Archive | November, 2009
Executive Leadership Institute
Two participants from Augusta State have been selected for participation in a new University System of Georgia (USG) program to develop leadership skills. Angela Morgan, chair of the Department of Music, and Ray Whiting, assistant vice president for institutional effectiveness and faculty assistant to the president, are participating in the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI), sponsored [...]
Continue reading...Bryant assumes new posts
30. November 2009
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By Joey Warren, contributing writer Clint Bryant has recently taken on two new leadership roles, one at the NCAA legislative level and the other within the community. Mr. Bryant, who has served 22 years as athletic director, was recently named the incoming president of the Kiwanis Club of Augusta for 2009-10. He also was appointed [...]
Continue reading...Christmas Tree Lighting
30. November 2009
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The annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Augusta State University will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m. on the History Walk. Caroling by the ASU Choir begins at 6 p.m. Cookies and hot chocolate will be available for faculty, staff, students, and community members prior to Santa’s scheduled visit to the boys and girls. [...]
Continue reading...Physical Plant Employee of the Quarter
30. November 2009
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“I was surprised, because it caught me off guard” is how Bill Sealey says he felt after being named the Physical Plant Employee of the Third Quarter. An electrician, Mr. Sealey has been a member of the ASU family since 2007, and he says he enjoys working at the university. “This is an honor, because [...]
Continue reading...December Birthdays
30. November 2009
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Clarence Brown December 1 Admissions Barbara Maddox December 1 History, Anthropology & Philosophy Scott Small December 1 Biology Holly Carter December 2 Study Abroad Walter Alexanderson December 3 Human Resources William Dodd December 4 Office of VP for Academic Affairs Michael Dowell December 4 Math & Computer Science Mary Gibbs December 4 Public Saftey Musa [...]
Continue reading...Patching – It’s not just for Windows
30. November 2009
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By Damon Armour, IT Security Officer, contributing writer When the topic of patching computer software comes up, one of the first items on a user’s mind is the operating system. Whether its Windows, Apple’s OSX, Linux, etc., there are issues with programming that requires security or functionality patches. An area that is often overlooked is [...]
Continue reading...ASU hits record enrollment
2. November 2009
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Augusta State has set a new record in enrollment for fall 2009 with 7,061 students. The semester’s enrollment is more than a five percent increase from the fall 2008 semester. “The economy has impacted our growth. Students who would have left the area to go to college are now staying closer to home,” says Katherine [...]
Continue reading...A Day for ASU exceeds goal
2. November 2009
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The annual A Day for Augusta State University campaign to raise friends and funds for the university exceeded its goal by more than $4,000 as the campaign drew to a close on Friday, Oct. 9, with a total of $539, 016. The campaign, which began on Aug. 11, raised money for scholarships, faculty development, and [...]
Continue reading...Professor receives recognition for being a trailblazer
2. November 2009
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Lillie Johnson, chair of the Department of English and Foreign Languages, was recognized as a courageous trailblazer during the University System of Georgia’s Diversity Summit. Dr. Johnson was one of two individuals recognized during the summit. A valedictorian of Augusta College, Dr. Johnson was among the first African-Americans to receive her bachelor’s degree from the [...]
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30. November 2009
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