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The Office of Minority Affairs<br />
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A <strong>Preview</strong>: <strong>Selected</strong> <strong>OMA</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> <strong>Moving</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>New</strong> Student Academic Services Building…<br />
On March 8, 2010, some units in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Office of Minority Affairs will<br />
have a new home. They will occupy<br />
<strong>the</strong> third floor of <strong>the</strong> new Student<br />
Academic Services (SAS) Building<br />
being constructed at <strong>the</strong> corner of Lane<br />
and Tuttle Park, just north of Fisher<br />
College. These <strong>OMA</strong> units will move:<br />
Academic Advancement Services,<br />
Admin/Special Programs; Bell<br />
Resource Center, Minority Scholarship<br />
Services, Systems Operations,<br />
Undergraduate Recruitment &<br />
Development, along with <strong>the</strong> research<br />
activities. On August 28, <strong>OMA</strong> service<br />
units, intricately related <strong>to</strong> its funded<br />
student population, conducted <strong>the</strong><br />
first of several workshops with <strong>the</strong><br />
University’s new Student Consolidated<br />
Services Center (SCSC) staff, offering<br />
an introduction <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> myriad of<br />
resources available in all <strong>OMA</strong> units on<br />
campus and in <strong>the</strong> 8 statewide <strong>OMA</strong>/<br />
Young Scholars city offices. The SCSC<br />
will be located on <strong>the</strong> first floor of SAS<br />
when <strong>the</strong> move, also involving o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
University offices, begins on a rolling<br />
basis in February.<br />
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<strong>OMA</strong> Frank W. Hale, Jr. Black Cultural Center<br />
<strong>OMA</strong>’s Hale Center co-hosts Screening Black in America 2<br />
For <strong>the</strong> Hale Center, <strong>the</strong> Multicultural Center, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Black Student<br />
Association, Black Graduate & Professional Student Caucus, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,<br />
Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., May 21 presented<br />
an opportunity <strong>to</strong> allow <strong>the</strong> campus and community a chance <strong>to</strong> screen Black in America2.<br />
The event proved a fitting and important inclusion <strong>to</strong> programming offered at <strong>the</strong> Hale<br />
Center. The initial 200 students who arrived received a limited edition Black In America2<br />
sling backpack. And following <strong>the</strong> program, Omega Psi and Kappa Alphi Psi sponsored refreshments. In citing CNN’s<br />
Black in America2 with Soledad O’Brien, on July 22 The Baltimore Sun wrote that a year prior, 16 million had “helped<br />
ignite one of <strong>the</strong> most intense and widespread discussions of any TV production of <strong>the</strong> year.” Last year’s “model<br />
focused on <strong>the</strong> experiences of black women and families one night and black men <strong>the</strong> next; this year’s follow-up focuses<br />
on what <strong>the</strong> executive producer describes as ‘<strong>to</strong>day’s pioneers’ and ‘<strong>to</strong>morrow’s leaders’ – African American men and<br />
women who are making some remarkable efforts <strong>to</strong> provide solutions <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> problems of American life.”<br />
Ebony Health Series Part II<br />
With <strong>the</strong> Hale Center’s continued focus on aspects of <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal African American experience, in spring quarter,<br />
<strong>the</strong> constructive Ebony Series addressed “soul food”; noting that many of <strong>the</strong>se foods are rich in nutrients. The<br />
Ebony Health Series offered some free health screening, informative dialog, and samples of healthy fresh salads as<br />
alternative ways of eating and living.<br />
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)<br />
T<br />
he National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), comprised of <strong>the</strong> nine his<strong>to</strong>rically African American<br />
fraternities and sororities at The Ohio State University, co-hosting with <strong>the</strong> Frank W. Hale,<br />
Jr. Black Cultural Center and Multicultural Center, sponsored its 17th Annual African American<br />
Farewell Celebration. The event acknowledged and celebrated those students (who graduated<br />
spring or summer 2009, or who had graduated in <strong>the</strong> fall of 2008 or winter 2009), through a<br />
personalized “graduation ceremony.” Dr. William Hicks, Hema<strong>to</strong>logy and Oncology Specialist at<br />
<strong>the</strong> OSU Medical Center, was <strong>the</strong> keynote speaker. This year’s event <strong>to</strong>ok place on June 13th, at<br />
Hitchcock Audi<strong>to</strong>rium. A reception followed <strong>the</strong> ceremony at <strong>the</strong> Hale Center.<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r highlights during spring and summer quarters’ activities at <strong>OMA</strong>’s Hale Center included: on May 2nd, The<br />
14th Annual Slater/Johnson Memorial Scholarship Banquet and on June 1st, Young Professional Meet and Greet<br />
& Poetry in <strong>the</strong> Spring.<br />
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<strong>OMA</strong> Young Scholars Program, OSU Bound<br />
& Regional Campus Collaborations<br />
12th Annual Samuel DuBois Cook Summer Academy<br />
Nearly 80 of Ohio’s brightest high school students arrived at OSU on July 5 for <strong>the</strong> launch of <strong>the</strong> <strong>OMA</strong>/Young Scholars<br />
Program’s annual Samuel DuBois Cook Summer Academy.<br />
These rising senior Young Scholars came <strong>to</strong> Columbus campus prepared for <strong>the</strong> four week residential summer academic<br />
camp. The students hail from Akron, Can<strong>to</strong>n, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Day<strong>to</strong>n, Lorain, Toledo and Youngs<strong>to</strong>wn.<br />
Students were given <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong> get a very real taste of campus life. The Scholars had solid grade-appropriate<br />
experiences, with a full and comprehensive schedule that had <strong>the</strong>m active and engaged throughout <strong>the</strong> four week<br />
academy. Highlights of <strong>the</strong> Summer Academy included a ri<strong>go</strong>rous academic curriculum consisting of writing, reading,<br />
physics, chemistry, psychology, math, OSU transition, and internships in STEM, Business, Arts and Sciences, and<br />
Medical professions. Outside <strong>the</strong> classroom, <strong>the</strong>y enjoyed parent visitation day, skating, YSP talent show, organization<br />
fair, Cedar Point, Academic Knowledge Bowl, and <strong>the</strong> Senior Evening of Enchantment.<br />
Pictured are <strong>the</strong> selected Scholars of <strong>the</strong> Year from each of <strong>the</strong> nine cities. These Scholars were honored at <strong>the</strong><br />
Welcome Ceremony on <strong>the</strong> opening day before <strong>the</strong>ir peers. They were also afforded important interaction with <strong>the</strong><br />
Academy’s namesake, Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook, and his wife, Mrs. Sylvia Cook.<br />
(l – r) <strong>OMA</strong> Asst Vc Prov & YSP Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Dr. Patrick Royster,<br />
Demechia Williams, Shawna Hea<strong>to</strong>n, Sandra Jones, Stacie<br />
Ransom-Roscoe, Mallory Kimble, Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook,<br />
ShaRayna Oree, Ashleigh Neely, Whitney Robinson, floor-<br />
Nathan Jacobs.<br />
(front row) Dr. and Mrs. Cook, along with Dr. Jacqueline Royster<br />
enjoy programming with YSP Cook Summer Academy Scholars<br />
(l – r) Mrs. Sylvia Cook, Dr. Patrick Royster, Dr. Jacqueline<br />
Royster, Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook<br />
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<strong>OMA</strong> YSP, OSU Bound and RCC con’t<br />
Focusing on <strong>the</strong> First Year - The Transfer Experience<br />
On April 22, <strong>the</strong> Office of Minority Affairs’ OSU Bound at Columbus State Community College Program Coordina<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Michelle Cobbs-Martin, along with Robert Decatur, Direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>OMA</strong>’s Minority Regional and Transfer Students<br />
presented during The Ohio State University’s Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience’s Transfer Fair<br />
entitled, “Focusing on <strong>the</strong> First Year-The Transfer Experience.” Cobbs-Martin and Decatur described <strong>the</strong> program<br />
and services <strong>the</strong>y manage and provide, identified <strong>the</strong> challenges that underrepresented transfer and campus-change<br />
students face, and shared a variety of academic resources, including <strong>OMA</strong>’s specialized services such as academic<br />
advising, men<strong>to</strong>ring and tu<strong>to</strong>ring, and non-academic resources that <strong>the</strong>se populations need <strong>to</strong> transfer/transition <strong>to</strong><br />
OSU and stay on track <strong>to</strong> graduate.<br />
Cobbs-Martin, during spring quarter, also presented at two additional educational venues: <strong>the</strong> Women of Courage Single<br />
Parent Ministry’s group at Rhema Christian Center (in Columbus), where she discussed <strong>go</strong>al-setting and OSU Bound @<br />
CSCC program; staff members at Columbus State Community College during <strong>the</strong> university’s 2009 In-service.<br />
<strong>OMA</strong>’s OSU Bound @ Columbus State Community Coordina<strong>to</strong>r, Michelle Cobbs-Martin, and <strong>OMA</strong>’s Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
of Minority Regional and Transfer Student Services, Robert Decatur present during OSU’s Undergraduate<br />
Admissions and First Year Experience’s Transfer Fair<br />
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OSU Bound<br />
An elated graduate from OSU’s English<br />
Department (& alumna of <strong>OMA</strong>’s OSU<br />
Bound at CSCC), Dianna Reeves receives<br />
congratulations from <strong>OMA</strong> Asst Vc Prov & YSP<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Dr. Patrick Royster<br />
Regional Campus Activities<br />
Dianna Reeves joined <strong>the</strong> OSU Bound @ CSCC program in May of 2006, and<br />
she will be its first participant graduate. Dianna started taking college<br />
classes in high school through <strong>the</strong> Postsecondary Enrollment Options Program<br />
(PSEOP). She was recruited <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> OSU Bound @ CSCC Program and with<br />
its moni<strong>to</strong>ring services, she successfully transferred from Columbus State<br />
Community College <strong>to</strong> OSU during August quarter 2007. Dianna credits her<br />
parents and <strong>the</strong> OSU Bound Program for helping her succeed. During a recent<br />
interview, she said everything just went “smoothly for me”. She credits <strong>the</strong><br />
program for helping her “stay focused” and finding <strong>the</strong> resources she needed,<br />
ranging from housing options <strong>to</strong> tu<strong>to</strong>ring services. She is a strong advocate<br />
for <strong>the</strong> program.<br />
<strong>OMA</strong> OSU Bound @ CSCC Work Study Assistant Ralanna<br />
Toland, a senior in OSU’s College of Social Work, assists<br />
with daily program operations<br />
Making a successful transition <strong>to</strong> Columbus campus continues <strong>to</strong><br />
keep program direc<strong>to</strong>r Robert Decatur in full gear, responding <strong>to</strong><br />
inquiry, meeting with multicultural coordina<strong>to</strong>rs/managers from <strong>the</strong><br />
regional campuses and hosting specific activities with students from<br />
regional campuses. Such sessions have offered details of <strong>OMA</strong>’s<br />
Academic Advancement Services and its Bell Resource Center. O<strong>the</strong>r<br />
activities during spring and summer quarters included:<br />
1) Traveling with <strong>the</strong> OSU Undergraduate Admissions FYE staff and<br />
<strong>the</strong> Office of Student Life staff <strong>to</strong> each of <strong>the</strong> regional campuses (including <strong>the</strong><br />
Delaware Center) where <strong>the</strong>y presented <strong>to</strong> students on <strong>the</strong> transition process in<br />
addition <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Columbus campus experience. (spring quarter ’09)<br />
2) Co-presenting (i.e. along with Michelle Cobbs-Martin) at <strong>the</strong> Undergraduate<br />
Admissions & First Year Experience Conference at <strong>the</strong> Fawcett Center on April<br />
22, 2009. The presentation was entitled: “Office of Minority Affairs (<strong>OMA</strong>)<br />
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<strong>OMA</strong> YSP, OSU Bound and RCC con’t<br />
Specialized Programming for Underrepresented Transfer and Campus-Change Students.” This conference was open <strong>to</strong><br />
students, staff and faculty from OSU as well as from neighboring community colleges/universities.<br />
3) Working <strong>the</strong> annual Campus Connections Fairs at each of <strong>the</strong> Regional Campuses. During <strong>the</strong> spring quarter, <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>New</strong>ark Campus Connections Fair was held on May 6. Decatur reports having had an opportunity <strong>to</strong> speak <strong>to</strong> students<br />
and staff about <strong>OMA</strong>’s academic, social and cultural support services/resources.<br />
4) Orchestrating an orientation late in summer for 70 students with OSU representatives <strong>to</strong> learn about <strong>the</strong> many OSU<br />
resources/services available. These ‘Transfer & Campus Change’ students received valuable information from <strong>OMA</strong>’s<br />
Academic Advancement Services, Frank Hale Center, and <strong>the</strong> Bell Resource Center; <strong>the</strong> Writing Center, <strong>the</strong> Math and<br />
Stats Center, <strong>the</strong> Study Abroad Program, College of Arts and Sciences, Campus Police, Transportation & Parking, and<br />
<strong>the</strong> Ohio Union & Student Activities Office.<br />
Robert Decatur speaks with 2 Prospective Campus Change Students at <strong>the</strong> <strong>New</strong>ark Campus Connections<br />
Fair<br />
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<strong>OMA</strong> Administration<br />
Todd A. Bell National Resource Center on <strong>the</strong> African<br />
American Male<br />
Bell Center co-hosts...<br />
With <strong>the</strong> activities of <strong>OMA</strong>’s Bell Center crossing many pertinent subject areas, on<br />
June 26, Bell was pleased <strong>to</strong> co-sponsor <strong>the</strong> conference on Promoting Community<br />
Safety and Preventing Violence, Integrating Lessons from Research and Practice hosted<br />
by OSU’s Youth Violence Prevention Advisory Board in collaboration with selected state<br />
departments and Franklin County Homeland Security at <strong>the</strong> Vern Riffe Conference Center<br />
(in Columbus). Lecturers included advocate/author Theresa Flores, writer/publicist<br />
William Goldsby, associate professor/Indiana University-Dr. William Oliver, professor/<br />
University of Illinois-Dr. Dennis Rosenbaum; and associate professor/Johns Hopkins-<br />
Dr. Daniel Webster. Eight o<strong>the</strong>r OSU entities sponsored, along with Strategies Against<br />
Violence Everywhere.<br />
Bell Center Direc<strong>to</strong>r participates on Capital Hill<br />
Dr. James L. Moore, III, direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Bell Center, was invited <strong>to</strong> participate in an<br />
education-policy forum on Capi<strong>to</strong>l Hill entitled, “Breaking Barriers: A Brain Trust<br />
on Educational Policy Reform for School–Age African American Males”, sponsored by<br />
<strong>the</strong> Congressional Black Caucus, Inc., Howard University’s School of Education, and <strong>the</strong><br />
Open Society Institute’s Campaign for Black Male Achievement. This day-long event<br />
was convened on April 24. During <strong>the</strong> forum, members of Congress and a national<br />
panel of educational experts discussed important educational legislation, including <strong>the</strong><br />
educational provisions of <strong>the</strong> American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The<br />
overall intent of this forum was <strong>to</strong> unite school board members, school administra<strong>to</strong>rs,<br />
parents, students, and key policymakers at <strong>the</strong> national and local levels <strong>to</strong> reform<br />
education within high-need areas.<br />
With significant focus on increasing educational opportunities for African American<br />
male students, Dr. Moore was also invited <strong>to</strong> serve on a national advisory board for AVID (Advancement via Individual<br />
Determination). The advisory board informs <strong>the</strong> work of <strong>the</strong> AVID steering committee and consultants, ensures <strong>the</strong><br />
plans are solid and well-documented by research, and develops an effective multi-year plan. AVID increases educational<br />
opportunities for African American male students at 4,000 <strong>site</strong>s and 800 school districts in <strong>the</strong> U.S., Canada and <strong>the</strong><br />
Department of Defense Dependent Schools. Its partners include <strong>the</strong> College Board and <strong>the</strong> National Association for<br />
Gifted Children.<br />
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<strong>OMA</strong> Administration con’t<br />
The Annual Todd Bell Lecture Series Luncheon<br />
The Office of Minority Affairs presented <strong>the</strong> 4th Annual Todd A.<br />
Bell Lecture Series Luncheon on Monday, March 30th in <strong>the</strong><br />
ballroom at <strong>the</strong> Hyatt Regency Hotel. Proceeds from this luncheon<br />
support <strong>the</strong> activities of <strong>the</strong> Bell Center whose purpose is <strong>to</strong><br />
improve academic performance and graduation rates, as well as<br />
enhance professional development among African American male<br />
undergraduates. The Lecture Series Luncheon also serves as<br />
<strong>the</strong> major fundraiser for Center. Along with an engaging keynote<br />
speaker and comments from notable individuals from <strong>the</strong> local<br />
community and nationally, <strong>the</strong> luncheon also provided spirited,<br />
positive entertainment from a national recording artist. Participants had <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong> learn more about <strong>the</strong> purpose<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Bell Resource Center and its recent accomplishments.<br />
Archie Griffin, President and CEO of The Ohio State<br />
University Alumni Association, served as <strong>the</strong> keynote<br />
speaker. National recording artist Kenny Lattimore<br />
performed musical tributes.<br />
Former State Sena<strong>to</strong>r C. J. Prentiss received <strong>the</strong> first recipient of The Mac A. Stewart<br />
Distinguished Award for Service. This award was named in honor of Dr. Mac A. Stewart,<br />
current Vice Provost for Minority Affairs and Chief Diversity<br />
Officer of <strong>the</strong> University. It recognizes his distinguished career and<br />
tireless efforts in higher education, particularly as <strong>the</strong>y relate <strong>to</strong><br />
African American males. This award is given <strong>to</strong> individuals who<br />
have provided outstanding service and leadership on matters<br />
dealing with African American males throughout <strong>the</strong> lifespan. It<br />
honors extraordinary service in <strong>go</strong>vernment, education, professional<br />
societies, and community affairs that have a major impact on African American males.<br />
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The Ohio Commission on African American Males<br />
The Obama Impact on Black Males<br />
OCAAM Kitchen Table Series<br />
On june 16th, The Ohio Commission on African American Males<br />
(OCAAM), presented The Kitchen Table Series, “The Obama<br />
Impact on Black Males.These community forums are designed<br />
<strong>to</strong> bring <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r key thinkers and decision makers from across<br />
sec<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> discuss emerging issues pertinent <strong>to</strong> Black males around<br />
<strong>the</strong> state of Ohio. “The Obama Impact on Black Males” was <strong>the</strong><br />
first in <strong>the</strong> statewide series. The objective is <strong>to</strong> initiate an open<br />
conversation that will allow <strong>the</strong> community <strong>to</strong> discuss and debate<br />
, suggest solutions, and en<strong>go</strong>urage implementation. The Ohio Commission continues <strong>to</strong> identify and<br />
promote strategies and policies <strong>to</strong> foster improvements in <strong>the</strong> social, economic and political conditions<br />
for African American men and boys. It also addresses educational challenges that affect <strong>the</strong> African<br />
American male population in Ohio.<br />
Prelude Scholarship Recognition<br />
The 27th Anniversary…<br />
On May 17 at Hilliard Darby High School, family and friends ga<strong>the</strong>red <strong>to</strong><br />
honor <strong>the</strong> 2009 Prelude class of student scholars.<br />
Co-hosted by <strong>OMA</strong> & Columbus Chapter, The Links, Inc., Link Tracey<br />
Townsend, 10TV Anchor/Reporter, served as Mistress of Ceremonies.<br />
Links Nikki Warren, Kathy Espy, Lorraine Brock and OSU Vice Provost<br />
Mac Stewart offered greetings, introductions and welcome, respectively. There were recognitions of<br />
OSU Links Scholars and Link – Dr. Margaret Roberts. The inspiring message <strong>to</strong> student honorees was<br />
delivered by Ohio Treasurer Kevin L. Boyce (pictured); and <strong>the</strong>n, <strong>the</strong> grand salute <strong>to</strong> hundreds of Prelude<br />
Scholars in senior, junior, sophomore and freshman classes from over 50 high schools in <strong>the</strong> Columbus<br />
area. Those of junior standing have been invited <strong>to</strong> apply <strong>to</strong> OSU for fall of 2010.<br />
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Diversity Lecture & Cultural Arts Series<br />
President and Provost’s 2008-09 series<br />
In <strong>the</strong> spring, Vice Provost Mac Stewart was pleased <strong>to</strong> welcome two laureates <strong>to</strong> campus <strong>to</strong> close <strong>the</strong> 2008-09 series.<br />
The annual Diversity Lecture & Cultural Arts Series hosted by President E. Gordon Gee and Executive Vice President<br />
Provost Joseph Alut<strong>to</strong> continues <strong>to</strong> offer <strong>the</strong> campus and <strong>the</strong> Columbus community opportunities <strong>to</strong> benefit from some of<br />
<strong>the</strong> most eminent scholars, artists, and professionals who discuss and exemplify diversity with excellence. Co-sponsors<br />
included Nationwide, National Endowment for <strong>the</strong> Arts, Greater Columbus Arts Council, and <strong>the</strong> Wexner Center.<br />
On May 22, best-selling author Amy Tan delivered <strong>the</strong> final diversity lecture of <strong>the</strong> 2008-<br />
09 Series at Mershon Audi<strong>to</strong>rium. Award-winning fiction writer whose novels are all<br />
<strong>New</strong> York Times best-sellers, Tan wrote several books which include The Joy Luck Club,<br />
The Kitchen God’s Wife, and The Hundred Secret Senses. She served as co-producer and<br />
co-screenwriter for <strong>the</strong> film adaptation of The Joy Luck Club. She was also <strong>the</strong> Creative<br />
Consultant for Sagwa, <strong>the</strong> Emmy-nominated PBS television series for children. Her essays<br />
and s<strong>to</strong>ries are found in hundreds of anthologies and textbooks, and <strong>the</strong>y are assigned as<br />
“required reading” in many high schools and universities. Born in <strong>the</strong> U.S. <strong>to</strong> immigrant<br />
parents from China, Amy Tan failed her mo<strong>the</strong>r’s expectations that she become a doc<strong>to</strong>r and<br />
concert pianist, and settled on fiction writing. Amy Tan‘s latest novel is in progress.<br />
On April 21, Lucille Clif<strong>to</strong>n, award-winning poet, fiction writer and author of<br />
children’s books delivered a diversity lecture at <strong>the</strong> Wexner Center for <strong>the</strong> Arts.<br />
Clif<strong>to</strong>n is <strong>the</strong> 2007 recipient of <strong>the</strong> Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, one of <strong>the</strong> most prestigious<br />
awards given <strong>to</strong> American poets and one of <strong>the</strong> largest literary honors for work in <strong>the</strong><br />
English language. Her poetry book, Blessing <strong>the</strong> Boats: <strong>New</strong> and <strong>Selected</strong> Poems<br />
1988-2000, won <strong>the</strong> 2000 National Book Award for Poetry. Two of Clif<strong>to</strong>n’s BOA<br />
poetry collections, “Good Woman: Poems and a Memoir 1969-1980”, and “Next: <strong>New</strong><br />
Poems”, were chosen as finalists for <strong>the</strong> Pulitzer Prize in 1988, <strong>the</strong> only author ever<br />
<strong>to</strong> have done so; while Clif<strong>to</strong>n’s “The Terrible S<strong>to</strong>ries” was a finalist for <strong>the</strong> 1996<br />
National Book Award. Clif<strong>to</strong>n has received fellowships from <strong>the</strong> National Endowment<br />
for <strong>the</strong> Arts; an Emmy Award from <strong>the</strong> American Academy of Television Arts and Sciences; <strong>the</strong> Shelley Memorial Prize;<br />
and <strong>the</strong> Charity Randall Citation. She is a Distinguished Professor of Humanities at St. Mary’s College in Maryland. She<br />
was appointed a Fellow of The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and elected as Chancellor of The Academy of<br />
American Poets in 1999.<br />
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<strong>OMA</strong> Academic Advancement Services<br />
A Trap Sampling Device for Schis<strong>to</strong>soma Cercaria<br />
Students in AAS’ ACCESS Collaborative Program excel each year in many arenas. Current ACCESS participant,<br />
Scherika Brown, Evolution and Ecology/Public Health major, spent an exciting summer with an OSU team (pictured<br />
below), working on an environmental research project. It involved a Trap Sampling Device for Schis<strong>to</strong>soma Cercaria.<br />
Included in Scherika’s report was <strong>the</strong> startling statistic that “Schis<strong>to</strong>soma (a parasitic disease) affects over 300 million<br />
people worldwide, 60 million at risk in China, and it ranks second in global morbidity <strong>to</strong> malaria. Due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> increase in<br />
incidences of schis<strong>to</strong>somiasis and o<strong>the</strong>r related diseases,” it was determined that “a field device was needed <strong>to</strong> detect<br />
<strong>the</strong> para<strong>site</strong>s in a more effective and efficient way.”<br />
Scherika worked on testing a flotation device for <strong>the</strong> capture of fork-tailed cercariae. “The Team believed this device<br />
would greatly assist environmental health workers <strong>to</strong> obtain effective and efficient samples in a timely manner, without<br />
<strong>the</strong> use of animals, and help reduce <strong>the</strong> number of Schis<strong>to</strong>soma occurrences within <strong>the</strong> population.”<br />
Scherika Brown – second from left<br />
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<strong>OMA</strong> Academic Advancement Services con’t<br />
5th Annual Student Parent Support Symposium<br />
Collaborative Program<br />
On June 25-26, colleges and universities nationally were invited <strong>to</strong> The Office of<br />
Minority Affairs’ ACCESS Collaborative Program’s 5th annual Student Parent Support<br />
Symposium. “Higher Education & Community Professionals Advocating for Students<br />
with Children” was <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>me for this year’s conference. University professionals and<br />
community leaders came <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r <strong>to</strong> promote <strong>the</strong> advancement of support services in<br />
higher education for single parents, low income parents and <strong>the</strong>ir children.<br />
Hosted at <strong>the</strong> Holiday Inn in Worthing<strong>to</strong>n (oh), <strong>the</strong> Symposium opened<br />
with general session speaker, Amy-Ellen Duke Benfield, Senior Policy<br />
Analyst for <strong>the</strong> Center for Law & Social Policy (CLASP). The Symposium<br />
Luncheon featured keynote speaker, Dr. Barbara Gault, Vice President of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Institute for Women’s Policy Research. Throughout <strong>the</strong> two-day event,<br />
participants attended 15 CEU-eligible concurrent workshops that focused on<br />
issues pertinent <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> success and progression of student parents in higher<br />
Dr. Barbara Gault-IWPR<br />
education. They covered important <strong>to</strong>pics such as healthy relationships, post<br />
baccalaureate preparation, time and stress management. The Columbus<br />
Metropolitan Library facilitated a session on reading with your child. The<br />
parents and <strong>the</strong>ir children were treated <strong>to</strong> a puppet show and a Mo<strong>the</strong>r’s Day<br />
dinner. The 5th annual Symposium concluded with an inspirational speech<br />
from Selma, Alabama Councilwoman Angela Benjamin. The Columbus<br />
chapter of <strong>the</strong> National Organization, Mocha Moms, gave many helpful hints<br />
on managing a home, budget and kids. The Mocha members presented each<br />
lady with a cookbook filled with easy preparation recipes.<br />
Councilwoman Angela Benjamin<br />
Amy-Ellen Duke Benfield-CLASP<br />
...four “ACCESSers” graduate...<br />
During <strong>the</strong> spring/summer quarters of 2009, ACCESS had 4 students <strong>to</strong> complete undergraduate degrees.<br />
They were honored with a graduation celebration featuring <strong>the</strong>ir proud participant peers and motivational<br />
speaker, Ida Alexander, who encouraged <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> follow <strong>the</strong>ir dreams.<br />
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Freeport<br />
Florida<br />
Study Abroad Program<br />
Including home stay with a Bahamian family<br />
The Bahamas<br />
The Introduction <strong>to</strong> Study Abroad in <strong>the</strong> Bahamas Program was designed for <strong>the</strong> Office of Minority Affairs (<strong>OMA</strong>)<br />
students. A portion of <strong>the</strong> program was held in Freeport, on Grand Bahama Island, <strong>the</strong> fourth largest of <strong>the</strong> Islands<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Bahamas. Fifty-five miles off <strong>the</strong> coast of Florida, Freeport has cities and villages that reflect <strong>the</strong> cultures<br />
and people that live in <strong>the</strong> Bahamas. The Freeport/Lucaya area is sometimes referred <strong>to</strong> as “The Hong Kong of <strong>the</strong><br />
Americas.”<br />
<strong>Selected</strong> students enrolled in a course in <strong>the</strong> winter quarter <strong>to</strong> prepare <strong>the</strong>m for and enhance <strong>the</strong>ir time abroad. It<br />
focused on Bahamian culture, traditions, economics, politics and his<strong>to</strong>ry. These areas of study were integrated in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
course in a variety of ways including lectures, student research, team activities.<br />
The students <strong>to</strong>ok a short flight/visit <strong>to</strong> Nassau, <strong>the</strong> capital city, where <strong>the</strong>y experienced a home stay with Bahamian<br />
families.<br />
Three Arts & Sciences credit hours were offered for <strong>the</strong> program: 1 credit hour for <strong>the</strong> pre-departure class (taught during<br />
winter quarter), and an additional 2 credit hours for <strong>the</strong> program in <strong>the</strong> Bahamas.<br />
Nassau<br />
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MSS Conducts<br />
Sessions for Cook<br />
MSS provided a series of workshops for <strong>the</strong><br />
Young Scholars attending <strong>OMA</strong>’s Samuel<br />
DuBois Cook Summer Academy. With <strong>the</strong><br />
assistance from <strong>OMA</strong>/YSP Can<strong>to</strong>n Program<br />
Coordina<strong>to</strong>r, Harold Carter, information regarding<br />
details about <strong>the</strong> financial aid application<br />
process, <strong>the</strong> importance of being on-time and<br />
<strong>the</strong> introduction of a Young Scholars financial<br />
aid award were presented <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> students over<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir four-week stay on campus.<br />
Funds For Your Future<br />
Spring Quarter Workshops<br />
In spring quarter, MSS staff was on-<strong>the</strong>-road<br />
visiting all of <strong>the</strong> Young Scholars cities <strong>to</strong><br />
assist prospective students (and <strong>the</strong>ir families)<br />
with understanding <strong>the</strong>ir (funding) award<br />
letters from Ohio State. These workshops<br />
entitled, “Funds for your Future”, give students<br />
and families <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong> understand<br />
exactly what <strong>the</strong> award letter means in terms<br />
of possible out of pocket expenses. In addition,<br />
workshops served as a bridge <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> next<br />
significant Ohio State event for <strong>the</strong> students –<br />
Summer Orientation.<br />
Orientation<br />
Collaboration<br />
At <strong>the</strong> time of <strong>the</strong> University’s Summer Orientation<br />
Program MSS gave leadership, in collaboration<br />
with Academic Advancement Services, <strong>to</strong> <strong>OMA</strong>’s<br />
participation. Several staff members served as<br />
presenters for 27 sessions designed <strong>to</strong> acquaint<br />
students and <strong>the</strong>ir families with <strong>the</strong> expectations for<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir funding and <strong>the</strong> support provided by <strong>OMA</strong> <strong>to</strong><br />
retain <strong>the</strong>ir funding. In addition, 27 sessions just for<br />
parents were offered in collaboration with Student Life.<br />
<strong>OMA</strong> staff co-presented with staff from Counseling and<br />
Consultation, <strong>the</strong> Multicultural Center and University<br />
Housing <strong>to</strong> parents addressing <strong>the</strong>ir needs as <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
students transition from high school <strong>to</strong> college.<br />
College Board’s Annual<br />
“A Dream Deferred…”<br />
<strong>OMA</strong> Bell Center Program Direc<strong>to</strong>r Todd Suddeth<br />
and Minority Scholarship Services Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Shannon Gonzales-Miller presented at <strong>the</strong> College<br />
Board’s annual A Dream Deferred, The Future of<br />
African American Education Conference, which focuses<br />
on African American Students k – 16. The presentation<br />
entitled, “African American Male Retention Success<br />
at Ohio State University”, was recognized as <strong>the</strong><br />
outstanding program for <strong>the</strong> conference.<br />
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Development<br />
2009 Spring & Summer Quarter R & D Activities and <strong>the</strong><br />
2009 Morrill Scholars<br />
…in <strong>the</strong> summer…<br />
Early August<br />
Overnight<br />
Campus Visit<br />
Finalizing<br />
The 2009<br />
MSP<br />
Awardees<br />
To get a head start in recruiting <strong>the</strong> best academically talented minority students for<br />
<strong>the</strong> class of 2010, many of <strong>the</strong> newly identified in-state minority high school juniors<br />
where invited <strong>to</strong> participate in an early August overnight campus visit. Students and<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir parents were hosted for almost two days with <strong>OMA</strong> directed workshops and OSU<br />
academic departmental visits.<br />
The 2009 Morrill Scholarship Program (MSP) class was officially finalized this summer,<br />
when it was established that 417 of <strong>the</strong> offers <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> MSP scholarship awardees<br />
had accepted <strong>the</strong>ir awards, evidenced by registering for classes during <strong>the</strong> summer<br />
orientation process.<br />
…in <strong>the</strong> spring…<br />
“Go Buckeye Day”<br />
with Coach Tressel<br />
on April 4<br />
Following up with <strong>the</strong> admitted <strong>OMA</strong> supported students kept <strong>OMA</strong> R & D personnel<br />
actively engaged during spring. They also identified high school juniors who were<br />
about <strong>to</strong> begin <strong>the</strong>ir senior year.<br />
Admitted Student In order <strong>to</strong> yield <strong>the</strong> <strong>OMA</strong> supported students, many of <strong>the</strong> students from throughout<br />
Follow-up & Juniors <strong>the</strong> country were invited <strong>to</strong> campus and hosted as <strong>OMA</strong> overnight guests. These<br />
Identified<br />
students participated in <strong>the</strong> annual spring quarter “GO Buckeye Day” festivity that<br />
typically has an attendance of over 2,000 of <strong>the</strong> newly admitted students visiting <strong>the</strong><br />
campus. The 2009 program was celebrated on April 4th. The <strong>OMA</strong> invited students were treated <strong>to</strong> a number<br />
of different events, academic departmental visits and heard from special speakers such as Football Coach Jim<br />
Tressel.<br />
Spring Phone- In keeping with <strong>the</strong> <strong>OMA</strong> tradition of identifying early in <strong>the</strong> Spring <strong>the</strong> students<br />
Calling Activity who will constitute <strong>the</strong> next freshmen class, <strong>the</strong> <strong>OMA</strong> R & D staff was again directly<br />
involved in conducting numerous phone calls <strong>to</strong> high school counselors throughout<br />
<strong>the</strong> state of Ohio and <strong>to</strong> many out-of-state terri<strong>to</strong>ries where <strong>OMA</strong> has established a legacy of recruitment.<br />
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A special tribute <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> memory of:<br />
Pura (Gina) del Valle Nolan June 9, 1938 - September 12, 2009<br />
“ Ms. Gina” was one so dedicated; always exhibiting that certain degree of excellence<br />
and professionalism in all that her hands <strong>to</strong>uched in <strong>the</strong> workplace. She served <strong>the</strong><br />
Office of Minority Affairs (<strong>OMA</strong>) for ten years where she kept <strong>the</strong> various fund-accounts<br />
in pristine condition on a continuum and coordinated <strong>the</strong> annual Prelude Scholastic<br />
Recognition Celebration between <strong>OMA</strong>, The Columbus Links, Incorporated, and about 50<br />
local high schools. And in retirement, she came back <strong>to</strong> assist during a critical interim<br />
period between hires. Her smile, her cheerfulness, and her signature work ethic were<br />
contagious. We will long remember <strong>the</strong>se attributes, along with her wisdom, team spirit,<br />
interpretive language skill, and <strong>the</strong> time she devoted <strong>to</strong> assisting a multitude of students<br />
during her tenure.<br />
14th Annual Ronald E. McNair Scholars Summer Visit<br />
The June 30 McNair Visit saw a dramatic increase of<br />
participation by over 20% from <strong>the</strong> previous year and<br />
this, <strong>the</strong> 14th Annual Visit realized ano<strong>the</strong>r 20% increase<br />
in attendance above <strong>the</strong> 13th Annual McNair Visit. There<br />
were over 145 McNair scholars from 13 institutions, ranging<br />
from rising sophomores <strong>to</strong> graduating seniors. The McNair<br />
Scholars visit is a collaboration with <strong>the</strong> Office of Minority<br />
Affairs (<strong>OMA</strong>), The Graduate School and <strong>the</strong> Student Visi<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Center. The Vice Provosts from both <strong>OMA</strong> & The Graduate<br />
School, Dr. Mac Stewart and Dr. Patrick Osmer, brought<br />
messages of welcome and encouragement <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> visiting<br />
scholars. They implored <strong>the</strong> scholars <strong>to</strong> be certain <strong>to</strong> gain<br />
invaluable experiences while examining over 40 distinct<br />
OSU academic programs and meeting with OSU faculty, staff and currently enrolled graduate and professional students.<br />
Cyndi Freeman, Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Graduate Student Recruitment & Diversity Initiatives and <strong>the</strong> Ohio Science & Engineering<br />
Alliance for <strong>the</strong> Graduate School, led and moderated a lively panel discussion. Three current OSU doc<strong>to</strong>ral candidates<br />
talked about life while matriculating in a graduate or professional program at The Ohio State University, as well as<br />
advice while doing research and writing. The visit also provided opportunities for <strong>the</strong> scholars <strong>to</strong> interact with OSU<br />
Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) students, network and bond with fellow McNair Scholars from o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
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aforementioned 13 campuses. There was a guided bus <strong>to</strong>ur of <strong>the</strong> main campus and its facilities which concluded<br />
at <strong>OMA</strong>’s beautifully renovated 10,000 square-foot, Frank W. Hale Black Cultural Center. While at <strong>the</strong> Hale Center,<br />
<strong>the</strong> scholars were afforded more information about funding <strong>the</strong>ir graduate or professional education at <strong>the</strong> University<br />
delivered by Dr. Elliot Slotnick, Associate Dean of The Graduate School. Dilnavas Cama, Program Coordina<strong>to</strong>r in <strong>the</strong><br />
Office of Student Life, offered advice and insight about opportunities for safe and affordable housing on and off campus<br />
<strong>to</strong> enhance <strong>the</strong>ir academic experience. To round <strong>the</strong> afternoon and conclude <strong>the</strong> visit, <strong>the</strong> scholars participated in 1 of<br />
3 workshops designed <strong>to</strong> inform and enrich <strong>the</strong>ir pursuit for graduate education.<br />
OSU College of Medicine 4-Year Merit Scholar Receives<br />
Dual Degrees in Spring Commencement<br />
Cedric Von Pritchett is headed <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> University of Michigan where he<br />
has won a residency in O<strong>to</strong>laryn<strong>go</strong>logy (ENT), having completed<br />
both <strong>the</strong> MD and MPH at The Ohio State University (OSU) in <strong>the</strong> spring<br />
commencement (OSU’s largest graduating class -- 8,162 -- in his<strong>to</strong>ry).<br />
Cedric’s “precisioned” career already bespeaks a journey of excellence,<br />
significant honors, research, presentations and giving back <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> community.<br />
Having been awarded numerous scholarships prior <strong>to</strong> and in medical school;<br />
and serving in 2008-09 as President of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society<br />
(Ohio Gamma Chapter) and Chair of OSU’s Gold Humanism Honor Society<br />
Future Planning Committee, it is also well noted that he won <strong>the</strong> OSU Board<br />
of Trustees Student Recognition Award in 2005. (In its 39th year) OSU’s<br />
Office of Minority Affairs hosts an Annual Graduate & Professional Schools<br />
Visitation Days each November when The Graduate School and up <strong>to</strong> 60 OSU<br />
academic units collaborate, including <strong>the</strong> College of Medicine. In Cedric’s early academic career, his transition<br />
coursework was finished at a GPSVD-invited institution, Wright State University which has participated (in <strong>the</strong><br />
Visitation Days) since 1992. Relationships have been spawned with more than 100 academic institutions across<br />
<strong>the</strong> country since <strong>the</strong> inception of GPSVD in 1971, including Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, from<br />
which come many fine student scholars like Shawn and Hea<strong>the</strong>r Hervey-Jumper, a husband/wife team, who<br />
earned <strong>the</strong>ir MD degrees at OSU, also <strong>go</strong>ing on <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> University of Michigan for residencies in Neurosurgery<br />
and Anes<strong>the</strong>siology, respectively. OSU College of Medicine has been a part of GPSVD since <strong>the</strong> mid 1970s.<br />
Hundreds of graduates in disciplines across <strong>the</strong> University over <strong>the</strong> span of hosting GPSVD are continuing <strong>to</strong><br />
make remarkable contributions <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir chosen communities.<br />
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National Conference on Diversity, Race & Learning<br />
15th Annual National Conference<br />
I<br />
n a collaborative effort between The Hunting<strong>to</strong>n National Bank, OSU’s<br />
Office of Continuing Education and Office of Minority Affairs, <strong>the</strong> NCDR&L<br />
focused its efforts on <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>me, “Beyond <strong>the</strong> Diversity Rhe<strong>to</strong>ric: Academic,<br />
Corporate & Community Responsibility”. It provides not only an opportunity<br />
for key figures in higher education, <strong>the</strong> private sec<strong>to</strong>r and <strong>the</strong> community <strong>to</strong><br />
come <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r and dialogue about issues of diversity, inclusion and equity<br />
but also <strong>to</strong> serve as a collective call <strong>to</strong> action. On Tuesday, May 5th, all of<br />
<strong>the</strong> 18 concurrent sessions held throughout <strong>the</strong> day were geared <strong>to</strong>ward <strong>the</strong><br />
overarching conference <strong>the</strong>me, but spoke <strong>to</strong> its important and necessary contribution <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> University’s Diversity Action<br />
Plan and <strong>the</strong> Academic Plan. They stressed <strong>the</strong> influence and impact on <strong>the</strong> academic and<br />
diverse communities. When Vice Provost Mac Stewart called <strong>the</strong> conference <strong>to</strong> order, in<br />
attendance were about 300 leaders representing nearly 106 corporate, private, non-profit<br />
and community agencies, <strong>the</strong> Big Ten and o<strong>the</strong>r colleges/universities, and numerous state<br />
agencies, etc. from across <strong>the</strong> nation. The conference convened at <strong>the</strong> Fawcett Conference<br />
Center for what has been called OSU’s most comprehensive single day conference of<br />
this kind. The sessions were packed and all received overwhelmingly flattering feedback<br />
with evaluations for content, presentation and caliber of presenters. The conference was<br />
fortunate <strong>to</strong> have greetings and charge brought on behalf of <strong>the</strong> University by President,<br />
Dr. E. Gordon Gee. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, President of State University of <strong>New</strong> York at<br />
Old Westbury, pressed <strong>the</strong> importance of allowing and accepting diverse people and perspectives in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> dialogue,<br />
planning and implementation at all levels if we are <strong>to</strong> address social, economic, political and spiritual issues that face<br />
communities in <strong>the</strong> 21st century. Following Dr. Butts’ roaring and somewhat controversial speech, <strong>the</strong> Q&A-“Grand<br />
Conversation”, ended <strong>the</strong> day’s activities, moderated by Jerry Revish, prominent news anchor of WBNS TV-10 <strong>New</strong>s<br />
in Columbus (oh). In addition <strong>to</strong> Dr. Butts, o<strong>the</strong>r panelists included Dr. Cheryl Achterberg, Dean of OSU’s College of<br />
Education & Human Ecology and Larry Seward, Executive Vice President of <strong>the</strong> Hunting<strong>to</strong>n National Bank.<br />
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<strong>OMA</strong> Administrative <strong>Offices</strong><br />
http://oma.osu.edu<br />
*All addresses: Columbus, OH 43210<br />
Administration<br />
Vice Provost for Minority Affairs & Special<br />
Assistant <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> President for Diversity<br />
102 Bricker Hall, 190 N. Oval Mall<br />
Phone: (614) 292-4355<br />
Fax: (614) 292-0224<br />
Assistant Vice Provost<br />
025 Mount Hall<br />
1050 Carmack Road<br />
Phone: (614) 292-4884<br />
Fax: (614) 292-4603<br />
Assistant Vice Provost<br />
102 Bricker Hall<br />
190 N. Oval Mall<br />
Phone: (614) 292-4355<br />
Fax: (614) 292-0224<br />
Assistant Vice Provost<br />
1000 Lincoln Tower<br />
1800 Cannon Drive<br />
Phone: (614) 292-8889<br />
Fax: (614) 292-2713<br />
Academic Advancement Services<br />
1030 Lincoln Tower<br />
1800 Cannon Drive<br />
Phone: (614) 292-8732<br />
Fax: (614) 292-4798<br />
Administration/Special Programs<br />
1010 Lincoln Tower<br />
1800 Cannon Drive<br />
Phone: (614) 292-0964<br />
Fax: (614) 292-7889<br />
Frank W. Hale Jr. Black Cultural Center<br />
153 W. 12th Avenue<br />
Phone: (614) 292-0074<br />
Fax: (614) 292-2737<br />
Minority Scholarship Services<br />
1000 Lincoln Tower<br />
1800 Cannon Drive<br />
Phone: (614) 292-8889<br />
Fax: (614) 292-2713<br />
Research, Evaluation and Assessment<br />
c/o 102 Bricker Hall<br />
190 N. Oval Mall<br />
Phone: (614) 292-4355<br />
Fax: (614) 292-0224<br />
Todd Anthony Bell National Resource Center<br />
200 Pomerene Hall<br />
1760 Neil Avenue<br />
Phone: (614) 247-4765<br />
Fax: (614) 247-0051<br />
Undergraduate Recruitment and<br />
Development<br />
1000 Lincoln Tower<br />
1800 Cannon Drive<br />
Phone: (614) 292-0965<br />
Fax: (614) 292-2713<br />
Young Scholars Program<br />
025 Mount Hall<br />
1050 Carmack Road<br />
Phone: (614) 292-4884<br />
Fax: (614) 292-4603<br />
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The Office of Minority Affairs<br />
1010 Lincoln Tower<br />
1800 Cannon Drive<br />
Columbus, Ohio<br />
43210-1230<br />
Tel: (614) 292-0964<br />
Fax: (614) 292-7889<br />
http://oma.osu.edu<br />
Edi<strong>to</strong>r: Marcela Figueira<br />
Co-Edi<strong>to</strong>r: Jackie Lipscomb<br />
Advising Area: Administration/Special<br />
Programs