The mission for the division is to prepare all science majors to become knowledgeable agents of change as well as capable, creative and responsible citizens of independence and integrity. Furthermore, the division seeks to provide an atmosphere in which each science major can develop his/her intellectual capacity to a maximum by sharing in learning experiences which result in the acquisition of scientific knowledge, techniques and skills.

The Division of Natural Sciences offers programs of study designed to provide fundamental training in the Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Mathematics for students planning careers in industry, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, allied health, industrial hygiene and safety, government, computer science, environmental sciences, engineering and research.

In addition, the mission is to expand the resources and improve existing facilities in order to better prepare science majors for gaining admission to professional and graduate schools as well as careers in the health professions, engineering, computer science, industrial hygiene and research. The objectives of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics are as follows:

• To foster a general knowledge of the world and an understanding of broad concepts in the natural sciences;
• To present the basic, underlying concepts of science as it influences daily living;
• To prepare students for careers in science, mathematics and engineering;
• To develop a command of appropriate communications skills appropriate for functioning effectively in mathematics and the sciences;
• To promote students' professional development through advanced technology, library resources and from use of publications related to their discipline;
• To promote the development of students ethical and moral perspective;
• To prepare our students to serve as mentors;
• To prepare our students with a basic understanding of research and its utility in the world of work; and
• To offer our students a diverse education utilizing the environment, community and team building.

Department of English and Writing Center
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH & WRITING CENTER

Department of Journalism and Mass Communications
DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATIONS

Foreign Language program
FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Department of International Studies and Study Abroad
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES & STUDY ABROAD

Division
Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics – Dr. Gloria E. Payne, Chair

Departments
Biological and Physical Sciences - Dr. Renata Dusenbury, Head
Mathematics and Engineering – Dr. Kenneth Jones, Head

Grants
NSF HBCU-UP – Mrs. Sheila Spence, Coordinator
Dr. Kim Luckes, PI
Dr. Gloria E. Payne, Co-PI
Mrs. Marlyn Moore, VOSAT Director
Dr. Marvin Thompson, Director of Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Center Coordinator
Mrs. Carole Morning, Program Evaluator
Mr. Jerry Bogan, Resource Center Technologist
(MEAMP) Mid-Eastern Alliance For Minority Participation
Dr. Gloria E. Payne, Campus Coordinator Ms. Marquette Davis, Administrative Assistant

Department Staff

Mrs. Sheila Spence PHS 116 Ext. 4017
Mr. Jerry Bogan PHS 011 Ext. 4281
Ms. Marquette Davis PHS 113a Ext.4154
Dr. Marvin Thompson PHS 004 Ext. 4071
Mrs. Marlyn Moore PHS 219 Ext. 4458