Vol. 41 No. VII Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community April 12, 2010 Employees, Students Attend Facilities Master Planning Town Hall Meeting by John Shiffert, University Relations Several dozen Clayton State faculty, staff, administrators and students attended the Facilities Master Planning Town Hall Meeting given by Sasaki Associates, Inc., on Wednesday, Apr. 7 in the Commons area of the Baker Center.
Vice President of Business and Operations Corlis Cummings expressed the desire prior to the meeting that indi- viduals would let their voices be heard as Clayton State plans for the future.
“Come and share your thoughts regarding the growth of the campus. Learn what is going on at Clayton State,” she said. expressed, both verbally and on sheets of Sasaki’s presentation consisted of three Given Cummings’ desire, the meeting was butcher paper set up for written comments stations, outlining the facilities master a success, as a wide variety of opinions destined for the University’s facilities Town Hall, cont’d., p. 14 about Clayton State’s future were indeed master planning consultants. Clayton State Announces Speakers Inside For May 8 Commencement Ceremonies
Clayton State University President Dr. company on a commitment to service to Departments: Thomas J. “Tim” Hynes, Jr., has the community, including the develop- announced the speakers for next month’s ment of a foundation having given more Arts Page ...... 4 dual Commencement ceremonies. than 80 scholarships to various college Across the Campus ...... 8 level students. A 1978 graduate of Custodian of the Quarter ...... 16 The Spring 2010 Commencement, Hynes’ Morehouse College with a degree in psy- Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! ...... 18 first as the University’s president, will be chology, he later earned the bachelor’s of Trivia Time ...... 19 held on Saturday, May 8, with ceremonies architecture, a five-year professional Sports ...... 20 beginning at 9 a.m. and noon. degree, from Howard University. After Approximately 500 Clayton State graduates graduating from Howard in 1981, he In This Issue: are expected to take part in the two cere- worked as an architect in the nuclear monies, both of which will be held before power department at Bechtel’s Ann Azerbaijani News Team Visits . . . .2 capacity (about 1500) crowds in the Harbor, Mich., office for two-and-a-half Go Green Recycling Bottles University’s Athletics & Fitness Center. years before returning to Atlanta, where And Cans ...... 2 he worked as a project manager for sever- No to Funny Money ...... 3 D.L. Moody, Jr., founder and owner of al small companies. Shelnutt Named Academic C.D. Moody Construction Co., will speak Recognition Rep ...... 3 at the 9 a.m. session. Dr. Jamil Zainaldin, Moody founded C.D. Moody Smith Award Nominations ...... 6,7 president of the Georgia Humanities Construction Co. in 1987, initially finding C-Tran ...... 11 Council, will speak at the noon ceremony. work as a joint venture/general contractor CSRA Scholarships ...... 14 in the City of Atlanta’s minority business Textbook Series, Part Three . . . . .15 Moody, one of the past speakers in the Clayton State School of Business’ Jim Commencement, cont’d., p. 15 Woods Speaker series, has focused his Campus Review Page 2 April 12, 2010 Azerbaijani News Team Learns About U.S. Higher Education at Clayton State by John Shiffert, University Relations A news team from Khazar-TV in the Services for the U.S. Department of State, to the University of Maryland, Georgia Eurasian nation of Azerbaijan spent most John Parkerson, Clayton State’s director of Tech, and Morehouse College, has a focus of Tuesday, Apr. 6, on the Clayton State International Programs and the honorary on the minority student experience in col- University campus, shooting footage for a consul in the southeast United States for the lege. The final version is expected to be documentary on U.S. education and nation of Hungary, and Parkerson’s assis- shown on Khazar-TV sometime in the fall democracy, and learning about such tant, Cele Blair, as they interviewed Clayton of 2010. Clayton State staples as the use of tech- State administrators and students, and nology in education, and the diversity of toured the campus. Their visit to Clayton The news team began their day with an the Clayton State student body. State was initially arranged by Beth Day, interview of Clayton State University vice president of the Atlanta Regional President Dr. Thomas J. “Tim” Hynes, Jr., Producer Vamig Nasirov, camerman Ramin Council for Higher Education (ARCHE). followed by a panel discussion with three Latifli, and interpreter Aybeniz Ganjaliyeva Clayton State students; Darius Thomas, were accompanied by Kevin P. Krug, media The Khazar-TV documentary, which will president of Clayton State’s Student producer for the Office of Broadcast also include footage from the team’s visits Government Association, Camila Morales, a student affiliated with the Hispanic and Vietnamese Student Associations, and Holly Shelton Dixon. During the course of their discussion with the students, Clayton State’s status as a “Notebook University,” wherein every student has access to a laptop computer, occasioned much comment, with Nasirov eventually doing a stand-up report in front of a table of Clayton State students with their laptops, and then a follow-up report at the University’s computer service help desk, The Hub. Also taking part in the Azerbaijani tour were representatives from Clayton State’s student media, The Bent Tree newspaper, CSiR radio and CSTV.
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Clayton State Go Green Team Tackles Bottle and Can Recycling
Clayton State University’s newest stu- Mar. 26. The purpose of the new group is take the bottles and cans in these bins dent organization, “Go Green,” is to assist Clayton State in becoming more to the already-in-place American pitching in to help the University’s environmentally responsible. Recycling pick up locations (American recycling efforts. Recycling already handles Clayton As part of that mandate, Go Green’s first State’s paper recycling efforts) for free With Assistant Professor of Chemistry project is bottle and can recycling on cam- pickup on Wednesdays. Dr. Jonathan Lyon and Assistant Vice pus. With the help of Coca-Cola and President of Auxiliary and American Recycling, Go Green will kick- The president of the Go Green student Administrative Services Carolina off the campaign this week by placing 20 organization is Rukayat Busari, and the Amero serving as advisors, Go Green recycled Coca-Cola syrup bins inside vice president is Brittany Patton, who was officially recognized as a Clayton buildings in convenient locations around State student organization on Friday, campus. Volunteers from Go Green will Recycle, cont’d., p. 12 Campus Review April 12, 2010 Page 3 University Bookstore Cashier Thwarts Attempt to Pass Suspected Phony $100 Bill Hours After Cash Handling Workshop In order to protect the Clayton State Bookstore’s laser equipment, had no idea University campus from counterfeit bills, the training would be put to use before the the Bursar's Office offered Clayton State day was over. employees workshops on cash handling on Mar. 29 and Mar. 30, with a United However, at 4:30 p.m. on that same States Service Secret agent demonstrating Monday afternoon, a “customer” came into how to detect counterfeit money. the Bookstore and asked for change for a hundred dollar bill. Jennings put her “Know The training paid off in a hurry. Your Money” knowledge into action. She quickly looked for the security strip and On Monday morning, Mar. 29, Shawnda watermarks and knew something was not Jennings, a cashier in the Clayton State right. She gave the “customer” an excuse University Bookstore, attended the Cash for why she couldn’t make change and Handling Workshop. Jennings listened called her manager, Linda Campbell. Coming through the front door of the intently as the Secret Service agent Bookstore in subsequent days were explained how to examine the different “Although I was a little nervous I was WGCL-TV, WSB-TV and the Clayton bills, where to look for the watermark and able to utilize the training which provided News Daily, all wanting to interview security strips and what to do if you came many alternatives for identifying counter- Jennings and Campbell for a story. across a potentially fraudulent bill. The feit money and instructions on what to do agent explained to the class that there had in this type of situation,” says Jennings. The Clayton State Office of Auxiliary to be a balance between the speed of serv- Services (which operates the University ice to the customer and the examination of As soon as she placed the call to Bookstore) wants to say a special thank the bills. Additionally, he cautioned the Campbell, the customer left the store. you to Cynthia Jones and the Bursar’s attendees about confronting a potential Office staff for sponsoring the training, forger. He said, if possible, actions should “When Shawnda called me I immediately and to Public Safety for their quick be taken to keep the suspected forger in notified Public Safety and explained we response. the store until Public Safety could be noti- might have a counterfeit $100 bill in the fied and not to take any personal risks. Bookstore,” says Campbell. “By the time I got to the front of the store the customer Jennings, who had previously used the was gone and a Public Safety officer was special pen for marking bills and the coming through the front door.”
Matthew Shelnutt Named Clayton State’s Academic Recognition Day Representative by Ciji Fox, University Relations
Clayton State University biology major, therefore, to have been put into a catego- dents and faculty are a kind of second Matthew Shelnutt was recently selected as ry of my peers who are known for their family. It is this feeling and atmosphere Clayton State University's Academic hard work, dedication, and commitment that first captured my attention when I Recognition Day representative for the to helping others.” started here as a freshman in fall 2006. University System of Georgia for 2010. “The faculty and staff here are available Shelnutt is also enthusiastic about his and approachable; they all genuinely care “To have even been considered as a candi- experiences at Clayton State. for the success of their students, and many date for the Academic Recognition Day are willing to go to great lengths to help representative is an absolute honor,” “Let me start by saying just how much I them wherever possible. I fondly remem- Shelnutt, says. “I had the chance to go love Clayton State University! I have ber that during my first semester at through the process of nomination and been here for all four years of my under- Clayton State University, my chemistry selection for this recognition with a good graduate program, and I have enjoyed professor gave out his home telephone friend from the Honors Program, and I every single one of them immensely,” number to the 50 or 60 students in the know what she is like as a student, a Shelnutt explains. “It is a home away worker, and a person; I am truly grateful, from home for many of us, and the stu- Shelnutt, cont’d., p. 15 Campus Review Page 4 April 12, 2010 Arts Page Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Highlights May Offerings at Spivey Hall The month of May typically marks the However, the Children’s Choir will not be season closing of performances at Clayton the only performances in May at Spivey State University’s Spivey Hall. And just Hall. The month begins on Saturday, May as typically, Spivey Hall closes its season 1 with an 8:15 p.m. show by the William on a high note, with a series of perform- Baker Festival Singers; performing The ances by the internationally-acclaimed Passion According to St. John, by J.S. Spivey Hall Children’s Choir. Bach.
May 2010 is no exception, as the The William Baker Festival Singers, a 40- Children’s Choir will participate in three voice ensemble that includes Clayton shows over the weekend of May 14, May State School of Business alumnus Nelson 15 and May 16, performing music of Burke, has produced 17 nationally many styles in these season-ending spring released recordings in their 25 seasons, concerts. and have been featured in numerous radio and television programs, and have toured On Friday, May 14, the Spivey Hall across the South, including annual per- Young Artists and the Spivey Hall formances before capacity audiences at Children's Choir will be featured in a 7 Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival. p.m. performance. Craig Hurley and Martha Shaw will conduct, accompanied For their Spivey Hall performance, the by Judy Mason and Steven Wooddell on Festival Singers will join with Atlanta piano. Admission is $20 for adults and organist Sue Goddard, a full orchestra and $10 for children. distinguished soloists to perform one of the epic works of the Baroque period. The Spivey Hall Children's Choir and the Composed for the Good Friday Vespers at Spivey Hall elite of the elite, the Spivey Hall Tour Leipzig in 1724, the work is the more Choir, will perform in two matinees on extravagant and dramatic of the two Bach Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16. Passion settings. Admission is $30. performance. Long a beacon of excel- Both of these performances, conducted by lence on the Atlanta chamber-music land- Shaw with Mason on piano, will begin at On Sunday, May 2, the Georgian scape, the Georgian Chamber Players are 3 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults and Chamber Players with guest artist Alexei known for their 25-year series of concerts $10 for children. Kuznetsoff on piano, will give a 3 p.m. at Spivey Hall and other local venues. The series has previously welcomed such internationally renowned guest artists as pianists Emanuel Ax and Philippe Entremont, violinists Shlomo Mintz and Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Joseph Silverstein, and cellist János Starker.
Holding Auditions May 1 The members of the Georgian Chamber Clayton State University’s world- Auditions will be held in two sessions, Players are violist Reid Harris and cellist famous Spivey Hall will be holding 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Christopher Rex, both principal players in auditions for its equally-famous to 5 p.m. in Spivey Hall on the the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, along Children’s Choir program on Clayton State campus. Singers must with former ASO associate concertmaster Saturday, May 1. be between the ages of 10 and 13 on Beth Newdome and celebrated Ukrainian- Sept. 1, 2010 to audition. American pianist Valentina Lisitsa. The Spivey Hall Children's Choir Admission to this concert is $30. Program has provided exemplary For further information on the audi- choral music education to its singers tions, or to obtain an audition request On Monday, May 3, the Clayton State since 1994. Comprised of both male form, contact Carol Abarr, general University Department of Visual and and female students ages 10 through manager, Spivey Hall Children's Performing Arts will present the Clayton 18, this treble choir program is for Choir, at (770) 946-9072 or email Community Big Band with Stacey soprano and alto singers. [email protected]. Houghton directing. This free concert will begin in Spivey Hall at 7:30 p.m. Campus Review April 12, 2010 Page 5 Arts Page Spivey Hall Schedules Annual Teacher Appreciation Night, April 17 Clayton State University’s world-famous free ticket to all current and retired teachers A renowned guitarist, Vieaux has been Spivey Hall wants metro Atlanta area and administrators. described as “a charismatic interpreter” by teachers to know they’re appreciated. the Philadelphia Inquirer. He “is among the To secure free tickets to Teacher elite of today’s classical guitarists” So, to thank teachers in the metro area for Appreciation Night, please call the Spivey (Gramaphone). You can read more about their dedication to students, both inside and Hall box office at (678) 466-4200. Vieaux on his webpage at www.jason- outside of the classroom, Spivey Hall holds Teachers may also purchase additional vieaux.com. The evening’s program will an annual “Teacher Appreciation Night” tickets at the special rate of $10 each; this include works by Bach, Albeniz, Brouwer every year. For 2010, the Saturday, Apr. 17 offer is subject to availability. Following and some of Vieaux’ own arrangements. performance of guitarist Jason Vieaux is the the concert, attendees can meet Vieaux night that the Hall and Clayton State cele- and enjoy chatting with other teachers and brate teachers. For Vieaux’ 8:15 p.m. per- music lovers during a dessert reception in formance only, Spivey Hall is offering one honor of teachers.
Clayton State Business Alumnus News Team, cont’d. from p. 2 Nelson Burke to Sing in Spivey Hall The news team is part of a new public channel in Azerbaijan. They are in the Clayton State University alumnus Festival Singers. In 2009, he joined a U.S. on a two-week government grant. Nelson Burke will be singing with the practically new but amazingly fun The theme of the trip is, “U.S. Education: William Baker Festival Singers in a choral jazz group called the Northside Impacts on Democracy, Development and concert to be held in the University’s Festival Singers (directed by WBFS Society.” Nasirov is spending the time world-famous Spivey Hall on Saturday, vocal coach Don Brainerd). interviewing American students, adminis- May 1. trators, teachers, parents and community Burke and the rest of the William Baker leaders about the way public schools and Burke, a 2004 graduate of the Clayton Festival Singers will be presenting, The universities are organized and governed. State School of Business, returned to Passion According to St. John, by J.S. Clayton State is an especially good fit for Clayton State after 20 years of working Bach on May 1, at 8:15 p.m. The the team’s interest in minority students, and raising a family in the Atlanta area. William Baker Festival Singers, a 40- since the University’s student body has He was in the process of starting his voice ensemble, has produced 17 been named the most diverse in the south- own business when he started classes nationally released recordings in their eastern United States a total of six times again in 2002. That business, The 25 seasons, have been featured in by U.S. News & World Report. Engineer Guy numerous radio and television pro- (www.theengineerguy.com) is located grams, and have toured across the “Our trip was highly successful on all in Hapeville and is now in its seventh South, including annual performances counts. We consider the [Clayton State] year. He attributes much of his business before capacity audiences at visit a real highlight,” said Krug. success to lessons he learned at the Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival. University. Baker and his Festival Singers join with Located in the Caucasus region of Atlanta organist Sue Goddard, full Eurasia, Azerbailjan is at the crossroads of Burke’s musical career began at an orchestra and distinguished soloists to Eastern Europe and Western Asia and is early age. His mother was a jazz pianist perform one of the epic works of the bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, and vibraphone player, and Burke sang Baroque Period. Composed for the Russia to the north, Georgia to the north- in his high school choirs, and learned a Good Friday Vespers at Leipzig in west, Armenia to the west, and Iran to the little bass guitar, however, he didn’t 1724, the work is the more extravagant south. catch the music bug until the late 1990's and dramatic of two Bach Passion set- when a friend introduced him to a proj- tings that still remain. Admission is ect group called the Summer Singers of $30. Atlanta, part of the William Baker Choral Foundation. A couple years later, For additional information and tickets, Nelson successfully auditioned for the go to the Spivey Hall website; select group -- the William Baker www.spiveyhall.org. Campus Review Page 6 April 12, 2010 Alice Smith Award Staff Nominees Announced by Erin Fender, University Relations
Latrice Barlow Dr. Mark Daddona Sonya Holtzclaw Pat Keane Gid Rowell
Clayton State University has announced place where you can make a real differ- the five finalists for the University’s 2009 ence in the lives of students. Clayton State’s Alice J. Smith Alice Smith Staff Award. They are: from He is originally from Connecticut, but has Awards, for both faculty and University Health Services, Latrice Barlow; made Georgia his home the last 13 years from the Center for Academic Success, Dr. staff, will be presented at and currently resides in Tucker. Beyond Mark Daddona; from the office of Budget Clayton State’s Faculty/Staff his dedication to the CAS, Daddona and Finance, Sonya Holtzclaw; from spends his time volunteering for the Awards Ceremony on Apr. 27 Athletics, Pat Keane; and from the Office of American Red Cross. He serves as Alumni Relations, Gid Rowell. from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Spivey Disaster Action Team Caption for Hall. Barlow, office manager for University DeKalb, Rockdale, and Newton counties Health Services (UHS), has been a mem- and was recently promoted to Red Cross ber of the staff at Clayton State since Mental Health Supervisor. Keane, who has been with Clayton State 2006. She is originally from Newnan and for 25 years, currently is an administrative “It is truly an honor and a privilege to be now resides in McDonough with her two assistant in Athletics. She first worked nominated for the Alice Smith Award, girls, Joni and Mallory. part time as the switch board operator in especially at an institution with so many 1984. She has worked full time in outstanding employees who are commit- Barlow notes that working with the Continuing Education as well as in the ted to Clayton State and the success of our University family as a whole is a reward- Office of Media & Printing Services. ing environment to be part of, but of students,” he says. course the students make her job worth She looks forward to coming to work each Holtzclaw has been with Clayton State for coming to daily. She is actively involved day, to learn new things, and be around two years as a payroll assistant. She was across campus as part of the UHS depart- great people. The rewarding and challeng- born in Macon but grew up locally in ment as well as within her community ing aspect to her job is keeping up with Morrow. Since joining the staff, she has volunteering. She stays active in church the travel needs of Clayton State’s athlet- truly come to enjoy everything about and of course, supporting her daughters in ic teams. This is the third time Keane has working on a college campus. all that they do. been recognized as a finalist for the Alice “The most rewarding aspect of my job is Smith Award. A native of the Chestnut “Being nominated is very humbling, I being able to touch so many people’s lives. Hill section of Philadelphia, Keane is love what I do and I love coming to work Every month I touch records that affect each married with three children, and enjoys each day, to be recognized for something employee. I may never meet them, or see spending time with her grandchildren and you love is just icing on the cake,” she them, but I will be there for them,” she says. staying active outdoors. says. “My family in University Health Services has been a true testament to She is married with a four year old girl. “There are so many people on campus that home away from home, we support each Outside of work, she spends her time tak- are deserving of this award. It’s such an other through personal troubles and tri- ing care of her family. honor to be one of the finalists,” says Keane. umph and for that I am eternally grateful Rowell, a Georgia native, grew up in for their support.” “Being nominated for the Alice Smith Award is something I never dreamed of. Bremen, but currently lives in downtown The director for the Center for Academic Just coming to work each day has made Atlanta. This self-professed sport nut in Success (CAS), Daddona is in his fifth me feel so blessed. I am just trying to do past held the Sports Information Director year at Clayton State. He likes working my job to the best of my ability and position at Clayton State for six years. with our students in the CAS as well in his always taking the extra time to make sure classes. He believes Clayton State is a that everything is taken care of,” she says. Staff Smith Award, cont’d., p. 19 Campus Review April 12, 2010 Page 7 Alice Smith Award Faculty Nominees Announced by Erin Fender, University Relations
Dr. Susan Copeland Dr. Todd Janke Dr. Kelli Nipper Dr. Charlene Romer Dr. Margaret Thompson
Clayton State University has announced dabble in photography. Copeland is a how you behave when you don’t know the the finalists for the 2010 Alice Smith Governor’s Teaching Fellow (since 2006) answer. Good teaching, therefore, allows Faculty Award. and a Permanent Member of the Board of the opportunity for students to be success- Regents’ Institute of Higher Education. ful in their own pursuit of the knowledge, This year’s nominees are: from the College skills, and dispositions necessary to be of Arts & Sciences, Dr. Susan Copeland and “I consider being a finalist for this award successful in their chosen fields. Dr. Todd Janke; from the College of a huge honor, especially given the caliber Information and Mathematical Sciences, Dr. of individuals who have received the “It is quite an honor to be recognized for Kelli Nipper; from the College of Health, Dr. award in the past,” she says. something I love to do, especially by my Charlene Romer; and from the School of colleagues that are very talented teach- Business, Dr. Margaret Thompson. Janke, an associate professor of ers,” she says. Philosophy since 2004, is originally from Copeland, who enjoys the camaraderie Minnesota, but now calls Georgia home. Romer, of Monroe, Ga., is an associate among the faculty and staff, is an associ- He received his doctorate from professor of Nursing and has been at ate professor of English. She has been Georgetown University in 2004. He is Clayton State since 2006. She received teaching full time since 2002 and also also currently a nominee for the CAS her doctorate in nursing from University serves as an assistant department chair Teacher of the Year Award. of Missouri-Columbia. She has served on and webmaster. She received her doctor- many committees at Clayton State, ate degree from The Catholic University of The most rewarding part of his time here including currently the Undergraduate America in Washington, D.C., in 2000. She is making philosophy come alive for stu- Council. The School of Nursing also also holds full-time graduate faculty status. dents. He enjoys watching students trans- voted Romer its Faculty Member of the form each semester and really learning Year in 2008. She has two grown sons and lives in how to grapple with really dense text. In McDonough with her canine children, his free time, he is an avid collector and She just celebrated her 30th wedding Jack and Dora. She loves to write and restorer of antique typewriters. anniversary. She and her husband have three children and three grandchildren. In “It's a great honor, and it feels particular- her free time she takes care of her “mini” An annual event since 1995, ly good to be nominated for an award that zoo consisting of horses, donkeys, llamas, the Smith Awards are present- emphasizes something that I take very goats, dogs, chickens, sugar gliders and ed to the faculty member and seriously, enjoy immensely, and take great Peggy, her pot-bellied pig. pride in,” he says. staff member ranked most out- “I am humbled to have been nominated standing as determined by Nipper, a 1995 graduate of Clayton State, for the Smith Award and am honored to committees of their peers. The has, since 2004, served her university as become a member of a group of educators an associate professor of Mathematics. that have been recognized by their peers two, $1000 awards were estab- She obtained her doctorate from the as being an outstanding educator. I believe lished by local philanthropist University of Georgia. She is from Social that helping students `connect the dots’ is Joseph Smith in honor of his Circle and is married with two children. In the most challenging and the most her free time she enjoys spending as much rewarding aspect of my job,” she says. wife, Alice. The winners of both time as possible with her friends and family. categories will be announced Staff Faculty Award, cont’d., p. 19 at the Apr. 27 ceremony. She feels being good at mathematics is not about knowing answers. Rather, it is Campus Review Page 8 April 12, 2010 Across the Campus...
Academic Affairs money. We require that all cashiers on Services will be conducting free alcohol The regular Clayton State University campus attend this informative workshop. screenings on Thursday, Apr. 15 from 11 a.m. Spring Faculty Meeting is set for Tuesday, This applies to anyone who handles cash, to 2 p.m. on Main Street of the Baker Center. May 4, at 3 p.m. in A&S G-132. checks, or credit cards. In addition, Terry We’ll have games, giveaways, and informa- Bolt, the head cashier, will discuss tion related to responsible alcohol use. Athletics Clayton State University cash handling Clayton State’s Coed Cheerleading and policies and procedures. The workshop is Graduate Studies Laker Girl Dance Team will be holding a on Thursday, Apr. 15, at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. The Clayton State University School of Pre-Tryout Clinic on Saturday, May 8, and 2 p.m. in the Student Center Graduate Studies next open house will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Dance Studio 1 of Conference Room 267. Each session is held on Tuesday, Apr. 13. The open house the Clayton State Student Activities approximately two hours long. All cam- will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in room Center. The Clinic is for athletes who are pus cash handlers (cashiers) are required 101 of the University’s Harry S. Downs preparing for spring tryouts and want to (including students who handle cash for Center on the main campus in Morrow. get an idea of what is expected of partici- Clayton State and part-time staff) to attend. pants in the Clayton State program. If you have any questions please contact Intramurals Admission is $10 per person, and the Bolt at 4293 or Cynthia Jones at 4294. You are invited to participate in a Clinic is open to high school juniors and Volleyball Tournament that will begin on seniors as well as Clayton State students. Business Office Tuesday, Apr. 13 in the SAC Fitness For more information, go to We have all the entries posted for March Center. Teams (faculty, staff and students www.clayton.edu/athletics/cheerleading or and the month has been closed, so it is may play) will consist of a maximum of contact Lyons at [email protected] now time to begin your 3rd Quarter budg- eight people per team. The cost is $15 per or (678) 357-5444. et review process. The new deadline for team, $5 for free agents. Instant scheduling ***** these reports to be submitted to Scott will be done at the captain’s meeting. No Running only three days after competing at McElroy is Friday, Apr. 16. captain’s meeting means no schedule and no the Emory Classic, the Clayton State Laker CIMS refunds. Please inform Hakim Groomes of men’s and women’s track teams had a pro- The College of Information and your interest: [email protected] ductive performance at the Columbus State Mathematical Sciences (CIMS) at or (678)466-4973. Double-Dual Meet. Combined, Clayton Clayton State University will hold its State won four events, finished second in Fifth Annual Student Awards Ceremony OITS eight events and third in six. In the team and Dinner on Friday, Apr. 16. The invita- Please join us as we offer Debye Baird, scoring, the Laker men placed third behind tion-only event will be held in room 101 director of Client Support Services and Columbus and Tuskegee with 76 points, of the Harry S. Downs Center on the The HUB, best wishes in her retirement and the Clayton State women also placed Clayton State campus, and will run from on Thursday, Apr. 29, at 1 p.m. in room third with 55 points. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. UC-101 of the Baker Center (the HUB’s ***** service counter location). Bring a toast City of Morrow The final 2010 USA Today/ESPN Division and a great story to tell! Please feel free to Morrow Day in the Park needs volunteers. II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll for women’s bas- bring an appetizer or dessert to share. For The day is Saturday, May 8, from 2 p.m. ketball was released on Tuesday, Mar. 30, additional info email: [email protected] to 7 p.m., at Milton Daniel Park, adjacent and for the fourth straight season, the or [email protected]. to Morrow City Hall, 1500 Morrow Rd., Clayton State Lakers finished nationally- Morrow. For more information on volun- ranked. Clayton State wound up ranked Public Safety teering, please contact Lauren Singleton 22nd in the final Top 25 Coaches Poll after The motorcycle parking space that existed in at the Morrow Tourist Center at (770) 968- yet another banner season under head coach the C lot was displaced due to the relocation 1623 or [email protected]. Dennis Cox. Previously, the Lakers had fin- of disability parking spaces from the Faculty ished fourth in 2007, 24th in 2008 and 11th Clayton State Theatre and Staff lot to the C lot while the Annex last season. Clayton State went 24-7 during “Flying West,” Clayton State Theatre’s construction is ongoing. This space has been the 2009-10 season, winning its third Peach spring production directed by Shontelle re-designated at the end of one of the rows of Belt Conference Tournament championship Thrash, will preview on Apr. 14 and 15, open disability parking spaces in the C lot. in the last six years. on Apr. 16, and show Apr. 17, 22, and 23 in Arts & Sciences (G132) - the Clayton State SBDC Bursar’s Office Theatre - at 8 p.m. Students admitted free The Clayton State University Small The Bursar’s Office is offering another with their LakerCards. General admission $5. Business Development Center (SBDC) opportunity for those who missed the will be teaching its first Green Business Cash Handling workshops in March. A Counseling & Strategies to Improve Your Bottom Line United States Secret Service agent will be Psychological Services workshop on Apr. 22, at 6 p.m., at the here to conduct these workshops and Concerned about your or someone else’s alco- Henry County Chamber of Commerce, demonstrate how to detect counterfeit hol use? Counseling and Psychological 1709 Highway 20 West, McDonough. The Campus Review April 12, 2010 Page 9 Across the Campus... workshop will teach small business own- Staff Council one at Facilities Management. It will take ers techniques to lower energy and mate- Staff Council will hold a Bake Sale place on Friday, Apr. 23 at 2 p.m. in the rials costs, gain new markets and use Tuesday, Apr. 13 and Wednesday, Apr. 14 Maintenance Building. Please come out and green marketing, compete for contracts from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (both days) on “connect” with everyone across campus! through green certifications, and locate Main Street in the Baker Center. We will new sources of funding. By developing a also hold a raffle for a homemade pound Women’s Forum plan for greening their businesses now, cake. Tickets will be $1 and may also be The Clayton State Women’s Forum’s small business owners will be prepared purchased at the bake sale. The drawing Annual Scholarship Luncheon will be for new regulations and poised to take will be held at the end of the sale on held on Thursday, Apr. 29 from noon to advantage of new opportunities. This two- Wednesday. Funds raised will support Staff 1:30 p.m. in room 101 of the Harry S. and-half hour program costs $69 ($49 for Council (and Staff Appreciation Day). Downs Center. Women's Forum award Henry County Chamber of Commerce recipients will be recognized at the lunch- ***** members); for more information, contact Staff Appreciation Day is now officially eon and the special guest speaker will be the SBDC at (678) 466-5100. Friday, May 21. Please join us for a back Mary Frances Bowley. R.S.V.P. (required) yard BBQ. Email invitations to come. for the lunch should go to Lou Brackett, School of Nursing [email protected] or (678) 466- The Clayton State University School of ***** 4195 or by Apr. 23. The cost of the lunch- Nursing will hold two Pre-Nursing Staff Council wishes to invite everyone to eon is $10. Information Sessions for current Clayton the next Campus Connect hosted by every- State students on Thursday, Apr. 15, in room 101 of the Harry S. Downs Center. The afternoon session will run from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and the evening session will run from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. In addition to providing information about the Clayton State Nursing program, these Campus Connect information sessions also provide current Clayton State students with the opportuni- When: April 23 at 2 p.m. ty to learn how to get funding for their education at the School of Nursing. Presentations will be made by; Nursing fac- Where: Facilities Management ulty, School of Nursing program advisors and student navigators, the Clayton State Student Nurses’ Association, and ROTC. Please come out Student Affairs The Organizational Learning and to connect Engagement (OLE) Committee is excited to announce the opening of nominations for the 2010 Student Affairs Division with everyone Awards. Nominations will be accepted from Apr. 5 to Apr. 26. Nominations for across campus! the Innovative Collaboration and the Faculty Partnership Awards may be pro- vided by faculty, staff, or administrators, either within or outside of the Division of Student Affairs. Please access this link: http://adminservices.clayton.edu/stu- dentaffairs/awardnominations.htm to review the award criteria and nominate a qualifying department or individual deserving of recognition during the 2010 Division of Student Affairs Awards and Recognition Program on May 13. The Division of Student Affairs Awards and Recognition program recognizes the hard work and contributions of Student Affairs personnel and our Clayton State colleagues. Campus Review Page 10 April 12, 2010
S TAFF APPRECIATION DAY
Staff Council invites the staff of Clayton State University to Staff Appreciation Day, a back yard picnic featuring a guest motivational speaker and food catered by Shane’s Rib Shack!
Date: Friday, May 21 Time: Speaker, 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. FREE Lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. DOOR Place: Lawn between Swan Lake & The Library PRIZES! MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER Before the picnic, be sure to catch the motivational speaker, also on the lawn between Swan Lake & the Library! COME & GET IT!
Great food catered by Email invitation to come Shane’s Rib Shack! Please RSVP!
Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) 466-5445. Campus Review April 12, 2010 Page 11
Clayton State and the C-Tran Shutdown by John Shiffert, University Relations
Clayton State University has been down would impact the ability of at least Information regarding this program monitoring the on-going debate 538 students to continue taking classes along with Safety Tips for Carpoolers regarding the future of Clayton this semester at Clayton State. can be found on the Clayton State County’s public transportation system, University Department of Public C-Tran. With C-Tran shut down, the Even before the results of the survey were Safety website at http://adminser- University is concerned for the welfare tabulated, on Friday, Mar. 26, Dr. Brian vices.clayton.edu/ps/carpoolinfo.htm,” of its students, and their future ability Haynes, the University’s vice president Haynes wrote. to get to classes. As part of that con- for Student Affairs, had sent an email to cern, the University is strongly urging all students, advising them to contact their In conjunction with Haynes’ email, all faculty members to work with stu- individual professors regarding class Clayton State President Dr. Thomas J. dents who are affected by the C-Tran attendance issues. Haynes also urged stu- “Tim” Hynes, Jr., also emailed all fac- shutdown. dents to access the carpooling information ulty members, urging them to work found on the Clayton State University with students who would be impacted Another part of Clayton State’s Department of Public Safety website. by a C-Tran shutdown. response to the potential shutdown has “Several faculty colleagues also indi- been to conduct an online survey of the “I am encouraging students who are cated a willingness to work with stu- student body, to ascertain just how impacted by the discontinuation of C- dents insofar as that is possible to many students might be affected by the Tran bus service to participate in the assist affected students,” he wrote. “In loss of C-Tran. The final results of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s survey, indicated that the C-Tran shut- RideSmart commuter service. C-Tran, cont’d., p. 13
Five High School Students Clayton County Win Awards at ”English Day” Cultural Celebration, Apr. 17 State Representative Mike Glanton, in collaboration with Dr. Edmond Heatley and the Clayton County Public Schools, present the Clayton County Cultural Celebration 2010 on Saturday, Apr. 17 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Clayton County Performing Arts Center, 2530 Mt. Zion Pky., Jonesboro. The theme for this year’s program is, “Clayton County; Above Color; Beyond Politics; A Community United.” This diversified family event wil be a Five local high school students, four from workshops, and competing in various showcase of the area’s cultural perform- Ola High School in Henry County and writing contests. ers, featuring groups representing the one from nearby Forest Park High School, Korean, Indian, African, African- were award-winners at the recent Clayton The winners of the writing contest were as American, Eurpoean, Taiwanese, State University Department of English follows… Stefan Clark of Forest Park Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Tahitian and “English Day” event. High School won the Poetry Slam. Ben Hungarian communities (among others). Appel and Ryan Calhoun of Ola High According to Dr. Barbara Goodman, chair School won the Expository Writing con- The event will help raise funds for sever- of the Department of English, approxi- tests. Alyssa Martin (Ola High School) al community organizations, including mately 60 high school juniors and seniors won the Creative Writing contest while House of Dawn, Alzheimer Services from Clayton and Henry Counties took fellow Ola student Naomi Campbell took Support Center, Clayton County Public part in the half-day long event that includ- honorable mention in Creative Writing. Schools Scholarship Foundation, Courtney ed attending college English classes and Clayton County, cont’d., p. 13 Campus Review Page 12 April 12, 2010 Dr. Lisa Eichelberger Publishes Second Edition of Textbook to Make Nursing Theory Interactive by Erin Fender, University Relations
Dr. Lisa Eichelberger, dean of Clayton equipped all faculty with notebook com- makes sense State University’s College of Health, puters and required all students were to you person- recently published the second edition of issued one as part of the Information ally - and her textbook entitled Technology Project. I was something “Understanding the Work teaching nursing theory to that can be of Nurse Theorists: A RN students at the time and interpreted by Creative Beginning.” developing a nursing theo- others. It sim- Coauthored with Kathy ry compilation site was a ply offers stu- Sitzman of Utah’s Weber class project. I have dents another State University, the text- revised, maintained and way to look at book uses art to teach expanded the site over the these theo- nurses the often daunting years,” says Eichelberger. rists,” says Dr. Lisa Eichelberger task of learning nursing Swearngin, theories. Eichelberger, a Eichelberger’s School of now a School resident of Fayette County, Nursing (a part of the of Nursing part-time clinical instructor. and Sitzman open a cre- College of Health) Nursing ative side to nursing theory Theory web site has had “The first edition, which we used for one – one that makes learning more than a million hits. of our MSN courses on nursing theorists, a little less intimidating and a lot more Eichelberger receives emails from faculty was pertinent to our studies and easy to innovative. and students across the world thanking use. It was a good resource and provided her for the web site. a different perspective to understanding The second edition expands the number of nursing theories. I appreciate the authors theorists covered in the first textbook. The The School of Nursing’s first two mas- allowing me to be a part of the second edi- authors also contacted all living nursing ter’s degree recipients, Dina Swearngin tion and hope my renderings assist the theorists and had each theorist write a and Nancy Capponi, have their art based readers in their understanding of the theo- chapter on their life as theorist. on nursing theory featured throughout the ries and concepts,” says Capponi. Eichelberger also authored a chapter on second edition of this textbook, along pioneering a nursing theory website. with the art of other nursing students from “It was much easier to write a second edi- all over the country. Both were honored to tion than the first, I was very flattered that “I was taken aback when my coauthor be featured. the publisher wanted us to write a second asked me to write the chapter on my expe- edition. It speaks volumes when a text- rience pioneering a nursing theory web- “For that assignment, you must take a book makes it to multiple editions,” says site. It all started 14 years ago when I was completed puzzle - the theory - take it Eichelberger. hired here. Clayton State had just apart and reshape it into something that
Recycle, cont’d. from p. 2 is also the coordinator of the bottle and Amero also notes that the recycling proj- oversight of the new recycling pro- can recycling program. ect got a lot of help from staff members in gram. The multi-talented Norman Auxiliary Services and Operations to get Grizzell designed the Go Green logo “Hopefully, this recycling effort can it started. and some of the printed materials. And also prove to be a forum to discuss Darius Davis and Jackie Bailey (a other sustainability issues on campus,” "Several employees in my organization work study student in the bookstore) says Amero. “Through being creative have put a lot of effort into getting this helped prepare and distribute all of the we -- American Recycling, the stu- rolled out and I’d like to collectively give Coke recycling bins around campus. dents, and Coke -- have managed to them credit," she says. start this program for free. Amero singled out Cindy Knight, “It’s a good model. With a little bit of whose job responsibilities include help and volunteer effort you can get Environmental Health and Safety, as things done.” helping with the overall coordination and Campus Review April 12, 2010 Page 13 2010 Student Affairs Division Awards
The Organizational Learning and faculty, staff, or administrators, either Affairs Awards and Recognition Program Engagement (OLE) Committee is excited within or outside of the Division of on May 13, 2010. to announce the opening of nominations Student Affairs. for the 2010 Student Affairs Division The Division of Student Affairs Awards Awards. Nominations will be accepted Please access this link: http://adminser- and Recognition program recognizes the from Apr. 5 to Apr. 26. vices.clayton.edu/studentaffairs/award- hard work and contributions of Student nominations.htm to review the award cri- Affairs personnel and our Clayton State Nominations for the Innovative teria and nominate a qualifying depart- colleagues. Collaboration and the Faculty ment or individual deserving of recogni- Partnership Awards may be provided by tion during the 2010 Division of Student
Clayton County, cont’d. from p. 11
Hungarian Economics Professor S. Crooms Foundation, and Clayton County Dr. Zoltan Kovacs Concludes Grassroots Leadership Institute. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased Busy Week in Georgia from the organizations listed, or from the Performing Arts Center (www.co.clay- Dr. Zoltan Kovacs, a member of the Fulbright scholar, as well as in ton.k12.ga.us/pac) on the day of the show. faculty of Economics at University of Germany and Austria. Kovacs also con- Doors open at 6 p.m. For more informa- Pannonia (http://englishweb.uni-pan- sults for numerous multinational com- tion, call the Performing Arts Center at non.hu/), flew back to Hungary on Mar. panies and for municipalities with (770-473-2875), or call Dawn Murray 31, following a busy week in Georgia as regard to economic development. a the first Hungarian exchange profes- (678-508-5254), Marie Barber (678-760- 8500) or Janice Coye (770-603-4090). sor at Clayton State University from the Kovacs lectured at ABAC on a variety University of Pannonia pursuant to a of topics ranging from an overview of Sponsors for the event include; Georgia student and faculty exchange agreement Hungary and its economy, how busi- Power, AT&T, Clayton County Public between those two universities execut- ness is conducted in Hungary and the Schools, Clayton News Daily, Country ed last summer 2009. European Union, Hungary’s place in Inn & Suites — Morrow, Oliver Imprints, the EU, comments about supply chain and State Representative Mike Glanton. According to Clayton State Director of as it applies to agricultural production the Office of International Programs in Hungary, and an overview of the John E. Parkerson, Jr., Indian professor University of Pannonia including how C-Tran, cont’d. from p. 11 Prashant Kelkar, who heads the higher education is structured in some instances, there may be some on- Political Science Department at CHM Hungary and the EU. Kovacs wanted line options available — in other outside of Mumbai, has arrived for a visit ABAC for a variety of reasons; but instances, you may have to work with stu- two-week period as part of Clayton perhaps most significant among them is dents to see if other options are available.” State’s annual faculty exchange with that the University of Pannonia has the that institution. leading agricultural college in Hungary Additional initiatives aimed at keeping at its campus in Keszthely. students and faculty informed have come In addition to lecturing at Clayton State from the Office of Academic Affairs and University’s School of Business from Kovacs was accompanied to ABAC by the Office of Student Affairs. Clayton Mar. 23 to Mar. 30, Kovacs also lec- Parkerson, who recently spent two State Interim Provost Dr. Micheal Crafton tured at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural weeks at the University of Pannonia, is encouraging faculty to read a brief College (ABAC) on Mar. 29. A profes- where he taught a course in internation- statement before classes that mirrors sor in Pannonia’s its business school, al business management. In addition to Hynes’ email to faculty. Kovacs is an expert in many aspects of serving as the director of International Secondly, the Clayton State Student Hungarian and European business; he Programs at Clayton State, Parkerson is Government Association is collaborating specializes in logistics and supply also an assistant professor of with Student Affairs to staff an information chain, production and service manage- International Business and Global table on Main Street in the Baker Center. ment, and business simulation. He also Logistics in Clayton State’s MBA pro- teaches a regular business simulation gram; and serves as Hungary’s Finally, the University will be posting fol- course at the University of Technology Honorary Consul for the southeastern low-up communications to students on the in Darmstadt, Germany; and he has U.S. He was raised in Tifton and is an SWAN regarding what a student should taught previously in the U.S. as a ABAC graduate. do if they are impacted by the discontinu- ation of C-Tran service. Campus Review Page 14 April 12, 2010
Retirees Association Raises $4,415 for Scholarships At Third Annual Gourmet Dinner and Wine Pairing On Thursday night, Mar. 25, in the and Warm French Apple Tartelette w/ Airways tickets, after which he request- Harry S. Downs Center, the Clayton Caramel Sauce and Cheese. To make the ed, “show me the money.” Other lucky State Retirees Association (CSRA) and evening complete, wonderful wine was winners won a round of golf for four at friends of the Association were enjoying provided by New South Package Store. Georgia National Golf Club/Heron a “Tour de France via Food” experience. Bay/Peachtree City, dinner for two at El All the recipes were shared with attendees Puente Mexican Restaurant, dinner for Sodexho’s Chef Joe and Chef Serge and a special Clayton State University two at Truett’s Grill, gift card from cooked and entertained CSRA; 40th anniversary commemorative plate LaChic Hair Center, and a rolling cool- Cucumber & Smoked Salmon Canapés, was given to each family. er, golf umbrella, wind breaker, and one Raspberry Brie En Croute, Creole dozen Titleist golf balls from Park Mustard and Herb Crusted Lamb Chops, It was Bob Koermer’s lucky night as he Avenue Bank. Fingerling Potatoes & Haricots Verts won the grand raffle prize – two AirTran Retirees, cont’d., p. 16
Town Hall, cont’d. from p. 1 planning process, their studies of space the campus space to accommodate 11,000 across Swan Lake to link the east and utilization at Clayton State, and three pro- students, move the student activity period west campuses, prohibiting Laker Hall posals as to potential areas of expansion to later in the afternoon, and create more residents from driving to classes, a build- for the campus proper (to the West, East flexible office space and better space uti- ing for the Clayton State Theatre, on-cam- and North), based on a long-term goal of lization. pus shuttle buses, better signage on cam- an 11,000-student campus. pus, renaming buildings to better reflect On their part, faculty, staff and students their use, and support for expansion of the The master plan as presented by Sasaki put forth a lot of ideas, some of which had campus to the west, or across North Lee has three focal points: to do with buildings, but many of which Street. Individual topics that occasioned a had to do with getting around on campus, great deal of debate included traffic flow 1) Translate academic and student life and the use of space, notably green space issues and the subject of the use of office goals and needs into the physical plant for activity and recreation areas, biking space. 2) Coordinate findings from the master and walking trails, paths to better link planning process with the strategic together areas of the campus, and the like. The Sasaki study is on target to be com- planning process Other suggestions included; a bridge pleted in September 2010. 3) Accommodate growth of the main campus to 11,000 students
The principles under which the master planning process is proceeding are:
1) Promote a distinctive identity for the University 2) Create an integrated and cohesive campus 3) Create the best academic teaching spaces 4) Enhance the beauty of the campus 5) Reinforce the University’s relation- ship with the community 6) Promote an inclusive master plan- ning process that results in a living doc- ument
Among the tentative proposals put forth Mike Mead from Athletics jots an idea for campus improvement on paper provided during Clayton by Sasaki representatives were to double State’s Facilities Master Planning Town Hall meeting. Campus Review April 12, 2010 Page 15
Commencement, cont’d. from p. 1 Part Three of a Four-Part Series program. Some of the company’s notable presently is a visiting professor at Emory projects include; Philips Arena, the University. He is author and coauthor of Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Turner two books on American history as well as Why are Field, Big Bethel Baptist Church, Disney numerous articles. Since 1999 he has Textbook Deadlines World, the Morehouse Suites, and a vari- spearheaded the development of The New ety of projects for his alma mater, Georgia Encyclopedia, a GHC project in So Early? Morehouse College. partnership with the Office of the Governor, the University of Georgia Press Part of the University Bookstore Zainaldin has served as president of the and the University System of Advisory Council’s communication Georgia Humanities Council (GHC) since Georgia/GALILEO. The Georgia online plan for the spring semester is to 1997. Before assuming his present posi- encyclopedia is a pioneering effort that increase awareness about what’s caus- tion, he was president of the Washington- has been recognized by the National ing the increases in textbook prices, based Federation of State Humanities Endowment for the Humanities, the New and what the Bookstore is doing to Councils. He has also served as the staff York Times, the Atlanta Journal- help control these costs. It's also about director of a U.S. Congressional Task Constitution, and USA Today. It became collaborative efforts, and working Force on Social Security and Women, as available on the World Wide Web in together with students and faculty. issue development director of the National February 2004 and was named by the And, it's about a lot of things neither Council of Senior Citizens (where he wrote Library Journal as a “Best Reference the Bookstore nor Auxiliary Services a book-length literature survey of aging Source on the Web” for that year. has any no control over… notably, and public policy), and as deputy director Georgia’s online encyclopedia is also the publishers' practices in the textbook of the American Historical Association. recipient of an award for Excellence in market. Documenting Georgia’s History, the Zainaldin attended Warner Robins High Helen and Martin Schwartz Prize for The Advisory Council includes faculty, School and holds the B.A. in History from national programming excellence award- staff, and students, and is chaired by the University of Virginia and the Ph.D. in ed by the Federation of State Humanities Dr. Donna McCarty. The current com- History from the University of Chicago. Councils, and the Excellence in Media munications campaign is about doing He has taught at Northwestern University award of the Georgia Historical Society. as much as is possible with matters the and Case Western Reserve University, and Bookstore can control. In that regard, the Advisory Council has created a Shelnutt, cont’d. from p. 3 booklet with an overview of this infor- mation and the new textbook ordering class and said that we should all feel free with their Science Olympiad preparations process which helps the faculty make to call him with any questions we may is one example. The students we work better textbook ordering decisions (the have while we are at home studying. with really have a love and a passion for sci- booklet is available from the Other professors have reinforced this ence, and they are really very eager to learn Bookstore). The Advisory Council also notion by coming onto campus over the everything that we have to teach them. I love recently met with SGA and is planning weekend for study sessions and reviews, being able to say that something that I have a meeting with textbook coordinators extending office hours from early in the been involved with might contribute to the to share information with that group morning until late in the evening, and next group of great and innovative scientists. and faculty. answering e-mails from home so quickly “Furthermore, working as a tutor in the that it almost felt like they were anticipat- Center for Academic Success and helping As part of the Council’s communica- ing the message or question.” my peers work through the difficulties tions plan, Campus Review is featuring Shelnutt says that the many outreach pro- they are having in some classes is also a four part series of articles on "The grams he has been involved with at the rewarding. Being a peer tutor compli- Facts About Textbook Pricing." In this University have been especially rewarding. ments teacher instruction by allowing issue, we look at textbook deadlines. someone with whom the student is more “The most rewarding aspect of Clayton comfortable asking questions and speaking Why are textbook deadlines so early? State University, for me, is tied to our with give a different interpretation of the commitment to community outreach and material. It is a really amazing feeling to Well… helping others,” he says. “Student organi- have someone you worked with over the past zations with which I have been affiliated It helps meet return deadlines set by year as a tutor come up to you the next publishers. If the Clayton State have also adopted a policy of community semester and tell you how well they did in outreach, and it is a really amazing feeling Bookstore isn’t sure if an unsold book their class, or that they were accepted into a will be used again, it must be returned to be able to give back to a community program as a result of their grades.” that has given so much to me. Going into by the deadline in order to get a full the middle schools as part of an outreach Shelnutt was honored by Clayton State as refund. project with the National Biological the keynote speaker at the Tuesday, Apr. Textbooks, cont’d., p. 16 Honor Society and helping the students 6 Academic Honors Convocation. Campus Review Page 16 April 12, 2010
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SHOWTIME: 8 P.M. IN THE CLAYTON STATE THEATRE (G-132) ADMISSION: Students FREE with LakerCard | General Admission: $5
Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) 466-5445. Campus Review Page 18 April 12, 2010 Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!
GACE College-to-Career (C2C) Fair These three minute videos are recommended THE GEORGIA COUNTY April 13, 2010 by leading career experts for OUTSTAND- INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Workshop for students 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 ING JOB SEARCH PREPARTION. Watch; http://www.georgiacountyinternships.org a.m. Learn; Land the job! Association County Commissioners of Career Fair 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Georgia (ACCG) • Cobb Galleria, Atlanta, GA THIS WEEK’S FEATURED JOBS Atlanta Regional Council for Higher • Participating Colleges and Universities Envision Business Management Group, Inc. Education (ARCHE) • Information for Students Accounting Assistant • List of participating companies (changes Atlanta, GA Seeking an internship? daily) Internship/Co-op, Temporary/Seasonal Contact Bridgette McDonald, Associate Professional Dress Required and Bring Plenty Director of Career Services at (678) 466-5400 of Resumes! Baylis Medical Company or [email protected]. Entry Level Sales Associate – Cardiology Graduate School Workshop Miami, FL Afternoon and Evening Workshops Available Full Time Thursday, April 15, 2010 Dress for Success 11:30am – 12:30pm UC 267 and 5:15pm – SAFETY WOLF 6:15pm A&S 127 Needs Your Help Referee, Paintball Conley, GA Participate in the 2010 NACE Student The Society for Advancement of Part Time, Temporary/Seasonal Survey, sponsored by the National Management, a professional organiza- Association of Colleges and Employers and tion of the School of Business, has DigitalPoint USA you are eligible to win $500 cash. agreed to sponsor the Dress for Digital Marketing Internship Atlanta, GA Success campaign with the School of Just share your views on the job-search Internship/Co-op Business. Many teachers, through process. It's easy: Complete the survey online contact with the Business and at: Kelly Services Information System Advisory Council https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2010NACE Dispatcher of the Clayton County School system, studentsurvey anytime between now and College Park, GA April 30, 2010, and you are eligible to win. have stated that students to do not Part Time, Temporary/Seasonal Good luck! have the funds to purchase a business suit or other appropriate clothing League of Women Voters of Georgia Your individual response will remain accessories for job interviews. Intern absolutely confidential and will not be shared Atlanta, GA with anyone outside of NACE. Only aggre- The Dress for Success campaign runs Internship/Co-op gate data will be presented in any reports or during April, and the Society for articles based on the responses to this survey. 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Staff Smith Award, cont’d. from p. 6 Trivia Time Currently, he serves the university as direc- “Service Above Self” award from the club tor of Alumni Relations. His position con- in 2008. This is also Rowell’s third nomi- nects him to Clayton State alums and he nation for the Alice Smith Award. Dr. Gizmo’s enjoys hearing all the positive comments Kollege of former students have about their university. “Being nominated by your peers is espe- cially rewarding, and I very much appre- Technical “Hearing alums reminisce about how ciate the support that I receive from the things were when they went to school here Knowledge University community. Clayton State has is always interesting, and it most rewarding by John Shiffert, University Relations and will always be a great place to work to hear stories of how Clayton State gave because of the people. There has always them a start and how a college education That’s what Clayton State’s late, been a collegial atmosphere on campus, has changed their life,” says Rowell. lamented School of Technology was where everyone works together and sup- called when Dr. Wallace Shakun was He is an active member of the Rotary ports each other,” says Rowell. running the show. Club of Clayton County. He received the Also known in some quarters as Faculty Smith Award, cont’d. from p. 7 “Uncle Wally,” Shakun’s tenure as dean of the School of Technology An associate professor of Management, and Martin. She enjoys being involved in was preceded by a stint on Atlanta Thompson has been at Clayton State since her community, reading, and the theater. television as “Dr. Gizmo,” sort of an 2004. She obtained her doctorate in 2000 She and her family live in a 1915 earlier version of Bill Nye the from Georgia State University. She Craftsmen bungalow that keep house Science Guy. expresses that students both are equally projects on going. rewarding and challenging. She believes Now alive and well and living in that Clayton State offers a wonderful, sup- “Mostly, it's humbling. To be recognized Evansville, In., (and lecturing four portive environment. by your colleagues is the highest honor times a year in the People’s Republic you can receive. There are many other of China… hopefully, he has a good In January, she was appointed president of faculty who deserve recognition,” she translator), Shakun may be retired the Southern Crescent Chapter of Society says. from Clayton State, but he’s any- of Human Resource Management. She thing but retiring. Indeed, his former and her husband have two children, Lena colleagues (both part of the School of Technology, and everyone else) not only remember him well, but remember that he was once Dr. Gizmo. In order, they were; Norman Grizzell, Dirk Morrell, Lou Brackett (“the one and only Wally Shakun”), Cindy Knight, Vickie Smith, Mike Mead, Ginny Bass, Tom Eddins, Pam Healan, Rob Taylor, B.D. Stillion, and Teri Kulesa.
Having clearly hit on a fondly- remembered subject among long- time Clayton Staters… let’s follow up with our Clayton State 40th Anniversary trivia by asking who remembers how Shakun used to invite graduates of the School of Technology to receive their diplo- mas at Commencement? Send your answers, not to Dr. Gizmo (he’s at [email protected]), but to [email protected].
Congratulations to all of the students recognized at the 2010 Honors Convocation. For additional photos visit: http://www.clayton.edu/HonorsConvocation2010.htm Campus Review Page 20 April 12, 2010 Sports Clayton State Wraps Up PBC Tennis in 9-0 shutout of Montevallo by Lee Wright, Sports Information
Playing its first home match in more than State to 13-6 overall and 10-2 in the Peach Evelin Csizi (No. 5) and Charlotte two weeks, the Clayton State Laker Belt. Montevallo falls to 7-13 overall and Fabricius (No. 6) each won singles match- women’s tennis team concluded regular 1-10 in the Peach Belt. es without losing a game for the Lakers. season play in the Peach Belt Conference with an impressive 9-0 shutout victory Clayton State showed complete domi- In doubles, the team of Marie Cercelletti over visiting Montevallo at Laker Courts. nance in the match, losing only two games and Katie White won by shutout at No. 2. combined in the six singles matches, and The victory, the second straight and fifth only six games combined in the three dou- Clayton State closes out the 2010 regular in the last the last seventh matches for the bles matches. Viktoriya Semyrodenko season Wednesday, Apr. 14 at home Lakers, improves 12th-ranked Clayton (No. 1), Ivana Kommelova (No. 3), against Brenau.
Clayton State Eighth in Bearcat Classic The Clayton State Laker men’s golf team under-par 833, seven strokes ahead of 75-70) for Clayton State, while freshman saved their best tournament of the regular Armstrong Atlantic. Michael Lee finished tied for 56th with an season for last at the Bearcat Classic. 11-over 227 (80-75-72). Rounding out the Individually for Clayton State, senior Neil team scoring for the Lakers was junior After getting off to a solid start in the first Thomas had a stellar tournament, finish- Adam Novakowski finishing tied for 61st two rounds, Clayton State had its best ing tied for 10th overall with a 5-under with a 12-over 228 (76-76-76) and sopho- team round of the season in the final 211 (71-70-70). Thomas was a mere four more Clark Nelson finished 83rd with a round. The Lakers fired an impressive strokes behind individual low medalist 253 (89-81-83). even-par 288 and finished tied for eighth Daniel Stanley from Newberry. overall with an 882. Clayton State jumped five spots in the final round and finished In addition to Thomas, senior All- tied with West Georgia. Host Lander won American Wade Binfield finished tied for the Bearcat Classic with a whopping 31- 22nd overall, shooting even-par 216 (71-
(Left) Clayton State University’s campus in early spring 2010.
Campus Review April 12, 2010 Editor: John Shiffert Writers: Erin Fender Ciji Fox Lauren Graves
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