February 25, 2008

Vol. 40 No. IV Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community February 25, 2008

International Education Having a President’s Message Record-Breaking Year at Clayton State By John Shiffert, University Relations You may have Dr. Robert Welborn, in addition to his another record-breaking year in the recently read or position as a professor of History and one 2007/2008 academic year. heard the news that of Clayton State University’s longest- the Clayton County tenured faculty members, has also been “We have had another record breaking Public Schools may the heart and soul of the University’s year, both in total numbers of students, lose its accreditation International Education programs since, total number of programs, number of fac- from the Southern well before the Turn of the Century, when ulty teaching abroad, and numbers of stu- Association of he was initially Clayton State’s Study dents in new destinations,” he says, pretty President Harden Colleges and Abroad Coordinator. much covering the entire international Schools (SACS). program. “We have four of our own pro- In fact, Welborn was the first Clayton grams this year, up from three last year. It is important to understand that State faculty member to lead tour groups As of 2004, we had none of our own pro- Clayton State is not in jeopardy of los- abroad, originally through the Continuing grams. In 2005, we did our first Clayton ing its accreditation. Please do not con- Education Division’s Travel Abroad pro- State study abroad program. In 2006 we fuse the two completely separate enti- gram in 1980. did two, 2007 -- three, and in 2008 we are ties: Clayton State University and the doing four.” Clayton County Public Schools Now serving as the University’s director (CCPS). of International Education, Welborn is For the 2007/200 academic year, which pleased to report that the University’s runs from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008, Message, cont’d., p.7 growing international programs will have Intl. ed., cont’d., p.5

Inside A Grant Brings Smiles Departments: To Clayton State University By Erin Fender, University Relations Life’s Transitions ...... 5 Across the Campus ...... 8 The Clayton State University Foundation The objective of the grant was to become Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!...... 8 recently received a $40,000 grant from the a source of financial assistance in the ren- Trivia Time ...... 15 Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation, ovation of the dental hygiene clinic, Sports ...... 16 managed by Wachovia Trust. The grant, which had previously undergone no major for the Clayton State Department of renovations since its opening. The renova- Dental Hygiene, was written by Director tions have been identified as a campus In This Issue: of Development Reda Rowell for the priority. Aside from updating the clinic Clayton State University Foundation. with new technology, the clinic is in need CPS Nominates Six for Goal. . .2 Rowell worked collaboratively with of more work stations to accommodate Allan Vigil Honored by Ford. . .2 Tamara W. Patridge, assistant vice presi- the growing program and increased Kemp Writing History of dent of nonprofit and philanthropic serv- demand. Clayton County...... 3 ices for Wachovia Trust. NEDAW...... 3 The clinic allows students to gain hands- The Philosopher Kickboxer. . . . 4 “The grant will mean that we can update on experience in addition to their class- BHM Finale...... 6 our dental equipment in areas such as dig- room training. The clinic is also an impor- Avoid the Flu...... 7 ital radiography and paperless charts and tant entity serving an underserved popula- Career Expo Info...... 12 evaluation instruments which will move Deerin Honored...... 14 us into the direction of a paperless clinic,” Grant, cont’d., p.5 explains Dr. Susan Duley, head of the Department of Dental Hygiene. Campus Review Page 2 February 25, 2008 College of Professional Studies Nominates Six for GOAL 2008 Faculty members of the College of Rolle, Marketing and Merchandising, The Rotary Club is the co-sponsor of the Professional Studies at Clayton State Morrow, Ga.; and Jessica Vickson, Office 2008 Clayton State GOAL program this University have nominated six of their Administration, Peachtree City, Ga. year. students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) for 2008. The Clayton State nominees will start the GOAL winners are selected at each of the interview process with the College’s state’s 33 technical colleges as well as the Assistant Professor of Office Internal Screening Committee on four University System of Georgia institu- Administration Dr. Laveda Pullens is Thursday, Feb 21. The screening commit- tions with technical education divisions. coordinator for the University’s GOAL tee will review each of the instructors’ Clayton State University has various pro- program this year. nominations then conduct personal inter- grams of study in the College of views with the students. Professional Studies that receive DTAE GOAL, a statewide program of the funding, hence Clayton State students par- Georgia Department of Technical and The finalists will then take part in another ticipate in the GOAL competition. Adult Education (DTAE), honors excel- round of interviews and evaluations by lence in academics and leadership among representatives from local business and GOAL winners from each DTAE campus the state’s technical college students. The industry. That panel will consider the stu- will compete in Atlanta in May and one purpose of the program is to spotlight the dents’ qualities like academic achieve- will be named as the statewide GOAL outstanding achievement by students and ment, personal character, leadership abili- winner. to emphasize the importance of technical ties and enthusiasm for technical educa- education in today’s global workforce. tion. The state GOAL winner also earns the student the important responsibility of Chosen for recognition this year from The student judged most outstanding will traveling the state as an ambassador for Clayton State are: Andrita Brown, be designated as the college’s GOAL win- the entire technical college system. To Marketing and Merchandising, College ner and move on to the competition for make that travel easier, the winner also Park, Ga.; Chabree Kinloch, Marketing the state GOAL award and selection for receives a new car from Chevrolet, the and Merchandising, Jonesboro, Ga.; the DTAE’s 2008 Student of the Year. The statewide corporate sponsor of Georgia’s Arwen Mullikin, Office Administration, Clayton State GOAL winner will be GOAL program. Fayetteville, Ga.; Karen Render, Office announced on Wednesday, Mar. 12 at the Administration, Hampton, Ga.; Ahmad Clayton County Rotary Club Luncheon.

Allan Vigil Earns Ford Salute to Dealers Award Allan Vigil acknowledges he was not a As a member of the University System of fifth year as a board member of Southern star student. As it turned out, tenacity and Georgia Foundation, he contributes annu- Regional Health System, a nonprofit med- natural abilities kicked in later -- leading ally to Excellence in Education awards ical network. to business success and statewide promi- that provide scholarships and faculty nence. recognition grants. Vigil also brings busi- “You see so many things that need to be ness expertise and leadership ability to the done, but at some point you have to focus That allows the chairman of the Board of Board of Regents and to Clayton State, your efforts on areas in which you really Regents of the University System of where’s he been an active supporter since feel you can make a difference,” he Georgia (USG) and long-time member of 1983. explains. “Having a good hospital and the the Board of Trustees of the Clayton State necessary health care services contributes University Foundation to reach out to sup- For his distinguished corporate citizen- so much to making a community strong.” port students and educators at every level ship, Vigil has earned a Salute To Dealers of learning. award from Ford Motor Company. He is In the area of education, Vigil’s impact among nine North American dealer prin- reaches every corner of Georgia. In 2003, “I struggled with my education, but as an cipals who received the eighth annual Gov. Sony Perdue appointed Vigil to the adult, came to realize how important edu- tribute at a ceremony held Feb. 8 in San Board of Regents, which oversees state cation is for everyone,” says the president Francisco. Honorees were selected from libraries and 35 public campuses. The and CEO of Allan Vigil Ford. “My num- among more than 6,000 dealers across the dealer has visited each university and col- ber one focus of community service is United States and Canada for exhibiting lege, “to obtain first-hand insights by education. From elementary school unparalleled dedication to their communi- touring the facilities and meeting with stu- through college, there is so much we can ties. dents, faculty and administrators. I do to encourage, mentor, and support our became aware of what a vital role is filled children, our schools and our teachers.” In addition to energetic involvement with Vigil puts that commitment into action education, medical care is another area of with donations of his time and resources. interest for Vigil. The Ford dealer is in his Vigil, cont’d., p. 6 Campus Review February 25, 2008 Page 3 Clayton State National Eating Disorders History Professor Awareness Week at Clayton State

Authoring History The Clayton State University School of You Look Is Not Who You Are?” will be Nursing, Department of Recreation and shown. Additionally, participants will be Of Clayton County Wellness, Department of Dental Hygiene encouraged to discuss how messages from By John Shiffert, University Relations and the Office of Counseling Services are the media influence their own personal joining together to sponsor programs in body image. A free lunch will be provided conjunction with the 21st National Eating on a first come, first served basis. Clayton State University Associate Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW), Professor of History Dr. Kathryn W. Feb. 24 to Mar. 1. The “Love Your Body Fair” will be held Kemp is hard at work on another book on Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the project. Sponsored by the National Eating Commons area of the James M. Baker Disorders Association (NEDA), this is the Center featuring free screenings, give- The author of "God's Capitalist, Asa nation’s largest eating disorders outreach aways, door prizes and much more. Candler of Coca-Cola," the highly- effort. During the week, hundreds of vol- acclaimed biography of the Coca-Cola unteer activists across the country will “We’ll celebrate our bodies and the founder, Kemp is currently writing a his- partner with NEDA to help individuals in `Genes We Are In!’” says Chance. tory of Clayton County that will be pub- their communities to “Embrace Their lished this summer as a coffee table book Genes.” Also on Feb. 27 will be a free Belly by Historic Jonesboro/Clayton County as Dancing Class for women from 6 p.m. to “Historic Clayton County: The Locally, the offices of Counseling 8 p.m. in the gym of the University’s Sesquicentennial History.” Services, Recreation and Wellness, and Athletic & Fitness Center the Departments of Dental Hygiene and It’s a project that Kemp, herself a Clayton Nursing are collaborating to bring aware- “Come and celebrate your body with a County resident, describes as “interest- ness to Clayton State and the local com- professional belly dancer from one of ing,” in part because of the source materi- munity. Programming will include partic- Atlanta’s premier dance studios,” says als she has been using, and in part because ipation in the annual Great Jeans Chance. “The class will include an of the much different Clayton County Giveaway, which is NEDA’s signature instructional overview of the history and they show. event for the national awareness week, artistic expression of belly dancing. Come used to reinforce the message “Embrace early, space is limited.” “Just lately, I have been working in a Your Genes, Wear Jeans that Fit the scrapbook of Clayton County that was TRUE You.” The event asks participants While the 2008 key message of National made about 1950 or ‘51; it has photos of to bring in old pairs of jeans because too Eating Disorders Awareness Week high- two-thirds of Jonesboro's three-man often individuals struggle against their lights the fact that body size and shape are police force, and their one and only patrol natural, genetically influenced size just to strongly influenced by biological factors, car, plus a view of Jodeco Road as a coun- fit into that pair of “skinny jeans” in the it also calls attention to some of the new try lane paved in gravel,” she says. Also back of their closets. discoveries surrounding the role of genet- included in the scrapbook are such forgot- ics in the development of eating disorders ten Clayton County enterprises as a “Fighting your natural size and shape can and supports the fact that eating disorders Shetland pony farm. Of course, Clayton lead to unhealthy dieting practices, poor are serious illnesses, not choices. County also once had a flourishing dairy body image, and even eating disorders,” Everyday researchers are discovering farm in the Morrow/Lake City area… it’s says Elaina Chance, assistant director, more about the influence of genetics and now the site of Clayton State University. Outreach and Prevention, for Clayton finding that while environmental factors State’s Office of Counseling Services. may pull the trigger, but genetics loads the “Writing is part of the work of a universi- gun. ty professor, but I am also a Clayton Bins for donating jeans will be placed in County resident, so this project for the academic buildings throughout the For information about eating disorders Historic Jonesboro/Clayton County Clayton State campus. Other planned pro- and other NEDAW events, please contact organization gives me the opportunity to grams for Clayton State are: Tera Watkins ([email protected]) or make a contribution to the community Chance ([email protected]). where I live,” she adds. “Lunch and Learn” Workshop for Clayton State students, faculty and staff on Feb. 26 in room TEC 118 on the University’s Technology Building from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. A video presentation of “How Campus Review Page 4 February 25, 2008 President of Clayton State Philosophy Club Wins NCSAA Muay Thai Kickboxing National Championship By Erin Fender, University Relations Clayton State University student Michael Graduation is nearing for Hobgood -- Hobgood won the National Combat spring 2008 -- and with that many things Sports Amateur Association (NCSAA) will change for him. He will marry his Muay Thai Kickboxing National fiancé this summer. He also plans to con- Championships on Feb. 15, in tinue his military career with the U.S. Washington, D.C. Army. All of this will mean his retirement from Muay Thai kickboxing. “The competition is an adrenaline high, it’s an empowering feeling,” says “I'm very excited about winning, but retir- Hobgood who is also currently a sergeant ing and giving up a huge chunk of my life in the U.S. Army. was rather sad. But that win put the per- fect capstone on my career, I've done Hobgood is also the president of the more than I ever thought I could, and I Clayton State Philosophy Club. After rest- have no regrets about it,” says Hobgood. ing up and flying back home from his kickboxing championship, on Saturday “I do not like to sit still, I just don’t know Feb. 16 he participated in the inaugural Above: Hobgood with championship belt what to with myself. I prefer to stay active Southeast Philosophy Conference held at whether it is physically or mentally,” he Clayton State. He presented his research national competition, but this year he won says of his joint athletic and philosophical on “Boots on the (Philosophical) Ground: and took home the hand-made champion interests. Human Nature According to a Solider.” belt. Hobgood is a history major with a minor Hobgood became interested in mixed “My fiancé, Kim, has been very support- in philosophy and currently has a 3.53 martial arts when a friend in the army ive, as have my parents. My dad encour- grade point average. In his spare time, he needed a sparring partner. He began train- ages me and my mom hopes that I come does like to read military history as well ing in 2001; however it was not until out alive,” he explains with a bit of as biographies and also likes to play video December 2005 that he began competing humor. games. in mixed martial arts. He has participated in 76 fights and has held eight titles. The light of his life is his fiancé Kim’s “I'm 26 years old and a national champion daughter, Lauren, who he says he is with my health still intact. I'm living up to Hobgood retired from mixed martial arts thankful to have in his life everyday. my promise; I always said I would leave in February 2007 and began Muay Thai Hobgood looks forward to being with the sport on my terms rather than get kickboxing. He won the 2007 and 2008 Kim and Lauren full time – they are cur- tossed aside when the sport was done with Georgia State and Southeast Regional rently separated while they both are in me,” he says. titles. Last year he placed third at the school.

Shontelle Thrash Performs One- Person Show, “The Journey” at Clayton State on Feb. 28 Clayton State University Adjunct “The Journey,” written by Dorothy Myles, Women are said to be the backbone of Instructor of Theatre Shontelle Thrash is a play that tells the beginning of a every family. The black nation is no will be performing her one-person show, nation of people in a country without a exception,” states Thrash’s website, “The Journey” in the Clayton State legacy to remember, following four black www.shontellethrash.com. Theatre (room G132 of the Arts & women through moments in time, begin- Sciences Building) at 6 p.m. on Thursday, ning in Africa, and going from slavery to Feb. 28. Thrash’s performance is free and the hope of freedom. open to the public. “No pictures, no fortunes, no roots that “This is an especially theatrical piece for were not tainted by another nation’s seed. Black History Month,” comments Imposed upon in every way; no dawn to Clayton State Theatre Director Phillip follow a new day -- a struggle to know DePoy. where they belong when freedom rings. Campus Review February 25, 2008 Page 5

Intl. ed., cont’d. from p. 1 year Clayton State collaborated with abroad. (That’s up from six last year.) Two Albany State on this program, and this taught foreign students in faculty Clayton State will have 48 students study- year the program is strictly a Clayton exchange programs -- one in India (Dr. ing abroad… up from 44 last year. State program. Michael Tidwell from the School of Business) and one in Peru (Jean-Jacques “And this has been a very difficult year Italy Summer Study Abroad has six stu- Medastin from the College of Information economically,” Welborn notes, adding dents. and Mathematical Sciences). The that some students have had to drop out of Peruvian program is one of the very few the program due to financial considera- “That’s a record number of Clayton State where University System of Georgia pro- tions. students for this program, which has oper- fessors teach in the native language of the ated since 1999,” notes Welborn. “For the host country. The other seven Clayton Destinations for this year’s Study Abroad first time we have a Biology professor, Dr. State faculty taught Clayton State students students include: Jere Boudell, who will be teaching biolo- and students from other University gy courses in the program.” System institutions in study abroad pro- The London Maymester (May 7 to May grams… two in South Africa, three in 21, 2008) – the second year this English One Clayton State student is doing a Paris Italy, one in London and one in the Department program has been offered. Dr. Summer Study Abroad and seven will be Bahamas. Gregory McNamara will be this year's going to the Bahamas during Maymester. professor. “This is the first year of this program and Italy Honors Spring Break – also a second it is a research program aimed at Clayton year program, this one sponsored by the State Biology majors,” explains Welborn. Clayton State Honors Program. “They will be staying at a research institu- Life’s Transitions... South Africa is the biggest program in tion on San Salvador Island and snorkel- terms of the number of students – 11. It’s ing on a coral reef.” Dr. Virginia Bonner and Dr. the second year Clayton State students On the teaching side, nine Clayton State have gone to South Africa, however, last faculty members are teaching students Steve Spence welcomed the arrival of Daniel Morgan Bonner-Spence, on Jan. 28. Grant, cont’d. from p. 1 Daniel weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz. Both mother and baby are doing tion that might not otherwise be able to clinic is anticipated to increase from 2,100 afford proper dental hygiene care. to 3,000, a 30 percent increase. very well.

With the planned renovations to the dental “Updating these two areas, the digital hygiene clinic, the program anticipates an radiography and move to the paperless increase in student enrollment and will be clinic, will impact the quality of education able to admit 40 new students instead of for the dental hygiene students,” says the current 28 each year. Additionally, the Duley. number of patients served through the

Photo Credit: Erin Fender Clayton State University Foundation Board of Trustees member Lata Chinnan is now a grandmother. Her son Vikas and his lovely bride had a son on Feb. 20. Bailey Bakshi Chinnan was born at 7:55 p.m. He was 6 lbs., 5 oz. Mom and baby are healthy. Dad is thank- Photo Caption: From left to right: Dean of the College of Professional Studies Dr. Rodger Bates, Clayton State President Dr. Thomas K. Harden, Tamara W. Patridge of the Wachovia Trust, Clayton ful. State Director of Development Reda Rowell, Head of the Department of Dental Hygiene Dr. Susan Duley and Clayton State Interim Vice President of External Relations Steve Stephens. Campus Review Page 6 February 25, 2008 Clayton State to Hold Black History Month Finale February 28 By Shavaun Brewer, University Relations

Clayton State University’s Department of place throughout the month and hopefully the City of Atlanta and the U.S. Student Life is proud to announce Black inspire attendees to celebrate Black Department of Justice. Prior to her current History Month’s Finale events schedule. History during the entire year through our position, she launched “There is an `I’ in The finale will be Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in guest speaker.” Team” workshop to teach higher educa- the Commons area of the James M. Baker tion personnel conflict resolution strate- Center. This event is free to the public, however gies at the 2007 SACRAO conference. In you must RSVP to attend by contacting October 2008, she will travel to Tel Aviv, The keynote speaker of the evening will Cantey by email at LakiesaCantey@clay- Israel to assist with the international be Kim N. Carswell, chief executive con- ton.edu. SCLC Conflict Reconciliation Center. sultant/ founder of Persona Affairs, LLC, a brand imaging firm that manages public For a detailed listing of the events, please Carswell earned her Bachelors of Art service events and cause-related market- visit the Department of Student Life’s degree in communication from Georgia ing campaigns to corporations and non- homepage at http://adminservices.clay- State University, earned certification of profit organizations. With more than two ton.edu/campuslife/default.htm. From this mediation while pursing a Master of decades of operational, enrollment servic- link, click “Campus Programs” and then Science in Conflict Management degree es and training experience, Carswell con- “Black History Month.” from Kennesaw State University, and sults regularly with executives from a received Kingian Nonviolence Trainer variety of fields to help create innovative As an entrepreneur who quickly built her Certification from the University of brands for diverse audiences. own successful consulting business, Rhode Island. Carswell also assists the Southern Clayton State Assistant Director of Christian Leadership Foundation with Dr. Campus Life Lakiesa Cantey says, “we Martin Luther King Jr’s Kingian will reflect on the events that have taken Nonviolence Reconciliation training for

Vigil, cont’d. from p. 2 K. Harden. “Clayton State has been fortu- Salute To Dealers is conducted under the by the smaller schools and community nate to have Allan Vigil as a champion guidance of Edsel B. Ford II, a member of colleges.” and an advocate. He is generous with his Ford’s Board of Directors. The program time and resources, and has been a con- was launched in 2001 to demonstrate the “With Chairman Vigil’s leadership, the summate community servant, a successful company’s commitment to its thousands Board of Regents developed a strategic businessman and a committed trustee.” of dealer principals who step beyond their plan that will transform the University showroom doors to make a difference System, change Georgians’ lives and As much as he values the appreciation of where they live and work. Each honoree strengthen the state of Georgia. The community leaders, Vigil said he is espe- was recognized at a reception held Feb. 8 University System is proud to have him as cially moved by simple expressions of before the four-day National Automobile its leader,” comments USG Chancellor thanks from local schools and sports Dealers Association Convention in San Erroll B. Davis Jr.“ teams he assists – such as, “hand-drawn Francisco. pictures from children and pictures of Two decades before his high-profile role proud teams in uniform. What more could “Allan’s inspiring dedication to his neigh- in statewide education, Vigil began serv- you ask for to keep you going?” bors underscores the commitment to cor- ing the campus in Morrow, where he has porate citizenship that my great-grandfa- lived for 30 years. His long-term dedica- It is also gratifying, he added, when an ther built into the fabric of Ford Motor tion as a foundation board member at Allan Vigil Ford employee voices thanks Company more than a century ago,” Edsel Clayton State is in its 25th year. for an impact on his or her family. Ford says. “He and fellow honorees strengthen communities, set an example “He has filled numerous leadership roles “We could have been involved at their for others and bring hope to thousands of for the university, including making one child’s school or been a team sponsor and people across our country. We are very of the initial gifts towards the building of they stop to offer their appreciation,” proud of them.” Spivey Hall, recruiting the first dean of Vigil says. “I think this also makes them the School of Business, and serving for proud of the dealership and gives them an the past 20 years as a sponsor of the annu- opportunity to feel a part of what the com- al career fair,” says President Dr. Thomas pany is doing in the community.” Campus Review February 25, 2008 Page 7 Avoid the Flu -- Stop the Spread of Germs that Make You and Others Sick By Latrice Barlow, Nurse Managed Clinic Influenza is a respiratory illness that is inated with germs and then touches his caused by flu viruses. Flu symptoms usu- or her eyes, nose, or mouth. ally start to appear one to four days after the virus gets into your body. The flu is 6. Practice other good health habits. Get contagious and can be transferred to plenty of sleep, be physically active, someone else one day before symptoms manage your stress, drink plenty of flu- occur and up to five days after getting ids, and eat nutritious food. sick. The flu virus is spread mainly through respiratory droplets of coughs If You Get Sick and sneezes. Most healthy people recover from the flu http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease.htm without complications. If you are on campus and think you may have the flu Symptoms of the flu include sore throat, 1. Avoid close contact. Avoid close con- stop by the Nurse Managed Clinic for high fever, headaches, cough, muscle tact with people who are sick. When you instructions and prescriptions if neces- pains, and lethargy. are sick, keep your distance from others sary. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease.htm to protect them from getting sick, too. If you get the flu, stay home, get lots of The flu can cause added medical compli- 2. Stay home when you are sick. If possi- rest, drink plenty of liquids, and avoid cations for people in "high risk" groups, ble, stay home from work, school and using alcohol and tobacco. such as the elderly and children. errands when you are sick. You will help http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease.htm prevent others from catching your illness. There are over-the-counter (OTC) med- ications to relieve the symptoms of the Different strains of the flu emerge each 3. Cover your mouth and nose. Cover flu (but never give aspirin to children or year, meaning that flu vaccines must be your mouth and nose with a tissue when teenagers who have flu-like symptoms, altered yearly. coughing or sneezing. If no tissue is particularly fever). available cough or sneeze in your elbow. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm It may prevent those around you from Remember that serious illness from the Flu season can last anywhere from getting sick. flu is more likely in certain groups of October to May. people including people 65 and older, 4. Clean your hands. Washing your hands pregnant women, people with certain http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm often will help protect you from germs. chronic medical conditions and young children. The Centers for Disease Control recom- 5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or Consult your doctor early on for the best mends six good health habits for preven- mouth. Germs are often spread when a tion… person touches something that is contam- treatment.

Message, cont’d. from p. 1 Clayton State University is not affiliated recent report on its investigation of CCPS have we ever been, a subject of investiga- with the Clayton County Public Schools. has recommended loss of accreditation for tion by SACS, or any other accrediting We are a part of the University System of the Clayton County Public Schools. agency. Georgia and are under the governance of Although this is very disappointing, it the Board of Regents of the University does not have a direct impact on Clayton Clayton State University has several System of Georgia. The Clayton County State University. accreditations, certifications, and Public Schools system operates under the approvals from various agencies and asso- auspices of the CCPS Board of Education. Clayton State University is in good stand- ciations. Our accreditation with SACS is, ing with the Southern Association of without a doubt, the most important. The The Clayton County Public Schools sys- Colleges and Schools. We were awarded faculty, staff and administration of tem has been under investigation by our most recent reaffirmation of accredi- Clayton State University will continue to SACS-CASI (Council on Accreditation tation by the Commission on Colleges, insure that the University provides quality and School Improvement), which is the the component of SACS that deals with education in all ways to protect our status component of SACS that deals with ele- colleges and universities, after a routine with SACS. mentary and secondary education. SACS’ 10-year review, in 2004. We are not, nor Campus Review Page 8 February 25, 2008 Across the Campus...

=Athletics Integrative Studies in Georgia Conference hosted by the The Clayton State men’s basketball team Women’s History Month is University of Georgia’s Institute on split four decisions over the past two celebrated/recognized in many ways. Women’s Studies. Dr. Donna McCarty weeks, to remain at .500 on the year (12- However, only the Barnes & Noble outlet presented “The Annual Faculty 12). The Lakers lost to Augusta State (75- on Mt. Zion Boulevard in Morrow will Evaluation Conference: An Opportunity 65) and North Georgia (76-70) and feature the author of a unique new book to Promote Success” at the annual meet- defeated Georgia Southwestern (63-38) for Women’s History Month. Clayton ing of the Association of Heads of and Armstrong Atlantic State (61-55). State University Assistant Professor & Department of Psychology on Nov. 16. Coordinator of Integrative Studies & **** Women's Studies Dr. Wendy A. Burns- **** Ardolino will be at the Barnes & Noble on The Clayton State Laker men’s track and Mt. Zion from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Clayton State’s Chapter of Psi Chi (the field team finished up the indoor regular Thursday, Mar. 13 for what can only be National Honor Society in Psychology), season on solid note last Saturday at the called an event. Burns-Ardolino will be along with the Psychology Department, Chick-fil-A Invitational at North giving a reading of her new book, “Jiggle: recently co-sponsored the first-ever Carolina. The Lakers had a total of five (Re)Shaping American Women,” fol- Psychology Graduate School Fair at Top 10 finishes and set two school records lowed by a discussion and a book signing. Clayton State. Dr. Erica Gannon, the fac- at the meet. Senior Eric Simmons record- ulty advisor for Psi Chi, reports that there ed two top 10 finishes. He placed second Psychology was enthusiastic feedback form both stu- in the 400-meter dash in 49.30 seconds Dr. Antoinette Miller traveled to Buffalo dents and program representatives, and and fourth in the 200-meter dash in 22.35 on Oct. 5 to present the poster “Geeky the fair will now be an annual event. seconds. In addition to Simmons, Clayton Science Fairs: Mock Poster Sessions as State had two top 10 finishers in the Capstone Exercises” at the National University System of Georgia 5,000-meter run – Anthony Aguilar fin- Center for Case Study Teaching in This week's issue of Legislative Update ished sixth in a school-record time of Science annual Case Conference. Miller has been posted and is available for down- 15:55.50, while Au Nguyen placed eighth also attended the International Society for loading at http://www.usg.edu/pubs/lu/. in 16:04.60. Tim Moran had the other top Exploring Teaching and Learning’s annu- Back issues of the newsletter are also 10 finish for Clayton State by placing al meeting in Atlanta on Oct. 12, present- available there. 10th in the 60-meter dash in 7.04. ing “Let’s Play House! Problem-Based Freshman Walid Berkhedle finished 11th Learning in Psychology (and other cours- in the mile run, recording a school-record es).” Dr. Celeste Walley-Jean spoke on Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! time of 4:24.16. Oct. 13 at the Inaugural Women and Girls Business Etiquette Dinner & Effective Networking Harry S. Downs Center Dr. David Ludley Helped to For Continuing Education Tuesday, April 1, 2008 “Connect the Dots” for Chick-fil-a, Inc. 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Purchase advance tickets for $15 On Tuesday, Feb. 12, Dr. David Ludley, The whole setting was linked to Ludley’s Office of Career Services, professor of Art History and English, presentation, with Seurat projections, as Student Center, Suite 250 gave a very well-received presentation well as Seurat placemats, paintsets, mag- Space is limited to 40 participants only before the national marketing division of nets, etc., at every table. One of Ludley’s Chick-fil-A, Inc. former students, alumna Jenny Kilgore, is now one of their top marketing strate- Atlanta Area Career Fairs (Information As a lead-in to a day spent on discussing gists…and thought of him. purposes only; No affiliation with Clayton the new national organizational plan for State) Chick-fil-A. Ludley addressed the company in downtown Atlanta with a lecture VIRTUAL JOB FAIR on Georges Seurat, the French Monday, Feb. 25 - Friday, Feb. 29 Neoimpressionist, who painted exclu- (24-hours a day) sively with dots. Ludley lectured them on This week-long online recruiting event the need to “connect the dots” and “con- will showcase jobs from entry level to top nect with people,” which eventually led management into their “connecting the dots” with Graduating Seniors and Alumni their national organizational strategy. need apply at Dr. David Ludley www.WorkforceCentralFlorida.com/jobfair. Campus Review February 25, 2008 Page 9 Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! Job and Internship Search: AKZO NOBEL COATINGS, INC. 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Office Depot Ordering OK By Row Anderson, Procurement After meeting with our Office Depot ago. The letter will explain all of this Got News? account and district sales representatives, information. We can also continue to use we can continue to order office supplies our p-card for in store purchases with tax through them under the U.S. exemption and same discounts as online. Communities contract. We may get better discounts on supply items with the One of the big issues that we have with exception of copier paper, however, Office Depot is their delivery service. Office Depot is working on better value They have assured us that this will be pricing for paper under this contract. corrected. We explained to Office Depot that it is an unacceptable practice for Ordering through Office Depot will be delivery after 5 p.m. and having a non the same as under the statewide contract employee sign for the merchandise or using the same login but the opening leave it in the rain over a weekend. page will look different. Our names are linked to our p-card numbers and ship- Please feel free to continue ordering ping just as before with an order history. from Office Depot, the only difference is, Send your I will be sending two letters in campus this is under a different contract. We will campus news to mail to p-card holders explaining U.S. assure you that delivery issues will be Communities with a letter from Office resolved. Please let me know when you [email protected] Depot. Through US Communities we have a delivery problem so I can keep in will receive a rebate on the amount that contact with Office Depot for resolution. we order just as we did several years Campus Review Page 10 February 25, 2008 Gary May Looking at Team Projects By Shavaun Brewer, University Relations Dr. Gary May, an associate professor of rated learning modules in all my courses team peer evaluations. The most recent Management for the School of Business at on effective team behaviors and how to journal has been accepted for publication Clayton State University, is currently complete peer evaluations in a valid, reli- in 2008 in the Business Communication focusing his research on ways to improve able manner.” Quarterly. the peer evaluation process in team projects. When asked what his favorite things are May has been a professor at Clayton State about the Clayton State campus, May for the past eight years. He has an exten- May believes that his research findings says, “I like our beautiful campus and the sive background in business management, are significant to society in general friendly, collegial work environment. I consulting, and he is associated with a because teams are an integral part of the enjoy working with the faculty and the host of professional organizations. workplace and his research has applica- students in the School of Business. tions for business leaders as well as Everyone cares and everyone works hard. instructors in academia. It gives me great joy to know we’re equip- ping our students to have a competitive “Based on my research I believe all busi- edge in the marketplace.” nesses should include rater-training as part of the support system for teams when Amongst his research efforts May has peer evaluations are required,” he says. also published two refereed journal arti- cles, a literature review, and his most When asked how the research findings recent publication -- a research paper that will be used in his Business courses at tests the effort of a rater-training program Dr. Gary May Clayton State, May replies, “I’ve incorpo- on reducing social style bias in project

Third Annual CARE Fair An Academic Support Services Event

Photo Credit: Erin Fender

The Office of the Dean of Retention & Student Success and the Center for Academic Success sponsored the Third Annual CARE Fair - An Academic Support Services Event, on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008. The event took place on Main Street in the Baker Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This fair provides an opportunity for departments to promote programs and services that support student success and retention. Campus Review February 25, 2008 Page 11 Clayton State University Student Uses Class Project and Wins a Grant By Erin Fender, University Relations Clayton State University nursing student During the summer of 2007, Johnson Kathleen Johnson recently put a class learned of a grant available in partnership project to the test and watched it come to with the Community Foundation fruition. Neighborhood Fund and the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation Fitness Zone, In Dr. Karen Weaver’s health education that would help her implement her teach- course the students’ main project through- ing experience into a real program for the out the semester is to develop a Butler Street YMCA. teaching/learning experience in which students select a health education topic “I used my lesson plan and made the nec- and audience. essary adjustments for the application requirements and submitted the proposal “Throughout the course students develop for the grant. We were awarded $1500 to goals and objectives for achieving learn- put my program into action,” explains ing outcomes, study and choose instruc- Johnson, who also notes that the program Photo Credit: Erin Fender tional strategies, search for and evaluate will continue to receive funding each Left: Kathleen Johnson teaching resources, and prepare a teach- summer. Right: Dr. Karen Weaver ing/lesson plan,” explains Weaver. “I am so proud of her, she is always enthu- The day began with a trip to a Whole Johnson, who is the director of the Multi- siastic. She thinks big and doesn’t recog- Foods market in which the manager gave Cultural Achievers Program at the Butler nize limitations,” says Weaver. the teens a tour and discussed the benefits Street YMCA in Atlanta, knew her topic. of natural and organic foods. Next, the Johnson, along with her fellow co-work- group headed to a local church that donat- “I like working with inner city teens. I ers, organized and implemented her pro- ed use of their building for a presentation came up with a plan to help those kids, a gram with the budget funded through the on obesity, a physical fitness activity pre- plan to teach teens how to manage and grant. Johnson designed a day of activities sented by an expert, and a nutrition dis- fight obesity through diet and exercise,” to emphasize nutrition and health for the cussion with a dietician. The dietician she says. teens attending the workshop. Student/Grant, cont’d., p. 13

Farewell to Nicole Palazzo On Feb. 21, 2008

The Disability Resource Center held a farewell reception for Nicole Palazzo on Feb. 21, 2008. The reception honored Palazzo, who has served as the assistant director since August, 2005, including nearly a year and a half as the Interim Director.

Photo Credit: Erin Fender Campus Review Page 12 February 25, 2008 Campus Review February 25, 2008 Page 13

Jazzman’s Grand Opening, Feb. 27

Join us Wednesday, Feb. 27 for the grand opening of Jazzman’s Café in the Baker Center. There will be free samples of our pastries and drinks, and we’ll be giving away some great prizes. One lucky person will win an iPod Shuffle! (No purchase necessary to enter the drawings.) Follow this link Clayton State University’s Inaugural Southeast for more information about Jazzman’s Philosophy Conference menu. February, 16, 2008 http://www.jazzmanscafe.com/Menu.htm We hope to see you soon at Undergraduate Students from around America and as far away as the UK pre- Jazzman’s! sented their research. Top left: Chelsea Ruxer (University of Evansville, IN) delivering paper. Bottom Left: Speakers waiting to begin. Top Right: Michael Hobgood (holding the belt) speaking with Robert Case after his presentation. Hobgood had just returned from Washington, D.C. where he won the National Thai Kickboxing Championship.

Photo Credit: Erin Fender Business Services and Human Resources sent Luciana Mariani away in grand style. Everyone enjoyed a brunch with all the fixings. We will miss Luci, but wish her well on her new endeavors as she transfers to Emory to work in their payroll Photo Credit: Erin Fender department. Good luck Luci.

Student/Grant, cont’d. from p. 11 “We got such a wonderful response from Toastmasters, the Black Nurses even showed the teens how to make an the teens. They enjoyed what they Association, an investment club, and vol- easy fruit smoothie at home. learned which was very gratifying,” unteers for the Apex museum, the Johnson expresses. Alliance Theater, the Red Cross, Hands Bags with a wealth of nutritional good- on Atlanta, and has served with the ies, nutritional snack options, a pedome- Johnson is a mother of two and United Way. She plans to pursue a master, a t-shirt and a nutritional cookbook explained that her daughter was her ter’s degree and says education is her were also given to the teens. inspiration to become a nurse, and who plan for the next several years. convinced her it would fit her personali- “A few of the kids could not attend the ty. “The health education course helps stu- workshop, so I took those kids to a vege- dents to think big and recognize what tarian style restaurant to discuss nutrition “I am a service oriented person. I like to they can do, that they can have an and to give them a good healthy experi- work with teens and within the commu- impact. The project is a step by step ence,” adds Johnson. nity,” she says. process to form a lesson plan that can be implemented in the real world and After the day was over, the teens filled Johnson is a member of the Clayton State Kathleen proved it,” says Weaver. out program evaluations. University Student Nurses Association, Campus Review Page 14 February 25, 2008 CIMS to Take Part in DOE Kitty Deering Elected Fellow of the Georgia Information Management Conference Psychological Association The Clayton State University College of students and graduates interested in career by Maggie Shiffert, University Relations Information and Mathematical Sciences opportunities,” explains Dr. Angelyn Dr. Catherine (Kitty) G. Deering was will be represented at the upcoming Hayes, Clayton State director of Career elected Fellow of the Georgia Information Management Conference Services. Psychological Association (GPA) at its (IMC), held by the U.S. Department of 2007 Annual Conference. She is a pro- Energy (DOE) in Atlanta at the Omni “This event will give the students and fac- fessor of Psychology at Clayton State Hotel at the CNN Center from Mar. 17 to ulty an opportunity to learn about DOE University. Mar. 20. and the employment opportunities, as well as meet with some of our senior Fellows are nominated and elected by the The 2008 IMC addresses acquisitions, executives,” says DOE Program Analyst Executive Committee of the Georgia implementation, operation and mainte- Kia Jackson. “This event is open to all Psychological Association for outstand- nance of Information Technology (IT). majors. Students are encouraged to bring ing service to the organization. Deering The theme of the conference is their resumes and unofficial transcripts.” has been a member of GPA for 15 years, "Modernizing the DOE Legacy with IT serving on the Academic Affairs Enterprise Solutions". The focus is pro- For more information, including the IMC Committee, reviewing abstracts and grant viding meaningful information, interact- agenda and registration information, go to proposals for the Division of Women ing to improve IT management, and max- http://www.imconferences.energy.gov Psychologists, serving as a judge for the imizing the contribution and value of IT and click on Outreach Event. From there, annual graduate student research poster for DOE. you can see the agenda as well as registra- competition, and providing continuing tion information. education for psychologists. “Part of their agenda is an outreach to col- Deering earned her Ph. D. at the leges and universities who might have University of Rhode Island, her M.S.N. at Yale University, and her B.S.N. at Duke University.

Clayton State Celebrates National Recreational Sports & Fitness Day For the first time, Clayton State University’s Department of Recreation and Wellness participated in National Recreation Sports & Fitness Day on Feb. 22, 2008. Everyone, meaning literally everyone on the Clayton State campus -- students, faculty and staff – were invited to participate. The events centered in and around the University’s James M. Baker Center and included activities in four categories – recreation, education, assessment and fitness. Among the activities were; fitness contests (with prizes awarded), group exercise sessions, physical assessments, chair massages, information tables, nutrition consultations and more. Photo Credit: Erin Fender Campus Review February 25, 2008 Page 15 Chergova, Redecsi Selected Preseason Trivia Time All-Peach Belt Conference for Women’s Tennis The Hohner Melodica By Lee Wright, Sports Information By John Shiffert, University Relations Redecsi, a sophomore from Gyongyos, The Peach Belt Conference released its Although an exhaustive survey has not Hungary, went 14-5 last season at No. 1 preseason All-Conference team for been conducted, it’s unlikely that even singles, in addition to her success in dou- women’s tennis last week, and the Clayton State’s superb Music Department bles with Chergova. She was selected Clayton State Lakers placed two players has someone who can play the Hohner both All-Peach Belt Conference and ITA on the preseason squad. Melodica… a name that perhaps brings to Division II All-American in both singles mind a Gregorian plainchant more than a Representing Clayton State on the presea- and doubles. In addition, Redecsi was also 20th/21st Century cross between a har- son All-Peach Belt Conference team are Peach Belt Conference and ITA Mid- monica and an organ. Or maybe a piano. returning Division II All-Americans Julia Atlantic Regional Freshman of the Year. Chergova and Anna Redecsi. They join Or something like that. The melodica the Armstrong Atlantic duo of Johanna The team of Chergova and Redecsi have looks a little like a keyboard that you Dahlback and Iuliia Stupak, plus Georgia excelled at a national level for Clayton blow into, and the sound it makes, well, College’s Celine Martin and Francis State. They are the two-time ITA Mid- it’s best described as a “hooter.” Marion’s Sarka Vitkova. Atlantic Regional champions, and finished second in the nation in 2006, and Which is where the last trivia question Both Chergova and Redecsi are coming fourth in the nation last fall. Chergova and comes in. When University of off banner seasons in 2006-07 for Clayton Redecsi enter this season ranked fourth in Pennsylvania graduates Eric Bazilian State. the nation in doubles, while Redecsi is (who also happens to be the Class of 1971 at Germantown Friends School, a musical Chergova, a senior from Sofia, Bulgaria, ranked 15th in the nation in singles. genius and one of the nicest stars you’d went 14-4 last season at No. 2 singles for Clayton State, which is ranked ninth in the ever want to meet) and Rob Hyman decid- the Lakers and 16-4 with Redecsi at No. 1 nation in Division II entering this season, ed to form a band after graduation, they doubles. She was selected All-Peach Belt then opened the 2008 campaign with were casting around for a name. Since Conference in both singles and doubles, dominating wins over Emory (8-1), Fort their music prominently featured this plus ITA Division II All-American in dou- Valley State (9-0, losing just one game in funny wind instrument/harmonica, they bles for the second time in her Laker the entire match), North Georgia (9-0) and became known as “The Hooters,” and career. Georgia Southwestern (9-0). begin their rise as the foremost musical aggregation to come out of Philadelphia since Leopold Stokowski was leading the Clayton State Finishes Sixth Philadelphia Symphony. So noted were The Hooters (who are currently in the At Matlock Collegiate Classic midst of a comeback, by the way) that they were asked to be the official opening Clayton State golf coach Barry Harwell Individually for the Lakers, junior Will act before 100,000+ at Philadelphia’s has said that the telling tale of how suc- Wilcox shot an even-par 216 with rounds J.F.K. Stadium for the Live Aid Concert. cessful the Lakers would be this spring of 73 and 75 to finish tied for fifth place would be determined by the first two tour- overall. Wilcox finished sixth strokes off Although several respondents pointed out naments. Based on the first two tourna- the lead of individual medalist Matthew that Bill Graham, on a whim, let an 18 ments, signs are positive. Galloway from West Florida. year old kid named Bernard Watson open the show; Bazilian, Hyman, et al were the After finishing in fourth place at the In addition to Wilcox, sophomore first act everyone else all over the world Outback Steakhouse Intercollegiate, Jonathan Visconti finished tied for 10th saw, so Norman Grizzell, Dina Swearngin Clayton State finished a strong sixth at the with a four-over 220 (79-70-71), followed and Rob Taylor (who is, of course, a prestigious Matlock Collegiate Classic at by Neil McBride tied for 36th with a 228 Philadelphian himself) had the three cor- the Lone Palm Golf Club. The Lakers shot (79-74-75) and Wade Binfield tied for rect answers, along with a bonus point second and third round scores of 299 and 41st with a 229 (72-82-75). Rounding out (two for Taylor, for being from Philly) for 296 to finish with an 893. the Laker scoring was Daniel knowing about the Hohner Melodica. Sommerville finishing 75th with a 256 Clayton State finished a stroke ahead of (87-83-86). Staying in the ‘80s (a great time for triv- 14th-ranked Valdosta State and nine ia), what snack food did Igon Spengler use strokes in front of sixth-ranked and Fifth-ranked Florida Southern won the to characterize the amount of psychokinet- defending NCAA Division II National tournament with an 870 (294-287-289) ic energy in New York City? If there’s Champion Barry. The Lakers finished 11 with a four-stroke victory over top-ranked something strange, and it don’t look good, strokes behind third-ranked Nova West Florida. Overall, nine of the teams in send your answers to Southeastern and 13 strokes behind 18th- the 15-team field were nationally-ranked [email protected]. ranked Georgia College. in the Division II Top 25. Campus Review Page 16 February 25, 2008 Sports Kreutzer, Taylor Clayton State Women Win 67-65 Earn NCAA Peach Belt Thriller Over North Georgia Provisional Marks By Lee Wright, Sports Information Locked in a classic late-season Peach Belt finally missed the front end of a one-and- at Chick-fil-A Conference battle, the Clayton State one with 17 seconds left, giving North Laker women’s basketball team needed a Georgia one final shot. But Marble’s jump Invitational “go-to” player down the stretch on shot from the free throw line was off at the By Lee Wright, Sports Information Wednesday, and that player was Shantel buzzer. Ragin. The Clayton State Laker women’s track In addition to Ragin, Lisa Jackson scored team finished up the indoor regular season The senior forward scored 20 points and 16 points for Clayton State, while on solid note last Saturday at the Chick- hit some big shots late in the game as Dominique Jennings and Marie St. Fort fil-A Invitational at North Carolina. The Clayton State edged visiting in-state rival each added 10 points. Marble had a dou- Lakers had a total of five Top 10 finishes North Georgia 67-65 at the Athletics and ble-double with 26 points and 11 and set two school records at the meet. Fitness Center. The victory improves rebounds. Clayton State to 16-8 overall and 11-6 in Allison Kreutzer had the big meet for the Peach Belt, still alive for the confer- Clayton State plays its final regular sea- Clayton State. The senior won the 5,000- ence regular season championship. son home game of the 2007-08 season on meter run in a school-record time of Francis Marion leads the PBC with a 12-5 Saturday against Lander at 5:30 p.m. 17:27.36 minutes. In addition, that time record, followed by Columbus State at 11- was also an NCAA provisional-qualifying 5, and Clayton State, Augusta State and Lander all at 11-6. time for Kreutzer, ranked her 11th in the Campus Review nation. Jon Taylor also recorded an February 25, 2008 NCAA provisional qualifying mark by Clayton State pretty much controlled the finishing third in the long jump in a first half with a 35-24 lead at halftime, Editor: John Shiffert school-record 18’-8”. and held a 12-point lead in the second half before the Lady Saints made their move. Writers: Shavaun Brewer Erin Fender Also setting a school record for Clayton Down the stretch however, the teams went Lauren Graves State was Keisha Etienne, who placed Maggie Shiffert eighth in the 400-meter dash in 59.36 sec- to their big-game players – Syretha Marble for North Georgia and Ragin for onds. Clayton State. Every time one would Layout: Erin Fender score, the other would answer. Ragin

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