CHECKLIST
PLEASE NOTE: PAYMENT DUE DATE JAN
6, 2025.
WeknowthatStudentAccountsandFinancialAidgohandinhand,andtoavoidanyroadbumpsand issueswhenstudentsreturnfortheSpringSemester,theOfficeshavegivenyouachecklisttoguide youandyourstudenttoasmoothreturninJanuary2025.
NOTE: Bills were emailed to students on December 7, 2024. PAYMENT DUE DATE JAN 6, 2025.
1.
StudentscanviewaccountinformationandmakepaymentsusingBannerSelf-Serviceat my.desu.edu
Parents,yourstudentcanalsoaddyouasanauthorizeduser,whichwillallowyoutoviewand makepaymentstotheirstudentaccount 2.
EnrollintheHornetsTuitionPaymentPlan 3. www.desu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/tuition-fees/payment-plan-guidelines
Get details about Parent PLUS loans (for parents of dependent undergraduate students) 4. FAFSA applicants – Log in to Banner Self Service to: 5.
View the status of your Spring 2025 award(s) (from the Financial Aid tab, select 2024-2025)
Review your current Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status; and Check for outstanding documents.
Appeals and certain documents can be completed through the DSU Student Forms 6.
To create an account, click here - desu.verifymyfafsa.com/account/registerstudent
Even if you currently do not have outstanding requirements or need to submit an appeal, we encourage you to create an account for future use.
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Spring2025OnboardingwillbeonJanuary3(newstudents)andJanuary4(returningstudents). All accounts must be fully satisfied before Onboarding by fulfilling one of the following:
Pay account balance in full
Enter into a satisfactory payment arrangement via the Hornet Payment Plan
See Payment Plan Guidelines for any past due balances
Please view APPENDIX AT THE END OF THE DOCUMENT to view additional information on ‘Parent Plus Loans’ and ‘Applying for Financial Aid’
Hornet Highlight
The Hornet Highlight recognizes current DSU students, their experiences, and contributions to the University. Read all about their commitment to student success and how they share their talents with others to make DSU an exceptional place to learn and grow.
Ke’Ajah Holman - Sophomore, Marketing Major with Accounting Interest | East Orange, New Jersey
Ke’Ajah Holman is a rising sophomore and firstgeneration college student at DSU who is majoring in Marketing with a great amount of interest in accounting and fashion. Her story for supporting others began at an early age when she found a passion for reading and spending time with her younger sisters. Ke’Ajah found that she excelled at reading and comprehension, which led to her skipping a grade. Essentially, she moved from Pre-Kto1stgradewiththeencouragementofhermother and father who have served as Ke’Ajah’s best friends and biggest fans over the years. In addition to her parents, Ke’Ajah credits her younger siblings as motivating factors to her drive and success as a student. Being the oldest, Ke’Ajah prides herself in leading as a positive example for her sisters and hopes to inspire them to follow her steps in attending college and being successful in their own studies when the time comes. Being the first person in her family to attend college has meant a lot to Ke’Ajah and this has played a huge role in her overall success and desiretosupportothers.
While many first-generation college students may feel overwhelmed in the process of choosing the best school for them, Ke’Ajah found that she had a much different experience. After visiting DSU and becoming acquainted with the university’s outstanding business program, as well as the family orientated atmosphere, she knew DSU was the school for her. In addition to this, Ke’Ajah received recognition for her academic excellence throughout high school and was grantedafull-rideacademicscholarship.
Ke’Ajah serves her peers in the campus community as a Student Success Assistant (SSA) for the Student Transition department in the Office of Student Success. In this role, she spends her time supporting and encouraging first-year students in their transition to DSU. As an SSA, Ke’Ajah is assigned to a University Seminar course and outside of attending the class, she works in partnership with the instructor to increase communication and understanding of assignments, hosts mentorship meetings, and informs students of the various resources that are offered to them by the university. Ke’Ajah appreciates her role as an SSA because she enjoys having the opportunity to support her peers but also recognizes the impact that the Office of Student SuccesshadduringhertransitiontoDSU.OutsideofherroleasanSSA,Ke’Ajahalsotakespartin otherorganizationssuchasthePicturesquePublicationsBookClubandWomen’sSenateevents.
When asked if she had any words of encouragement to her fellow Hornets, Ke’Ajah stated “I would encourage my fellow Hornets to never give up. Never limit yourself, based upon fear or struggles that you are facing. College students all face the same struggles whether it be homesickness or feeling out of place. But Delaware State provides a sense of community and therewillalwaysbesomeoneherejustlikeyouwhocanhelp.Youarehereforareason,andmost importantly,youbelonghere,too!”
Learning From The Leaders
Previously titled the “Director’s Corner,” we wanted to expand on our pool of knowledge and invite other leaders to bestow their knowledge upon our parents and students.
The Learning From The Leaders section recognizes DSU Directors, Staff, and Faculty in leadership, their experiences, and their contributions to the University. Read all about their commitment to student success and how they share their talents with others here at DSU.
Dr. Shonda L. Poe - Executive Director | Office of Undergraduate Research, Experiential Learning and Honors (URELAH)
Dr. Poe is a native of East Orange, New Jersey, and an alumnus of East Orange High School. She first found her way to the DSU campus after completing her A.S. in Business Administration at a Junior college. Dr. Poe’s godmother suggested applying to her own alma mater, DSU, to pursue a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She transferred to DSU (known as Delaware State College at the time) in the Fall 1990 semester as a Junior. She resided in the former Laws Hall and found that her experience as an on-campus student was a better transition than expected. She shared that she had met the most amazing instructors and spent part of her time on campus working in the William C. Jason Library as a student worker. This led to her decision to establish Delaware as her new home. Dr. Poe graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration in December 1992 and participated in the May 1993 commencement as part of the last class of Delaware State College. She was then hired at Aetna Healthcare in Dover in May 1993 and has remainedinDelawareforthepast31years.In
those years, Dr. Poe went on to earn additional academic degrees which include a Master of Public Administration from Wilmington University and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from DelawareStateUniversity.
Before serving in her current role as the Executive Director of the Office of URELAH, Dr. Poe developed a background supporting the Delaware community in family and corporate law. However, when she heard there was an opportunity to return to her alma mater, she was happy to jump on the opportunity. In her current role, Dr. Poe serves the DSU communityinsupporting...
Dr. Shonda Poe with URELAH Staff and Students at the 2024 Homecoming Parade
...and enhancing the experience of students who are involved in the Undergraduate Research, ExperientialLearning,andHonorsprogram(URELAH).
Dr. Poe would describe her leadership style as a combination of servant and authentic leadership. The reason is that as a believer and ambassador for Jesus Christ, it is her life commitment to serve authentically in her roles at church and work. She does not ask team members to work on tasks that she has not completed on her own. Fairness, integrity, trust, and honesty are important elements when it comes to describing Dr. Poe’s style of leadership. In addition to this, she is always open to different points of view for solutions that allow for more accuracy and accountability in resolving daily matters. Dr. Poe acknowledges that work in Higher Education comes with many long-term goals. She has learned to work effectivelyonmultipletaskstoavoidimportant
issuesinthoselong-termgoalsfrombeingoverlookedorunaddressed.
When asked if she had any advice for the DSU Community, Dr. Poe stated, “To our DSU students, as you pursue your academic journey at the Hornet Nation, be open and respectful to learning from amazing instructors in your field of study. Keep your eyes set on grabbing experiential learning opportunities such as research, internships, presentations at Research Day and offcampus conferences. I encourage all students to keep track of their academic assignments, attend and log in to their classes, ask for help if needed from resources such as your instructors, tutoring, meet with your academic advisors, and supporting programs.” In addition to this, Dr. Poe would share that the families of our DSU students may “connect with Parent University for assistance as your student navigates through their academic journey. Sign up for DSU communication platforms such as the DSU HUB app, Facebook, and related social media to stay informed. Take the professional approach of working with campus administration, instructors, and academic advisors regarding your student. Grab the opportunity to pursue a degree for personal enrichment. Attend campus events with your students such as Homecoming, parents' weekend,orathleticgamestogainabetterunderstandingofyourstudents’surroundings.”
Honors Alumnus Highlight
Jelani Bryant & the United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
DSU Graduate Student Jelani Bryant, from the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, has been awarded a $4,000 scholarship award toward school funding or professional development opportunities from the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). In addition to this award, Jelani is also recognized as a May 2024 graduate from Delaware State University and an alumnus of the DSU Honors ProgramintheOfficeofURELAH.
Dr. Shonda Poe with URELAH Staff and Students at Dover High School for Black History Month
Staff Spotlight
Please join the OSS team in celebrating our recent staff accomplishments.
Mr. Justin Blank presents at the 2024 International College Learning Center Association (ICLCA) Conference
From September 23-26, the Coordinator of Integrated Academic Support Services (IASS), Justin Blank, traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah, to attend and present at the 2024 International College Learning Center Association. This would be Mr. Blank’s second year attending the conference but his very first as a concurrent session presenter. Mr. Blank’s session presentation was titled “Developing Satellite Locations for Academic Support Services at Multi-Campus Universities” and served as a reflection of his last three years of work in founding the IASS Downtown Centers and developing a presence and impact of academic support services at the DSU Downtowncampus.
When presenting, Mr. Blank was most excited to hear the feedback of his session attendees, many of whom either havedevelopedorarecurrentlysatellitelocationsfor
their own academic services. They offered additional perspectives from their and this allowed for a collaborative conversation after the presentation was completed. Mr. Blank walked away from the session feeling appreciation for his attendees who showed much engagement by asking many questions in addition to sharing their own feedback and experiences.
Outside of presenting, Mr. Blank met up with professionals who he had met the year prior at the conferenceandtookinthescenicviewsofUtah.
Ms. Amy Kellen and Mr. Timothy Zinzel to attend the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Annual Conference
In April 2025, academic advisors Ms. Amy Kellen and Mr. Tim Zinzel will travel to Buffalo, NY, to presentattheRegion1andRegion2NationalAcademicAdvisingAssociationAnnualConference. Both Ms. Kellen and Mr. Zinzel were tasked with forming an Academic Advising Training Committee (AATC) for the Office of Student Success at the start of the Fall 2024 semester. The goal for this committee is to support student success, growth in advising competence, and to improve the overall administrative processes for academic advisors at Delaware State University. The name of the concurrent session being presented is ‘Building Transformational Experiences to Promote Student Success, Advisor Development, and Administrative Effectiveness.’
Ms.AmyKellenAcademicAdvisor
Mr. Blank taking in the scenic views of Utah
Ms. Anna Cortese presents at the 2024 College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) Conference
From November 13-16 the Director for Integrated Academic Support Services (IASS), Anna Cortese, had the opportunity to travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to present at the 2024 College Reading and Learning Association Conference (CRLA). While there, Ms. Cortese served as a representative of the Office of Student Success in her workshop presentation titled “How to Navigate a Tutorial Session: the Beginning, the Middle, the End… and Beyond.” The presentation shared important details on how to develop a paper or digital-based appointment summary reporttosupporttutorsinstructuringtheir
Ms. Cortese wrapping up her Presentation at the CRLA Conference tutorialsessions.Ms.Cortese sharedthatwhenpresentingatCRLA,shefoundtherewereseveral attendees whose institutions used EAB Navigate, which is the same system used by DSU. She found that her attendees valued her experience with this platform from the learning center perspective and many showed enthusiasm or interest in how DSU uses the Appointment SummaryReport.
Ms. Cortese also had the opportunity to view the workshops and presentations of many other professionals in the field of learning centers and found that DSU is on target with best practices used throughout the country. In addition to this, Ms. Cortese found “nuggets of information” that sheplanstousetoassistincreatingimprovementsinherworkwithIASS.
Outside of the Conference, Ms. Cortese shared that the good food, beauty of Lake Superior, and other venues that were available to her in Downtown Minneapolis were her favorite parts of her travel.
Mr. Timothy Patterson attends the 10th Annual HBCU Library Alliance
The 10th Annual HBCU Library Alliance membership meeting was hosted by Southern University in Baton Rouge from October 27 to October 29. This particular conference marked the first time that non-director library staff and students could attend as these conferences were previously held for directors of libraries only. In attendance from DSU were Ondrea Murphy, Director of Library Services, Timothy Patterson, Library Assistant/Digitization Copy Cataloger, and undergraduate sophomore Talitha Ryle. All three were recipients of an all-expense-paid scholarshiptobeabletoenjoytheconference.
Theconferenceconsistedofseveralpanelsofprofessionalsdiscussingthefutureoflibrariesand academia, as well as the issues they face. The Event host, Southern University, which is located onthebankoftheMississippiRiver,waswarm,friendly,andveryinviting.
Some of the panels included a discussion on Disaster Recovery and Emergencies, Virtual Reality in HBCU libraries, and representatives from the New York Times, the Library of Congress, Harvard,andmorewereinattendance.
L to R: Tim Patterson, Talitha Ryle, and Marion Key.
Honors Induction & Graduation Ceremony
OnThursday,October17,theOfficeofUndergraduateResearch,ExperientialLearning,andHonors (URELAH)helditsAnnualInductionandGraduationCeremony.Theceremonywashostedby URELAH’sExecutiveDirector,Dr.ShondaPoe,alongwithsupportfromMs.DanielleBogle, URELAH’sAssistanceDirectoryofExperientialLearning,andMs.TerryPauls-Smith,DataAnalysis andProjectAssistant.TheeventhadremarksbyDr.DanielleArchambault,Ed.D.,AssociateVice PresidentoftheOfficeofStudentSuccess,andMs.Asia-SyaniHolmes,SophomoreYearExperience SpecialistattheOfficeofStudentSuccess.
TheHonorsProgramatDelawareStateUniversitywasestablishedintheearly1970sasanacademic andculturalenrichmentprogramforstudentswithdemonstratedexceptionalabilityandthose withpotentialforacademicexcellence.
ThemissionoftheHonorsProgramatDelawareStateUniversityistoprovidestudentswith exceptionalintellectualability,motivation,andcommitmentwithsuperiorlearningopportunities thatchallengethemtoreachnewlevelsofacademicexcellenceinscholarshipandcreativity. StudentsinterestedinapplyingtotheDelawareStateUniversityHonorsProgram canreviewadmissionrequirementsandfillouttheapplicationonlinehere: www.desu.edu/academics/honors-program-admission.
ForquestionsrelatingtotheHonorsProgram,studentscancontacthonors@desu.edu
Honors Program Inductees - Fall 2024
OluwafunmilolaAllen-Taylor
LebeneAshinyo
KimberlyBerduo-Velasquez
MadisonBraithwaite
JasmineBrown
SydneyCardwell
NyeemaCraighead
SavannahDavis
DeontaeElliott
LindsayFomundam
MilesGiddings
AdasiaHawkins
SarahHoffmeyer
TylerHolmes
LilyKosal
IssaLewis
MariahMata
JaylahCMayIsrael
OrlinMejia
IshaMurphy
JemimahNdi
FavourNwanali
QueenestherNyah
OluwanifemiOlumuyiwa
Honors Program Graduates 2024 - 2025
OlayimikaAdeyemi
CameronM.Allen
JillanBaker
JennaBlauser
ElijahBrown
KamilCameron
XamaraColeman
YedaCouto-Erickson
BryannaDawson
N'JaiaEngram
TiaEpps
JalenFields
DanielleFleurima
MalcolmGarbutt
JalynGray
KennadieHaynesworth
Moshe'Heyward
JaylaHill
De'AmoniJackson
SimayaJeanBaptiste
MelanieJimmerson
JordanJohnson
SkylarJones
MarianaKebaso
CamaraKelly
FaithKing
TariqLewis
JirairLove-Stroman
SavannahSmalley
ReeseSmith
NailaSudan
TrinitySurowiec
GabrielThomas
KasaniThomas
SheldonThompson
JustinTolbert
StacieVounu
NylaWhitsett
DonovanWilliams
KeaniWilliams
AreliMartinez
CalebMertus
ChloeyPrichard
EunicsaSamuels
KihiannaScott-Roberts
AniyaSmack
AshleyStanley
JasmineStarling
DestinyStewart
AvianaWiggins
JordanWilliams
CourtneyWilliams
HunterWinfrey
Students: OSS Is Hiring! Want to Join Us?
While we serve lots of students here at OSS, we couldn’t do it all without the collaboration and support of students working alongside us. For students who have any work study or time for employment,hereareafewopportunitiesofemploymentwehavehereatOSS:
Library Services - Student Assistants
Student Employment – Looking for student jobs? TheLibraryishiring!CheckJobXfor“Library Assistant”positions!
Integrated Academic Support Services - Graduate Assistant Position
IASS is currently accepting applications for a graduate assistant position. JointheIASSTeamasa GraduateAssistant!Hereiswhatthejobentails:
Earn$20hourly;MonitortheIASSCenters;Assistwithacademicworkshops;Work25–29 hoursperweek,includingeveninghours(until8PM)andlimitedweekendhours;Support operationsontheMainCampus&andDSUDowntown;Requirement:Mustbeenrolledfull-time inaDSUGraduateProgram.
Semester
SemesterHours–W.C.JasonLibraryandParkerLibrary(Downtown)
Monday – Thursday, 8 AM – 8 PM. Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. Jason, Main Campus, open weekends: 12 PM – 5 PM Parker, Downtown, closed weekends.
See the library website for holiday closures.
Library Services Corner
Semester Updates
‘INTO LIGHT’ EXHIBIT HOSTED DOWNTOWN BY PARKER LIBRARY, ACG, & WCHBS
This fall, the Parker Library on our Downtown campus hosted the Into Light Project in partnership with DSU’s Arts Center/Gallery (ACG) and Amy Gootee, Public Health Program Coordinator, with DSU’s Public & AlliedHealthSciencesdepartment.
In mid-October, Jennifer Gunther, ACG Director, and her student interns set up the display of portraits and narratives sharing the lives of Delawareans who struggled with drug addiction.
The Into Light Project is a national nonprofit that organizes exhibits featuring the stories of people local to each exhibit. Into Light Project commissions the portraits, sometimes including those by their founder, Theresa Clower,whoturnedtoartafterlosingherson to drug addiction. The portraits are created after conversation with the subject’s family who share photographs of the loved one and the way they might have wished to be remembered.
The exhibit opened on October 17 with a reception welcoming speakers from DSU and community partners who recognized the commitment of both the families and the artists to sharing these stories. The exhibit remainsopenthroughthefallsemester.
Speakers for the opening reception, October 17.
Learn more about the ‘Into Light Project’ here.
ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR RESEARCH FROM OUR WEBSITE!
Searchingforscholarlysourcesforyour end-of-semesterresearchprojects?
Checkoutyourlibrary’swebsite!Thesite gotarebootforFall2024tomakeit easiertofindeverythingyouneed.
VisittheLibraryServiceswebsiteat: www.desu.edu/academic/library
ORbygoingtothewww.desu.edu homepage,selecting‘Academics’at thetop,thenselecting‘Library.’
Exhibit on display in the Parker Library, Downtown.
Guests viewing the portraits and narratives.
Important Dates to Know | Winter 2024
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 ....................................................................................... CLASSES BEGIN
TUES., DECEMBER 10 ................... LAST DAY TO ADD & DROP (W/O FINANCIAL PENALTY)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 ............................ DOCUMENTATION FOR NON-ATTENDANCE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 ................................................................................ PAYMENT DUE DATE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 ........... LAST DAY TO DROP/WITHDRAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 .................................................................................. LAST DAY OF CLASSES
LAST CLASS MEETING ........................................................................... 2 HOUR - FINAL EXAMS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 .................................................................................... FINAL GRADES DUE
Important Dates to Know - Spring 2025
JANUARY 2 - 3 (THURSDAY - FRIDAY) ...................... REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS
JANUARY 3 (FRIDAY) ........................ RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY
JANUARY 4 (SATURDAY) ............... RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR RETURNING STUDENTS
JANUARY 6 (MONDAY) ................................................................ SPRING PAYMENT DUE DATE
JANUARY 6 (MONDAY) .......................................................................... CLASSES BEGIN @ 8 AM
JANUARY 6 (MONDAY) ................................................................ LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS
JANUARY 7 - 10 (TUESDAY - FRIDAY) ........................................................... I LOVE DSU WEEK
JANUARY 8 (WEDNESDAY) ............................................................ LATE REGISTRATION ENDS
JANUARY 8 (WEDNESDAY) ............... LAST DAY TO CHANGE COURSES TO AUDIT STATUS
JANUARY 15 (WED) .................. LAST DAY TO ADD AND DROP COURSE(S) (W/O PENALTY)
JANUARY 16 - 20 (THURS - MON) .... DOCUMENTATION FOR NON-ATTENDANCE PERIOD
JANUARY 27 (MONDAY) ....................................................... ACADEMIC EARLY ALERT BEGINS
FEBRUARY 24 - 28 (MON - FRI) ........................ MID-TERM EVALUATIONS ADMINISTERED
FEBRUARY 24 - MARCH 31 (MON - MON) ....................... ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT PERIOD
FEBRUARY 28 (FRIDAY) ........................... ACCELERATED SESSION I LAST DAY OF CLASSES
FEBRUARY 28 (FRIDAY) ................. RESIDENCE HALLS CLOSE @ 5 PM FOR SPRING BREAK
MARCH 3 - 7 (MONDAY - FRIDAY) .................................................................... SPRING BREAK
MARCH 10 (MONDAY) ......................................... ACCELERATED SESSION II CLASSES BEGIN
APRIL 1 - 2 (TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY) .................................. PRIORITY PRE-REGISTRATION
APRIL 9 (WED) ….................... LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM COURSE(S) / UNIVERSITY
APRIL 9 (WED) …..... LAST DAY TO SUBMIT PASS-FAIL REQUEST FOR SPRING COURSE(S)
APRIL 18 - APRIL 21 (FRIDAY - MONDAY) ............ EASTER RECESS (UNIVERSITY CLOSED)
APRIL 24 (THURSDAY) ............................................................................. LAST DAY OF CLASSES
APRIL 25 (FRIDAY) .................................................................................................... READING DAY
APRIL 28 – MAY 2 (MONDAY - FRIDAY) ............................................... FINAL EXAMINATIONS
MAY 2 (FRIDAY) .................................................................... RESIDENCE HALLS CLOSE @ 5 PM
MAY 5 (MONDAY) ......................................................................................... FINAL GRADES DUE
MAY 9 (FRIDAY) ................................................................................................. COMMENCEMENT
OSS Academic Advisor Directory (First Year)
College of Agriculture, Science & Technology (CAST)
Department
Agriculture and Natural Resources Agriculture
Agriculture and Natural Resources Natural Resources
Agri-Business; Agri-science Education; Animal & Poultry Science; Equine Business Mgmt.; General Agriculture; Plant Science: Horticulture; Pre-Veterinary Science
Environmental Science; Fisheries Management & Wildlife Management
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Biological Sciences Biology
Chemistry
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Forensic Biology General Biology Health Professions Research Professions
Biochemistry / Chemistry Health Professions N/A
Chemistry
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Dr. Leroy Hawkins | LHawkins@desu.edu (302) 857-7726
W. C. J. Library 214B
Dr. Leroy Hawkins LHawkins@desu.edu (302) 857-7726
W. C. Library 214B
Mr. Franck Yehiri FYehiri@desu.edu (302) 857-6643
Lib 214H
Dr. Marcel Poe
MPoe@desu.edu (302) 857-7984
W. C. Library 214I
Dr. Marcel Poe
All
MPoe@desu.edu (302) 857-7984
W. C. Library 214I
Dr. Marcel Poe
All
MPoe@desu.edu (302) 857-7984
W. C. Library 214I
Dr. Marcel Poe
Chemistry
Chemistry PrePharmacy N/A
Human Ecology Food Science
Nutritional Sciences Pre-Medicine; Food Science; Pre-Physician Assistant; Pre-Allied Health; Coordinated Programs in Dietetics
All
MPoe@desu.edu (302) 857-7984 Lib 214I
All
Dr. Leroy Hawkins LHawkins@desu.edu (302) 857-7726
W. C. Library 214B
Human Ecology Textiles & Apparel
Fashion Design Fashion Merchandising
Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science
Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science
Information Technology
Information Technology
All
Dr. Leroy Hawkins LHawkins@desu.edu (302) 857-7726
W. C. Library 214B
Mrs. Lynae L. Walker
All
LWalker@desu.edu (302) 857-7349
W. C. Library 214J
Mrs. Lynae L. Walker
All
LWalker@desu.edu (302) 857-7349
W. C. Library 214J
OSS Academic Advisor Directory (First Year)
College of Agriculture, Science & Technology (CAST) Continued
Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science Mathematics
Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science Engineering/ Physics
Mathematics: Math Education Mathematics Mathematics and Data Analytics
Electrical engineering Bioengineering
Optical engineering Physics
All
All
College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences (CHESS)
Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Middle Level Education: English Language Arts and Special Education / Mathematics and Special Education / Social Studies and Special Education / Science and Special Education; Physical Education
History, Political Science and Philosophy History, Political Science and Philosophy N/A
Languages and Literatures English; International Studies N/A
Liberal Studies Law, Criminal Justice, and Politics; Media, Arts and Culture; General: New and First Year Students, Transfer less than 60 credits; Transfer 60+; Individualized Global Campus N/A
Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts
Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts
Art Education; New Media in Art; Studio Art N/A
Mass Communications
Convergence Journalism; Digital Media and Production; Public Relations and Advertising
All
Mrs. Lynae L. Walker LWalker@desu.edu (302) 857-7349
W. C. Library 214J
Mrs. Lynae L. Walker LWalker@desu.edu (302) 857-7349
W. C. Library 214J
All
Ms. Amy Kellen AKellen@desu.edu (302) 857-6181
W. C. Library 214C
Ms. Francine Fennell FFennell@desu.edu (302) 857-7909
W. C. Library 214E
All
All
Ms. Francine Fennell FFennell@desu.edu (302) 857-7909
W. C. Library 214E
All
Dr. Carole Kpota-Middleton CKpota@desu.edu (302) 857-6837
W. C. Library 214G
All
Ms. Angela Harper AHarper@desu.edu (302) 857-6183
W. C. Library 214F
Ms. Angela Harper AHarper@desu.edu (302) 857-6183
W. C. Library 214F
OSS Academic Advisor Directory (First Year)
College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences (CHESS) Continued
Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts Music Instrumental; Vocal All
Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts Music Education Instrumental; Vocal All
Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts Music Industry N/A
Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts Music Therapy N/A
Sociology and Criminal Justice
All
Ms. Angela Harper AHarper@desu.edu (302) 857-6183
W. C. Library 214F
Ms. Angela Harper AHarper@desu.edu (302) 857-6183
W. C. Library 214F
Ms. Angela Harper AHarper@desu.edu (302) 857-6183
W. C. Library 214F
All
Ms. Angela Harper AHarper@desu.edu (302) 857-6183
W. C. Library 214F
Dr. Carole Kpota-Middleton CKpota@desu.edu (302) 857-6837
W. C. Library 214G Sociology and Criminal Justice
Dr. Carole Kpota-Middleton CKpota@desu.edu (302) 857-6837
W. C. Library 214G
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (COB)
Mr. Charles Fowler
CFowler@desu.edu (302) 857-6958 Bank of America 108C
Mr. Charles Fowler
CFowler@desu.edu (302) 857-6958
Charles Fowler CFowler@desu.edu (302) 857-6958
Dr. Cindy Seto-Friel CFriel@desu.edu (302) 857-6904 (302) 899-8544
OSS Academic Advisor Directory (First Year)
College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences (CHESS) Continued
Mrs. Tamekca Faria-Frisby TFaria@desu.edu (302) 857-6907
Bank of America 108G Business
Mrs. Tamekca Faria-Frisby TFaria@desu.edu (302) 857-6907
Bank of America 108G
Mr. Charles Fowler CFowler@desu.edu (302) 857-6958
Bank of America 108C
Ms. Michelle Hutzler MHutzler@desu.edu (302) 857-6943
Bank of America 108B
Ms. Michelle Hutzler MHutzler@desu.edu (302) 857-6943
Bank of America 108B
Wesley College of Health & Behavioral Sciences (WCHBS)
(302) 736-2477
OSS Academic Advisor Directory (Returning Students)
College of Agriculture, Science & Technology (CAST)
Agriculture (Pre-vet; General Ag), Biology (General; Health Professional; Research; Forensic Biology; Biological SciencesMedical Lab), Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering/Physics (Electrical; Optical; Biomedical), Mathematics (Mathematical Education; Math & Data Analytics), Natural Science (Food Science; Textiles & Apparel Studies)
Dr. Leroy Hawkins
Mr. Franck Yehiri
Mrs. Lynae L. Walker
Dr. Marcel Poe
Last names: A - C
Last names: D - J
Last names: K - Q
Last names: R - Z
LHawkins@desu.edu
FYehiri@desu.edu
LWalker@desu.edu
MPoe@desu.edu
College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences (CHESS)
Art, Criminal Justice, Education, English, History, Law Studies, Liberal Studies, Mass Communications, Music (Music Education; Music Industry; Music Therapy), Political Science, Sociology
Ms. Angela Harper
Ms. Amy Kellen
Ms. Francine Fennell
Dr. Carole Kpota-Middleton
College of Business (COB)
Accounting, Aviation (Aviation Management; Professional Pilot), Finance (Financial Economics; Finance & Banking), Hospitality & Tourism, Management (Business Analytics; General ManagementJR & SR; Human Resource Management; Marketing; MIS/ERP), Sport Management
Wesley
Mrs. Tamekca Faria-Frisby
Mr. Charles Fowler
Ms. Michelle Hutzler
Dr. Cindy Seto-Friel
Last names: A - E
Last names: F, HJ, L - N
Last Names: O - R, T - W
Last names: G, K, S, X - Z
AHarper@desu.edu
AKellen@desu.edu
FFennell@desu.edu
CKpota@desu.edu
(302) 857-7726
(302) 857-6643
(302) 857-7349 (302) 857-7984
Last names: A - D
Last names: E - Mb
TFaria@desu.edu COBac@desu.edu
CFowler@desu.edu COBac@desu.edu
Last names: Mc - T
MHutlzer@desu.edu COBac@desu.edu
All Aviation & U – Z
CFriel@desu.edu COBac@desu.edu
College of Health & Behavioral Sciences (WCHBS)
Mrs. Michele Rush
Dr. Veronicah Mokaya
Ms. Latasha N. Perkins
Ms. Tiyanna S. Gibbs
Last Names: A - C
Last Names: D - J
Last Names: K - R
Last Names: S - Z
(302) 857-6183
(302) 857-6181 (302) 857-7909
(302) 857-6837
857-6907
(302) 857-6958 (302) 857-6943 (302) 857-6904
OSS Program & Services Directory
Office of Student Success Administration
Dr. Danielle L. Archambault
Dr. Cassandra Green
Ms. Taneisha Miner
Mr. Jeffrey Attakorah
Associate Vice President
Assistant Vice President
Administrative Assistant
Communications and Technical Services Specialist
DArchambault@desu.edu
CGreen@desu.edu
TMiner@desu.edu
JAttakorah@desu.edu
Academic Services For Student Athletes (ASSA)
Mr. Kyle Graves
Mr. Kendal Harris
Mr. Timothy Zinzel
Ms. Arnise R. King
Ms. Eulonda L. Pfister
Associate Director
Athletic Advisor
Athletic Advisor
Eligibility Certification Specialist/Athletic Advisor
Professional Tutor
KGraves@desu.edu
KAHarris@desu.edu
TZinzel@desu.edu
AKing@desu.edu
EPfister@desu.edu
Office of Student Success - Programs & Services
Name Position
Dr. Tiffany Alexander
Ms. Asia-Synai Holmes
Ms. Anna Cortese
Dr. Laxmi Pathak
Mr. Justin J. Blank
Ms. Gloria Knowles
Ms. Tarra R. Jackson
Ms. Leah Brown
Ms. Fariha Mahfuz
Library Services
Coordinator of Student Transitions
Sophomore Year Experience Specialist
Director, Integrated Academic Support Services
Assistant Director, Writing Studio
Coordinator, Integrated Academic Support Services
Coordinator, Retention Programs & Services
College Success Coach-Instructor
College Success Coach-Instructor
Systems Administrator
Library Services & Circulation
TAlexander@desu.edu
ASHolmes@desu.edu
ACortese@desu.edu
LPathak@desu.edu
JBlank@desu.edu
GKnowles@desu.edu
TJackson@desu.edu
LCBrown@desu.edu
FMahfuz@desu.edu
LibCirc@desu.edu
(302) 857-6072
(302) 857-6388
(302) 857-6175
(302) 857-7201
(302) 857-7079 (302) 857-7263
(302) 857-7415 (302) 857-6198
(302) 857-6038
(302) 857-7646
(302) 857-7646
(302) 857-6387
(302) 857-7539
(302) 736-2571
(302) 857-6334
(302) 857-6188 (302) 857-7012
(302) 736-6194
Library Rm. 214A
Library Rm. 214E
Library Rm. 206A
Library Rm. 207
Budd Hall Rm. 03
Library Rm. 213
Library Rm. 221A
Library Rm. 209
Library Rm. 214A W. C. Jason Library Phone Ext Office
(302) 857-6191
Office of Undergraduate Research, Experiential Learning & Honors (URELAH)
Dr. Shonda L. Poe
Ms. Dianne Bogle
Mrs. Terry Pauls-Smith
Executive Director
Assistant Director of Experiential Learning and Data Analysis
Secretary / Program Assistant
SPoe@desu.edu
DBogle@desu.edu
TPSmith@desu.edu (302) 857-6715
857-7514
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