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Georgia Southern University Digital Commons@Georgia Southern Georgia Southern University Fact Books Office of Student Affairs 2010 Georgia Southern University Fact Book Georgia Southern University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/fact-book Part of the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation Georgia Southern University, "Georgia Southern University Fact Book" (2010). Georgia Southern University Fact Books. 12. https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/fact-book/12 This other is brought to you for free and open access by the Office of Student Affairs at Digital Commons@Georgia Southern. It has been accepted for inclusion in Georgia Southern University Fact Books by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons@Georgia Southern. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 2010 - 2011 FACT BOOK A MEMBER INSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTE http://services.georgiasouthern.edu/osra/factbook.htm On the Cover After an extensive two-year renovation, Hendricks Hall reopened as the new home of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (JPHCOPH) in August 2010. Originally a residence hall, the building was named for J. Walter Hendricks, principal of First District Agricultural and Mechanical School, whose mission was educating rural schoolchildren. Hendricks Hall now houses a state-of-the-art Public Health Core Laboratory and the College’s four centers of study: the Center for Rural Health and Research, the Center for Survey Research and Health Information, the Center for Biostatistics and the Center for Addiction Recovery. In addition to office spaces for faculty and staff, Hendricks hosts workrooms for graduate assistants, classrooms, computer laboratories and seminar/conference rooms. It is also home to the Public Health Library and the International Chinese Statistical Association. The JPHCOPH provides a pathway for the application of best practices in public health and healthcare systems for rural communities in the state and around the globe. The College is focused on preventing health problems before they occur by promoting healthy lifestyles, healthy communities and healthy environments through workforce development, service and research. Originally established as the Jiann-Ping Hsu School of Public Health in 2004, the school was made possible through a generous donation by biostatistics professor Karl Peace in memory and honor of his late wife, Dr. Jiann-Ping Hsu. It was the first school of public health in the University System of Georgia, transitioning to College status in 2006. The JPHCOPH offers several degree programs including: a Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.), a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) in biostatistics, community health, environmental health sciences, epidemiology or health policy and management; and a Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) in biostatistics, public health leadership or community health behavior and education. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT POST OFFICE BOX 8033 STATESBORO, GEORGIA 30460-8033 TELEPHONE (912) 478-5211 FAX (912) 478-0598 TDD (912) 478-1454 From the President Georgia Southern University is pleased to present our 2010-11 Fact Book for your use. This publication has been designed to provide you with an overview of the University’s progress during the past academic year. During the 2010-2011 academic year, Georgia Southern once again saw an increase in student interest, applications, and enrollment. This past year, the University celebrated its largest enrollment with a Fall 2010 student population of 19,691 students. Georgia Southern’s freshman class once again achieved an average SAT score of more than 1100. In addition, the University’s graduate enrollment, which included students pursuing their degree on campus and online, reached an all-time high. Georgia Southern continues to earn accolades for its achievements including being recognized by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. I am particularly pleased that the University was ranked the fourth most popular university in the country based on yield by U.S. News & World Report. Georgia Southern is not only providing an outstanding student-centered education, but has been consistently been recognized nationally for its efforts. It is clear that Georgia’s large-scale, small-feel research university is not only growing in size, but in quality as well. I would like to thank the many individuals and departments at the University for their contributions to the Fact Book. Their efforts continue to make publishing this critical information possible. If you have any questions or suggestions of how we might improve this publication, please contact the Office of Strategic Research and Analysis by calling 912- 478-5218 or by e-mailing: [email protected] Sincerely, Brooks Keel, Ph.D. President A UNIT OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION Georgia Southern University Fact Book 2010 – 2011 1 From the Editor This twenty-first edition of the Georgia Southern University Fact Book provides a point of reference for your convenience. It is based on Fall census data and where appropriate fiscal year data, as well as historical data in selected cases. In addition to the general information about Georgia Southern University, its history and its progress, this book provides data on our students, faculty and staff, and services. Many people on campus offered their time, expertise, and information in the preparation of this document. It could not have been completed without their support. We believe this document will provide you with another path by which to understand the complexity of Georgia Southern University. We welcome your comments! Paul Wilver, Assistant Director, Decision Support Systems and Project Lead Strategic Research and Analysis Office of Strategic Research and Analysis Staff Dr. Jayne Perkins Brown, Associate Vice President Dr. Mike Jordan, Associate Director, Assessment Mary Poe, Research Analyst II Laura Dorick, Research Analyst Patrick Roberts, Research Analyst Pat Bonner, Administrative Secretary Georgia Southern University Fact Book 2010 – 2011 2 Table of Contents From the President ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 From the Editor ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………..….3 2010 – 2011 Year Highlights ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Summary of Facts – Fall 2010 .......................................................................................................................................... 9 General Information Profile of Georgia Southern University ....................................................................................................................... 10 Vision .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Mission Statement ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 Administration The University System of Georgia .............................................................................................................................. 12 The Board of Regents................................................................................................................................................. 13 Regents’ Central Office Administrative Personnel ..................................................................................................... 13 Georgia Southern University Organization ................................................................................................................. 14 Presidents of the Institution ........................................................................................................................................ 17 Admissions Admission Standards – Beginning Freshman ............................................................................................................ 18 College Preparatory Curriculum Requirements for Beginning Freshman Admission, Fall 2010 ............................... 18 Applications for Admission Into the Fall Terms Indicated ........................................................................................... 19 Distribution of SAT Scores for Fall Term Beginning Freshmen ................................................................................. 20 Average SAT Scores of Beginning Freshmen Compared to University System Four-Year Institutions and State/National Averages ............................................................................................................................................. 21 Average Composite SAT Scores of University System of Georgia Beginning Freshmen – 4 Year Schools ............. 22 Enrollment by Georgia High Schools of Beginning Freshmen, Fall 2010 .................................................................. 23 Undergraduate In-Transfer Students, Fall Terms ......................................................................................................

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