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East Week, We Received the Latest First Year Retention Report from the Board VOL. 17 APRIL 9, 1999 NO. 33 highest retention rates among our peer institutions, our percentages have declined somewhat each year. Part of this o undoubtedly had to do with the phasing -East week, we received the latest out of the "fresh-start "program. Let's first year retention report from the Board make it one of our primary challenges to of Regents. The report included all fIrst­ stay number one in retention and strive to time, full-time students - 1993-94 move back into the high 70's in the through 1997-98. percentage of our students retained. Gainesville College's retention from fall, 1993 to fall, 1994 (including those still at GC and those who had transferred to another System institution) was 77.8% compared to the average two-year college rate of 63.0% and the System total of73.4%. 'Lns year's Honors Day Ceremo~y will The following year, our average was be held on Tuesday, April 13, at 11 75% compared to 62.3% for two-year a.m. in the gymnasium. Faculty, please colleges and 73.8% for System. dismiss your classes at 10:30 a.m. and urge your students to attend the ceremony R From 1995 to 1996, our retention was at 11 a.m. followed by a reception which 72.7%, compared to 64.7% for two-year will be held on the lawn between colleges and 75.4% for the System. Academic II and the Library or in the Student Center if it rains. All cost centers From 1996 to 1997, GC's retention was will be closed during the one-hour 71.9% compared to 64.1 % for two year ceremony to include the ACTT 'Center, the colleges and 76.1 % for the System. Library, etc., in order to permit College employees to attend the ceremony. All From 1997 to 1998, Gainesville's rate cost centers will reopen at 12 noon and was 67.3% compared to 60.4% for two­ classes will follow the regular schedule year colleges and 74.1 % for the System. with the 12:30 p.m. classes. This drop, which was across the board, coincides with semester conversion. Faculty, please line up for the processional beginning at 10:30 a.m. in Academic II In each year's report, Gainesville (same as last year). Tom Bums, Chair of College had the highest retention rate of the Student Affairs Committee will be any two-year college in the System. assisting in the lining up procedure. P.O. Box 1358 That is something to really brag about. Gainesville, GA 30503 770-718-3639 Nevertheless, while we still enjoy the Page 2 TOW£RTALK April 9, 1999 Living With Grief at Work, at School, at Worship. Sixth Annual National Bereavement Teleconference, Wednesday, April 14, 1:30 - 4 pm, CEI08, sponsored by the Hospice Foundation of America. Moderated UIOIIC EllS by Cokie Roberts of ABC News For additional information: [email protected], Important dates for 1999-2000 www.hospicefoundation.org, 202-638-5419 Holidays (campus will be closed) for FY 1999-2000 are: July 5 - Independence Day (Monday) September 6 - Labor Day (Monday) The Cross-Cultural Connections Club presents: November 25-26 - Thanksgiving Day & Friday ... Brazil December 24,27,28,29, 30, 31 - Christmas break ... by: 5ami & Talieh January 17 - Martin Luther King Day (Monday) 0 May 29 - Memorial Day (Monday) Thursday, April 15, 11:00 a.m. if Academic III, Room 181 The Spring 2000 Academic Calendar is as follows: January 6, 2000 ... Orientation & Registration January 7,. 2000 . .. .. ...... Classes Begin March 27-31 ,"2000 . .. .. .. Spring Break o Due to the Bosnian conflict, there is a 0 . April 28, 2000 .. .. ... .. ..... Classes End blood shortage. Therefore, the Red May 1-4, 2000 . .. .. .. ... .. Final Exams Cross has asked Gainesville College to hold a Blood Drive on Friday, April 16, from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. to help in this time of need. Please call Glenn Preston at X3790 or email glpresto to schedule an appointment. A If you cannot donate blood, please be a 0 V volunteer to help with the blood drive. RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE, April 17, 8 am, GC Nature Trail. Gainesville College and the Students Saturaay, ..7ty;.riC 10 8 J?.m. to .Jvl(c[nigfit for Environmental Awareness will host their first Student Center annual 5k race. A percentage of the proceeds will go :Free to aCC students, to the Chattahoochee Riverkeepers. The remaining staff anafacuCty proceeds will provide scholarships for students interested in expanding their knowledge of the environmental issues that concern us. The registration deadline is April 14. Entry fee is $20. For additional information, call Jason at 706-543- 4966 or Cameron at 770-887-3512. Event coordinators: GC Ambassadors, BSU, SGA, and Multi-cultural Clubs. Page 3 TOWER TALK April 9, 1999 Lois Lynn and her niece, Courtney, will be walking in Jeff Wirth, author of GTA's upcoming play, The the March of Dimes Walk America on April 17. If Antics of Romantics, makes a distinction between you would like to make a tax deductible contribution acting and playing. "Acting means memorizing a to this very worthy cause, please make your check script and performing it as written," he says. "But payable to the March of Dimes and send it via campus playing is what interactive theatre is all about. mail to Lois Lynn by Thursday, April 15. Together, the audience and cast have the chance to drop their adult inhibitions and play make-believe on stage." Wirth emphasizes, however, that participation is purely voluntary. Wirth's character, the faithful servant Fidello, assists GIVE "A DAY" FOR THE his master Valiente (played by an audience member) in his suit for the hand of Angelina (also played by an STUDENTS AT audience member), who is the daughter of Signora GAINESVILLE COLLEGE Prestigio (Mary Stewart), a grand dame and wealthy pillar of society. Angelina has been promised to Thursday, April 29 Capitano Fanfarone (Ryan Gerard) who has impressed 8 a~m. ~ Start the "Day" with breakfast Signora Prestigio with his entourage but who we donated by Burger King suspect may be harboring a dark past. Angelina's in the CE Lobby and Auditorium maid, the clever and resourceful Rosetta (Dawn Dorsey) , seeks to derail the arranged marriage by a 5 p.m. - End the "Day" at Longwood Park series of intrigues each of which is exposed by the and enjoy refreshments weasely head servant Lasivio (Andy Campbell), who and visit with other volunteers not surprisingly, lusts after Angelina. while you turn in the gifts and pledges you received during "the Day" For tickets or further information, call the Box Office X3624 To volunteer or for additional information, please call Denise Bell, X3844 The Antics of~ Romantics " Joan Marler attended the AAFPE Southeastern April 13 - 25 Regional Conference March 25-27 in Myrtle Beach, CEIP A Theatre South Carolina. Joan spoke to the group about Tuesday-Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 2:30 p.m. obtaining ABA approval. Tom Bums, Mike Ryan, Katie Simmons and Joan Marler made up the Business Team that finished the Appalachian Trail Departmental Challenge first. GAINESVILLE COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL/SUPPORT STAFF MEETING MINUTES March 24, 1999 The professional and support staff of Gainesville College held its spring semester meeting on Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at 3:30 p.m. in the Continuing Education and Performing Arts Center, Room 1091110. Vice President Bob Howington presided. New personnel since the last meeting were introduceq: .Sarah Booker introduced Amy Ivester who is new to the ACTT Center; Heather Howington introduced Martin Mote who also works in the ACTT center tutoring math and computer science; Jerry Spiceland introduced Jeff Bazzell and Charles Coy who work on the grounds; BrandQn Haag introduced Rick Crain who is new to the IT team but not new to the College and Major Nelson introduced Kimberly Griffm who is the new counselor in the PACE Center. President Nesbitt directed everyone's attention to the Value Statements which had been distributed earlier and asked each person to take a couple of minutes to read them. She reviewed how the Value Statement came into being and asked if there were any questions or comments. She stated that the College values needed to be revisited once in a while, even though they may not take us in any new direction. They just needed to be reaffirmed. Sarah Booker moved that the Value Statements be accepted as written, Diane Carpenter seconded the motion and the motion was unanimously approved. Dr. Nesbitt also said that she thought the semester is going remarkably well. She thanked all staff members for their warm welcome to each of the Vice Presidential candidates. She is looking forward to working with the new Dean, Dr. Michael Stoy, who will be coming to campus on or about July 1. From the feedback she was given, it appears that the entire campus put him as their top candidate choice. Staff Council Chair-elect Heather Howington stated that the building representative election had been held and the winners were being notified. Once the winners were notified, there would be a general announcement. - State Staff Council Chair Cheryl Harris reported that the State Staff Council had kept a close eye on the House and Senate in regards to sick leave being incorporated into retirement and that we they passed the bill for a 1-1 sick leave use. She also said the State Staff Council was looking at child care on campus. Macon State College has a rudimentary child care system which is being studied. It was also reported that SGA President Jason Brownlow is on the Board of Regents Childcare Task Force.
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