Vol. 42 No. XIII Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community July 26, 2010 Supply Chain Management Now a Major in School of Business by John Shiffert, University Relations

The School of Business’ already- our access to talent there for that disci- son, then-Clayton State University acclaimed Supply Chain Management pline is very high.” Foundation Trustee Charles S. “Chuck” program has been approved as a major for Conklin, II. the University’s School of Business, with Previously a minor under the School of an official start date of August, 16, 2010, Business’ Bachelor of Business “I am excited about the Clayton State the beginning of the 2010/11 academic Administration degree, Supply Chain Supply Chain program because we are in year. Management has been a part of the a very good position to meet the ever- University’s undergraduate offerings growing demand in the industry,” says Dr. Last November, while global technology since 2001, when Dr. George H. Messer, Alphonso Ogbuehi, dean of the School of giant NCR was in the process of moving Jr., was named as the first holder of the Business. “Our faculty work to prepare its corporate headquarters from Dayton, Charles Schmidlapp Conklin graduates to assume positions that allow Oh., to Suwanee, Ga., CEO Bill Nuti has Chair/Eminent Scholar in them to contribute towards improving the supply chain management programs at Logistics/Supply Chain Management. shareholder values.” Clayton State and Georgia Tech as one of Currently held by Dr. James Keebler, the the reasons the company is relocating to Conklin Chair is supported in part by the “Our program is not similar to the highly Georgia. In an interview with Canada’s Charles Schmidlapp Conklin Trust and quantitative and engineering technology Business News Network, Nuti said, the Georgia Eminent Scholars Program. intensive logistics degree at Georgia “Georgia Tech, as well as Clayton [State] The Conklin Trust was formed in 1985 in Tech., nor is it one that is focused on University down there have wonderful memory of Charles Schmidlapp Conklin supply chain management curriculum. So by his wife, Margarett B. Conklin, and his Supply Chain Management, cont’d., p. 10

Inside “Royalty” Arrives at Swan Lake The 12-acre lake on the campus of Departments: Clayton State University is known as “Swan Lake” for a good reason. Since Arts Page ...... 4 early 1995, when Dr. Barbara G. King, an Across the Campus ...... 5 assistant professor of Reading at the Trivia Time ...... 13 University, donated two mute swans to Sports ...... 13 Clayton State, there has always been at least one of the graceful, long-necked birds floating on the campus’ most notice- In This Issue: able natural feature.

Ask Me to be Featured in After a late afternoon delivery on PR Campaign ...... 2 Tuesday, July 13, Clayton State has three With the passing of Belle’s mate, Rhett II, AmeriCorps Re-funded for mute swans gracing their namesake body last month, Swan Lake was down to a sin- $181K ...... 2 of water. Thanks to the efforts of the gle swan. However, Bailey, at the request University's unofficial swan maven, Dean Ogbuehi Appoints Three . . . .3 of numerous Clayton State students, fac- Director of Media and Printing Services ulty and staff, was soon on the phone, Laker Hall Move-In Day ...... 3 Paul Bailey, the University’s Swan Lake contacting Groen’s Wildlife Services of “Restrepo” ...... 6 has two new residents… both female Cedar Lake, Ind., to arrange for the pur- Fitness Center News ...... 6 Royal Mute Swans… joining the chase of two new female swans to join Hudachek-Buswell to Present . . . .7 University’s holdover Polish Mute Swan, Belle. The two new arrivals departed Renovations at Clayton State . . . .12 who is named Belle (after Belle Watling in “Gone With the Wind”). Swan Royalty, cont’d., p. 9 Campus Review Page 2 Month XX, 2005 Clayton State’s “Ask Me” Program to be Featured in Governor’s Office of Customer Service PR Campaign by Ciji Fox, University Relations

Clayton State University’s “Ask Me” pro- motivated and let them know that their example of how a university can cultivate gram will be featured in the Governor’s hard work is not going unnoticed.” a culture where students and faculty part- Office of Customer Service’s knowledge- ner together to proactively and innova- able customer service campaign. Bailey thought Clayton State’s “Ask Me” tively provide great customer service.” program would be the perfect candidate The e-postcard featuring Chanielle Lee, “Over the last 16 months, the Governor’s for the campaign, especially since the Clayton State student program coordina- Office of Customer Service has been Campaign’s slogan is – “The Right tor, will be sent to 90,000 state employees working on a goal to instill five key cus- Answer, The First Time.” across the state on Aug. 24, 2010. tomer commitments – Helpful, “A few years ago I heard about the `Ask Accessible, Responsive, Knowledgeable Me’ program,” Bailey says. “It always “It is always a rewarding experience to and Courteous - into the customer service stuck in my mind as a service I wish was work with Clayton State University,” culture of Georgia, with knowledgeable there for me when I was in school, espe- Bailey says. “The faculty and staff I’ve service being the current focus,” says cially during that awkward first week had the pleasure to interact with are Stephen Bailey, communications special- when you are trying to acclimate yourself always very helpful and enthusiastic ist for the Governor’s Office of Customer to new surroundings and schedules. about promoting better customer service Service. “Each word is accompanied by a to students.” series of e-postcards, featuring state “Also, in keeping with our knowledgeable “Ask Me” is a student-focused initiative employees, customers and students that customer service campaign slogan – The created and implemented by Campus Life serve to provide a quick, encouraging Right Answer, The First Time – I thought message to help keep state employees the program was a perfect fit and an “Ask Me”, cont’d., p. 8

Clayton State AmeriCorps Grant Re-Funded for $181K for 2010/2011 Clayton State University’s Department gram assistant, are enthusiastic about the community, but we have been able to of Campus Life’s AmeriCorps grant future of AmeriCorps at the University. establish great working relationships was recently re-funded for the with organizations in the community,” 2010/2011 academic year in the “The grant allows us to engage committed Hutson says. “We have also introduced amount of $181, 589 by the Georgia students in intense community service and our members to leadership develop- Commission for Service and activism,” Hutson says. “We selected 25 ment opportunities, including Volunteerism Board. AmeriCorps is a students during our inaugural year that CPR/First Aid and Disaster national service program designed to completed more than 15,000 service Preparedness and Response.” connect Americans in intense civic hours by way of tutoring high school stu- engagement to meet the targeted criti- dents at Jonesboro and Morrow High The AmeriCorps program has assisted cal needs of a community. Schools and volunteering in over 20 proj- more than 250 students with standard ects in Clayton and surrounding counties. coursework in Math, Science and Clayton State was originally funded in Language Arts, including assisting 2009 for a three-year grant cycle in the “The grant also allows us to offer a mod- them with success on the Georgia High amount of $156,881 for each year. est stipend to the AmeriCorps members as School Graduation Test, Hutson says. Clayton State is one of only two new well as an education award scholarship at programs funded in 2009, and one of the completion of the term for their dedi- “Clayton State University students three universities in Georgia receiving cation and commitment to community really got things done with their high this federally-funded grant through the service and activism.” school students, with majority of them Georgia Commission for Service and showing increase in their test scores, Volunteerism. Hutson admits that there have been some passing portions of the Georgia High challenges. School Graduation Test, or improving Natasha L. Hutson, project director, their attitude towards school and edu- and assistant director of Campus Life “As a new program, it was challenging cation,” she adds. Courtney Watson, AmeriCorps pro- gaining visibility and support from the Campus Review Month XX, 2005 Page 3 Dean Ogbuehi Makes Three New Appointments for School of Business

Dr. Alphonso Ogbuehi, dean of the well as development of medium- and Georgia’s business leaders and Clayton AACSB-accredited School of Business at long-range plans for the program,” says State students while ensuring they gain Clayton State University, has announced Ogbuehi. insights into current business trends and three administrative appointments for the corporate strategies. coming academic year. The MBA program, which has the largest enrollment among Clayton State’s eight Jim Wood is president of Jim Wood Assistant Professor of graduate-level programs, is currently run- Associates, a former owner/publisher of Business Law Dr. Judith ning three cohorts; one on the main cam- the Clayton News Daily, and the only Ogden has agreed to serve pus in Morrow, one in Peachtree City and original member still serving on the Board as interim assistant dean one in Conyers. of Trustees of Clayton State University and director of the Foundation. Dr. Martha Wood, is a profes- School’s highly-success- In addition, Director of Logistics sor emerita of Mathematics at Clayton ful MBA Program. She is Ogden Practices John Mascaritolo has agreed to State and founder of the Southeastern also in charge of the School of Business’ serve as interim assistant dean for Center for the Enhancement of Learning. yearly Volunteer Income Tax Assistance External Relations. Mascaritolo’s most Together, they have spearheaded an effort program (VITA) that supplies free income visible function will be to expand the that expands the University’s speaker’s tax services to the public each February School of Business’ acclaimed James series… the Woods, as well as their fami- and March. Wood Speaker Series. The Speaker Series ly, friends, and business associates, have provides a forum for Georgia’s most cele- donated to the School of Business to cre- “Judith will be responsible for the man- brated business personalities to engage in ate an endowed fund for the James Wood agement and oversight of the day-to-day insightful discussion with tomorrow’s Lecture Series. operations of the MBA Program, includ- business leaders. The goal of the program Appointments, cont’d., p. 11 ing curricular matters, recruitment, as is simple, to forge bonds between

Move-In Day for Laker Hall is August 12

Year Three for Clayton State University’s residence hall, Laker Hall, is about to begin.

According to Director of Housing and Residence Life Joseph Cantona, Move-In Day for the 2010/11 academic year is Thursday, Aug. 12, for first year resident students. Move-In will continue on Friday, Aug. 13, for resident returning and transfer students. Move-in will also con- tinue through the weekend of Saturday, Aug. 14 and Sunday, Aug. 15. As has been the case for the past two years, Clayton State administrators, faculty, staff and stu- Laker Hall is a public/private venture, hours or more) at Clayton State are dents will volunteer to pitch in to help the funded by a bond project with the required to live in Laker Hall for the fall residents of Laker Hall move in and Development Authority of Clayton and spring semesters, unless qualified for become acclimated to residence life. County the issuing agency. Built and paid an exemption. These exemptions include; for without the use of any state funds, age (over 21), married students; those stu- Dedicated on Aug. 12, 2008, Laker Hall is Laker Hall is owned by Clayton State dents who are legally responsible for a 451-bed, 178,000 square foot student University Foundation Real Estate I LLC, minor dependent children; students who housing facility located on the north side and leased to the University System of are taking classes solely at Clayton State – of Clayton State Boulevard, just inside the Georgia with the lease payments coming Fayette; and students with other com- entrance to the campus. As such, it domi- from housing rental. pelling personal circumstances which nates the northwest corner of Clayton necessitate the student living at home or State’s 175-acre campus as the largest All first-time and transferring freshman building on campus. students (those registering for 12 credit Move-In Day, cont’d., p. 7 Campus Review Page 4 Month XX, 2005 Across the Campus...

Alumni Association would like to take this opportunity to new first year students to Laker Hall for Alumni, students, faculty/staff and friends express my sincere appreciation to all of the 2010/11 school year. For Thursday, of Clayton State University, it’s time for a you. Thank you for the support and Aug. 12, 2010 — Move-In Day — from 8 trip to the ballpark. One of the Clayton friendship you have given me over the a.m. to 4 p.m., we are looking for volun- State Alumni Association’s most popular past three years. It has been a great pleas- teers to help move students in to Laker annual events is Clayton State Night at the ure working with you. I can be reached at Hall and welcome them to campus. We Atlanta Braves. For 2010, the Alumni ([email protected]). Please keep are looking at two hour shifts (8 a.m. to 10 Association will sponsor Clayton State in touch!" "Auxiliary Services would like a.m., 10 a.m. to noon, noon to 2 p.m., and Night at Turner Field on Friday, Aug. 27. to express its appreciation to Joe for his 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.). This is a fun way for you First pitch will be at 7:35 p.m., as Atlanta years of service and wonderful food!" to meet the incoming class of students and faces off against National League East rival adds Norman Grizzell. "We know this is a get the positive relationships started with Florida Marlins. A fireworks show will fol- great opportunity for him expand his them. Please contact Joe Cantona, director low the Friday night contest. The tickets will career with Sodexo as he moves to of Housing and Residence Life, at joseph- be located in the Upper Box for $16 per per- Georgia Gwinnett and to work closer to [email protected] or (678) 466-5480 son. Dues-paying Alumni Association mem- his home.” by Friday, Aug. 6, 2010 at noon if you bers will have the opportunity to purchase would like to volunteer or have any ques- tickets at a discounted rate of $12 per person. Budget Office tions. When e-mailing or calling, please Tickets are limited, and they always go fast The FY11 Expenditure by Dept- include what time you may like to assist. for this Alumni Association event, so please SpeedTypes that are effective as of July 1, RSVP as soon as possible. For more infor- 2010 are available on the Budget Office International Programs mation about purchasing tickets, please con- website at the link below. Please check Clayton State recently sponsored a Trade tact Gid Rowell, director of Alumni this list before you submit any check and Investment Briefing with Turkish Relations, at (678) 466-4477 or by email at requests, expense reports, etc. this fiscal Minister of Trade, Zafer Caglayan, and a [email protected]. Buy tickets at year. Some of the chart strings have large delegation of Turkish businessmen, https://adminsystems2.clayton.edu/foun- changed since last year due to having to at the World Trade Center Atlanta. dation/alumni. balance the budget between FUND codes. Clayton State University’s Office of http://adminservices.clayton.edu/budget/e International Programs and the ***** xpend_revenue.htm University’s School of Business collabo- Clayton State University alumni and rated to secure an exclusive university friends, mark your calendars… the Financial Aid sponsorship for Clayton State for this Clayton State Alumni Association is Are you an Eagle Scout through the Metro event. According to John Parkerson, bringing back a fun, social networking Atlanta Region Boy Scouts? Do you have Clayton State’s director of International event for you. The Alumni Association a 2.8 or above GPA? If so, we welcome Programs, and the vice president- will be sponsoring its second "Monday you to apply for the Bobby L. Johnson Programs for the World Trade Center, vis- Mixer" of the summer at 6:30 p.m. on Scholarship. This memorial scholarship itors comprised a high-level delegation of Monday, Aug. 16 at Taco Mac in for Mrs. Bobby L. Johnson was estab- approximately 50 Turkish officials and Stockbridge, Ga. The Mixers are casual, lished for an Eagle Scout from the Metro business leaders from the Ministry of free from admission (you just pay for Atlanta Region. Applicants must be Foreign Trade, CEOs representing numer- what you order), and without agenda. In enrolled in, or admitted to, Clayton State ous key industry sectors, and individual other words, come enjoy yourself, bring a with a minimum 2.8 GPA. To be consid- business interests that are seeking U.S. friend, relax and network with other alum- ered for this scholarship, you must com- partners for export, production and other ni and friends of Clayton State. Taco Mac plete the Scholarship Application and sub- trade activities. is located at 3682 Highway 138 SE, mit two Recommendation Forms. These Stockbridge, off of exit 228 of I-75. documents are available through this link: Library Anyone can RSVP online at http://admin- http://adminservices.clayton.edu/finan- The Clayton State Genealogy Group’s services.clayton.edu/alumni/mixerRSVP. cialaid/Scholarships/EagleScoutScholars next meeting will be Sunday, Aug. 1, from aspx. hip1011.htm. Please note that the recipi- 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. The group will be ent of this scholarship must provide docu- helping beginner’s learn to do genealogy Auxiliary Services mentation of Eagle Scout status from the research. If you are new to genealogy and Sodexho Executive chef Joe Polanco says Metro Atlanta Region. If you have any want to learn how to trace your family he sends this message with mixed emo- questions about this scholarship, please line and discover who’s living in your tions… "As some of you know, I have contact [email protected]. family tree, then this workshop is for you. accepted a position at another University. From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., we have speakers It was not an easy decision to make Housing and Residence Life doing presentations on heritage societies. because I truly enjoy working with all of Housing and Residence Life is seeking you here at Clayton State University. I volunteers to help with welcoming our Across the Campus, cont’d., p. 8 Campus Review Month XX, 2005 Page 5 Arts Page Theatre in the Square Opens Season with World Premiere of Phillip DePoy's "Stealing Dixie" Theatre in the Square proudly celebrates Union Army who is armed and ready to the world premiere of Stealing Dixie, a kill, Ross, a Sgt. Major in the Union Army play about one man’s plan to end the Civil and Campbell, a fellow spy. This group of War. Stealing Dixie, by Clayton State Union soldiers and sympathizers has University’s Phillip DePoy, opens come to be known as Andrews’ Raiders. Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage. Tickets are available at the Box The success of the mission is all based on Office by calling (770) 422-8369 or “THE PLAN” that Andrews developed online at www.theatreinthesquare.com. after seeing the loss of so many lives at the battle of Shiloh. In the end, the plan to Stealing Dixie is a gripping portrayal of steal The General, a Confederate locomo- the great locomotive chase that centers tive, was derailed by the train’s conductor, around James Andrews’ plan to end the Fuller, who was determined to save his Civil War with hopes of no more blood- train. Photo from www.theatreinthesquare.com shed. As a part of his plan he meets in what is now known as the Kennesaw Performances are Tuesdays through performances on Sunday, August 1 at 7 House, the location of the Marietta Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. p.m. and Tuesday, August 3 at 8 p.m. Museum of History, with Knight, a loco- and 7 p.m. There is a Wednesday matinee Student matinee performances are avail- motive engineer, Parrott, a private in the at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 1 only, and preview Stealing Dixie, cont’d., p. 11

Fraser Directing Staged Reading Artist's Showcase of Of “The Diary of Anne Frank” at Atlanta to Showcase Fayette County Public Library Clayton State Talent by John Shiffert, University Relations The Clayton State Theatre will be show- cased at the Artist's Showcase of Atlanta State Theatre, for guidance. DePoy was The Fayette County Public Library, 1821 on Monday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m., at 7 glad to suggest Clayton State theatre sen- Heritage Park Way in Fayetteville, didn’t Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. have to go far to find a director for the cul- ior major Kalani Fraser, who happens to mination of its “Fayette on the Page 2010” be a resident of Fayetteville. A Shontelle Thrash (as in Clayton study of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” State Assistant Professor of “Thank you very much for recommending Theatre/Communication Shontelle A “One Book, One Community” initia- Kalani Fraser to us for our Fayette on the Thrash) Production, the Artist's tive, Fayette on the Page is a county-wide Page `Diary of Anne Frank’ project,” Showcase will feature Clayton State reading and discussion program that wrote Fayette County Library Public University students Tristan Santiago, Jon encourages all Fayette County residents to Services Librarian Sarah Trowbridge in a Taylor and Brian Bryant, as well as May read the same book and participate in recent email to DePoy. “She really is ter- 2010 Clayton State graduate David Henry. related cultural, educational and recre- rific – very professional and enthusiastic. ational activities. For 2010, the Fayette We are impressed so far, and looking for- Clayton State's Bryan Meadows is County Public Library chose arguably the ward to seeing the whole thing come to also being showcased — the actors are most famous diary ever written. fruition with the staged reading on performing three scenes that he wrote. Thursday, September 30.” Admission is $5 at the door, with a recep- Fayette on the Page 2010 started in May, tion to follow the performances (monologs In preparation for the Sept. 30 perform- and will reach its finale on Sept. 30, from and scenes) by a total of eight writers and ance, Fraser is holding auditions for the 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a free staged 14 actors. Please note that there is adult 13 roles (eight males, five females) neces- reading of the play, “The Diary of Anne content in the Showcase. Frank,” by Frances Goodrich and Albert sary for the staged reading. The auditions Hackett. Needing a director for this the- will be held on Saturday, Aug. 14 at the For more information, or to RSVP, please atrical presentation, the Library turned to Library, starting at 11:30 a.m. Interested contact [email protected]. Phillip DePoy, director of the Clayton Fraser, cont’d., p. 8 See poster ad on p. 11 Campus Review Page 6 Month XX, 2005 Fitness Center News Clayton State’s If you are renting a locker in the SAC SVA and Veteran’s Fitness Center, the deadline to clean out your locker is Thursday, July 29. After Heart Georgia that date, locks will be cut and items will Invite all to see be donated to charity. Summer locker rentals will resume on Friday, Aug. 6. “Restrepo” Locker rental rates per semester are $20 for a full locker and $10 for a half locker. The Clayton State University Student Veterans Association (SVA), along with All employees are encouraged to join the Veteran’s Heart Georgia, invites the cam- SAC Fitness Center and enjoy the won- pus community and the public to attend a derful amenities that are available on viewing of the movie “Restrepo.” campus. Make health your top priority; nothing matters more. According to SVA’s Diana Peters, “Restrepo” is a movie which puts into Would a free week help you decide? This words what the soul goes through while offer is available for any full-time, bene- and the fumes will be bad, therefore for living in a war zone and how that experi- fitted employee. Why pay for an off-site health and safety concerns, we are closing ence alters and warps what once was a facility when joining the SAC Fitness the facility. normal life. Center at competitive rates supports the Clayton State “family?” The Fitness Center will resume normal On Friday, July 30, “Restrepo” is sched- operations on Monday, Aug. 9. We apolo- uled to start playing at the Tara Cinema 4, Also, any new, first-time, full-time, benefit- gize for any inconvenience. For a com- 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd., NE, Atlanta, ted employees hired during the month of plete list of closings, please visit (404-634-5661). Ticket prices are as fol- August will be permitted to use the SAC http://adminservices.clayton.edu/FitnessC lows: matinee (until 3 p.m.) adults: $8.50; Fitness Center during the month of August enter/lochours.htm. senior citizens (60+): $8. Evening (after 3 at no charge. This offer is limited to first- p.m.), adults: $11; military: $9; students time hires of Clayton State University. For more information, please contact w/ID card (excluding Friday and Cindy Lauer at (678) 466-4974. Fitness Saturday): $10. Finally, the SAC Fitness Center will be Center membership forms are available closed Friday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, on the web at: http://adminservices.clay- Due to the important nature of this film Aug. 8 for gym floor resurfacing. The dust ton.edu/FitnessCenter/default.htm. and in light of the economy, Project: Keep the Light On, a local community troop support awareness initiative, is offering a $5 rebate to the first 20 Clayton State campus-affiliated individuals who turn in Clayton State Genealogy their “Restrepo” movie ticket stub to the SVA. Group to Meet, August 1 A feature-length documentary, “Restrepo” The Clayton State University From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the group will (according to the Restrepo official web- Genealogy Group’s next meeting will have speakers doing presentations on site) “chronicles the deployment of a pla- be Sunday, Aug. 1, from 1 p.m. until heritage societies, including the Sons toon of U.S. Soldiers in Afghanistan’s 2:30 p.m., in room 200 of the Clayton and Daughters of the Confederacy and Korengal Valley…one of the most dan- State Library. the Sons and Daughters of the gerous postings in the military.” The web- American Revolution. site, www.restrepothemovie.com, states According to Clayton State Archivist the goal of this documentary is to provide Rosemary Fischer, the group will be “We will learn about these societies, the viewer with a 90-minute deployment helping beginners learn to do genealog- their membership, and their meetings,” experience. ical research. adds Fischer. If you’ve ever wanted to join and didn’t know where to start, More details about the rebate process and “If you are new to genealogy and want then this workshop is for you.” “Restrepo” are available by stopping by to learn how to trace your family line the University’s ADA Disability Act and discover who’s living in your fam- Membership and all workshops are Anniversary Celebration on Monday, July ily tree, then this workshop is for you,” free. For more information, contact 26, at 12:30 p.m., in the James M. Baker she says. [email protected]. University Center, or by contacting Peters at (404) 606-8837. Campus Review Month XX, 2005 Page 7 Mary Hudachek-Buswell to Present at Women in Computing Conference by T. C. Cox, University Relations

Mary Hudachek-Buswell, assistant pro- The problem of violence against women the specifications for the application. fessor in the Information Technology is real. Initially, the development will target a Department of Clayton State University’s specific location with flexibility to be College of Information and Mathematic “In Uganda, for instance, it is estimated built in for access to any area.” Sciences, is the local chair for the fall that 57 percent of women are victims of 2010 Grace Hopper Celebration of domestic violence. Even in the United The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women Women in Computing (GHC) by the States it is estimated that 25 percent of in Computing honors Admiral Grace Anita Borg Institute in Atlanta. women will experience domestic based Murray Hopper, a mathematician, com- Hudachek-Buswell will also be presenting violence in their lives.” says Hudachek- puter science pioneer, social scientist, sys- with a distinguished panel of technical Buswell. tems designer, programmer and rear women plus one man. admiral in the United States Navy. These She notes, however, that cell phone own- events invite thousands of women togeth- The group will be discussing and devel- ership and use is growing very rapidly in er to celebrate the contributions of women oping the theme “Take Back the Tech,” an even the poorest of countries. Also, social in computing, to present research and to idea developed by Hudachek-Buswell and media, which is accessible with cell have an opportunity to network with other her South African colleague, student phones, is possibly subject to “public” women in the field and are designed to researcher Shikoh Gitau. The theme rep- monitoring. bring the research and career interests of resents the concept of using information women in computing to the forefront. The communication technology, specifically “Specifically we are going to draft a 2010 GHC meeting will take place in that of cell phones, to help prevent vio- design of an application that can be Atlanta, running from Sept. 29, 2010 to lence against women. The idea grew from loaded on existing technologies utilized Oct. 2, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. the association of the two women while by or available to the majority of women The theme of the meeting is they attended the recent 2009 GHC in in third world countries,” she explains. “Collaborating Across Boundaries.” Tucson, Ariz., where they also met for the “We are bringing together technical first time. women in these global areas to identify

Clayton State Foundation and Loggins Move-In Day, cont’d., p. 3 somewhere other than on campus. First And Associates Make Presentation to time and transferring freshman students who choose not to live on the campus and Chinese Middle School Musicians who do not seek or are not approved for a live-on exemption, are restricted to part- time enrollment (11 credit hours or less) for each semester of the freshman year.

“This policy has been designed to pro- mote student success and to enhance cam- pus life at Clayton State University,” notes Jeff Jacobs, associate dean of Students. “Students living on-campus will be afforded the opportunity to participate in a `Living Learning Community’ and will have additional access to educational, social and cultural programming.”

For the 2010/2011 academic year, Laker Hall is offering several themed housing Acting on behalf of the Clayton State University Foundation and Loggins and Associates, P.C., Clayton State’s Maggie Shiffert today presented two Foundation golf shirts to representatives of the opportunities; these include the Honors world-renown Hangzhou Wenlan Middle School Orchestra. The orchestra was visiting Atlanta and Community, Healthy Lifestyle Newnan, Ga., as part of a cultural exchange program that included performances at the Rialto Community, and a Living Green Theater in Atlanta and the Center for Performing and Visual Arts in Newnan. Pictured from left to right Community. are: Maggie Shiffert, Liu “Summer” Xiaru, Ruan Hang, and Katie Shiffert. The Shiffert sisters served as ambassadors to Xiaru and Hang during their visit to Georgia. Campus Review Page 8 Month XX, 2005

Fraser, cont’d. from p. 5 Lithonia’s Khalea Crowe… individuals can sign up in person to audi- tion that day. Sign-up closes at 3 p.m. on One of Clayton State University’s Aug. 14, and actors will be seen in the order they appear on the sign-up sheet. All First Presidential Scholars auditions will be done by cold reading from the script. by T.C. Cox, University Relations The directing gig is just the latest accom- She says she chose Clayton State (The following is the first of a series of plishment in what has been a very busy because its location is not too far from six profiles on Clayton State’s first class 2010 for Fraser. A Dean’s List student at home; it has an impressive School of of Presidential Scholars) Clayton State, she has previously been a Business, and a friendly yet secure cam- part of the Clayton Tour Team, an out- pus. Noting the campus landscape, with Clayton State University recently select- reach program of the Clayton State its multiple types of water fowl, lakes ed six outstanding high school graduates Theatre program that performs for audi- and ponds, the Laker Hall residence to be the University’s first Presidential ences of Clayton County public school hall, and the Morrow area, Crowe seems Scholars. Khalea Crowe, a resident of high school students. She also took part in pleased with it all. Lithonia, Ga., and a graduate of Miller another reading, this time as one of the Grove High School, is one of those performers, in DePoy’s newest play, In her essay to qualify for the scholar- scholars. “Stealing Dixie.” Her latest role was as a ship, she expressed her plans to succeed schizophrenic, performing before a group and create a prosperous business while “These students represent the academic of Clayton State Sociology students as still aiding her family and her communi- best of our incoming freshmen. They are part of a class project. very talented academically, they wrote ty. competitive essays, and they chose “(This is a) fine effort on the part of one Clayton State,” says Clayton State ”College is a gateway,” says Crowe, of our best students,” says DePoy of President Dr. Thomas J. “Tim” Hynes, Jr. who adds that she feels Clayton State Fraser’s work with the Library. encourages students to explore their Crowe, who is excited and proud to be interests, make new friends, and prepare For more information on the staged read- honored this way, is eager to begin her for their futures. ing of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” contact college experience. As the first day the Fayette County Public Library at (Aug. 16, 2010) approaches, she grows For further information on the (770) 461-8841. more excited to be attending college at Presidential Scholarships, please con- Clayton State. tact: Betty Momayezi, Clayton State director of Recruitment and Admissions Across the Campus, cont’d. from p. 4 “Being a Presidential Scholar is such a at (678) 466-4115 or email: The speakers will tell us how we can prestigious honor and it motivates me to [email protected]. become members of the Sons and work tactfully and carefully so that I can Daughters of the Confederacy and the maintain this wonderful scholarship Sons and Daughters of the American opportunity,” says Crowe. Revolution. We will learn about these societies, their membership, and their meetings. If you’ve ever wanted to join and didn’t know where to start, then this “Ask Me”, cont’d. from p. 2 workshop is for you. Our membership and our workshops are free. Please let us and student volunteers. Now in its third Campus Life Lakiesa Cantey, received the know if you can join us. Contact Selma year, “Ask Me” provides information, award from USG Chancellor Erroll Davis Blackmon at [email protected]. directions, and general customer service at the Board of Regents office on Sept. 15. to new students as they attempt to navi- All 35 institutions in the University Master of Arts in Teaching gate during their first days on campus. System submit nominations for the yearly The Departments of English, Mathematics, The “Ask Me” program was awarded the Chancellor’s Customer Service Award and Teacher Education will be hosting a cel- bronze medal by the University System of program. ebration for their first group of Master of Georgia in the Improvement Initiative cat- Arts in Teaching English and Master of Arts egory of the annual Chancellor Customer “Clayton State University is committed to in Teaching Mathematics graduates. The cel- Service Awards in 2009. customer service,” says Clayton State ebration will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Vice President of Business and Wednesday, July 28. The event will be held Clayton State Customer Service Operations Corlis Cummings. “It impacts in the A & S dean's conference room in Champion and Assistant Vice President of the lives of all of our students, faculty, Clayton Hall, room T215. Refreshments will Auxiliary & Administrative Services staff and visitors. Across the Campus, cont’d., p. 10 Carolina Amero, and Assistant Director of Campus Review Month XX, 2005 Page 9 First Generation Voices – Debra Couch The American Association of State ises to "guarantee employment" and my tions and translate what the doctors are Colleges and Universities recently asked certification lapsed. In 2002 I enrolled at actually saying. To hear my grandpa say its members for stories told by first gener- Clayton State University. I made it for the he is proud of me, and for him to see me ation college students. Here’s one from first two full semesters, but, at the begin- graduate, will be an amazing accomplish- Clayton State sophomore Nursing major ning of my third semester, I had to with- ment. So, what does attending college Debra Couch… draw because my son was sick. After mean for me… everything! many, many doctor visits and a slew of Being the first in my family to attend col- letters - ADHD, ODD, OCD, ASD, AD -- About the Student lege is amazing and very stressful. we finally made it to an Autism doctor Debra Couch of Griffin, Ga., is a sopho- Amazing because I'm the first in a long who when my son was seven, diagnosed more majoring in Nursing at Clayton line of my ancestors. My paternal grand- him with Asperger's Syndrome, highly State University. Debra is a mother of mother's family has been here since the functional form of Autism. We have also two, Nickol and Hunter Couch, a student, early 1600's and in 1933 became the first found out that my daughter has a tenden- and works for a refinishing company family to move to Penderlea, N.C., a farm cy to exhibit symptoms. owned by her husband. She is the daugh- town established by Roosevelt's New ter of Eddie and Christine Dixon. Debra Deal. My other grandparents have been After many years of doctors, school vis- looks forward to being a nurse in a major here for quite a long time as well, my its/transfers, medication, new doctors, level I trauma center or in a facility in an maternal grandmother is descendent of alternative medicine, pushing to get my under-privileged country. Cherokee Indians. It's stressful because, daughter in gifted classes, working with well, I'm the first. I feel as though my my husband (literally, I have always Student Stats family is now depending on me, counting worked with my husband, he currently Name: Debra Couch on me, expecting me to do well. owns a refinishing company), he finally Age: 33 noticed I wasn't "in to it" and he wanted Year in school: sophomore I have to say, up until this year, I haven't me to do something for me. I started back Major: Nursing been very impressive. I first attempted at Clayton State in January. However, my Favorite Courses: Chemistry and Anatomy college right out of high school and failed family initially wasn’t very supportive, Dream Job: Nurse in a major Level I miserably. I dropped out before the end of considering my track record. trauma center or in a facility in an under my first semester. I then attended a trade privileged country school and did finish, however, this par- Now, my grandfather, who is very sick, ticular school made a lot of empty prom- looks to me to answer all his health ques-

Swan Royalty, cont’d. from p. 1

Chicago on Delta flight number #5712, on and Scarlett), one of the new swans will Bailey points out that the three female Tuesday morning, and Bailey picked them be named Elizabeth. Media and Printing swans should get along well, even though up from Hartsfield/Jackson airport and deliv- Services is paying for the shipping costs two are Royal Mute Swans and the third a ered them to Swan Lake Tuesday afternoon. of the two swans, but Elizabeth Taylor of Polish Mute Swan. Visitors to campus can the Clayton State School of Graduate tell them apart by their feet -- Royal Mute Although Clayton State’s swans have tra- Studies has underwritten the cost of one of Swans have black feet, Polish Mute ditionally be named after “Gone With the the two new swans, which is now named Swans have tan or reddish feet. Wind” characters (the first two were Rhett “Elizabeth” in her honor.

Paul Bailey holds Elizabeth Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Bailey with Elizabeth Elizabeth flutters into Swan Lake Campus Review Page 10 Month XX, 2005

Supply Chain Management, cont’d. from p. 1 transportation and intermodalism as “Student word of mouth was the selling logistics management positions,” says offered by Georgia Southern,” says John tool for the program’s quick success,” he Mascaritolo. “Regional and local compa- Mascaritolo, director of Logistics notes. nies look toward Clayton State University Practices. “The supply chain program of to provide this knowledge-based talent study at Clayton State focuses on the At that point, two more professors were that will meet company needs for entry overall concepts, methodologies and prin- hired, Keebler and Dr. Craig Hill, which into the company talent pool.” ciples of global supply chain. It provides a gave the School of Business the ability to wide scope of basic knowledge ideal for proceed with the idea of bringing the pro- Metro Atlanta has the fifth-largest con- the employer to hire our students for the gram to a major degree in supply chain centration of logistics companies and entry level supervisory/managerial posi- management. employment in the country, with more tions without having to spend money on than 103,000 jobs. According to Metro having to teach the basics.” In the 2009/10 academic year, the program Atlanta Chamber of Commerce research, grew with three more course offerings; Freight from 1994 to 2004, Atlanta more than With Nuti’s comments in mind, Management and costing, Financial Issues in doubled the number of jobs in the supply Mascaritolo notes that Clayton State Supply Chain Management, and Performance chain from slightly over 40,000 to slightly already has the strong supply chain edu- Measurement in Supply Chain Management, over 100,000. Considering this historical cated talent that new companies looking to meet the course requirements (21 credit trend, projected growth and emphasis by to relocate to Georgia find a good employ- hours) to become a major program. MACOC, the City of Atlanta and Fulton ment source. County will have more than 115,000 logis- “With that, we applied to the Board of tics/supply chain jobs by the year 2010. “A college-educated workforce is at the very Regents for approval to the major level,” top of what companies look for when decid- says Mascaritolo. “The program was Georgia is positioning itself to become the ing whether to relocate to Georgia,” he adds. designed to be flexible with other majors major supply chain hub for global activi- within the School of Business and other ty, adds Mascaritolo. With the Savannah In August 2007, Mascaritolo brought his schools at Clayton State, so Marketing, Port currently being the fourth largest 35 years of industry experience in all Management, Accounting, Finance and ocean port in the United States and soon aspects of global supply chain manage- Integrated Studies majors would be able to become the number two active U.S. ment to Clayton State under an ICAPP to declare supply chain as their minor.” port. After the new Panama Canal opens, grant from the State of Georgia as director larger ocean container ships will call the of Logistics Practices to focus on devel- The Supply Chain Management program Port of Savannah. oping the Supply Chain Management pro- reached 85 declared minors within its first gram beyond the then current two course year. Now that the program is a major Interested parties can contact Mascaritolo concentration of study. degree, Mascaritolo says there are cur- at (678) 466-4564 or by email at johnmas- rently 15 declared majors who will be [email protected] for more informa- “I knew what was needed in the industry graduating in December 2010, and, as the tion about the program. and developed a program that focused on program moves on, it is anticipated that a those needs. The program is designed to large number of supply chain minors will educate our young talent in understanding move to supply chain majors. Across the Campus, cont’d. from p. 8 the tactical aspects of the supply chain methodologies where the student will have “The supply chain management program be served. All Clayton State graduate students solid basic understanding and skill sets for not only prepares the student with a good and faculty are invited to attend. companies to develop and promote them solid foundation on supply chain manage- with in their organization,” he says. ment; it prepares them for entry into the President’s Office industry,” adds Mascaritolo, who works Tanshanika Smith will be joining Clayton State During the 2008/09 academic year, closely in that regard with the Clayton University as a Shared Auditor as of Aug. 9, Mascaritolo enhanced the two course con- State Office of Career Services. 2010. She comes to Clayton State from Southern centration into a supply chain minor pro- Company Services with several years of experi- gram with four basic course offerings; In addition to providing benefits internal ence as a seasoned internal auditor. She has suc- Introduction of transportation and logis- to the University, the major will also ben- cessfully worked for state and federal entities as tics management, Principles of supply efit the local business community in that it well as private sector corporations. She has two chain management, Operations and ware- meets local company needs for educated Master’s Degrees: Master of Business house management, and Global sourcing entry level talent, providing an educated Administration, Management and Master of in supply chain management. labor pool. Science, Information Technology. Smith is the inaugural participant in the Shared Auditor pro- During that year, says Mascaritolo, the “The supply chain and logistics industry gram created by the Board of Regents and she program took off favorably among the within the State of Georgia has a need for will divide her time between Atlanta students as enrollment grew with each young diversified talent to enter the indus- Metropolitan College and Clayton State semester. try at key entry level supply chain and University. Campus Review Month XX, 2005 Page 11

Stealing Dixie, cont’d. from p. 5 able, and the play is recommended for and Edgar Award-winning author for his (Corey Bradberry), Parrott (Rob ages 16 and up. play Easy, demonstrates a poignant ability Lawhon), Ross (Scott DePoy), and to capture history while giving a compas- Campbell (Bryant Smith) put the plan in Tickets are $24 to $33 and are available at sionate and challenging view of the Civil motion. Other members of the cast of the Theatre in the Square Box Office by War. Stealing Dixie include Kylie Brown and calling (770) 422-8369 or online at “This play, Stealing Dixie, is not a docu- Mary Lynn Owen. www.theatreinthesquare.com. Discount mentary, though every effort has been rates for are available for of 12 or calling made to be historically accurate within the Members of the artistic team that will 770-422-8369 x29. Theatre in the Square dictates of a work of dramatic fiction” bring this adventure to life on stage are is located off of the Historic Marietta says DePoy. director Jessica Phelps West, music direc- Square at 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. tor Phillip DePoy, set designer Dale Complete with Civil War period music, Brubaker, lighting designer Ken Yunker, Playwright DePoy, director of the Clayton this world premiere comes to life as sound designer Thom Jenkins and cos- State Theatre at Clayton State University, Andrews (Zechariah Pierce), Knight tume designer Linda Patterson.

Appointments, cont’d. from p. 3

In his new position Mascaritolo, who also heads the School of Business’ Supply Chain Management program, will devel- op new strategies to achieve greater affin- ity between the School of Business and its alumni, and will assist the dean with out- reach programs in collaboration with the School’s Advisory Board. Mascaritolo will also oversee the School of Business Newsletter.

Finally, Dr. Peter Fitzpatrick will be serving supervisor of advisors and administrative staff in the School of Business. In this position, he will have oversight of the school’s Fitzpatrick academic advisors, career advisors, and administrative staff.

“I am confident that (the School of Business) will support them to achieve our collective goals,” says Ogbuehi.

“I’m excited about our chances for success in fostering and supporting learning now and into the future,” says Clayton State President Dr. Thomas J. “Tim” Hynes, Jr., about the three new appointments.

“Dean Ogbuehi has put together a most impressive leadership team here that is the very embodiment of professional achieve- ment, competence, decorum, and cordial- ity, destined to lead, as the root of the word cordial implies, from the heart,” adds Clayton State Provost Dr. Micheal Crafton. Campus Review Page 12 Month XX, 2005

It’s Renovations Season at Clayton State

Renovations and/or construction proj- State — East. This project will require a ects are either currently underway or staging area and dumpster site in the park- The following is the schedule for about to begin at several locations on ing lot located at the rear of the apartment this project. campus, including Faculty Hall, building. This project should have very Clayton State — East, the campus little impact on the campus as a whole. July 26 – 30, 2010 ponds, the Athletics & Fitness Center • Initiate the renovations of the and the Business and Health Sciences Two construction/renovation projects cur- existing dam that runs between Building (BHS). rently underway are proceeding in the Swan Lake and the Athletics & Fitness Center and BHS. Sedimentation Pond (just to the Roof Management will soon begin Starting on Monday, July 12, north of Swan Lake). The side- renovating and replacing the roof the south wing of the walk between the two bodies of on Faculty Hall. The initial work University's Athletics & wayer will not be closed, but schedule will be from 4 a.m. to 2 Fitness Center, con- please proceed with caution p.m., Monday through Friday, taining the locker when traveling along the dam. due summer tempera- rooms, the free • Initiate the dredging of the tures (AKA, the weight room, Sediment Pond north of Swan “Cat on a Hot Tin and most of the Lake. Roof” Syndrome.) athletic offices, closed down Aug. 2 – 6, 2010 These hours are subject for the next three • Continuing the rebuilding of to change as the construc- months so that central heating the existing dam at Swan Lake tion schedule progresses. There and air conditioning can be installed in and Sedimentation Pond. will be a construction dumpster located that part of the building. These renova- Sidewalk will still remain open. behind Faculty Hall and near the left tions are only in the Athletics & Fitness side set of steps as you enter the James Center and do not effect any facilities, • Continuing the dredging of the M. Baker University Center loading including the Fitness Center, in the Sediment Pond to the north of dock. This set of steps will be closed Student Activities Center. The displaced Swan Lake. during the re-roofing. athletic offices, and the training room, will relocate to the north wing of the Aug. 9 – 13, 2010 Due to several other interior projects in building (mostly in the classrooms and • Initiate dredging of the small this area, the loading dock area has the basketball offices) until mid-October, or pond located at the Athletics & potential to become congested during this until such time that the renovations are Fitness Center. time. If you do not have official business complete. at the University Center loading dock, Aug. 16 – 20, 2010 please do not park in this area. A behind-the-scenes (actually, behind the • Continuing the dredging of the walls and ceilings) renovation started on small pond located at the Meanwhile, over at Clayton State – the currently-used laboratories in BHS, as Athletics & Fitness Center East, Batson-Cook Construction is of Monday, July 19. This BHS renovation • Initiate the dredging of the about to begin renovating the interior work is limited to the areas behind the pond located across from the space of the main building at Clayton walls and ceilings — the HVAC and ceil- Facilities Management State — East. This project will require ing systems (for mold prevention). The Building. a staging area and dumpster site behind classroom and office spaces will not be the main building. affected and the labs are basically going to Aug. 23 – 27, 2010 look the same when the work concludes in • Continuing the dredging of the The renovation includes a new eleva- August. Specifically, the contractor needs pond located across from the tor, but due to the long lead time on the to finish by Aug. 10, so that fall classes Facilities Management Building. elevator, there is a potential that there are not impacted. Please be aware that will be an open shaft for a period of BHS will be off-limits until that time. If you have any questions on any of time. This area will be boarded and/or these projects, please do not hesitate cordoned off to the public and individ- Last, but not least, the Dam Renovation to give Facilities Management a call uals should proceed with caution. and Pond Dredging construction project at (678) 466–4240. begins July 26, 2010 and runs to Aug. 27, Also about to begin is the renovation of 2010. See the column to the right for a full the apartment building/dorm at Clayton schedule. Campus Review Month XX, 2005 Page 13 Sports Trivia Time A Man of Many Mead Announces 2010 Names (and Talents) Clayton State Cross Country by John Shiffert, University Relations He was born Steven Demetre Recruiting Class Georgiou. He’s recorded under the by Lee Wright, Sports Information names Steve Adams, Yusuf Islam and Yusuf. But you probably know him Clayton State head men’s cross country “I’m very excited with the addition of better as . coach Mike Mead has announced the these three guys for cross country and additions of three newcomers to each of track and field,” said Mead. “All three As noted in last issue’s version of the Laker cross country teams for the bring excellent track speed and they all Name that Tunesmith, he retired from 2010 season. understand the importance. the music business at the height of his fame in 1979, having, among other Joining the Clayton State men’s program “Albert could challenge Fidelis for the things, produced back to-back triple are Albert Mong’ony, Charles Anderson team’s top spot this fall, but at least give platinum (Tea for the and Russell Lawless. Mong’ony comes to us a good one-two punch. Charles’ speed Tillerman and ), the Laker program from Colby will help him into the transition into col- both of which he also did the cover art- Community College in Colby, Kan., while lege cross country and his experience work. And, as also noted, he has gone Anderson is an incoming freshman from competing in big meets like state and the by three completely different names, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Lawless is an incom- Penn Relays is a plus. Russell is a dia- first, because he didn’t think anyone ing freshman from Richmond Hills, Ga. mond in the rough. He isn’t over-trained would go to a record store and ask for, The trio joins a Clayton State program for cross country, isn’t afraid of distance “that Steven Demetre Georgiou that has finished second in the Peach Belt and ran track PRs at the state meet. I like .” And, second, because he con- Conference each of the last three seasons. people who do their best in big meets.” verted to Islam in 1977, and eventual- The Lakers return Peach Belt Conference ly left the recording field to become a co-Runner of the Year Fidelis Mutiso. Mead is also pleased about his three new noted educator and philanthropist. women runners. Joining the women’s program are Fortunately for his legions of fans Monique Belmudes, Samantha Walling “I’m very pleased with the caliber of the (some of whom recall his singing and FeLeshia Dyer. Belmudes and young ladies we have added to our cross “Father and Son” in both baritone and Walling are both from California, while country roster,” said Mead. “We’ve tenor), he returned to music after 28 Dyer is a local product from Stockbridge, strengthened our team nucleus with years, and has since recorded two Ga. The trio joins a veteran Laker squad Monique and Samantha and give us more albums, and that finished fourth last season in the enough depth to once again contend for a . Peach Belt Conference Championships, Peach Belt Conference championship in only five points shy of a second-place fin- the fall, provided we do the necessary With double Trivia Points at stake, ish. training this summer.” Rob Taylor edged out Jill Ellington by 10 seconds for first place. Vicki Fennel Belmudes, who is from Temecula, Calif., Smith was third, Lou Brackett fourth is no stranger to the Lakers. She came to and the official musicologist of Trivia Campus Review Clayton State this past January and Time, Kurt-Alexander Zeller, was July 26, 2010 excelled in the Laker track and field pro- fifth. (He would have answered sooner gram almost immediately as the Lakers’ but he was in Salt Lake City, body- Editor: John Shiffert fastest 1500-meter runner during the out- mapping.) Other correct answers came Writers: T.C. Cox door season, running 5:03.78. She also from Norman Grizzell, Kathryn Ciji Fox ran 2:23.93 for 800 meters. Stevens (no relation to Cat), Teri Erin Fender Kulesa, B.D. Stillion, and Judy Lauren Graves Clayton State opens the 2010 cross coun- Gifford. try season on Sept. 10 in the Georgia State Layout: Lauren Graves opener. Sticking with artistic endeavors, but changing fields, who wrote the Great Photography: Erin Fender American Novel? Answers to [email protected] do not have Graphic Design: Lauren Graves to be novel length.