Vol. 40 No. VI Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community March 31, 2008

Clayton State Awarded $73,000 Fulbright Grant by U.S. Department of Education

Clayton State University has been award- knowledge gained into various courses to that Clayton County and Morrow are ed a $73,000 matching Fulbright-Hays help students and citizens overcome home to the first Hungarian Consulate in grant by the U. S. Department of stereotypical images of Eastern and the State of and that Delta Education for a four-week on-site Central Europe in general and Hungary Airlines’ John E. Parkerson, Jr., past chair “Seminar on Tradition and and the Czech Republic in particular. The of the Clayton State University Transformation in Hungary and the Czech seminar will be affiliated with institutions Foundation Board of Trustees, and anoth- Republic.” Contingent upon successful of higher education in the two countries er member of the 2003 trade mission, negotiations, 13 to 15 Clayton State, and, as a part of the program, participants serves as Honorary Consul of Hungary for University System of Georgia (USG), K- will be involved in lectures, conferences, the States of Georgia, Tennessee, North 12 teachers and academic administrators meetings, cultural activities, and visits to Carolina and South Carolina. will be eligible to participate in the four historical and cultural sites in and around week program from June 6 to July 5, Budapest, Prague, Debrecen, Pecs, Telc The purpose of the internationally known 2008. and Karlovy Vary. and prestigious Fulbright Program is to promote mutual understanding between The purpose of the program is to provide According to Clayton State University the United States and other countries on-site educational and field experiences President Dr. Thomas K. Harden, the pro- through educational and cultural to increase participants’ knowledge and gram in Hungary and the Czech Republic exchange. understanding of the historical, social, is a direct outgrowth of the trade mission cultural, political, economic and contem- to the two countries in which he and sev- Fulbright, cont’d, p. 10 porary aspects of Hungary and the Czech eral area business leaders participated in Republic. Participants will incorporate the during the fall of 2003. Harden also notes Inside A Gust Blows in Georgia by John Shiffert, University Relations Departments: The tornado that chased the SEC NCAA Division II Sweet Sixteen was a Alumni/Development ...... 4 Championships out of the Georgia Dome blast seldom seen in the past. Arts Page ...... 5-7 wasn’t the only hurricane-like force on Across the Campus ...... 8,9 the state’s basketball map in March 2008. The Lakers’ second straight win over top- Life’s Transitions ...... 12 After winning the seeded Aiken that opened the regionals Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! ...... 21 championship with a remarkable triple was practically routine compared to Trivia Time ...... 23 overtime win over USC-Aiken, Coach Clayton State’s Peach Belt title win and Sports ...... 24 Gordon Gibbons’ Clayton State Lakers the forthcoming second round triumph In This Issue: took Augusta, Ga., by storm, defeating the over Lenoir-Rhyne. In Aiken… The sixth-ranked Pacers from Aiken for a sec- Sequel, Gibbons’ shock troops didn’t even Students Sign Names to ond time in six days, then bouncing need overtime, winning 60-58 in regula- Piece of History ...... 2 Lenoir-Rhyne in an even more remark- tion and handing the region’s best team Library Hosts New Exhibit ...... 2 able overtime performance in the NCAA just its fourth loss in 31 games. To the sur- James Earns First Retirees Division II South Atlantic regionals at prise of virtually no one, All-Peach Belt Association Scholarship ...... 3 ’s Christenberry forward Michael Sloan (14 points) and Smith Award Nominees Named . . .3 Fieldhouse. Peach Belt Tournament MVP Tracy Vickson is 2008 GOAL Winner . . .3 Williams (14 points, five assists) paced Alternative Spring Break ...... 9 Although the Lakers failed to win the Business and Operations Changes regional title, falling to host and national- Championship, cont’d, p. 22 Organizational Structure ...... 11 Beta Gamma Sigma Induction . . .19 ly-ranked Augusta State, Clayton State’s run from a sub-.500 regular season to the Campus Review Page 2 March 31, 2008 Clayton State University Students Sign Their Names to a Piece of History by Erin Fender, University Relations

Clayton State University students have a connection with the institution… a sense After Friday, Apr. 4, the beam will make chance to ink their names to a piece of his- of pride,” says Simon. its way to the construction site. tory headed for the new Student Activities Center (SAC). Faculty and staff are welcome to sign the For further information on the steel beam, beam as well, but the primary focus is to get stu- contact Simon at (678) 466-5433 or by “This fall Clayton State University will dents to sign a piece of their new building. email at [email protected]. open the doors to the new SAC, which will include a number of feature attrac- tions such as a new fitness area, game room, basketball and volleyball courts, ballroom, café, student organization office space and much more,” explains Assistant Director for Campus Life Eric Simon.

Until Apr. 4, 2008 a steel beam that is a part of the construction of the SAC, which is slated to open fall semester 2008, will be in front of the James M. Baker University Center on the Clayton State campus for students to sign. Photo Credit: Erin Fender “I know from experience, both as a stu- Student Government Association Students sign the steel beam that will be placed in the Student dent and as an employee, having these Activities Center; From Left to Right: SGA Treasurer, Darius Thomas, SGA Secretary Olguin facilities definitely add to the student’s LaRoche, SGA Academic Affairs Chairman, Rajiv Manborde and Audreianna Smith.

Clayton State Library Archives to Host New Exhibit

The Clayton State University Library University’s history to the Archives,” activities and sports. A display will also Archives will host “Tee Time at the explains Fischer. feature the history of Clayton State’s Archives” a new exhibit, beginning mascots, Lucky and Loch. Apr. 1, 2008 at 2 p.m. Many of the Events, such as the upcoming exhibit, exhibits will feature Clayton State tee- help to promote the archives and their In a quest to identify photographs of shirts from over the years. mission of retention and preservation of students, faculty, and staff around cam- Clayton State’s history (past and present). pus and various events, an intriguing “We came up with the event name of display will be set up for identification ‘Tee Time’ because we have a very “Exhibits are always important to any purposes. Fischer is hoping to solve the large collection of tee-shirts commemo- archives, because exhibits can bring addi- mystery of these pictures with every- rating different events and activities,” tional donations of materials as well as one’s help. says Clayton State Archivist Rosemary financial support,” says Fischer. Fischer. “The Clayton State University Library The exhibits will feature history panels Archives has come a long way in three The new exhibits will open with a spe- reflecting the University’s past and cur- years: from an empty room to a room cial event – Clayton State President Dr. rent presidents and name and college seal filled with documents, photographs, Thomas K. Harden signing the state- changes. A graduation display will reflect slides, phonograph records, books, and ment of authority for Clayton State academic regalia, photographs, pins from reports. We have established an excel- University Library’s Archives. the nursing program, and diplomas from lent internship program and have 1973 to the present. “The signing of the statement is impor- Archives, cont’d, p. 12 tant because it passes the responsibility A spirit area will feature stadium blankets, of preserving Clayton State pennants, tee shirts and photographs from Campus Review March 31, 2008 Page 3 James Earns First Clayton State Smith Award Retirees Association Scholarship Nominees Named by John Shiffert, University Relations The Alice Smith Staff Award Committee announces the five finalists It is perhaps too obvious a connection to Fayette County’s Rising Starr Middle for the 2008 Alice J. Smith Staff Award say that the first recipient of the Clayton School, is indeed the first Clayton State and asks for your help in selecting the State University Retirees Association University student to be awarded CSRA’s winner: (CSRA) Scholarship is a rising star yearly $1000 scholarship… the first such among the University’s graduate students. award at Clayton State targeted specifical- Kathy Garrison ly to graduate students. One the Center for Academic Success But it’s true. University’s first 14 graduate students, Mary Alice Gladin James enrolled in the Master of Arts in School of Business Barbara G. James, who teaches English Liberal Studies (MALS) program in 2006, and gifted English to eighth graders at and immediately made an impression on Sandy Haught her first professor, Dr. Bill Pasch. Plant Operations

“Having met Barbara in the first semester Vicky Stewart, of the operation of the MALS program I School of Nursing can say without hesitation that she actual- Celeste Wade ly helped teach `Great Books’ week in and Administrative Systems week out, so total was her dedication not just to our chosen texts but to the study of The committee invites you to recom- imaginative literature in general,” he says. mend the individual whom you believe is most deserving of the award. Please The University’s first graduate program, be very specific in your description of MALS has helped lead the way for three the individual’s outstanding contribu- additional graduate programs -- an MBA, tions to our campus and why you Fayetteville’s Barbara G. James, who teaches a Master of Science in Nursing and a believe he/she should be the recipient. English and gifted English to eighth graders at Master of Health Administration. In a Fayette County’s Rising Starr Middle School, Recommendations may be emailed to the first Clayton State University student to be similar fashion, as one of the University’s [email protected]; please awarded the Clayton State Retirees first graduate students, and an outstanding write “Smith Award [Last Name of the Association’s (CSRA) yearly $1000 scholarship. one at that, James has helped lead the way Person You’re Recommending]” in the James is pictured with CSRA Treasurer Robert subject line. Recommendations are Koermer, retired Clayton State CFO. (Gid Scholarship, cont’d, p. 13 Rowell photo) due by Friday, Apr. 4. Both the staff and faculty Smith award winners will be announced at the Clayton State University Service Award Ceremony Jessica Vickson Chosen as on Wednesday, Apr. 30.

Clayton State 2008 GOAL Winner The nominees for the Alice Smith by Shavaun Brewer, University Relations Faculty Award are as follows: Patricia Todebush Jessica Vickson, a student in Office Administration; Andrita Brown, College of Arts & Sciences Administration in the College of Marketing and Merchandising; and Karen Professional Studies, has been named as Render, Office Administration. Antoinette Miller Clayton State University’s winner of the College of Arts & Sciences Georgia Occupational Award of GOAL, a statewide program of the Leadership (GOAL) for 2008. Georgia Department of Technical and Anita Whiting Adult Education (DTAE), honors excel- School of Business The announcement was made at the lence in academics and leadership among Lou Brackett GOAL recognition meeting on Mar. 12 at the state’s technical college students. College of Professional Studies Clayton County’s Rotary Club Luncheon. Local GOAL winners are selected at each of the state’s 33 technical colleges as well Annita Hunt Vickson was chosen by a panel of local as the four Board of Regents colleges with CIMS leaders over three other nominees for the technical education divisions. While Lillian Parker award. The runners-up were: Arwen GOAL, cont’d, p. 11 School of Nursing Mullikin (first runner up), Office Campus Review Page 4 March 31, 2008 Alumni/Development

‘07 Distinguished Alumnus Charles D. English, Director of GEMA, to Speak Clayton State Alumni Association to Hold 16th Annual Dinner at Georgia Aquarium

Clayton State University alumni and Agency (GEMA), will speak at the friends, all Laker ships will be sailing to event. the Georgia Aquarium later this spring. “Tickets are selling well,” says Gid The Clayton State Alumni Association will be Rowell, Director of Alumni Relations. hosting its 16th Annual Dinner on Saturday, “Having our dinner at Aquarium has Apr. 12 at the Georgia Aquarium in the generated a lot of excitement, and I Atlantic Room of the Oceans Ballroom. expect a record number this year. We The dinner will begin at 7 p.m. and be pre- are also having a great response from ceded by a reception at 6 p.m. tremendously over the last couple of sponsors supporting our event as well.” years, and we are excited about having the Attendees will also have the opportuni- opportunity to celebrate the achievements Sponsors to date include: BB&T, Mt. ty to purchase tickets at a special of our alumni at the Aquarium this year. Zion Financial Center, H.J. Russell & reduced rate and tour the Georgia This has always been a special time for Co., Liberty Mutual Group, Skanska Aquarium from 5-7 p.m. All alumni, our friends and University family to get USA Building Inc., the CSU College of faculty/staff, students and friends of the together and reacquaint themselves to Professional Studies, the CSU School University are invited to the dinner. each other and to the exciting growth and of Nursing, Cobbs Allen & Hall of Tickets to the dinner are $55 per person development of Clayton State.” Georgia, Fulton & Kozak, Chick-fil-A, and $50 for Alumni Association mem- SunTrust and Trusco Capital bers. Guest will also have the opportuni- In conjunction with the dinner, the Management, Clayton State Department ty to purchase a ticket to tour the Alumni Association will also recognize its of Athletics, AirTran Airways and Delta Aquarium for $15. 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award win- Community Credit Union. ners and hold a benefit auction. The “We are thrilled about the plans for our Association is also proud to announce that For more information about tickets and Annual Meeting and Dinner this year,” last year’s overall Distinguished Alumni sponsorship opportunities, contact the says Alumni Association President winner, Charles D. English, the director of Alumni Relations at (678) 466-4477 or Shawn Nelson. “Our event has grown the Georgia Emergency Management [email protected].

Alumni Association in Midst of ‘40-in-40’ Phonathon The phones of Clayton State University “We’ve had an awesome response so far,” projects. One of the most interesting con- alumni have been ringing off the hook in says Gid Rowell, director of Alumni tacts was made in the first few days when recent weeks. Relations. “We’ve had almost 125 pledges a student caller was able reconnect with one or gifts and had more than 300 others of the University’s first graduates from 1970. The Clayton State Office of Alumni request additional information.” Relations and the Clayton State Alumni Association have been conducting a The Alumni Association has enlisted the Phonathon over the last two weeks, call- help of student callers, and they have been ing alums and asking them to participate calling from the University’s External in its “40-in-40” campaign. Relations Suite on Monday through Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. The Association is asking for a $40 gift in celebration of the University’s 40th Along with raising funds, the Phonathon anniversary. After five weeks this spring, is beneficial in updating records and the Phonathon will continue next fall and informing grads on some of the exciting Clayton State student Tiffany Whidby is one of also next year when the University cele- developments of Clayton State, including the student callers in the Clayton State Alumni brates its 40th anniversary in 2009. the new graduate programs and building Association “40-in-40” Phonathon. Campus Review March 31, 2008 Page 5 Arts Page Visiting Trio "Czechs Out" Spivey Hall, April 2

The Czech Trio, the acclaimed ensemble MIT in Cambridge that year. The Smetana the Arco Diva label, entitled “Elegiaco” from Prague with a history going back and Dvorak are two of the most beloved includes works by Rachmaninoff, Suk and over a century, performs an all-Czech pro- chamber masterworks from the Romantic Dvorák. gram in Clayton State University’s world- period. famous Spivey Hall on Wednesday, Apr. This will be the Czech Trio’s third tour of 2. The concert is presented by the Clayton Members of the Czech Trio are Milan the United States, with 17 performances State Department of Music and admission Langer, piano, Dana Vlachová, violin, and in Florida, South Carolina and Georgia is free to the public. Miroslav Petráš, violoncello. All three (including Macon on Apr. 1 and members of the Trio are sought-after Hawkinsville on Apr. 5.) The Atlanta program is an all-Czech one, teachers at the Prague Conservatoire or featuring the Second Trio in D minor by Academy of Performing Arts. The Czech For further information on the Spivey Bohuslav Martinu, Bedrich Smetana’s Trio continues the work of previous Hall performance, call (678) 466-4756. Trio in G minor, and Dvorak’s “Dumky” famous trios of that name, whose mem- The Czech Trio’s website is: Trio in E minor. The Martinu work was bers have been spreading the fame of the www.czechtrio.cz. The Czech Trio is rep- written in 1950 when the composer was art of Czech music interpretation in resented by Raymond Weiss Artist living in New York and it was premiered almost uninterrupted sequence since Management, Inc. at the opening of the Haydn Library at 1899. The Trio’s most recent recording on

Jazz Combo Presents “Shades of Max” in Spivey Hall, April 23 by Lauren Graves, University Relations

The Clayton State University Jazz Combo In addition to Henry’s vocals, the follow- bone; Houghton (Rex) on tenor saxo- presents “Shades of Max” remembering ing musicians will perform in “Shades of phone; Chris Odom (Lovejoy) and Marc Max Roach (1925-2007) on Wednesday, Max:” Michael Wheeler (Forest Park) and Agenor (Morrow) on guitar; Tony Terrell Apr. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Spivey Hall on the Wilgens Pierre (Mableton) on trumpet; (Lake City) on bass; and Courtney Tatum Clayton State main campus in Morrow. Shaun Brooks (Peachtree City) on trom- (Lovejoy) on drums. The event is free and open to the public.

“Max Roach was one of the most versatile and accomplished musicians in jazz histo- ry since his emergence in the 1940s,” offers Clayton State University Jazz Combo Director Stacey Houghton. “His inventive drumming has added signifi- cantly to the sounds of jazz masters Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Clifford Brown, Duke Ellington and many others.”

A large portion of the evening’s show will feature music to which Roach contributed his developmental drumming, as well as some of his own compositions and arrangements. Other highlights of the pro- gram include several arrangements and originals by Houghton written specifical- ly for the combo, as well as an exciting Photo Credit: Gr8photo.com vocal rendition of Duke Ellington’s “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Want more jazz? See the Clayton Community Big Band Swing)” featuring guest Clayton State alumna Candace Henry (Lithonia). perform in Spivey Hall on April 28. Story on page XX. Campus Review Page 6 March 31, 2008 Arts Page

Clayton State and Present Opera and Play, “Riders to the Sea”

Clayton State University and Brenau Curtain Raiser: “The Telephone,” by The collaboration with Clayton State University are collaborating on a series Gian Carlo Menotti; University will include a performance of joint theatrical productions in April, of the one-act 1904 work by Irish play- including “The Telephone” and “Riders Act 1: The play of “Riders to the Sea” by wright John Millington Synge. That to the Sea.” Performances will be held John Millington Synge, performed by the will be followed with a performance of at Brenau’s Pearce Auditorium, and at Clayton State Theater; the 1927 Ralph Vaughan Williams the Clayton State Theater. The follow- opera, which is based on the play. ing is a list of the dates and times of the Act 2: The opera of “Riders to the Sea” by Following the Apr. 11 performance in performances. Ralph Vaughan Williams, performed by Gainesville, the works will be repeated Brenau University. at 7 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 18, at the April 11 at Brenau University’s Pearce Clayton State Theatre. Performances in Auditorium; 8 p.m. April 17 at Clayton State University’s both venues are open to the public. Clayton State Theater (G132), 7 p.m. Admission is $10 at Brenau and $5 at Clayton State. Clayton State University and Brenau University present The play of “Riders to the Sea” by John Riders to the Sea Millington Synge, performed by the The Apr. 11 program at Brenau is the An opera by Ralph Vaughan Williams and play by J. M. Synge. Clayton State Theater. International Opera Center’s annual

"They're all gone now, and there isn't anything more the sea can do to me." spring program. It also will include a

Opera Directed by Play Directed by April 18 at Clayton State University’s performance of “The Telephone,” the Brenau Artist-in-Residence Clayton State Theatre Artistic Director William Fred Scott Phillip DePoy Clayton State Theater, 7 p.m. 1937 comic opera by Italian-born

Showing at Brenau University Showing at Clayton State University American composer Gian Carlo in the Pearce Auditorium in the Clayton State Theatre ***(Play and Opera)*** ***(Play Only)*** Act 1: The play of “Riders to the Sea,” by Menotti. April 11, 2008 at 8 p.m. April 17, 2008 at 7 p.m. Ticket Price: $10 Ticket Price: $5 John Millington Synge, performed by the Showing at Clayton State University Clayton State Theater; According to Brenau Artist-in- in the Clayton State Theatre ***(Play and Opera)*** April 18, 2008 at 7 p.m. Residence William Fred Scott, who Ticket Price: $5 Act 2: The opera of “Riders to the Sea,” will be conducting the opera, to the best by Ralph Vaughan Williams, performed of his knowledge, the play and opera by Brenau University. have never been performed together.

Performance Notes: “The play, as produced by the Druid Brenau University will host a unique Theatre of Ireland, was a huge hit a few “multimedia” version of the classic Irish years ago in New York,” notes Clayton tragedy “Riders to the Sea” at 8 p.m. State Theater Director Phillip DePoy, BRENAU UNIVERSITY CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY 500 Washington St. SE 2000 Clayton State Blvd. Gainesville, Georgia 30501 Morrow, Georgia 30260 Friday, Apr. 11, in historic Pearce who will conduct Clayton State’s por- www.brenau.edu www.clayton.edu Auditorium. tion of the collaboration.

Gospel Choir Schedules New Rehearsal Dates

Many of you have inquired whether the Saturday, Apr. 5, 2008 The Clayton State Gospel Choir holds its Gospel Choir would have any rehearsals Location: TBA; Time: noon - 2 p.m. regular rehearsals every Wednesday, at on days other then Wednesday. Due to this Rock Springs Baptist Church from 4 p.m. request, the Clayton State Gospel Choir is Saturday, Apr. 19, 2008 to 6 p.m. If you have any questions are con- pleased to inform you we will be holding Location: TBA; Time: noon - 2 p.m. cerns, feel free to contact LaQuisha Smith at a few off-schedule, mandatory rehearsals. [email protected]. Those interested in being a part of this Monday, Apr. 21, 2008 wonderful choir, please be willing to Location: TBA; Time: TBA make a commitment to these few, but lim- ited rehearsals. The rehearsals are as fol- Wednesday, Apr. 23, 2008 lows: Location: TBA; Time: TBA Campus Review March 31, 2008 Page 7 Arts Page

Clayton State Music Department Weeks Joins Chair a Literary Figure as Well Spivey Hall Staff as Executive Assistant Dr. Douglas Wheeler, article for the purpose of benefiting young head of the Music professionals as negotiate the college Department Professor teaching career field. of Percussion and Music History at Asked to write a manuscript that would Clayton State benefit those new to the profession for the University is noth- summer 2007 issue of the NACWPI Dr. Douglas Wheeler ing if not versatile. Journal, Wheeler produced “Practical In addition to lead- Suggestions for New and Aspiring ing the outstanding group of professional College/University Professors.” musicians and educators who make up the Music Department in the College of Arts “Since the editor wanted something that Yashica S. Weeks has joined the staff & Sciences, Wheeler is also a fine percus- would be helpful, I attempted to make the of Spivey Hall as executive assistant, sionist, music historian and writer. article as practical as possible,” he notes. effective Mar. 3. Her appointment is the culmination of a selection process His most recent venture into the literary Wheeler gave aspiring professors sugges- that yielded more than 60 applicants field is in the NACWPI (National tions on application and interview for this position. Association of College Wind and processes, as well as the negotiation Percussion Instructors) Journal, wherein process. He also offered tips on being an A graduate of Columbia College in Wheeler reviews three pieces of percus- Wheeler, cont’d., p. 16 Columbia, S.C. with a bachelor's sion ensemble music and contributes an degree in public affairs, Weeks has worked as an event planner for a vari- ety of organizations, most recently the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Wind Ensemble to Hold Affairs, where she assisted with the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Atlanta Spring Concert at Spivey Hall Jazz Festival. by Erin Fender, University Relations As executive assistant, Weeks provides Clayton State University’s Wind University Wind general administrative support to the Ensemble will hold its spring 2008 con- Ensemble for doing director of Spivey Hall with emphasis cert in Spivey Hall on Apr. 9 at 7:30 p.m. such a great job!” in the areas of artistic planning, artist Admission is free. and donor relations, internal and exter- The concert will also nal communications, event planning, A special piece by a Clayton State senior feature the Clayton and special projects. music composition student Christel Vinot State University (Jonesboro), entitled “Forsaken Past,” Brass Ensemble, “We’re delighted to welcome Yashica will be featured among the night’s program. Flute Trio, and Weeks to Clayton State,” says Sam Percussion Studio. Dixon, executive & artistic director of “The original version of this piece, for The Wind Ensemble Spivey Hall. “I’m certain she will play string orchestra, trumpet, piano and per- will also perform a vital role in sustaining Spivey Hall's cussion, received its premier in 2005 by works by Holst, success by working closely with staff and volunteers, The Friends of Spivey the Southern Crescent Symphony Yurko, Gillingham Christel Vinot Orchestra under the direction of Dr. and O’Loughlin. Hall, and our consular corps partners Richard Bell,” explains Vinot in her pro- who support our presentation of out- gram notes. “It was so well received that I For more information, contact standing international musicians." decided to re-orchestrate the piece for Carney, Clayton State’s director of bands, wind ensemble. I was very pleased with at (678) 466-4745 or email Weeks may be reached by telephone at the result, and would like to thank Dr. [email protected]. (678) 466-4486 or via email to Patrick Carney and the Clayton State [email protected]. Campus Review Page 8 March 31, 2008 Across the Campus...

Academic Affairs CAIS ets are available only for those who are Dr. Nasser Momayezi has been appointed Dr. Wendy Burns-Ardolino reports that already certified or educated in exercise as the new dean of the College of Arts and she still has copies of her new book, science. Sciences and Dr. Lila Roberts has been “Jiggle:(Re)Shaping American Women,” appointed as the new dean of the College available in her office in Arts & Sciences, History of Information and Mathematical room 110-C. She is selling copies for $30 Eugene K. Wilson, an adjunct faculty Sciences. Both new deans will be official- and would be happy to sign any copies member of the History Department at ly joining Clayton State on July 1, 2008, that folks have purchased who couldn’t Clayton State University and a member of however they will be visiting campus make it to her book signing. the North-South Skirmish Association (N- prior to July 1 to begin the transition. Dr. SSA), will present his knowledge of the Benita Moore chaired the C&S search and Dr. Graduate Studies Civil War era and firearms of the Civil Jacob Chacko chaired the CIMS search com- The Clayton State University School of War and Southern industry to students at mittee and both did an excellent job. Graduate Studies will be holding its next 1:30 p.m. on Apr. 1 in room T-100 of the informational Open House on Tuesday, Technology Building. Wilson will present Admissions Apr. 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The on the influence of technology on Civil It’s time to celebrate. The Office of Open House will give prospective gradu- War tactics to a course in Civil War and Undergraduate Admissions is hosting its ate students a chance to learn more about Reconstruction taught by Dr. Eugene annual Admitted Student Celebration on the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Hatfield, head of the Department of Social Saturday, Apr. 26. If you would like to Master of Business Administration, Sciences. volunteer or would like more information, Master of Health Administration, and please contact Ted Riley ext. 4137 or Master of Science in Nursing. The event Music [email protected]. will be held in Room 201 of the Clayton State Director of Keyboard University’s Harry S. Downs Center. The Studies Dr. Michiko Otaki is featured on a Athletics University is now accepting applications new CD recently released by Dutton The Clayton State Laker men’s golf team for all four of its graduate programs. Go to Epoch -- a recording of viola music by finished its final tune-up for the Peach http://graduate.clayton.edu or call (678) Benjamin Dale (1885-1943). As part of Belt Conference championships on 466-4113. his on-going Tertis Project, renowned Tuesday with a strong showing at the British violist Roger Chase brings this rel- Bobcat Invitational. In the 17-team field Health & Fitness Management atively unknown English composer into featuring 11 nationally-ranked Division II Improve your health and the health of the limelight with the help of pianist Otaki teams, the 20th-ranked Lakers finished loved ones by becoming a certified per- in the CD, “Benjamin Dale Music for eighth overall with a three-round score of sonal trainer. Clayton State will host a Viola.” The Duo's Tertis Project began 914. Following a 308 in Monday’s first three-day personal trainer workshop from with performances last year at the round, Clayton State shot rounds of 306 Apr. 4 through Apr. 6 and a one-day per- National Gallery of Art in Washington and and 300 in harsh conditions at Cuscawilla sonal trainer workshop on Apr. 6 in the at Princeton University; a selection from Golf Club. The Lakers finished one stroke University’s Athletics & Fitness Center, the National Gallery concert was broad- off the pace of third-ranked Florida room E43. Coordinated by Clayton State’s cast nationally last month on Performance Southern, two strokes behind 19th-ranked Dr. Melanie Poudevigne, the three-day Today. North Alabama and eight strokes behind workshop will prepare attendees to sixth-ranked USC Aiken. Amongst the receive the newest personal trainer certifi- Procurement teams that the Lakers defeated included cation from the American College of The State Accounting Office announces 14th-ranked Georgia College (918), 18th- Sports Medicine (ACSM) that effective Apr. 1, 2008 the mileage rate ranked Lander (939) and 10th-ranked (www.acsm.org). The one-day workshop for use of personal vehicle for business Armstrong Atlantic (943). Individually is designed for currently and previously purposes is increasing from $0.485 to for Clayton State, junior Will Wilcox shot certified personal trainers and will pro- $0.505 per mile. Please remember to a 223 (72-79-72) to finish 11th overall. In vide the knowledge necessary to success- determine that usage of a personal motor addition to Wilcox, sophomore Wade fully attain the new ACSM Certified vehicle is the most advantageous form of Binfield finished tied for 24th with a 228 Personal Trainer credential. To register for travel prior to your business trip. If there (75-74-79), while junior Jonathan the three-day or one-day workshop, con- are any questions, please contact Wanda Visconti finished tied for 44th with a 234 tact ACSM by calling (317) 637-9200 or Bunn or Row Anderson. (89-72-73). Freshman Kevin Duncan and visit www.FRAUSA.com or Chris Cartwright both finished tied for www.ACSM.com. Workshop costs range SBDC 68th and 75th, respectively, with a 242 from $375 to attend all three sessions to Donna Kelsick, business consultant with (82-84-76) and a 245 (79-81-85). $175 for the one day ticket. One day tick- the Clayton State University Small Campus Review March 31, 2008 Page 9 Across the Campus...

Business Development Center (SBDC), is University Relations loading at http://www.usg.edu/pubs/lu/. planning a one day Wellness Retreat at the The Office of University Relations is Back issues of the newsletter are also University’s Harry S. Downs Center on looking for faculty members who reside available there. Apr. 12. The Wellness Retreat will run in either Henry or Fayette counties who from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is offered are willing to be profiled by the Neighbor through Kelsick’s own business, ASK newspapers in those two counties. If you Unlimited LLC, a coaching, consulting live in either Henry or Fayette, and and training organization. Kelsick also wouldn’t mind being interviewed by Got News? notes that they will be offering a student Neighbor Newspapers editor Nicole discount, “Buy One, Bring a Friend Hollimon, please e-mail Email your Free… Split the Cost & Share the [email protected]. campus news to Benefits.” Individuals will have to show a student ID at the door to get the second University System [email protected] person in free. For more information, or to This week’s issue of the University register, go to the ASK Unlimited website System of Georgia's Legislative Update at www.asknolimits.com. has been posted and is available for down-

Students Volunteer For Alternative Spring Break

During the course of an average aca- Stewart), Denise Taylor (McDonough) You can read the student blogs at: demic year, students at Clayton State and Celestina “Tina” Young (Dallas). http://claytonaltspringbreak08.blogspot.com/. University will participate in any num- ber of volunteer activities in and around the Atlanta Metropolitan area under the auspices of the University’s Department of Campus Life.

However, during the just-concluded Spring Break, nine Clayton State stu- dents went a lot farther for their com- munity service, taking part in the University’s inaugural “Alternative Spring Break” program. All nine stu- dents gave up their regular spring break, not by hitting the beaches in South Florida, but to volunteer to work with the homeless population in New York City.

From Mar. 2 to Mar. 8 the Clayton State students were serving the Big Apple, visiting some of that city’s sites, and even finding the time to keep their own blogs. The students taking part in the Alternative Spring Break were; Amber Pierce-Bennett (Jonesboro), Michelle Carter (Decatur), Penny Ho (Forest Park), Willetta Reed (East Point), Kamille Clayton State students at Ellis Island. Clockwise from far right, they are: Kamille Rigsby (black Rigsby (Lubbock, Tx.), Atawanna hooded jacket), Penny Ho, Xavier Russ, Atawanna Royal, Michelle Carter, Denise Taylor, Willetta Royal (Savannah), Xavier Russ (Ft. Reed, Amber Pierce-Bennett, TinaYoung. Campus Review Page 10 March 31, 2008

Henry County School Superintendent Dr. Jack Parish Speaks With Students by Erin Fender, University Relations

Superintendent Dr. Jack Parish of the Parish was recognized with a certificate of dle schools,” explains Dr. Larnell Henry County School System spoke appreciation for his continued support and Flannagan, head of the department for with pre-teacher education students and work with the Clayton State University teacher education. was presented a certificate from the Southern Crescent P-16 Council, which is Department of Teacher Education at comprised of superintendents from school Parish spoke with students in the Clayton State University on Feb. 29, districts of Clayton, Fayette, Fulton, course, Critical Issues in Contemporary 2008. Henry, Rockdale and Spalding counties. Education, taught by Dr. A. G. Stewart, a visiting Fulbright Scholar from New “While I have been superintendent, I “In addition, Dr. Parish is a strong sup- Zealand. One of the goals of this course have been very appreciative of the rela- porter for our teacher education programs, is to prepare students with the knowl- tionship with Clayton State and working as we use his school system to place stu- edge, skills, and dispositions to teach with President Harden and Dr. dent teachers and for offering a field- and work in today’s school settings. Flannagan,” said Parish. based course for juniors at one of the mid- Parish engaged the students with an open discussion on the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education’s annual publication, The Top Ten Issues to Watch. Some of the topics discussed include, debates over school funding, charter schools and vouchers, and teacher quality.

“I enjoy talking with students in teacher education programs and encouraging them to continue with their pursuit to become an educator,” says Parish.

The Department of Teacher Education works to expose pre-teacher education stu- dents to leaders in education in order to help them understand what their duties and responsibilities will be as an educator.

“We hope to continue inspiring pre- teacher education majors to pursue Photo Credit: Erin Fender teacher education as their major at the Dr Larnell Flannagan and Dr. Jack Parish junior year,” says Flannagan.

Fulbright, cont’d from p. 1

In commenting on the latest award, Although the Federal grant will cover a nar director and director of the Nine Harden indicated that Clayton State has major portion of international and domes- University and College International earned the unique distinction of being the only tic air and surface travel from Atlanta, Studies Consortium of Georgia at Clayton University System of Georgia institution which room and board and other expenses; each State. The deadline for applications for has been awarded six Fulbright-Hays grants selected participant or his or her sponsor- this program is Apr. 10. Due to program during the past four years. Previous Fulbright ing institution will be responsible for a and time constraints, individuals interest- and other direct and matching grants received registration fee of $1,800 to cover supple- ed in participating in the seminar are by Clayton State in the amount of mentary travel, lodging and other pro- requested to contact Sashti immediately. $450,000 have helped more than 55 gram related costs. Clayton State, USG faculty members and K-12 teachers to study and travel in More details regarding the program can Argentina, Chile, Thailand, Malaysia, be obtained by contacting Raj Sashti Singapore and South Africa. ([email protected]), semi- Campus Review March 31, 2008 Page 11

Business and Operations Eagle Scout Changes Organizational Structure Scholarships Available The Clayton State University Office of Vice President Business & Cindy Knight, director Operations Financial Aid announces that the Mrs. Operations David Heflin is pleased Services, will move her existing func- Bobby L. Johnson Memorial Scholarship is to announce a change to his organi- tions to Amero’s group. Knight is cur- available for male students enrolled in, or zational structure that will provide rently responsible for; campus mail admitted to, Clayton State University for increased focus on several strategic room operations and deliveries, ware- the fall 2008 semester. Applicants must objectives. house operations; inventory manage- have a minimum 2.8 GPA and have attained ment, property risk management; the rank of Eagle Scout from the metro With the many changes that the cam- contract administration, and records Atlanta region. pus is experiencing in preparation to retention. She will also assume a new offering student housing, along with role as Clayton State’s Environmental Individuals meeting these guidelines who new facilities and programs, a new Health and Safety (EHS) coordinator, would like to apply for the Johnson organization has been formed to help and will bring increased focus to this Scholarship for the 2008/2009 academic focus on the success of this transi- critical function. year (fall 2008 and spring 2009 semesters), tion. Carolina Amero, assistant vice can print the Clayton State scholarship president Auxiliary & Clayton State continues to be com- application and recommendation forms at Administrative Services, will lead mitted to promoting environmental http://adminservices.clayton.edu/financialaid and this organization. stewardship, and a safe and healthy click on Scholarships. The scholarship applica- campus community. Knight will also tion deadline is Thursday, Apr. 24, 2008. Norman Grizzell, associate director ensure that the institution is in com- Auxiliary Services, will continue to pliance with all applicable EPA laws Note that applicants must submit two recom- report to Amero and manage the and regulations. mendation forms. Also, the scholarship recipi- existing auxiliary functions on cam- ent must submit proof of his Eagle Scout rank pus. from the Metro Atlanta region.

GOAL, cont’d, from p. 3

Clayton State University is not a technical college, various programs in the University’s College of Professional Studies receive funding from DTAE, allowing the opportunity for Clayton State students to participate in the GOAL com- petition each year.

The announcement of Vickson as Clayton State’s GOAL winner was made by Dr. Laveda Pullens, the University’s GOAL Coordinator.

Vickson will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Atlanta in May where, for three days, she will compete with GOAL win- ners from the other state technical college campuses. A panel of leaders from the business, industry and government sectors will interview them and choose one to be the state’s 2008 GOAL winner and the recipient of the GOAL medallion. The grand prize for the state GOAL winner also includes a new car, courtesy of Chevrolet, the statewide corporate spon- (Left to Right) Dr. Laveda Pullens, Clayton State 2008 GOAL winner Jessica Vickson, Clayton sor of the GOAL program. County Rotary’s Shegale Crute. Campus Review Page 12 March 31, 2008

Life’s Transitions...

Dr. Donald Phillips

Dr. Donald Phillips passed away on Thursday, Mar. 13, 2008. A retired professor of Management in the Clayton State School of Business, and a 2000 nominee for the Alice Smith Faculty Award, he joined the Clayton State faculty in September, 1989, after a long tenure with the University of Photo Credit: Erin Fender Alabama. Dr. Phillips held both the Bachelor's and Master's Archives, cont’d, from p. 2 degrees from and the Doctor of Philosophy degree brought publicity to Clayton and the refreshments will be served on opening from the University of Alabama. Archives through multiple outreach pro- day from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. In his professional career, Dr. grams in the community,” says Fischer. “Our Archives is small but it is constant- For further information about the Clayton Phillips was been employed in ly growing.” State University Archives or the upcom- the textile industry and had ing event, please contact Fischer at (678) teaching positions at Georgia The public is invited to attend the open- 466-4333 or by email at Tech, The Citadel, The ing event as well as through out the [email protected]. University of Alabama and the month of April while the exhibits are on display. The archives are located in the University of New Hampshire. Clayton State University Library. Light His areas of expertise included production, economics, statis- tics, and business policy and strategy.

Dr. Phillips worked extensively with business, industry, and government as a consultant and provider of training and employ- ee development. His publications appeared in many of the leading journals of business and covered a variety of topics including motivation, math models, sys- tems management, and computer information systems models.

His memorial service was held from on Sunday, Mar. 16, at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church in Photo Credit: Erin Fender Fayetteville. T-Shirt display featuring designs worn throughout the University’s history. Campus Review March 31, 2008 Page 13 Clayton State Senior Raises Scholarship, cont’d. from p. 3 for dozens of graduate students over the Awareness for Ovarian Cancer past year-and-a-half. by Lauren Graves, University Relations A graduate of Fayette County High School, James has an undergraduate Clayton State University Integrative Participants form teams and ride 100 degree in American Studies from Studies major Julia Jones is earning virtual miles on indoor bikes to raise in Macon, Ga. She more than class credit in her senior money for ovarian cancer research. subsequently married a Macon native, internship. Jones is raising funds to William B. “Bill” James, and lived there support earlier detection of ovarian Jones plans to pursue a career in public for 23 years before returning home to cancer through Ovarian Cycle, Inc. relations in the non-profit sector after Fayetteville 12 years ago. Currently in she graduates from Clayton State in her 19th year as an eighth grade teacher, Jones, who lost her mother to ovarian spring 2009. “My plans are to work for she has also previously coached the cancer, is merging her passion for the a non-profit organization not necessar- Academic Team, and sponsored school cause with her educational goal of ily for the salary, but more for the newspapers, literary magazines and a work in the public relations sector. cause,” she says, and cites Clayton drama club. Now in her second internship with State Assistant Professor of Journalism Ovarian Cycle, Inc., Jones is taking Dr. Randy Clark as her inspiration for Although, as Pasch and her fellow grad- what she’s learned in the Clayton State pursing public relations. uate students have noted, James is classroom and making a difference by already an expert on literature, she is promoting Ovarian Cycle’s 2008 Ride Jones invites the community to join in taking the History track in the MALS to Change the Future scheduled for the cause saying, “If you have a moth- program. Apr. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at er, daughter, sister or aunt, you have a Atlanta’s Midtown Athletic Club. reason to support earlier detec- "I am passionate about literature, espe- tion….We have the power and the cially Southern authors, and history, “Supporting the efforts of Ovarian responsibility to make a difference.” especially Southern history,” she says. Cycle not only brings awareness to this “I am pursuing a degree in history silent killer, but also brings people to For more information on Ovarian which I hope will not only make me a fitness,” Jones explains of the annual Cycle’s Apr. 26 Ride to Change the better teacher, but will prepare me to event. Health clubs across the nation Future, visit www.ovariancycle.org. To volunteer after retirement at the State or participate in Ride to Change the learn more about Clayton State National Archives or a similar institu- Future, a stationary bike ride created University’s Integrative Studies pro- tion. by fitness expert Bethany Diamond in gram contact the College of Arts & memory of her friend Debbie Flamm Sciences at (678) 466-4735. “In due time I hope to retire to the North who lost her battle with the disease. Georgia mountains, my `spiritual home,’ where I hope God will grant me enough time to write a historical novel Do You Knead A Therapeutic Massage? about my Huguenot ancestors leaving France and coming to the New World.” Did you know that the Department of ordered. List below is the therapist’s Recreation & Wellness (formerly contact information and availability. Like many of her fellow MALS stu- SmartBodies) has contracted with a Call to schedule your appointment dents, James is a non-traditional stu- massage therapist to provide massage time. dent, returning to class in a different therapy on campus for more than nine role from her profession at Rising Starr. years? Michael Clark – (678) 984-2943, Although she had her doubts at first Wednesday - Saturday, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. about becoming a student again, James It’s true and there is now an expansion says it’s been a great experience. of massage therapy hours as a part of Darr Johnson – (770) 855-9267, the campus wellness initiative. Michael Monday & Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. “I had my doubts about pursuing this Clark’s Integrated Wellness team has degree at my age, but it has been one of more than 83 years of combined expe- Phyllis Arnold – (404) 202-2325, the most exciting things I have ever rience and all the massage therapists Saturdays only, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. done,” she says. “I have been impressed are licensed to practice in the State of in particular with the professors I have Georgia. So, whether you are dealing Joyce Turner – (770) 968-8293, encountered in the MALS program and with chronic pain issues or simply need Monday - Friday, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. with the program in general. One aspect some stress relief, a deep tissue mas- sage just might be what the doctor Scholarship, cont’d, p. 15 Campus Review Page 14 March 31, 2008

Clayton Community Big Band Presents “Crossing Over” in Spivey Hall, April 28 by Lauren Graves, University Relations

The Clayton Community Big Band Michael Wheeler (Forest Park), Anthony In order to make the mod- under the direction of Stacey Houghton G. Bailey (Decatur), Mark Lewis presents “Crossing Over,” big band ver- (Stockbridge) and Daniel Sims (Morrow) ern big band more accessi- sions of popular tunes, on Monday, Apr. on trumpet; Doug Murray (Jonesboro), 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Spivey Hall on the Mark Gladfelter (Ellenwood), Amy “ble to a wider audience, Clayton State main campus in Morrow. Castillo (Jackson) and Enrique Mercado The event is free and open to the public. (Lake City) on trombone; Stephanie bandleaders and writers have Butler (Atlanta) on piano; Tony Terrell “In order to make the modern big band (Lake City) on bass; Courtney Tatum occasionally worked with popular more accessible to a wider audience, (Lovejoy) and Daniel Watts melodies outside of the swing bandleaders and writers have occasion- (McDonough) on drums; and Chris Odom ally worked with popular melodies out- (Lovejoy), Marc Agenor (Morrow) and tradition, converting them to a side of the swing tradition, converting Caleb Halstead (McDonough) on guitar. them to a jazz format,” explains jazz format.” Houghton. “Our program includes jazz The Big Band also presents vocalist K.J. arrangements of non-jazz melodies McKinnie on two numbers that were orig- - Stacey Houghton from the books of such bandleaders as inally arranged for the likes of Sarah Buddy Rich, Terry Gibbs, and Gordon Vaughan and Diane Schuur. Goodwin in addition to its usual lineup of standard swing.” The Clayton Community Big Band is Place: Spivey Hall comprised of Clayton State music stu- Performing in “Crossing Over” are the dents and talented musicians in the local Date: April 28, 2008 following musicians: Sorrell Carr community. The Apr. 28 Big Band per- Time: 7:30 p.m. (Jonesboro), Marcus Outler (Morrow), formance is presented by the Clayton Michael Terry (Meansville), James State University Department of Music. Cost: FREE! Riley (Peachtree City), and Tara For more information, contact Adcock (Fayetteville) on saxophone; [email protected]. Campus Review March 31, 2008 Page 15 Clayton State Chapter of Golden Key International Honour Society Inducts 30

Clayton State University recently induct- major corporations and graduate pro- The following Clayton State students ed 30 students to its chapter of the Golden grams. The Society provides campus and were inducted into Golden Key… Key International Honour Society on the community service opportunities enabling occasion of the official chartering of the personal growth and leadership develop- Iris Abernathy (Forest Park), Melka Clayton State chapter. Also inducted at the ment as well as collaborating with univer- Argaw (Clarkston), Yolanda Barrow ceremony were four honorary members, sity faculty and administrators to develop (Rex), Loretta Boyd (Fayetteville), Debra including Clayton State President Dr. and maintain high standards of education. Burt (McDonough), Tiffani Davis Thomas K. Harden. (Riverdale), Thuy Dinh (Stockbridge), The Clayton State chapter was established Kisha Foster (Covington), Monique Golden Key was founded in 1977 by a in the fall of 2006 and was originally rec- Francois (Jonesboro), Dean Gilewicz group of undergraduate students at ognized as a “benefits only” chapter. On (Atlanta), Alan Gordy (Conyers), Debra . Since its incep- Feb. 17, the Clayton State chapter was Grigsby (Rex), Leland Haraszti tion, Golden Key has been established as officially chartered and recognized as the (Jonesboro), Diana Harris (Stockbridge), a positive force in higher education. 358th Golden Key Chapter world-wide. Sabrina Horne (Riverdale), Gay Iglesias Membership to this academic achieve- Invitation to join Golden Key is only (Riverdale), Caroline Jones, Kanita Key ment organization is granted by invitation extended to the top 15 percent of the (Lithonia), Julie Kornder (Forest Park), only and requires the achievement and sophomore, junior and senior classes at Hazel Manatsa (College Park), Suzzette maintenance of high academic standards. Clayton State. Moore (Lithonia), Jewels Morgan Golden Key is not only an academic (Snellville), Lauren Ogden (Stockbridge), achievement organization, but is also Currently the Clayton State University Anne Ogrosky (Stockbridge), Helena involved in community and university chapter has 86 members, 30 of whom Peace (Stone Mountain), Katie Peppers service, thus providing many opportuni- were recently inducted. Golden Key also (Sharpsburg), Hina Rehmani ties for the members to gain valuable awards honorary member status to indi- (Ellenwood), Tasha-Gaye Samuels experience. viduals who contribute to the local chap- (Atlanta), Felicia Shy (Decatur), John ter and/or community. In addition to Toliver (Decatur). Golden Key also awards its members Harden, the Clayton State chapter also more than $400,000 annually through inducted honorary members Dr. Matthew numerous scholarship and award pro- Parrott and Jeff Jacobs -- co-advisors to grams. Members are connected to exclu- the Clayton State chapter – and Vice sive career opportunities and assistance President of Student Affairs Dr. Brian through Golden Key's partnerships with Haynes.

Scholarship, cont’d from p. 13 that I especially like is that there are par- of the family, their white Bichon Frise, And there are many in the Clayton State ticipants of all ages and backgrounds in Maggie, isn’t in school at the present. Retirees Association, and the Clayton State the program. Another is the collegiality College of Professional Studies, who that the program strives to foster among, “Words can never express how honored I would say good things about James. not just the participants, but between the feel to have been chosen as the recipient students and the faculty as well. of the first Clayton State Retiree's Scholarship. The retirees have been so “I can’t say enough about how interesting, supportive and kind in so many ways, as as well as enlightening, the courses have has the administration,” she says. “The been.” boost to my confidence from this honor is immeasurable; it has been a constant The Jameses have two daughters. Erin is reminder that we can all reach the goal of currently doing a Master's in Library being a `lifelong learner.’ Science through Florida State University and Lana is a senior at Kennesaw State “I simply cannot say enough good things University getting a degree in Spanish and about every aspect of my experience at ESOL education. Unlike most of the rest Clayton State.” Campus Review Page 16 March 31, 2008

New Biology Professor a Top Researcher on Chimpanzee Communications by Erin Fender, University Relations

Dr. Jared Taglialatela, a research asso- chimpanzees creating a system of trust Taglialatela organized a workshop on ciate at the Yerkes National Primate and respect, he says. ape communication that was held on Research Center and new assistant pro- Mar. 11, 2008 at the Seventh Evolution fessor of Biology at Clayton State “This not only allows us to humanely and of Language Conference held in University, was a lead researcher on a non-invasively conduct our research, but Barcelona. He also provided introduc- study involving the use of positron ensures that we acquire the highest quali- tory remarks at the workshop. emission tomography (PET) to monitor ty data,” notes Taglialatela. “The work is the brain activity of chimpanzees dur- challenging given the time, effort, and He will begin teaching courses at ing communicative behavior with patience it takes to accomplish this level Clayton State in the fall 2008 semester. results indicating a close relationship to of trust and respect with our subjects, as humans. well as due to the logistics associated with “I hope to actively involve undergrad- the technology itself.” uates in my research program looking “One of the major findings of this at ape cognitive and communicative study indicates the region of the chim- The study suggests that chimpanzee com- behavior, and the neurocorrelates of panzee brain that anatomically corre- munication is more complex than previ- these competencies. Through class- sponds to the human Broca’a area is ously thought and involves brain areas room teaching, mentored research involved in the production of commu- that are similar to those used by humans. instruction, and participation in high nicative signals, specifically, manual impact research, I hope to complement gestures and vocalizations,” explains “Specifically, one interpretation of our the department's existing strengths and Taglialatela. “As far as we know, no results is that chimpanzees have, in offer undergraduates unique opportuni- other study has implicated the homolog essence, a “language-ready” brain. By ties for learning,” says Taglialatela. to Broca’s area in communicative func- this, we are suggesting that our results “My wife, Lauren, is an assistant pro- tions in apes.” imply that apes are born with and use the fessor of Psychology at Kennesaw brain areas identified in our paper when State University. She and I have, and Taglialatela, who has worked with producing signals that are part of their com- continue to, collaborate on a number of chimpanzees and bonobos for 10 years, municative repertoire,” says Taglialatela. projects, although she was not directly expressed the rewarding aspect to this involved in this study.” research is learning about the commu- This study was partially presented at the nicative and cognitive competencies of “Mind of the Chimpanzee” conference in He and his wife live in Atlanta with their ape subjects. Chicago in March 2007. Most recently the their two dogs, Floyd and George, and study, co-authored by Taglialatela, was three cats, Jake, Walter, and Natalie. The researchers spend a great deal of published in the journal “Current time building relationships with the Biology” in March 2008.

Wheeler, cont’d. from p. 7 outstanding faculty member so as to better was the first place winner for Multi-per- for the “drums” including snare drum, prepare his readers for the tenure and pro- cussion Solo in the 2002 Percussive Arts tom toms, timpani, and bass drum. The motion process. Society Composition Contest; and “Three last movement is entitled “The Works” Concert Pieces for Solo Marimba” by and includes some of the instruments “I commented on what universities are Alice Gomez. (metal, wood, and drums) from the other looking for when they evaluate faculty three movements. members. Finally, I commented on the Wheeler explains that “Materials-A post-tenure review process,” he says. Percussion Quartet” is in four move- ments. The first movement is for “wood” Wheeler’s reviews were published in the instruments (xylophone, woodblocks, latest edition of the NACWPI Journal, claves, and marimba.) The second move- spring 2008. He reviewed “Materials-A ment is for “metal” instruments such as Percussion Quartet;” a piece for solo per- the vibraphone, gong, chimes, and sus- cussion entitled “Canned Heat” which pended cymbal. The third movement is Campus Review March 31, 2008 Page 17 Marcia Garrison Taylor, CEO of Bennett International Group, to Speak at April Women’s Forum

The Wednesday, Apr. 16 luncheon meet- of innovative transportation related com- The cost of the luncheon in $12. Please ing of the Clayton State University panies involved in such diverse modalities R.S.V.P. to Terri Taylor-Hamrick at (678) Women’s Forum will feature Marcia as drive away, manufactured housing, 466-4475 or territaylor-hamrick@clay- Garrison Taylor, CEO of Bennett heavy-haul freight, logistics, warehous- ton.edu. The Women’s Forum always wel- International Group, as the keynote speaker. ing, port services, international freight comes walk-ups, but may only be able to forwarding and transportation related accommodate those without reservations The luncheon, which is open to the public, insurance. on a space available basis given the will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. in advance guarantee and seats available room 101 of the Harry S. Downs Center. In addition to her work at Bennett, Taylor upon arrival. also serves on the Executive Board of the Taylor is president and chief executive Georgia Motor Trucking Association and officer of Bennett International Group, a has received numerous recognitions for company she acquired with her late hus- her professional and civic accomplish- band G.D. Garrison in 1974. For more ments, including Entrepreneur of the Year than 30 years she has overseen the compa- (Venture Magazine) and industry of the ny’s strategic growth into an international Year (Henry County Chamber of transportation and logistics industry Commerce). Bennett was most recently leader with six primary business lines. named the #1 Woman-Owned Business on Taylor has developed Bennett and its the Top 25 Woman-Owned Business List related entities into a multi-faceted system of the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Gordon Baker Named Chair-Elect of RACL by Shavaun Brewer, University Relations

Clayton State University Director of in 1973 with an Associate of Arts in ians. In addition, our librarians are top- Libraries Dr. Gordon Baker is the new Education. He completed his undergradu- notch guides who can lead students to chair-elect of the Regents Academic ate studies at Valdosta State University resources for their assignments. Committee on Libraries (RACL). with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in Library Science “Furthermore, our students need to make RACL is an academic advisory commit- in 1975. He received both a Master of more use of our interlibrary loan, GIL tee established by the Academic Affairs Science in Library Service (1978) and Express and GALILEO services.” division of the University System of Specialist of Library Service (1981) from Georgia (USG). The membership consists Clark Atlanta University. He earned his Clayton State is one of the founding uni- of one voting member from each USG Doctor of Education in Educational versities that did the groundwork and set institution, appointed by that institution’s Leadership from Nova Southeastern the foundation for GALILEO (Georgia President. In most cases, the RACL mem- University in 1997. Baker spent 29 years Library Learning Online), the USG's ber is the institution's library director, serving the Clayton County School web-based electronic library. GALILEO dean, or university librarian. The function System as a classroom teacher and media is a nationally-recognized research sys- of the committee is to make reports and specialist, as well as serving as coordina- tem that allows users to access multiple recommendations concerning the tor of Instructional Technology and information resources, including more improvement of instruction, curriculum, Media Services for the Henry County than 70 databases and more than 3,000 research, and service in matters related to School System. journal and magazine titles available in libraries, to improve resource sharing and full-text. By electronically connecting the coordination of services between units of When asked what are some of the most library resources of Georgia's 34 public the University System and to consider underutilized programs that the Clayton colleges and universities, GALILEO has any other matters requested by the Senior State library offers, Baker replied “Our become a powerful research and informa- Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs or faculty and students do not take enough tion tool. In 1995, former Clayton State his/her representatives. advantage of the `library instruction’ that President, Dr. Richard Skinner, led the we offer each semester. Faculty members Baker graduated from Clayton Junior may register their classes for either a Baker, cont’d., p. 18 College (now Clayton State University) generic or specific session with our librar- Campus Review Page 18 March 31, 2008

Maritz VP to Speak On the Blue Ocean Clayton State Takes Part in GA CHIP Business Strategy

Jim Messina, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Maritz Corp., will be speaking on “Understanding the Blue Ocean Business Strategy” on Thursday, Apr. 3 at Clayton State University.

Messina’s lecture will begin at noon in room 416 of Clayton State’s James M. Baker Center and is free and open to the public.

Maritz Corp. is ranked 157th on the most recent Forbes list of “500 Biggest Private Companies.” Maritz offers marketing research, travel, and performance improvement services, which are deliv- ered through 20 operating companies located in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany and Italy. They work with com- panies like, Acura, Pacific Life, GM, On Mar. 1, the Clayton State University State alumnus Patrick J. “P.J.” Honda, Hyundai, Toyota, Marriott, Department of Dental Hygiene partici- Maloney, Sr. (class of 1973), a former Caterpillar, Bank of America, and pated in a GACHIP (Georgia Child member of the board of the Clayton American Express. Identification Program) sponsored by State Alumni Association who works the Grand Lodge of Masons in Georgia in corporate safety and compliance for “Blue Ocean Strategy is a business tech- and 11 separate Masonic Lodges within Atlanta Southeast Airlines. nique that helps businesses find new the area. opportunities and markets before the com- Dr. Ximena Zornosa of the Clayton petition does,” explains Dr. Michael GACHIP is a joint partnership venture State Department of Dental Hygiene, Tidwell, associate professor of to ensure the safety of children by a part of the University’s College of Management in the Clayton State School establishing identification kits for indi- Professional Studies, conducted the of Business. “It helps discover new ways viduals that provide lasting documenta- dental portion of the identification to differentiate your business from the tion for the children taking part in the process. competition.” program. The service is provided free of charge to parents and/or guardians “I was extremely pleased when I invit- and includes fingerprinting, dental ed my alma mater, Clayton State, to impressions, DNA swabbing of the participate and they graciously accept- Baker, cont’d. from p. 17 mouth and videotaping. ed,” says Maloney. “This event processed 95 children into this pro- steering committee responsible for imple- The Mar. 1 event was held at the gram which we hope we never have to menting GALILEO. In addition, many of American Legion Post #258 in use.” the meetings regarding the formation of Jonesboro and was chaired by Clayton GALILEO were at Clayton State.

Baker’s favorite thing about Clayton State is, “the community…the students, faculty, Don’t miss the Alice Smith Faculty/Staff Awards! and staff. We have very friendly and help- ful folks on this campus, whether they Spivey Hall | April 30 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. attend classes or work here!” In January 2008 I celebrated my 29th year as an See this year’s nominees on pg 3 of this issue employee at Clayton State. I love it here!” Campus Review March 31, 2008 Page 19

Clayton State Holds Beta Gamma Sigma Induction

The Clayton State University School of Le, Kristal Leverette, John Maimo, Karl Business’ Beta Gamma Sigma chapter Meszaros, Yelena Pak, Benita Perkins, held its annual induction ceremonies on Felicia Shy, Stephanie Steele, Anna Friday, Mar. 21, in the Atrium of the Strange and Pamela Watkins. Harry S. Downs Center. In addition to the student inductees, Beta Gamma Sigma is the international Clayton State University President Dr. honor society in business, management, Thomas K. Harden was also inducted into and administration for AACSB accredited the Clayton State chapter, along with business schools. Beta Gamma Sigma is Chairman of the Board of Regents of the an honor society, not a fraternity, and University System of Georgia M. Allan membership indicates that the inductees Vigil and Heritage Bank President are among the top students in their class. Leonard Moreland, like Vigil, a member Only the top 10 percent of seniors and top of the Board of Trustees of the Clayton 7 percent of juniors (based on overall State University Foundation. Also induct- grade point average) in the Clayton State ed were faculty members Dr. George School of Business are invited to join. Nakos and Dr. C.R. Narayanaswamy.

This year’s inductees were: Mirla Duenas, Monique Francois, Stephen Gabel, Marcia Greer, Jamelia Hall, Lisa Dean of the School of Business Dr. Jacob Chacko speaks at the annual induction ceremo- Hawkins, Jonathan Howard (posthu- ny for Beta Gamma Sigma. mous), Michael Ivie, Julie Konieczny, Vu Campus Review Page 20 March 31, 2008

2008 CAREER EXPO Campus Review March 31, 2008 Page 21 Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!

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Championship, cont’d, from p. 1 Eighth-Ranked Clayton State Clayton State, as the Lakers led for the Blanks Peach Belt Rival Lander, 9-0 entire contest against a team that was 27-2 prior to running into The Clayton State Laker women’s tennis in straight sets. Top-seeded Anna Redecsi Gibbons’ suffocating full-court team made it five straight victories last and sixth-seeded Veronika Jasenovcova pressure man-to-man defense at tourney Friday with a 9-0 shutout over visiting both won with dropping a single game. time. Lander in Peach Belt Conference action at the Clayton County Tennis Center. In doubles, the top-seeded Laker team of That same defense then came out and Eighth-ranked Clayton State is now 14-1 Redecsi and Julia Chergova and the No. 2 blew Lenoir-Rhyne off the floor in over- overall and 7-1 in the Peach Belt team of Katie White and Selma Hidass time. In an occurrence even rarer than a Conference. both recorded 8-0 shutouts. triple overtime game, the Lakers shut out the Bears in the extra session, The Lakers swept the singles and doubles outscoring the region’s fifth-seeded matches, winning all six singles matches team (the Lakers’ were the region’s eighth and lowest seed) 14-0 to win going away, 83-69. Although Sloan once again got most of the headlines, Track and Field, cont’d, from p. 24 scoring a game-high 21 points and going into second place on Clayton State’s Connecticut State to NCAA Division III Americans Eric Simmons and Rolle. all-time points list with 1256, the bigger schools like the hosts and The College of Simmons, a senior and three-time partici- story was the Laker “D” that held the New Jersey. pant in the Division II outdoor champi- Bears to 0-9 shooting in a remarkable onships, will be the go-to guy on the overtime. As Gibbons has said more “Most of our folks have not competed relays this weekend for the Lakers. Rolle, than once in his seven seasons at since Feb. 16,” said Clayton State head a junior will also run relays and the 400- Clayton State, “our team is built around coach Mike Mead. “I’m interested to see meter hurdles at Emory. defense.” where everyone is at following a solid month of training. Most of our kids have The Lakers will have solid coverage dur- The Lakers, 13-14 going into the Peach been looking very good in practice. Now ing outdoor season from the 100-meter Belt championships, moved their record we’ll see how the hard work will pay off.” dash all the way up to the 10,000-meter to 19-14 after winning two rounds in the run and most of the jump events. Clayton NCAA Division II tournament, topping The Laker women head into the outdoor State has a balance of veterans and new- the similar feat of the University of season led by senior Allison Kreutzer and comers that include Anthony Aguilar, Georgia’s men’s basketball team. The junior Jon Taylor. Both competed in the Walid Berkhedle, Lawrence DeShields, Bulldogs, 13-16 in the regular season, NCAA Division II national indoor meet Joey Chino, Tim Moran, Sherard Polite did manage to match the Lakers’ feat of and will be vying for times and marks to and Joshua Tiggs. winning four straight conference tourna- go to outdoor nationals in May. Kreutzer ment games, and ended up 17-17 was a Division II All-American last sea- after getting beat by Xavier in the first son in the 5,000-meter run and 10,000- round of the NCAA Division I champi- meter run at the NCAA championships. onships. Taylor went to indoor nationals in the We’re a stronger and long jump. The Lakers’ extended season finally healthier team than we ended in the rematch against Augusta as The women’s team will also be counting the Jaguars won 89-72 on their own on veterans Keisha Etienne, Natasha were last season. If the floor in the regional final. Bernard Gass, Terrica Hamilton, Nyisha Nelson “ Fields led Clayton State with 18 points and Kara Stokes to help the squad vie for weather is decent, we may see while Tracy Williams scored 14 points the team title. At last season’s meet, the and added six assists. Will Lewis and Lakers finished third in the team scoring. several team records broken. I Jerome Boyd both gave the look for similar results on the Lakers strong performances off the “We’re a stronger and healthier team than bench with 13 and 11 points, respective- we were last season,” said Mead. “If the men’s side, too.” ly. weather is decent, we may see several team records broken. I look for similar -Coach Mike Mead As to an encore for the 2008/2009 sea- results on the men’s side, too.” son, Gibbons is still working on that script, undoubtedly one that will The men’s team will be much improved rival “Gone with the Wind.” over last season, led by Division II All- Campus Review March 31, 2008 Page 23

Mead is Women’s Coach of the Year Trivia Time Kreutzer, Rolle Selected Indoor Beam Me Region Athletes of the Year Up, Scotty by Lee Wright, Sports Information by John Shiffert, University Relations

Clayton State senior Allison Kreutzer and when she ran a time of 17:27.36 to win at Actually, that’s not exactly what junior Ahmad Rolle have been named the Carolina Chick-fil-A Invitational in Captain James Tiberius Kirk said in South Region Athletes of the Year by the Chapel Hill, N.C. Kreutzer is Clayton the final scene of arguably the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country State’s most decorated runner earning best “Star Trek” episode, “The City Coaches Association. All-American honors twice in cross coun- on the Edge of Forever,” but it’s try and last outdoor season earned All- close. Kreutzer was named the South Region American honors in the 5,000-meter and Women’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Year 10,000-meter events. She holds a total of In that scene, Kirk, Mr. Spock and while Rolle was named the South Region six individual indoor and outdoor team Dr. McCoy had just finished step- Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year. In records. ping through “The Guardian of addition, Laker head coach Mike Mead Forever,” also known in that episode was named the South Region Women’s Rolle, a native of Nassau, Bahamas, made as “the portal,” having Coach of the Year for a second time. The his first appearance in an NCAA Division returned from Earth of the 1930s USTFCCCA announced the regional hon- II championship meet. Rolle qualified for and a close encounter with a young orees on the eve of the 2008 NCAA the national meet when he leaped 48-8 at Joan Collins. While Clayton State’s Division II Indoor Track and Field the Indiana Relays last month and bet- Luminis portal may not take us Championships. tered his school record. He also holds the where no man has gone before, it team’s indoor long jump record (23-3¼) certainly does have the potential to Kreutzer, a native of Lilburn, Ga., recent- and the team’s outdoor mark in the 400- do many wondrous 21st Century ly made her second straight appearance at mter hurdles (53.87). things. the NCAA Division II indoor meet. She qualified for the national meet last month Among the correct respondents using e-mail to recall “The City of the Edge of Forever” were Basketball, cont’d, from p. 24 Katherine Ott, Scott McElroy, Dolores Cox (only fitting, since she In a game that was back-and-forth to 69-64 with 4:11 remaining. After that, is the guardian of the SWAN portal), throughout, Clayton State held an eight- Wingate finished the game on a 13-8 run Dina Swearngin, Lou Brackett, point lead 55-47 on a three-point basket to seal the victory. Antoinette Miller and B.D. Stillion. by Marie St. Fort with 10:41 remaining. McElroy, Cox, Brackett and However, Wingate went on a 19-2 run St. Fort poured in 23 points with nine Miller each get a bonus point for over the next five minutes to take a nine- rebounds for Clayton State, while Lisa added details, primarily about point lead. Jackson scored 15 points on 7-for-10 Collins. shooting from the field and nine rebounds Kate Edwards drilled two straight threes off the bench. Shantel Ragin finished her So… exactly what did Kirk say into to trim the Laker lead to two points, and brilliant Laker career with 13 points and his communicator at the end of “The then a three-point play on a fastbreak by eight rebounds, while Shanrika Hardeman City on the Edge of Forever,” and Anna Atkinson gave Wingate a 56-55 lead added a double-double with 13 points and why did it cause a fuss in 1967? with 9:06 remaining. Another three-point 12 rebounds. First correct respondent to basket by CC Brooks and another three- [email protected] gets to point play by Jessy Keitt stretched the For Wingate (26-7), Edwards scored 22 explain how to play fizzbin. Bulldog lead to 64-57 at the 6:29 mark. points, while Stefani Shuey scored 17 points and Adtkinson recorded a double- Atkinson then drained two free throws to double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. make the Wingate lead 66-57 with 5:52 remaining. Both Ragin and Jackson were selected to the All-Tournament team, and Atkinson The closest Clayton State could cut the was the Regional Most Valuable Player. lead was five points twice. A lay-up off a steal by St. Fort cut the Bulldog advantage Campus Review Page 24 March 31, 2008 Sports Clayton State Women Fall 82-72 to Wingate In South Atlantic Regional Championship Game by Lee Wright, Sports Information One game stood in the way of the Clayton the second straight season that Clayton thought we broke down somewhat defen- State Laker women’s basketball team and State advanced to at least the “Sweet 16” sively. a possible return trip to Kearney, Neb., of the NCAA Division II National and the NCAA Division II “Elite Eight.” Tournament. “I also thought we panicked a little. Maybe we were little emotionally spent However, a late rally by Wingate proved “We got beaten by a very good team that and our lack of depth may have finally to be the difference as Clayton State fell played very poised,” said Clayton State caught up to us.” 82-72 in the Division II South Atlantic head coach Dennis Cox. “We had things Regional championship game at Francis going our way in the second half, and then Basketball, cont’d, p. 23 Marion’s Smith Center. The defeat ends they went on a big run. They knocked the Lakers’ season at 20-11, but it marked down some threes against our zone, and I Clayton State Laker Track and Field Opens Outdoor Schedule at Emory Asics Classic

The Clayton State University track & and set a combined 11 team records dur- field teams resumed their 2008 season this ing the season. Highlighting the indoor Campus Review past weekend with the outdoor portion of competition was Ahmad Rolle finishing March 31, 2008 their schedule at the Emory Asics Classic fourth in the triple jump, earning All- Editor: John Shiffert in Atlanta. The meet marks the beginning American status. The Clayton State of the 11th outdoor season of track & field squads faced a wide range of competition Writers: Erin Fender at Clayton State. at Emory varying from the likes of NCAA Lauren Graves Division I Furman and Central Shavaun Brewer The Laker program is coming off its best Layout: Lauren Graves indoor season, which ended two weeks Track and Field, cont’d, p. 22 ago as each team sent two athletes to the Graphic Design: Lauren Graves NCAA Division II indoor championships

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