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

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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:

Agriculture & Food Sciences

Arts & Sciences

Education

Engineering &Technology

Health Sciences

Management & Public Administration

Transformation for Worthy Service

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