Tennessee State University - Tennessean Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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The President Of Tennessee State University Otis L. Floyd was named the fifth president of Tennessee State University during the quarterly meeting of the State Board of Re- gents held March 19-20 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Floyd, who has served as interim president since July 1986, was recommended for the post by Board of Regents Chancellor Thomas Garland following interviews with two other candidates. The recom- mendation received unanimous approval from the I2-member Board of Regents. The 59 year-old MeNairy County, Tennessee, native came to TSU from Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where he served as vice president for administration. He was a mem- ber of the Middle Tennessee State Universl'ty administrative team from 1981 to 1986. Other administrative positions held by Floyd include assistant su- perintendent of instruction, Hardin County School System; Director of EEOP, Tennessee Department of Education; Director of Field Services and Learning Resources, Tennessee Department of Educa- tion and Deputy Commissioner of Education, Tennessee Department of Education. Floyd holds degrees from Lane College tB.A., 195m, Tennessee State University tEd. M., 196m and Memphis State University 03d. D., 1930 . He has? been involved in a number of professional and civic organi- zations over the years. Among them are the National Education Association, Middle Tennessee Education Association, Southern As- sociation of Colleges and Schools, the Murfreesboro Rotary Club, Boy Scouts of America and the United Way. Floyd is married to the former Mildred M. Moore. They have four children. Since assuming the presidency, Floyd has established several imme- diate priorities. They include increased recruitment of students, ex- panded research and extended services, support for academic pro- grams, campus beautificatiOn and revitalization, improved servnces and programs for students, and emphasis on teamwork throughout the University. 12

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State Thomas Garland. Chancellor Board .. Of Regents 1987-88 Members The Honorable Ned McWherler Mrs. Gwen Awsumb Governor of Tennessee Mr. Howard E. Bond Jackson, Tennessee Mr. William Farris Memphis, Tennessee Dr. J.D. Johnson Oak Ridge, Tennessee Honorable Charles Smith Comm. of Education Mr. David V. White Sevicrville, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee Mr. Clifford 830' Henry Maryville, Tennessee Mr. Thomas J. Ingram Nashville. Tennessee Mr. Richard Lewis Nashville, Tennessee Honorable A.C. Clark Comm. of Agriculture Judge Ed. Williams, 11! Johnson City, Tennessee Judge William Beach Clarksville, Tennessee Mr. Ross Faires Oneida, Tennessee Dr. Arliss L. Roaden Nashville, Tennessee Mr. Hubert McCullough Nashville, Tennessee Mr. J. Howard Warf Hohenwald, Tennessee Ms. Abby Eblcn Studcm Regent Uprmns- i J

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