Mississippi on November 1, 2022, after having served in the interim role since July I am also deeply committed to creating an unapparelled student life and leadership experience. He became the vice president of student affairs in February 1993 after holding various positions, including assistant director of student activities, assistant vice president and dean of student development. on the Board of Directors for the Hattiesburg Boys and Girls Club and has been a trustee and was named the universitys Most Outstanding Doctoral Student in the field in 1985. A Waynesboro, Ms. native, Howard attended Jones College, where he worked as a writer and editor on the Radionian staff before graduating and attending the University of Southern Mississippi. Before the existence of a specialized teaching college, instructors were required to travel throughout Mississippi in preparation for teaching their students. After he wrote letters about educational integration to the local paper, he was twice arrested on trumped-up criminal charges; he was eventually convicted and sentenced to seven years in the state prison. University; Jackson State University; Mississippi State University including the Mississippi Cook University Union. Professor Dr. Teresa Welsh graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern Mississippi with a B.A. Kelly L. Lucas serves as vice president for research at The University of Southern Do you want to know who is behind the Student Printz Newspaper? By the early 1960s, national pressure was growing to integrate Mississippi's institutions of higher learning. work in true partnership with the USM faculty and staff to guide our university toward National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship. I am honored and humbled to accept this appointment from the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees to become the 11th president of our beloved University of Southern Mississippi, said Dr. Paul. This effort was encouraged by Dr. Shelby Thames when he was executive vice president of USM. of Southern Miss, that they are in touch with the short-term and long-term needs and These two Southern Miss alumni have displayed courage, conviction and integrity through this process. Mississippi (USM). Barnes & Noble pays $1.5million in annual rent on this facility. New president of University of Southern Mississippi Joe Paul sat down for a 45-minute interview with Mississippi Today on Tuesday. and services that enhance the quality of life for the University community, including . In the 20142015 school year, the university opened Century Park South, another gated living community with three residence halls and the campus's new student health center. The tornado formed in western Hattiesburg and continued into Southwestern Alabama. HATTIESBURG, Miss. 29.14% Out of State. The University of Southern Mississippi Office of International Admissions 118 College Drive #5151 Hattiesburg, MS 39406 USA. at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM). Judith Wilde, a professor at George Mason University who studies presidential searches, described searches like this: "It's sort of like in the 'Wizard . [citation needed] It operates the Southern Miss Wind Ensemble and the USM Symphony Orchestra,[74][citation needed] which has enjoyed soloists such as singers Renee Fleming and Ray Charles, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Itzhak Perlman, violinist Joshua Bell, flautist James Galway, clarinetist Anthony McGill, trumpet player Doc Severinsen, and tenor Plcido Domingo. 2018 marked the 13th annual Richard McCarthy Lecture Series, wherein students and the community at large could participate in a broad range of events and programming from panel discussions to roundtables focusing on war and the effects it has on the societies surrounding it.[51]. and Sport Coaching Education (M.S. [49], The University of Southern Mississippi offers more than 250 clubs and organizations, as well as intramural athletics and special events. The tornado destroyed two buildings and damaged six others. Clients Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with members of the University community, including the President, the Provost, Department Heads, Vice . Paul, who is serving a four-year term with an annual salary of $650,000, discussed his priorities including enrollment, especially at USM Gulf Park; maintaining the university's top-tier research status; and fundraising, along with the need to increase the . with The Atlanta Consulting Group, a Fortune Top 50 management consulting firm. A well-known Southern Miss alumnus who previously dedicated 40 years of service to Paul possesses the qualities, experience and relationships Southern Miss needs to In addition to the in-person Listening Sessions held on the campuses, the Board also The largest organizations based on student membership include the: Student Government Association, African-American Student Organization, Southern Miss Activities Council, The Legacy Student Alumni Association, and Baptist Student Union. As a result, black students Gwendolyn Elaine Armstrong and Raylawni Branch were enrolled without incident in September 1965. James Oliver Eastland was an American attorney, plantation owner, and politician from Mississippi. relations, which includes the USM Foundation and Southern Miss Alumni Association. by Bobby Harrison June 30, 2022 Joe Paul will serve as interim president at University of Southern Mississippi. HATTIESBURG, Miss. and are active members of Trinity Episcopal Church. He has served as Board Chairman for the greater Hattiesburg Known as Eagle Dining on campus, Aramark operates multiple eateries on campus as well as four Provisions on Demand (POD) locations, which are small retail operations similar to convenience stores. . As interim president, Paul said he worked to advance student recruitment, re-invigorate student life in a post-pandemic environment, share the Southern Miss story, support intercollegiate athletics as a new member of the Sun Belt Conference and helped to push the universitys $150 million capital campaign closer to its goal three years before completion of the campaign. He has also served as board chairman for the Greater Hattiesburg Area Development Foundation, as a Board Trustee for the Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System, as president of the Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, as a trustee for the Hattiesburg Public School District and as a member of the board of directors for the Hattiesburg Boys and Girls Club. Joe Paul, Ph.D., will take the reigns as Interim President of The University of Southern Mississippi on July 16 to replace President Rodney Bennett, who announced his plans to step down from . A formal announcement will take place as part of on-campus activities related to the football game on Thursday, Oct. 27, when the Golden Eagles take on the Ragin Cajuns of the University of Louisiana. In neighboring Louisiana, the holiday is widely observed at all levels of public and private education. Paul, who is serving a four-year term with an annual salary of $650,000, discussed his priorities including enrollment, especially at USM Gulf Park; maintaining the university's top-tier research status; and fundraising, a the public universities in Mississippi, including Alcorn State University; Delta State Cannon earned a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy from Clemson University. In its first session, Mississippi Normal College had a total enrollment of 876 students, and stood for "clean, pure, efficient lives."[9]. He has also been president of the Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, intercollegiate athletics as a new member of the Sun Belt Conference, and help to However for each pillar, only institutions ranked in the top 500 overall or the top 500 in this pillar have a publicly visible score Key statistics $10,937 On-campus Room and Board (1) $36,033 Salary after 10 years (1) "Spring Commencement Ceremony Features Special Honor for Clyde Kennard", "University of Southern Mississippi to award posthumous degree to Clyde Kennard", "Hunting Homosexuals at Southern Miss: 19551965; Analyzing the Journals of William D. McCain", "African American Student Organization Reunion set for August 30 Sept. 1 | Southern Miss Now", "Forbes America's Top Colleges List 2022", "Table 20. [28] After Thames resigned, by 2009, U.S. News & World Report again ranked the university as in the upper portion of "Tier 3.". Notable changes included: replacement of the quarter system with the semester system, creation of the Polymer Science Institute, reorganization of the university's 10 schools into six colleges, affiliation with Conference USA, establishment of the School of Nursing as a college; the implementation of online classes; and an expansion of the Gulf Coast campus. Allyson G. Easterwood serves as vice president for finance and administration at The college's fifth president, State Archivist Dr. William David McCain, was installed in 1955 and worked to expand Mississippi Southern College. By WDAM Staff. Universitys campuses and teaching sites. The University of Southern Mississippi was founded on March 30, 1910, as Mississippi Normal College, a teacher-training school. We will chase audacious goals with passion and persistence. and received a masters degree in communication and management from Southern Miss Our Southern Miss grit will prevail.. 19 team in the Associated Press (AP) College Poll. In 2011, the Golden Eagle football team finished as the No. Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, Dean of the School of Medicine UMMC Biography University of Mississippi Medical Center Jim Zook University of Southern Mississippi names Dr. Joe Paul as president, One dead, one in critical condition after Biloxi shooting, Margaritaville officials hold job fair to fill in positions for Paradise Pier, Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley report to prison, TRAFFIC ALERT: Portion of Hwy 90 in Gulfport closing for tramway construction, TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on I-10 in Gulfport creates congestion, Wesley's Wednesday Morning First Alert Forecast, Jackson woman honored on 100th birthday by state, local, and national officials, South Mississippi Mental Health Resources. [33] The new logo was very popular, and was placed on sports venues, advertising, and all merchandise. The University of Southern Mississippi was pleased to welcome back a well-known alumnus who dedicated 40 years of service to his alma mater when the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning named Dr. Joseph S. Paul as the University's 11th President. [32], In 2003, Southern Miss replaced their attack eagle logo from the 1990s with an eagle head logo. as a new member of the Sun Belt Conference, and helping to push the Universitys $150 Bynum, who served as the president of Mississippi Valley State University, before being named the 11th president of JSU, made $225,000 at Valley. Bennett, the school's first African American president and the first African American president of any predominately white university in the state, announced the decision Friday. The building is named for William D. McCain, former Mississippi state archivist and long-time president of The University of Southern Mississippi (1955-1975). go forward with its R1 research designation and move to the next level. student recruitment, continuing to re-invigorate student life in a post-pandemic environment, Since the removal of the state flag, protests to bring back the flag have become common Sunday occurrence on the Hattiesburg campus. of student activities, assistant vice president and dean of student development. Mississippi. McCain, USM and state leaders recognized the state needed to integrate to appeal to businesses from outside the state. Filed in Resignations on February 8, 2022 Rodney Bennett, who has served as president of the University of Southern Mississippi since 2013, announced that he will step down from his post at the end of his contract in June 2023. A spirit of shared governance will be front and center for me. As Interim President,Dr. Paul has worked to advance student recruitment, re-invigorate aggressively sharing the Southern Miss story, supporting intercollegiate athletics It called this complex the USM Harrison County Resident Center. On February 10, 2013, an EF4 wedge tornado tore through the Southern Miss campus, causing tens of millions of dollars in damage. [5] the Mississippi Economic Council. issued an online survey to allow as many students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community (WDAM) - Joe Paul, Ph.D., will serve as the 11th president of the University of Southern Mississippi. The Department of Theatre and Dance has been active in the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival at times recently placing first in various areas of the national competition. Department of Audit in the Higher Education Division. In addition, he was a senior consultant with The Atlanta Consulting Group, a Fortune Top 50 management consulting firm. University of Mississippi ( BA) University of Mississippi Scool of Law. Videos of the Listening Session and the results of the online survey are posted on The Southern Miss basketball team is a one-time champion of the NIT tournament. The University of Southern Mississippi International Student and Scholar Services 118 College Drive #5151 Hattiesburg, MS 39406 USA. There is no one more trusted, 1983 - 1987. 29.14% of Southern Miss students come from out of state, and 8.15% come from out of the country. Here's how you know The announcement will be at 3:00 p.m. in the Ballroom at the Thad Cochran Center on the USM Campus in Hattiesburg. The School of Leadership is housed within the College of Business and Economic Development at The University of Southern Mississippi and operates on the Coastal USM campus in Long Beach, Miss. His tenure was characterized by a significant increase in the quantity of research conducted at the university. with which I have approached these first four months. Thames avoided laying off any University employees after the storm, although the Gulf Park campus alone sustained over $100million in damage. from Tennessee State University in Educational Administration. Area Development Foundation and as a Board Trustee for the Mississippi Public Employees the right person to fill the role on a permanent basis, said Trustee Gee Ogletree, Copyright 2022 WDAM. Proceeding Number 91164745", "Logo Showdown: Iowa Hawkeyes Clips Southern Miss Golden Eagle", "College Logo Showdown: Hawkeye vs. Golden Eagle David Lizerbram & Associates", "It is official, Southern Miss has a new logo", "USM to appeal Army's decision to close it's [, "USM Army ROTC not alone in falling short: Alcorn, JSU-MSVU also below required number", "U.S. Army Delays Closure of Southern Miss ROTC Program", "The University of Southern Mississippi Visitors", "Flower growers depend on roses (04-01-2002)". ", I believe the USM faculty will be pleased with the selection of Dr. Paul as our next Paul is well-known to the campus community and truly needs no introduction, said Trustee Tom Duff, co-chair of the Board Search Committee. With that He was inducted into the University of Southern Mississippi Retirement System. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Chad Driskell serves as vice president for external affairs at The University of Southern members to participate as possible. By the fall of 1965 both Ole Miss and Mississippi State University had been integrated the former violently, the latter peacefully. two grandsons. In 2009, however, the university decided to close its Jackson County Center and consolidate course offerings at other teaching sites on the Gulf Coast. It offered programs leading to degrees at the baccalaureate and graduate levels. The Bay St. Louis native earned a bachelors degree in communication and Pinebelt program and has served on a statewide basis in leadership positions with Point Cadet Teaching Site, located in Biloxi. The fall terms run from September to December. the Mississippi Economic Council. In all fairness, I admit that we are not encouraging Negro voting," he said. Middle Tennessee State University (B.S, M.Ed., Ed.S.) In 1954 the United States Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that segregation of public schools was unconstitutional. [72] M.M. University of Southern Mississippi names Dr. Joe Paul as president Joe Paul, Ph.D., will serve as the 11th president of the University of Southern Mississippi. Paul previously served the university as a student affairs administrator for more than 40 years. This roughly coincided with the height of the Shelby Thames controversy, when he fired tenured professors for "dissension". The campus police department was instructed to prevent or quickly stop any incident against the two black students. to assure all that I will attack these next four years with the energy and urgency positions as associate vice chancellor of student affairs and dean of students. 2023 The University of Southern Mississippi. As interim president, Paul said he worked to advance student recruitment, re-invigorate student life in a post-pandemic environment, share the Southern Miss story, support intercollegiate athletics as a new member of the Sun Belt Conference and helped to push the universitys $150 million capital campaign closer to its goal three years before completion of the campaign. (AP) University of Southern Mississippi alumnus and longtime administrator Joe Paul has been chosen. (By contrast, Tulane University in New Orleans released approximately 25% of the staff. theUSM President Search website. as a fund raiser (2015-2016), as Citizen Service Coordinator for the City of Hattiesburg USM, as an executive assistant to the president, in which he managed all outside political Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? 2023 The University of Southern Mississippi. Between 1955 and 1965, USM along with its president, William D. McCain, infringed upon the civil rights of Gay and Lesbian students. push the Universitys $150 million capital campaign closer to its goal three years co-chair of the Board Search Committee. Thames also negotiated a financially favorable food services agreement with Aramark (who will donate $9million to university construction projects). His current salary $375,000 is a boost of $150,000 . Charles Pickering in Jones County, MS. Charles Willis Pickering Sr. (born May 29, 1937) is an American attorney, politician, and jurist who served as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi and . Earlier this year, Southern Miss President Rodney Bennett announced his plans to step down from the university before the end of his contract. I am especially grateful to the presidential search committee co-chairs, Board President Tommy Duff and Trustee Gee Ogletree. These two Southern Miss alumni have displayed courage, conviction and It is important to note that twelve of these bowl games have resulted in a victory for the Golden Eagles. Paul has worked with include UPS, RJR Nabisco, Ohio-Edison, Stennis Institute, US While many USM students attend Mardi Gras celebrations, the majority of students use the four-day weekend to prepare for mid-term exams or visit family and friends. in 1978. He became the vice president of student affairs in February 1993 after holding various positions, including assistant director of student activities, assistant vice president and dean of student development. The organization was later renamed as the African American Student Organization (AASO) in the 1990s. [34] In August 2011, the US Patent and Trademark Office denied the trademark. [10] His enrollment was accomplished after white rioting and use of federal troops to end the violence. Gulf Coast Student Service Center Teaching Site: located in Gulfport, this became the interim site of the Gulf Park campus following Hurricane Katrina, from 2005 to 2012. It existed since 1973 and was accredited the status 'Public Rose Garden' by the All-American Rose Selection Inc. in 1975. Mrs. Margaret E.Grant is an Author, Teacher, a mother of two and a Guidance Counsellor of over 30 years experience helping children 11-18 years successfully navigate the rigours of secondary school.<br>She received her undergraduate degree from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus and her Masters Degree in School Counseling and Personnel Services from University of Southern . As most students were away for Mardi Gras break and there were advanced warnings of the tornado, there were no fatalities and few injuries on campus. Vice President for Finance and Administration. and as an executive coach and strategic advisor for the Blue Hen Consulting Agency. management and leadership for business, industry and education. Student athletic, fraternity, and political leaders were recruited to keep the calm and protect the university from the kind of negative publicity that Ole Miss had suffered during rioting against Meredith's enrollment. Toby Barker. The University of Southern Mississippi is now hiring a Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning and Management in Hattiesburg, MS. View job listing details and apply now. Seafood, The Gulf of Mexico University Research Collaborative and the Walter Anderson a shadow of a doubt that he is the right person to guide the University into its next Way of Southeast Mississippi. A member of the Republican Party, he was the 31st Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi from 2008 to 2012 and 40th State Auditor of Mississippi from 1996 to 2008. football game on Thursday, October 27, when the Golden Eagles take on the Ragin Cajuns Fame in 2000. I recognize Dr. Pauls energy, relationships, affection and years of service to Southern Miss have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is the right person to guide the University into its next chapter of leadership and excellence in teaching, service and research in the state and nation.. BOARD OF TRUSTEES NAMES DR. JOE PAUL AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI. Dr. Aubrey K. Lucas is an American academician, and the former President and current President Emeritus of the University of Southern Mississippi.Lucas received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi and attained his Ph.D from Florida State University.In 1975, Lucas became the 6th President of the University of Southern Mississippi. [44][45][46][47] Due to the large number of rare roses found in the rose garden, plucking out a rose is against college policy, and getting caught currently results in a fine of $500. The Bay St. Louis native earned a bachelors degree in communication and political science from USM in 1975, graduating magna cum laude from the University Honors College. Founded on March 30, 1910, the university is a dual campus institution, with its main campus located in Hattiesburg and its other large campus Gulf Park located in Long Beach. In October 2005, the Faculty Senate of the Gulf Park campus passed an official resolution of appreciation. Paul holds a Ph.D. in administration of higher education from the University of Alabama and was named the universitys Most Outstanding Doctoral Student in the Field in 1985. industrial and organizational psychology, a Master of Arts in elementary education science from USM in 1975, graduating magna cum laude from the University Honors College, We have work to do in growing the enrollment, maximizing our impact on our Mississippi Gulf Coast and ensuring the continued growth of our research enterprise, said Paul. Dr. Joseph S. Paul began his service as the 11th President of The University of Southern The Golden Eagle football team has also competed in twenty-four bowl games throughout the course of the program's history. Dr. Paul holds a Ph.D. in administration of higher education from the University of in 1985. . As the school developed its curriculum and departments, its name changed to reflect its progress: in 1924, to Mississippi State Teachers College, and in 1940, to Mississippi Southern College. In 2004, the USM Faculty Senate expressed their grievances to Thames after the allegations were heard. University of Southern Mississippi President Rodney Bennett has announced he is stepping down at the end of his contract, which expires in 2023. There are two four-week accelerated summer terms. Average Geographic Diversity. He has also been president of the Hattiesburg Area Education Foundation, McCain's intentions were to purge the campus of all sexual impurities. a recipient of the Women in Higher Education Tennessee Women of Achievement Award. The Gulf Park College for Women in Gulfport, Mississippi, opened in 1921. Several productions from USM have been selected for performance at the Region IV (Southeast) festival; two productions (Catfish Moon & The Rimers of Eldritch) have been invited to the national KC/ACTF festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.. Tori BowieTrack & Field Olympic gold medalist, Phil BryantGovernor of Mississippi, 20122020, Brian DozierBaseball player, 2015 All-Star, Ray GuyAmerican football player, punter, NFL Hall of Fame, Jeffery HammondMajor General (retired), U.S. Army, Brett FavreAmerican football player, 11-time Pro Bowler, Hall of Fame, Frances E. Lee American academic, Professor of Politics at Princeton University, Steven PalazzoMember of U.S. House of Representatives, 2011present, Clarence WeatherspoonBasketball player, NBA, Mike L. Edmonds, 14th President of Colorado College[75], "Southern Miss" redirects here. million capital campaign over the top. Clients [37] The programs were to be ended by the end of the 20142015 spring semester, but the universities attempted to appeal the decision. In addition, he was a senior consultant with The Atlanta Consulting Group, a Fortune Top 50 management consulting firm. 1 man killed, another injured following drive-by shooting in Walthall Co. First Alert Forecast: warm, windy Wednesday ahead of late storm risk, Dozens gather for crime and safety meeting in the Fondren community, Jackson woman honored on 100th birthday by state, local, and national officials, Mother seeking information on her missing 16-year-old son, Request a First Alert Weather School Visit. But when Clyde Kennard, a black Korean War veteran, attempted to enroll at Mississippi Southern College in the late 1950s, McCain made major efforts with the state political establishment and local black leaders to prevent it. Former Southern Miss president Rodney Bennett talks about legacy Rodney Bennett 'satisfied' with USM's growth during 10-year tenure Lici Beveridge Hattiesburg American View Comments 0:04 1:29. During the Listening Sessions held on the campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, the campus community spoke clearly and passionately about why Dr. Joe Paul is unquestionably the right person to fill the role on a permanent basis, said Trustee Gee Ogletree, co-chair of the Board Search Committee. and beyond.. McCain's direct involvement in this abuse of the justice system is unclear. all programs that support student welfare and development. of Marine Resources where she was responsible for ensuring the agency was using the Honors College, and received a masters degree in communication and management from [18], In 1969, the Afro-American Cultural Society (AACS) was founded. Pinebelt program and has served on a statewide basis in leadership positions with The University of Southern Mississippi ranked 218th in the United States and 735th in the World 2022 overall rankings, plus got TOP 50% in 66 academic topics. There are 19 fraternity and sorority houses.[61]. Videos of the Listening Session and the results of the online survey are posted on the USM President Search website. USM's 17 sport programs participate in NCAA Division I athletics, mainly as members of the Sun Belt Conference. Paul and his wife Meg reside in Hattiesburg, MS, and are active members of Trinity Episcopal Church. Regular events include the Jazz and Blues Festival held on the Long Beach campus, performances by the theater, dance and music departments, and exhibits presented by the art department. Dr. Pauls vision of how a university operates. Prior to re-joining USM in December The university does not hold classes on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. 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