Vol. 40 No. VIV Serving the CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY Community May 9, 2008 Clayton State Signs Faculty Exchange Agreement with Hunan University of Technology by John Shiffert, University Relations layton State University President Dr. Thomas K. Harden and CAssistant Professor of Marketing and Merchandising Dr. Zi Wan recently returned from the People’s Republic of China with a signed agreement that will open a new chapter in the University’s history. Harden and Wan traveled to the city of ZhuZhou in Hunan Province to meet with officials of the Hunan University of Technology (HUT), returning with a signed agreement for an exchange of fac- ulty members between the two institutions of higher education. After a series of meetings with HUT President Hanqing Wang and HUT Vice President Taigang Standing across from one of the seven campuses of the Hunan University of Technology are HUT, cont’d., p. 7 (left to right); Dr. Zi Wan, HUT President Hanqing Wang, Dr. Thomas K. Harden, and HUT Vice President Taigang Liu. Inside Michael Baird to Speak At Clayton State Commencement Departments: he Honorable Michael Baird will serve at from Clayton State President Dr. Thomas Across the Campus . .5 Tthe commencement speaker at Clayton K. Harden and Interim Dean of Arts & Archives . .11 State University’s 38th Annual Spring Sciences Dr. John Campbell… almost Trivia Time . .15 Commencement on Saturday, May 10, 2008. three weeks before his receives his high Sports . .16 school diploma from Union Grove. A As has been the case for the past several Joint Enrollment student at the University, years, Clayton State will hold two cere- Delk is the first person to earn a degree In This Issue: monies. The first, starting at 9 a.m., will from Clayton State while still enrolled in be for graduates of the College of Arts & high school. Union Grove’s graduation Smith Award Winners . .2 Sciences. A total of 195 graduates are ceremonies will be held on Friday, May Dental Hygiene Students expected to participate. The second cere- 30. Serve and Learn . .2 mony, scheduled for a noon start, will be Alum the Curator of for the graduates of the School of Baird was a member of the first baccalau- Hapeville Museum . .3 Business, the College of Information and reate class of Clayton State University, Jack Mangham Award Mathematical Sciences, the College of earning a B.B.A. in Management (1989). Winners . .3 Professional Studies, and the School of He is also a 1992 graduate of the Georgia Academic Honors Winners . .4 Nursing. A total of 207 graduates are expect- State University College of Law where he Bookstore Opening . .5 ed to participate in the second ceremony. earned a Juris Doctorate. A native of Clayton County, Baird worked his way Sabatier Published in Among those taking part in the first cere- “Experimental Neurology” . .6 through college as a police officer with mony will be Union Grove High School the Lake City Police Department. Rosalind Williams’ New Jobs . .7 senior Derek Delk, who will be receiving his associate degree in Integrative Studies Baird, cont’d., p. 13 Campus Review Page 2 May 9, 2008 Todebush and Haught Announced As 2008 Alice Smith Award Recipients by Erin Fender, University Relations Dr. Patricia Todebush and Sandy Haught are the 2008 Alice Smith Award winners at Clayton State University. The University’s annual Alice Smith Awards for both faculty and staff were presented at Clayton State’s Faculty/Staff Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, Apr. 30. An annual event since 1995, the Smith Awards are presented to the faculty mem- ber and staff member ranked most out- standing as determined by committees of their peers. The two, $1000 awards were established by the late philanthropist Joseph Smith in honor of his wife, Alice. Photo Credit: Erin Fender Photo Credit: Erin Fender Assistant Professor of Chemistry Todebush, began teaching at Clayton Dr. Patricia Todebush Sandy Haught State in 2004. She obtained her doctorate from the University of Georgia in 2000. In reason I am so amazed I won this award “Clayton State is such a special place. I addition to teaching introduction to chemistry because I am just doing what I love to do work with caring and compassionate peo- courses, she has been an advisor for the everyday,” expresses Todebush. ple who truly put the students first. I have Clayton State Science Association since 2004. had so many wonderful role models and Todebush is married with two children, a mentors here, and they help me to be the “I love teaching chemistry to others, two year old little girl and a new baby boy best teacher that I can be,” says Todebush. working on research with students and I who is four months old. She grew up in even enjoy the committee and administra- New Bedford, Mass., but currently resides Smith Awards, cont’d., p. 8 tive aspects of my work. I think this is the in Norcross. Clayton State Dental Hygiene Students Serve and Learn by John Shiffert, University Relations While Clayton ifestation of the department’s community The Clayton State Department of State University is service, Clayton State Dental Hygiene Dental Hygiene recently held its Third generally noted for students have also traveled throughout the Annual Serve and Learn Recognition its students’ inter- state in service to the public. Ceremony -- one of the stipulations action in the sur- with the grant is that the Department rounding commu- A prime example of this is the Service holds a day of reflection to showcase nities, the Learning Program, funded by a sub-grant the community of the students. And it University’s Dental from the Morehouse School of Medicine was an impressive showcase, giving four Photo Credit: Erin Fender Hygiene program, in partnership with the Clayton State student groups the opportunity to present Susan Duley part of the College University Department of Dental Hygiene on their service in addressing the health of Professional Studies, takes a back seat to recognize and promote student involve- needs of underserved communities. to none in its community involvement. ment and participation in community service and health care activities. The This year’s Serve and Learn programs Although the public Dental Hygiene Morehouse grant is from the Corporation focused on children’s oral health, and Clinic on the University’s main campus of National and Community Service in in Morrow may be the best-known man- Washington, D.C. Dental Hygiene, cont’d., p. 6 Campus Review May 9, 2008 Page 3 Alumna Now Curator of the Hapeville Depot Museum by Erin Fender, University Relations Beverly Craton, a History, for helping her to realize her Clayton State interests in history and helping her to University alum- explore the idea of a new career path. na, found her passion as a stu- After a course in public history with dent and is now Assistant Professor of History Dr. Randall the curator of the Gooden, Craton said she soon realized her Hapeville Depot interests in archival work. Museum. “I saw the importance and how much Craton graduated work is involved. If you want to offer peo- from Clayton ple public history, you have to have an archives,” she says. State with a B.A. in History in the spring After graduation and through the encourage- of 2007. After a long career as an elec- She took the opportunity to intern with the ment of Fischer, she applied for an open cura- tronic technician working in robotics, she Clayton State University Archivist, tor position at the Hapeville Depot Museum had to leave her job and become the pri- Rosemary Fischer. and began working there in July 2007. mary care giver for her elderly father. “The most challenging part of Clayton “The museum was closed for more than “I needed something to do part time and a State was some of the science courses, but five years due to storm damage. I have friend suggested going back to college. I the Center for Academic Success really been battling mold in the archives and the thought to my self, I can do that,” says helped me through those challenges. They restoring of the museum. However, we Craton. are really willing to assist students and make did recently receive a grant that will fund She originally began coursework at sure they are successful,” says Craton. the remodel of the museum,” says Craton. Clayton State to further her education and As a non-traditional student, Craton had opportunities as an electronic technician. Her responsibilities are numerous; some of her to prioritize responsibilities which often duties are tours, grant writing, special events, “I realized that I had worked in an area made school hard to balance. promotions, as well as maintaining artifacts. that gave me a great salary, but did not neces- “The faculty and staff at Clayton State are sarily make me happy,” she explains. “We have been fortunate to have interns great. They are extremely helpful and from Clayton State who have been inspi- Craton credits Dr. Kathryn Kemp, want students to succeed. This is a great Clayton State associate professor of place to learn,” she says. Curator, cont’d., p. 13 Three Clayton State Students Win Jack Mangham Award Clayton State University students John supervisor evaluation. The award is given Shaffer of Griffin, Tangelia Penix-King of to four students in competition from col- Jonesboro, and Marcia Greer of Brooks leges and universities across the state in have been chosen to receive the 2007- the following categories: Business, 2008 Jack Mangham Experiential Education, Arts and Sciences and Learning Student of the Year Award, Engineering/Technology. sponsored by Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers (GACE).