tu times october edition
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TU Times is a monthly Newsletter highlighting events prominent at the William V.S. Tubman University in Harper, Maryland County, Liberia.This Newsletter is compiled by the Division of Institutional Advancement.Thanks.Ambrose T. WrehAdministrative Officer/VPIATRANSCRIPT
the institutions. Dr. Dennis and
Dr. Tokpa reflected on their
education and aspirations that
crossed at the universities of Libe-
ria and Cuttington. Tubman Uni-
versity was also connected. Dr.
Emmet Dennis, is Chair of the
TU Board of Trustees.
Tubman University and Cutting-
ton University each received one
full term scholarship. As alma
mater of Thrust 80, University of
Liberia received three. Recipients
selected by Thrust 80 remain
eligible by maintaining a minimum
2.5 GPA.
Zachreyao Jalloh of TU’s College
of Engineering & Technology is
recipient of the Thrust 80 Gben-
yon-Kumeh-Victor Scholarship.
The William V. S. Tubman Univer-
sity (TU) on September 22, 2011
signed a Joint Articulation agree-
ment with the University of the
District of Columbia (UDC). The
President of UDC, Allen Sessoms,
Ph.D., signed on behalf of UDC
while Rev. Rita Townsend, Vice
President for Institutional Advance-
ment, signed on behalf of the Presi-
dent of TU, Elizabeth Davis-
Russell, Ed.D., Ph.D.
The Joint Articulation Agreement
calls for the development of an
Environmental Curriculum, Joint
Research and Development of a
Certified Water Resource Manage-
ment Environmental Protection
Administration Laboratory, Faculty
and Student exchanges and Joint
Research Activities of academic
import.
According to Rev. Rita Townsend,
VPIA, the parties will collaborate
in joint conferences and academic
programs. The development, imple-
mentation and administration of a
final agreement on a program of
activities will be jointly discussed
and agreed upon in advance accord-
ing to all legal and policy provisions
of each institution . Both sides are
expected to provide necessary sup-
port to facilitate such activities.
The agreement is to take effect
from the date of signature for two
years and shall be extended auto-
matically for an additional period
of two years at each expiration
date, unless either party gives
ninety (90) days notice in writing
to terminate the agreement.
In a related development, the
William V. S. Tubman University
also benefited from the invitation
proffered by Thrust 80. The presi-
dents of the William V.S. Tubman
University, Dr. Elizabeth Davis-
Russell, University of Liberia’s
Dr. Emmet Dennis, and Cutting-
ton University’s Dr. Henrique
Tokpa, were to receive scholar-
ship offerings at a lavish dinner in
Bowie, Maryland. Rev. Town-
send, VPIA at Tubman University,
represented Dr. Elizabeth Davis-
Russell.
Thrust 80 is a humanitarian or-
ganization founded by graduates
of the University of Liberia in
1980. The organization has grown
in concept and, as its name indi-
cates, has thrust itself to give back
to Liberia through scholarships
and humanitarian endeavors.
At the dinner in Bowie, it became
evident the interconnectedness of
Institutional Advancement
W I L L I A M V. S . T U B M A N U N I V E R S I T Y Volume 1, Issue 2
Inside this issue:
TU signs Joint Articula-tion with UDC & Thrust 80 Scholarship
1
Student Intellectual Center
2
Scholarships & Financial Aid
2
Tubman University Farm Project
3
Tubman University signs Joint Articulation with the University of the District of Columbia (UDC)
Special points of
interest:
Leadership Retreat
Auxiliary Enterprise
System
TU Farm Project
Students Say-So
Student Clubs & Activi-
ties: Capacity Building
Workshop
Department of Athletics
& Recreation
Poem: Reflective Notes
Transformation for Worthy Service
Signing ceremony l-r: Mr. J. Brooks Stella Maris, Rev. Townsend, TU, Dr. Allen Sessoms, Pres. UDC, Cllr. Vohiri, EPAL, Mr. Morris Koffa, AEW Inc. (photo by JEMS Photogra-phy)
The Student Intellectual Cen-
ter Project was initiated by the
first democratically elected
student government of the
Tubman University under the
leadership of Ms. Cora
Doryen. The purpose of the
intellectual center is to provide
a central gathering place for
students to get intellectually
engaged and also to provide
temporary shelter for the Stu-
dent Government Association.
The project was launched on
October 28, 2010 during pro-
grams marking the inaugura-
tion of that leadership. Dur-
ing the launching ceremony,
the Cavalla Rubber Corpora-
tion made a pledge of purchas-
ing all the zinc required to
complete the building. Months
later, during her visit to
Harper in March 2011, the
President of Liberia, H.E.
Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
also made a donation of
10,000 USD towards the pro-
ject
The construction began in July
2011 and is expected to be
completed in December, 2011.
The construction is being car-
ried out by Family Construc-
tion Inc., a local construction
company in Harper, Maryland
County. The Palava Hut will
have two offices, two wash
rooms and a gathering place
for up to 1000 persons.
The total cost of the project is
estimated at USD 12,004.00
and is under the supervision
of DSCA/DSA and is moni-
tored by Mr. George Kaicora.
Student Intellectual Center (Palava Hut) Project
Scholarships deserving students who en-
rolled in the College of Educa-
tion each year. Recipients
must carry at least 15 credits
and agree to serve a two-year
period in schools identified by
the Ministry in Maryland
County upon graduation, ac-
cording to the Financial Aid
Director.
Another important Merit-
based scholarship is the J.J.
Roberts Foundation Scholar-
ship which is awarded to stu-
dents at TU majoring in Agri-
culture, Education, Health
Sciences, Technology & Engi-
neering. This scholarship cov-
ers tuition and fees. Recipients
must carry at least 15 credits
and must maintain a GPA of
3.0 each semester.
Another important group of scholarships at TU is the Need-based scholarships. The finan-cial aid recipients may be stu-dents who meet academic stan-dards with a minimal GPA of 2.0 and from a family in poor financial position. Some Need-based scholarships at the Tub-man University are: Work-Study, TU Board of Trustees Scholarship, Liberia Unity, Inc. Scholarship, Joetel Foun-dation Financial Aid, etc.
There are many more scholar-ships to be awarded at TU. Students can make inquiries about acquiring scholarships from Mrs. Viola-Lassanah-Lincoln, Director of Financial Aid, Division of Students Affairs.
Contact the Division of Insti-
tutional Advancement to con-
tribute or make a scholarship.
Every year the William V. S.
Tubman University awards a
number of Merit-based and
Need-based scholarships to
deserving students to cover
partial or full tuition and fees.
This is contingent upon the
fulfillment of the eligibility
criteria initiated by the scholar-
ship donor and the Financial
Aid Committee. Selection is
based on financial needs, the
student academic achievement,
and the criteria set by the do-
nor.
Primary among the list of
Merit-based scholarships at TU
is the Ministry of Education
Scholarship. The Government
of Liberia through the Minis-
try of Education awards a
number of scholarships to
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“There are many more
scholarships to be awarded
at TU. Students can make
inquiries about acquiring
scholarships from Mrs.
Viola-Lassanah-Lincoln,
Director of Financial Aid,
Division of Students
Affairs.”
Mrs. Viola Lassanah –Lincoln
Director , Financial Aid
Student Intellectual Center
under construction
The Tubman University Farm
Project is an initiative which is part
of a vision of the William V. S.
Tubman University captured under
its business subsidiary styled and
known as the “ Auxiliary Enter-
prise System” established for the
purpose of mobilizing additional
financial resources to supplement
the GOL annual budget appropria-
tions.
The farm site is located on a
stretch of five hundred (500) acres
of land in Glofarken, Barrobo,
donated by the people of the Bar-
robo Statutory District. As an
integral part of the AES, the Uni-
versity farm will specifically be
engaged in Agro Business Enter-
prise with a threefold objective:
To serve as a revenue gener-
ating initiative in support of
the University.
To support teaching, re-
search, learning and commu-
nity service.
To share farming technolo-
gies with the farmers of the
Barobbo District.
The farm site is about fifty (50)
miles from Harper, the capitol city
of Maryland County. Barrobo is
the largest district in Maryland
County in terms of land space. It
has four(4) chiefdoms, eight (8)
clans, three (3) county districts and
thirty three (33) towns. It has been
established as an ideal site for
farming because it contains various
categories of vegetation including
secondary re-growths and primary
forests which indicates that the soil
still retains its qualities and fertility.
The enterprises and operations at
the farm will commence shortly
with an initial budget estimated at
Ninety Thousand United States
Dollars (USD 90,000.00) for FY
2011/2012. At the moment, the
farm management is already in
place: it comprises the Executive
Director of the AES and the Farm
Manager.
Modalities for the recruitment of
workforce needed to start land
clearing began on the 31st of Oc-
tober 2011 after a two(2) day con-
sultative meetings with Chiefs and
Elders of Barobbo Statutory Dis-
trict, in Glofarken, Barobbo. It
has been proposed that 4/5 of the
500 acres will be developed into
tree crops and the remaining 1/5
will be strategically allotted to
accommodate living quarters, pas-
ture fields for livestock, vegetable
plots, rice fields and other food
crops.
According to Rev. Joseph T. The-
oway, the Farm Manager, the farm
management shall endeavor to
engage and support partnership
relations with both governmental
and non-governmental corpora-
tions and organizations participat-
ing in agricultural development,
especially for joint initiatives in the
areas of cash/tree crops (rubber,
oil palm, etc.) cultivation and de-
velopment”.
Tubman University Farm Project
“ T h e F a r m
Management shall
endeavor to engage
a n d s u p p o r t
partnership relations
w i t h b o t h
governmental and
non-governmental
corporations and
o r g a n i z a t i o n s
part ic ipating in
A g r i c u l t u r a l
d e v e l o p m e n t ,
especially for joint
initiatives in the areas
of cash/tree crops
(rubber, oil palm,
etc.) cultivation and
development”
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Volume 1, Issue 2
Rev. Theoway addressing Elders and
Chiefs of Barrobbo District
Elders and Chiefs of Barrobbo
District after Townhall meeting
Surveyors at the land site
Rev. Theoway demonstrates his
ability as a true farmer.
Rev. Joseph T. Theoway
Farm Manager
No organization thrives without a
plan. In the third year of opera-
tions, a Leadership Retreat was
held at the Cavalla Rubber Corpo-
ration on 22 October 2011. The
focus of the Retreat was to plan
for 2012.
Dr. Joe Isaac, Acting President,
called the Retreat a Performance
Scorecard, to assess institutional
performance by divisions and
offices. In his opening remarks,
Dr. Isaac expressed sentiments on
behalf of the President, Dr. Eliza-
beth Davis-Russell. Her message
to the vice presidents, directors
and officers of TU, is her expecta-
tion to live the core values of the
institution, and work together as
an efficient and effective team
with intolerance for corruption of
any sort. As Acting president, Dr.
Isaac’s message focused on the
management of people, processes,
and programs, to see where the
institution is going. Rev. Ambassa-
dor Gerald Coleman, Dean of the
College of Engineering and Tech-
nology laid the ground rules for
discussions and decorum. Rev.
Rita Townsend, Vice President for
the Division of Institutional Ad-
vancement propounded on TU’s
core values and principles of op-
erations.
Presentations on performance
followed. The Division of Aca-
demic Affairs, represented by Rev.
Dr. Coker A.J. George, Jr, Dean
of the College of Agriculture and
Food Sciences, gave enrollment
statistics by semester, gender, and
attrition. Enrollment is up, and
tends to rise at the beginning of
the academic year, while attrition
is down, and tends to be low in
the second semester. He also
spoke of the need for specialized-
faculty. Rev. Dr. Anthony Dioh,
Vice President for Student Affairs
gave student profiles by gender, by
County, age range. Human Re-
sources Director, Kla Wilson,
gave statistics on human capital at
TU, showing diversity in country
of origin. And that the institution
is still heavily male-dominated.
Sr. Facilities Director Gloria Wil-
liams gave a report of physical
structures and fleet management.
Exec. Director shared aspirations
on the AES program, (also fea-
tured in this edition). A spirited
discussion followed the presenta-
tion by Ms. Faye Callejo and Mr.
L a w r e n c e C h a p p y o n
“Confidentiality Matters”. At the
crux of the discussion was clarify-
ing essential institutional files
verses right-to-know information.
Mr. George Zinneh, Budget Ana-
lyst, reminded us to be budget
conscious. After lunch graciously
provided by CRC Management,
the Legislative Officer, Ms. Massa
Clemens, led group sessions in
determining a legislative agenda.
Weaving fun into the day was Ms.
Klubo Kesselly who gave prizes.
ferred student, TU has a very
strong and experienced Faculty.
Instructors/Professors present
topics to the understanding of
students, encourage participation
and respect the participatory view
of every student.
However, I would like to recom-
mend to the university’s admini-
stration to carry on more renova-
tion and construction of build-
ings on the campus, like the engi-
neering building and the Student
Intellectual Center (Palava Hut),
“William V. S. Tubman Univer-
sity is a vibrant institution with a
good and cool atmosphere for
learning. In spite of the fact that
the university is still in its infancy
and may not be up to the stan-
dards of other universities ( in
population and social potential), it
is hoped that as times go by, TU
will rise up to be the highest insti-
tution of learning in Liberia by
every standard.
As compared to other universities,
from my experience as a trans-
the latter of which will be helpful
in enhancing discussions/
interactions of academic, political
and social nature between and
among students of both Tubman
University and other universities
in Liberia.”
Leadership Retreat
Students Say-So
Page 4
Attendees eagerly partici-
pating
Name: Ms. Elaine Z. Brooks
Sex: Female
College: Management & PAdm.
Major: Banking & Finance
Ambition: Banker
The Auxiliary Enterprise System is
the master plan to support the
creation of revenue to supplement
the Government of Liberia (GOL)
appropriations. It is the oversight
unit to providing leadership and
directions for all university entre-
preneurial revenue generating
activities.
Specifically the AES three-year
master plan shall also provide
effect to the university’s ambitious
goals for revenue generation by:
Seeking investment opportu-
nities for the creation of
capacity and sustainability.
Promoting the university’s
investment strategies for the
future.
Enabling investments to
improve the quality and
excellence of service.
Develop a mix of asset and
infrastructure that responds
to the diverse needs of stu-
dents, staff and greater com-
munity.
Under the AES, there are specific
initiatives identified and approved
by the President’s cabinet after
serious deliberations. The cabinet
brilliantly approved seven (7) stra-
tegic initiatives which are to gener-
ate revenue for the institution:
1. University Radio Station
(Commercially Driven Ra-
dio Station).
2. Real Estate Holdings (Hotel,
Guest House, Office Build-
ings)
3. University Farm (Cash
Crops, Livestock & Fishery)
4. Manufacturing (Raingear &
Footwear)
5. Branch Banking (Retail
Banking Services w/ATM)
6. Copy Center (Office Sup-
plies, Copy, Print Fax)
7. University Pharmacy (A com-
ponent of the University
Clinic)
The Tubman University through
its revenue generating arm the
AES has acquired twenty (20)
acres of land for use as its real
estate holdings. On this parcel of
land located on the route to the
old Episcopal High School of
Bishop Ferguson, the University
intends to build a guesthouse,
hotel and an office building for
commercial use.
When completed and fully fur-
nished, our facilities shall be the
first of their kinds in in the city of
Harper, Maryland County, and
the entire Southeastern Region.
Our preference shall be to always
create a satisfactory and pleasant
atmosphere for our National and
International guests.
In our hotel rooms, we envision to
have traditional furnishings and
luxurious bedding. Among the
guest rooms we shall have stan-
dard double rooms with double
beds, deluxe king rooms with king
size beds, deluxe double rooms
with double beds, etc.
Our office buildings shall be con-
structed to meet international
standards-spacious and comfort-
able to reside. The beauty of the
offices is made very visible by the
offspring of fine rubber trees and
well-trimmed savannah grass.
At the Tubman University, we are
very glad to encourage all well-
meaning Liberians to join us in
achieving this goal. We are open
to partnership with all interested
individuals.
Auxiliary Enterprise System (AES)
“At the Tubman
University, we are
v e r y g l a d t o
encourage all well-
meaning Liberians to
join us in achieving
this goal. We are
open to partnership
with all interested
individuals.”
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Volume 1, Issue 2
Mr. Gbalee Gray addressing Elders &
Chiefs of Barrobbo Statutory District in
Glofarken, Barrobbo, Maryland County.
Mr. Gbalee Gray
Executive Director, AES
The Department of Student Clubs & Activities at the William V.S. Tubman University, has a major responsibility of ensuring a vi-brant campus life that will attract students, encourage their partici-pation in student activities and help cultivate an environment that enriches and supports holistic student growth and development: body, mind and spirit. The Department places emphasis on building the capacity and lead-ership skills of students, giving them a complete sense of citizen-ship and igniting in them a life-long drive for civic engagement, community service and develop-ment. Considering how critical these are, the department has adopted a strategic goal for the 2011/2012 academic year to “build the capac-ity of students and increase their participation in student activities at Tubman University”. Speaking to TU Times, the Direc-tor of Students Clubs and Activi-ties, Mr. J. Philip Augustus The-oway, said that a major objective for the attainment of this goal is
to conduct recurring leadership and capacity building trainings for student leaders in areas important to their needs and the university community. “It is in view of these responsi-bilities that the department has planned a two (2) day Capacity Building Workshop for Student Leaders on November 25 & 26, 2011, in the gallery of the Aca-demic Complex of TU beginning at 10:00 a.m daily. The Workshop is intended basi-cally to provide and/or increase the knowledge and skills of 25 -30 student leaders in various clubs and organizations as well as the SGA on how they can effec-tively and efficiently operate. It also intends to help them define and meet their objectives in the University community, taking into consideration current uni-versity policies and procedures, principles of operation and core values.” Mr. Theoway further stressed that at the end of the workshop, it is expected that student leaders would have developed an under-
standing of their roles and respon-sibilities in the university commu-nity in relations to those of the overall university administration. They will also be able to employ systematic thinking as a means of fostering the overall objectives of the university and develop effi-cient and effective models of com-munication based on the proce-dures and channels provided by the university. It is also expected that student leaders will be able to view time budgeting and manage-ment as a fundamental and valu-able leadership skill rather than an absolute way of life and, will develop basic skills in fundraising and resource mobilization. Major facilitators of the workshop include, Dr. Joseph T. Isaac, Vice President for Administration, Acting President and Professor, Rev. Rita Townsend, Vice Presi-dent for Institutional Advance-ment & Associate Professor, Mr. Abraham Kiazolu, Associate Pro-fessor, Mrs. Viola Lassanah Lin-coln, Director of Financial Aid and Adjunct Faculty, Mr. J. Philip Augustus Theoway, Director of Student Clubs & Activities amongst others.
Student Clubs and Activities Schedules Students Capacity Building Workshop
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Department of Athletics & Recreation
In an effort to strengthen the
soccer and basketball teams of
the William V.S. Tubman Uni-
versity, and also to foster coher-
ence and unity between and
among students of different col-
leges, the Department of Athlet-
ics and Recreation of the
WVSTU has scheduled an inter-
college tournament for Saturday,
November 19, 2011, from
9:00am—6:00 pm at the TU soc-
cer pitch.
In an interview with TU Times,
the Director of Athletics and
Recreation, Mr. David Erskine
said that each college will be
represented by their respective
colors: White, green, blue, yel-
low, pink, for the colleges of
Management & Padm., Agricul-
ture, Education, Technology and
Health Sciences respectively.
The faculty and staff of TU will
also participate in the tourna-
ment with the designated color of
red.
The games will begin at 9:00 am
with the College of Education
taking on the College of Man-
agement in the day’s first match.
Moreover, Tubman University
soccer and Basketball teams
have invited the Ivorian Refugee
team from Little Wlebo and the
Pakistani basketball team to
participate in a friendly encoun-
ter on November 29, 2011, in
commemoration of the Late
Pres. William V.S. Tubman
Birthday.
Mr. J. Philip Augustus Theoway
Director
Students Clubs & Activities
“The Workshop is
intended basically to
provide and/or increase
the knowledge and
skills of 25 -30 student
leaders in various clubs
and organizations as
well as the SGA on how
they can effectively and
efficiently operate”
Mr. David Hne Erskine
Director
Athletics & Recreation
Reflective Notes
By Rev. Rita Townsend
Be one to note
One „man‟ one vote
Determined by laws on the books
If you care to take a look
You‟ll see your right to vote;
Our fragile democracy
Our youthful populace
Call for very sober thought
That our vote was not for naught;
Exercise freedom, your righteous might
But remember yours should not snuff my light;
Is that what you want
Despite being warned?
The good for us all
Depends on our love
One for another
For our fathers and mothers
For our sons and daughters;
Love for our land
Established by God‟s command
Liberia lives
Liberia is saved
All hail
Liberia hail!!
Poem
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Volume 1, Issue 2
William V.S. Tubman University History & Facts
Chartered: 14 September 2009
Vision: TU aspires to be a center of quality and excellence
Mission: Provide quality educational experiences that transform the lives
of individuals for worthy service
6 Colleges:
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Arts & Sciences
Education
Engineering &Technology
Health Sciences
Management & Public Administration
Transformation for Worthy Service
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