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ASU’s economic impact measured at $138 million

– June 13, 2011Posted in: Business, Education, Government

During the 2010 fiscal year, Albany State University’s overall economic impact on the regional economy was measured at $137,707,545, according to a report recently released by the University System of Georgia.

The report also measured ASU’s employment impact at 1,757 jobs in fiscal year 2010. Of that total, 580 jobs were on-campus and 1,177 jobs were off-campus and existed because of institution-related spending.

Also in fiscal year 2010, the economic impact of ASU’s capital outlays reached $73,900,181 with an employment impact of 654 jobs.

The region ASU covers for the report includes the counties of Dougherty, Lee, Worth, Mitchell, Terrell, Colquitt, Baker, Sumter, Calhoun and Tift.

Overall, the University System of Georgia’s economic impact on the state was measured at $12.6 billion with an employment impact of 130,738 jobs.

Conducted by the Selig Center for Economic Growth in the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia, the report was based on a needs assessment study commissioned by Georgia’s Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP).

To view the report, visit http://www.icapp.org/pubs/usg_impact_fy2010.pdf.

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ASU, VSU to battle in September

– June 8, 2011Posted in: Sports

By Edythe Bradley

 

It’s official: Albany State University and Gulf South Conference foe, Valdosta State University, have inked a contract that will pit the Golden Rams and the Blazers in gridiron action on Sept. 17, ASU athletic officials have announced. The one-year deal will give Albany State an additional home game this season and finalize the 2011 football schedule.

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ASU receives Innovation in Logistics Education Award

– May 27, 2011Posted in: Community

Albany State University recently received the Innovation in Logistics Education Award for its logistics program in the College of Business. ASU was one of four recipients to receive the $7,500 prize. The inaugural award was presented by the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics on May 9 during a reception in Atlanta to kick off the 2011 Georgia Logistics Summit.

“The award recognizes the role that HBCUs play in our region as we engage students in understanding logistics and the supply chain management industry,” said Dr. Kathaleena Edward Monds, interim dean of the ASU College of Business. “The state of Georgia is a leader in SCLM (Supply Chain and Logistics Management), and we are excited to be able to utilize the funds in a way that allows us to visit companies throughout the state.  By doing so, we are able to leverage relationships for future internships and job placement.”

ASU is home to the Center for Advanced Logistics Management (CALM) and offers a bachelor’s degree in supply chain and logistics management. The ASU College of Business will use the Innovation in Logistics Education Award to plan student trips to Ports of Authority and other logistics hubs; launch a student professional organization in supply chain and logistics; enable students to attend trade conferences and workshops; and visit agricultural plants, educational institutions and area logistics businesses. The award will also provide funding for faculty development activities and student internship opportunities.

“We are pleased to join Efreightsolutions in making the Innovation in Logistics Education Award to Albany State University,” said Page Siplon, executive director for the Center of Innovation for Logistics.  “Albany State has made great strides in their logistics education programs.

“We look forward to seeing how this award will broaden the experience of their students and continue to raise the bar for academic excellence in logistics.”

The funding for the Innovation in Logistics Education Award is generated by sponsorship of a new online freight pricing portal, www.georgiafreight.com, which provides a way for Georgia shippers to save money and increase business. The tool was initially a collaborative development and is now powered by eFreightsolutions, a Georgia-based logistics software company.

Other recipients of the Innovation in Logistics Education Award for 2011 are Clayton State University, Georgia Southern University, Georgia Institute of Technology and Kennesaw State University.

For more information about CALM or ASU’s bachelor’s degree in supply chain and logistics management, contact the ASU College of Business at (229) 430-4014 or visit www.asurams.edu.

 

Dr. Kathaleena Edward Monds (second from left), interim dean of the ASU College of Business, accepts an Innovation in Logistics Education Award from the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics on May 9 during the 2011 Georgia Logistics Summit held in Atlanta. Joining Monds are former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue (fourth from left) and other award recipients, including Clayton State University, represented by Dr. John Mascaritolo (far left); Georgia Institute of Technology, represented by Dr. Alan Erera (fifth from left); Georgia Southwestern State University, represented by Dr. Stephen M. Rutner (second from right); and Kennesaw State University, represented by Dr. Richard Franza (far right).

 

 

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ASU: Other things to worry about

– May 24, 2011Posted in: Tom Knighton

Darton State College. It has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Now that it has a four year nursing program, it appears that the former Albany Junior College has moved up in the world indeed. Most of the people I’ve talked to are thrilled with the Board of Regents’ decision to allow Darton to offer a BSN program. However, a few are upset.

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ASU nursing graduates prepare for board certification exam

– May 23, 2011Posted in: Community

On May 17, recent graduates of the Master of Science Degree in Nursing Program at Albany State University received thorough preparation for an upcoming examination that aims to ensure their success when they pursue board certification as nursing practitioners.

Laura Anderson, an emergency room nurse at Palmyra Medical Center who also is a clinical instructor at Darton College, said she enjoyed the workshop.

“The interactive way of learning helps me remember the important things,” Anderson said. “I know this experience will be beneficial when I take the exam and in my future as a nurse practitioner.”

The workshop, delivered by Marye Kellermann and sponsored by the ASU Department of Nursing, is designed to be “short, sweet, to-the-point” and necessary. According to Kellermann’s website, the “NECESSARY NP Review” course is the only one in the world that is backed by a full money-back guarantee.

“There is nothing like it on the market,” said Kellermann. “Our workshops provide accelerated learning techniques with straight lecture to make learning captivating, interactive and fun. Students can’t fall asleep in these courses.”

Taweena Thomas, a recent MSN graduate and an employee at Albany Healthcare, was impressed by the training.

“The activities were very informative, and they really stimulate thinking,” she said.

In addition to newly graduated students of the master’s degree in nursing program, several ASU faculty and staff members were in attendance: Dr. Linda Alford, assistant professor of nursing and the program’s facilitator; Dr. Vickie Phillips, director of Student Health Services: and ASU staff certified family nursing practitioners Natalie Thomas and Vernendia Cruel.

Kellermann is an international speaker, author and is the creator of the Necessary Workshops and products. She graduated from the University of Virginia in 1977, earned her MS in 1981 from the University of Maryland and is currently a doctoral student at the University of Maryland.

Dr. Marye Kellermann gives ASU nursing graduates the necessary tools to achieve success on the national nursing practitioner certification exams in her workshop titled “NECESSARY NP.”

 

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ASU Students tour National Civil War Naval Museum

– May 14, 2011Posted in: Community

Albany State University’s TOP (Targeting Our Past) Learning Community recently toured the National Civil War Naval Museum. Participating students learned about the impact of naval activities during the American Civil War. Located in historic Columbus, Ga. on the Chattahoochee Intra-Coastal Waterway, Port Columbus is the only museum in the world dedicated to telling “the complete naval story” of the American Civil War.

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ASU directors complete USG ELI

– May 13, 2011Posted in: Community

Dr. Vicki Phillips (second from left), director of ASU Student Health Services, and Tarrah Mirus (third from left), director of Instructional Technology, receive trophies marking their completion of the year-long University System of Georgia’s Executive Leadership Institute. ELI participants were honored during a ceremony held in Macon on April 22. Joining them at the ceremony are Dr. Everette J. Freeman (left), ASU president, and Dr. Abiodun Ojemakinde, ASU vice president for Academic Affairs.

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ASU announces a full line up of summer programs

– May 9, 2011Posted in: Community

This year Albany State University will again be the headquarters for summer learning and fun in Southwest Georgia. This summer the university has eight exciting programs designed to educate, enrich and serve area youth. These programs are the Black Youth and Entrepreneurship Workshop, the Junior Enrichment (JEP) and Summer Enrichment (SEP) Programs under the Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP), Upward Bound’s Summer Residential Program, the Summer Transportation Institute (STI), the National Youth Sports Program, NASA SEMAA Summer Program and Kiddie College. The first programs begin as early as Monday, May 22.

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ASU Early Learning Center to Host Week of the Young Child Activities

– April 9, 2011Posted in: Community

The Week of the Young Child will have its official kick off celebration at the Albany State University Pedestrian Mall at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 11. Albany Mayor Willie Adams is scheduled to sign a document proclaiming April 11-15, 2011 “The Week of the Young Child” in Albany, Ga.

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ASU honors ‘champion of the arts’ with gala celebration

– April 8, 2011Posted in: Community

For more than four decades, Dr. T. Marshall Jones has been known as a “champion of the arts” and an “ambassador for Southwest Georgia.” On Saturday, April 2, about 250 of Jones’ family, friends and colleagues gathered at the Stonebridge Golf and Country Club in Albany, Ga., to pay tribute to the man who continues to make his mark on the arts in Georgia.

During the sold-out event, Jones’ efforts as an educator, a musician and a mentor were lauded by government leaders, university presidents and fine arts directors.

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