Inside Clayton State Graduates Hear of Leadership and Lessons Learned at Commencement

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.

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