Tennessee State University - Tennessean Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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Dr. Otis L. Floyd Interim President 1 986-87

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Office of the President Tennessee State Unlveralty 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashvllle, TN 37203 President's Message It is a privilege to contribute by way of this message in the 1986u87 'Iermessean; we censider this edition to be very special. This publication well highlights the activities and individuals which hallmark the year at 'IEnnessee State University. In addition. it captures and presents 1986-87 in the context of the University's distinguished 75-year history. A perspective emerges for appreciating the pastw-as the foundation for our present and beyond. As Tennessee State University recognizes its 75th anniversary, we celebrate time-honored traditions and an institutional character unique among sister colleges and universities. The thousands of individuals who over the years have benefited from their association with the University reflect upon the value of their experience. We stand in tribute to the institution which progresses by addressing the higher education needs of the ever-changing society it exists to serve. On behalf of the University family, we thank the Eaculty and students who dedicated their efforts and talents so evident in the production of the 1986-87 Tennessean. We cormnend them for a job well done! Otis L.

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Dr. Otis Floyd J13, vice-president for administration at Mid- dle Tennessee State University, assumed duties as interim presi- dent of Tennessee State University on June 16, 1986. Dr. Floyd succeeded interim president Dr. Roy F. Peterson, who has returned to the Kentucky Higher Council as an administrator. President Floyd is originally from McNairy County, Tennessee, and was born on February 16, 1928. He received his bachelofs degree in social science from Lane College, Jackson, Tenn., mastefs degree in Administration and Supervision Tennessee State University, and Doctorate degree in Administration and Supervision from Memphis State University. He served as vice president of administration at Middle Tennessee State Universi- ty since October 1984. He served as executive assistant to the president at Middle Tennessee State Universny, from 1981-1984. His wealth of knowledge in the field of education and ad- ministration has enabled him to serve as Director of Field Ser- Vices and Learning Resources, Tennessee Department of Educa- tion, 1973-1975, Deputy Commissioner of Education for Ten- nessee Department, 1975-1979 and Commissioner of Educa- tion, 1978-1979. He does not limit his expertise in education and administra- tion, but also lends himself to various community and profes- sional organizations such as the Murfreesboro Rotary Club, United Way and Guidance Center Board of Directors He is a Sunday School teacher, Scout Master, Boy Scouts and a member of the stewardship and fmance committees of the Methodist Church. He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, National Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, American Association of School Administrators and Tennessee School Board Association. He was instrumental in developing various federal programs for the Hardin County.r school system. He is married and has four children 9- Reginaid, Otis III, Sylvia and Paulette.