Archive | May, 2010
ASU in action for excellence
A new strategic planning initiative was kicked off May 11 when Dr. Samuel Sullivan, vice president for academic affairs, convened a large group of faculty, staff, and students into the Jaguar Student Activities Center Ballroom to participate in the new planning process. Under the auspices of Dr. Sullivan and the assistant vice president for institutional [...]
Continue reading...Area organization receives President’s Award
31. May 2010
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Members of the board of HOPE PLUS, Inc., were named recipients of Augusta State University’s 2010 President’s Award—the highest honor bestowed by the president in recognition of service, dedication, and leadership to the university. The award was presented at the annual President’s Club reception, which was held May 6 at the home of Mr. and [...]
Continue reading...ASU’s tuition to increase
31. May 2010
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Entering freshmen and transfer students at Augusta State University will see an increase in tuition for the 2010-2011 academic year. The University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents took action on the System’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 operating budget, which includes setting tuition rates. The actions of the board support its philosophy of providing [...]
Continue reading...New Space Gallery renamed
31. May 2010
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The university’s New Space Gallery in Washington Hall has been renamed to honor a longtime friend and supporter of the university, Mary S. Byrd. A major gift from Mrs. Byrd was announced in May. “This generous support not only recognizes the talent and reputation of ASU faculty artists but will bring a new level of [...]
Continue reading...ASU professor awarded prestigious grant
31. May 2010
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Paulette Harris, Cree-Walker Professor of Education, is one of only 12 recipients nationwide of a literacy grant from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. The grant will fund a General Education Diploma (GED) Lending Library at Augusta State’s Literacy Center that will provide test preparatory books to enhance adult students’ reading abilities. Adult students [...]
Continue reading...Consolidation assists institutional effectiveness and retention
31. May 2010
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Three offices are being consolidated to enhance assessment, research, and retention at ASU. The offices of Institutional Research, Student Development, and Institutional Effectiveness will soon be merged into one operation on July 1, to be called the office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research. At this time, the offices will remain in their current locations. The [...]
Continue reading...ASU’s construction update
31. May 2010
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Construction Update The campus of Augusta State has undergone a $100 million transformation over the past decade, and renovations continue to change the face of campus. Renovations began in February in the Bookstore and were completed in May, resulting in an updated look and more convenience for users. Studio B, an 1860s building that was [...]
Continue reading...Jaguars head to NCAA golf championship tournament
31. May 2010
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by Joey Warren The men’s golf team, ranked fifth in the nation, qualified for the NCAA National Championship, which will be held June 1-6 at the Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tenn. The Jags earned the bid after taking second in the NCAA Regional in San Diego, Calif., in late May. The regional was won by [...]
Continue reading...Reese Library thanks guest readers
31. May 2010
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Beginning in the spring of 2009, Reese Library has sponsored the Guest Reader Program at Lamar-Milledge Elementary School. The program involves Augusta State University faculty and staff who volunteer to read to students in kindergarten on Wednesdays of each month for half an hour. Carol Waggoner-Angleton (library staff member) solicits volunteers in the fall from [...]
Continue reading...Facebook: Your privacy at risk
31. May 2010
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Damon Armour IT Security Officer Facebook has grown from an alternative to MySpace to the most powerful social networking portal in the world. Initially dubbed as a place to keep up with friends and family, it has now become an information sponge, and we are the ones feeding it. What is Facebook doing with all [...]
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31. May 2010
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