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 | The 1976 Charter Society of the Theta Omicron Foundation is presented in honor of the founding of the Theta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. On May 8, 1976, the Theta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was chartered at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The charter members, from diverse backgrounds, united to form a chapter that has grown and prospered over the years. The Theta Omicron Chapter became the 205th chapter in the Fraternity. Over the years, more than 250 individuals have been initiated into Kappa Alpha Psi through the Theta Omicron Chapter. | ||||||
Thank you to all who contributed to the success of the 1976 Charter Society. As of 12-31-2018 the 1976 Charter Society is no longer accepting new members.
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 Howard C. Barnhill Sr.1916-1996 | Howard C. Barnhill Sr. was initiated into the Alpha Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity in 1938. He graduated from NC A&T State University in 1938 with a degree in biological sciences. He continued his studies at North Carolina Central University where he earned a Master’s degree in education. He furthered his studies and commitment to education at UNC-Chapel Hill where he also served as a clinical professor in the school of Public Health. While at UNC, Mr. Barnhill also served as Chapter Advisor for the Theta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. He served as a role model to the chapter members with his dedication to education, leadership, community service, and achievement. He contributed greatly to his community, our state, and our nation. In 1982, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., bestowed upon him the Laurel Wreath award, its highest member recognition, based on his outstanding achievements. Mr. Barnhill’s commitment to education, community, and achievement include serving as a North Carolina state legislator representing House District 60 for five terms, Province Polemarch of the Middle Eastern Province of Kappa Alpha Psi, Polemarch of the Charlotte Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, member of the Board of Trustees for North Carolina A&T State University, President of the NC A&T State University Alumni Association, and Public Health Coordinator for the Charlotte and Asheville Area Health Education Centers. | ||||||
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 Hayden B. Renwick1935-2009 | Hayden B. Renwick was initiated into the Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity in 1956. He graduated from Johnson C. Smith University in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree where he also served a captain of the football team. He joined the military after which he returned to North Carolina to begin his 30-year career in education. He earned his Master’s degree in education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill while also serving as chapter advisor for the Theta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. At the UNC, Mr. Renwick served in admissions and the College of Arts and Sciences. He held roles to include Assistant Director of undergraduate admissions, Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. In those roles, and due to his unswerving commitment to education and underrepresented communities, the university achieved unprecedented outcomes relating to minority admissions, retention, and graduation rates during his tenure. Mr. Renwick’s impact included leading the Office of Student Counseling to initiate the Minority Advisors program that matched up academically successful upperclassmen with first-year minority students for peer mentoring. Another was the creation of an annual academic awards program recognizing minority students with a cumulative 3.0 or higher grade point average. Finally, to honor his life and legacy, the University of North Carolina launched The Renwick Initiative with a planned endowment of $250,000 to provide continued support for the programs he implemented during his tenure. He completed his career in education at Fayetteville State University in the role of Associate Vice Chancellor and then at Winston-Salem State University as Special Assistant to the Chancellor. Mr. Renwick was the recipient of various honors and awards to include induction into the Sports Hall of Fame at both Johnson C. Smith University and Horton High School, honorary memberships in both the Order of the Old Well and the Order of the Golden Fleece at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was twice named the Top Administrator at UNC by the Black Student Movement, and was named the recipient of the Harvey E. Beech Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award by the UNC General Alumni Association. | ||||||
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 Dr. Archie W. Ervin | Dr. Archie W. Ervin, earned his Ph.D. in educational organizations and policy studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1999. He currently serves as Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to his appointment at Georgia Tech, he completed a twenty-four year career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill including serving as Associate Provost and Chief Diversity Officer at the University from 1999 to 2010. Dr. Ervin was initiated into the Durham (NC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity in 1995. Later, he was elected as Vice Polemarch and then Polemarch of the Durham (NC) Alumni Chapter. Dr. Ervin initially served as the campus advisor to the Theta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and later served as the Fraternity’s sixth chapter advisor for ten years. During his tenure as chapter advisor, the chapter frequently garnered Middle Eastern Province awards for Best Chapter, Scholarship, and Service. Dr. Ervin is a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and continues to support “Achievement” in every field of human endeavor. At Georgia Tech, Dr. Ervin is a member of the President’s Cabinet and is responsible for identifying institutional priorities that advance the Institute’s inclusive excellence agendas for faculty, staff, and student populations. He has also served as Georgia Tech’s inaugural Vice President for Institute Diversity since 2010 where he oversees the ADVANCE Program; Center for the Study of Women, Science, and Technology; GoSTEM Hispanic/Latino/a outreach grant; LGBTQIA Resource Center; Implicit Bias Workshops; Leading Women@Tech; Inclusive Leaders Academy; and the recently established Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion and Staff Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement units. Dr. Ervin was honored as a recipient of the Massey Award and the Harvey E. Beech Award, two of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s highest awards. He was also inducted as a member of the Order of the Golden Fleece and recognized by the Black Student Movement for his service as advisor for ten years. Dr. Ervin is a founding member of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) the largest professional association of higher education chief diversity officers and was recently re-elected to his second two-year term (2018-2020) as President of NADOHE. | ||||||
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 | The Legacy Society provides donors with a way to support the Theta Omicron Foundation with planned giving. A planned gift is any major gift made in a lifetime or at death as part of a donor’s overall financial and or estate planning. This can be accomplished most simply by naming the Theta Omicron Foundation in your will or trust or as a beneficiary of applicable assets. A planned gift may take the form of cash, appreciated securities/stock, real estate, partnership interests, life insurance proceeds, a retirement plan, etc. Donors may gain tax
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