NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF SHAW UNIVERSITY CONFAB2017 J U N E 9-1 0 H I S T O R I C E S T E Y H A L L S H A W U N I V E R S I T Y R A L E I G H MISSION POSSIBLE II: F A S T F O R W A R D C O N F E R E N C E P A C K E T
WELCOME Welcome to CONFAB 2017! We are excited to have fellow alumni together again to promote the continued growth and development of our beloved alma mater, Shaw University. CONFAB is the National Alumni Association s (NAA) annual conference designed to connect the University, Alumni and the NAA. At last year s conference we focused on a tangible and measurable action plan to reach those goals. Your assignment was to connect, collaborate, and inspire! With this year s theme, Mission Possible II: Fast Forward, we want to move our plan to action. Together, alumni can move fast forward to realizing our plan to connect with alumni and university constituents, give both time and funding, and contribute to goals aimed at recruiting and retaining students at the University. This is our time to work to connect with fellow alumni, recruit students to the University, and support retention efforts. These action items will help strengthen our University and help achieve the NAA s core goals. The mission is possible, the plan is in place, and now is the time to press FAST FORWARD on the work! CONFAB COMMITTEE Dr. Cherie Meador 00, Chair Helen Best 76 Kelli Blackmond 15 Denise Daley 04 Isaiah Daniels 15 Ayoka Gay 02 Brittney Hicks 11 LaWanda Sanders 96 Necoya L. Tyson 04 Travis Winters 92 Christopher Young 99 2
SPEAKERS Dr. Derek Greenfield is a visionary speaker, consultant, and thought leader dedicated to inclusive excellence and positive change. With his dynamic and interactive approach, creative ideas, track record of success, and sense of humor, Dr. Greenfield has become a highly requested presenter across the globe. His powerful keynotes and workshops on issues such as diversity and inclusion, motivation, team building, student development, innovative pedagogy, and hip-hop culture have been featured at a wide range of conferences, companies, and colleges including, but not limited to, McDonald s Corporation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the NBA s Milwaukee Bucks. Prior to his full-time speaking career, Dr. Greenfield spent over 20 years as a dedicated and talented college professor and administrator. He most recently served in the chief diversity officer role at Alcorn State University in Lorman, MS and has received honors as faculty of the year in previous positions at Saint Augustine s University and our very own Shaw University where he taught Sociology and Social Sciences from 2007-2010. He earned bachelor s and master s degrees in Sociology from Northwestern University as well as two doctoral degrees a PhD from the University of Washington and an EdD from Cape Peninsula University of Technology in South Africa. Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy is the 17 th president of Shaw University. Before her election she served as special assistant to the president for process optimization, department chair and associate professor of Chemistry in Shaw s Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department. Dubroy previously worked for chemical company BASF, is co-founder of Tea and Honey Blends hair care company and Element Beauty Bar, a hair salon and mentors women in science via her non-profit, The Brilliant & Beautiful Foundation. She is a proud alumna of Shaw where she earned a B.S. in Chemistry and also holds a PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry from NC State and an MBA in Marketing from Rutgers University. Clarenda Stanley-Anderson currently serves as the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Shaw University. She previously served as the Director of Development and Communications at the Lucy Daniels Center, the largest non-profit provider of children s mental and emotional health services in the Triangle. Clarenda has more than 14 years experience as a fundraiser and marketing professional resulting in more than $30 million raised. She holds a BSBA in Marketing from University of Alabama, a Master in Education from Troy University and is also a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Dr. Paulette Dillard serves as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Shaw University. She previously served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Department Chair of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Dr. Dillard has taught biology at colleges and universities throughout the southeastern United States and has over twenty-five years work experience in the field of clinical laboratory medicine. Dr. Dillard holds B.A., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the Biological Sciences all earned proudly from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Additionally she received a MBA from Belmont University s Jack Massey School of Business located in Nashville, Tennessee. Anthony Brooks serves as the Chief Enrollment Management Officer at Shaw University. He began his admissions career at St. Augustine s University in 1996 as Assistant Director of Admissions. Anthony has also worked with North Carolina Central University, Livingstone College, and Claflin University where he recruited and enrolled some of the largest and most academically talented freshman classes in history of the institutions. After working with the Albrecht Group as an Executive Recruiter, Anthony joined Shaw University in 2015. Anthony received his BA from NC Central and his MBA from Claflin. Valentino Bryant currently serves as the Director of Alumni Relations at Shaw University. Previously, he served as Shaw s Default Prevention Administrator where his leadership resulted in the establishment of a cross-campus default prevention team and overall reduction of Shaw s Cohort Default Rate. Valentino is a proud alumnus of Shaw University where he graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Master of Divinity from Shaw University Divinity School. He is a member of Raleigh/Wake Chapter of the NAA where he serves as Chaplain. 3
AGENDA Friday, June 9, 2017 CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSIONS President s Conference Room, Estey Hall, 3 rd Floor, Exec/Chapter Officers Only 9am-3pm CONFAB Registration 9am NAA Executive Committee Breakfast (Sponsored) 9:30-10:30am 10:30-11:30am NAA Executive Committee Meeting Chapter President s Meeting 11:30am-12:45pm 1pm 1:15pm 1:30-3:30pm 3:30pm NAA Leaders Lunch/Team Building (Sponsored) CONFAB Opening Session Dr. Cherie Meador 00 Chair, CONFAB Committee REWIND: State of the NAA Ayoka Gay 02 President PRESS PLAY: On Common Ground Dr. Derek Greenfield, Presenter Visionary Speaker, Educator, and Author www.derekgreenfield.com Achieving common ground when biases are removed and teamwork is the focus Getting past biases of each other and about Shaw U Working together with a multi-generational focus Fostering TRUE teamwork and collaboration 3:45-5:45pm FAST FORWARD: Think Big Picture Chapter best practices and strategies for connecting with members, fundraising and recruiting and retaining students. Attendees will help shape national initiatives. 7pm PAUSE: THE ALUMNI MIXER + SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER CONFAB EDITION Jimmy V s Osteria + Bar, Sheraton Hotel Downtown Raleigh Subscription Event $20 All proceeds to benefit NAA Scholarship Fund 4
Saturday, June 10, 2017 G E N E R A L S E S S I O N S O P E N T O A L L A L U M N I 8am-11am 8:30am 9-9:30am CONFAB Registration Continental Breakfast (Sponsored) Mission CONNECT: Regional Breakout Sessions 9:30-10am Mission GIVE: Real Bears Give Back Daryl Garrett 05 Chair, Fundraising Committee Training on the NAA s national fundraising initiative, tips on how to maximize your investment Mission GIVE: Institutional Advancement 10am 10:30am 10:45-11:45am Clarenda Stanley Anderson, VP for Institutional Advancement, Shaw University Valentino Bryant 99, Director of Alumni Relations, Shaw University Updates on recent wins, alumni giving trends, and plans for alumni engagement Mission RECRUIT & RETAIN Anthony Brooks, Chief Enrollment Management Officer, Shaw University Dr. Paulette Dillard, VP of Academic Affairs, Shaw University Updates on enrollment trends/plans, retention initiatives 11:45pm State of the University Luncheon (Sponsored) Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy, President, Shaw University 12:45pm 1pm 2:45pm 3pm 3:15pm 3:30p 7pm Mission RECRUIT: Recruitment Training Interactive session on how to recruit the best and brightest for Shaw University Mission RETAIN: Real Bears Give Back Mentoring/Volunteering Travis Fowles 08 VP of Young Alumni Relations Volunteering and mentoring opportunities for alumni to help keep our students at Shaw University Closing Session: A Call to Action NAA Business Meeting Members Only NAA Membership Required for 2016-2017 fiscal year THE LEGENDS BALL alumni awards banquet Estey Hall Auditorium Subscription Event $50 Formal Attire required 5