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To Celebrate the Contributions of Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston to The Ohio State University and Congratulate her as President Elect of Norfolk State University
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WHEREAS, Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston led the Office of Student Life at The Ohio State University for more than 10 years. Since she joined Ohio State, Dr. J, as she is affectionately known, has created and shaped the extraordinary student experience for countless Buckeyes; and
WHEREAS, Dr. J is trained as a psychologist and holds a bachelor’s degree in biology, psychology, and general science; a master’s degree in psychology; and a PhD in psychology; and
WHEREAS, Under Dr. J’s leadership, student organizations have grown by 39 percent, 81 percent of undergraduate students have engaged in some type of involvement activity, Buck-I-SERV, Ohio State’s alternative break program, has grown to one of the largest in the nation, the Ohio Union has opened its doors to hundreds of thousands of visitors, the student affairs development program has gained more than $29 million in donations and pledges; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Adams-Gaston’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity and desire to help others reach their fullest potential shines brightest in many aspects, even her office. Dr. J’s Office of Student Life has been named one of the nation’s “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” for the fifth year in a row; and
WHEREAS, Dr. J has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Diamond Honoree Award from the ACPA-College Student Educators, the highest honor of ACPA for her transformative contributions to the field; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby Honor, Recognize and Celebrate the Contributions of Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston to The Ohio State University.