There is an innovative Panther on the prowl, ready and willing to assist in elevating the student body. Steve Ransom, an extremely witty gentleman, is the new Director of Student Activities. Ransom received both his undergraduate degree in Telecommunications and master’s in College Administration from Indiana University.
While attending IU, Ransom was a resident assistant as well as a graduate resident advisor, and is therefore familiar with activities that students encounter while on campus.
Ransom worked at Miami University in Ohio where he served for 16 years as the Director of Student Activities. Ransom has since relocated to Pantherland with knowledge of the importance of being responsive to students’ emerging needs and concerns in a timely fashion.
Upon visiting Prairie View A&M University, Ransom felt the need to contribute to the rich tradition. He revealed that, “Being a part of a Historically Black University has special significance.” Ransom expressed his excitement to have already met several enthusiastic and driven students here at Prairie View.
Ransom plans to interact with students in order to gain knowledge of what types of activities would be of interest. He feels that focus groups would allow for student voices to be heard. Ransom also believes that it is essential for students to be intellectual and practice critical thinking.
He aims to incorporate more events reminiscent of the evening that Panthers spent with Dr. Cornell West. Other areas of concentration for Ransom are weekend activities and homecoming.
Ransom has an open door policy and is anxious to hear what Panthers have to say. With the help and support of the students, Ransom hopes to enhance the proud tradition of this university.