Jackson State University April 13, 2016 Meyers addresses Mississippi House after resolution saluting her leadership By L.A. Warren Celebrating her fifth year at Jackson State University, President Carolyn W. Meyers addressed Speaker Philip Gunn and the Mississippi House at the Capitol this morning after she was formally recognized for her "outstanding leadership, dedication, commitment and meritorious and prolific service" to Mississippi and beyond. In response to lawmakers who presented her with a resolution, Meyers, flanked by her Cabinet, saluted the House for "all you do to enable the realization of our dreams and aiding the reality of our promise to give students the best education." In addition, Meyers said, "We're preparing leaders for the rest of the 21st century." She acknowledged that the accomplishments also are a result of her leadership team, faculty and staff. "This business of education benefits all of Mississippi and takes all of us to make an impact," she said. In part, House Resolution No. 22 cited her "invaluable service to the state of Mississippi," noting several of her initiatives, including: ? Expanding the number of campuses ? Increasing course offerings for evening, weekend and online studies ? Initiating the implementation of the nation's largest freshman iPad distribution ? Rebranding the university ? Opening a Veterans Center, Office of Community Affairs and Welcome Center Overall, Meyers said the recognition was not just a special tribute for her but to all involved in "giving our students what they deserve." She said success occurs only when you enlist people who are willing and courageous enough to follow visionary leadership because everyone benefits. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-592-4820 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.