they finally reversed the decision and wynn is coming back to campus. i cant thank you enough for sticking with this and helping us get her job back where it belongs. we won but lets keep an eye on things to make sure she gets everything she needs for her …
July 21, 2015
Final supporters
Professor Cassandra Wynn devoted 19 years to Johnson C. Smith University, an HBCU. Students and friends were informed that her contract was not renewed and she will not be returning for the Fall 2015-16 school year. During her time at JCSU, Wynn put together the Alumni Forum which was an event that gathered current students and alumni to meet and for alumni to share tips on career development, landing a job, improving resumes and their success after graduation. Wynn was not only a professor, but an advisor and mentor as well. She was in charge of the school newspaper and helped students land great internships. This past semester, Wynn helped a junior student land an internship with The Charlotte Post where she got to cover a story on President Obama. Johnson C. Smith let go of a professor that pushed her students, demanded the best and had connections with the community for internships and careers.
To all JCSU students, some of you probably didn't see eye to eye with her but she did her job and believed in every student. "Even students that I failed are showing concern on Facebook," Wynn said. "I love you students and I've been honored."
Wynn was a woman with experience, connections and ambition for students.
"I would have liked to stay there three more years and retire with dignity," Wynn said.
Wynn doesn't even have health insurance anymore and without a job has no way to pay for her medicine. This happens to teachers all the time. She was an African American professor with EXPERIENCE in communication arts, helping minority students become successful with their dream careers! As students, family and friends we need to take a stand.
Sign this petition to help JCSU students get their professor back ! According to the Common Data Set report on jcsu.edu, the grand total of all students enrolled in 2014-2015 was 1,402. If our signatures beat the amount of students enrolled, that should send our message beyond the Comm Arts department.Think about our education and the education of future students.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
June 18, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
June 8, 2015
98 Comments
Ms. Wynn was the professor that helped keep me in college. She pushed me to be my best and was a great role model. She helped me secure internships and assisted me with landing a job in my field right before graduation. This is a huge loss to the university.
I am a 1998 graduate with a bachelor of arts degree in communications. This is deplorable. Trim the fat somewhere else. What we need more of is responsible media personnel and she can help make that happen!!!
I owe my entire professional journalism career to Professor Cassandra Wynn. She is one of the first people I call every time I do something new in my career. To not renew her is unconscionable because she should have tenure.
Ms. Wynn is one of the few professors at JCSU that I feel played a vital role in my development to become a professional in the communications field. To not bring Ms. Wynn back is to fail the Communications Department. Listen to the voices of the STUDENTS and think about what those who are PAYING to attend JCSU want!
Without the guidance of Ms. Wynn, I would've never written my first book. She taught me how to be a writer and JCSU can't afford to allow Ms. Wynn to go!
She is an amazing professor and mentor and helped me while I was in College.
What a remarkable professor that truly does demand the best and will push students to reach that mark. You made an impact on me and I continue to embrace values you taught me with youth within the Charlotte community. I thank you for your professionalism and drive and hope JCSU will honor and value top professors like you and will bring you back.
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they finally reversed the decision and wynn is coming back to campus. i cant thank you enough for sticking with this and helping us get her job back where it belongs. we won but lets keep an eye on things to make sure she gets everything she needs for her …
July 21, 2015
Final supporters
Professor Cassandra Wynn devoted 19 years to Johnson C. Smith University, an HBCU. Students and friends were informed that her contract was not renewed and she will not be returning for the Fall 2015-16 school year. During her time at JCSU, Wynn put together the Alumni Forum which was an event that gathered current students and alumni to meet and for alumni to share tips on career development, landing a job, improving resumes and their success after graduation. Wynn was not only a professor, but an advisor and mentor as well. She was in charge of the school newspaper and helped students land great internships. This past semester, Wynn helped a junior student land an internship with The Charlotte Post where she got to cover a story on President Obama. Johnson C. Smith let go of a professor that pushed her students, demanded the best and had connections with the community for internships and careers.
To all JCSU students, some of you probably didn't see eye to eye with her but she did her job and believed in every student. "Even students that I failed are showing concern on Facebook," Wynn said. "I love you students and I've been honored."
Wynn was a woman with experience, connections and ambition for students.
"I would have liked to stay there three more years and retire with dignity," Wynn said.
Wynn doesn't even have health insurance anymore and without a job has no way to pay for her medicine. This happens to teachers all the time. She was an African American professor with EXPERIENCE in communication arts, helping minority students become successful with their dream careers! As students, family and friends we need to take a stand.
Sign this petition to help JCSU students get their professor back ! According to the Common Data Set report on jcsu.edu, the grand total of all students enrolled in 2014-2015 was 1,402. If our signatures beat the amount of students enrolled, that should send our message beyond the Comm Arts department.Think about our education and the education of future students.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
June 18, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
June 8, 2015
98 Comments
I am floored. She was hard and fair. She knew we as black children needed to be greater than our white counterparts. She instilled a discipline that lead me to gain my fellowship back home. She was amazing. Infini
Ms. Wynn was the professor that helped keep me in college. She pushed me to be my best and was a great role model. She helped me secure internships and assisted me with landing a job in my field right before graduation. This is a huge loss to the university.
I am a 1998 graduate with a bachelor of arts degree in communications. This is deplorable. Trim the fat somewhere else. What we need more of is responsible media personnel and she can help make that happen!!!
I owe my entire professional journalism career to Professor Cassandra Wynn. She is one of the first people I call every time I do something new in my career. To not renew her is unconscionable because she should have tenure.
Ms. Wynn is one of the few professors at JCSU that I feel played a vital role in my development to become a professional in the communications field. To not bring Ms. Wynn back is to fail the Communications Department. Listen to the voices of the STUDENTS and think about what those who are PAYING to attend JCSU want!
Without the guidance of Ms. Wynn, I would've never written my first book. She taught me how to be a writer and JCSU can't afford to allow Ms. Wynn to go!
She is an amazing professor and mentor and helped me while I was in College.
What a remarkable professor that truly does demand the best and will push students to reach that mark. You made an impact on me and I continue to embrace values you taught me with youth within the Charlotte community. I thank you for your professionalism and drive and hope JCSU will honor and value top professors like you and will bring you back.
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I am floored. She was hard and fair. She knew we as black children needed to be greater than our white counterparts. She instilled a discipline that lead me to gain my fellowship back home. She was amazing. Infini