Patterson to be inaugurated April 5  

Patterson came to CSC from the University of North Alabama in Florence. His six-year administrative progression at the University of North Alabama included service as associate vice president for enrollment management, chief enrollment officer, and chief enrollment officer and special assistant to the president for diversity and inclusion with responsibility for both enrollment management, academic programs and centers, and diversity and inclusion.

Speakers include Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System Paul Turman, Rev. Tunde Oladimeji, George Klein, Clayton Riesen, Dr. Mathew Brust, Kate Pope, and Dr. JoAnne Owens Nauslar. Dr. James M. Pruett, a retired academic and business manager, will deliver the keynote address. Pruett and Patterson became friends while working together at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Other speakers include CSC alum Jovan Mays, who will deliver an inaugural poem, and students Cooper Reichman, Brianna Smith, and Aubree Quast. Additionally, students and faculty will provide musical accompaniment to the ceremony. Sophia Oladimeji will sing the national anthem, while the Chadron State College Band under the direction of Dr. John Wojcik will perform the fanfare and processional composed by CSC Professor Dr. Michael Stephens. And, under the direction of Dr. Joel Schreuder, Chadron State College’s Concert Choir and the Chadron Community Chorus will perform a choral interlude.

Delegates representing academic institutions are invited to march in the academic procession that will begin in the Student Center. In case of inclement weather, the march will gather on the second floor of Memorial Hall. Those intending to march should complete the online RSVP form.

All guests are invited to a reception at the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning at 4:30 p.m. Transportation will be provided from Memorial Hall to the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning for those who need it.

The Inauguration webpage includes details about donating to the President’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund. Donations will support innovative initiatives, foster partnerships, and enhance cutting-edge curriculum development. The webpage also includes information about other inauguration activities including the celebration of C-Hill’s 100^th anniversary.