Retirement Program and Reception 2008 T UESDAY, MAY 20 SIX O CLOCK P. M. KIRKLAND W. GREEN STUDENT CENTER O RANGEBURG, S OUTH CAROLINA

Retirement Program and Reception 2008 T UESDAY, MAY 20 SIX O CLOCK P. M. KIRKLAND W. GREEN STUDENT CENTER O RANGEBURG, S OUTH CAROLINA

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Honorees: Today, we congratulate you and celebrate your career as a South Carolina State University employee. It was your commitment to the institution that enabled us to achieve our objectives and purpose of a premier higher education institution. The years that you labored were not in vain. Today, we pause to say thank you. You have come to a time in your life that you are able to make choices. Whether you choose to continue in another career path, or quite simply choose to rest, you have reached a milestone in your life that represents time much deserved. It gives me great honor and pleasure to acknowledge and DR. LEONARD A. MCINTYRE Interim President congratulate you as the newest members of an elite group of individuals, who through their talents, time and commitment, continue to support South Carolina State University. Your allegiance and loyalty to this university is unquestionable and you are to be commended for the time and dedication in which you have served. As you move into the realm of retirement, always remember that your services here were needed, valued, and respected. We thank you for all of the contributions you made to South Carolina State University and we wish for you the very best in your retirement. Sincerely, Leonard A. McIntyre, Ph.D. Interim President

Retirement Program and Reception Dr. Leonard A. McIntyre, Interim President Presiding WELCOME Interim President McIntyre INVOCATION The Reverend Dr. George E. Hicks Pastor, Ebenezer AME Church SELECTION Voices of Power ~Tributes to Retiring Employees~ Dr. Emma Gail Joyner-Fleming Mrs. Mary L. Smalls ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Dr. Rita J. Teal, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND APPLIED PROFESSIONAL SCIENCES Dr. Om P. Agrawal Dr. Haile M. Selassie, Interim Chair, Accounting, Agribusiness & Economics Mrs. Daisy P. Davis Mr. Carlson D. Austin Dr. David Jamison, Interim Chair, Business Administration COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Dr. Madakasira G. Krishna Dr. James E. Keller, Chair, Mathematics and Computer Science Mr. Umesh M. Swami COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Dr. Bernice Moore-Green Dr. Emma Gail Joyner-Fleming Interim Dean Mrs. Sandra B. Salley Mr. Frank M. Mundy, Director of Henderson Davis Theatre Ms. Pauline Behling Dr. David Staten, Chair, Department of Human Services Mrs. Donnis K. Zimmerman Dr. Norma H. Miller Dr. Learie B. Luke, Associate Vice President for Faculty and Programs

FINANCE, FACILITIES AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS University Computing, Information and Technology Services Ms. Mary L. Boyd Dr. James L. Myers, Director Mrs. Dannett McNeal Golden Procurement Services Ms. Patricia S. Holmes Mrs. Mary L. Sims Mrs. Mary L. Sims, Director of Procurement Mr. John E. Smalls, Senior Vice President Title III Ms. Gloria D. Pyles OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Dr. Rita J. Teal RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Office of Sponsored Programs Mrs. Carolyn G. Gaffney Mr. Elbert R. Malone, Assistant Vice President STUDENT AFFAIRS Office of the Registrar Mrs. Shirley B. Caldwell Mrs. Sannie M. Wright Ms. Ann Belton, Registrar Residential Life Mrs. Earleen S. Singleton Mr. Terrence Aldridge, Director of Student Life and Leadership SELECTION Voices of Power CLOSING REMARKS Dr. McIntyre ~~RECEPTION~~

Retirees Dr. Om P. Agrawal Professor Accounting, Agribusiness & Economics August 17, 1979-March 31, 2008 28 Years Mr. Carlson D. Austin Assistant Professor Business Administration September 1, 1969-May 31, 2008 38 Years Ms. Pauline Behling Human Services August 16, 1977-November 19, 2007 30 Years Ms. Mary L. Boyd UCITS August 25, 1975-June 30, 2008 32 Years Mrs. Shirley B. Caldwell Student Service Program Coordinator Records and Registration August 1, 1973-March 31, 2008 34 years Mrs. Daisy P. Davis Accounting, Agribusiness & Economics July 1, 1974 June 30, 2008 34 Years Mrs. Carolyn G. Gaffney Assistant Professor Office of Sponsored Programs August 22, 1975-June 30, 2008 32 Years Mrs. Dannett McNeal Golden Application Analyst UCITS May 21, 1975-June 30, 2008 Mrs. Sandra B. Salley Visual & Performing Arts September 18, 1973-December 15, 2007 Mrs. Mary L. Sims Procurement Manager Procurement Services April 1, 2005-August 31, 2007 2 Years Mrs. Earleen S. Singleton Residential Life September 6, 1974-October 31, 2007 Ms. Mary L. Smalls Dean Library and Information Services June 14, 1978-June 30, 2008 30 Years Ms. Patricia S. Holmes Procurement Manager Procurement Services March 19, 1975-March 31, 2008 Mrs. Mildred J. Johnson Student Service Program Coordinator Residential Life & Housing August 18, 1973-October 31, 2007 34 Years

Dr. Emma Gail Joyner-Fleming Interim Dean College of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences August 23, 1974-March 31, 2008 Dr. Madakasira G. Krishna Professor Mathematics & Computer Science August 18, 1978-March 31, 2008 29 Years Dr. Bernice Moore-Green Associate Professor Teacher Education July 2, 1979-May 15, 2008 28 Years Dr. Norma H. Miller Assistant Professor Political Science & History January 7, 1985-May 15, 2008 22 Years Ms. Gloria D. Pyles Assistant Professor/ Director Title III August 24, 1972-December 31, 2007 35 Years Dr. James C. Robinson Assistant Professor Human Services April 7, 1980-May 31, 2008 28 Years Mr. Marion L. Snell Trades Specialist Facilities Management March 18, 1975-March 31, 2008 Mr. Umesh M. Swami Associate Professor Mathematics & Computer Science September 1, 1968-March 31, 2008 39 Years Mrs. Sannie M. Wright Student Service Program Coordinator Registrar s Office December 4, 1978-August 31, 2007 28 Years Mrs. Donna K. Zimmerman Associate Professor Social Work Program July 1, 1977-May 31, 2008 29 Years HOSTESSES Faculty & Staff of South Carolina State University ~A WISH FOR OUR RETIREES~ May retirement bring you pleasure, contentment, and the time for enjoying all the activities that eluded you during your years of dedicated service. It s your retirement; you ve earned it, so enjoy it! ~From the SCSU Family~

South Carolina State University honors its employees for years of service upon retirement from the institution. This annual tradition is hosted by Interim President McIntyre and is held at the end of the academic year. RETIREMENT COMMITTEE Ms. Doris E. Johnson, Chairperson Ms. Deborah Blackmon Ms. Fran Boyd Mrs. Brenda Howard Mrs. Dannie L. Keepler Mrs. Marilyn R. Scott Mrs. Kay E. Snider Mrs. Zenobia J. Williams