DREAMS. MADE REAL. Campus Review Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community Vol

DREAMS. MADE REAL. Campus Review Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community Vol. 44, No. 6 | June 3, 3013

Teacher Education Unit Re-Accredited by NCATE

The Unit Accreditation Board (UAB) of in a row. In particular, the Clayton State Standard 3 addresses the practice of hav- the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education unit was commended ing both content area and education facul- Teacher Education (NCATE) has re- for its strengths in Standard 2 ty observe candidates has improved the accredited the Clayton State University (Assessment System and Unit performance of candidates and assisted Teacher Education unit for the next six Evaluation), Standard 3 (Field mentor teachers. Mentor teachers and years, affirming the unit’s mandate to Experiences and Clinical Practice), and campus faculty are able to interact and make dreams real for both Clayton State Standard 5 (Faculty Qualifications, improve content area pedagogical per- students and those students they will be Performance, and Development). The unit formance. teaching in the future. was also commended for reaching the Target level, the highest mark for Standard 5 offers commendations on the At its April meeting in St. Louis, NCATE Standard 5; Faculty Qualifications. quality of its faculty as well as the facul- decided to continue the accreditation of ty's scholarly agenda. Teacher Education at Clayton State at the The Standard 2 unit devotes considerable initial teacher preparation level. This re- time and effort to assuring fairness and “Special congratulations are in order accreditation decision indicates that the inter-rater reliability through its faculty because the UAB cited no areas for unit and its programs meet rigorous stan- norming sessions. It utilizes assessment improvement relative to any of the standards set forth by the professional educa- data, video-based case studies, and role dards,” wrote NCATE President James G. tion community. playing to assure that all faculty assign Cibulka in a letter to Clayton State fair and unbiased scores. Where inconsis- President Dr. Thomas Hynes. According to Dr. Ruth Caillouet, Teacher tencies arise, the faculty works tirelessly Education chair, her program has met all to make changes in rubric terminology to Teacher Ed, cont’d., p. 10 NCATE standards for the second review assure fairness.

Inside New Science Building Shines Spotlight on Henry County Departments: Legislative Delegation Alumni ...... 8 by John Shiffert, University Relations Across the Campus ...... 6 Trivia Time ...... 19 The addition of a new science building for disciplines, as well as in nursing, health- Sports ...... 20 Clayton State University, a part of the care management and dental hygiene. state’s FY 2014 budget for the University Their efforts played a significant role in System of Georgia (USG) approved May the science building becoming a dream In This Issue: 7 by Governor Nathan Deal, will help made real. make dreams real for generations of stu- Hall to Direct Honors Program . . . .2 dents from throughout the Southern The primary Henry County role-players in Math Presenters ...... 2 Crescent. Nowhere is this more true than forwarding this major step in future eco- Nursing Faculty Honored in Henry County, where no fewer than nomic development were: Sen. Rick By AJC ...... 3 3,681 Clayton State alumni of all ages Jeffares, R-17th District; Rep. Andy AmeriCorps Honored by Mayors . . .3 reside, and where 1,290 current students Welch, R-110th district; Rep. Dale Stover Receives UAB Award . . . . .4 call home. Rutledge, R-109th district; and Rep. Brian New Dining Manager ...... 5 Strickland, R-111th district. Other legisla- A Zombie Apocalypse ...... 7 Legislators from Henry County saw the tors with parts of Henry County in their CSRA Butterfly Garden ...... 12 potential for the new $19.8 million build- districts who also took part in supporting Retiree Life Plan ...... 13 ing’s positive effect on local businesses the science building include: Rep. Sandra Spivey Hall Music Camp ...... 17 and students in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Science Building, cont’d., p. 10 Campus Review Page 2 June 3, 2013 Alexander Hall Named Director of Honors Program

Dr. Kevin Demmitt, Program for the past six years,” says operating expenses, and working closely associate vice presi- Demmitt. “Under his tenure, the Honors with the Honors Student Association. dent of Extended Program curriculum has been strength- Programs at Clayton ened and enrollment has increased signif- “I have with pleasure taught for several State University, has icantly. He has helped build a strong foun- years in the Honors Program at Clayton announced that dation that will serve us well for years to State; and I look forward to stepping into Associate Professor come. the role of director and the opportunity to of Philosophy Dr. work with Dr. Demmitt and the faculty Alexander Hall has Dr. Alexander Hall “Dr. Hall was selected from a very qualified and staff of the University to build on the been named the fourth pool of candidates by a committee of facul- success of Dr. Tate and his predecessors, director of Clayton State’s Honors ty and honors students. He is recognized by Drs. Hatfield and Demmitt,” says Hall. Program. faculty and students as one of the top teachers and scholars on campus. He is an excel- “It was a great pleasure to serve as honors Hall succeeds Professor of History Dr. lent role model for our students.” director,” says Tate. “Dr. Hall will do an Adam Tate. Now-retired Professor of excellent job developing the Honors History Dr. Eugene Hatfield was the The director of the Clayton State Honors Program further.” founder of the Honors Program in 1995. Program oversees the management and He was followed as director by Demmitt, development of the Program. “The Honors program is excellent, it who was followed by Tate as director. Responsibilities include recruiting quali- shows what Clayton State students can fied students, working with departments do,” adds Dr. Wallace Shakun, now- “I would like to thank Dr. Adam Tate for to develop and schedule Honors courses, directing the Clayton State Honors managing the budget for scholarships and Hall, cont’d., p. 5

Clayton State Students Present at Mathematics Conferences As the spring 2013 semester was drawing Jessie Roberts (College Park), and Jarvis results from their research entitled “Small to a close, Clayton State University math- Turner (Morrow). Pattern Gallai-Ramsey Numbers.” Parrish ematics students were travelling to con- presented results from her research enti- ferences at Morehouse College and the Twenty-six presentations were given at tled "On Opinionated Complete Bipartite University of Tennessee. Morehouse by 41 students from seven dif- Graphs." Patel gave a presentation on his ferent colleges and universities, including research entitled "On the Edge-Balanced Dr. Christopher Raridan of the Clayton the host institute, Clayton State, Georgia Index Sets of Complete Odd Bipartite State University Mathematics Department State, Albany State, Spelman, Graphs." in the College of Information and Birmingham-Southern and Paine. Mathematical Sciences (CIMS) escorted Ngo is a junior majoring in math and 10 Clayton State students to the 11th Five Clayton State students gave presen- Nguyen and President are seniors com- Annual Harriett J. Walton Symposium on tations. Ngo, Nguyen and President pro- Mathematics, cont’d., p. 11 Undergraduate Mathematics Research, vided a group presentation concerning held at Morehouse on Apr. 6.

One week later, on Apr. 13, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dr. Elliot Krop escorted eight Clayton State undergraduate students to the seventh annual mathematics conference hosted in Knoxville, Tenn., by the University of Tennessee Mathematics Department.

Clayton State students attending the Morehouse conference were Hung Hua (Morrow), Maria Morales-Beale (St. Louis), Michael Ngo (Morrow), Thuhong Nguyen (Forest Park), Chidozie Okoro (Lagos, Nigeria), Laura Parrish, Pritul Patel (East London, England), Petra Pictured (left to right): first row, President, Morales-Beale, Ngo, Parrish, Nguyen; second row, President (Derniere Riviere, St Lucia), Turner, Okoro, Raridan, Patel; third row, Roberts, Hua. Campus Review June 3, 2013 Page 3 Two Nursing Faculty Honored College of Business For Nursing Excellence by the AJC Students Excel in Clayton State’s Two members of the School of Nursing dents. Nominations Academic Research faculty in the College of Health at Clayton for the award are typi- State University were recently nominated cally made by friends, Conference for the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s patients and col- Nursing Excellence Award. leagues of the nomi- Clayton State University’s Annual nees. Academic Research Conference (ARC) Elicia S. Collins, clinical instructor and saw students from the College of Business student navigator in the school of Collins holds a excel in their presentations. Nursing, and Dr. Debra Jennings Cody, B.S.N., from Mercer Dr. Debra Cody assistant professor of Nursing, were rec- University and an Dr. Beverly Wright groomed five gradu- ognized in both the AJC’s “Celebrating M.S.N. from Indiana Wesleyan ate student groups from the College of Nurses: Nursing Excellence Awards” May University. Cody’s B.S.N. is from the Business to present their research at the 5 insert and at the Eighth Annual Nursing Mississippi University for Women, and spring 2013 ARC. Excellence Awards Luncheon, held on her M.S.N. and Ph.D. degrees are from May 7 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Georgia State University. Wright’s students were from her MBA course BUSA 6100, “Decision Making The Nursing Excellence Awards are given Under Uncertainty,” wherein students are to nurses who go above and beyond to required to work with a client in the com- significantly impact their clients and stu- munity, either in a for-profit or non-profit setting, on a practical research project using their newly acquired skills.

Two of Wright’s groups were judged wor- AmeriCorps Program thy of the top prizes. First prize for oral presentations, a cash prize of $100, in the Honored by Local Mayors College of Business went to Dalia Matthias, Ali Fawaz, Nytha Thoth and Clayton State University’s AmeriCorps teers are doing to make cities better and Mariama Fanneh, who presented their program coordinated efforts to gain stronger. findings on "A Better AGERA, A Better recognition for service in late April as Community." Second prize of $80 for oral part of the national Mayors Day of The Mayors Day of Recognition in presentations was given to Timothy Recognition for National Service. Georgia also specifically mentioned Parson, Michele Adams-Johnson and Clayton State’s efforts in its newsletter Maher Balbaid for their research on Two local mayors -- Mayor Joy Day of recapping the event. "Mav's Pizzeria." Jonesboro, and Mayor Linda Lord of Forest Park -- signed proclamations for “One way that AmeriCorps members Dr. Diane Fulton, the College of the Mayor’s Day of Recognition to rec- are making a difference in local cities is Business’ representative on the ARC com- ognize Clayton State students’ contri- through local schools. Almost half of mittee, and Dr. Thomas Garsombke from butions to the local community. AmeriCorps state funding goes to sup- the College of Arts and Sciences, worked port K-12 students attending local collaboratively with undergraduate stu- The Georgia Commission for Service schools. A great example is the Clayton dents in their MGMT 3101 “Principles of and Volunteerism coordinated Mayors State AmeriCorps team…. (which) Management and Organizational Day of Recognition in Georgia, while annually supports over 300 students Behavior” and TECH 4101 “Leadership the Corporation for National and through tutoring and mentoring but also in Technology” courses to give students Community Service led a nationwide collectively serves thousands of hours mentoring and incentives to create viable effort for mayors across the country to each year in community service proj- research projects on leadership and man- recognize the key role that national ects in great cities such as Jonesboro agement topics. Four undergraduate stu- service plays in solving important prob- and Forest Park.” dent groups registered for the conference lems within their communities. from their classes with first prize for Together 832 mayors in 50 states offi- “Best Poster Session” going to a leader- cially recognized the work that ship presentation called "Baynard Rustin - AmeriCorps state and national mem- The Master Strategist and Unknown Civil bers, VISTA, and Senior Corps volun- Business, cont’d., p. 7 Campus Review Page 4 June 3, 2013 Lynn Stover Receives UAB Alumni Award for Innovation by Samantha Watson, University Relations

Dr. Lynn Stover, asso- School of Nursing’s second dean. The Dr. Helen Taggart, Nursing Department ciate professor of Nursing Chapter of the UAB National head and tenured professor at Armstrong Nursing at Clayton Alumni Society along with the award selec- Atlantic State University in Savannah, State, was selected as tion committee recognized Stover’s nomi- Ga., prepared Stover’s nomination appli- the recipient of the nation application as the most outstanding. cation. University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) “I was very honored to be one of the first Dean and Fay B. Ireland Endowed Chair Marie L. O’Koren recipients of this nursing alumni award,” in Nursing Doreen Harper, says that it is Dr. Lynn Stover Alumni Award for comments Stover. “Being a graduate of Stover’s leadership in nursing and her Innovation in April. UAB School of Nursing has presented me dedication to the profession that make her She was recognized at the UAB School of with many challenging opportunities and I unquestionably deserving of receiving the Nursing’s Alumni Night Dinner and am proud to be a graduate of UAB. My esteemed award in the category of Awards Ceremony on Apr. 24. professors were rigorous with their expec- Service. tations and I learned so much from them This is the inaugural year for this presti- that I continue to use every day as a facul- gious award, which was named after UAB ty member at Clayton State University.”

International Student Spotlight: Ahmed Alhussain of Saudi Arabia Students come in all shapes, sizes, Carolina Health Administration Ph.D. every prayer. Here, the mosque is far races, and ethnicities, and have a wide program. His ultimate goal is help devel- away from my home.” variety of hopes and dreams. op the healthcare system of his home Recognizing this, Clayton State country, “from my view, our healthcare Alhussain loves to read, especially University welcomes and embraces system will improve if we improve our leadership related text. His favorite student diversity in all its glory. knowledge.” Saudi dish is Kapsa (rice and meat), but he loves American fast food like Ahmed Alhussain is not only a Laker With more than 70,000 Saudi students Chick-fil-A. His favorite phrase in = اهمهفن سب ةولح ةايحلا community member and Smyrna, enrolled in American universities through Arabic is Ga., resident, but also a citizen of Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Mission to the “Life is Good, but you have to under- Saudi Arabia. He is a graduate stu- U.S.A. (SACM), Alhussain believes this stand it.” dent, hoping to graduate from Clayton is a good opportunity to improve Saudi State this summer with a Masters in healthcare services, and other related Health Administration. fields.

“The graduate program at Clayton Along with having a wife, who is current- State fits my needs; having a strong ly a graduate student at Georgia State curriculum and being closer to my University, and a three-year-old daughter, family,” states Alhussain. Alhussain also has an internship at Hands of Mercy Hospice as a part of his graduate He explains that a major difference project. He is also well connected to other between university life at home and Clayton State Saudi students -- 18 in total. the U.S. is American universities offer the opportunity to build good When asked what he misses about home, and close relationships between stu- Alhussain admitted to missing his family dents, professors, and staff. the most, “I have a big family and a strong relationship with them.” He also misses Alhussain recently received admis- mosque, “In Saudi Arabia there are sion into the University of South mosque at every corner and I can attend Campus Review June 3, 2013 Page 5 Meet Clayton State’s New General Manager for Dining Services, Dyiesha Kerr By Samantha Watson, University Relations

People find security in habit. Change more fun to be able to interact with the completed an extensive internship in Italy makes us uncomfortable because it college students and do more promotions, that lasted a year-and-a-half. requires adjustment. Yet change is pre- and all around do more culinary wise and cisely what Clayton State undergoes to front of the house wise.” “I’ve been working in food service ever institute improvement and growth. Laker since I was 13. I just love it,” comments Nation doesn’t just go through change, it Kicking off the dining services improve- Kerr, “I love to interact with people, and becomes enriched. ments is Lakeside Dining Hall’s new floor put together new recipes and see people’s renovations, but Kerr is ready to imple- expressions when they try new things.” Clayton State’s most recent enrichment, ment some of her own culinary ideas onto Dyiesha Kerr, comes to campus from campus. She explains that she is “eager to Kerr is married to a fellow lover of culi- Sodexo as the new general manager for introduce some new menu items, specifi- nary art, who is a chef at the Flip burger dining services. Her diverse background cally healthy options, and see the commu- boutique and Cheeky. A native of New and passion for culinary arts will prove to nity’s response.” Jersey, she now resides in Douglasville be promising aspects in her developing and has a 17-year-old son who will be success here. As general manager for dining services, graduating high school this year, and a Kerr is responsible for the Dining Hall, four-month-old daughter. “I’m really excited about working at Jazzman’s Café, Pizza Hut, Sub Clayton State and getting back into cam- Connection, Sandella’s, and catering. She Her love for food doesn’t stop at her job, pus food services,” comments Kerr, “The starts off every workday visiting each din- but extends into her hobbies as well. She campus is really beautiful. Right now I’ve ing option to check in with supervisors, confesses that she has a passion for cake just been getting to know everyone, and employees, and customers. decorating, “I actually started when I was they’ve all been really friendly and shown nine years old baking cakes and pies and me a lot of hospitality.” Not only does Kerr want to introduce the by the time I was 12 I was selling them.” Laker community to new things, but she Kerr held a position at Atlanta also wants to keep successful dining serv- Even though Kerr and her husband are International School in Buckhead prior to ices programs going strong. She notes the chefs, they like to go out to experience the coming to Clayton State. Atlanta environmental consciousness of campus different restaurant atmospheres to keep International is a pre-k through 12-grade dining services and wants to continue the up with what’s trending and try new school comprised of international stu- recycling program. She also mentions the cuisines. Kerr admits that she likes to dents. Kerr gained a lot of experience con- student marketing coordinator position duplicate what she finds in other restau- structing menus featuring three interna- that she is currently looking to fill. This rants, and put her own spin on a dish. The tional entrees a week during her time position is held by a marketing major couple does, however, cook for them- there. every semester and offers experience in selves quite often. Kerr loves any dish marketing for all the dining options across with seafood in it, explaining that she All of Kerr’s prior experience to Atlanta campus. makes a great smothered red snapper at International was based in high education home. establishments. She came to Clayton State Kerr obtained her degree in Culinary Arts to get back into university dining services. and Restaurant Management from the She explains that she enjoys it better, “It’s New York Restaurant School. She also

Hall, cont’d. from p. 2 retired dean of the School of Technology semester and an associate professor of Hall holds philosophy degrees from the at Clayton State, who served with philosophy with the fall 2010 semester. University of California at Davis (B.A.), Hatfield, who he refers to as, “an excel- He has been organizer and editor of the San Francisco State University (M.A.) lent professor,” for many years. Proceedings of the Southeast Philosophy and Emory University (Ph.D.) Congress, which has been held at Clayton A specialist in Medieval and Ancient State since 2008. His book, “Thomas Philosophy, Hall was adjunct faculty at Aquinas and John Duns Scotus: Natural Clayton State in 2001, 2002, 2004 and Theology in the High Middle Ages,” was 2005 before becoming an assistant pro- published by Continuum Studies in fessor of philosophy in the fall 2005 Philosophy in 2007 and reprinted in 2009. Campus Review Page 6 June 3, 2013 Across the Campus...

Athletics Alphonso Ogbuehi and John Parkerson, ter by the National Center on Health, The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country both of the University’s College of Physical Activity, and Disability, this arti- Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has Business, were recently invited to be on the cle provides 20 easy exercises that can be honored two members of the Clayton State Advisory Board of the American Nigerian performed at your desk; http://www.nch- women’s team. Freshman Jessica Matthews International Chamber of Commerce pad.org/1061/5452/Deskercise~~20~Way was named the Southeast Region’s Field (ANICC). Ogbuehi and Parkerson support s~to~Get~Moving~While~you~Work. Athlete of the Year, while assistant coach ANICC’s mission to facilitate international All individuals are encouraged to get a Clive Caesar was named the Assistant business opportunities between the United minimum of 150 minutes (30 minutes, Coach of the Year. States of America and the Federal Republic 5+/week) of physical activity per week ***** of Nigeria. Their service on the board will (per the American College of Sports focus around promoting the development of Medicine). For assistance in getting start- The Clayton State men’s and women’s trade, commerce and investments. ed, consider registering for the 60 miles in track & field teams had four student-ath- 60 days incentive program which will be letes recognized last week by the Peach ***** launching in June. Or, reach out to the Belt Conference office in Augusta with Dr. Ali Dadpay, assistant dean, MBA direc- experts available at the SAC Fitness All-Academic awards. The Lakers had tor and assistant professor of Economics in Center. For more information regarding three student-athletes from the women’s the College of Business, recently had an arti- exercise programs or the upcoming incen- team receive the All-Academic honor and cle, “The Problem is the Same: Economy,” tive program, please contact Lisa one from the men’s team. Paige Galvin published on the IranOpinion website, Williamson or Cindy Lauer. and Samantha Walling were named to the http://iranopinion.com/node/49. first team, while Silvia Espelt received Student Affairs honorable mention recognition. For the International Programs Clayton State’s Gold Key International men’s team, Matt Bailey was named to the John Parkerson, Clayton State director of Honour Society Chapter travelled to first All-Academic team. International Programs, has decided to Pate's Creek Elementary School in leave the University at the end of the con- Stockbridge, Ga., on Tuesday, May 28 to ***** tract year to concentrate on his interna- read to Pate’s Creek’s first graders. The Clayton State’s Jessica Matthews placed tional legal practice and outside teaching event qualified the Clayton State chapter 11th at the NCAA Division II Outdoor opportunities. As a result of this change, as a Bronze Level chapter for the year, National Championships. A freshman and considering the need to economize at notes Amanda Laine, the chapter’s out- from Monroe, Ga., Matthews had a jump every opportunity, Academic Affairs is reach liaison. Golden Key International of 39-feet 7 ¾-inches (12.08m) at moving International Programs under Dr. Honour Society is the world’s premier Colorado State University-Pueblo’s Neta Kevin Demmitt as a part of the Division collegiate honor society, with nearly two and Eddie Rose Thunderbowl stadium. of Extended Programs in order to explore million members from more than 190 Her jump in the national meet was her different structures for promoting interna- countries who have been recognized at second best performance of the season. tional programs at Clayton State. more than 375 chapters at colleges and Amanda Ouedraogo, from Abilene universities. Members of the Society gain Christian, won the triple jump at 44-0-¾ Music exclusive opportunities and connections (1.3.43m), a new national meet record. Dr. Michiko Otaki, Clayton State through more than $600,000 annually in Matthews, who was named the NCAA University’s director of Keyboard numerous scholarships and awards, part- Division II Southeast Region Field Studies, will perform from Chicago on nerships with major corporations, career Athlete of the Year, qualified for the "Live from WFMT" with English violist advancement and graduate programs. national championships with a jump of Roger Chase on Monday, June 3, at 8 p.m. 40-foot 7 ¾ inches (12.39m) at the Coach CDT (9 p.m. EDT). The live broadcast “O” Invitational earlier this year. recital may be heard world-wide via WFMT's web streaming audio feed at Chemistry www.wfmt.com. The concert spotlights Local high school student Minh-Thu works by English composers of the early Phan, who was awarded grant money 20th Century, including Sir Arthur Bliss, from the American Chemical Society Edward Elgar, Benjamin Dale, and Frederic SEED program to work with Dr. Jonathan Delius, as well as a 1987 sonata by Lyon last summer on a chemistry research Geoffrey Grey which was commissioned project, has been awarded a $5,000 schol- by Chase for his Wigmore Hall debut. arship from the SEED program to pursue a college education. Recreation & Wellness The Wellness Council encourages every- College of Business one to engage in “deskercise.” As pub- Clayton State faculty members Dr. lished in the May 2013 monthly newslet- Campus Review June 3, 2013 Page 7 Alumnus Offering Clayton State Students a Chance to be a Zombie Recent Clayton State University graduate Anissa Matlock, a former stalwart of the Clayton State Theatre, is moving from the stage to the screen, and from romantic comedy to zombie/apocalypse comedy. Matlock is currently organizing auditions for interested Clayton State students for roles in an independent film called "Welcome to the Bubs," which she describes as being, “a zombie/apocalypse comedy.”

Matlock is looking for Clayton State students who may be interested in either the role of a young female character, or who would like to participate as a zombie – because the film will need nearly 100 of the walking dead.

Most recently seen in December 2012 must, apparently for both this role and for the second weekend in June. Filming is presenting her theatre major capstone domesticating the undead. scheduled to take place between mid-June project, a 30-minute romantic comedy and August of this year… unquestionably entitled “Love Potion,” Matlock also As for the zombies, Matlock says all types a dream made real, especially for fans of played no less than five different roles in needed, including some "hero zombies." the undead. the spring 2012 Clayton State Theatre production of “I Love You, You’re “They must be willing to wear latex appli- Perfect, Now Change.” cations and a good bit of fake blood,” she requires. “They should be comfortable Matlock is currently looking for an actress with stage combat, and must attend all to play a young female character, “Zee,” rehearsals as they will be getting killed in “Welcome.” with blunt objects, rather than being shot from a distance and will need to practice “Zee is the daughter of a scientist and she with the cast.” is carrying an essential element that will help to domesticate the undead,” explains Although the audition dates are flexible, Matlock, who adds that personality is a Matlock says they are likely to happen on

Business, cont’d. from p. 3 Rights Activist" by Melis Andrade (group Myricks and Jessica Vickson, focused on Awards Day celebration and at various leader and presenter), James Brown, "The Dynamics of Autism, its Co- Department, College, and University David Eden, and Shelah Jones. Honorable Occuring Conditions, and the Impact of functions throughout April. mention for oral presentation was award- Early Intervention.” ed to the topic, “Management Under In all, a record-breaking 43 students par- Stressful Conditions” by Jay DeSeino Cassondra Simmons, an MBA student ticipated in 11 different sessions from the (presenter), Ashton Gordon (presenter) mentored in Dr. Judith Ogden’s MGMT College of Business in the ARC and Terry Bishop. 6101, “Cross Cultural Negotiation” Conference. Special thanks go to Dr. Greg course, won Honorable Mention for her Kordecki, Dr. Adel Novin, Wright, The third place award for oral presenta- poster session on "Rules and Regulations Fulton, Ogden, Kheirandish and tions went to an MBA group mentored by of EEOC and OSHA Laws." Garsombke who served as faculty advi- Dr. Reza Kheirandish in his MBA level sors, audience members and/or judges for ECON 6100 “Managerial Economics” The students were further recognized at the competition. course. This winning project, by Sonya the annual College of Business Honor and Campus Review Page 8 June 3, 2013 Alumni Alumni Association Announces its New Officers The Clayton State Alumni Association (Stockbridge). All three are new to serv- eight children. She earned her Associate held its Officer Installation Ceremony on ing as Alumni Association officers. Degree in Business from Clayton State in Thursday, Apr. 25, in Spivey Hall, mark- 1985, and has also earned numerous cer- ing the first time the Alumni Association LaRue grew up in the Veazey community conducted a separate standalone event to of Greene County, Ga., the youngest of Officers, cont’d., p. 18 honor outgoing officers and recognize the incoming ones.

Foremost among the incoming officers is an individual for whom the honor is far from being a “first time.” New President Lanelle LaRue of Lake City, Ga., has twice previously served as president of the Clayton State Alumni Association, and is also one of the charter members of the Clayton State Alumni Association, dating back to 1991.

Joining LaRue as officers will be Vice President Larry Jordan (McDonough), Treasurer Jenny L. Rice (Newnan) and Secretary Marvin H. Bailey, Jr. (L to R): Lanelle LaRue, Larry Jordan, Marvin H. Bailey, Jr., and Jenny L. Rice

Diana Peters Clayton State Alumnus Recognized as Promoted to Master’s Level Position Exemplarily Intern at Clayton State alumnus DeMario Lindsey “The program is honored by his promo- Transition House was promoted to a master’s level clinical tion and together we congratulate him for by Samantha Watson, University Relations exercise physiologist at Saint Joseph his focus and dedicated hard work with Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation on Apr. the community,” states Dr. Melanie Diana Peters, a recent Clayton State 12. Poudevigne, FACSM director, Health and University graduate from Jonesboro, was Fitness Management. recognized for her exemplary service dur- “I am extremely excited to have the ing her internship at Transition House, opportunity to serve my patients in a In the future Lindsey will be pursing a Inc., in April. greater capacity and to work within such doctoral degree in public health. an excellent organization that supports Transition House is a program that pro- and allows the growth of its employees,” “I will continue to strive to grow as a cli- vides supportive housing and recovery for comments Lindsey, a native of Lithonia, nician/leader in order to provide high homeless veteran adults with alcohol and Ga., who graduated with his Bachelor of quality healthcare and reduce health dis- drug addictions. Science in Health and Fitness parities in the community,” he says. Management in 2009. Her recognition took place at the gradua- His wish is that his story inspires other tion ceremony for veterans who complet- Lindsey professes that Clayton State’s students to achieve their dreams. ed the program. She was acknowledged professors made a tremendous impact on for her outstanding contributions to the him. They “provided a nurturing environ- program in such a short amount of time. ment that allowed me to develop as a student and healthcare professional.” He also Peters was completely surprised by the acknowledges that Clayton State “pre- award, “I was just doing what comes nat- pared me with the knowledge, skill, abili- ties, and professionalism needed to suc- Peters, cont’d, p. 12 ceed in the work place.” Campus Review June 3, 2013 Page 9 Alumni Debbie-Ann Lawrence Publishes First Book by Samantha Watson, University Relations

Debbie-Ann Lawrence, Atlanta resident planning of every day for 40 days. The ghostwriter, book coach, and writing con- and recent Clayton State University grad- book also offers a personal inventory and sultant following the release of her book. uate, released her first book in January self-improvement chart to help control and She is due to release her second book in 2013, entitled “Your Year of Turn Around: modify stress within different areas of life. the late summer of 2013. 40 Days of Encouragement.” It is available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and “I was inspired to write the book while In addition to the writing projects, she has Xlibris Publisher’s bookstore/website. taking a course taught by Professor Mara also received many opportunities for pub- Mooney. I started the book during the lat- lic speaking, workshops, conferences, and In December 2012 Lawrence graduated ter part of the course and I completed it by several teaching outlets. She has also from Clayton State with a paralegal certi- the end,” comments Lawrence. recently been accepted to a doctoral pro- fication after earning her B.A. in gram in Leadership and Education. Sociology from Purchase College at She emphasizes, “Professor Mara SUNY and her Masters in Business Mooney’s inspiration, leadership, and Lawrence thrives on variety and loves Administration from Long Island great level of excellence greatly impacted movies, music, shopping, and water University. me. I graduated more equipped and sports. She believes in being well round- empowered for life.” ed. Lawrence’s book aims to inspire and support greatness within individuals, busi- Lawrence hopes that her readers develop “I go above and beyond the call of my nesses, and ministries. The 40-day a workable plan for multiple successes, prescribed paralegal duties and that has encouragement plan consists of reflection and that they are inspired to do what they lead me into the avenue of motivational journal entries, daily prayers, as well as have always wanted to do. Several speaking. I have a genuine concern for decrees and business/sports strategies. schools, businesses, churches, and indi- people and their success,” comments The book’s goal is to facilitate the detailed viduals have contracted Lawrence to be a Lawrence.

Shannon Polson’s Dream Made Real “It has always been my dream to become port system I had through my professors a high school English teacher. As humor- — especially Dr. McNamara and Dr. ous as it may be, I even remember insist- Smith, who encouraged me through the ing to be the teacher whenever I ‘played toughest times.” school’ with my friends as a child,” confesses Shannon Polson, Clayton State She also expresses that the English and University alumnus. Education departments are “phenome- nal.” She is grateful to the supportive fac- Around the time Polson graduated from ulty for going the extra mile to help stu- Stockbridge High School, her mother was dents’ dreams be made real. diagnosed with a crippling disease. She states that Clayton State’s local location The outstanding experience that solidified made it possible for her to care for her Polson’s decision to become an English Polson’s story was featured on the Clayton mother while attending school. Clayton teacher was her Literary London study State University facebook page! Follow our State’s beautiful campus, remarkable abroad trip. She explains that the most social media at news.clayton.edu. English department, and reasonable price memorable day of the trip involved a visit are the other factors that led her to be a to the Globe Theater to watch part of Laker Nation. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. During guys will either have an opportunity to the trip she remembered a lecture on the watch a play at the Globe one day, or have Polson graduated magna cum laude with a Globe Theater given by her ninth grade an opportunity to teach this information to 3.89 GPA from Clayton State in the spring literature teacher. your own ninth grade class,’” recalls of 2012 with a B.A. in English and a cer- Polson. tification to teach English at the second- “I remember asking my teacher why we Polson, cont’d, p. 12 ary level. She professes that she, “would had to learn about the theater and she said, not be where I am today without the sup- ‘because I’m willing to bet some of you Campus Review Page 10 June 3, 2013

Teacher Ed, cont’d. from p. 1 “Clayton State University’s Teacher data driven decisions based on best prac- NCATE and the Teacher Education Education unit recognizes the importance tices in the teaching profession.” Accreditation Council (TEAC) have of accreditation and the value of this recently consolidated and are now transi- review process as it helps guide us in the Caillouet also points out that, while there tioning into The Council for the important work of teacher education,” are seven faculty members in the Clayton Accreditation of Educator Preparation says Caillouet. “NCATE's findings also State Teacher Education Department, (CAEP). Clayton State’s next teacher edu- help confirm our own beliefs — that we there are approximately 30 other faculty cation accreditation visit; to be held under have tremendous faculty who are commit- from across the Clayton State campus the auspices of the new accrediting body, ted to creating quality programs, that the who work with education programs. CAEP; is scheduled for fall 2019. 50 to 70 new teachers who graduate from our programs each year are truly compe- Founded in 1954, NCATE is recognized tent, caring, committed, collaborative, and by the U.S. Department of Education as a culturally responsive, and that we have an specialized accrediting body for schools, assessment system that allows us to make colleges, and departments of education.

Additional labs and classroom space for the natural sciences have been a need for Clayton State since the University has expanded from 4675 students in 2001 to 7000 students currently. Indeed, given the science course and lab requirements in the core curriculum, the lack of a dedicated science building has limited the University’s enrollment, in effect limiting the number of students who can make their dreams real at Clayton State.

“Governor Deal and his staff also deserve credit for their efforts and leadership to include the building in the FY14 budget,” adds Hynes. “It was also truly a bipartisan effort in both chambers that secured fund- Science Building, cont’d. from p. 1 Artist rendering of the Science Building ing.”

Scott, D-76th; Sen. Emanual Jones, D- Hynes,” adds Rutledge. “This is a very Clayton State has been a regional engine 10th; Rep. David Knight, R-130th; Rep. exciting time for the staff, faculty and for economic development and education Demetrius Douglas, D-78th; and Rep. administration at Clayton State since it opened in 1969. The most recent John Yates, R-73rd. University, but, most importantly also for annual report from the University of the students and citizens of Henry County Georgia’s Selig Center for Economic "With nearly 20 percent of Clayton States' and surrounding communities. Growth in the Terry College of Business student population coming from Henry states that Clayton State impact on the County, the new science facility will “Education is key to economic develop- Southern Crescent in FY11 was impres- greatly enhance the level of academic and ment and job creation. This expansion sive – a $252,426,600 output impact in practical skills Clayton State can provide will have huge positive impact for our current dollars, and 2,311 jobs. students from all over the Southern community.” Crescent,” says Welch. “When looking to Maybe more impressive, given the current attract innovative companies in the “The leadership of our delegation from difficult economic climate, these figures healthcare and medical sciences industries the Southern Crescent area was instru- both increased significantly, and sur- to our community, we must be able to pro- mental in securing agreement from the passed the USG averages, from FY10 to vide them with well-educated, trained General Assembly to move ahead with the FY11. FY10 figures for Clayton State pool of employees. This addition to construction of this facility,” says Clayton showed that the University’s output Clayton State helps us toward that goal." State President Dr. Thomas Hynes. In impact in current dollars was $236.2 mil- addition, he notes that the House leader- lion. The FY10 employment impact was I applaud Governor Deal and the leadership – the speaker, speaker pro tem, 2,169 jobs. Thus, the FY11 figures repre- ship in the House, Senate and our entire majority leader and house appropriations sent an increase in output impact of 6.9 delegation for recognizing a true need and chairman -- all joined to support the percent, and an increase in jobs of 6.5 per- answering the call of President Tim effort. cent. Campus Review June 3, 2013 Page 11 Clayton State’s Non-Traditional Chelsea Fearce by Samantha Watson, University Relations Chelesa Fearce is not the traditional “non- to participate in any extra curricular activities explains that she enjoyed the university’s traditional” student. And while her two-year because of her circumstances. academically-challenging environment dual enrollment at Clayton State University and the beauty of the campus. She also and Charles Drew High School is inspiring, “I did what I had to do,” she says Fearce. appreciated the effective marketing of Fearce’s story doesn’t stop there. However, Fearce did more than many oth- information about activities, grades, and ers could have in her situation… achiev- other campus events, as well as the use of Despite being homeless with her family of ing a 4.466 GPA and a SAT score of 1900. technology to register for classes, which five for most of her high school career, She was rightfully a star student at she believes is very convenient for stu- she graduated May 23, 2013 from Drew Charles Drew. dents. as the valedictorian of her senior class. Fearce explains that she has learned a lot Fearce believes that you have to do what “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here from Clayton State that she hopes to carry you have to in the present so that you can and I would like to thank the university on into her next two years of school. have the future that you want. She is for showing me the ups and downs to col- thankful for her strong support system lege life. I feel better prepared in moving “Clayton State has taught me the impor- from her assistant principal, Sandra forward with my education,” professes tance of studying instead of cramming. Nicholson, who encouraged her to dual Fearce. The school offers intellectually stimulat- enroll, and for her parents who, “have ing classes with capable teachers who been instrumental in my success and who Fearce will be continuing her college expect the best from me. I have learned are very proud of me. They always push career at Spelman College in the fall as a that I have to earn my grade and to always me to work hard and to never give up, college junior. She plans on entering med- pay attention in class,” comments Fearce. even if the situation at hand seems to be ical school after achieving her undergrad too much for me to handle.” degree. The rising college junior is a part of the National Honor Society at Clayton State, but Spending time at Clayton State has given she regretfully expresses that she wasn’t able Fearce the head start that she needs. She

Mathematics, cont’d. from p. 2 pleting their Senior Capstone Projects in the area definitely enhanced every second University, the University of Tennessee, mathematics. They are collaborating with of it." the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Marcus Bartlett, a senior math and chem- Kennesaw State University, Morehead istry double major, under the direction of "The HJ Walton Symposium is very edu- State University, Anderson University, Krop. Parrish, who is a senior completing cational and inspiring, providing an and Spring Hill College. her Senior Capstone Project in mathemat- opportunity to learn new ideas and meth- ics as well, is working jointly with the ods of proofs," adds Okoro. "I had a great Ngo, Nguyen and President once again Clayton State Mathematics Department’s experience!" gave their special 30-minute joint presen- Dr. Christian Barrientos and Krop. Patel, a tation on their research with Krop in the December 2012 graduate of Clayton "Attending and presenting at conferences field of Ramsey Theory, entitled, “Small State, is working with Raridan and Krop. has a profound impact on student interest pattern Gallai Ramsey numbers.” in mathematics and in research in general, "These opportunities are helping me to which promotes their overall educational Larsen gave a 15 minute presentation on his prepare to give my final senior presenta- experience and encourages them to con- statistical research with the Clayton State tion," says President. sider further study in graduate school," Mathematics Departments’ Dr. Keith Driscoll, says Raridan. “Active engagement in entitled, “Inverse prediction intervals”. Nguyen adds, "I like doing research and it mathematics research provides Clayton is enjoyable to see the research of other State students with an opportunity to see When asked about their experience, the students. Because this conference is local, what they can truly achieve.” students gave extremely positive reports, it is easy to have access to new ideas, to expressing that the conference experience see what is currently being done in the The students attending the University of was valuable. field and to see how much is still Tennessee conference were Kenny Gillis unknown." (Riverdale), President, Nguyen, Ngo, The students’ travel was funded through Drew Schmidt (McDonough), Hua, CIMS. The students, Raridan and Krop "The experience that I had today at the HJ Christian Larsen (Covington) and Okoro. would like to thank Dr. Anthony Giovannitti, Walton Symposium was wonderful," says Mathematics Department chair, and Dr. Lila Hua. "The integrity of the presenters, There were nine student presentations at Roberts, dean of CIMS, for providing the nec- kindness of the residents, and beauty of the conference from Clayton State essary support for travel to conferences. Campus Review Page 12 June 3, 2013

Polson, cont’d. from p. 9 Realizing the extent of her present oppor- Polson applied for and was accepted to. and was recently proposed to at the tunities, and the breadth of her future She signed her contract with Henry Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta. Needless ones, Polson made the decision to switch County Schools May 21, and will have to say… she said yes. She loves to read her English concentration from purely lit- her very own classroom this August. She and write in her spare time, and enjoys erature to education. exclaims that she couldn’t be more excit- traveling, photography, and crocheting. ed to start this new chapter of her life. While awaiting her position at Eagle’s Foreshadowing Polson’s future success Landing, she currently works as a store was her long-term substitute-teaching job Polson’s college years were filled with many supervisor at the Stockbridge Chick-fil-a in fall 2012 at Eagle’s Landing High awards and achievements, which include her Dwarf House. School. There she taught 10th and 11th position as vice president of Sigma Tau Delta grade English for an entire semester, and English Honors Society. She also won the “The great thing about teaching literature she is proud to announce that, during her 2012 Debra Durden Award for Excellence in is that there are so many life lessons to be semester as a sub, her 11th grade students Teaching of English, the 2011 Bill Pasch learned through each character’s experi- had a 98 percent pass rate on the Georgia Award for Outstanding Senior English ences — there’s something for everyone,” High School Writing Test. Major, and an Academic Achievement states Polson. Award in 2011 and 2012. As fate would have it, a position became available at Eagle’s Landing in the spring Polson grew up in Stockbridge, has a dog, for the following school year, which named Roxy, who she spoils like a child,

Peters, cont’d. from p. 8 ural to me.” She is grateful, however, and the Non-Traditional Student Organization pursue a master’s degree in applied psy- “honored that Transition House chose to (NTSO) at Clayton State in 2010. NTSO chology with a research focus on the recognize my efforts to support their won the University’s Outstanding New effectiveness of bio field energy modali- organization in this way.” Student Organization award that same ties in the treatment of PTSD. year. She is also secretary for Clayton During her internship Peters is thankful State’s Student Veterans Association, a that she “gained insight into the kind of member of two honor societies, made the strength and commitment it takes to turn Clayton State Dean’s List four years in a one’s life around once you have hit rock row, and won the Clayton State Academic bottom. I have total admiration for the Achievement Award in 2012 and 2013. veterans who successfully complete the Transition House program because it is Peters majored in Psychology and Human hard work.” Services, graduating on May 4, 2013. She intends to find a position with an organi- Along with her long-standing commit- zation that provides support for veter- ment to volunteer work, Peters founded ans/military members. She will eventually

Clayton State University Butterfly/Hummingbird Garden Dedicated

The Clayton State University Butterfly/Hummingbird Garden, planted by the Clayton State Retirees Association (CSRA) and the University’s Facilities Management Landscape Department in September 2012, was dedicated to the University on Friday, May 31 at 10 a.m. Clayton State President Dr. Thomas Hynes, members of the Facilities Management staff, and CSRA members were present for the dedication, along with Clayton State faculty and staff. A bronze plaque was placed in the garden during the ceremony. (L to R): Sandy Golden, CSRA Member & Master Gardner; Justin Brooks, Clayton State Assistant Landscape Management Director; Martha Wicker, CSRA Vice President; Carol Hatfield; Gene Hatfield, CSRA President. Photo credit: gr8photo.com Campus Review June 3, 2013 Page 13 Retiree Life Plan Excerpt Campus Review Page 14 June 3, 2013 Retiree Life Plan Excerpt Campus Review June 3, 2013 Page 15 Retiree Life Plan Excerpt Campus Review Page 16 June 3, 2013 Retiree Life Plan Excerpt Campus Review June 3, 2013 Page 17 Spivey Hall’s Fifth Annual Summer Music Camp Starts June 10 Clayton State University’s Spivey Hall Clayton State. Some activities will take fifth graders. Kinney is the accompanist has a handful of spots remaining for this place in the Music Education Building. of the Spivey Hall Young Artists and has year’s Summer Music Camp… a rare All participants will check in and out from served on the faculties of Paine College, opportunity for young singers to make Spivey Hall each day of camp. Augusta State University, Agnes Scott their dreams real and perform on the stage College, and Georgia Perimeter College. of the world-famous Spivey Hall. The cost to attend Summer Music Camp is $150 per student, due in full before the Participants of the Spivey Hall 2013 The camp will run from Monday, June 10 registration deadline of Monday, June 3. Summer Music Camp will give a free through Friday, June 14, from 9:30 a.m. to New members of the Spivey Hall Young public performance in Spivey Hall on 3:30 p.m., each day. Registration is now Artists program can register for a reduced Friday, June 14 at 3:30 p.m., to showcase open and the deadline to register is rate of $125. Discounts are available for their talents. All families and friends are Monday, June 3. families registering multiple students. A welcome to attend. No tickets are late registration fee of $175 per student required, and seating will be general Spivey Hall’s Summer Music Camp is will be accepted after June 3 on a space- admission. designed for both boys and girls who will available basis. Checks may be made be in fourth to seventh grade in the payable to Clayton State University and 2013/2014 school year. Participation is mailed to Spivey Hall with the registra- not limited to previous choral experience; tion form, payment form, waiver, and however, students need to be able to sing music teacher’s recommendation. Visit on pitch (in tune) before camp begins. www.spiveyhall.org/education, or email Teacher recommendations are required. [email protected], or call (678) 466-4481 for complete registra- Students will receive a comprehensive tion information. music experience while working with music specialists Craig Hurley and Hurley is the conductor of the Spivey Hall Marcena Kinney, and will feature choral Young Artists, the training choir of the singing, guitar instruction, class piano, nationally renowned Spivey Hall playing Orff instruments and tone chimes, Children’s Choir. He is currently the folk dancing, and performing in Spivey music specialist at Ford Elementary Hall. Summer Music Camp will be locat- School in Cobb County, where he teaches ed at Spivey Hall, on the campus of general music to kindergartners through

Clayton State Athletics Readies for June Kickoff of Summer Camps by Gid Rowell, Athletics

The Clayton State Department of afternoon. Campers may also choose to Daily activities are led by Clayton State Athletics will kick-off its 2013 summer combine two different half-day camps if head coaches and focus on character athletic camp schedule in the first week of they wish. building aspects of each individual sport, June. including self-esteem, discipline and Cost of the full-day camp is $125 and for responsibility. The camps combine small The first series of camps will begin the a half-day is $65. To register online or group instruction as well as game play to week of June 3-7 and all camps are held print out a registration form, please visit ensure development of fundamental skills on the campus of Clayton State Clayton State Athletics Summer Camps. and game knowledge. University. The department offers athletic camps for boys and girls in the following Clayton State’s athletic camps are For more information, contact the Clayton sports: soccer, basketball, tennis and designed to provide the highest quality State Athletic Department at (678) 466- speed development. instruction in a safe, fun, and socially- 4678. enriching environment, and to help The week-long camps are offered to youth campers’ dreams be made real. The pri- ages six-to-17 years-old and run from 9 mary goal is for all campers to enjoy a.m. to 4 p.m. Half-day camps are also themselves while also learning and available either in the morning or in the improving their skills. Campus Review Page 18 June 3, 2013

Officers, cont’d. from p. 8 tificates from the Clayton State Division of Continuing Education. In addition to having now served three times as Alumni Association president, LaRue has also served as Vice president twice, secretary twice, and treasurer once, so it’s pretty safe to say she’s familiar with the work- ings of the association, including giving the Alumni Association’s Commencement address, which she did twice on Saturday, May 4.

Retired from Marriott Corporation after Lanelle LaRue addresses attendees at the 2013 alumni ceremony in Spivey Hall. 33 years, she spent 10 years with Marriott In-Flite Services, moving up through several positions, and 23 years with the “I love to watch and play sports including Stockbridge. In 2007, he enrolled at Atlanta Airport Marriott, eight years as a basketball and football,” he says of his Clayton State to obtain a bachelor’s sales assistant and 15 years as operating leisure pursuits. “I am learning to play degree in Business Administration with a manager of the business center. She golf. concentration in Marketing. He complet- received from Bill Tiefel, president of ed his degree in fall 2011. Marriott Lodging Group, the Tiefel “I like to spend time with my family, trav- Service Award for quality service and el to new places, learn about different cul- In the spring of 2009, he was initiated into guest satisfaction in 1995. tures, and work out at the gym.” Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., through the Tau Epsilon Chapter. During his years LaRue has two sons and a daughter, two Treasurer Rice is the budget manager for a brother on campus, he served in several granddaughters, and her, “most recent Southern Company Services (SCS). Since positions in the chapter including chapter interest, my new great grandson Emery joining Georgia Power in 1991, she president. He was also afforded the oppor- Christopher Sink.” served in various roles, including assistant tunity to serve in the national membership to the senior vice president of Metro development process for Alpha Phi Alpha In her spare time LaRue loves baking, Atlanta Regions and budget manager for as a master trainer, where he still serves gardening, hiking or anything outdoors. Customer Service & Marketing, before today. joining SCS in 2010. She also served as Vice President Jordan, originally from the 2010 – 2011 Board Chair of the Club Also while attending Clayton State, he sat New Jersey, now lives in McDonough. He of Hearts, a Georgia nonprofit corporation on the Student Fees & Activity Advisory has been an economic assistant with the funded by contributions from Georgia Board, was a Campus Life volunteer, and U.S. Department of Labor/Bureau of Power and Southern Company employees completed the inaugural Loch Leadership Labor Statistics in Atlanta since 2007, and in metro Atlanta. Institute. Due to his Photoshop skills, his a licensed realtor with Keller Williams work has been showcased through various Realty Traditions in Stockbridge since Like all four of the new officers, Rice has mediums across campus, such as the 2012 2006. a business degree from Clayton State, in Orientation SROW t-shirt, and the 2012 her case a 1991 BBA in Accounting. She Homecoming t-shirt. Jordan earned his Bachelors of Business also earned an MBA in Economics from Management with a concentration of Georgia State University in 1997. She is Currently an employee of Wells Fargo & Supply Chain Management and Logistics also a Certified Public Accountant. While Co., since graduation Bailey has transi- from Clayton State in the fall of 2006. His attending Clayton State, she was involved tioned into the Pi Gamma Lambda Clayton State resume is also one of the in the Accounting Club and had the Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. He aspires to best. He’s served as the Alumni Board’s opportunity to prepare tax returns through return to school this fall to work on a Membership and Business Plan chairman the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Masters Degree in Divinity along with a since 2007. While a student, he was the (VITA) program. She also spent time as a Masters in Business Administration. Atlanta Air Cargo Association tutor in the English lab. Some of his hobbies include hanging out Scholarship winner in 2005, and a Dean’s with friends, frat brothers, and being List student from 2004 to 2006. He even In her spare time, she enjoys reading, involved at his church, the Greater was the 2006/2007 Homecoming King exercising and playing golf. Rice and her Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church. and served as a student assistant in the husband, Chet, reside in Newnan, Ga. Counseling Services and Financial Aid Departments, and for the University Secretary Bailey is a 24 year old native of Rideshare Program. Macon, Ga., who currently lives in Campus Review June 3, 2013 Page 19 Clayton State Finishes Third in Trivia Time 2012-13 PBC Commissioner’s Cup by Gid Rowell, Athletics What’s My Line? After enjoying another solid all-around Pembroke (.484), North College (.466), by John Shiffert, University Relations season athletically, Clayton State Young Harris (.446), Francis Marion University claimed yet another high rank- (.398), and Georgia Southwestern (.248). Our last trivia question took on some of the aspects of an old-time quiz show. (Note to ing in the annual Peach Belt Conference all you youngsters – those were reality TV Commissioner Cup standings Clayton State captured regular season before there was reality TV.) Maybe championships in women’s cross country “What’s My Line” or “To Tell the Truth.” The final standings were announced at the and women’s basketball during the 2012- conference’s annual meetings earlier this 13 season. In addition, the Lakers finished The question was, who has had the more week, and Clayton State finished third in the upper half of the league standings in titles at Clayton State than Dr. Benita overall in the 2012-13 Peach Belt the following sports: men’s cross country Moore? There were several good guesses, Conference Commissioner Cup, finishing (fifth), women’s soccer (T-fourth), men’s notably the ubiquitous Pat Keane, who has behind only Armstrong State and golf (fifth) and women’s tennis (T-fifth). seen everything and done everything at Clayton State over the past 25+ years. Columbus State in the final tally. This However, the answer we were looking for marks the fifth time that Clayton State has The Commissioner’s Cup is presented came from the individual who posed the finished at least in the top-3 in the annually to the best overall athletic pro- question… Dr. Angelyn Hayes… and no Commissioner Cup standings, and the gram in the league. The PBC one guessed her. In case you’re wondering, Lakers have finished at least in the top-5 Commissioner’s Cup is determined by here’s the list of Hayes’ titles at Clayton every year since 2006. calculating the number of points possible State (and she ought to know); Instructor, to each school, given the number of sports Acting Assistant Director of Continuing With 112 possible points, Clayton State they participate in, divided by the number Education, Coordinator of JTPA, accumulated 72 points for a rating of .643. of points earned during the year. Coordinator of Cooperative Education, Assistant Director of Career Services, Armstrong won the Cup at .803, followed Associate Director of Career Services, by Columbus State at .764. Finishing Points are determined by placement in the Director of Experiential Learning, Acting behind Clayton State were USC Aiken final regular-season standings of each of Assistant to the VP of Academic Affairs, (.641), Georgia College (.553), the PBC’s 15 championship sports. Director of Experiential Learning and Montevallo (.530), Lander (.528), Flagler Online Instruction, Director of (.500) Augusta State (.492), UNC Experiential Learning and Academic Advising, Director of Career Services, Director of Career Services and Coordinator of Student Affairs Krommelova Named to Assessment, Assistant VP of Student Affairs. Capital One Academic All-District Team Whew… for compiling that resume, and Clayton State tennis player Ivana Earlier this spring, Krommelova was the for stumping the field, Hayes gets six triv- Krommelova has been named to the recipient of several academic honors at ia points. Capital One Academic All-District team. Clayton State. She was named the College of Business’ Outstanding Graduate of the As to the Bonus Question, “who joined Krommelova, from Nove Zamky, Year, the Outstanding Graduate of the Moore as one of the all-Ph.D. “Twirling Slovakia, graduated in May with a 3.9 Year in Supply Chain Management, the Professors” in the Homecoming Parade some 10 years ago?” Maybe you had to be grade point average, earning her degree in Council of Supply Chain Management there, but it was one of the great moments Supply Chain Management. She also Professionals General Scholarship winner in Clayton State history, featuring Drs. attained a double minor in Finance and and the College of Business’ nominee for Moore, Cathie Aust and Lisa Eichelberger. Marketing. the University System of Georgia Three Bonus Points each for Lou Brackett Chancellor’s Academic Award. and Ginny Bass for remembering a memo- Battling injuries this season, Krommelova rable occasion. finished with a 5-3 record in singles play Krommelova was also a member of and a 5-8 mark in doubles. She helped the Clayton State’s Honor’s Program and a Moving to a completely different subject, Lakers earn its 10th berth in the NCAA starter on Clayton State’s NCAA Division what did Fa Zhou tell Mulan when she returned from defeating the Huns (not that Division II National Tennis II Final Four team in 2011. the Huns actually got to that part of China, Championships in the last 15 years. it was the Mongols, but Disney doesn’t fol- Clayton State finished the season fifth in By being named to the first-team low history directly.) the Peach Belt Conference and ranked Academic All-District team, Krommelova eighth in the NCAA Division II Southeast will be eligible for the Capital One Region. Academic All-America team. Campus Review Page 20 June 3, 2013 Sports Azcue and Smith Earn All-American at NCAA Division II Track and Field National Championships by Gid Rowell, Athletics

Clayton State’s Ayrton Azcue and NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field jump, clearing a height of 5-8 ¾. Her Shannon Smith earned All-America hon- National Championships in Pueblo, Col. jump matched Clayton State’s school ors May 25 after their performances at the record in the event set by Kim Larry in Azcue placed eighth in the 800m run with 2008. Barbara Szabo, from Western State, a time of 1:51.24. He becomes Clayton won the event leaping 6-1 ½. State’s second two-time All-America in men’s track & field, joining Carlos Guyton in 2004 and 2005. Azcue earned All-America honors earlier this year placing second in the 800m at the indoor national competition. Drew Windle, from Ashland, won the race with a time of 1:48.52.

Ayrton Azcue Shannon Smith Smith received All-American honors after Photo Credit: placing seventh in the nation in the high Kevin Liles | kevindliles.com

Former Laker Soccer Player Chris Klute Featured on MLS Website

Former Clayton State men’s soccer stand- chris-klute-emerges-top-option-left-back. defender, becoming arguably the top out Chris Klute was featured on the offi- defender in the Peach Belt and one of the cial Major League Soccer website earlier Klute, who played at Clayton State in best in both the region and the country. He this week after breaking into the starting 2011, has started nine of the last 10 was named to the Daktronics 2011 NCAA lineup for the Colorado Rapids. matches for the team at left back and has Division II All-Southeast Region team. two assists on the season. For a link to the story and video, go to Klute signed a two-year contract with the http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/arti- In 2011 for the Lakers, he played every Rapids, who are based in Commerce City, cle/2013/05/28/colorado-rapids-defender- minute of the Lakers' 18 games at center Col., for the 2012 and 2013 seasons.

Campus Review June 3, 2013 Editor: John Shiffert Writers: Erin Fender Ciji Fox Lauren Graves Samantha Watson Layout: Lauren Graves

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