Vol. 39 No. XXIV Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community December 17, 2007 Clayton State Graduates Hear of Leadership and Lessons Learned at Commencement by John Shiffert, University Relations

ome 360 new graduates of Clayton als with a dedication to community serv- Swearngin, who told the newest members State University continued their ice similar to its namesake. of the Alumni Association that, “the same Seducation Thursday, as they lis- path that leads you away will always lead tened to the voice of experience, Harmon Graduates at the 7 p.m. ceremony, includ- you back home to Clayton State. I want to M. Born, at the University’s ninth annual ing those from the Clayton State School encourage you to take the path home fall commencement. of Business, had the opportunity to hear often.” more words of wisdom from the retiring The first chairman of the Board of dean of the School of Business, Ernest M. Born told the graduates that they were Trustees of the Clayton State University “Bud” Miller. In recognition of his 10 now to be in the ranks of the leaders, and Foundation and the holder of the first hon- years of outstanding service to the School offered them five outstanding characteris- orary degree ever granted by the and the University, Miller was asked to tics of inspired leaders. University, Born was the keynote speaker make some remarks at his final Clayton at both of the day’s graduation cere- State graduation by President Dr. Thomas 1 – Be aware of opportunities monies. In choosing to speak on the sub- K. Harden. As befitting the man, Miller 2 – Pay attention to detail – follow ject of leadership, Born went with a sub- spoke on education and what he has through ject on which he is an acknowledged learned at Clayton State. 3 – Economic acuity – knowing and set- expert, having been previously honored ting the right priorities for time and by the University (in 1996) with the estab- Also addressing the graduates was the money. lishment of the Harmon M. Born Servant immediate past president of the Clayton Leadership Award, presented to individu- State Alumni Association, Dina Commencement, cont’d., p. 6

Inside “A Dream Come True…” Clayton State Dedicates Clayton State University -- Fayette Departments: “ elcome to Fayette County… this is the late afternoon dedication and ribbon Life’s Transitions ...... 2 Wa dream come true.” cutting at the Westpark Office Park, 1200 Food for Thought ...... 3 Commerce Dr., in Peachtree City. Clayton Across the Campus ...... 4 Thus spoke Jack Smith, chairman of the State University Fayette includes four Fayette County Board of Commissioners Custodian of the Quarter ...... 5 classrooms, offices and 9,000 square feet, Dec. 4 at the dedication and ribbon cutting Trivia Time ...... 11 and will host its first classes in January of Clayton State University – Fayette. In 2008. Sports ...... 12 officially welcoming Clayton State to Fayette County, Smith spoke for dozens Smith’s comments were a highlight of the In This Issue: of county elected officials, civic leaders ceremony, wherein several prominent and businessmen, many of whom were in Fayette civic leaders had a chance to attendance, and most of whom had waited Bud Miller Looks Back on 10 express their appreciation for the success- more than 20 years for this day… the ful conclusion of an effort – bringing Years of Change ...... 2 opening of a permanent higher education higher education to the county -- that Nursing Accepts Resusci Anne . . .3 facility in the county. began back in the 1980s. Milner Appointed to Director Of Orientation ...... 3 “The dream [of higher education in “It’s been a dream and a desire of the Tutoring Blitz ...... 8 Fayette County] has been alive for a long Development Authority since I’ve been time and has passed through many Congrats, Sara Wheeler ...... 11 on the board,” noted Randy Hayes, chair- hands,” Smith said in speaking to the more than 100 individuals who attended Fayette, cont’d., p. 9 Campus Review Page 2 December 17, 2007

Eighth Annual Bud Miller Looks Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration, Back on 10 Years of Change January 24 by John Shiffert, University Relations

Clayton State University has sched- Ernest M. “Bud” MBA program, and began construction on uled its Eighth Annual Martin Luther Miller is conclud- a new building to house the School. As he King, Jr., Commemoration Day for ing 10 years as prepares to retire from Clayton State on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. dean of the School Dec. 31, 2007 – what does Miller remem- of Business at ber the most of the past 10 years? The theme for the coming event will Clayton State be, “Civil Rights in Atlanta: A University. A “The sense of collegiality. The willing- Personal Reflection Featuring Billye remarkable 10 ness of people to help out when asked. S. Aaron.” Appearing as the keynote years. A time filled The culture of helping at Clayton State,” speaker for the event will be Atlanta Ernest “Bud” Miller with manifest he answers without pause. “These 10 educator and media personality Billye accomplishments years have gone by very fast because this S. Aaron. The keynote address will be for both the University and the School of is a great place to work, and the people are given at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 24 in the Business. A time of success. A time of wonderful. University’s world-famous Spivey change. And that seems appropriate, since Hall. Prior to the keynote, a reception Miller and change go together. “The last 10 years have been a wonderful for Aaron will be held at 6:45 p.m. in experience for my wife and me. After my the Spivey Hall lobby. As part of the “Bud’s addicted to the jazz of change,” family, I think of what we’ve achieved Commemoration, Aaron will also says Mary Miller, his wife and partner in here at Clayton State to be the most signif- moderate a dialogue for Clayton State all that has transpired over the past 10 icant accomplishment of my life.” students on “The Value of Education” years. on the afternoon of Jan. 24. There is much significance in that last Much has changed at Clayton State since statement, both in the phrase “we’ve Miller became an unconventional dean of accomplished” and in the recognition of the University’s School of Business in the significance of the accomplishments. Life’s Transitions... 1997. Even the University’s name has First, if you know Bud Miller, then you changed, from Clayton College & State know that he always, always, has credited H.M. Barfield, 85, Father of University to Clayton State University. the faculty and staff of the School of And one of the leading agents of change Business for the success the School has Clayton State University Athletic at Clayton State has been the individual enjoyed over the past 10 years. It’s always Director H. Mason Barfield, died who is now the dean of Clayton State “we” and not “I” with this dean. In fact, he Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, at his deans. During that period, the School of wouldn’t even consent to be interviewed home. Funeral services were held on Business has, to just hit the highlights; for this story without making sure that the Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Hahira gained international accreditation through AACSB, started an already-successful Miller, cont’d., p. 4 United Methodist Church with bur- ial following in Friendship Cemetery. ***** From Pat Keane in Athletics… (daughter-in-law and son) Mary Kay and Ned have a court date to finalize Julia's adoption. It's Dec. 20. They will leave for Moscow on Dec. 17. They hope to be back by Dec. 31. We were hoping she would be with us for Christmas, but I can't think of a better way to celebrate the new year. Please continue to Photo Credit: Erin Fender keep them all in your prayers! Clayton State faculty, staff and friends gather to wish Dean Ernest “Bud” Miller a fond farewell at his recent retirement celebration held in the Harry S. Downs Center for Continuing Education. Campus Review December 17, 2007 Page 3

School of Nursing Food For Thought… Accepts a Resusci Anne Finals and the holiday by Erin Fender, University Relations season can be very exciting, yet also very stressful. Stress is com- monly defined as “our personal reac- tion to an event.”

It’s important to know that we can not eliminate stress from our lives. However, we can learn and utilize healthier ways of coping with stress, which can serve to make our finals and holiday season more productive and enjoyable.

The following management tips are Photo Credit: Erin Fender from Dr. Allen Elkin, author of (L to R): Dr. Sue Odom, Hunter Hopkins, Tim Crawford, Sabrina Crawford and Dean Dr. Lisa “Stress Management for Dummies.” Eichelberger pose with Rescusci Anne, the newly donated CPR manikin. Photo Credit: Erin Fender. Use these tips in the upcoming weeks to manage and cope with the stressors Clayton State University’s School of “NADA does many activities to give back that may be coming your way. Nursing received a generous donation of a to the community and the Resusci Anne Resusci Anne, a cardio-pulmonary resus- program is just one of many available to Relax your body and quiet your citation (CPR) manikin, on Dec. 5, 2007. automobile dealers to give back to their mind community and we knew we wanted to Tim and Sabrina Crawford of Heritage secure one for Clayton State’s nursing Eat right, get enough sleep, and Cadillac in Morrow helped to facilitate program,” explains Tim Crawford, a exercise often the donation from the National member of Clayton State University Automobile Dealers Association Foundation Board of Trustees and a Get organized to feel a sense of (NADA), along with Hunter Hopkins of Clayton State alumni. control over your environment the Georgia Automobile Dealers Association. Rescusci Anne, cont’d., p. 5 Have and make use of a strong social support system

Have a good sense of humor Celena Milner Appointed Director of Contact Counseling Services for more Orientation and New Student Programs information on stress and stress man- agement techniques. Celena Milner has recently new students and continuing accepted the position of the mandatory orientation Office: Student Center 245; director of Orientation and program. Currently the office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, M-F New Student Programs at programs include the New Phone: (678) 466-5406 Clayton State University. Student Convocation, Web: http://adminservices.clayton.edu/counseling/ StartSmart Summer “I love working with stu- Conference and First Year dents in higher education; Success Series. helping and supporting them Celena Milner in realizing their academic “Our office recognizes and Happy and career potential is extremely fulfill- values the significant role that we play ing,” she says. in supporting the university’s mission Holidays! towards student success and retention” The Office of Orientation and New explains Milner. Student Programs will begin offering year round co-curricular programs for Milner, cont’d., p. 7 Campus Review Page 4 December 17, 2007 Across the Campus...

Athletics survey of criminal law and procedure from Phase I of Clayton Place Apartments The Clayton State men’s and women’s course, performed a mock trial at the should be directed to 911, and the City of basketball teams swept UNC-Pembroke Clayton County Superior Court on Friday, Morrow will respond. Calls placed to the on Dec. 1 at the Athletics and Fitness Dec. 14. University’s Public Safety Office will be Center. The men broke a three-game los- redirected to the City of Morrow and may ing streak, 76-45 and the women, despite FCA slow down the response time. The alarm having lost four of the last five games The Fellowship of Christian Athletes system will be redirected from the between the two teams, shook off the jinx (FCA) is having a Chick-fil-A calendar University to the Morrow 911 Center. For in a big way with a 66-54 victory. sale to raise money to fund group activi- non-emergency calls, the general number ties. Calendars are $6 each. All orders for the City of Morrow Police Department ***** should be in by Dec. 18. Please call ext is (770) 961- 4000. The Lakers men’s basketball team won its 4975 or email Lydia Vanderford to pur- third straight on Dec. 8, with a huge 67-58 chase your calendar. Recreation & Wellness triumph at 21st-ranked West Georgia, a Make your appointment now with Debbie milestone victory for Laker head coach Human Resources Hoerner, dietetic intern, for a free nutri- Gordon Gibbons with his 125th victory at Each year we ask that every employee, tion consult about your individual situa- Clayton State. It was also a big measure of full time, part time, student or temporary, tion. You are strongly encouraged to keep revenge for the Lakers, who suffered a verify their address. As we prepare the W- a three-day food journal to get the most humiliating 84-58 defeat to West Georgia 2s for mailing, this verification will cut feedback from the consultation. Call back on Nov. 20 at the Athletics and down on the number of mailing errors that (678) 466-4974 to schedule… Tuesday, Fitness Center. Bernard Fields paced we encounter. It is very easy to do with Dec. 18 - 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon, 12:30 Clayton State with 13 points off the the advent of Employee Self Service. p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 20 - 5 p.m., 5:30 bench, while senior guard Michael Sloan Simply go to the HR webpage at p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. scored 12 points. In the first of two http://adminservices.clayton.edu/ohr/ess/. straight showdowns against fellow There are links for training on setting up Staff Council Division II Top 10 programs, the Clayton an account if this has not been done and Staff Council is collecting donations to State Laker women’s basketball team on the use of the system. help with a couple of Clayton State fami- dropped a 73-60 decision at second- lies that may be in a time of need right ranked Delta State on Dec. 9. Shantel Public Safety now. For more information, or to donate, Ragin paced Clayton State with 13 points Effective Jan. 1, 2008, the City of Morrow contact Bob Ward or Wanda Winfield. and eight rebounds, followed by will assume primary responsibility for all Dominique Jennings with 11 points. calls for police services for Phase I of Clayton Place Apartments. University Criminal Justice personnel will respond to calls at this Clayton State University’s Mock Trial location if assistance is requested by the Association, along with students from the City of Morrow. Any calls for assistance

Miller, cont’d. from p. 2 faculty and staff of the School of Business the faculty and staff make at this universi- utation as a corporate re-engineer by received proper credit. ty is that they change forevermore the transforming Arvida through a reorgani- lives of our students. zation and reduction process, and turning As for the accomplishments of the past 10 around the Florida-based real estate com- years, they are part of the perspective of “If we took the talent, dedication and hard pany’s balance sheet – he resigned and change for this former corporate CEO. work ethic of our faculty, and came up eliminated one of the two senior positions with some quotient to measure it, it would in the company. “Turning around companies and creating be as high as any other team or organiza- huge profits is noteworthy, but this will tion I’ve been around.” “I fired myself,” he says, an action that have a much longer implication. We make brought him commendations from the a huge difference in our students’ lives – In making a name for himself in the cor- Wall Street Journal, Reader's Digest and we make a bigger difference in our stu- porate world as a “re-engineer,” Miller Harvard Magazine. “I just couldn’t justify dents lives than the Harvards and has been around some of the nation’s top me to me.” Princetons,” he says… a claim of no small companies, most notably real estate giant significance to Miller, since he holds an Arvida Company, Sperry and Hutchinson MBA from Harvard. “The difference that and Penn Central. After making his a rep- Miller, cont’d., p. 7 Campus Review December 17, 2007 Page 5

Rescusci Anne, cont’d. from p. 3

“With the development of our new “We are very thankful that these groups Custodian Nursing lab, any new equipment that we thought of us and extend hearty thanks. receive is very beneficial to student learn- We always need new equipment to keep e Of the Quarter ing,” says Dr. Lisa Eichelberger, dean of art and any donations are appreciated,” the School of Nursing. expresses Eichelberger. Delia Wilson The manikin will be on display for use in The Crawfords have been involved with the nursing lab and will be used whenev- Clayton State for the last four years and On Dec. 9, Delia er CPR recertification programs are have sponsored many events such as the Wilson was named administered. Alumni Association breakfast, golf tour- Custodian of the naments, and various programs for the Quarter at Clayton “CPR training is essential in the Health Athletic Department. State University for Care profession and this manikin will be the period from very useful in allowing students to prac- “Supporting a program such as the School October through tice the correct way to perform CPR,” of Nursing is something that will have Delia Wilson December 2007. explains Eichelberger. long term benefits and we hope that this donation will serve long term in that those Wilson works in the Cleaning Services “Anne” works by actually simulating the who receive the CPR training might one Department which has begun to make a mechanics of receiving CPR. Students are day save a life,” says Tim Crawford. name for itself with the quality of serv- able to pinch the nostrils and perform the ice it now provides. The department cur- compressions at the rate needed by a rently cleans at a Cleaning Level III and lighted instrument that is audible as well a Cleaning Level II in the areas that as visible for the learning process. Wilson is responsible for. The cleaning levels standards are established by the Association of Physical Plants Administrators which consists of Cleaning Levels I through V. Cleaning Four Present Senior Thesis at Spivey Hall Level I is the best standard that can be by Erin Fender, University Relations achieved and Cleaning Level V being the worst. The department’s goal is to Clayton State University’s Department ative writing classes with me, and I achieve a Cleaning Level II campus wide. of Language and Literature hosted its believe that their decision to write a Senior Thesis Showcase in Spivey Hall creative writing thesis stemmed not Wilson serves as a Custodian I and is on Dec. 5. Graduating seniors Marquita only from their love of writing but also solely responsible for the President’s Cheeley, Jasmine Johnson, Megan from their desire to craft a work in Suite, Provost’s Suite, and the remaining Lawrimore and Scott Roberts made pre- which they could apply the writing areas of the first and second floors of the sentations. technique they have studied in these Baker Center. She has been comple- classes,” says Byrd. mented by the President and others on “Each student chooses a topic based on the outstanding service she provides. his/her interests, and selects a thesis Cheeley discussed her thesis entitled She works very hard each and every director who has published or taught in “Changes.” Johnson presented her the- night ensuring all of her detailed clean- this area of the student’s interest,” says sis “Perspectives,” and Roberts his the- ing assignments have been accom- Dr. Gwendolyn Jones. sis, “The Life and After Life of Joseph plished. She is a team player and has never Marques.” hesitated to pitch in to help and motivate “Megan asked me to direct her thesis, other members of the custodial staff. and I’m very glad she did; it has been a “The senior thesis showcase is a great A Custodian requires traits such as privilege to work with her. She has way for each graduating student to dis- dependability, attention to detail, adapt- agreed to let me use her thesis as a pos- play their work, which is to me the ability, initiative, and dedication to ful- itive example for future students,” says result of years of study,” says Byrd. fill the duties in a demanding Cleaning Jones. Lawrimore’s thesis was entitled “And the showcase is above all a cele- Services Department; Wilson posses all “Inviting the Soul to Wander.” bration of the mind, talent, and work of of these qualities. She is easy going and our students.” very approachable and this fosters a great Dr. Brigitte Byrd is the thesis director relationship with superiors and peers alike. for Cheeley, Johnson, and Roberts. “Delia is one of a kind, and I am proud “Over the last two years, Marquita, that she is on our team,” says Custodial Jasmine, and Scott took multiple cre- Manager Donald West. Campus Review Page 6 December 17, 2007 Photo Credit: Erin Fender

Commencement, cont’d. from p. 1

4 – Appreciation of human values Chamber of Commerce and has been Business. Third, students, you are remark- 5 – Spiritual depth – having good moral involved with the Boy Scouts of America able, you are incredible in juggling con- and spiritual character for most of his life. flicting demands. You are committed, and tenacious in your drive for an education. Born concluded his address by challeng- Miller recalled that, when he was first ing the graduates to, “have minds that offered the position as dean of the School “To close, let me ask you one favor. Don’t think, hands that are willing to work, and of Business at Clayton State in 1997, his forget the feeling of pride you have now.” hearts that love one another.” first thought was, “what a great way to give back what life has given me.” However, Miller is nothing if not a realist. Currently an emeritus member of the He also told the graduates that there Board of Trustees of the Clayton State And Miller did indeed “give back” to would be times when people would doubt University Foundation, Born and his wife, Clayton State, while also learning a few them, or that they would be told that they Ruby, have two daughters, Deborah and things himself. couldn’t do something. He had an answer Mary, and two grandchildren. A lifetime for that situation as well. resident of Rex, Ga., Born has been previ- “There are three lessons I’ve learned at ously honored many times by local, state Clayton State,” he said, in his final “Look naysayers in the eye and tell them, and national associations for his public address at Clayton State. “First, the `the heck I can’t, I’m a graduate of service and business expertise. He has University’s faculty and staff are dedicat- Clayton State University.’” also held many leadership positions in ed, talented, collegial individuals all with civic and religious organizations. A past the goal of providing students with a qual- No speaker at any Clayton State director of the Atlanta Chamber of ity education. Second, the School of Commencement in the past 10 years has Commerce and the United Way, he also Business faculty and staff are remarkable. ever gotten a bigger response from the served as president of the Clayton County They have re-invented the School of graduates. Campus Review December 17, 2007 Page 7

Miller, cont’d. from p. 4

At the time he left Arvida, Miller was uncharted waters. They’re doing some- As Miller prepares to return to the corpo- quoted as saying that he hoped he would thing that hasn't been done before. To be a rate world his goal is to work 50 percent someday be “helping [another] company part of that was intriguing to me.” of the time and catch up with family (he restructure.” Indeed, the Journal speculat- and Mary have five grandchildren under ed at that time that, “no one believes Mr. Ten years later, Miller’s take on Clayton the age of five) and friends and to travel Miller – a former Marine with an M.B.A. State is maybe the only thing that hasn’t the remaining time. from Harvard University – will be on the changed. street for long.” “I’m not leaving Clayton State – I’m “Clayton State is poised for greatness, we going to another job. I’m going to work as However, even the Journal couldn’t have need to seize the opportunity,” he says. a director on the boards of several compa- anticipated the street Miller would take, “We’ve created a demand. We can move nies and advise a couple of CEOs as their bringing his re-engineering skills and pas- forward boldly. This university can com- companies go through positive growth sion for change to Clayton State pete effectively because of the commit- change. It’s possible but not probable that University. Following a two-year search ment of our faculty and staff. We care I would go back full time to take over a for a new dean for the School of Business, about the needs of our community. We company. I wouldn’t do it for money, I’d Clayton State made an unconventional respond to the needs of our community. do it if the jazz was enticing,” he explains choice, a Harvard MBA with an uncon- That’s out niche. Accessibility and the as he prepares to turn the School of ventional corporate background. Since caring nature of our faculty and staff are Business over to former Associate Dean universities typically look within the aca- always mentioned by our students and our Dr. Jacob Chacko, and as he reflects on demic community for their leaders, some alumni. That’s our niche.” the benefits of change. wondered why Clayton State chose a businessman who had spent 11 years When talking specifically about the “When we started what seems like 100 (1980-84 and 1987-96) helping steer School of Business, Miller, as is his wont, years ago, the reasons we talked about Arvida through a series of dramatic credits his team for making change hap- reinventing the school were: first, to bet- changes -- from a subsidiary of Penn pen. ter prepare our students for successful Central, through a leveraged buyout, to an careers and lives, and, second, to insure immensely profitable (1994 profits of $50 “The team all came in with a commitment the companies in our market would be million) and completely restructured to teaching and remaining current in their able to hire graduates who had the neces- operation. fields… to serving their profession and sary tools and skills to help those compa- their community,” he says of his faculty. nies,” he says. “I take a lot of pride in my Miller, seeing an opportunity to effect “We set a high goal – re-invention through career in that the person to whom I passed change and do good in a field he knew AACSB accreditation. the baton was able to do the job better was important, said it was a good fit all- than I. Jacob is going to take the school to around. “Our curriculum is totally updated based a higher place than I ever could. The best on the input of the community. Our facul- is yet to be for the School of Business. “Talking with the deans, the administra- ty has regular meetings with professionals Jacob with this team is going to go great tive council, the faculty and the staff, I in their fields to get input on what our cur- places, and that makes me very proud. saw Clayton State as an institution whose riculum should be. The faculty have That’s Bud’s legacy.” time has come,” he said in 1997. “It has reached out and embraced this concept. reached critical mass... going into They’ve done a remarkable job.”

Milner, cont’d. from p. 3

Upcoming plans include offering pro- University community,” expresses for Nike Athletics, and was a gold grams for international students, Milner. medalist on the 1995 World “move-in” day for on campus housing, Championship 4x100 relay team in a family welcome weekend and sopho- Milner is an alumnus of the University of Goteborg, Sweden. more success initiatives. Illinois where she earned both her B.A. in speech and communication and her “As Clayton State University continues “First impressions are lasting impres- Masters of Education degree. Milner was to grow, the Department of Orientation sions; therefore, we strive for excel- a student athlete in track and field and was and New Student Programs will suc- lence in building and maintaining posi- a 15-time All American at Illinois. She cessfully position itself to meet the tive relationships with students and fami- was also ranked as the ninth fasted sprint- challenges and opportunities that lies as they enter the Clayton State er in the world as a professional athlete growth brings,” states Milner. Campus Review Page 8 December 17, 2007 Tutoring Blitz Helps Students Reach Their Full Potential by Erin Fender, University Relations

The Center for Academic Success at Clayton State University hosted a two day tutoring blitz on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 to pre- pare weary students for final exams.

The tutoring blitz was set up for students to drop in with tables set up all around the center for different academic subjects. Peer, staff, and faculty members were on hand to help tutor during this event. The center saw hundreds of students searching for review and to cover areas of weakness prior to final exams.

“The Center for Academic Success has helped me to achieve my goal of bringing Photo Credit: Erin Fender my knowledge up to my expectations and the tutoring blitz is a great help to every- Peer tutors are a great help at this time and Tutoring blitzes have been around one in preparation for final exams,” said it is much appreciated. “Our peer tutors Clayton State since fall 2003 and these student Eunice Banks. are students themselves who are donating have helped students to realize the Center their time and at the same time are prep- for Academic Success is a place on cam- Assistant Director Kathy Garrison and ping for their own final exams,” said Dr. pus that is available and wants to see stu- Administrative Specialist JoAnn Mark Daddonna, director of the Center for dents thrive. Quattlebaum worked hard to coordinate Academic Success. the tutoring blitz. The event is a time for “Our goal is to make the center a positive students to relax, receive free tutoring, “I see this as an opportunity to give back place and to help Clayton State Students and final exam study tips. The center host- and to help them to academic success,” reach their full potential,” said Daddona. ed light refreshments both days and also said Natalie Gilchrist a peer tutor who free chair massages. helps in areas of math and critical thinking.

Photo Credit: Erin Fender Campus Review December 17, 2007 Page 9 Clayton State University Students Impress Two Non Profit Organizations by Erin Fender, University Relations

Clayton State University students in Dr. ate ideas based on their particular needs,” tology bridge program to the Forest Susan Rashid Horn’s Writing for Non- explains Rashid Horn. Park Street School in conjunction with profits course impressed representa- the Beauty College of America and tives from the Forest Park Street School Students were broken into five groups to Forest Park High School. and Kinship Care Resource Center with develop the grant proposals for the two grant proposals this semester. non-profit organizations. Three groups Marquita Cheeley, Ameya Howard and came up with unique proposals for the Jasmine Johnson worked together to This course involved a great deal of Forest Park Street School, while two present a culinary arts program to part- time and research working on grant groups worked together to create print and ner with the American Culinary proposals for real clients by working to electronic materials having an overall “look” Federation and the Forest Park Street present written and oral presentations. to brand Kinship Care Resource Center. School.

“Each group met with the representa- Nyisha Nelson, Rasia Middleton, Tasha Non Profit, cont’d., p. 10 tives from each organization to gener- Paige and Tiffany Hill presented a cosme-

Fayette, cont’d. from p. 1 man of the Fayette County Development Authority.

“The process was in its embryo stage in the 80s,” added Pat Murphy, chair-elect of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. “This is the next big step. You’ll be surprised at the number of potential students out there.”

Actually, Clayton State officials might not be all that surprised at the number of potential students. The University has been directly involved with providing higher education in Fayette County since opening its first Fayette Center across the street from the Fayette County Photo Credit: Erin Fender Courthouse in Fayetteville in 1995. And, a second temporary Fayette Center was opened in the Peachtree City Tennis Center in October 2002. In both cases, the “Fayette County should be congratulated Clayton State University – Fayette, University was providing continuing edu- for its efforts in bringing the Fayette Harden also referenced the University’s cation courses, but Clayton State officials Center here,” said Clayton State President previous efforts in the county, saying, have long known of the demand for high- Dr. Thomas K. Harden in his opening “This is bigger, this is grander, this is er education in the county. remarks. “We are where we want to be. tremendously exciting to me.” We anticipate being in this facility for “We’ve offered classes in many venues in some time, but we also anticipate eventu- While the Board of Regents of the Fayette County,” noted Clayton State ally outgrowing this facility. University System of Georgia has initially Provost and Vice President of Academic approved degree programs in Psychology, Affairs Dr. Sharon Hoffman in her “We’re lighting a lamp tonight. We’re Administrative Management, Technology remarks during the dedication. “We’ve going to keep that lamp burning.” Management and the Master of Business both been persistent from 1995, and today Administration for Clayton State is just the beginning. We think we’ll out- In estimating that eventually as many as grow this facility.” 1000 students may use the present Fayette, cont’d., p. 10 Campus Review Page 10 December 17, 2007

Clayton State University Faculty Council 2007-2008

Back Row: Gary May; Christie Burton; Deborah Gritzmacher; Wendy Burns-Ardolino; Alexander Hall; Betty Glenn (Faculty Council Secretary) Front Row: Kathryn Kemp; Susan Copeland Henry; Antoinette Miller; Lillian Parker; Sherry King; Joan Taylor; Weihu Hong Sitting: Lari Arjomand; President Thomas Harden (Faculty Chair); Russell Porter (Faculty Council Chair); Margaret Thompson

Not Present: Byron Jeff; David Williams; Ron Jackson (Past Faculty Council Chair); Rosemary Fischer; Stephen Burnett (Faculty Council Vice-Chair); Provost Sharon Hoffman Photo Credit: Erin Fender (Faculty Vice-Chair)

CIMS and Arts & Sciences Sponsor Local Families in Need

For several years, the College of Information and Mathematical Sciences (CIMS) has spon- sored a large family in need during the holidays. When Assistant Professor of Mathematics Mary R. Hudachek-Buswell learned some 300 chil- dren went unsponsored last year, she, on behalf of CIMS, issued an “Angel Challenge” to the College of Arts & Sciences.

Together, the two colleges sponsored 14 chil- dren from seven families. Pictured at right are the many presents purchased from Kohl’s in Fayetteville. The presents were packaged for delivery last week, just in time for the holiday season. Photo Credit: Erin Fender

Fayette, cont’d. from p. 9 Non Profit, cont’d. from p. 9

University – Fayette, courses for all of the Mack Watson, Monique Faulkner, Eric Patrina Knight, Kelly McClendon and University’s undergraduate majors will be Simmons and Carol Parrish also presented Selamawit Mekonnen worked together to available starting in January, says to the Forest Park Street School on after present a website as well as marketing Assistant Vice President of Academic school and Prevention PLUS programs. materials to the Kinship Care Resource Outreach Dr. Kevin Demmitt, a Fayette Center. County resident, who also notes that “I have worked with lots of professionals Clayton State University – Fayette will and these students have the skills. The Kinship Care coordinator Angel Burda provide students access to admissions and outcomes of the proposals are far above was pleased as well with the students’ financial aid counselors, along with other my expectations,” says Marybeth Leavell, hard work. student services. executive director for the Forest Park Street School. “It feels like Christmas,” she says excited- “We’re targeting nontraditional students ly. The two groups worked together to who have some college credits and high Leavell will choose from one proposal to ensure fluidity through the print and web school juniors and seniors who are quali- present for a grant this January and plans designs. The recreation room at the center fied to take joint-enrollment college to use the other two proposals later in the had recently been painted and to keep a courses,” he adds. “I relish this opportuni- upcoming year. Leavell was very pleased consistent look, the students chose those ty to bring this university I love together with the students’ hard work that she has colors to use with their marketing design. with my hometown.” extended the offer for internships within her organization. “I am so proud of what the students have Bringing greetings from the University accomplished for the Forest Park Street System to the dedication was M. Allan Kelley Atkinson, Sabrina Horn, Megan School and the Kinship Care Resource Vigil, chair of the Board of Regents of the Lawrimore and Scott Roberts presented Center,” says Rashid Horn. print materials and marketing aspects to Fayette, cont’d., p. 11 the Kinship Care Resource Center. Campus Review December 17, 2007 Page 11 Three-Game Winning Streak Snapped Trivia Time by Lee Wright, Sports Information

The Clayton State Laker men’s basket- Michael Sloan paced Clayton State ball team saw its three-game winning with 11 points, while senior Armel by John Shiffert, University Relations streak come to a halt on Saturday night Traore Dit Nignan scored 10 points His name was Eddie Gaedel, and he as the visiting North Alabama Lions with eight rebounds. Jerome Boyd and was three feet, seven inches tall and came into the Athletics and Fitness Bernard Fields both added nine points weighed 65 pounds. And he played in a Center and took an 83-66 victory over off the bench for the Lakers. game. the Lakers. The defeat evens Clayton State at 4-4 overall. For North Alabama (8-4), Kenny The date was Aug. 19, 1951, and St. Johnson scored 25 points on 10-for-11 Louis Browns owner was The Lakers came into the game with shooting from the free throw line, fol- celebrating the birthday of his major strong momentum following last lowed by Isaac Gay with 21 points on radio sponsor, Falstaff Beer, with a Saturday’s nine-point victory at West 8-for-12 shooting from the field. birthday party in Sportsman’s Park. As Georgia, while North Alabama was part of the fun prior to the game, he pre- reeling from a two-game losing skid. Clayton State is off for the holiday sented Browns’ manager But the Lions shot 47 percent from the break. The Lakers return to action on with a huge birthday cake, out of which field in both halves and were an impres- Dec. 28, playing host to St. Augustine’s popped a real, live Brownie – Eddie sive 19-for-20 from the free throw line. in the Heritage Bank Holiday Classic at Gaedel – dressed in the miniature In addition, North Alabama hurt the Athletics and Fitness Center. Browns uniform (number 1/8) that Clayton State inside with 20 second- belonged to the son of Browns’ VP Bill chance points. DeWitt.

What almost no one knew was that Veeck had also signed Gaedel to a legit- Poll, cont’d. from p. 12 imate major league contract prior to the game. So… to lead off the bottom of Clayton State, in Petersen’s fourth sea- Individually, senior forward Tonny the first against pitcher Bob Cain of the son as head coach, finished 14-4-2 Madegwa was the Peach Belt , Veeck sent Gaedel up to overall for the second-most victories in Conference co-Player of the Year, while bat. Naturally, he walked… which is a season for a Laker squad in program freshman forward Jamal Geathers was what Pearl du Monville was supposed history. In addition, Clayton State also the leading scorer in the Peach Belt and to do in James Thuber’s 1941 short won its third straight Peach Belt the Peach Belt Conference Freshman of story, “You Could Look it Up.” Veeck Conference championship and second the Year. Finally, Petersen was selected always insisted that he did not steal the Peach Belt Conference Tournament Peach Belt Conference Coach of the idea from Thurber, but that he original- championship in the last three seasons Year for the second time in the last ly got it from John McGraw, a friend of and earned its third NCAA Division II three seasons. Veeck’s father (who was president of National Tournament berth in the last the Chicago Cubs at the time) who used four seasons. to insist he was going to send the Giants’ midget mascot up to bat some day. He never did, but Bill Veeck did.

Fayette, cont’d. from p. 10 Congratulations Scott McElroy was first with the cor- Sara Wheeler! rect answer, followed by George University System, and a long time Messer and Robert Caine (no relation Fayette County resident and business- Clayton State’s Office of to pitcher Bob Cain… although his man. University Relations uncle, Howard Caine, did play Major congratulates Sara Hochstetter on “Hogan’s Heroes”). Rob “We’re making higher education more Taylor and Dina Swearngin also had accessible in Fayette County, thanks to Wheeler on her recent the correct answer. the Board of Commissioners, the graduation and thanks Development Authority and the her for a job well done. Wheeler worked as an Thus concludes “Trivia Time” for Chamber of Commerce,” he said. “This intern in University Relations for two semes- 2007. We’ll be back with the announce- is a great day for Clayton State ters writing stories for the “Campus Review” ment of the first winner of the Tom University and Fayette County.” and “The Laker Connection” magazine. Eddins Trivia Trophy in the first issue of “Campus Review” in 2008 Campus Review Page 12 December 17, 2007 Sports Lakers Fall to Defending National Champions by Lee Wright, Sports Information

attling the frigid cold New England and 82 percent from the free throw line. In strength of 12-for-14 shooting from the Bweather all weekend, the 11th-ranked addition, the Lakers also out-rebounded free throw line. Kaylie Schiavetta scored Clayton State Laker women’s basketball Southern Connecticut State 36-28. 17 points. team played its second straight Division II However, taking care of the basketball Top 10 opponent on Sunday. This time, was Clayton State’s Achilles’ Heel as the Clayton State is off for the holiday break. Clayton State came up of the short end of Lakers committed 30 turnovers. The Lakers return to action with the a 79-67 decision at 10th-ranked and Heritage Bank Holiday Classic on Dec. defending NCAA Division II National Marie St. Fort scored 21 points to pace 29-30 at the Athletics and Fitness Center. Champion Southern Connecticut State Clayton State, followed by Lisa Jackson Clayton State plays host to Lenoir-Rhyne University. with 18 points and nine rebounds. Shantel on Dec. 29 and Fayetteville State on Dec. Ragin scored 11 points and dished out five 30. The defeat drops Clayton State to 5-3 assists, while Dominique Jennings added overall heading into the holiday break. eight points.

Clayton State had a strong game offen- For Southern Connecticut State (8-2), sively, shooting 48 percent from the field Kate Lynch scored 23 points on the

Clayton State Men Finish 22nd in Campus Review Final NSCAA Division II Top 25 Poll December 17, 2007

The NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches in the final Division II Top 25 national Editor: John Shiffert Association of America) released its final poll. Clayton State was one of two teams Writers: Erin Fender postseason Division II Top 25 poll for from the Peach Belt Conference to be Lauren Graves men’s soccer on Tuesday, and head coach ranked in the Top 25. Lander, whom the Sara Wheeler Pete Petersen’s Lakers ranked 22nd in the Lakers defeated twice in three games this nation, marking the second-highest season, finished 11th. Layout: Lauren Graves national ranking to end a season. Two Graphic Design: Lauren Graves years ago, Clayton State was ranked 12th Poll, cont’d., p. 11

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