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News from September 2005
Faculty/Staff Fund Drive Tops Both Goals!
Clayton State Faculty and Staff – you did it!!! You met both of our goals for the Faculty/Staff Foundation Fund Drive. In fact, you surpassed both of them!
Clayton State Selectedas Academic Mascot for Sequoyah Middle School
Clayton County’s Sequoyah Middle School has chosen Clayton State University as one of its academic mascots.
Clayton State SBDC Director Heading to Mississippi to Assist Katrina Victims
Cecil McDaniel, area director of the Clayton State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), has volunteered to spend the next two weeks in the Gulfport, Ms., area, assisting Hurricane Katrina victims with Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan packaging.
Dr. James Patterson to Speak on Recent American History in Spivey Hall, October 11
Distinguished American historian and Ford Foundation Professor of History at Brown University Dr. James T. Patterson will be coming to Clayton State University on Tuesday, Oct. 11 to give a presentation based on his new book, Restless Giant: The United States from Watergate to Bush v. Gore.
Clayton State Nursing Student Stacey Clements Returns From Biloxi
Clayton State University senior nursing student Stacey Clements (Stockbridge) recently returned home after eight days in Biloxi, Ms., as a volunteer nurse.
Student Center Renovation Starts
The renovation of the Clayton State Student Center (which, in another life, was once the Clayton State Library) began Friday, Sept. 16.
David Heflin Joins Clayton State as Vice President of Business & Operations
David Heflin has joined the administration of Clayton State University as vice president of Business & Operations.
Stockbridge’s Stacey Clements Reports from Biloxi – “Like Nothing I Had Ever Seen Before"
Clayton State University senior nursing student Stacey Clements has lived the ultimate clinical trial.
Clayton State Nurses Serve in Mississippi
Two teams of 12 nurses each left the campus of Clayton State University on Sept. 6, bound for the State of Mississippi to take part in the disaster relief effort in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Number One for 2005/06 – Improve Student Success
“This year our number one initiative is to improve student success.”
That’s what Clayton State President Dr. Thomas K. Harden told his faculty and staff audience at Thursday’s annual State of the University Address in Spivey Hall.
On the heels of the 2004/05 academic year, one he termed a “very productive year,” Harden looked ahead to the 2005/06 academic year and announced the establishment of two committees.
Clayton State Adds Dean of Retention and Student Success to Office of Academic Affairs
One of Clayton State University’s Strategic Planning Themes refers to the importance of student-related programs that, “will focus on cultural, social, and intellectual development of both commuting and residential students. Such services and programs make the University more attractive to full time residential students and improve the retention of all students.”
Clayton State President Speaks to County Collaborative’s First Economic Summit
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Clayton Summit Speakers (from left to right) |
Clayton State University President Dr. Thomas K. Harden spoke to an audience of some 75+ interested Clayton County business, civic and educational partners on Aug. 26 as part of the newest initiative by Commission Chair Eldrin Bell to build a collaborative and ignite the county’s economic engine.
Clayton State Constitution Day to Open with NARA Historic Display
Clayton State University’s celebration of the upcoming Constitution Day will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 7 when a special historic display, on loan from the National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) Southeastern Regional Archives, will open in the Clayton State University Center.
Constitution Day at Clayton State
Clayton State University’s celebration of the upcoming Constitution Day will incorporate no less than seven events for students, faculty, staff and the public. Spread over 10 days to give everyone a chance to participate, Clayton State’s Constitution “Day” will include civic engagement opportunities, public displays and presentations and a voter registration drive.
Back to School Means Record Numbers for Clayton State
For the start of the 2005/2006 Academic Year, “back to school” also means a record number of students and faculty for Clayton State University.
News from Augut 2005
Clayton State Partners With Circuit Rider Archivist Program
The Circuit Rider is coming to Georgia and Clayton State.
Dr. Randall Gooden is the Circuit Rider for the Georgia Archives, working throughout the state and serving as an assistant professor of History at Clayton State University, with his teaching load beginning in 2006.
Clayton State University Through the Years – Homecoming Oct. 15
Clayton State University is getting ready for a very special Homecoming 2005 on Saturday, Oct. 15. This will be the University’s first Homecoming as Clayton State University and the theme of this year’s event reflects the changes the school has experienced “Through the Years.”
Clayton State to Establish Study Abroad Program in Veracruz
Clayton State University students can strengthen their Spanish skills while exploring the modern architecture and ancient ruins of Mexico in May 2006, when the University will offer its first study abroad program in Veracruz, Mexico.
Clayton State to Offer Cuzco, Peru Study Abroad Program
Clayton State students can soon add a new international flair to their undergraduate education by taking MATH1101, Introduction to Mathematical Modeling among the sights and sounds of Peru.
Clayton State Department of Dental Hygiene Looks for Feedback for Accreditation
Clayton State University’s Department of Dental Hygiene has announced the opportunity for all interested parties to provide feedback on the University’s Dental Hygiene Program to its accrediting agency.
Clayton State HUB First in USG to Receive National Certification in Customer Service
Clayton State University’s HUB staff is the first HelpDesk staff in the University of Georgia system to receive the nationally recognized certification as Knowledge Center Leaders, a customer service program for HelpDesk personnel through the University System of Georgia’s Office of Information and Instructional Technology (OIIT).
NARA Southeast Regional Archives Hailed as Model for Nation
The recent formal dedication of the National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) Southeast Regional facility on Friday, July 15 confirmed what so many have been saying about the state-of-the-art new building.
Clayton State’s Nursing Program Names Dr. Sue Odom New Acting Department Chair
Clayton State University Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Sue Odom has been appointed the School of Health Science’s acting department chair of Nursing for the 2005/2006 school year.
The AACA Endows $25,000 in Scholarships to Clayton State University
The Atlanta Air Cargo Association (AACA) has donated $25,000 in a scholarship endowment to Clayton State University. The AACA contribution to Clayton State supports their mission to support and promote educational development in areas of air cargo transportation.
Here and Back Again – Staff Sergeant (Mama) Sanders Returns to Iraq
Morrow, Ga. July 14, 2005 – She’s been a soldier since 1974, serving her first active tour of duty in Ft. Eustis, VA and remaining on active duty until 1984. She joined the Army Reserves the first time from 1984-1989 and then had an eleven year break before joining the Reserves a second time in 2000. Now, Staff Sergeant Jamye Sanders has gone to war and is serving her second active tour in 20 years in Iraq.
Clayton State Welcomes New Director for the Office of Institutional Research and Planning
Clayton State University welcomes Fayetteville resident Dr. Narem Reddy as the new director of Clayton State’s Office of Institutional Research and Planning. Reddy comes to Clayton State with 23 years of research and analysis expertise.
Office of International Education to Host Foreign Exchange Students for Fall 2005 Semester
Clayton State University’s Office of International Education (OIE) maintains its international presence as it once again hosts two foreign exchange students for the fall 2005 semester.
Clayton State Students Participate in Farm Worker Family Health Project
Each year dental hygiene students from Clayton State University participate in a week-long service project in Moultrie, Ga. with the Farm Worker Family Health Project.
School of Arts and Sciences’ Second Annual Trip to Ireland a Success
Twenty-seven people joined Dr. Ray Wallace, dean of the Clayton State University School of Arts and Sciences, on the School’s Second Annual Trip to Ireland.
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The Clayton State School of Arts & Sciences tour group in an Irish public square. That’s Dean Ray Wallace in the green shirt on the far right. |
Clayton State Mentors High School Students in Next Generation of Nurses Summer Camp
As Georgia continues to feel a shortage of registered nurses, Clayton State University’s nursing program hopes to offset the deficit through its third annual Next Generation of Nurses Summer Camp. |
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Hungarian Ambassador and Trade Delegation Visit Morrow
Hungarian Ambassador to the United States Andras Simonyi and a senior trade delegation from Hungary visited the National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) Southeastern Archives in Morrow, as well as other Atlanta locations, from June 14 to June 16, to boost U.S./Hungarian business ties.