Kristopher T. Byes was the one of the newest Residential Directors for Savannah State University's University Housing and Residence Life Staff. Being hired for the Spring 2015 semester, his contract was terminated during the following summer . During his one semester, he became the advisor for the National Society of Black Engineers Savannah State Chapter, and for the Autumnal Semester of 2015, he planned for an organization called Gentleman Qualities, where the purpose would be to create outstanding men and uplifting students of Savannah State University and citizens of the world. He also planned to create a Male Initiative movement for the freshman males who would have stayed in Richard R. Wright Residence Hall in order to give them a successful start into their college careers. This petition is to bring this great man full of ideas back to the university. Please show this man support by signing the petition. Please promote this on Twitter and Instagram #SSU #BringBackByes
Note:This petition is not meant to bring any negative connotations to Savannah State. It is meant to show Byes how much of a positive influence he was on people's lives.
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July 13, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by the way so many of you have stepped up to honor the impact Kristopher left on our campus. This momentum is entirely a reflection of how much he meant to this community and I am just humbled to be a small part of it.
Reached 100 supporters
July 13, 2015
40 Comments
Mr. Byes is an phenomenal person he's went out of his way several times to help me and others that stayed in Tiger Court. How can you let someone go that's only been there one semester ? It's not fair. He's impacted SSU in a GREAT way and I think he should be brought back!
The Gamma Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi would not have done so well with in our return without the advocacy of Mr.Byes. Please allow not only a great friend, but an awesome organizational leader back to the campus. Thank you
Mr.Byes was by far the best RD anyone could have the residents of tiger court 2014-2015 felt safe while he was there he brought our building together creating the best tiger experience an incoming freshman could have please bring him back he brought life and light to our campus SSU just wouldn't be the same without him
Kris Byes was the best RD. Not only did he help many students realize their dreams and goals but he taught me that it is okay to not fit in. And no matter what people will love me for me in time. Mr. Byes taught me so much in his time here and he impacted lives everywhere. He is such an inspiration to many of the student body and he definitely added to the betterment of the campus. We want Kris back!
Mr. Byes has been an great advisor for our organization The National Society of Black Engineers. He has been helping us tremendously to make our vision for our organization a great one. Bring Mr. Byes back!!!
Your changed the narrative for yoing black men and you will continue to.
letting this man go would be one of the biggest regrets the university ever made. He brings fresh ideas that helps the young minds of black men and women stay on the straight path to success. He is also a excellent advisor to our organization
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Kristopher T. Byes was the one of the newest Residential Directors for Savannah State University's University Housing and Residence Life Staff. Being hired for the Spring 2015 semester, his contract was terminated during the following summer . During his one semester, he became the advisor for the National Society of Black Engineers Savannah State Chapter, and for the Autumnal Semester of 2015, he planned for an organization called Gentleman Qualities, where the purpose would be to create outstanding men and uplifting students of Savannah State University and citizens of the world. He also planned to create a Male Initiative movement for the freshman males who would have stayed in Richard R. Wright Residence Hall in order to give them a successful start into their college careers. This petition is to bring this great man full of ideas back to the university. Please show this man support by signing the petition. Please promote this on Twitter and Instagram #SSU #BringBackByes
Note:This petition is not meant to bring any negative connotations to Savannah State. It is meant to show Byes how much of a positive influence he was on people's lives.
Updates
July 13, 2015
I am honestly overwhelmed by the way so many of you have stepped up to honor the impact Kristopher left on our campus. This momentum is entirely a reflection of how much he meant to this community and I am just humbled to be a small part of it.
Reached 100 supporters
July 13, 2015
40 Comments
Chris's firing was ill-advised, inappropriate, unprofessional and a terrible injustice. His MINISTRY with the students is critically needed at Savannah St, where he is able to connect with students in real ways. Even if there were legal grounds for firing him (which there is not) there is a way of doing things that is right. Firing someone and giving them 2 days to move unethical and a poor reflection of the leadership and admin at Savannah st.
Mr. Byes is an phenomenal person he's went out of his way several times to help me and others that stayed in Tiger Court. How can you let someone go that's only been there one semester ? It's not fair. He's impacted SSU in a GREAT way and I think he should be brought back!
The Gamma Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi would not have done so well with in our return without the advocacy of Mr.Byes. Please allow not only a great friend, but an awesome organizational leader back to the campus. Thank you
Mr.Byes was by far the best RD anyone could have the residents of tiger court 2014-2015 felt safe while he was there he brought our building together creating the best tiger experience an incoming freshman could have please bring him back he brought life and light to our campus SSU just wouldn't be the same without him
Kris Byes was the best RD. Not only did he help many students realize their dreams and goals but he taught me that it is okay to not fit in. And no matter what people will love me for me in time. Mr. Byes taught me so much in his time here and he impacted lives everywhere. He is such an inspiration to many of the student body and he definitely added to the betterment of the campus. We want Kris back!
Mr. Byes has been an great advisor for our organization The National Society of Black Engineers. He has been helping us tremendously to make our vision for our organization a great one. Bring Mr. Byes back!!!
Your changed the narrative for yoing black men and you will continue to.
letting this man go would be one of the biggest regrets the university ever made. He brings fresh ideas that helps the young minds of black men and women stay on the straight path to success. He is also a excellent advisor to our organization
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Chris's firing was ill-advised, inappropriate, unprofessional and a terrible injustice. His MINISTRY with the students is critically needed at Savannah St, where he is able to connect with students in real ways. Even if there were legal grounds for firing him (which there is not) there is a way of doing things that is right. Firing someone and giving them 2 days to move unethical and a poor reflection of the leadership and admin at Savannah st.