Shirley Strum Kenny, former president of the State University of New York at Stony Brook, has been named interim president of Augusta State effective July 1. Her appointment, announced by University System of Georgia Chancellor Hank Huckaby , follows the planned retirement from that role of William A. Bloodworth, Jr. Kenny, the first woman to …
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Consolidation Update Comments Off
President Bloodworth and GHSU President Ricardo Azziz provided updates as well as answered questions on the consolidation process at two open forums held April 23 on the campuses of ASU and GHSU. The combined forums included more than 250 faculty, staff, students, and community members. This was the second joint open forum to take place …
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Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP), one of the world’s largest providers of business outsourcing solutions, will continue its partnership with Augusta State University, Augusta Technical College, and Paine College to increase the number of graduates in the critical areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through a $700,500 grant—The ADP Educational Partners for Success Grant—the …
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Augusta State will host several recognition and fun events from Monday, April 30, through Friday, May 4, to show appreciation to faculty and staff. On Monday from noon until 2 p.m., departments throughout campus prepare goodies to share for Progressive Snacking. This event is an opportunity to visit with faculty and staff you may not …
Read MoreBryant selected for mentoring program Comments Off
Clint Bryant, director of athletics, has been selected to serve as one of 10 mentors for the 2012-13 Division II mentoring program. The first class of the Division II mentoring program still has a couple of months to go, but work is already underway on Year 2. Division II and the Division II Athletics Directors …
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Over 40 second graders from C.T. Walker Traditional Magnet School are working with Augusta State University’s Department of Communications and Professional Writing to produce their own radio show. This radio show project is a part of a new initiative developed between C.T. Walker and Augusta State University. According to Pam Hayward, chair of ASU’s Department …
Read MorePhi Beta Lambda wins awards Comments Off
By Damon Armour, Assistant Director for Information Security/CISO, contributing writer Twenty Augusta State students ventured to Atlanta for the state’s Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) competition. ASU’s chapter placed in 31 of the 40 events, and 17 students qualified for the national competition which will be held June 23-28 in San Antonio, Texas. Nine students had …
Read MorePhysical Plant Employee of the Quarter Comments Off
Rudy Garrett has been named the Physical Plant Employee of the 1st Quarter. Garrett joined the ASU family in 2008. Prior to his promotion to University Hall crew leader, he serviced the Central Office Supply, Public Safety, Ceramics Lab, and the Physical Plant shop areas. He considers himself to be a world traveler and speaks Spanish, …
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By Lurelia Hardy, K12 Committee Chair, contributing writer Department of Music recognized for service The Service to K-12 Committee is pleased to recognize the Department of Music for outstanding involvement in activities that contribute to improving teaching and learning in K-12 schools and overall school improvement. Their efforts reflect a commitment to enhance the music …
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NASPA Undergraduate Fellow Chaz Glick, senior early childhood education major, has served as ASU’s first Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) Undergraduate Fellow program. The semi-structured mentoring program is for undergraduate students who would like to explore and better understand the field of student affairs and higher education. Under the direction of his mentor, …
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