Vol. 43 No. X Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community August 22, 2011 New Student Convocation Sets a New Record by John Shiffert, University Relations

Clayton State University’s Sixth Annual New Student Convocation on Friday, Aug. 12, set a new record.

According to Celena Milner, Clayton State director of Orientation and New Student Programs, Friday’s program drew a record 300 new students, plus 150 facul- ty and staff, filling Spivey Hall and open- ing a discussion as to whether next year’s event might have to go into a larger venue.

The ceremony, designed to inspire, moti- A record 300 new students and 150 faculty and staff attended the Aug. 12 New Student Convocation. vate and formally welcome new students into the university community, featured Clayton State President Thomas J. “Tim” “Today is the first step towards gradua- Elaborating on his first point, Hynes Hynes, Jr., offering encouragement to the tion. The actions and attitudes you take noted that a baccalaureate degree is the incoming students. Hynes’ remarks cen- have consequences. We will help you help most important rung on the educational yourself,” he said at the outset of his tered around three constants for incoming Convocation, cont’d., 13 students. address.

“(A) Treasure of a Georgia University” Inside James Still Likes Clayton State Departments: In its July 2010 Second Annual Best ment from James, which proclaims Colleges & Universities in Georgia issue, Clayton State a model urban university. Across the Campus ...... 6 James magazine stated that Clayton State Life’s Transitions ...... 22 University is “proof that ethnic diversity “Clayton State University is a model Trivia Time ...... 22 and scholastic achievement can make for urban university. Only minutes from Sports ...... 23 a happy marriage in the modern South.” Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, (Clayton State) is situated on 163 pictur- In This Issue: The 2011 version of Best Colleges & esque acres [NOTE: actually, the campus Clayton State - Fayette Moves . . . .2 Universities in Georgia is out, and James now encompasses 192 picturesque acres]. Clayton Station Apartments still likes Clayton State, calling the Its student body is as diverse as its pro- Acquired by Clayton State ...... 2 University a “treasure of a Georgia uni- gram offerings. And don’t forget the BHS Building Renamed ...... 3 versity” and giving Clayton State a “Cum school’s pride and joy: The world-famous “The Loch Shop” ...... 3 Laude” rating and noting that Clayton Spivey Hall concert hall. Call it an archi- Daddona Appointed Assoc. VP . . . .4 State is underrated because, “The school tectural ambassador for this treasure of a Harold Named Dean of may now be best known for its ethnic Georgia university.” Graduate Studies ...... 5 diversity. One day it’ll be known for its Chancellor Huckaby’s Message . . .8 comprehensive academic opportunities Regent Tarbutton’s Remarks ...... 9 and its rural setting in the heart of metro Fall Semester Begins, Photos . . . . .12, 14 Atlanta.” Women’s Forum Endowed Scholarship ...... 16 Clayton State’s unique combination of a Kordecki Family, Peachtree Road scenic campus located within minutes of Race ...... 20 downtown Atlanta also occasioned com- Campus Review Page 2 August 22, 2011 Clayton State – Fayette Moves to New Location by John Shiffert, University Relations

Clayton State University’s Fayette County “We have grown even faster than expect- instructional site, Clayton State – Fayette, ed at our current location,” says Clayton has moved to a new location in Peachtree State Associate Vice President of City. Extended Programs Dr. Kevin Demmitt. “Before opening our current location we The new address for Clayton State – averaged about 80 students per semester Fayette will be, Ste.100, 100 World Dr., in all of our classes combined. Now we Peachtree City, Ga., 30269. This facility is have more than 800. We are excited about located three miles north of the previous this move to a new facility that will give site on Commerce Drive. The new facility us more room to grow in the future. has more parking and the opportunity for expansion in the future. Additional bene- “Fayette County has the most dual enroll- fits of the move include, easy access on to ment students at Clayton State, so it was Clayton State University - Fayette Peachtree Parkway, and a location less important for us to stay within easy driving than 12 miles to all Fayette County high distance of all the area high schools. Students County Courthouse in Fayetteville in schools. will still be able to take morning classes and 1995. The second location was in the get to their high schools by second period.” Peachtree City Tennis Center. The Clayton State – Fayette will continue to Commerce Drive location opened for offer; degree completion programs, dual The World Drive location is the fourth for classes in January 2008. enrollment, Psychology and Business Clayton State’s presence in Fayette degrees for part-time students, and the County. The original Fayette Center Clayton State - Fayette, cont’d, p. 9 MBA. opened across the street from the Fayette

Clayton Station Apartment Complex Acquired by Clayton State On Wednesday, June 29, 2011, the CSU CSU Foundation Real Estate II LLC, “The Clayton State University Foundation Foundation Real Estate II LLC closed on chaired by Randy Hayes, purchased formed the LLC to provide the University the purchase of the Clayton Station Clayton Station, which first opened in with a way to meet the demand for student Apartment complex, located on North August 1999 as Clayton Place, for $20.5 mil- housing generated by the growth of the Lake Street in Morrow and Lake City. The lion from Education Realty Trust of University,” says Hayes. acquisition adds 854 beds to Clayton State Memphis. The financing for the purchase University’s student housing and almost will come through tax exempt bonds in a Starr Helms, chairman of the Foundation 17 acres to the existing 175-acre campus. public/private venture with the Development and a member of the LLC managers, says Authority of Clayton County. The acquisi- she is proud to have the opportunity to Clayton Station officially opened on Aug. tion of 854 beds at a cost of $20.5 million help the University in this progressive 15, 2011, housing upper class students, equates to $24,000 per bed, or about one-half way, and extends her thanks to Chairman while Laker Hall will continue to serve as the cost of new construction. Hayes and all of the managers and direc- the University’s freshman residence. This tors for their leadership. acquisition brings the University’s total Clayton Station is operated as student housing student housing to 1305 beds. through a lease agreement with the University. Clayton Station, cont’d, p. 5 Campus Review August 22, 2011 Page 3

Clayton State Completes Renovation and Renames BHS Building

With the start of fall semester classes, facelift, and has been given a new name in attached to Clayton Hall, and the students at Clayton State University are conjunction with its new tenants. As of the College of Health is now headquartered attending classes in a newly-renovated start of classes this semester, BHS is now in the Harry S. Downs Center. and renamed building. the Natural and Behavioral Sciences Building, and will be home to both the A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for One of the campus’ original facilities, University’s natural science programs the Natural and Behavioral Sciences previously named the Business and (e.g., biology, chemistry) and the psychol- Building will be held later in the fall Health Sciences (BHS) Building, has ogy program. The Clayton State School of semester. just undergone an extensive interior Business now has its own facility,

It’s The Loch Shop by John Shiffert, University Relations

frozen microwave lunches, to copies of like; a free T-shirt for all attendees, 40 “The Hunger Games” trilogy, to books percent off all Clayton State merchandise, authored by Clayton State faculty and and a special deal on Russell Brand staff (you can pick up a paperback copy of Clayton State merchandise -- buy one at the “The King James Conspiracy”), to a vast regular price, get one for a penny. The rib- array of Clayton State gear, to backpacks, bon cutting was also followed by Grand to textbooks, school supplies, and much- Opening Week, which started Aug. 15. needed candy for those late-in-the-day low blood sugar woes. In addition to the ribbon-cutting and grand opening, the new and updated e- The ribbon-cutting drew a huge turnout, store, www.ishoplochshop.com is now despite the fact that classes weren’t in ses- (L to R) Todd Smith, Carolina Amero, sion yet, thanks to Smith offering specials Loch Shop, cont’d, p. 5 President Tim Hynes, and Corlis Cummings

The Clayton State University Bookstore is now The Loch Shop.

In an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 9, Assistant VP Carolina Amero, Manager Todd Smith, President Dr. Tim Hynes and the entire bookstore crew announced the new name at the old/new location on the first floor of the Student Center.

The winning entry, “The Loch Shop,” was submitted by former SGA President Darius Thomas, who was rewarded with a Loch Shop gift card for his creativity.

Although the Student Center has previ- ously been a familiar home (on both sides of the main first floor corridor), the new Loch Shop is a far bigger and better store, indeed, it’s now a destination of choice for Clayton State students, faculty and staff, with a lounge area, far more retail space, and far more stock; everything from Campus Review Page 4 August 22, 2011 Where’s Where at Clayton State Confused about buildings on campus hav- ing similar names? You're not alone.

Not sure where the School of Business and the College of Health are located? Here's the official word…

First, the Building Formerly Known as Business and Health Sciences (BHS) is in the final stages of renovation, and is now open for "business." However, the School of Business is no longer located therein. For that matter, neither is the College of Health. The School of Business has its own building, attached to Clayton Hall, and the College of Health is now head- quartered in the Harry S. Downs Center. Orientation, the Bursar, Career Services intercollegiate athletics facility, home of As a result BHS is now known as the and Counseling and Psychological the 2011 NCAA Division II Women's Natural and Behavioral Sciences Building Services. The James M. Baker University Basketball National Champions. The (see story on page 3). Center is that great big four-story building Student Activities Center is the in the middle of campus, where you can University's intramural athletic facility, Then there's the issue of various and find President Hynes' office, Academic housing the Fitness Center, various stu- sundry buildings with names like Affairs, CIMS, the HUB, and, most dent organizations and the ballrooms. "Center" and "Fitness." The Student importantly, the Lakeside Dining Hall. Center is located towards the far end of For further clarification, go to the "Maps" Swan Lake (on the east side of the lake) If you're looking for "fitness," be advised page on the Clayton State web site, and contains such vital functions as the that there are two buildings on the west http://www.clayton.edu/maps.htm. new “in” spot on campus, The Loch Shop, side of campus dedicated to that function. plus Public Safety, Financial Aid, The Athletics & Fitness Center is the

Daddona Appointed Associate Vice President For Enrollment Management & Academic Success

Clayton State University Provost and Vice Programs. Daddona was originally tasked entity will be called the First-Year Advising President of Academic Affairs Dr. in this position with helping the & Retention Center.” Micheal Crafton has announced that Dr. University create a set of enrollment Mark Daddona has agreed to goals, constructing methods for Also among Daddona’s accomplishments drop the “interim” designation achieving those goals, and was Clayton State’s spring 2011 enroll- from his title and become the reporting on the success in ment, a record 6,785. University’s permanent reaching those goals. Clayton State originally welcomed Associate Vice President for Daddona as the director of the Enrollment Management & “Since Dr. Daddona so gra- University’s Center for Academic Success Academic Success. ciously agreed to step in on an in January 2006. Daddona came to interim basis, he has accom- Clayton State from Georgia Perimeter Daddona was originally plished much and gained the College, where he was director of appointed to serve as the interim overwhelming support of the Advising and Counseling Services. He associate vice president for Daddona University, both those inside had also previously served as the associ- Enrollment Management in and outside the Enrollment ate director of the Division of Academic June 2010, assuming supervisory duties Management Division, a division that Dr. Enhancement and an assistant professor at of enrollment management unit, such as Daddona created as one of his first accom- the University of Georgia. Admissions, Registrar, the Center for plishments,” says Crafton. “Come this fall, Academic Success, the Testing Center, there should be a very real change at Clayton Daddona has more than 20 years of expe- and Financial Aid. He works with many State for improving student services, advis- rience in education, having worked with other groups as well, most notably the ing primarily, that is a direct result of one of Office of Orientation and New Student Dr. Daddona’s many activities. This new Campus Review August 22, 2011 Page 5

Harold Named Dean of Clayton Station, cont’d. from p. 2 “The acquisition of the Clayton Place School of Graduate Studies complex was an integral part of our facilities master planning process adopted this past by Ciji Fox, University Relations year. With the addition of these additional Dr. Gwendolyn Harold, undergraduate and graduate student housing units, we will be able to Clayton State University pro- American literature courses, accelerate the work already begun at Laker fessor of English, was recently including several courses in the Hall to integrate student living with student named dean of the University’s Masters in Liberal Studies, our learning experiences,” notes Clayton State School of Graduate Studies. first graduate program. President Dr. Thomas J. “Tim” Hynes. This will be her eighth year at “None of this would have been possible with Clayton State. “One of my most exciting proj- the leadership of our Foundation Board, the ects was directing the first gradu- Limited Liability Corporation that supported “I came to Clayton State ate thesis in the MALS pro- this work, and our own campus leaders, University to develop a new Harold gram.” especially Vice Presidents Corlis Cummings English program and to serve and Brian Haynes. as the first chair of the Language & Harold has been teaching since 1990 and Literature Department; now the English received a Ph.D. in American Literature, “Finally, we are grateful to the University Department,” Harold says. “I have had the System of Georgia Board of Regents, privilege to develop and teach undergrad- Harold, cont’d, p. 11 whose support made this framework for uate women’s studies courses as well as growth possible.”

The entire facility is a 15 building, three- story apartment-style housing complex of We Want Our Students to be Successful 221 units. The apartments are comprised Loch Shop Offering of 206, four-bedroom/four-bathroom units, and 15 two-bedroom/two-bathroom Textbook Rentals and E-Books units. The units are furnished, and utilities are currently provided in the cost. The Loch Shop is now offering text- (online is not necessarily less expen- book rentals and Jumpbook e-books to sive). Place Collegiate Properties, an Atlanta- help students save money. • The money you spend on campus based designer and developer of college stays on campus and is used to fund a and university student housing, built What is a Rental? variety of projects that benefit students, Phase I of Clayton Place, located in Renting a textbook is less expensive like scholarships. Morrow at the intersection of Clayton than buying one. With textbook rentals, State Boulevard and North Lake Street, you pay to use the book for a semester, What is a JumpBook? starting in 1998. The official opening was and then you return the book to the JumpBooks are digital textbooks with held on Friday, Aug. 20, 1999, presided Loch Shop. Because you won't be enhanced functionality that are fully over by then-Clayton State Interim keeping the book, you pay less. But be downloadable to your computer. President Michael F. Vollmer. The initial careful — if you don’t return the book facility had 480 beds in 10 buildings with you will be billed the full price of a new Why should I take advantage of 120 completely furnished, four book. JumpBooks through The Loch Shop? bedroom/four bath apartments. Phase II Jumpbooks are lower priced than tradi- was constructed in Lake City in 2004 and Why should I rent tional printed textbooks and have consists of five buildings in 86 four-bed- from the Loch Shop? enhanced features such as the ability to room/four-bathroom units and 15 two- Renting from the Loch Shop offers search the text for words or phrases, to bedroom/two-bathroom units, for a total many advantages, including: add comments, and to create book- of 374 beds. • You are assured the correct book marks. Students also have the option to based on the order received directly print the full text. from the instructor. Loch Shop, cont’d. from p. 3 The Loch Shop is committed to offer- • You do not have to wait for the book live. It can also be reached via other ing lower-cost alternatives to tradition- to be shipped to you. domains/URLs: www.lochshop.com and al textbooks to the students of Clayton www.thelochshop.com. • You will receive the excellent cus- State College. For questions about our tomer service you have come to expect textbook rental program or our The Loch Shop has also announced the new from the Loch Shop. Jumbbooks e-book solution, please Custom Fan Shop; http://claytonstate.cus- contact us at (678) 466-4220. • You receive competitive pricing tomfanshop.com. There’s also a link to the Fan Shop on the new homepage. Campus Review Page 6 August 22, 2011 Across the Campus...

Alumni line the Laker newcomers this season. courses. Students who take all of their The Clayton State Alumni Association Clayton State’s first meet for the 2011 courses online will pay only the eTuition, will sponsor its annual Clayton State season is the Strut’s Season Opener at the University’s technology fee ($57 per Night at the Atlanta Braves’ Turner Field Jacksonville State on Sept. 2. semester) and the University’s institution- on Monday, Sept. 26. The event is open to al fee ($250 per semester.) Students ***** Clayton State alumni, faculty, staff, stu- enrolled only in eTuition courses are not dents and friends of the University. First Clayton State men’s head basketball billed for other mandatory fees or out-of- pitch will be at 7:10 p.m., as Atlanta faces coach Gordon Gibbons continued build- state tuition (if they reside outside off against National League East rival ing his stellar 2011-12 recruiting class last Georgia). Students who are enrolled in Philadelphia Phillies as the NL season week with the signing of point guard one or more courses on campus pay the draws to a close (most likely with the Bradley Tumer, who comes to Clayton standard mandatory fees, since they have Phillies in first place.) Tickets for the State via the transfer route from fellow access to campus services. game will be located in the Terrace Division II program Carson-Newman out Fitness Center Reserved section and be available for only of the South Atlantic Conference. He joins Cindy Lauer, Director of Recreation & $5, which is almost $20 off the regular a stellar class that includes three Division Wellness reminds colleagues to share the price for tickets in the section, which nor- I transfers (Teondre Williams – Oregon, news with new staff / faculty members who mally sell for $24. Tickets are limited, so Tony Dukes – USC Upstate and Anthony were hired in the month of August (only). please RSVP as soon as possible. For Salter – Hawaii), plus JUCO standouts These new employees are allowed to use the more information about purchasing tick- Reco Lewis (Waycross), Tim Budd Fitness Center for the month of August at no ets, please contact Gid Rowell, director of (Spartanburg Methodist) and Tyrone charge. Please contact the Director of Alumni Relations, at (678) 466-4477 or Black (Iowa Western). A 5-foot-11, 165- Recreation & Wellness at (678) 466-4974 for by email at [email protected]. pounder from Mount Dora, Fla., Tumer authorization and instructions. Certain terms Tickets can be purchased online by visit- will have one season of eligibility remain- and conditions may apply. ing www.clayton.edu/alumnigift. ing and should combine with Salter to give the Lakers one of the top point guard ***** Integrative Studies duos in the Peach Belt Conference. Looking for his first big break in profes- Clayton State University Associate sional golf, former Clayton State standout ***** Professor of Psychology Dr. Jeanette Celeste Walley-Jean was recently named Wade Binfield got it in July as he won the Clayton State men’s head basketball Gordon director of Integrative Studies in the Auburn University Club Classic as part of Gibbons announced on Thursday that Andy University’s College of Arts & Sciences. the Peach State Pro Tour at the Auburn Harre has stepped down aftre five years as an She has been on the University faculty for University Club. Binfield, a former Laker assistant on the Laker staff. The native of five years. “I feel honored that Dean All-American, won the 36-hole event Melbourne, Fla., is leaving Clayton State to Momayezi has confidence in my leader- with a 9-under par 135 to prevail by two accept the top assistant position at Division I ship abilities and acknowledges my com- strokes. Binfield, who fired rounds of 69 Grambling State in the Southwestern mitment to the growth and success of the and 66, won by two strokes over both Athletic Conference. Jimmy Brandt and Parker Beck for his College of Arts and Sciences,” Wally-Jean first ever PSPGT victory and a first-place Continuing Eduacation says. “I am looking forward to continuing check of $7,000. His 15-foot birdie putt The Clayton State University Division of to refine the Integrative Studies major as on the 14th hole put him in sole posses- Continuing Education has scheduled a well as expanding the concentrations and sion of the lead for the remainder of the series of information sessions on a wide opportunities for degree completion avail- final round. variety of programs between mid-August able to Integrative Studies students.” and mid-September. Most of these ses- ISSO Athletics sions are on the main campus in the Harry The Interantional Students Service Office The Clayton State Lakers are picked third S. Downs Center, however, others are website now includes a new tab briefly in the Peach Belt Conference 2011 presea- being held at Huie Hall on Tara Boulevard presenting educational outreach possibili- son poll for both men's and women's cross in Jonesboro, at Clayton State — East, ties to staff, faculty and student groups on country. For the men, Coach Mike Mead and at the Fayette Senior Services Life campus. The page includes a link to a returns three of his top five runners from Enrichment Center. The complete listing qualtrics form to standardize requests for last season, most notably All-Peach Belt of information sessions as available at the those who may be interested in scheduling performers Albert Mong’ony and Charles CE website, or call (678) 466-5050. Anderson. Freshman sensation Alex Foss something:http://adminservices.clayton.e is the top recruit for the Lakers this sea- Extended Programs du/isso/faculty-staff.htm. son. Mead also returns three of his top Clayton State University will be offering a five female runners from last season, most new eTuition rate beginning with the fall President’s Office notably senior All-Peach Belt performer 2011 semester in August. The eTuition The Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Kourtney Aylor. Freshmen Maia Kuhnen, rate is $220 per credit hour and applies to Education (ARCHE) Board of Trustees has Jessica Smith and Holly McNorton head- all 100 percent online undergraduate elected Georgia State University President Campus Review August 22, 2011 Page 7 Across the Campus...

Mark P. Becker as chair for 2011/12. The Orientation and New Student Programs, Affairs in general, will enjoy a closer presidents of ARCHE’s 20 member colleges currently a unit within the Division of working relationship in order to better and universities, including Clayton State Student Affairs, will report to the Division serve our students. University President Dr. Thomas J. “Tim” of Enrollment Management in Academic Hynes, make up its board. In addition, Hynes Affairs. In addition, University Health is also a member of the ARCHE Services, a unit currently within the Government Relations Committee. College of Health, will report to the Got News? Division of Student Affairs. It is anticipat- Recreation & Wellness ed that these changes will not only further Send your The Office of Recruitment and streamline our Enrollment Management campus news Admissions is happy to provide campus area but will also aid efforts to enhance or event information to tours to all departments and programs retention and student engagement. [email protected] hosting summer camps, events, or visits. Furthermore, we believe that Health Our trained student Laker Insiders are Services and Counseling and great with kids and adults alike, and Psychological Services, and Student admission counselors are available for discussions on a variety of topics, includ- ing college readiness and program com- parison. For questions or to schedule a tour, please contact (678) 466-4142 or Rob Taylor Celebrates [email protected]. Please sched- ule your tour at least a week in advance to His 40th Anniversary ensure all arrangements can be made to your satisfaction. Aug. 16, 2011 marked the 40th locate, SGA president Stacey Watts, anniversary of Emeritus Director of work study student Chris Anderson School of Business Campus Life Rob Taylor's my first day Fisher, and work study student Sonja Dean of the School of Business Dr. working at Clayton Junior College. Johnson Rawdon, who graduated in Alphonso Ogbuehi was interviewed on air Naturally, Taylor and I wife Connie the first dental hygiene class in 1973. by Natalie Allen of CNN International as threw a party. However, if you know part of the Entrepreneur Advisors the Taylors, you know it wasn't an “I had a blast,” says Taylor. “I pulled Symposium on Friday, July 15. Allen was ordinary party. out my copies of Alpha 1971, and the be co-hosting the July 15 symposium on Centurion Yearbook, the 1973 and "Entrepreneur Education" with Cliff "I began as Director of Financial Aid 1974 editions, and laughed at how we Oxford, who was the speaker at the School and Job Placement, a position I held looked then. We did not follow that of Business' Dean's Distinguished Lecture for two years that paid the bills, but with crying about how we look now. Series at Clayton State in January 2011. never provided the thrills of student activities," he says. "In honor of this “A good time was had by all.” Student Affairs auspicious occasion, Connie and I The Office of Student Affairs reports that threw a luncheon party for the folks I the Fourth Annual Women and Girls in served with on that very first day. Georgia Conference will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, in the Miller Learning "Carol Doris started at CJC two weeks Center at the University of Georgia. This before me. Heather, Mary Lou and year's theme is the Economic Crisis - Clint were all work study students. Responding to Tough Times. The keynote After early registration ended that lecture, "Thou Shalt Not Steal - Worker afternoon; what a day to start your Justice in 2011," will be presented by Kim career... 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Clint and Bobo, executive director and founder of I went to lunch with Bo Bolander at Interfaith Worker Justice. Registration is Melear's Bar-B-Que. I never went free for students, $10 for staff, and only back to Melear's, but we did go back (L to R) Mary Lou (Burks) Perry - Class of $25 for academics/professionals. For to the office!" 1973, Butch Perry, Carol Casavant Doris - more information on the conference and Director of Counseling 1971-1974), Becky Taylor reports that missing from their Armstrong, Clint Armstrong - Class of 1973, how to register, please go to: Heather (Croft) Russell - Class of 1973, http://uga.edu/iws/WAGG/index.html. celebration were Dean Bolander, who Connie Taylor (former Clayton student passed away in 2009, his secretary 1974-77), Rob Taylor, Director Emeritus of ***** Bonnie Stoner, who Taylor could not Student Life - 1971-1996 Effective Sept. 1, 2011, the Department of Campus Review Page 8 August 22, 2011 USG Chancellor Hank Huckaby Proposes Three Areas of Focus To Board of Regents

Thank you Mr. Chairman. I am sincerely terms – are being sounded throughout the As Gov. Deal noted in his press confer- appreciative to the Board for your faith in U.S. ence last Thursday, we will be working appointing me the chancellor of this great with the Technical College System to University System of Georgia. Never did Today’s fiscal realities mean that no ensure better articulation – the ability of I dream some 46 years ago as a student at longer can the current funding model be students to move easily between the two Georgia State University that one day I sustained. No longer will higher educa- systems. Similarly, the Governor asked would hold this position. tion be immune from answering questions me to serve on the Governor’s State of effectiveness and efficiency. As a pub- Education Finance Study Commission as I am very proud of my educational her- lic agency we are accountable; we are it undertakes a comprehensive review of itage in this System. It has served me well expected to deliver service in the most the method of funding K-12 schools in throughout my career and private life. efficient and effective way. Georgia. I am actively engaged in the That same System in its modern metamor- work of that Commission. The future suc- phosis continues to serve all of our stu- A critical responsibility I have as the new cess of our system is inextricably linked dents well by preparing them for life in a chancellor is to leverage and prudently to the success of K-12 education. way little else can match. invest our resources so as to be good To be successful in creating a more high- stewards as we seek to pursue our basic ly educated Georgia, we must all work Today marks my first board meeting, as missions of teaching, research and public together to identify and champion what is well as my 40th day as chancellor. During service. With your support and leadership, best for our citizens, not what may be these 40 days I have sought to learn even we will do that. Our parents, our students, desired as narrow and parochial interests more about the System, its people, its and the taxpayers of Georgia should of a particular agency or institution. great work, its opportunities, as well as its expect nothing less. challenges. This time includes five cam- 3. THE VALUE OF COLLEGE pus visits, conducting my first presidents’ For example, going forward we will ask Lastly, the value of postsecondary educa- meeting, discussions with legislators, more questions about new and existing tion must be continually and appropriate- community and state leaders, faculty and programs and how they mesh together ly advocated. This state has a long and students. These discussions have been from a system standpoint. We also will strong history of investing in a world- both instructive and uplifting. scrutinize capital projects more closely, class system of higher education, as the asking what long-term strategic academic Georgia Chamber of Commerce recently Although not perfect, you and I are need the facility meets and looking more noted in an opinion piece. This investment blessed to be asked to lead a strong and closely at design features to assure we are enables the University System of Georgia vibrant public higher education system optimizing our scarce capital resources. to create Georgia’s future, student by stu- into the balance of the 21st century. Our dent, achievement by achievement. After responsibility and great privilege is to So we will need to work more closely with all, a world-class public higher education work together to take a strong System and our campuses as they develop proposals system retains and attracts the best and make it even better. That is a challenge for new programs and facilities and ask brightest students, faculty, and researchers. that I and my colleagues throughout the them to consider every alternative before System eagerly embrace. sending a request forward. There may be Economists, authors, and economic devel- other options or higher priorities that fit opment professionals, even in today’s dif- As we pursue this challenge, our founda- better with the System’s and state’s goals. ficult economic environment, continue to tional theme – creating a more educated Your support of our efforts will be critical cite higher education as a necessary and Georgia – remains unchanged. To create a as we work with our campuses to meet the critical key to a sustainable and vibrant more highly educated Georgia, I propose educational needs of Georgia while mak- economy. It is in the classroom, in the lab- three broad areas of focus. ing sure we use our limited resources in the oratory and applied fieldwork that new most effective way possible. knowledge is created leading to new 1. PERFORMANCE opportunities and new jobs. First, we must continually evaluate not 2. PARTNERSHIPS only what we do, but also how well we do Secondly, we do not pursue this great goal Frankly, we have work to do here. As a it. Our performance going forward will alone. Meeting the educational needs of member of the Governor’s not be judged solely by growth as meas- Georgia’s students will require us to Competitiveness Initiative, I and my col- ured by enrollment and new buildings. strengthen and nurture our collaboration leagues in the System Office are commit- Instead, the Board’s recently adopted with other state agencies, particularly the ted to working with the Georgia focus on RPG – retention, progression, Department of Education and the Department of Economic Development, and graduation – remains relevant and Technical College System of Georgia. We Chancellor Huckaby, cont’d, p. 9 timely. In fact, those themes – in varying are not competitors, but partners. Campus Review August 22, 2011 Page 9

Chancellor Huckaby, cont’d. from p. 8 Clayton State - Fayette, cont’d. from p. 2 the Department of Community Affairs just as critically, the values, needed to be Directions to the new Clayton State – and the business leadership of this state in successful in a very competitive and glob- Fayette are as follows: From I-85 South forging a dynamic coalition to support al world. This trust demands that we do it take Exit 61 on to State Route 74 South, Governor Deal in his efforts to lead right. go seven-and-a-half miles and turn left on Georgia to economic recovery by creating to Peachtree Parkway, go 300 yards and and attracting more jobs for our citizens. We are doing a lot right. That fact, and the turn left at the light on to World Drive. unquestioned academic strength of our The new Clayton State – Fayette is on the But as essential as our role is for the future system, embodied in our outstanding fac- left. economic well being of our students, there ulty and staff, and in the leadership of our is another equally important role we play. presidents and the direction of this Board, We not only teach and train students for gives me positive reasons to be optimistic work, but we help prepare them for life, about the future. We are indeed doing regardless of their career path. We teach much right, but we are not perfect. As a Foundation students how to think critically. We edu- John Wesley Methodist, I believe in per- cate students on how to analyze and inter- fection. Schedules Annual pret complex issues. We prepare students to work with others often very different in Our efforts are essential to creating a more Town & Gown nationality, thought, and culture. We highly educated Georgia. We must spend Golf Tournament expose students to their responsibilities as wisely and carefully to help make the case citizens and community life. for receiving the additional funds we will For September 19 need to meet the enrollment demands we There is an old adage, your parents give face in the coming years. Our success will There’s only a month to go before local you life, but education prepares you to be a major determinant in Georgia’s suc- golfers get a chance to tee it up for the live. A college curriculum should not be cess in becoming a global economic Clayton State University’s solely focused on training a person for a leader. This is why we are here. This is Foundation’s Annual Town & Gown first job, as important as that is. Of equal why what we do matters so much to every Golf Tournament. value is the role of college in shaping one of us who love this state. someone to live a productive life, no mat- This year’s fund raiser for the ter what the career path he or she chooses. I look forward to working with each of Excellence Fund of the Clayton State The people of Georgia must have faith in you in the months and years ahead as University Foundation will be held on our ability to deliver a world-class gradu- together we march toward perfection in Monday, Sept. 19 at Eagle’s Landing ate, equipped with the knowledge, and this great and noble task. Golf & Country Club in Stockbridge, Ga. The Excellence Fund is primarily used to provide scholarships for stu- Chairman Ben Tarbutton’s Remarks dents in the Clayton State Honors Program. The fund-raising goal for this To the USG Board of Regents Meeting year’s tournament is $30,000.

Thank you Chancellor for those excellent of his daily work, for my upcoming term Registration for the tournament, which remarks. They set us up well as we look as chair. begins with a shotgun start at 10 a.m., ahead. is underway for both golfers and spon- Lastly, I want to thank my family for com- sors. Teams can register for $500, or Let me also take a moment to thank the ing today. Just some quick introductions: individuals can register for $150 and be Board for electing me as your chair. I My mother, Nancy Tarbutton is here. placed with a team the day of the event. understand the responsibility you have Unfortunately, my father had a preexisting Sponsorships are available on six dif- given to me and that you trust that I will conflict and could not join us. My two sis- ferent levels, including; Event Sponsor live up to the excellent records of my ters and their husbands: Anne and John ($5000), Co-Tournament Sponsor predecessors. I will do my very best to Mori and Rosa and Neal Sumer. Growing ($2500), Laker Sponsor ($1000), live up to both the expectations and the up as the younger brother, those two used Player Gift Sponsor ($1000), Food history of this Board. to wear me out! My wife, Betsy, and our Sponsor ($200), and Hole Sponsor three children Ben, Annabeth, and Henry. ($150 per hole). In addition, the I owe a great deal to many people, but let Marriage is a partnership that is built upon Foundation is also accepting donations me single out just one today: our former love, faith, and collaboration; so Betsy, of prizes, raffle items, and food. colleague and regent, Felton Jenkins. just know that you share in this honor that Felton taught us all a great deal about has been bestowed on me by colleagues. For more information, call (678) 466- what it is to be a regent and how to effec- 4470. tively serve on this board. I like to think Tarbutton’s Remarks, cont’d, p. 10 that he prepared me, through the example Campus Review Page 10 August 22, 2011

Tarbutton’s Remarks, cont’d. from p. 9 As I was thinking about my remarks today, •Regent Wilheit, on Finance and Business times demand changes and our thinking I was struck by the word “new.” As chair Operations; must shift from a focus on the numbers we and vice chair, both Dink NeSmith and I •Regent Bernard, on Internal Audit, Risk enroll to the numbers that graduate. This are new. Chancellor Huckaby is new … he and Compliance; and new commission offers us an exciting has new people in key senior positions: •Regent Walker, on Real Estate and opportunity to create a funding mechanism Steve Wrigley, David Morgan and John Facilities. that will support this change in how we Brown. And, of course, Gov. Deal is in his operate. first year in office. So we certainly are turn- In support of the Chancellor’s focus for the ing a new page. University System, we will, as a Board, Our more immediate attention on the for- continue our efforts to strengthen retention, mula has to do with the upcoming Fiscal But, perhaps that isn’t the most accurate progression and graduation rates through- Year 2013 budget. We will support efforts description. This is not passive – we are not out the System. This will include our good to return to full formula funding. As the just turning a new page, we are writing a partnership in the “Complete College Chancellor noted, we are in a new era of new chapter in the 80-year history of this America” and “Complete College resources. Our efforts must be focused on Board and this University System …a Georgia” initiatives, with their goals of actions that demonstrate our good steward- chapter that will build upon all of the good ensuring more college graduates. ship and our accountability. As we make work that leads us to where we are today. the case for continued investment in the Last week, I attended the Governor’s press University System, we must also clearly I believe Chancellor Huckaby is correct: conference announcing this important, demonstrate that we are using the invest- we have a great opportunity to focus on statewide effort. I support the Governor’s ment wisely and to our primary goal of cre- ensuring that we are doing things the right focus on increasing the number of ating a more highly educated Georgia. way to create a more highly educated Georgians who enroll in and complete Georgia. some level of postsecondary education. I am pleased to report our return to our his- toric pattern of scheduling two board meet- This state continues to suffer from the We are proud that two of our institutions: ings each year at an institution. This is recent recession. However, we will not be the College of Coastal Georgia and important in our work to connect as a full deterred. Whether through our teaching, Georgia Gwinnett College, will share $1 working body with our campuses, our fac- our research or our public service, it is part million in Complete College America ulty and staff, our community partners and of the mission of the University System to grants with two technical colleges. These supporters, and especially our students. be a key driver in the return to prosperity. grants directly tie into past work by this Board in terms of taking a hard and honest Of course, there is much, much more that My goal as chair is to support the chancel- look at how we approach learning support will engage this Board over the course of lor and the governor in their efforts related in the System. The grants will help us dis- the year – some known and planned, and to higher education and in providing cover methods that work best for students. some unknown. I count upon each of you Georgia with the human capital it needs. To to respond to both the knowns and the that end, I want us to continue our strong The Governor’s announcement of a plan to unknowns as you have done so well in the tradition of having the work of this Board create a needs-based scholarship program past. be committee-driven. I thank all of you for also has our full support. Such a program your willingness to serve on our standing could do much to ensure broad access to Again, thank you for this great opportunity to and special committees. Your countless college and dovetails in nicely with the work with you and all of our colleagues, sup- volunteer hours do not go unnoticed. Maintaining Affordability Committee porters and partners on behalf of the University Chaired by Regent Griffin. System of Georgia – and to ensure the suc- Specifically, let me thank our new standing cess of our 320,000 students. committee chairs: The Governor’s intent to create the Higher •Regent Stelling, on Academic Affairs; Education Finance Commission is critical •Regent Ellis, on Organization and Law; to the System’s future. Chancellor •Regent Pruitt, on Personnel and Benefits; Huckaby, in his comments, noted that the

Dadonna, cont’d. from p. 4 students in numerous capacities; learning written grants and has been recognized from both the University of South Florida assistance, teaching, counseling, career with awards for university service and Southern Connecticut State College. planning and advising. He is also a licensed professional counselor and has Daddona holds a doctorate in Counseling given dozens of professional presenta- and Student Personnel Services from the tions, published in professional journals, University of Georgia as well as degrees Campus Review August 22, 2011 Page 11

Hopkins Named President of Harold, cont’d. from p. 5 and American Southern Literature, from Clayton State Alumni Association Florida State University. She is excited to by Gid Rowell, Alumni Relations be the dean of the School of Graduate Studies. The Clayton State University Alumni serving as a student orientation leader, an Association Board of Directors has ambassador, a reporter for the Bent Tree “This is an exciting time to be at Clayton announced its new slate of offi- newspaper staff, a delegate with State University, especially in the School cers for 2011-2013. For the the Student Government of Graduate Studies, where we have the upcoming term, the new offi- Association, a member of opportunity to make many positive cers will be: Ben Hopkins, pres- Sigma Pi Fraternity and a mem- changes for our students and our commu- ident; Lanelle LaRue, vice-pres- ber of the Clayton State Theatre nity,” Harold says. “We have eight gradu- ident; Sandra Hill, secretary; program. He also spent a term ate programs and plan to create more in and Dina Swearngin, treasurer. as an intern in the Office of the future.” University Relations. Hopkins is currently employed Harold has witnessed the University go at Clayton State and serves as Hopkins graduated in 2006 with through many positive changes, including the operations coordinator for Hopkins a B.A. degree in the graduate program, which has grown the Student Activities Center Communication and Media tremendously since it began in 2006. (SAC). He supervises the day-to-day oper- Studies and is pursuing a M.Ed. in Higher ations of the SAC, supervising the game Education Administration at Georgia “Our graduate enrollment has increased room, custodial, and student building man- Southern University. by more than 2000 percent, and continues ager operations, as well as acting as the liai- to grow,” she says. son to the University’s Office of Facilities Originally from Tenaha, Tex., he current- Management and to external contractors. ly lives in Morrow, and enjoys do-it-your- Harold explains that the economic down- self projects, technology and professional turn has been the greatest challenge in While a student at Clayton State he partic- wrestling. higher education as well as community at ipated in several student organizations, Hopkins, cont’d, p. 13 large.

“Change always invites opportunities for innovation,” she says. “Employers of the Clayton State Integrative Studies 21st Century are demanding well-educat- ed, savvy professionals. There is more Major Authors Children’s Book demand for graduate education, and Clayton State University is poised to fill by Ciji Fox, University Relations these demands in many areas, including Clayton State senior Brenda Starr a bird lying down on its back from education, health care, psychology, busi- Moon, aside from her busy school crashing into the window,” she recalls. ness and liberal arts.” schedule, is also an author. Moon “All of a sudden, it was in my spirit to recently completed her first children’s say that the bird was praying to God for Harold also says she is fortunate to work book, “Bird of Faith,” a testament to his salvation. As I was studying for my with so many professional educators, who how a bird named Spirit restored her test, I encouraged the bird to get up. have been and continue to be invaluable faith during a difficult time. to her transition in to administrative “The bird was helping me to see that I duties. “Despite my childhood in foster care, I too have the ability to bounce back. want every child to think big and know The bird was named Spirit because it “Each graduate program director is vitally that they too can overcome any obsta- was the spirit of God who placed the important for our continued success; there- cle,” Moon says. bird and I together. Just trust him and fore, I will work closely with each program we can overcome all obstacles.” director to build an effective strategic plan, in Moon, an Integrative Studies major accord with the university’s evolving initia- with a minor in Business, says her “Bird of Faith” is written for reading tives that will include a marketing and book came about by divine interven- level ages nine to 12. The 20 page recruiting plan,” she says. tion while she was on campus studying paperback is published by Author for a final exam. House (December, 2010) and costs $12. The book can be purchased at: “As I was studying, I heard a loud www.Amazon.com, sound, but I couldn't identify where it www.Authorhouse.com, and came from. I looked to my left and saw www.Barnesandnoble.com. Campus Review Page 12 August 22, 2011

The StartSmart Success Series kick-off event, "A Party for Good", is a combination of a service initiative and a party to benefit local non-profits and pro- grams whose mission is to help community members in need. Students participated in several service projects while networking with other new students in a fun, party-style environment. Campus Review August 22, 2011 Page 13

Convocation, cont’d. from p. 1 ladder, and that a student’s chances for Clayton State Vice President for Student Another highlight of the Convocation economic success double with the com- Affairs Dr. Brian Haynes, in his charge to came following the close of the program, pletion of a university degree. In terms of the entering class, had a similar thought when the University’s newest students left the students’ actions and attitudes, Hynes from another well-known American, Spivey Hall through a twin line of had some very simple, yet very important, General Colin Powell, “Success takes applauding faculty and staff. advice – students need to manage and sweat, determination and hard work.” plan their time by making a schedule and The Convocation was followed by a sticking to it, and to avoid falling behind. As for the willingness of Clayton State reception and luncheon in the James M. faculty and staff to help any and all stu- Baker University Center for the new stu- In emphasizing this point, Hynes quoted, dents, Hynes pointed out that, “engaging dents, faculty and staff. somewhat tongue-in-cheek, a noted faculty members about their disciplines is philosopher, Woody Allen, “Eighty per- flattering. Seek them out. They are excit- cent of life is showing up.” ed about helping you.”

Hopkins, cont’d. from p. 11

The vice president for the upcoming term Bears football fan. She also enjoys U.S. The Clayton State Alumni Association will be no stranger to the association board. History and African-American literature. was founded in 1991 and has a dynamic A charter member of the board of directors in alumni base of more than 17,000 gradu- 1991, LaRue served as president in from Another longtime member of the Board, ates, most of who reside in the metropoli- 1997 to 1999. She has also served as vice Swearngin will take over the treasurer tan Atlanta area. The Alumni Association president and treasurer over the years. role. She served as the Board’s president is a non-profit organization, supporting from 2005 to 2007 and also as the Board’s the mission and traditions of Clayton LaRue, who graduated from Clayton State vice president and secretary in the past. State University. in 1985 with a degree in Business Administration, lives in Lake City, Ga., She currently works as a nursing profes- and is retired from the Atlanta Airport sor at Clayton State in the University’s Marriott in College Park, Ga. College of Health. Before employment at Clayton State, she worked in the Neonatal Hill, who graduated in 2005 with a degree in Intensive Care Unit at both DeKalb Communication and Media Studies, will Medical Center in Decatur, Ga., and at take over the secretary position for the next Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. term. She works for IBM as a security ana- lyst and her job entails researching and writ- Swearngin holds three degrees from Clayton ing security vulnerabilities. State, graduating in 1997 with a B.S. in Nursing after receiving her Associates in Nursing in Originally from Atlanta, Hill and her 1993. She completed her Masters in Nursing in daughter live in the Sandy Springs area. 2009. She and her husband, Geoff, have two She loves sports and is an avid Chicago children and reside in Tyrone, Ga. Campus Review Page 14 August 22, 2011

Dental Hygiene Welcomes Students With Fourth Annual White Coat Ceremony by Erin Fender, University Relations

The Clayton State University Department three company Encore awards. He gradu- American Dental Hygienist’s Association of Dental Hygiene held its Fourth Annual ated summa cum laude from Auburn at Clayton State, led the students in their “White Coat” Ceremony on Monday, University and holds a Master of Science oath. A luncheon, provided by Johnson & Aug. 15, in room 101 of the Harry S. degree from Troy State University. Johnson, followed the students’ oath. Downs Center. Following Sterns, Mariya Iskhakova of The annual White Coat Ceremony wel- Alpharetta, president of the Student comes junior students in to the dental hygiene program as well as reminds the students of their responsibilities associat- ed with patient care in the program and also promotes the principles of profes- sionalism they will need to embrace in their future practice of dental hygiene.

Michael Sterns, Johnson & Johnson’s dental school account manager for the southeastern United States, was the keynote speaker. His topic of discussion centered on the professional dental hygienist. Sterns has received numerous company awards including being a two- time Achiever’s Club winner and winning Campus Review August 22, 2011 Page 15 Dr. Gregory McNamara Named Director of Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program by John Shiffert, University Relations

Clayton State University Associate designed to give students with highly me to come on and follow up when Dr. Professor of English Dr. Gregory focused undergraduate degrees the oppor- Burns-Ardolino accepted her next McNamara has been named the director tunity to explore a more multidisciplinary opportunity up in Michigan,” he says. of the University's first masters pro- approach. “But how would anyone feel following gram, the Master of Arts in Liberal up after Wendy, who has been not only Studies (MALS). “Shortly after I started teaching great at leading but also very generous at Clayton State in 2005, the to colleagues and universally respected? McNamara becomes the third Department of English was And I am so happy teaching in English individual to head up the asked to develop a significant under Dr. Barbara Goodman that even a MALS program in its five number of courses for the great thing like the opportunity to direct years, following founding MALS program, which we did,” MALS required some serious processing.” director Dr. Thomas Barnett recalls McNamara. “As every- and Associate Professor of one knows, Wendy did so much Fortunately for Clayton State and its Interdisciplinary Studies Dr. to make the program great, and MALS students, McNamara said “yes.” Wendy Burns-Ardolino, who my colleagues in English as has accepted a position as McNamara well as our peers in History, “But no great college remains or department chair of Liberal Philosophy, Political Science, becomes great without people stepping Studies at Grand Valley State University in CMS, and, back then, Music, too, built up, and stepping up is both exhilarating Grand Rapids, Mich. McNamara official- MALS. And our first students built and also a point of personal reflection,” ly assumed leadership of the MALS pro- MALS and helped us to make the pro- he states. “The Master of Arts in Liberal gram on July 1, 2011, upon the request of gram possible: we have had some very Studies program is something I care Dr. Nasser Momayezi, dean of the Clayton strong projects and superb graduates about from a faculty perspective, from a State College of Arts and Sciences. come out of the program, and we have student perspective, and from a leader- given back to the community and ship perspective. On Nov. 16, 2005, the Master of Arts in impressed SACS.” Liberal Studies was approved by the “The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies pro- Board of Regents of the University McNamara, while honored to be chosen to gram at Clayton State University is a thriv- System of Georgia as Clayton State’s head up the MALS, admits he had some ing, vibrant feature of our school. I'm first graduate-level program, opening big shoes to fill, and that it was an assign- proud to head MALS up, teach in the pro- the door to a whole new world of meet- ment that initially gave him some pause. gram, and work with our faculty and stu- ing the educational needs of students dents to not only develop and maintain the and citizens in metro Atlanta. At the “I have always felt close to the MALS program but also to work toward the high- time of its official roll out in August program and enjoyed my part in its main- est possible standards and see the best out- 2006, the MALS was the only degree of tenance and development, so naturally I comes for everyone involved.” its kind in the state, having been was honored when Dean Momayezi asked

The Return of LANDesk Man? Clayton State OITS to Defend Title at University System Annual Computing Conference Clayton State University’s student who saves students from the potential pit- Eagle. “LANDesk Man” is now posted on helpdesk, “The HUB,” will be back this falls and perils of student computing that the Clayton State University Relations year to defend its title at the University raised the standard for entertainment and You Tube channel at ClaytonSTNews: System Annual Computing Conference at noble service. “LANDesk Man” defeated http://www.youtube.com/user/ClaytonST Rock Eagle. second and third place winners from the News?feature=mhee. “LANDesk Man is University of Georgia and Georgia also on the conference website: The HUB, part of Clayton State’s Office Highlands, with the audience casting the http://www.usg.edu/rock_eagle/video_co of Information Technology and Services, deciding ballots. ntest, and on the HUB's YouTube channel won last year’s Rock Eagle Video Contest as well; www.YouTube.com/csuthehub. with its “LANDesk Man” short, described The 40th Annual University System by the University System ITS Office as a Computing Conference is scheduled for funny and inspirational tale about a hero Oct. 26 to Oct. 28, 2011, also at Rock Campus Review Page 16 August 22, 2011 Women’s Forum Establishes Endowed Scholarship by Ciji Fox, University Relations

The Clayton State University’s Women’s endowment amount, they never wavered that scholarship awards can be provided Forum has reached a milestone of estab- in their belief that it was possible and during the 2011-2012 academic year. A lishing an Endowed Women’s Forum tackled the goal in smaller, achievable long-standing event associated with Scholarship which requires a minimum amounts. Understanding the value of and Women’s Forum is the Annual Auction -- $25,000. The primary goal for the need for scholarships, while they were now in its 10th year. Bidding for treasures Women’s Forum organization is to build building their endowment, they continued and discovering that perfect item has and sustain a Scholarship Fund in support to provide annual awards to students with become an annual tradition. Women’s of assisting students with general and a portion of the proceeds from their Forum will also host the eighth annual emergency resources to continue and fundraising efforts, and to date have Chili Cook-Off and sixth annual Quilt complete their academic studies. awarded in excess of $36,000 directly to Raffle on Nov. 17, 2011. students in scholarships and awards.” “I am so proud of our group for raising the There are several ways Clayton State fac- money to endow the scholarship,” Lou The organization has raised approximate- ulty, staff and students get involved with Brackett, Women’s Forum president, says ly $75,000 since its inception in 2002. continuing the Endowed Women’s Forum of the organization’s accomplishment. Through the Women’s Forum Scholarship Scholarship legacy: “Over the years, Women’s Forum has and Women’s Forum Emergency been known for advocacy, mentoring, and Scholarship, these funds make a differ- Contribute to the Women’s Forum inspirational speakers who provided lead- ence in the lives of many students as they Scholarship Fund through the ership role models.” strive to fulfill their quest for higher edu- Faculty/Staff Fund Drive cation. Almost 90 percent of Women’s Donate items for the Auction "The Women's Forum scholarship provid- Forum 47 scholarship recipients have Shop the auction ed me with an opportunity to better graduated or are still enrolled. Prepare a pot of chili for the Chili myself,” student Jennifer Simba Cook-Off (Hampton) says. “The scholarship money “Despite having a 4.0 GPA I have never Join the Women’s Forum for the Chili got me one step closer to achieving my received a scholarship from Clayton State Cook-Off goals. Thank you Women's Forum!" University until The Women's Forum Purchase Quilt Raffle tickets scholarship,” student Christina Gardner Become a member of Women’s Forum Reda Rowell, Clayton State University’s (Peachtree City) says. “The money I – basic membership fee is only $5 director of development, is responsible received from them paid for the majority for fundraising and endowment building. of my summer classes which were essen- Any additional amount above the five dol- tial for me to stay on track for graduation. lar basic membership fee will be applied to “It has been a wonderful experience see- I will always be grateful to them for their scholarships. For more information about ing how dedicated the Women’s Forum support and will readily support them.” Women’s Forum, please visit the website: leadership and membership have been to www.clayton.edu/womensforum. achieving the $25,000 necessary to estab- Until the endowment begins generating lish a permanent endowment,” she says. modest annual returns, the organization “After their initial shock at the minimum must renew efforts to provide funds so

2010 scholarship recepients 2011 scholarship recepients Campus Review August 22, 2011 Page 17 Parkerson Returns from Delivering Commencement Address in Tbilisi, Georgia The director of Clayton State University’s added) a few concluding comments about Chicken, who is a founding shareholder and Office of International Programs, John E. the greater regional eastward integration vice president of External Relations at GAU, Parkerson, Jr., recently returned Tbilisi, of the EU, noting that Hungary held the introduced Parkerson. Republic of Georgia, after delivering the presidency of the commencement address at the Georgian Council of the EU The Honorary Consul of Hungary for the American University (GAU). through June 2011, southeastern United States, Parkerson and that Poland also fulfilled a diplomatic role after his In December 2009, Clayton State and now holds the presi- trip, reporting to the Honorary Consul of GAU signed a Memorandum of dency for the next Georgia, John E. Hall, on the results of his Understanding (MOU) that promised a six months, making trip, which also included a reunion with cooperative relationship between the two 2011 the year of Mariam Chubinidze, GAU’s first out- universities. The MOU provides the Central Europe.” bound exchange student, who spent the framework for Clayton State and GAU to fall 2010 semester studying business at engage in international exchanges of fac- GAU opened to the Parkerson Clayton State, and visiting other legal and ulty to teach at each other’s institutions, public in 2005, and academic colleagues in Tbilisi. attendance of students between the insti- is a small, modern private institution of tutions, collaboration in special programs approximately 800 students that offers such as research activities or conferences, much of its curriculum in the English lan- and exchanges of academic materials. guage. Its expanding Business and Law programs provide progressive educational The title of Parkerson’s address was: opportunities for Georgian students, with “Georgia to Georgia: How Education the Business programs in particular repre- Advances U.S.-Republic of Georgia senting potential areas for collaboration Ties.” between GAU and Clayton State. GAU graduated its first class of students in ”I focused on the importance of education 2009 with undergraduate degrees in in promoting closer U.S.-Georgia busi- Business and in Law, and graduate ness/economic, political/national defense, degrees in Law. and social ties; the significance of the GAU-Clayton State partnership with Parkerson also reports that, between Law regard to the foregoing; how today’s uni- and Business schools, there were about versity graduates must know something 250 graduates at Commencement. GAU about the peoples, traditions, cultures, President Michael Cowgill was the official ways of doing business, beyond their own host and the U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, country’s borders; developments in the John R. Bass, provided some opening com- European Union and the U.S. as they ments and introductions. Ken Cutshaw, vice affect Georgia,” Parkerson notes. “(I president and general counsel of Church’s

Students Form International Student Association on Campus Clayton State University's growing U.S.A., and that's before the group's first The mission of the ISA is to promote international footprint recently took meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, diversity and inter-cultural awareness another step forward with the creation of Aug. 24 at 11:30 a.m. in room B-11 of the and understanding through social and a new student organization, the Lecture Hall. Media representatives are wel- intellectual activities, to address the International Student Association (ISA). come to cover this informational meeting. issues of international students and facilitate their transition to Clayton Under the direction of President Tony "He’s one our best, most involved and vis- State University, and to provide serv- Yaacoub (Lebanon), a former Rotary ible international students," says Brett M. ices to the college as well as the local Scholar, ISA currently has 13 members Reichert, associate director of the Clayton community. from Lebanon, Spain, South Africa, State International Student Services Ukraine, Slovakia, France, India, Office (ISSO), who helped form ISA, of England, Wales, Hong Kong and the President Yaacoub. Campus Review Page 18 August 22, 2011

Clayton State Student Brings School Supplies to Mexican Orphanage P.J. Herron, a Clayton State graduating sen- “When the students arrived at the orphan- WiSTEM is a Clayton State University ior in Biology, and a member of the age the 30 children came out, very happy organization created to increase knowl- University’s WiSTEM student organization, to see us, but not knowing we had brought edge of, and greater interest in, the recently participated in a “total immersion” any gifts. I don’t think this been done Science, Technology, Engineering and study abroad Spanish and humanities cours- before,” says Herron. “The children were Math (STEM) disciplines. It is also a es with Assistant Professor of Spanish Dr. blown away when they saw that each of means of building a network of resources Khedija Gadhoum. Herron traveled to them received bags of school supplies. We for women in the Science, Technology, Guadalajara, Mexico and the surrounding were gratified to see our hard work so Engineering and Math disciplines and a region for five weeks. enjoyed by the children.” means of communication for women hav- ing an interest in the Science, Technology, This past spring, prior to the start of the Herron plans to go into forensics upon her Engineering, and Math majors. WiSTEM study abroad program, it came to graduation following the current summer serves students of the Clayton State Herron’s attention that the group would semester. She is also the recipient of the University community, and the communi- be visiting an orphanage of about 30 2010 WiSTEM research travel grant. ties surrounding the University. children in Guadalajara, Mexico. Herron decided she wanted to bring school supplies to the children, and for- mulated a plan that she brought before Gadhoum and WiSTEM advisor Mary Hudachek-Buswell. Once her plan was approved, Herron drafted publicity notices and flyers (with help from Hudachek-Buswell), put collection boxes for supplies in place on the Clayton State campus, organized the supplies (pencils, erasers, pens, high- lighters, index cards, crayons, etc.) and took them down to Guadalajara, via the entire study abroad group packing the supplies in their suitcases.

The other students in the study abroad program also contributed to the sup- plies, as did other student members of WiSTEM and College of Information (L to R): Shari Perry, Justin Case Pollard, Khedija Gadhoum, P.J. Herron, Reneé Ruchelle-Ann and Mathematical Sciences faculty. Baptiste, Kyle Flowers, Colleen Walters, Seraiah Jones.

Clayton State Adds Peterson as General Manager for Dining Services

Clayton State University has a new gener- comes to Clayton State from Valdosta State, Peterson also has a al manager of dining services, Amanda where she was operations manager, oversee- strong background Peterson. ing college food service operations generating in retail brands, res- annual sales in excess of $11.5 million, after ident dining, cater- Peterson has been on the job for Sodexo, moving up from retail manager as Valdosta. In ing, employee and the University’s official food service all, she spent five years at Valdosta. client relations. provider, since late May, overseeing the University’s other dining services and Prior to her service in south Georgia, she In her spare time, preparing for the start of the fall semester and served as a Sodexo retail manager and she is a Habitat for the re-opening of the Lakeside Dining Hall. supervisor at the University of West Humanity volun- Peterson Florida (1998-2005) and spent two years teer. A long-time Sodexo employee with an as a Sodexo retail manager at Sacred excellent catering background, Peterson Heart Hospital. Campus Review August 22, 2011 Page 19 Supply Chain Management Program Awarded $7500 Grant from Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics The Clayton State University Supply Georgia Center of Innovation for School of Business, Clayton State was Chain Management program, part of the Logistics. “This grant will hopefully chosen for the grant based on the success University’s AACSB-accredited School help academia do even more in of the supply chain program at Clayton of Business, has been awarded a $7500 providing students a unique and valuable State. grant by the Georgia Center of Innovation industry experience as they learn for Logistics, based in Savannah, Ga. how the ecosystem we call logistics unc- “I will use this money to help pay for stu- tions.” dent field trips to the Port of Savannah, This grant is the first of its kind to be The money for the grant was donated purchase PC software to support some of awarded this year, and Clayton State is through the Center of Innovation by the supply chain courses, and purchase one of just five universities statewide to Spencer Askew, CEO of reightsolutions, a textbooks and reference books for the stu- receive this recognition. company that powers a freight pricing dents to expand their research and study portal that supports transactions in trans- for the supply chain program and profes- “The grant is based upon the combined portation costs with freight carriers. sion,” he says. commitment and creativity towards edu- cating the workforce of our industry,” According to John Mascaritolo, director says Page Siplon, executive director of the of Supply Chain Management for the

The Dream Team Captures the 60 Miles-60 Days Challenge The Dream Team (aka Sleep Walkers) have been declared the winners of the Department of Recreation and Wellness’ 2011 60 Miles-60 Days Challenge.

Led by the champion walker of the Clayton State campus, Dr. John Campbell, The Dream Team compiled an average of 258.56 miles person during June and July. While all of the Dream Team members – Campbell, Dr. R.B. Rosenburg, Jill Sears, Pam Healan, Jennifer Eason, Melanie Nolan, and Dean Dr. Nasser Momayezi – contributed, the distinguished physicist and natural scientist piled up a whopping 1050 miles for the two months in ques- tion. In case you’re wondering, that’s more than 17 miles per day. Second place individually went to another scientist, 6 Barbara Musolf 113.49 chemist Dr. Jim Braun, with 290 miles for 7 Jennifer Eason 96.95 the 60 days. 8 Sue Odom 85.85 9 Michelle Furlong 78.25 In keeping with the accomplishments of all 10 Diane Day 75.65 the walkers, a new award has been created for the winning team of this annual pro- The second place team also came from gram… The Golden Shoe, which will be Natural Sciences, averaging 147.67 miles presented to The Dream Team at a later date. per person. Campus Life was third (66 miles/person). 45 people improved their total mileage The top 10 individual walkers, with their during the second half monthly averages were; The statistics for the competition, as pro- vided by Assistant Director of Recreation 3795.68 = Total miles walked in June 1 John Campbell 525.00 & Wellness Scott Bassett, are as follows; 3853.88 = Total miles walked in July 2 Jim Braun 145.00 7649.56 = Total miles walked throughout 3 Fran Norflus 137.00 8 Teams participated (3-teams in 2010) the program 4 Randy Rosenburg 133.50 93 people signed-up to participate (31 in 82.25 = Average number of miles walked 5 Susan Hornbuckle 117.80 2010) between all participants. Campus Review Page 20 August 22, 2011 The Family That Runs Together… the Four Kordeckis Make Their Mark in the Peachtree Road Race by John Shiffert, University Relations Dr. Gregory S. Kordecki, associate pro- the past five years, and Frank expects to However, the two Kordecki children orig- fessor and coordinator do, starting next year. inally started their journey in the People’s of accounting, business Republic of China. The Kordecki parents, law and taxation for the “I am just glad that we get to do this and both of whom will admit to being on the School of Business, is the whole family can participate,” says the plus side of 60, twice travelled to China to one of Clayton State proud father, even though it is also true adopt their two children. As a result, University’s most dis- that both children finished ahead of both Hilary Ma ZiHong Kordecki collected her tinguished faculty parents, with Hilary leading the way for the parents in Hefei, Anhui Province in members; the winner of family with a 1:03:29 that placed her 94th February 1998, at age 18 months. Frank The Outstanding Kordecki in the women 14 and under age group. Li KangFei Kordecki did the same in Accounting Educator Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, in Award of the Georgia Society of CPAs for Actually, Hilary and Frank Kordecki may November 2002, at age 24 months. 2010. share another distinction among the 50,000 Peachtree runners; there were Not surprisingly, Hilary runs track and However, on July 4 of each year, the only probably very few entered in this year’s cross country and swims at Marist School, accounting Kordecki does is checking the race that came to the starting line from a and has been active in Tucker recreation times of his family in the Peachtree Road greater distance. Now since the Kordeckis and club soccer. Prior to this year, she had Race. That’s because the huge 10K live in Chamblee in DeKalb County, that through the heart of Atlanta is a family might seem to be an unlikely possibility. Road Race, cont’d, p. 22 affair for Kordecki, his wife Christine, and children Hilary and Frank. Although the Kordecki parents have run the Peachtree for 30 consecutive years (“My time of 30 years ago was considerably faster,” admits Professor Kordecki.) it’s a somewhat newer experience for the Kordecki children. Daughter Hilary, 14, was running her fifth Peachtree in 2011, while son Frank, 10, was running his first.

In addition to running the race every year, both Greg and Christine Kordecki have spent 20 consecutive years as volunteers in for runner control of sub-seeded run- ners, something Hilary has also done for Several Clayton State 2011 Peachtree Road Race participants pose in their hard-earned t-shirts.

Runge Tabbed as New Men’s Golf Coach by Lee Wright, Sports Information

Clayton State took its next Runge replaces Barry Harwell, who left great foundations that Barry Harwell step in competitive men’s Clayton State over the summer to take a established for our golf program during golf on Wednesday as ath- similar position at West Georgia. Harwell his tenure. His golf connections within the letic director Mason helped pace the Lakers to the 2009 Peach United States golf community, as well as Barfield announced the hir- Belt Conference championship and a around the world, should certainly expand ing of Steve Runge as the 10th-place finish at the 2008 NCAA the pool of championship caliber players new men’s head golf coach Division II National Championships. that can help us continue to take our teams at Clayton State. Runge Runge to NCAA national tournaments.” comes to the Laker program “We are very excited about having Steve following a five-year stint as a certified Runge join our very successful staff of Runge, cont’d, p. 21 instructor at the prestigious IMG David coaches,” said Barfield. “I am confident Ledbetter Academy in Bradenton, Fla. that Steve will continue to build upon the Campus Review August 22, 2011 Page 21

Soccer, cont’d. from p. 23

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Klute was a foot-3, 205-pounder from Marietta, White defensive anchor on a North Cobb High 2007 NSCAA/Adidas Youth All- played two seasons for the Wildcats in School squad that advanced two straight American and a member of both the U-17 2008 and 2009. He played in 13 games seasons to the Class 5A state playoffs and and U-20 U.S. National Teams. He started with seven starts as a freshman, tallying played for the NASA Elite 11 club under one game for the U-17 National Team and two goals and two assists, and 13 games head coach Ray Tomlin. helped the U.S. team advance to the round with six starts during his sophomore sea- of 16 at the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup in son. Joining the Lakers from overseas are South Korea. freshman midfielder Elliot Prost from White prepped at Georgia Class 5A power Dijon, France, and 6-5, 200-pound Klute last played for Furman in the 2008 Walton High School in Marietta under defender Marcel Enghardt from Bremen, season, and will have three seasons of eli- prominent head coach Bucky Boozer. He Germany. gibility remaining at Clayton State. He helped pace the Raiders to the 2006 Class played on the North Atlanta Soccer 5A state championship. White also played In addition, three former Lakers will be Association (NASA) club team under head club soccer for the Concorde Fire under returning to the program for the upcoming coach Todd Gispert that lost in the USYSA head coach Greg Blasingame, leading that season. Sophomore midfielder Bobby U-19 national championship game in 2009, club to three straight state club champi- Dodd is back after playing the 2009 sea- and earned the Golden Boot Award as the onships. son for the Lakers, as is defender Wes tournament’s top player. Manyak from 2007. And goalkeeper Matt Laker fans will be reminded of former Sutton returns to finish out his Clayton Petersen sees him continuing the strong standout forward Victor Duncan when State career. tradition of central defenders at Clayton they see imposing forward Kenny Mena State, following in the footsteps of All- on the field this fall. Continuing the long Clayton State opens the season on Sept. 2, American and All-Region standouts Josh pipeline of JUCO All-Americans to come playing host to Anderson in the Laker Grenier, Alex Dowling, Karl Haggon and to Clayton State from Tyler Junior Shootout at Laker Field. Lukic before him. College, Mena was a 2009 NJCAA All- American at Tyler, leading head coach “He will be the new anchor to our Steve Clements’ Apaches to the NJCAA Runge, cont’d. from p. 20 defense, along with team captain and National Championship. The 6-1, 192- returning senior central defender Sam pounder scored 11 goals with two assists A native of Mission Viejo, Calif., Runge Bevan,” said Petersen. “Chris is very that season, and seven goals and one assist enjoyed a 15-year professional playing intelligent with his positioning and physi- during his freshman season. career, mostly on the Nationwide Tour. He cally very fast.” played on the Nationwide Tour for nine Tyler defeated Georgia Perimeter in that years, where he won the 2000 Richmond The other significant Division I transfer national championship game, and Open. In addition, Runge also won the for the Lakers this season will be mid- Petersen will bolster the scoring with the Utah Open in 1997 and the 2001 Panama fielder Janny Rivera, who comes to Clayton addition of Georgia Perimeter transfers Open, plus recorded a second-place finish State from South Carolina. He played in 20 who also played in that game - Alejandro at the 2001 Louisiana Open and a fifth- games for the Gamecocks last season. Prior Duque in midfield and Aziz Izmour at for- place finish at the 2000 Dayton Open. to signing with South Carolina, Rivera was a ward. Duque, a native of Norcross, Ga., 2009 NJCAA All-American at Louisburg ranked sixth in NJCAA Region XVII in Runge also qualified for the Asian Tour in College, helping pace Louisburg to the 2009 scoring with 10 goals and seven assists, 1993, as well as played in various tourna- NJCAA “Final Four.” while Izmour, from Alpharetta, Ga., bat- ments in Canada, Mexico, Australia, and tled injuries throughout the season but New Zealand. He also had a brief stint on Midfielder Brian Forero, a native of still managed four goals and five assists to the PGA Tour in 1993, qualifying for both Fayetteville, Ga., comes to Clayton State finished tied for 16th in the region in scor- the Buick Open at the Hardees Classic. He after playing one season at Georgia State ing. also had numerous wins and top finishes in 2007. He played in 18 games with 14 on various mini-tours during his playing starts for the Panthers that season, scoring Four freshmen will also be joining the career. two goals. Forero prepped at Whitewater Laker fold this season, including two High School, where he was a teammate of locally. "I am very thankful for this opportunity Pugh, and played club soccer for the and look forward to getting started with Fayette Lightning. Forero was also a Goalkeeper Jon Skinner was a standout at the team,” said Runge. “Becoming a col- Georgia ODP standout as well as regional North Oconee High School and the lege golf coach is something I have ODP midfielder. Georgia Soccer Association (GSA) always desired and I am very happy to be Phoenix Red club team, coached by Nuno the coach at Clayton State University." Transferring to Clayton State from Piteira that was ranked second in the Kentucky is forward Taylor White. A 6- nation. Defender Matt Roskind was the Campus Review Page 22 August 22, 2011 Life’s Transitions... Trivia Time Dr. Sandra Missroon Celluloid Heroes… Dr. Sandra Missroon, 69, the only retired State Retirees Association. She worked by John Shiffert, University Relations faculty member form the School of with me, Peggy Capell, Winnie Thacker, Nursing, passed away on Aug. 19, 2011, Diane Burns and Bryan Edwards to write Never really die… at least accord- at her home in Jonesboro as the result of a the original bylaws and make plans for the ing to Ray Davies of the Kinks. One freak accident. Dr. Missroon was found at CSRA during the summer of 2002. She of the memorable songs of the the bottom of the deck steps leading to the was part of the executive council of the Seventies, written by one of the pool. She had fallen down the deck steps CSRA during the first three years of its great songwriters; Davies conclud- leading to the pool and apparently died existence. She also held the very important ed “Celluloid Heroes” with these instantly of a broken neck. position as the first chairman of the lines (courtesy of Rob Taylor, who Benefits Committee. Sandy worked with gets three Bonus Points.) “Sandy had her life where she wanted it.” Dr. Harden to have these benefits made says her husband, Jim Missroon. “She available to retirees. These benefits include was doing well after her recent struggle “I wish my life was a non-stop most of those of active employees, such as Hollywood movie show, with breast cancer, and she was enjoying library privileges and discounted tickets to her family and scrapbooking.” Spivey, and are still the benefits which A fantasy world of celluloid villains Among her surviving family members are Clayton State Retirees enjoy." and heroes, her husband, Jim, a son and a daughter, A memorial reception to gather her fami- Because celluloid heroes never feel several grandchildren, and her mother. ly and friends will be held on Tuesday, any pain In addition to her many years on the Aug. 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Floral Hills Funeral Home, 3150 Lawrenceville And celluloid heroes never really Clayton State nursing faculty, Dr. die.” Missroon was one of the original founders Hwy, Tucker, Ga.,, and the funeral will of the Clayton State Retirees Association take place on Wednesday, Aug. 24, begin- ning at 11 a.m., in the funeral home The first person to correctly identify (CSRA). Dr. Helen Brown summarizes Davies’ masterwork was Jill her contributions to that group… chapel. Please visit www.floralhillsfuner- al.com for a more complete listing of her Ellington, followed by Brett "Dr. Sandra Missroon was part of the outstanding accomplishments and credits Reichert, that rock ‘n’ roll animal original group who organized the Clayton in life. David Ludley, Norman Grizzell, B.D. Stillion (who also gets two Bonus Points for her answer to the previous question, having pointed Basketball, cont’d. from p. 23 out that John Belushi also starred in sively that we lose in Bre Fort,” Cox said. At 5-8, Clanton will give the Lakers a the Pearl Harbor-themed movie “Howard gives us a player that has the legitimate shooting threat from the “1941”), Taylor, and Scott Bassett. flexibility to play either forward position. perimeter. During her senior season at But I think her best position is the four, as Grady, she averaged 17 points, eight To head off in a completely differ- she can rebound and post, along with pos- assists and four rebounds a game in gar- ent direction… what currently pop- sessing solid perimeter skills.” nering All-Region honors. ular fiction trilogy (now available at The Loch Shop) is based on the Cox is very high on the two prep recruits She played her first three high school sea- back story contained in the myth of coming in for the upcoming season, espe- sons at Redan High School in Decatur, Ga. Theseus and the Minotaur? cially Covington, who will compete immedi- ately for playing time at power forward. “We are also very excited about our Send your answers, not to incoming freshmen. Covington is a Zeus or Hera, but to The 5-10 Covington enjoyed a stellar tremendously athletic power forward with [email protected]. career at Tift County. As a senior, she was a body and skill set that is perfect for our the Region 1-5A Player of the Year, aver- system. I expect her to compete right away aging 18 points and seven rebounds a for a spot in our post rotation,” Cox said. game in pacing Tift County to a 22-7 “Clanton came to us late, but she is a big Road Race, cont’d. from p. 20 overall mark with the Region 1-5A cham- guard who has the potential to be a versatile pionship and a berth in the Georgia Class scorer and rebounder on our perimeter. If also run all six qualifying years (ages eight 5A State Tournament “Sweet 16.” she develops she could remind Laker fans through 13) of the Peachtree Junior, a of Marie St. Fort, so we were very happy record to which her brother aspires. Frank In addition, Covington was selected to to add her to our roster.” enjoys his rec soccer and activities play in the annual Georgia North-South through Henderson Mill Elementary High School All-Star Game. (DeKalb County Schools). Campus Review August 22, 2011 Page 23 Sports... Cox Announces 2011-12 Clayton State Women’s Basketball Recruiting Class by Lee Wright, Sports Information

Fresh off winning the 2011 NCAA and I couldn’t be happier with the eight points and six rebounds a game. Division II National Championship, Clayton results.” During her prep career at Cocoa Beach State women’s head basketball coach Dennis High School, she was a two-time All- Cox has announced the Lakers’ recruiting Replacing Fort at power forward was a Region selection and a McDonald’s All- class for the 2011-12 season. key priority, and Cox believes he has American nominee. filled that with additions of Smith and Signing with the Lakers for the upcoming Howard from the junior college ranks. Howard wound up missing all of last sea- season is Florida junior college forwards son with an injury, thus she will have three Shannon Smith (Indian River State) and Smith, at 6-foot-2, will give the Lakers years of eligibility remaining for the Lakers. Brandice Howard (Santa Fe College), and more size and athleticism in the post to As a freshman at Santa Fe, she averaged five Georgia prep standouts Jessica Covington help complement Clayton State’s dynam- points and four rebounds a game in earning (Tift County High School) and Shadawn ic center combination – sophomore second team All-Florida Mid-South Clanton (Grady High School). This quar- Shacamra Jackson and junior Kayla Mobley. Conference honors. She brings a strong tet joins a Laker team that returns four The Cocoa Beach, Fla, native averaged six rebounding mentality to Clayton State. starters and eight letterwinners from last points and seven rebounds during her soph- The 5-11 Howard prepped at Lee High season’s 35-1 Division II National omore season at Indian River State before School in Jacksonville, Fla., where she Championship squad. going down with a season-ending injury in the ninth game of the season. was a four-time All-Region selection and two-time All-State selection. In addition, “In preparing for our recruiting strategy She was ranked as the 16th best power she was also the Class 5A State Player of for the 2011-12 season, it was clear that forward at the junior college level by Dan the Year during her junior season. we were taking a big hit from graduation Olson’s Basketball Girl’s Report. In addi- at our small and power forward positions, tion, she was a teammate of current Laker “Smith is an extremely athletic and pow- losing standouts Teshymia Tillman and guard Keona Dixon at Indian River State. erful post player that can play either post Breanna Fort,” said Cox, who is 184-45 position. She is a very active player that entering his eighth season at Clayton Smith played her freshman season at the we hope can bring us the energy defen- State. “So, that was our focus going in, College of Central Florida, averaging Basketball, cont’d, p. 22

Two-time U.S. National Team Player Headlines 2011 Men’s Soccer Recruiting Class Coming off the best season in program Conference Player of the Year Ryan Pugh, the addition of Chris Klute, a native of history, Clayton State men’s head soccer Division II All-Southeast Region goal- Grand Prairie, Tex., and a transfer from coach Pete Petersen has reloaded his keeper Brian Garcia and forward Matty Furman. squad for the 2011 season with an impres- Phillips and Peach Belt Conference Soccer, cont’d, p. 21 sive incoming recruiting class. Freshman of the Year Arturo Cruz. Campus Review The 14-player class that includes four “This is a big class, and on paper it brings August 22, 2011 Division I transfers, plus one U.S. in a lot of talent,” said Petersen, who is National Team player and two junior col- 88-36-15 entering his eighth season at the Editor: John Shiffert lege All-Americans. This group joins 12 Clayton State helm. “Take this class and talented returning players from last sea- add it to the returning players, and that is Writers: Erin Fender son’s 19-4 Laker squad that won the a lot of meat and potatoes. I have to come Ciji Fox Peach Belt Conference championship, up now with the right spices to make a Lauren Graves advanced to the NCAA Division II “Elite complete meal!” Layout: Lauren Graves Eight” and was ranked fifth in the nation in the final NSCAA Division II Top 25. The big key for Petersen was on defense Photography: Erin Fender and replacing graduating Division II All- Ciji Fox The returning players include Division II American Igor Lukic at central defender. Graphic Design: Lauren Graves All-American forward and Peach Belt Petersen believes he has done that with