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News from July 2007
SACS Approves Clayton State’s Graduate Programming
On July 12, 2007, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) approved Clayton State University to offer the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Master of Health Administration (MHA) degrees, effective for the fall 2007 semester.
Kevin Demmitt Appointed Assistant Vice President of Academic Outreach
Clayton State University Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the University’s Honors Program, Dr. Kevin Demmitt, has a new title – he’s been appointed assistant vice president of Academic Outreach.
School of Nursing Continues Evolution with Two New Appointments
The Clayton State University School of Nursing has announced two new appointments to its administrative staff.
Clayton State School of Nursing Awarded NWD Grant
Clayton State University’s School of Nursing has been selected to receive a $1.6 million Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) program grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration.
News from June 2007
Board of Regents Announces Lease Approval for Two New Buildings at Clayton State
On June 12, 2007 the University System of Georgia Board of Regents approved the lease for land on the Clayton State University campus to build a student housing unit and a student activity center, bringing the university one step closer on the path to completion of these two noteworthy undertakings.
Clayton State Welcomes First Fulbright Research Scholar
Dr. Roberto Corcino of the Department of Mathematics at Mindanao State University in Iligan City, Philippines will be joining Clayton State University this fall under a Fulbright Research Grant.
Clayton State University Adds Executive Director of Human Resources and Legal Affairs
Dr. Thomas K. Harden and Clayton State University are pleased to welcome Dr. Michael A. Buda asthe University’s executive director of Human Resources and Legal Affairs, effective June 25, 2007.
Gordon Baker to Appear on GPB’s “Achieving Excellence: Inside Georgia’s Schools”
Clayton State University’s Director of Library Services Gordon Baker has been chosen by Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) as one of Georgia’s achievers in the state’s educational systems.
Bryan Authors Article on the Economics of Notebook Universities
Clayton State University Vice President for Information Technology and Services, Dr. John M. S. Bryan, recently published an article in Educause Quarterly about The Economics of Notebook Universities, asking the question, “…will notebook universities be the next big wave of technological progress on campus?”
Janet Winkler to Expand Role to Director of Continuing Education
Clayton State University’s Program Director of Continuing Education in Fulton County, Janet L. Winkler, will be combining her role with that of the Director of Continuing Education for the University beginning on July 1.
Alumni Association Inducts New Slate Officers to Board of Directors
The Clayton State University Alumni Association Board of Directors passed the gavel to the newly elected set of officers at its June 13, 2007 board meeting.
Allan Vigil Elected to Second Term as BOR Chair
The Board of Regents, the 18-member governing body for the University System of Georgia, today elected Regent Allan Vigil to a second consecutive one-year term as the board's chair.
News from May 2007
Clayton State Trustee John Parkerson, Jr. Sworn in as Honorary Consul of Hungary
In a May 29 informal reception on the rooftop of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce building across from Centennial Olympic Park, John E. Parkerson, Jr., trustee and past chair of the Clayton State University Foundation Board of Trustees, was sworn in as Honorary Consul of Hungary for the States of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Clayton State MALS Student Leads Jonesboro High Mock Trial Team to National Win
Anna Cox, a Clayton State University Master of Arts in Liberal Studies student, celebrated a great win with her students from Jonesboro High School (JHS) and fellow coaches at the National Mock Trial Competition in Dallas on Saturday, May 12.
Mike Vollmer's Back… as Tifton City Manager
Former Clayton State Interim President Mike Vollmer is Tifton’s new city manager. The Tifton City Council plans to take official action to hire Vollmer June 4 and expects Vollmer’s first day on the job to be Aug. 1.
Clayton State to Take Part in “Give Your Car a Day Off”
Clayton State University is joining The Clean Air Campaign and WSB-AM 750 by asking faculty and staff to “Give Your Car a Day Off” for one day during the week of June 18-22.
The Clayton State Office of Public Safety is urging the University’s employees to sign up online (www.wsbradio.com/cleanair) or fill out a pledge to Give Your Car a Day Off on Wednesday, June 20.
Regent M. Allan Vigil Charges Clayton State Graduates
Clayton State University held its 37th Annual Spring Commencement on May 12, honoring the 501 members of its spring 2007 class.
College of Arts & Sciences Under New Leadership
Clayton State University’s College of Arts & Sciences Dean, Dr. Ray Wallace, has accepted a new position as provost and senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith.
Master of Health Administration Starts with an International Perspective
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program at Clayton State University officially starts this fall.
Dean Ernest “Bud” Miller to Retire in December
Dr. Jacob Chacko Named Dean of Clayton State School of Business
Starting on Jan. 1, 2008, Dr. Jacob Chacko will be the new dean of the Clayton State University School of Business.
Sanner and Brooks Named 2007 Alice Smith Award Winners
Dr. Susan Sanner and Alina Brooks are the winners of the 2007 Alice Smith Awards at Clayton State University.
Distinguished Alumni Recognized at Clayton State Alumni Association Dinner
Seven Clayton State University alumni received Distinguished Alumni Awards at the Clayton State Alumni Association Dinner held at the 15th annual event at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta.
Two Students to Receive Jack Mangham Award
Clayton State University students Jeremy Hayes of Stockbridge and Ruben Acosta of Lovejoy have been chosen to receive the 2006-2007 Jack Mangham Experiential Learning Student of the Year Award sponsored by Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers (GACE).
37th Annual Spring Commencement – May 12
Clayton State University’s 37th Annual Spring Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 12 in the University’s Athletics & Fitness Center in two ceremonies, the first at 9 a.m. and the second at noon.
Clayton State Health Care Management Program Chosen to Award Bugbee-Falk Award
The Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) has selected the Health Care Management Program of Clayton State University to be one of the few programs in the country to bestow the Bugbee-Falk Book Award for the 2006-2007 academic year.
July 2007
Criminal Justice Students Travel to South Africa
Clayton State Alumna Yolanda Grier to Appear in August Wilson’s “Two Trains Running”
June 2007
CSRA Establishes Scholarship for Graduate Students
Dr. Brigitte Byrd to Publish Second Poetry Collection
Dental Hygiene Summer Clinic is Making Patients Smile Again
Clayton State – Home to the Georgia Association of Historians
May 2007
Alumni Association to Sponsor Clayton State Night at Turner Field
Athletic Department Ready for Annual Summer Sports Camps
Award Winning Youth University Returns June 4
Susan Duley Awarded at 2007 ADEA Annual Session in New Orleans
Jean-Jacques Medastin to Speak to Jonesboro Middle School Students
7-1 Clayton State Accounting Graduate Hopes to Stand Tall in His Professions
Barnes Recognized by Howard University College of Dentistry as Distinguished Alumni