School of EducationTE ACHER DEDIC ATION CEREMONY SPE AKER

C. Garland Dulan, Ph.D.

Seventh-day Adventist Christian education has been the focus

of Dr. Dulan’s life personally and professionally. His parents highly

valued and committed to sending their seven children through Adventist

education. He attended (1-12) and graduated from Golden Gate Academy

in Oakland, California; attended Pacific Union College, Oakwood College

and graduated from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, with a degree in

Sociology (1967).

After completing college, Dr. Dulan, served as a Field Supervisor for

Big Brother’s of America in Flint, Michigan. He was then drafted into the

armed forces to serve during the Vietnam War. Upon completing his tour

of duty, he pursued and completed a Ph.D. in Sociology at the University of California, Riverside

(1975). With a focus on Adventist edducation, he decided not to accept several offers of faculty

and administrative positions at well-known public universities and accepted a faculty position at

Southern Missionary College (now Southern Adventist University) in Collegdale, Tennessee. He was

the first Black faculty member at that institution.

After serving at Southern for seven years, Dr. Dulan accepted a call to Oakwood College

(now Oakwood University) as assistant professor of sociology, then as chair of the Department of

Behavioral Sciences, followed by appointment as Vice President for Academic Administration.

He accepted a call to La Sierra University in Riverside, California, where he served as Provost

and Senior Vice President of Academic Administration and Professor/ Chair of the Department of

Anthropology and Sociology. He continued his commitment to Adventist education and accepted the

call to the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in Silver Spring, Maryland, as Associate

Director of Education, then as Director for the Department of Education for the world church. He

retired from this position in 2010 and now resides in Toney, Alabama.

In active retirement, Dr. Dulan has served Oakwood University in various roles in

administration, as a Continuing Education program advisor, and part-time faculty instructor in the

area of sociology. Dr. Dulan’s fervent desire is to enjoy the atmosphere of heaven, education and

learning through eternity.

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THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020 • 10:00 A.M.

Invocation .............................................................................................................................Karen Benn Marshall, Ed.D.Vice President for Academic Administration, Oakwood University

Welcome and Remarks.....................................................................................Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A.President, Oakwood University

Occasion ................................................................................................................................................ Deril Wood, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Chair, Department of Education

Selection ..................................................................................................................................................... Dearra WaltersEnglish Language Arts Education Major, Class of 2020

Awards ................................................................................................................................................... Deril Wood, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Chair, Department of Education

Sean Williams, Ed.S.Assistant Professor, Department of Education

Dana Wilchcombe, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, Department of Education

VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN OF THE CLASS OF 2019

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SERVICE AWARD

KAPPA DELTA PI HONOR SOCIETY

Introduction of Speaker ....................................................................................................................... Deril Wood, Ph.D.Chair, Department of Education

Homily/Charge ............................................................................................................................C. Garland Dulan, Ph.D.Director, Department of Education, General Conference of SDA (Retired) and

Vice President for Academic Administration, Oakwood University (Retired)

Presentation of the Class of 2019 ..........................................................................................Jeannette R. Dulan, Ph.D.Professor, Department of Education

Class Response .......................................................................................................................................... Jayny MonasseElementary Education Major, Class of 2020

Closing Prayer ................................................................................................................................................ Cicely JervisSocial Science Education Major, Class of 2020

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School of Nursing & Health ProfessionsNUR SING PINNING CEREMONY SPE AKER

Deleise Wilson, MA-Ed, Ph.D, RN

Dr. Deleise S. Wilson is Chair of Graduate Nursing at Kettering College. She has over 30 years of combined clinical, teaching and academic leadership experience. Dr. Wilson attributes the success of her professional experiences to being blessed repeatedly, exceedingly and abundantly by our loving and merciful Savior. She is deeply rooted in her favorite texts:

Geneses 1:27, “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them.”

Proverbs 22:29, “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”

She is a proud alumna of Northern Caribbean University where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in nursing science. She completed a master’s degree in nursing education at Teachers College, Columbia University. She was granted the prestigious Rackham Merit Scholarship from the University of Michigan for a doctorate in nursing with an emphasis in healthcare systems effectiveness. Upon graduation, she stayed at the University of Michigan after being awarded a competitive post-doctorate fellowship in implementation science. She gained in-depth knowledge and experience on the use of high reliability behavioral resolution models in complex and stressful situations by collaborating with the faculty and officers from the United States Marine Corp (USMC) School of Advanced Warfare. She was also selected for the competitive American Association of Colleges of Nursing sponsored Wharton Executive Leadership program. Dr. Wilson conducted research and published empirical articles in the following areas: high reliability behaviors among charge nurses, the association between safety organizing and perceptions of patient safety culture and targeted fall prevention study. She is currently the principal investigator for a funded Kettering Health Network multi-site study, for the prevention of falls and injuries from falls. Dr. Wilson is involved in several community service programs. Notably, she is the president of the Association of Black Seventh-Day Adventist Nurses. In honor of her service to that organization, she received two congressional awards for leadership from Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Stephen Lynch. She is married to Dr. Colwick Wilson, who is currently serving as the provost and senior vice-president of Oakwood University. They are the proud parents of two adult daughters, Chidinma and Corliss.

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THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020 • 3:00 P.M.

Program Host .................................................................................................................Veronica Leftridge, M.S.N., R.N. Associate Professor,

Invocation .................................................................................................................................................... Diedra WalkerClass of 2020

Scripture ............................................................................................................................................HaEun Lee (Korean)

Ruth Gonzalez (Spanish)

Dulene Saint Jean (French)

Christelle Theodore (Haitian Creole)

Makeda Thomas (English) Class of 2020

Welcome.............................................................................................................Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A.President, Oakwood University

Opening of Ceremony. ...........................................................................................Karen Anderson, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E.Department Chair of Nursing

Introduction of Speaker ...............................................................................................................................Dasha Caines Class of 2020

Music .................................................................................................................................................Senior Nursing ClassClass of 2020

Pinning Address ....................................................................................................... Deleise Wilson, MA-Ed, Ph.D, R.N.Professor, Chair of Graduate Nursing, Kettering College

Response ........................................................................................................................................................Johnje Jasper Class of 2020

Pinning PowerPoint Presentation .............................................................................................................. Class of 2020

Consecration Prayer ..................................................................................................................................Andrew PileggiSenior Chaplain, Oakwood University

Nursing Awards .......................................................................................Nursing Department Scholarship Committee

Benediction ............................................................................................................................. Bianca Norris M.S.N., R.NAssistant Professor

School of Nursing & Health Professionsvirtual NUR SING PINNING CEREMONY

Bell, Destiny

Benjamin, Ericka

Brown, Chantelle

Caines, Dasha

Francis, Shernice

George, Tasheana

Gonzalez, Ruth

Grace, Brianna

Griffith, Amarylis

Hawley, Marissa

Henry, Christina

Jackson, Alexis

Jasper, Johnje

Lamb, Ariane

Lee, HaEun

Saint Jean, Dulene

Smith, Mia'a

Theodore, Christelle

Thomas, Makeda

Walker, Diedra

Wright, Erin

NURSING FACULTY

Karen Anderson, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E.

Ophenide Beaubrun, M.S.N., R.N.

Tony Curtis, M.S.N., R.N.

Dwight Huslin, M.S.N., R.N.

Veronica Leftridge, M.S.N., R.N.

Risë Lowery, Ph.D., R.N.

Mukesha Mbuguje, M.S.N., R.N.

Priscilla Morris, M.S.N., R.N., C.C.M.

Bianca Norris, M.S.N., R.N.

Mattie Sherard, DNP., R.N., FNP-C.

Delicia Vanterpool Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E.

Chair, Professor

Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Adjunct Faculty

School of Nursing & Health ProfessionsNur sing, Gr aduating Cl a ss of 2020

RESIDENT CONSULTANT

Karen Lynch-Frater, M.S.N., R.N.

School of Nursing & Health ProfessionsNU TRITION AND DIETETICS PINNING CEREMONY SPE AKER

Sherine Brown-Fraser, Ph.D., RD

Dr. Sherine Brown-Fraser is a native New Yorker and proud alumna of Oakwood University (’94). She loves the Lord and enjoys seeing others live healthy lifestyles by living life to the fullest. Dr. Fraser completed her doctorate at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, earning the Ph.D. in Biological Sciences in Public Health, with a concentration in Nutritional Biochemistry, becoming the first African American to complete this degree. Dr. Fraser is a research scientist and professor with expertise in cholesterol metabolism, gene-diet interactions (genetic epidemiology) and heart disease risk. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) Certified Personal Trainer, Dr. Fraser is dedicated to advancing health promotion, disease prevention, and eliminating health disparities. Prevention is her motto. #plantsarefuel. Graduating from Oakwood College in 1994 with a B.S. in Biochemistry crystallized Dr. Fraser’s commitment to service, community, and academic excellence. Working as an Interdisciplinary Scientist for the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Dr. Fraser developed national science policies to promote the nation’s health. She also collaborated with leading government officials and scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), United States Surgeon General, and Offices of Minority Health. Formerly as Assistant Professor at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Fraser co-founded Morgan’s first student-led urban Community Organic Vegetable Garden. Various journals have published her research. Prior to her arrival at Oakwood, Dr. Fraser served as Chair and Associate Professor for the Department of Public Health, Nutrition and Wellness at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She led in achieving full CEPH accreditation of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. One of her richest experiences at Andrews came from working on a heartfelt collaborative research project focusing on nutritional neuroscience, food deserts, and behavior health/violence prevention within an at-risk high school in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Dr. Fraser is very excited about her new role as Professor and Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics within the School of Health Professions at Oakwood University. She provides leadership, vision and direction for the department while teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses central to plant-based (vegetarian/vegan) nutrition and public health. She attributes her accomplishments to the wonderful God she serves, her loving family, and close friends. Dr. Fraser is the daughter of the late James D. Brown and Delva E. Brown, and sister of Jayson S. Brown (’02). Dr. Fraser enjoys the outdoors, traveling, the arts, and spending time with family. She and her husband Dr. Handel Fraser are the proud parents of their precious, active 4-year-old daughter Samantha Juliet.

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THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020 • 5:00 P.M.

Invocation ...............................................................................................................................Lisa Dalrymple, Ph.D, M.S.Program Director Healthy Campus 2020, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics

Welcome & Remarks ........................................................................................Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A.President, Oakwood University

Colwick Wilson, Ph.D.Provost and Senior Vice President

Opening of Ceremony ................................................................................................Sherine Brown-Fraser, Ph.D., RDProfessor & Chair, Nutrition and Dietetics

Introduction to Slide Show. ......................................................................................................................... Class of 2020

Class of 2020 Reflections ......................................................................................... Jasmine Crooks & Sunny MitchellClass of 2020

Keynote Speaker .........................................................................................................Sherine Brown-Fraser, Ph.D., RDProfessor & Chair, Nutrition and Dietetics

Family Appreciation and Remarks ............................................................................. Juliana Draper, B.S., RDN, CDEAdministrative Coordinator, Dietetic Internship Program

Pinning Ceremony ......................................................................................................Sherine Brown-Fraser, Ph.D., RDProfessor & Chair, Nutrition and Dietetics

Consecration Hymn ....................................................................................................Take My Life and Let it Be, #330Students, Faculty, Staff, Family & Guests

Prayer of Consecration .......................................................................................................Karen Benn Marshall, Ed.D.Interim Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions

Closing Prayer ...........................................................................................................Nadine Daly-Dowdie, M.P.H., RDNDietetic Internship Program Director

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DIDACTIC PROGR AM IN DIETETICS PINNING CEREMONY

School of ReligionDEDIC ATION SERVICE SPE AKER

Hyveth Williams, D.Min.

Dr. Hyveth Williams serves as first female Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program, and Professor of Homiletics, at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary (SDATS) at Andrews University, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Dr. Williams is a graduate of Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University) with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology (1984), a Master of Divinity from SDATS (1989), and a Doctor of Ministry from Boston University School of Theology (1998). She is currently a candidate for a Ph.D. in Leadership, and holds the distinction of being the first non-Episcopalian to receive the prestigious Fellowship from the College of Preachers, at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. She is the first female Senior Pastor in the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, having served as the Senior Pastor of the Campus Hill SDA Church in Loma Linda, California; the Boston Temple SDA Church in Boston, Massachusetts; and the Sligo SDA Church, in Takoma Park, Maryland. While serving as a pastoral intern at the All Nations Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan, Dr. Williams established a community-based church plant in South Bend, Indiana, The Grace Place, where many from the surrounding community now number more than the weekly Adventist attendees. In 2016, she was recognized by Andrews University with the J.N. Andrews Medallion, the university’s highest award for excellence in teaching. The following year, Dr. Williams also became the first SDATS female professor to receive the university-wide Daniel Augsburger Excellence in Teaching Award. She also received, from her alma mater, the Washington Adventist University Annual Visionaries Gala award for Excellence in Scholarship and Transformational Pastoral Service. She is the author of several books, including: Will I Ever Learn?: One Woman's Life of Miracles and Ministry; Anticipation: Waiting on Tiptoes for the Lord; and Nothing But The Best: A Guide to Powerful Preaching. Dr. Williams frequently writes for numerous magazines and contributes a monthly column in the Adventist Review. Dr. Williams' influence is felt around the world by countless participants in her ground-breaking counseling and internationally applauded television series, “A Painted World: Portraits of Illusion and Reality.” Her conversion story and spiritual journey is televised regularly on the Trinity Broadcasting Network and the Hope Channel. Dr. Williams appreciates every opportunity to share the Gospel and approaches her role as teacher, preacher and counselor as a sacred trust.

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THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020 • 7:00 P.M.

Processional ................................................... “God of Our Fathers” ................................................ George W. Warren

Invocation ........................................................................................................................................ Trevor Fraser, D.Min.Associate Professor, Religion

Welcome and Remarks..................................................................................... Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A.President, Oakwood University

Occasion. ......................................................................................................................................... Agniel Samson, Th.D.Interim Dean, School of Religion

Homily ..........................................................................................................................................Hyveth Williams, D.Min.SDA Theological Seminary, Andrews University

Music ........................................................................................................................Donald Lawrence and The Aeolians

Class Response .........................................................................................................................................Hasting NewbillPresident, Religion and Theology Forum

Pinning of Graduates ...................................................................................................................... Ifeoma Kwesi, D.Min.Associate Professor, Religion and Theology

Dedication Prayer ........................................................................................................................... Agniel Samson, Th.D.Interim Dean, School of Religion

Charge ..............................................................................................................................................Gilbert Ojwang, Ph.D.Chair, Religion and Theology

Benediction ................................................................................................................................Finbar Benjamin, D.Min.Associate Professor, Religion and Theology

Recessional .............................................. “Onward Christian Soldiers” .............................................. Arthur Sullivan

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School of Education & Social SciencesSOCIAL WORK PINNING CEREMONY SPE AKER

Sibyl Beaulieu, DSW, MSW

Sibyl Beaulieu earned her Bachelor of Social Work from

Oakwood College (now University), and a Master of Social Work

from Loma Linda University. On April 7th of this year, Ms. Beaulieu

defended her dissertation at the University of St. Thomas in St.

Paul, Minnesota, to obtain her Doctorate in Social Work.

Dr. Beaulieu’s practice experience includes serving as a Child

Welfare Consultant and Trainer for the State of Alabama and

the State of Tennessee; Program Director for the Both Parents

Supervised Visitation Program at Family Services in Huntsville; a Parenting and

Mediation Specialist for Madison County Family Court in Huntsville; and as a social

work educator. Currently, Dr. Beaulieu is an Associate Professor and the Director

of Field Education for Brandman University, a not-for-profit, fully accredited, online

university.

Professor Sibyl, as her students affectionately call her, is fully invested in social

work education, and firmly believes that being a social work educator is one of

the callings God has placed on her life. At the First SDA Church of Huntsville, Dr.

Beaulieu is an active member, including serving on the Social Work Task Force, and

is also a certified Mental Health First Responder for the Red Cross. She is a lover of

jazz and gospel music and has been singing as a ministry since the age of 5.

Dr. Beaulieu has no children, but is a dedicated “pet parent” to two cats,

Simba and Samuel L. Jackson, and her hobbies include collecting antiques, home

decorating, riding her beach cruiser, travel, especially to beautiful beaches, and

entertaining, which includes cooking global foods for family and friends.

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THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020 • 11 :30 A.M.

Processional ............................................... “Grand Chorus Dialogue” ................................................. Eugene Gigout

Invocation ..............................................................................................................Shalunda Sherrod, DSW, LICSW, PIPAssistant Professor, Social Work

Welcome.............................................................................................................Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A.President, Oakwood University

Tribute to Parents ................................................................................................ Jasmine Catchings & Dellonique BellSenior Social Work Majors

Tribute to Field Instructors ..........................................................................................Tristan Johnson & Ashley MaysSenior Social Work Majors

Scripture Reading ........................................................................................................Nia Carrington & Leslie RamirezSenior Social Work Majors

Introduction of Speaker ................................................................................................................... Lorraine Frye, MSWAssistant Professor, Social Work

S P E C I A L T R I B U T E T O T H E 2 0 2 0 S O C I A L W O R K G R A D U A T E S

Speaker ...................................................................................................................................Sibyl Beaulieu, DSW, MSWAssociate Professor / Director of Field Education, Brandman University

Pinning Ceremony ................................................................................................. Octavio Ramirez, Ph.D., LICSW, PIPChair, Social Work

Social Work Charge ........................................................................................................... George Ashley, Ph.D., LMSWProfessor, Social Work

Acceptance of the Charge.......................................................................................Starr Davis & Quentanna GoodwinSenior Social Work Majors

Closing Remarks ........................................................................................................................James Mbyirukira, Ph.D.Dean, School of Education & Social Sciences

Prayer of Dedication ....................................................................................................................Andrew Pileggi, M.Div.Senior Chaplain, Oakwood University

Recessional ................................................................“Chorale” .......................................................... Johannes Brahms

School of Education & Social SciencesSOCIAL WORK PINNING CEREMONY

Joel Kibble

Joel Kibble is an award-winning musician, author and inspirational speaker who travels the world using his art to help people heal. As a musician, he is the second tenor of the award-winning, gospel performing group, Take 6, that was formed in 1980 on the campus of Oakwood College. During his time with Take 6, Joel has written and co-produced several of the group’s most requested songs. This multi-platinum selling group has earned 10 Grammys, 10 Dove Awards and a host of other honors and awards, including two NAACP Image Award nominations. The group has also been active in music advocacy, notably events funded or created by NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants) which promotes the making of music, music education and music-related products. Life for Joey began in Buffalo, New York; however, his father’s ministry took the family to the South Central Conference In the states of Tennessee and Alabama, a passion for excellence through hard work was engendered in his love for competitive athletics, particularly swimming. Although Joey dropped out of college to join Take 6, he reunited with his alma mater several years later to earn is bachelor’s in Organizational Management from Oakwood University, through the school’s adult degree completion program, called LEAP. His love for writing and performing are part of his soul, and in truths he expresses that “Fame doesn’t fix or fill you.” “Life is so much more than awards and accomplishments.” “Life is about love, acceptance, healing and growth.” When you hear Joey’s lyrics, you hear his heart. He is best known for his collaborative work on Saturday Night Live (1975), Martin (1992), America: A Tribute to Heroes (2001), and Purple Emoji (2019). He travels the world with Take 6, singing to sold-out crowds and enjoys the privilege of working with musical greats such as Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Ray Charles, Brian McKnight and many other musical legends. Joey counts it a blessing to make a living with one of his greatest passions—music. He has committed his art to the work of helping people heal, a journey on which he has traveled for many years. He shares his journey with the loves of his life: his wife, Tina, and his daughters, Karly and Aria. The Kibble family currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee. The Office of Adult and Continuing Education is proud to present Joey Kibble as one of its premiere LEAP graduates and alumnus of Oakwood University.

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THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020 • 6:00 P.M.

Opening Prayer ...................................................................................................................................... Gloria Bell, Ph.D.Academic Advisor, LEAP

Welcome............................................................................................................. Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A.President, Oakwood University

Ellengold Goodridge, M.A.Ed. Director, Adult & Continuing Education/LEAP

Greetings .........................................................................................................................................Colwick Wilson, Ph.D.Provost and Senior Vice President

Special Music ........................................................................................................................................... Lyndon CarrigerChristian Recording Artist

Presentation of Medals ....................................................................................................Ellengold Goodridge, M.A.Ed. Director, Adult & Continuing Education/LEAP

Church LeadershipGilbert Ojwang, Ph.D.

Chair, School of Religion

General PsychologyMartin Hodnett, Psy.D.

Chair, Psychological Sciences

Information TechnologyLisa James, Ph.D.

Chair, Math & Computer Science

Organizational Management/General StudiesTheodore Brown, Ph.D.

Chair, School of Business

General StudiesAndrew Young, Ph.D.

Chair, Health and Exercise Science/General Studies

Introduction of Speaker ...............................................................................................................Deborah Claborn, M.A.Computer Statistical Analyst, LEAP

Charge ................................................................................................................................................................ Joel Kibble Grammy Award Winning Artist and Writer

Adult & Continuing Education/LEAP Alumnus

Alumni Presentation ........................................................................................................................ Emile Parker, M.B.A.Director of Alumni Relations in the Office of Advancement

Special Presentations .................................................................................................................. Tracy Thompson, MSWProgram Manager, LEAP

Closing Prayer ............................................................................................................................................ James GardnerSAIC, Org. Management Graduating Senior

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