Advisor Information Newsletter - DRAFT

SPRING 2021

CONNECTING WITH

Collegiate Chapter Advisors

SOUTHERN REGION

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

FOSTERING POSITIVE RELATIONS...

As A Guest On Your Campus

SCHOLARSHIP SISTERHOOD SERVICE

Greetings From The Regional Director

Deidra K. Diaz

SOUTHERN REGION

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

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Letter From

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Director

Collegiate Spotlight: Leadership Team

Kyrsten Sheffield

SOUTHERN REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

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Loni Johnson-Welsch Navy Smith Tia Byrd Sydney Tompkins
Alabama North Florida South Florida North Georgia
State Facilitator State Facilitator State Facilitator
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Ayanna Perrish Dariana Martre Ta'Kiya Moore
South Georgia Tennessee Mississippi
State Facilitator
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Advisor Coordinator Courtney Winn Hamilton

ADVISOR COORDINATOR
SOUTHERN REGION
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Greetings,

As the Advisor Coordinator for the Southern Region, my
responsibility is to provide support to the over 140 advisors that
serve on your campus and in our region. This support includes
but is not limited to addressing questions as they arise, providing
advice regarding advisor-collegiate relationships, sharing best
practices and tips for effective collegiate chapters,
understanding generational differences, and so much more!
Having served previously as a Regional Representative and now
as a chapter advisor, I understand firsthand the importance of having a support structure in
place. As we continue with this 2020-2021 school year and prepare for the one ahead,
please let me know if I can be of service in any way!

Tips for Strong Campus/Advisor Relationships

Over Communicate
Never assume that plans, policies, guidelines, et. are automatically understood. Be sure to
communicate such things to all chapter members, advisors, and appropriate campus
persons regularly and in a timely manner. Consider using multiple communication
platforms in an effort to appeal to the preferences of all (example: email, GroupMe, text,
newsletter, etc.).

Plan Effectively
Create and use a template for event/activity planning. The template should reflect the
required information for campus approval, facility usage, sorority components (committee
name, budget information, corresponding thrust, etc.), timeline, list of required resources,
execution timeline, committee/chapter member responsibilities, and advisor expectations.

Foster Relationships
Schedule a time each semester for the chapter leaders and advisors to meet with campus
officials (example: Director of Student Life, Office of Greek Affairs, etc.). During this
meeting share the chapter's plans for the semester and inquire about how the chapter
can best serve the campus and surrounding community.

Additionally, advisors should schedule a time to meet individually with collegiate members
at least once a year. During this "check-in" time, inquire about school, their experience in
the chapter, and see if there is a need for support. A little talk goes a long way!

Southern Region Colleges and Universities

Alabama

Beta Eta - Alabama State University
Delta Delta - Alabama A&M University

Epsilon Eta - Stillman College
Eta Nu - Miles College

Iota Lambda - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Iota Nu - Mobile Alabama City-Wide
Lambda Zeta - University of Alabama

Nu Omicron - University of Montevallo
Omicron Gamma - University of Alabama in Huntsville

Omicron Mu - Auburn University at Montgomery
Sigma Eta - Samford University

Xi Phi - University of North Alabama
Kappa Upsilon - Auburn University

Tiffany Johnson Cole was initiated into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. through
the Tuskegee Alumnae Chapter in Spring 2006. Since that time she has

remained active and financial serving her chapter in various positions from
committee chair to Treasurer. She currently serves as the Alabama State
Coordinator and is the immediate past Alabama Social Action Coordinator .

Tiffany Johnson Cole is an Attorney with the Law Offices of Robert Simms
Thompson, PC in Tuskegee, Alabama. She handles cases in the areas of
automobile products liability, negligence, wrongful death, trucking litigation,
fraud, and breach of contract. Tiffany made history when she became the first
female judge in the City of Tuskegee as a result of her appointment to the

Municipal Court Bench where she served for 10 years.

Tiffany Johnson Cole, Esq. Tiffany received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Spelman
College and her Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law at Samford
ALABAMA
STATE COORDINATOR University. She is licensed to practice law in Alabama and Georgia.

INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS Tiffany recognizes that too whom much is given much is required and
therefore spends a great deal of time in service to others. She is a member of

the North Florida Child Development Center Board, the Alabama Women’s
Fund Board, and the Alabama A&M Board of Trustees. She is a member of the
Alabama State Bar Association, Alabama Association for Justice, Macon County
Bar Association, the Links Incorporated and Jack and Jill of America. Tiffany was
recognized as one of the most influential persons in Macon County and most

recently named as one of the Women of Shape the State of Alabama.

Tiffany is married to Jermaine and together they share five children.

Southern Region Colleges and Universities

The Bahamas Country

Upsilon Zeta - College of the Bahamas

Theorelle Nottage “The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of
others.”Mahatma Gandhi. This statement has been the true testament of
THE BAHAMAS COUNTRY Theorelle Nottage’s passion for living and giving of herself to her community at
STATE COORDINATOR large. Theorelle Nottage is the Bahamas Country Coordinator and Acting for
Tee Ball, Mississippi State Coordinator of the dynamic Southern Region. She
INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS was initiated in Nassau Bahamas Alumni Chapter in April 2018; and since this
date her lineage in the organization has bloomed. She has remained financial
and active serving on numerous boards within the organization that are not
limited to but include Membership Services, Social Action, Arts and Letters and

the most recent addition of the Technology Committee.

Nottage realized very early that she had a passion for Chemistry. With this
fervor and interest she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at Hartwick
College. Her zest for chemistry and how it would react with other substances in
different environments grew; and on this end she would obtain a Certification
at the University of Florida in Forensic Toxicology. Her drive to educate and
impart her knowledge on our nation’s future leaders pushed her to obtain a
Diploma at The University of the Bahamas in Secondary Education. Nottage is
a Science Educator at Queens College High School where she is the active

Head of Department for Chemistry.

Nottage loves our illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Inc. and has modeled her life
through what this organization is all about sisterhood, scholarship and service.

Southern Region Colleges and Universities

North Florida

Beta Alpha - Florida A&M University Omicron Beta - Edward Waters College
Delta Alpha - Bethune-Cookman University Rho Omega - Jacksonville University

Kappa Epsilon - Florida State University Sigma Alpha - University of North Florida
Kappa Iota - University of South Florida Tau Iota - University of Tampa
Tau Rho - University of Miami
Lambda Psi - University of Florida
Mu Iota - University of Central Florida Xi Epsilon - Florida Atlantic University
Nu Kappa - University of West Florida Zeta Tau - Florida Memorial University

Dr. Marylin Richardson-Pryor is a native of Florida and has earned a Bachelor
of Professional Studies from Barry University, a Master of Science and

Doctorate of Education from Nova Southeastern University in 2008. She has
worked as a Business Education teacher, Dean of students, School Based

Social Worker, and Adjunct Professor for a teacher education program. In her
current position as a School Based Prevention Specialist on Mental Wellness,
she is committed to constantly researching ways to display the interest in the

well being of children and teens. Her greatest reward as a prevention
specialist is seeing the fulfillments of goals and achievement by the student.

Dr. Marylin Richardson-Pryor Dr. Richardson-Pryor became a member of the Fort Pierce Alumnae Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta on April 28, 2007. Since that time, she has chaired many
NORTH FLORIDA
STATE COORDINATOR committees, served as 2nd Vice President, President for two terms and
currently serves as the North Florida State Coordinator. Dr. Richardson-Pryor
INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS grateful and honored to be a member of such an amazing brand on character

and founded on Christian principles.

Southern Region Colleges and Universities

South Florida

Beta Alpha - Florida A&M University Omicron Beta - Edward Waters College
Delta Alpha - Bethune-Cookman University Rho Omega - Jacksonville University

Kappa Epsilon - Florida State University Sigma Alpha - University of North Florida
Kappa Iota - University of South Florida Tau Iota - University of Tampa
Tau Rho - University of Miami
Lambda Psi - University of Florida
Mu Iota - University of Central Florida Xi Epsilon - Florida Atlantic University
Nu Kappa - University of West Florida Zeta Tau - Florida Memorial University

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Brenda Bryant

SOUTH FLORIDA
STATE COORDINATOR

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Southern Region Colleges and Universities

North Georgia

Delta Nu - Savannah State University Sigma - Clark Atlanta University
Delta Rho - Albany State University Sigma Epsilon - Kennesaw State University

Eta - Fort Valley State University Tau Epsilon - Clayton State University
Eta Kappa - Spelman College Theta Phi - Columbus State University
Iota Sigma - Mercer University Theta Sigma - Georgia Southwestern State Universit
Xi Alpha - Georgia Institute of Technology
Kappa Delta - University of West Georgia Xi Eta - Georgia Southern University
Mu Xi - Augusta State University
Zeta Phi - Georgia State University
Nu Tau - Georgia College and State University Zeta Psi - University of Georgia
Omicron Xi - Emory University

Pamela Lee Pamela Lee currently serves as the North Georgia State Coordinator for Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Prior to being appointed to this role, Soror
NORTH GEORGIA Lee served as president of the Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumnae Chapter (SM-
STATE COORDINATOR LAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, from 2015-2019, where she
led the non-profit volunteer organization of more than 750 college-educated
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women serving the communities of DeKalb, Rockdale, Gwinnett, and other
neighboring metro-Atlanta counties.

Under her leadership, SM-LAC conducted a number of substantive,
community-based programs, to include: a debt-free workshop series, which

addresses credit repair and financial freedom; a year-round mentoring
program providing enrichment workshops and activities for nearly 100 middle

and high school students; an annual HIV awareness forum and free testing
event; an annual “Let’s Talk Teal” afternoon tea designed to educate women
about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer; and a series of poignant civil

rights tours to various destinations in the deep south.
Other signature events include ongoing voter registration drives and “Get Out
the Vote” initiatives, in addition to the chapter’s most pristine affair of the year,

the debutante cotillion.

During Lee’s presidency, SM-LAC has awarded more than $80,000 in college
scholarships and has received numerous accolades. Most notably, SM-LAC was

named the extra-large “Chapter of the Year” for Delta Sigma Theta’s entire
Southern Region during the 2015-16 and 2017-18 sororal years.

A Chicago native, Lee is a graduate of Illinois State University, and is a Senior
Business Analyst for Chick-fil-A.

Southern Region Colleges and Universities

South Georgia

Delta Nu - Savannah State University Sigma - Clark Atlanta University
Delta Rho - Albany State University Sigma Epsilon - Kennesaw State University

Eta - Fort Valley State University Tau Epsilon - Clayton State University
Eta Kappa - Spelman College Theta Phi - Columbus State University
Iota Sigma - Mercer University Theta Sigma - Georgia Southwestern State Universit
Xi Alpha - Georgia Institute of Technology
Kappa Delta - University of West Georgia Xi Eta - Georgia Southern University
Mu Xi - Augusta State University
Zeta Phi - Georgia State University
Nu Tau - Georgia College and State University Zeta Psi - University of Georgia
Omicron Xi - Emory University

Vernita Harris Vernita Thomas Harris was recently appointed by the Southern Regional
Director, Deidra K. Diaz, as the South GA State Coordinator on the Southern
SOUTH GEORGIA Regional Leadership team of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In this appointed
STATE COORDINATOR position, she serves as a resource and liaison between regional leadership and

INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS almost 30 chapters in the south, central, and coastal regions of Georgia.
Vernita was initiated into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority through the Theta Phi

Chapter at the, then, Columbus State University/Troy State University-
Columbus GA-Phenix City AL Campus in 2003. There she served in leadership
roles as a chapter officer and committee chair. Upon graduation, she joined
and remains an active member of the Columbus GA Alumnae Chapter, where
she continued to grow as a servant leader; holding several elected offices and
appointed positions. She is the Immediate Past President of the Columbus GA
Alumnae Chapter, having served 2 terms and presiding over nearly 300 local

members.

Vernita T. Harris is currently a Program Director in the Academic Affairs Office
for the Division of Business at Columbus Technical College. She oversees the

development of curriculum and the instructional content design of the
Business Technology AAS Degree, Diploma and Certificate Programs; as well as,
manages the programs budgetary and administrative functions. Vernita holds a
Master’s of Science in Post-Secondary Education, Instructional Technology and

a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management from Troy University. She is
also a Parent Mentor for Muscogee County School District Programs for

Exceptional Students where she works to improve outcomes for students with
disabilities by enhancing communication and collaboration between families,

educators and the community.

Southern Region Colleges and Universities

Mississippi

Alpha Zeta - Talladega College
Delta Epsilon - Alcorn State University

Delta Pi - Jackson State University
Lambda Sigma - University of Mississippi
Mu Nu - University of Southern Mississippi

Nu Beta - Mississippi State University
Omicron Epsilon - Mississippi University for Women

Theta Pi - Rust College

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Telitha Ball

MISSISSIPPI
STATE COORDINATOR
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Southern Region Colleges and Universities

Tennessee

Alpha Beta - Fisk University
Alpha Chi - Tennessee State University

Beta Chi - Lane College
Epsilon Kappa - University of Memphis
Eta Xi - University of Tennessee at Martin
Iota Tau - Middle Tennessee State University
Iota Upsilon - Ausitn Peay State University

Mu Rho - Vanderbilt University
Mu Zeta - University of Tennessee Knoxville
Rho Gamma - Christian Brothers University

Tau Nu - Belmont University
Theta Rho - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Alpha Upsilon - LeMoyne-Owen College

Sandra King Sandra Reni King is a 33-year retiree of the Jackson Housing Authority where
she began as an application specialist, with several promotions in between
MISSISSIPPI and completing her career as Director of Rental Assistance. She is a proud
STATE COORDINATOR
1977 graduate of Tennessee State University with a B.S. Degree in
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in Public Health Administration.

Sandra is an active 30-year, diamond-life member of Jackson TN Alumnae
Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. where she has served as a

member, chair and cochair of various committees and elected offices of
assistant treasurer, recording secretary, first vice president, most recently as

President and currently as past president. Presently, she is serving in an
appointed Regional Leadership position as Tennessee State Coordinator. In
addition to her sorority, she serves as vice president of the Tennessee State
Jackson Chapter Alumni Association, worthy matron of Deborah Chapter #98

Order of Eastern Star, associate conductress of South Jackson District
Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Grand Publicist of Excelsior Grand Chapter,
Secretary of the City of Jackson Community Police Academy Alumni, President
of the 1973 Jackson Central Merry High School Class, a 10 year member and
currently Board Chair of Madison County Foster Care Review Board, a 1 year

Board of Directors member for WoMens Resource and Rape Assistance
Program (WRAP), and a 1 year board member of Madison County Safe Baby
Court. In the 2019-2020 school year, Sandra found time weekly to volunteer
in the Arise to Read Program at Lincoln Elementary School. Finally, she is a
lifelong member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church where she has

served in a number of capacities

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