Cynthia Parks has been named the director of Financial Aid, effective May 1, 2010. She assumes the new role after the retirement of former director Willene Holmes who served the university for more than 20 years. “We are excited to have Ms. Parks join Augusta State as the new financial aid director. She brings a …
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Retirement and Recognition Ceremony Comments Off
At the annual Retirement and Recognition Ceremony held April 29 in the Maxwell Theatre, 19 faculty and staff members were honored who have retired or plan to retire prior to the end of the calendar year 2010. They include: Beatrice Crawford, Custodian I, Custodial Services. Ms. Crawford began working in the Physical Plant in August …
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Three faculty members were honored with the university’s highest honors when they were presented with the Louis K. Bell Research Award, the Outstanding Teaching Award, and the Richard S. Wallace Distinguished Service Award at the annual Retirement and Recognition ceremony April 29. Dr. Richard Topolski , associate professor of psychology, was honored with the Bell …
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More than 1200 candidates for graduation from Augusta State University will have their degrees conferred during its annual commencement ceremony, which will be held Saturday, May 8, at 10 a.m. in the James Brown Arena. This ceremony marks the last graduating class of the Associate of Science in Nursing degree. ASU phased out that program …
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Faculty members earning promotions and tenure, effective fall 2011, were announced at the annual Faculty and Staff Retirement and Recognition Ceremony on April 29. The following faculty were promoted to the rank of professor: Dr. Emam Hoosain—Department of Teacher Education; Dr. Joey Styron—James M. Hull College of Business; and Dr. Richard Topolski—Department of Psychology. Promoted …
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James Kirkland, carpenter II in Augusta State University’s Physical Plant, has been named the recipient of the Staff Excellence Award for Spring 2010. Mr. Kirkland’s interest for carpentry began when he was 12 years old working in a local carpentry shop during the summer. Now, it is his work ethic and dedication to the university …
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Pulley named PPEOQ Craig Pulley has been named the Physical Plant Employee of the First Quarter. “I was surprised. I have been here for almost a year and a half, and I feel honored that my peers chose to vote for me. I wasn’t expecting it,” says Mr. Pulley, HVAC Systems Control Technician and Energy …
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Jasper Cooke, public safety, completed the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Group 15 training in April. The CERT program includes training in disaster preparedness, fire suppression, hazardous materials, disaster medical operations (such as triage, treating life threatening injuries, assessment, treatment and hygiene), light urban search and rescue, radio operations, team organization, disaster psychology, and a …
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By Jeannen Hobbs, contributing writer Actively involved in her ministry, Laverne Felix, administrative assistant in the Office of Student Activities, sits on the board of trustees, sings in the choir, serves on the Pastor Support team, and is the youth choir advisor. “My spiritual life is important to me. I enjoying serving in my ministry,” …
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By Jeannen Hobbs, contributing writer Keith Luoma, assistant professor and associate chair of the Department of Learning Support, likes the idea that he can make a difference in his students’ lives. “Respecting the students and not treating them like they are incapable of learning is important,” says Mr. Luoma. This philosophy has guided Mr. Luoma …
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