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I wish we could respect each other for who we are, and not what we think they are.

Growing up in the Ball Park community of Elon, Janice was always acutely aware of her differences. Segregation was the norm, creating an intense divide among schools and communities.

It was not uncommon for Janice to be the first and only Black administrative assistant where she worked, but her presence paved the way for more conversations and opportunities for people of color.

Janice’s career at �þ��� (then Elon College) began when she was asked to interview for the administrative assistant in the Office of Cooperative Education, a position she held for five years. This was the beginning of her selfless dedication to Elon’s students, particularly the Black community, where she acted as a mentor for 35 years. She wore many different hats, working in the Office of Auxiliary Services, Student Health and Wellness, and as the Vice President and the Dean of students. Her commitment to �þ��� and the Black student community changed the school for the better, and a building was later renamed in her honor.