Vol. 39 No. XXIII Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community November 30, 2007 Clayton State University Schedules Eighth Annual Martin Luther King Commemoration by John Shiffert, University Relations

layton State University has sched- Aaron made her debut on WSB televi- sequently married baseball Hall of uled its Eighth Annual Martin sion’s “Today in ,” in June 1968 - Famer and home run champion Henry C Luther King, Jr., Commemoration - becoming the first African American Aaron in 1973. Day for Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. woman in the southeast to co-host a daily regularly scheduled talk show. In this A passionate advocate of black higher The theme for the coming event will be, capacity she worked alongside veteran education, Aaron taught on the high “Civil Rights in Atlanta: A Personal lead host Ruth Kent from 1968 to 1974, school and college level for some 12 Reflection Featuring Billye S. Aaron.” interviewing local, national and interna- years. For 14 years, she was one of the Appearing as the keynote speaker for the tional celebrities and dignitaries, includ- United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) event will be Atlanta educator and media ing such luminaries as Vice President premiere fundraisers -- retiring in 1994 as personality Billye S. Aaron. The keynote Hubert Humphrey, Prime Minister Linden vice president of the Southern Region. address will be given at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. O. Pindling of the Bahamas, Sidney After her retirement from UNCF, the 24 in the University’s world-famous Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Jane Fonda and Aarons founded the Hank Aaron Chasing Spivey Hall. Prior to the keynote, a recep- Pearl Bailey. the Dream Foundation, a philanthropic tion for Aaron will be held at 6:45 p.m. in trust that makes grants to children the Spivey Hall lobby. As part of the Aaron grew up in east Texas, graduating between the ages of nine through 12 to Commemoration, Aaron will also moder- from Lincoln High School in Dallas. She assist them in developing their special tal- ate a dialogue for Clayton State students received her B.A. from Texas College and ents and chasing their dreams. Her com- on “The Value of Education” on the after- her M.A. from Atlanta University. During mitment to black higher education contin- noon of Jan. 24. her graduate studies, she met and married ues to evidence itself through her service the late Dr. Samuel W. Williams, on the board of trustees of her alma mater, professor of Texas College, and Morehouse College, Inside Philosophy and Religion, pastor of where she serves as chair of the Friendship Baptist Church and a distin- Educational Policy Committee. Departments: guished leader of the civil rights move- ment. She was widowed in 1970 and sub- MLK, cont’d., p. 10 Food for Thought ...... 2 Arts Page ...... 5 Across the Campus ...... 6 Life’s Transitions ...... 8 Clayton State to Hold Dual Fall Trivia Time ...... 11 Sports ...... 12 Commencement Ceremonies for First Time layton State University’s increasing Mathematical Sciences. Then, at 7 p.m., a In This Issue: C number of graduates has made it second ceremony will be held for the necessary for the University to make a School of Business, School of Nursing Joint Enrollment for change in its fall commencement. For the and College of Professional Studies. Fayette Students ...... 2 first time since the University instituted Winter Break Holiday ...... 3 the fall ceremony in 1999, Clayton State A total of approximately 460 students are Women’s Forum Raises $5k ...... 4 will hold two separate graduations. eligible to graduate, and Clayton State Student Creates Documentary Registrar Rebecca Gmeiner expects that For NARA ...... 8 The Fall 2007 Commencement Ceremony roughly 180 students will attend each of Kordecki on Webcast ...... 8 will be held in the Clayton State Athletics the two ceremonies. Even with two cere- Holiday Tree Lighting ...... 9 & Fitness Center on Thursday, Dec. 13. monies, seating in the Athletics & Fitness Angel Challenge by CIMS ...... 10 The first ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. Center will be limited and tickets will be for graduates from the College of Arts & issued to each graduate. Sciences and College of Information and Campus Review Page 2 November 30, 2007 Joint-Enrollment Offers Opportunities to High School Counseling Services Students in Fayette County

Food for Thought... Students in Fayette County can now begin their college curriculum early. As of Nov. 1, 2007, Clayton State Finals and the holiday season can be University morning, afternoon and very exciting, yet also very stressful. evening classes are being held at 1200 Stress is commonly defined as “our per- Commerce Dr., in Westpark Office Park sonal reaction to an event.” in Peachtree City, Ga. Students have several options to be a part of the joint- It’s important to know that we can not enrollment program: morning classes eliminate stress from our lives. during first period, afternoon classes However, we can learn and utilize during last period, evening classes, or healthier ways of coping with stress, part/full-time enrollment on Clayton which can serve to make our finals and State’s campus. holiday season more productive and enjoyable. The minimum admission standards for joint enrollment and early admission The following management tips are are: Minimum SAT I score of 970, com- from Dr. Allen Elkin, author of “Stress bined Verbal and Mathematics sections, Management for Dummies.” Use these or ACT Composite of 20; minimum tips in the upcoming weeks to manage cumulative high school grade point and cope with the stressors that may be average of 3.0 or higher in courses taken coming your way. from the required 16 CPC units; high Did you know... school junior or senior. Relax your body and quiet your Clayton State published the ad seen at left in mind The joint-enrollment program offers the Fayette County high school newspapers many benefits to students. Courses can to generate student interest in Clayton Eat right, get enough sleep, and be used for both college and high school State’s joint-enrollment opportunities. exercise often credit, courses are fully accredited and widely accepted as transferable college Get organized to feel a sense of credit, and tuition and most fees are cov- control over your environment ered by Hope Scholarship’s Accel pro- more opportunities to high school students Have and make use of a strong gram. in Fayette County,” says Demmitt. social support system “Earning college credit while still in Demmitt sees the joint-enrollment pro- Have a good sense of humor high school enhances a college applica- gram as something that will continue to tion and saves students money by allow- grow every year. Contact Counseling Services for more ing them to graduate earlier from col- information on stress and stress man- lege,” says Dr. Kevin Demmitt, assistant “We have many students from Fayette agement techniques. vice president of Academic Outreach at County in our Joint-Enrollment pro- Clayton State. gram at Clayton State, but this will be OFFICE: the first time that we have offered part- Student Center 245; The instructional site in Peachtree City time morning, afternoon, and evening contains fully equipped classrooms with joint enrollment options for students. HOURS: wireless internet access and an on-site Next year we will be offering even more 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., M-F admissions, financial aid, and registra- courses during the first and last period PHONE: tion center. of the day,” he says. (678) 466-5406 “We are very excited about the opening WEB: of our classroom and administrative http://adminservices.clayton.edu/counseling/ office building at 1200 Commerce Drive in Peachtree City. Having a full- time site in the county will allow us to offer Campus Review November 30, 2007 Page 3

University Relations Welcomes New Writer

Clayton State’s Office of University Fender has an extensive background in Fender jokingly Relations welcomed writer Erin Fender photography and worked as a full time refers to her to the staff on Nov. 19. Fender, a 2005 photographer for more than six years. home as “the graduate of Clayton State’s While working with wedding photogra- zoo.” She and her Communication & Media Studies pro- phy, she also coordinated dozens of wed- husband have gram, brings experience in writing and dings. adopted two photography to the position. Great Pyrenees “I was raised by a master photographer, and two cats Erin Fender Fender will serve the University by writ- my father, who brought me into my par- from rescue ing press releases, taking campus photo- ents business to photograph weddings and groups over the last few years. She graphs and covering the College of Arts events, and taught me the art of portrait enjoys reading, cooking, and spending and Sciences and the School of Nursing. photography,” says Fender. as much time as possible at the lake in While a student at the University, she their community. served as an intern in the University Fender resides in Jonesboro with her hus- Relations office. band, Christopher, an architect with the “I love Clayton State and am excited to Lord, Aeck, & Sargent architectural firm. be a part of the staff at my alma mater,” “We are glad to welcome Erin back to They were married in 2004, she says. “I look forward to working on our division, and we look forward to but have been together for 10 years. They campus and getting to know the faculty, working with her as a full-time employ- supported each other as they pursed their staff and students.” ee,” says Lauren Graves, University respective degrees. Now they are tackling Relations communications specialist. the remodeling of their first home.

Winter Break 2007 Holiday Announcement Clayton State Students Perform As we approach the upcoming Winter compensatory time off arrangement with Break, please be aware that the campus your supervisor. This schedule will allow Mock Trial Dec. 14 will be closed after Friday, Dec. 21 and us to stretch the five-day Winter Break by Erin Fender, University Relations will not reopen until Wednesday, Jan. 2, and the Jan. 1 holiday granted us by the 2008, except for essential personnel. Board of Regents into 11 consecutive Clayton State University’s Mock Trial days away from the campus and with our Association along with students from Managers will need to work with their families. the survey of criminal law and proce- staff to determine how the Monday, Dec. dure course will have the opportunity 31off day will be handled. It may be taken Best wishes to you all. to perform a mock trial at the Clayton as a vacation day or you may work out a County Superior Court from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14.

Date Holiday Being Observed The case chosen for this mock trial is Midland vs. Bobbi Campbell and January 1 New Years Day Judge Daphne Walker will preside January 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day over the trial. The judge and jury will be given scoring sheets to rate each May 28 Memorial Day team’s performance. This will be part July 4 Independence Day of the overall grade for the criminal September 3 Labor Day law students. November 22 & 23 Thanksgiving Holiday However, this will be good prepara- tion for the mock trial association. December 24 - 28 Winter Break This case will be the case tried at their upcoming competition. Plus Monday, December 31, 2007 taken as a vacation day, comp time, or flex time. Mock Trial, cont’d., p. 10 Campus Review Page 4 November 30, 2007 Women’s Forum Online Auction Raises $5,000+

A heartfelt thank you to all those who par- winner please contact Alina Brooks Dupree, Pam Healan, Pat Keane, Valerie ticipated in the Women’s Forum Sixth (4402) or Pat Keane (4678) to schedule a Lancaster, Anita Mercer, Lisa Phillips, Annual Auction! Whether you donated an time for pick up. JoAnn QuattleBaum, Delores Toothaker. item or bid on an item, the auction was a success because of you. Preliminary num- Also, a very much appreciated thank you Thanks also to those who participated in bers show that more than $5,000 was to the committee members/volunteers: the Chili Cookoff. raised to help fund scholarships for our Row Anderson, Katrina Barnes, Heidi Clayton State female students. If you are a Benford, Alina Brooks, Deborah Greer-

Sigma Tau Delta to Host Used Book and CD Sale by Erin Fender, University Relations

The Clayton State University chapter of “Please drop by, support our student Sciences. Money made at the sale will the English Honor Society, also known as organization and get some fabulous deals benefit honor society member and event Sigma Tau Delta, will host a used book on books and CDs,” says Assistant expenses; such as the purchase of gradua- and CD sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Professor of English Dr. Kathryn Pratt. tion stoles. Monday, Dec. 3. The sale will take place in the first floor foyer of the University’s The books and CDs were donated from Arts and Sciences building. various faculty in the College of Arts and Campus Review November 30, 2007 Page 5 Arts Page DePoy’s “Turned Funny” Wins Four Suzi Awards by Lauren Graves, University Relations

Clayton State Theatre’s Artistic Director theatre community’s means of recogniz- at Sweet Apple,” is based on Sibley’s Phillip DePoy’s play “Turned Funny” ing work they like.” Christmas stories and is currently in pro- recently received four Suzi Bass Awards – duction on the Theatre in the Square Alley Atlanta’s answer to the Tony Awards – in “Turned Funny,” a play based on AJC Stage through Dec. 30. For more a ceremony held in the Fox Theatre’s columnist Celestine Sibley’s memoir by information and directions, visit Egyptian Ballroom. the same name, is the second DePoy play www.theatreinthesquare.com. to be produced by Theatre in the Square. The play, commissioned and preformed In addition to helping Theatre in the In addition to writing plays, DePoy has by Marietta’s Theatre in the Square, won Square sweep the Suzis, “Turned Funny” composed music and directed 10 plays for Suzis for Featured Actress, Lead Actress, opened the theatre’s 25th season with sold Theatre in the Square. Best Production (play), and Best Director. out performances. The show was so well received it was remounted during summer “It’s an honor that the play won Suzis,” 2007. shares DePoy. “This means a lot to Theatre in the Square, and I hope that it The success of “Turned Funny” led to opens the possibility for me to write plays DePoy’s second commission by Theatre for other theatres. These awards are the in the Square. His latest play, “Christmas

The Clayton State University Visiting Writers Reading Series Department of Music presents the To Feature Randy Prunty, Dec. 3 CLAYTON COMMUNITY The next author in the Clayton State BIG BAND University Visiting Writers Reading Series will be local librarian Randy Prunty, who will be appearing on cam- pus on Monday, Dec. 3.

All readings begin at 12:30 p.m. and will be held in room 200 of the Clayton State University Library. The Visiting Writers Reading Series is free and open to the public. For directions to the cam- pus, visit www.clayton.edu. Randy Prunty “BLUES BY BASIE” Prunty’s new book is “Fish Log” (Lavender Ink, 2007). He also has a The Visiting Writers Reading Series is chapbook called “delusiveness” sponsored by Clayton State’s Lyceum Featuring the sounds of (3rdness, 2006). His online work can be and the Language and Literature the Count Basie Department. A book signing will follow found at “Coconut,” “Wire Sandwich,” Orchestra “Fascicle,” “Moria” and “BlazeVOX.” each reading. Copies of the authors’ His poetry can also be found in work will be available for purchase. “Another South: Experimental Writing Monday, Dec. 3 in the South” (Univ. of Alabama Press, For additional information on the 2003) and in print magazines like authors, or to learn more about the fall 7:30 p.m. “Combo,” “Upstairs at Duroc,” 2007 Visiting Writers Reading Series, “Gestalten,” “Mirage #4/Periodical” please contact Byrd at Spivey Hall [email protected] or call (678) and “Cranky.” He works as a high Admission is free. school librarian in Atlanta. 466-4556. Campus Review Page 6 November 30, 2007 Across the Campus...

Athletics Clinic, Saturday, Dec. 1, for ages five to chowder will benefit the Clayton County In basketball action to start the 2007-2008 12. Participants will learn a cheer, a short Aging Program/Meals On Wheels. season, the Laker women defeated dance, jumps and stunts. Registration is Lincoln Memorial 74-63, Carson only $35 and includes a camp t-shirt. The Clayton State Theatre Newman 68-68 and Tuskegee 77-62 clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at “Supernatural Shakespeare,” an original before dropping their Peach Belt opener, the Jim Huie Aquatics Center. To sign up production that unites Shakespeare’s most 67-63 to USC Aiken. The men won their or to get more details, please contact creepy characters into one frightful spec- opener, 80-48 over Tennessee Temple, [email protected]. tacle, returns to Clayton State University and then lost 84-58 to West Georgia, 70- at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30 in the Clayton 60 to USC Aiken and 90-61 to Georgia Center for Academic Success State Theatre, room 132 of the College. On Dec. 5 and Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 7 University’s Arts & Sciences Building. p.m., the Center for Academic Success Admission is $5. Clayton State students ***** will hold its Finals Tutoring Blitz. During are admitted free with their LakerCard. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is this time, students may come into the Some 400 people attended the world pre- having a Chick-Fil-A calendar sale to Center on a walk-in basis to work with miere of “Supernatural Shakespeare” on raise money to fund group activities. peer tutors, staff tutors, and faculty mem- Oct. 13 in Spivey Hall. Now the show is Calendars are $6 each. All orders should bers. This event is an excellent opportuni- back – this time with an all-student cast be in by Dec. 12. Please call ext 4975 or ty for students to receive extra help while and a slightly modified script. The spooky email Lydia Vanderford to purchase your developing strong relationships with their spectacle is well under an hour in duration calendar. instructors (and improve retention). and students in Clayton State’s English Faculty members are urged to encourage and Shakespeare courses are encouraged Bookstore their students to attend. If you are able to to attend. Faculty and staff members who need to volunteer an hour or two (maybe during order Graduation Regalia for the fall 2007 your office hours) during this event, Nurse Managed Clinic Graduation Ceremonies being held please e-mail Kathy Garrison the times Flu shots are still available from the Nurse Thursday, Dec. 13 may do so at the you will be available and the subjects in Managed Clinic. University Bookstore during regular busi- which you would like to tutor. If you have ness hours. Contact Linda Campbell for any questions, please visit our website, Music more details at ext 4223. http://adminservices.clayton.edu/caa/Tuto Clayton State’s Department of Music ring%20Blitz/tutoringblitz.htm, or con- presents the Clayton Community Big CAIS tact Garrison. Band in “Blues by Basie,” featuring the The week of Nov. 11 was a big one for sounds of the Count Basie Orchestra, on CAIS in the AJC, particularly Nov. 16 as City of Morrow Monday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Spivey three members of the department were The City of Morrow’s “Christmas in the Hall. Admission is free. “We presented a featured or made a cameo appearance. In Park” will take place on Saturday, Dec. 1, previous program of Basie music in 2003, addition to the extensive profile of Phillip from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Milton Daniel and audiences responded so well that we DePoy in the Nov. 11 “Arts & Books” Park, which is adjacent to Morrow City decided to offer a similar show,” says Big section, a review of “Christmas at Sweet Hall on Morrow Road. Choirs from area Band Director Stacey Houghton. “The Apple” appeared in the Nov. 16 “Movies churches will be performing throughout Clayton Community Big Band is pleased and More” section. Shontelle Thrash, who the event. Children can have their pictures to present this collection of selections that among other courses teaches several taken with Santa Claus and the Chick-fil- emphasize the blues, a format which THEA courses, including the Acting A Cow, ride the Morrow’s Lil General Basie regularly featured with his band to course, is appearing in “Gee’s Bend” at Train, and play in a Winter Wonderland spotlight his many strong soloists.” the Theatrical Outfit. That play was also with eco-friendly snow! Also, vignettes ***** reviewed in “Movies and More” section, constructed by area churches, businesses, with a particularly good review of and civic organizations will be on display. On Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. in room 157 Thrash’s performance. Finally, the one At 7:30 p.m., the “Singing Christmas of the Music Education Building, soprano and only Dr. Tom Barnett, head of Tree” will help light Morrow’s 30 foot Holly Drummond will present a free lec- Communicative Arts & Integrative Great Christmas Tree. The event is open ture recital on the topic of American Studies, was quoted in a piece about John to the public and is free of admission; Hymn tunes. The recital will last approxi- Huey, the editor-in-chief of Time, Inc, in however, there will be food, drinks, orna- mately one hour. the Living Section. ments, and other Christmas goodies avail- able for purchase. Employees from Payroll Campus Life Southside Seafood Company will be in Please make sure to update the Sign your child up today for Clayton State attendance serving up their famous clam Department of Payroll Services with a University Cheerleading's first Cheer chowder. All proceeds from the clam current address. We will be processing Campus Review November 30, 2007 Page 7 Across the Campus...

W2s very soon and will need this com- Hall on Friday, Nov. 30, at 8:15 p.m. Student Center. It will be sponsored by pleted, so that you may receive your tax Ticket cost is $15, however, Clayton State Business Services and Human Resources information in a timely manner. University students receive $10 tickets for (and they really know how to party in Addresses can be changed on the any Spivey Hall event (limit two tickets those offices) and will be a Holiday Employee Self Service site on the HR per ID). These tickets depend on avail- Breakfast Brunch. web page. ability, are held at Spivey Hall Box Office until one hour prior to the performance, University System of Georgia School of Business and require attendance by the purchasing The latest issue of the publication “Value The School of Business cordially invites student. Clayton State faculty and staff Added: USG Serves Georgia” has been you to a retirement reception in honor of receive a 50 percent discount for any posted at http://www.usg.edu/pubs/value/. the dean of Clayton State deans, Dean Spivey Hall event (limit two tickets per There is also a link to “Value Added” on Ernest M. (Bud) Miller, Jr., on Thursday, concert, per ID). These tickets depend on the USG home page, http://www.usg.edu. Dec. 6 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Harry availability and require attendance by the S. Downs Center Atrium. All are wel- purchasing faculty/staff member. come. Staff Council Spivey Hall The next Campus Connect will be held on The Shorter College Choral, with Martha Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 Shaw, conductor, will perform in Spivey a.m. in the second floor lobby of the

Teacher Education Guest

Ashley Bryan, author/illustrator of children’s books, visited the campus on Nov. 19 to speak with students in the Teacher Education program. Bryan is a winner of several Coretta Scott King honor awards, and a 2006 American Illustrator nominee for the international Hans Christian Andersen award. Bryan spoke of art and music with emphasis on the importance of these in schools. He discussed his latest book, “Let it Shine: Three favorite Spirituals.” The students received copies of this book, in which Bryan signed personal autographs to each student or to the children in their life. Photo Credit: Erin Fender.

Broussard Retires

A private retirement luncheon for Dr. Amelia Broussard, R.N., M.P.H. was held Monday, Nov. 26 in the Spivey Board Room. Clayton State thanks Broussard for her service to the University and wishes her the best as she enters her retirement.

At right, Broussard (center) poses with fellow Healthcare Managment faculty members Dr. Deborah Gritzmacher, R.N., M.S. (left) and Debra Cody, R.N., M.S. (right). Photo credit: Erin Fender. Campus Review Page 8 November 30, 2007 Clayton State Student Creates “Stories from The Great Depression” for NARA Ceremony by Gina Finocchiaro, University Relations

The president of the Clayton State operating a camera, and spoke with 12 an assistant in Public Programs, and want- University History Society, Karen participants willing to tell their stories ed to become a part of the project Kopanezos, and fellow Clayton State stu- Kopanezos desired to create. dent Erica Bethel presented a 25 minute NARA Regional Administrator James documentary on Franklin D. Roosevelt McSweeney was impressed with her Kopanezos and Bethel first downloaded a and the Great Depression on Saturday, interviews and asked Kopanezos to join computer program to aid in editing their Nov. 17 at the National Archives and the NARA staff part-time. After joining footage. Nearly eight weeks later, Records Administration’s (NARA) the staff, Kopanezos began to organize the Kopanezos and Bethel had created, edit- Southeast Regional Archives. The docu- interviews and became inspired to create ed, and produced a 25 minute documen- mentary was shown during the closing something more. tary they titled, “Stories from the Great ceremonies for the NARA exhibit titled Depression.” “This Great Nation Will Endure: “As I continued to work, a vision was Photographs of the Great Depression.” formed in my mind of what I thought For inspiration, Kopanezos traveled to the these interviews could become. I passed Little White House in Warm Springs, Ga., Kopanezos began working on the docu- these ideas on to Mary Evelyn Tomlin, and interviewed patient Suzanne Pike, mentary after volunteering with Clayton Public Programs specialist. She encour- who had met Franklin D. Roosevelt on State History professor Dr. Randall aged me to write all these ideas down so several occasions. Kopanezos felt it Gooden at the NARA Family History Fair we could possibly send it all off to a pro- important to include her interviews in sev- in July 2007. At that time the Archives fessional,” says Kopanezos. eral parts of the documentary. Kopanezos asked volunteers and staff if they knew has also been inspired by her father and any willing participants to narrate oral Kopanezos also discussed her ideas with names him as the reason she has a “gen- histories of the Great Depression. Bethel, a Technical Communication major uine love for history.” Kopanezos volunteered for the oral histo- concentrating in Digital Media and ries assignment, began her interviews by Graphics. Bethel also works for NARA as NARA, cont’d., p. 10

Kordecki an Expert on “Risk Life’s Transitions... Assessment Standards: Maximizing Joan Bass, assistant professor in Opportunities for Efficiency” Webcast the College of Professional Studies, lost her youngest daugh- Gregory S. Kordecki, CPA, associate pro- lowed by questions and answers on the fessor of Accounting in the School of impact of the standards on public account- ter in a car accident on Oct. 27. Business at Clayton State University, was ing firms serving their audit clients, one of three experts on “Risk Assessment including changes in workloads required Carmen Bass was 21 years old Standards: Maximizing Opportunities for in implementing the new standards. and a senior at Georgia College & Efficiency,” a two-hour Webcast generat- While the new risk assessment standards ed from the offices of the Georgia Society represent a professional response in clos- State University. Joan and her of CPAs in Atlanta on Tuesday, Nov. 27. ing the gap between accounting and husband Richard Bass have two reporting standards and expectations, and Joining Kordecki on the program were mitigating the concerns of financial state- other daughters, Shannon (a Chris Rouse, CPA, audit partner and the ment users following widely publicized Clayton State student) and firm audit and accounting quality control accounting scandals of recent years, the partner at Windham Brannon, P.C., and presentation team demonstrated ways in Catherine. Bill Godshall, CPA, formerly inspection which accounting firms and their clients leader of the Public Company Accounting can actually benefit through workload Oversight Board (PCAOB), and currently reduction. audit partner with Frazier & Deeter. Webcast, cont’d., p. 10 The program consisted of prepared pres- entation remarks from each panelist, fol- Campus Review November 30, 2007 Page 9 Photo credit: Erin Fender Campus Review Page 10 November 30, 2007

Webcast, cont’d. from p. 8 The Webcast was the first for the CDC Expert to Speak on Assurance Services Section of the Georgia Society of CPAs, a state-wide Emergency Funding Plan for AIDS electronic delivery section for the Society, which Kordecki co-chairs. Dr. Stephanie Behel, MPH, from the Research Group, the Liverpool School Centers for Disease Control (CDC), will of Tropical Medicine, and other nation- The Webcast was received live by approx- speak at Clayton State University about al and international partners, CDC has imately 200 participants in seven states. President Bush’s emergency funding developed a curriculum in response to The Section plans to produce additional plan for AIDS and her own experiences increased demand for interventions and programs using this media. in Uganda working on this issue for the training to help address the complex CDC. issues related to HIV counseling and testing with couples. Behel, who has spoken and written Mock Trial, cont’d. from p. 3 extensively on various aspects of AIDS For further information on Behel’s pres- throughout the United States and the entation at Clayton State, contact Dr. “The regional competition will begin in world, will make her presentation in Joseph Corrado, Clayton State assistant January and the Mock Trial Student room 272 of the University’s James M. professor of Political Science, at (678) Association is scheduled to compete with Baker Center on Monday, Dec. 3 from 466-4803. a university in Florida,” explains 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. The presenta- Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice tion is free and open to the public. Dr. Hamin Shabazz. Through the President’s Emergency For more information about the upcoming Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and in mock trial or the Clayton State University collaboration with Rwanda Zambia HIV Mock Trial Association, please contact Shabazz at [email protected].

NARA, cont’d. from p. 8 It’s an Angel Challenge After such an impressive project, what will Kopanezos take on next? For Clayton State Colleges For several years, the College of more funds than CIMS. Come join us in “With this project near completion, my Information and Mathematical Sciences the spirit of the season. May the best col- energy has now shifted to developing edu- (CIMS) at Clayton State University has lege win!” cational curriculums and worksheets for sponsored, through the Jonesboro middle schools in neighboring counties,” Salvation Army Office, a large family in After a meeting with the Jonesboro says Kopanezos. need during the holidays. However, as Salvation Army Office, Hudachek- Assistant Professor of Mathematics Mary Buswell reports, “we are receiving 14 R. Hudachek-Buswell, recently learned, children from seven families for CIMS MLK, cont’d. from p. 1 some 300 children went unsponsored by and A&S to sponsor. I have contacted the the community last year. So, with the management at Kohl’s in Fayetteville, and A lifetime member of the NAACP, Aaron approval of the administration of CIMS, they are ready to lend us their support.” has been a member of the NAACP Legal Hudacheck-Buswell has issued an “Angel Defense and Educational Fund Board for Challenge” to Clayton State’s College of The gifts will be brought in to the more than 25 years. Her involvement with Arts & Sciences on behalf of her col- University during the University’s final the Atlanta Branch of the NAACP dates leagues in CIMS. exam week (Dec. 10 to Dec. 14) for pack- back to the early 1960’s when her late ing for delivery. husband served several terms as vice pres- Responding in the spirit of the holidays ident and president of the local chapter. was Dr. John Campbell, dean of the “So… come join us in the spirit of the sea- College of Arts & Sciences (A&S). son,” urges Hudachek-Buswell. “The best Aaron has received honorary degrees from part is when the gifts are brought in for Texas College, Allen University and “CIMS has so much fun each year, we everyone to view.” . Most recently, she and her thought we would spread the good will husband received the 2003 Martin Luther further,” he wrote in an e-mail to his fac- King, Jr. Salute to Greatness award. ulty and staff. “Let's see if A&S can raise Campus Review November 30, 2007 Page 11

Bounces Back, cont’d. from p. 12 Tennis, cont’d. from p. 12 Trivia Time However, Georgia College closed out the second-ranked Armstrong Atlantic. In half on a 12-3 run to close the Laker lead addition to Clayton State and Armstrong to 34-31 at halftime. Atlantic, Columbus State is ranked 13th, You Could Look it Up while Francis Marion is ranked 15th, by John Shiffert, University Relations The second half was all Clayton State. A Georgia College is ranked 17th and lay-up by Marie St. Fort increased the Augusta State is ranked 26th. Actually, you can’t. Look it up, that is. Laker lead to 47-37 at the 15-minute mark, and a St. Fort 3-point basket at the In addition to the team’s high national You can’t look up Pearl du Monville in 13:55 mark increased the lead to 53-39. ranking, Clayton State also has some indi- either “Total Baseball” or “The vidual national rankings as well. In Baseball Encyclopedia,” or even The closest Georgia College would cut women’s singles, sophomore Anna Baseball-Reference.com. That’s the lead was eight points down the stretch. Redecsi is ranked 15th in the nation, while because he was a figment of James Clayton State responded with a 25-2 run freshman Viktoriya Semyrodenko is Thurber’s active imagination in a 1941 over a six-minute span to put the game ranked 42nd and senior Julia Chergova is short (very short – du Monville was away. ranked 47th. 35” tall) story entitled “You Could Look it Up.” Thurber, with his won- In addition to Hardeman and Lisa In doubles, the team of Redesci and derful sense of the absurd, created a Jackson, St. Fort scored 11 points with Chergova are ranked fourth following a situation where a desperate manager seven rebounds, while Dominique second straight ITA Mid-Atlantic (Squawks Magrew) sent the little guy Jennings, Shantel Ragin and Roberta Regional championship and semifinal up to bat with the bases loaded and the Phillips each added eight points. Ragin berth at the ITA Division II Nationals last game on the line. also grabbed 12 rebounds. month in Mobile. He was supposed to take four balls and Clayton State returns to Athletics and Clayton State opens its season on Feb. 9 draw a walk, however, Du Monville Fitness Center on Saturday, playing host with a showdown at Emory, the fourth- swung and hit a dribbler that eventual- to UNC-Pembroke at 2 p.m. ranked team in Division III. ly got him thrown out at first. After which Magrew threw du Monville deep into the outfield. Although Thurber has been given credit for giv- ing Bill Veeck the idea of sending a Clayton State Women midget up to bat in a real game in Ranked 12th Nationally in DII 1951, in point of fact, Veeck had got- ten the idea years before from John McGraw. The first in-season USA Today ESPN received votes. North Dakota held on to Division II Top 25 Coaches’ poll was the top spot for the first week, followed by Wherever Thurber got the idea, Kurt- released on Tuesday, and the Clayton Delta State (who the Lakers will play on Alexander Zeller got the first correct State Laker women’s basketball team Dec. 9), Washburn, Cal-San Diego and answer, followed by Scott McElroy, remains nationally ranked. Alaska-Anchorage in the Top Five. Hugh Arnold, Dina Swearngin and Rob Taylor. And, speaking of which, After being ranked seventh in the presea- Head coach Dennis Cox’s Lakers return to what was the name of Veeck’s real-life son, the Lakers are ranked 12th in the first action at the Athletics & Fitness Center on 3-7 ballplayer, and what happened week’s poll. Clayton State is currently 4-1 Saturday, Dec. 1 with a 2 p.m. Peach Belt when he went up to bat? Keep your to start the season with victories over Conference game against UNC answers short to [email protected]. Lincoln Memorial (74-63), Carson- Pembroke. Newman (68-67) and Tuskegee (77-62), followed by a tough 67-63 defeat in its opener against USC-Aiken last Saturday, and Wednesday’s 80-62 win over Georgia College. GOT NEWS? Send your campus news to Clayton State is one of two teams from the Peach Belt Conference ranked in this [email protected] week’s Division II Coaches’ Poll. USC- Aiken is ranked 20th, while North Georgia and Georgia College both Campus Review Page 12 November 30, 2007 Sports Women’s Basketball Bounces Back Against Georgia College by Lee Wright, Sports Information

oming off a tough defeat in its Peach 12th-ranked Clayton State to 4-1 overall points and nine rebounds. Junior forward CBelt Conference opener against and an even 1-1 in Peach Belt play. Lisa Jackson was also stellar, scoring 18 USC-Aiken, Clayton State women’s bas- points with nine rebounds off the bench ketball coach Dennis Cox made an adjust- "It was a great effort and the energy level for Clayton State. ment in both personnel and strategy for was a lot better tonight," said Cox, who is his Lakers on Wednesday at conference now 9-1 head-to-head against Georgia The Lakers never trailed from the outset, rival Georgia College. College. "I thought we’d have match-up and built as big as a 12-point lead on three problems against them, so that’s part of occasions in the second half. Lynette He went with a smaller lineup. the reason for going small. In our press, Jackson gave Clayton State a 31-19 lead we have to be that way." on a jump shot on the baseline with 6:12 The move paid off as Clayton State con- remaining. tinued its recent dominance over its in- Instead of senior center Lynette Jackson, Bounces Back, cont’d., p. 11 state conference rivals with an 80-62 vic- Cox opted with junior forward Shanrika tory over Georgia College at the Hardeman in the starting lineup, and she Centennial Center. The victory improves responded by leading the Lakers with 19

Clayton State Ranked Ninth in 2008 Campus Review Preseason ITA Division II Women’s Tennis Poll November 30, 2007 Editor: John Shiffert Fresh off another stellar fall season, the Clayton State, eclipsing the preseason Writers: Erin Fender Clayton State Laker women’s tennis team ranking of 10th in the nation prior to the Gina Finocchiaro is riding high entering the 2008 season. 2003 season. Lauren Graves In the ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis The Lakers the second-highest nationally Sara Wheeler Association) Division II Top 40 national ranked team in the preseason poll out of Layout: Lauren Graves poll released last week, Clayton State is the Peach Belt Conference, trailing only Graphic Design: Lauren Graves ranked ninth in the nation. It’s the highest preseason national ranking ever for Tennis, cont’d., p. 11

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