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Everyone has a story
Central State University (CSU) is built on three pillars: service, protocol and civility. “These tenets shape the culture of our proud institution and they apply not only to students, but to faculty, alumni, administration, and staff as well,” explains CSU President Dr. Cynthia Jackson- Hammond. “Service means how we use our experiences and education to better our communities; protocol means understanding and following the rules and regulations of life; and civility means showing respect, integrity and a strong character in every interaction.”
Beginning her career in education as a high school English and Communications teacher in her home state of Louisiana, Cynthia says she never dreamed she would one day become president of the 2,100-student university in Wilberforce, Ohio.
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“I always had a plan for my career and this role just happened to insert itself into that,” she recalls. “I love talking with the students and listening to their stories –
because everyone has one. Each day, CSU students are adding new chapters to their life story and it’s our job as educators to facilitate the creation of those chapters. That’s the most important part of my job.”
In July 2012, Cynthia became the eighth president of CSU. She is the first female to be appointed to the role in the institution’s rich 131-year history. Under her leadership, CSU has developed its Six Compelling Priorities that guide the university: provide a quality academic/collegiate
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As President of Central State University, life-long educator Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond is making great strides in providing high-quality and affordable education for students from all economic backgrounds.
experience for all students; focus on targeted student enrollment; improve retention rates; reduce time to degree completion; develop graduates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions for advanced studies and professional careers; and increase efficient and effective institutional operations.
“To ensure program quality, we have achieved four new accreditations across the respective colleges; we have gathered valuable state and national partners to support the
Madame President and cabinet.
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