TAMPA, Fla. – Hoping to forge a stronger relationship with alumni of Bethune-Cookman College, College President Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed addressed the 37th annual National Alumni Association convention here June 17th to share her plans and vision for the historic institution.
Dr. Reed’s message resounded many of the over 100 alumni in attendance. One attendee, Deb Threet of Atlanta, Ga., called the experience a “life changing event.”
“Not only does Dr. Reed have a vision, but it is a vision that gives the alumni `real’ ownership and self-empowerment,’’ said Deb Threet. “Her vision is not what SHE is going to do for B-CC, but what WE are going to do together.”
“Dr. Reed did a marvelous job of addressing the alumni,’’ said John Douglas of Brandon. “It was the perfect opportunity for her to develop a relationship of trust with the alumni. There’s no doubt that B-CC will go a long way under her leadership. She knows how to get to job done.”
During her address, Dr. Reed touched upon many major concerns, including SACS accreditation, College staffing, and the ambitious $13 million gifts initiative for a training center for the Wildcat football team.
“We really need to mobilize all the alumni and make this happen,’’ said Robert DeLancey of Port St. Lucie.
“We can not turn our backs on Bethune-Cookman … the more people become involved, the sooner a change for the good will come,’’ said Marilyn Jordan of DeLand. “Dr. Reed is an awesome leader and we must get on board.”
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