Principal Investigator:
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Dr. Robbie Melton
Vice President of Technology Innovation Strategies |
Dr. Robbie Melton is our Principal Investigator for HBCU C2. In addition, she serves as Interim Provost and Vice President for Technology Innovation Strategies and is a tenured professor at Tennessee State University. Dr. Melton serves as a global researcher and international consultant for Emerging IOE (“The Internet of Everything”) Smart Mobile Technology of mobile devices, smart phone-tablets, wearables, smart gadgets and tools, and mixed reality of VR and AR. She formerly served as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Emerging Technologies for the Tennessee Board of Regents and the primary developer and chief administrator for the system-wide Regents Online Degree Programs. Her tributes include 2019 USDLA Hall of Fame, 2018, Distinguished Women of Legend, 2017 OLC Leadership, 2016, WCET Life Time Achievement, 2014 Top 30 Technologists, 2013 Apple Distinguished Educator, 2012 Top Fifty Technology Innovator; and 2012 WOW EdTechnology Awards. She was a featured speaker at the UNESCO Mobile Learning Symposium. She is known as an ‘Appologist’, for her extensive research of best practices with mobile devices (smartphone, tablets, wearables, and the creation of a Mobile App Resource Center). Currently serving as the UNICEF Teacher Education Technology Trainer for the Country of Malawi (Africa) in the use of mobile devices with limited internet and power.
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Leadership:
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Dr. Robin Blackman
Senior Program Executive Director |
Dr. Robin Blackman is our Senior Program Executive Director of HBCU C2 at Tennessee State University. She directs and implements a national teaching and learning initiative that promotes innovation, educational equity, and aims to address community challenges using app design and Apple’s Swift programming language. Dr. Blackman has 29 years of experience in information technology, instructional design, training, teaching (Information Systems and Education), and higher education administration. Previously, Dr. Blackman provided strategic leadership, for all aspects of information technology, supported faculty, students, and staff in the development, delivery, and utilization of instruction and instructional content to classrooms, educational outreach sites and online courses, and coordinated and supported the technology needs of faculty (over 400), staff, and students in a statewide online degree program through e-Learning academies, workshops, and hardware/software training. Dr. Blackman finds the greatest joy in spending time with family and friends.
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Mr. Tevin Noel
Senior IT Manager |
Mr. Tevin Noel is our Senior IT Manager for HBCU C2 and Ellucian. He is responsible for overseeing the technology for all C2 partners and providing technology vision and leadership in developing and implementing the organization-wide C2 IT infrastructure. Tevin is a dedicated higher education professional with over 12 years of experience in information technology, student affairs, and enrollment management. He has a broad knowledge of enterprise applications, business applications, business process improvement, housing management systems, student staff selection & training, advising student organizations, student registration, financial aid, crisis management, student conduct, facilities & budget management, and payroll. He is a big advocate for HBCUs and lives by the quote, “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is the noblest; Second, by imitation, which is the easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” Tevin loves to travel, cook, watch Marvel movies, play tennis, and find hidden brunch spots in his free time. His lifelong goal is to retire early and to inspire and help others achieve their goals.
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Dr. Denise Malloy
Executive Director for Training
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Dr. Denise S. Malloy is our Executive Director of Training for HBCU C2. She is an Apple-certified iOS trainer with 25+ years of collegiate teaching and professional development trainer experience. Dr. Malloy's training experience began 18 years ago at the University of Memphis and Southwest Tennessee Community College while teaching sociology courses. Dr. Malloy has received many hours of professional development training and is vested in testing mobile and innovative technologies worldwide.
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Support Staff:
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Mrs. Dorothea Gadsen
Administrative Assistant
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Mrs. Dorothea Gadsen is our Administrative Assistant for HBCU C2, serving as the first point of contact for HBCU C2 and our C2 partners. Dorothea has provided administrative leadership in the higher education profession for 20+ years. She is retired from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) with 29 years of extensive experience in outpatient healthcare and student support services. Dorothea is well-versed in procurement guidelines and processes. She has been proficient in coordinating campus-wide initiatives on behalf of the MUSC President's office, the Division of Education and Student Life, and the Office of Student Programs and Diversity. She has experience advising MUSC's Student Government Association, Multicultural Student Nursing Association, and the Multicultural Student Advisory Board, and is adept as administrator of the University Honor Council. Dorothea understands the importance of maintaining collaborative relationships across university schools and communities to ensure diversity recruitment, retention, and academic success. Dorothea is a native of Charleston, South Carolina, and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She received the 2017 MUSC President Values in Action Award for Integrity. Dorothea believes, "It's not the load that breaks you down; it's the way you carry it." – Lena Horne
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Mr. Marc Aupont
Lead iOS Developer
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Mr. Marc Aupont is our Lead iOS Developer for HBCU C2. Marc is a first-generation Haitian-American and father of 3 amazing kids. After 12 years of working in Fin-tech, he transitioned into mobile software development when Swift was announced in 2015. His passion for technology led him to move from Orlando, FL to NYC in 2017 where he started multiple meetups teaching programming. Marc has been a champion for inclusion and diversity within developer communities for many years. Marc has worked to create opportunities for technical growth in the Swift community by organizing meetups for beginners, sharing his own experience and expertise through mentorship programs, working collaboratively with HBCU students on app development, and more. His hobbies include: working on side projects involving electronics and hardware, serving as a music director at his local church, as well as weekend road trips to random destinations with his family.
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Dr. Nicole Arrighi
C2 Professional Learning Coach/Curriculum Specialist
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Dr. Nicole Kendall Arrighi is our C2 Professional Learning Coach/Curriculum Specialist & Faculty for HBCU C2. In addition, she serves as Assistant Dean of Teacher Education at Tennessee State University. Dr. Arrighi has additional appointments as the Faculty Athletic Representative and NCAA Division 1 Council member for the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), HBCU C2 Curriculum specialist for the National Center of Smart Technology, ACUE Facilitator, adjunct professor for Trevecca Nazarene University, and online instructor for the Tennessee Board of Regents – TNeCampus (including 8 years as a faculty mentor).
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Mr. Jamarco Lang
Branding Specialist
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Mr. Jamarco Lang is is a visionary in graphic design and brand architecture. With a decade of experience in visual arts, Jamarco has elevated brands to new heights. As our Branding Specialist for HBCU C2, he merges passion with purpose, crafting identities that resonate and inspire. From iconic logos to immersive brand experiences, Jamarco's inventive approach and meticulous precision make him a standout in this industry.
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Dr. Carlos Beane
Faculty |
Dr. Carlos Beane is our Faculty for HBCU C2. In addition, he is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied and Industrial Technologies at Tennessee State University. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Computer and Information Systems Engineering. He has been teaching computer programming for more than 20 years. His area of research includes Networked Control Systems, Mechatronics, Cyber Physical System, Digital Twin Technologies, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
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Ms. Brittany Davis
Graduate Assistant
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Ms. Brittany Davis is our Graduate Assistant for HBCU C2. She is pursuing her master's in occupational therapy from Tennessee State University. Brittany has a strong desire to help others and believes that technology can be an excellent aid in making people's daily lives better. Apart from her academic and professional pursuits, Brittany also enjoys indulging in her hobbies, which include writing poetry, playing games, and traveling to different states.
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