Vernell A. Bennett

The session, titled 'Soul Session- Meeting The Moment,' is described as a sacred and scholarly space for worship, witness, and communal reflection, focusing on intellectual rigor, spiritual grounding, cultural pride, and empowerment, inspired by W.E.B. Du Bois's 'The Souls of Black Folk.' The key discussion topic is the continuation of the teaching series 'Meeting The Moment Part Two,' which demands clarity and action rather than mere commentary. Topics included defining what it means to be a student in this moment, the importance of Black history as integral to the American story, and the need for study, speech, stance, service, and humility in meeting the current time's requirements. A student statement was also provided emphasizing the pride in being part of the fifth oldest HBCU (LOC) and the legacy inherited from previous students.

This document details LeMoyne-Owen College's strategic approach to measuring student achievement as part of its "Destination 2026: Making MAGIC" Strategic Plan. It outlines six key performance indicators: Retention Rates, Six-Year Graduation Rate, Total Course Completion, Course Completion by Major, Capstone Course Completion, and Job Placement Data. For each metric, the plan establishes outcome definitions, rationales, thresholds of acceptability, and specific growth targets aimed at enhancing student success and institutional excellence by 2026.

The document presents the vision and strategy for LeMoyne-Owen College, articulated by its president, Dr. Vernell Vented Fairs, during the 64th International Tea Program. The overarching vision is the college's "resurgence to greatness," achieved through a strategic focus on four key pillars: Recruitment, Retention, Revenue, and Relationships. Key initiatives include strengthening academic programs, enhancing facilities, improving enrollment and graduation rates through programs like a summer bridge program and free books, and fostering strong community and professional relationships to secure financial support and mentorship opportunities.

The meeting focused on the outcome of the ABET Accreditation visit, discussing strengths and areas for improvement in the Computer Science program. Key discussion points included curriculum requirements, faculty credentials, and program educational objectives (PEOs). Feedback was gathered from industry perspectives on the PEOs, with suggestions for incorporating volunteer opportunities, internships, and mentorship programs. Updates were provided on new curriculum developments, including concentrations in data science, information assurance, and cybersecurity. The need to update the division web page and CAE page was also addressed.

The meeting included self-introductions from IAB members and discussions led by Dr. Lisa Lang and Wei. Input was requested regarding ABET and curriculum revision. Key points included the distinction between IT and computer science, the importance of IT, diversification of OS teaching, the declining importance of Cisco certificates, and the possibility of two curricula.