About Us

The Efferson Student Union and Activities Staff is dedicated to improving the quality of campus life for all Florida A&M University students. We achieve this by providing quality programs and activities that allow students to develop as individuals and find their place in the larger campus and world communities.

About Efferson Student Union & Activities

Efferson History
The student union is named after H. Manning Efferson. Efferson was a native of South Carolina who earned a master's degree from Columbia and came to FAMU as a math instructor in 1924.
Efferson went on to serve as head of the math department, dean of liberal arts and dean of students before being tapped as interim president from July 1949 to April 1950, between the presidencies of William Gray and George Gore.
He retired from FAMU in the early 1960s and died in 1972; FAMU named its student union building for him in 1975.
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Role of the College Union
The college union advances a sense of community, unifying the institution by embracing the diversity of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. We bolster the educational mission of the institution and the development of students as lifelong learners by delivering an array of cultural, educational, social, and recreational programs, services, and facilities.
By any form or name, we serve as the heart of the campus community and create a welcoming environment by:
⇒ Operating as a student-centered organization that engages in shared decision making and holistic development through employment and involvement.
⇒ Advocating for inclusivity and equity, fostering respect, and affirming the identities of all individuals.
⇒ Educating students in leadership and social responsibility and offering firsthand experiences in global citizenship.
⇒ Providing gathering spaces to encourage formal and informal community interactions that build meaningful relationships.
Traditionally considered the living room, the college union enhances the student experience and cultivates an enduring connection to the institution.

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Staff Directory

Cateatra Mallard
Director, Efferson Student Union, Activities
P: (850) 599-3400 E:

Ms. Felicia Barnes
Assistant Director, Efferson Student Union, Activities

Assistant Director, Student Organizations
P:(850) 599-3400 E: felicia.barnes@famu.edu

Areas of Responsibility:

Clubs & Organizations Registration
Rattler Round-Up Trainings and Sessions
iStrike System Management
Advisory Training

Ms. Vernita Brown
Administrative Assistant
P: (850) 599-8720 E: vernita.brown@famu.edu

Areas of Responsibility:
• Facility/Set Market Payments and Billing
• Business Operations
• Financial Management

Vacant
Administrative Assistant
P: (850) 599-3400 E:

Areas of Responsibility:
• Front Desk Operations
• Business Operations

[Vacant]
Coordinator, Volunteerism,
P: (850) 412-7830 E: percy.henry@famu.edu

Areas of Responsibility:

Service Learning/Volunteer Hours
Service Projects
Fang Leadership
Volunteer Fair

Mr. Melverton Walters
Coordinator, Recreation
P: (850) 599-8081 E: melverton.walters@famu.edu

Areas of Responsibility:

Galimore Lanes & Billiards
Rattler Den
Evening Operations
Rattler's Den Courtyard

Mr. Edward Kincheon Jr.
Coordinator, Fraternity & Sorority Life
P: (850) 599-3400 E: edward.kincheon@famu.edu

Areas of Responsibility:
Membership Intake
Fraternity & Sorority Advisement
Council Oversight (NPHC, CIO, PFC, MIC)
Programming, Training & Education
Community Assessments

[Vacant]
Coordinator, Campus Activity Board
P: (850) 599-3400 E:

Areas of Responsibility:
• CAB Advisement
• Parents & Family Weekend
• Welcome Week

Charles Grant
Union Facilities Manager
P: (850) 599-2580 E:charles1.grant@famu.edu

Areas of Responsibility:
• Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial
• Reservation Management and Guest Services
• Move-&-Set Up

Hours of Operation

Main Office:
Monday – Friday | 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday | Special Events

Break Hours | Winter and Spring Break

CLOSED

Summer Hours:
Monday – Friday | 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday | Special Events

Rattler's Den:
Monday – Friday | 12:00 p.m.-9pm

Saturday-Sunday | Special Events

Galimore Lanes And Billiards
Open Daily 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

About Us

About Efferson Student Union & Activities

Efferson History

Role of the College Union

By any form or name, we serve as the heart of the campus community and create a welcoming environment by:

Student Activities Staff Directory

Hours of Operation