Sharing Visions and Transformative Ideas: Claflin University and CUIAA Gathered for Seventh Annual Joint Planning Retreat and Meeting
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Claflin University administrators and members of the Claflin University International Alumni Association (CUIAA) met on Saturday, July 8 to share visions and transformative ideas during the Seventh Annual Joint Planning Retreat and Meeting. The meeting included presentations and discussions on university and alumni accomplishments, priorities for the upcoming year, strategic goals and the alumni association's repositioning work plan.
During his presentation, President Henry N. Tisdale emphasized the University's priorities for the 2017-2018 academic year, which included achieving strategic enrollment and fundraising goals. He also stressed the importance of establishing academic, community and corporate partnerships that would benefit the university. Dr. Tisdale provided a brief overview of the university's Long Range Strategic Plan - "Claflin LEADS: A Shared Vision for the 21st Century".
"The University will continue to work with the alumni association in sustaining Claflin's role as a leading institution of higher learning. We share a common sense of direction and purpose that will lead us to accomplishing goals effectively and efficiently," said Tisdale.
Dr. Iris Bomar, associate vice president for institutional advancement led the open discussion on the status of the CUIAA Repositioning Work Plan. The work plan includes recommendations to assist the alumni association with achieving university- sponsored umbrella 501(c)(3) status and legal recognition of the CUIAA in the university by-laws.
"We are excited and ready to work with the university in repositioning the alumni association. We want to continue leading and standing strong together," stated Natasha Carter '06, CUIAA president.
The CUIAA was established with the mission of maintaining the spirit of the university by engaging in closer fellowship among graduates, former students, administration, friends and supporters of Claflin University.
"I am optimistic about the implementation of the goals and recommendations discussed during this meeting," concluded Tisdale.
With a collaborative planning process underway, committees and taskforce members composed of alumni, university staff and administrators will reconvene to develop action plans and timelines that reflect the recommendations outlined during the joint planning meeting. Mrs. Henri Etta Baskin, a former member of the Claflin University Board of Visitors, served as the facilitator of the meeting.
Other agenda items were the University's 150th Celebration in 2019 and the schedule of upcoming alumni and university events. Included are Homecoming and Reunion Weekend (November 12 through 19), Presidential Scholarship Gala (November 17), Homecoming Parade/Basketball Games (November 18), and Founders' Day Convocation (November 19).
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Make Your Plans for Homecoming 2017
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Claflin University is looking forward to welcoming you "home" for Homecoming 2017 on November 16-19.
Many events are planned for your enjoyment and participation.
We will also celebrate reunion for the classes of
1937, 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007 and 2012
. Celebrate your class with a memory that last forever.
If you are a class officer/agent, please contact
Zelda M. Lee, '77, d
irector of the Annual Fund/Alumni Relations, at (
803) 535-5348,
[email protected], or
Derrick L. Quarles, '14, m
anager of the Annual Fund/Alumni Relations, at (
803) 535-5311,
[email protected].
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Dr. Roosevelt Ratliff Jr., assistant vice president for academic affairs and a professor of education; and
Angela Jamison, administrative assistant for leadership development; were recently recognized by The National Society of Leadership and Success, the nation's largest leadership honor society. "An engaged and dedicated chapter advisor is integral to the success of our program,"
said Charles Knippen, president of The National Society of Leadership and Success. "Through their commitment and embodiment of the Society's mission of building leaders who make a better world, Ms. Jamison and Dr. Ratliff have effectively motivated our members on your campus to attain their individual goals, demonstrate leadership and continually strive for success."
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 Orangeburg Mayor
Michael C. Butler, '83
, officially launched his re-election campaign on Tuesday, July 11. Butler became the first African American elected mayor of Orangeburg in 2013 when he defeated former mayor Paul Miller. In addition to serving as mayor, Butler is the founder and pastor of Victory Tabernacle Deliverance Temple in Orangeburg. He is also the district career facilitator at the Technology Center.
 William H. Wilson has been named The Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees 'Trustee of the Year' for his outstanding service and devotion to making the hospital better every day. Wilson was appointed to the RMC Board of Trustees in 2013 and has served on the RMC Trustee Development Committee as chair and vice chair, the Edisto Regional Health Services board and the board Finance Committee. Wilson is also active in the Orangeburg community serving on various boards and within his church. Wilson received his master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from S.C. State University and his bachelor's degree in health and physical education from Claflin University.
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