HATS OFF TO RONALD MASON- President of Jackson State University


"NOISE TALKA"

Mr. Hatedandloved
You know we can all find things to complain about at our respective schools. I'm glad to say that at JSU, our president is not one. I think that most Jacksonians will agree that Ronald Mason is doing one of the best jobs as a college president in the nation right now. From day one of his administration (my freshman year) I have seen constant progress at JSU. Right now on campus, for example, I can name 8 different construction projects that are all in progress simotaniously. This has been the case since Mason has taken the position. You can always SEE something going on, to better JSU. I don't believe that any other president relates as effectively with the students. He has an open door policy, whereas any student can walk into his office and voice concerns or suggestions. The brother, simply, gets the job done. I for one count us as lucky to have Ronald Mason as our president. Hat's off to the nations #1 President RONALD MASON.

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The MASON PROFILE:
Since Ronald Mason has been named president of Jackson State University:

*Support Infastructure for the "JSU Metro Jackson Parkway" has been completed. (Parkway to be completed in fall of 2003)

*JSU Palisades @ E-City, a luxurious student apartment complex is under construction.

*The Dollie Robinson Liberal Arts Building has been completed.

*The support infastructure for the Walter Peyton Athletics Complex has been completed. (Complex to be completed in spr. 2004)

*A New 2.1 million dollar Business building is under construction. (to be completed Spr. 2003)

*Phase One of the JSU Master Plan is under way (to be completed in Spr. of 2003)

*3 Campus-wide landscaping improvement projects have been completed.

*A new graduate student dormitory has been completed.

*Construction is to begin in Fall of 2002 on new Womens Housing facility.

*The demolishion of 45 sub-standard structures near the campus of JSU has been completed. (25 additional to be completed by summer 2002).

*The completion of the JSU E-CENTER, (technology development) situated on 33 acres of land, 3 miles from the main campus.

*JSU has gained a research partnership with NASA. New facility to be built starting fall 2002.

*The construction of the new center for student life to begin in Spr. 2003.

...and the list goes on.
 
I must agree that Mason has JSU on the move. That campus sure could use the beautification.

Now if I can get him to get an A.D. who'll fire some sorry arse head coaches, I'll be aight.
 



I'm not one to rain on somebody's parade, but I've got a simple question. Better yet a statement:

None of the projects listed above were conceived and initiated by Ronald Mason. All of the construction projects were schemed and planned years ago. They just happen to be in the construction phase now. The JSU Master Development Plan is several years old. And the JSU Parkway idea is probably old enough to drive (by now). You should understand that the procurement and construction process for Mississippi Universities moves at a snail's pace. It takes years for plans to be developed and approved, and studies done, and money allocated, and property acquired, and contracting bids let. The actual construction is easily 3-5 years away.

And while I'll say that I don't have any significant complaints about Mason's ability, the truth of the matter is that the progress that's going on currently, was started before he was hired. Don't let the 'timing' of these project fool you.

We've yet to see Mason's Vision for the University. There haven't been any new or majorly-revised Projects started since he came. But like all Jacksonians, we're patient.


But if you want to give thanks for leadership, planning and vision, I suggest you thank James Lyons or Bettye Fletcher. They're more responsible for the construction you see happening than Ronald Mason.
 
Uhhhh I am not trying to cause any trouble, but uhhhhh shouldn't this be over there ------------------------------> in the BB Den? :confused:
 
Originally posted by SAME OLD G
Uhhhh I am not trying to cause any trouble, but uhhhhh shouldn't this be over there ------------------------------> in the BB Den? :confused:

I thought the same thing.. But maybe they want everybody to know....I don't have any secrets..
 
I agree with you

Originally posted by Taylor-Made'90

But if you want to give thanks for leadership, planning and vision, I suggest you thank James Lyons or Bettye Fletcher. They're more responsible for the construction you see happening than Ronald Mason.


You took the words out of my mouth :tup:
 
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