Clayton State University

ShaVonda SewellAdopt-A-U Project

EDLD 7430- Fall 2011

HistoryClayton State University establishment dates back to

1965

September 30, 1969: they opened as Clayton Junior College

1986: They became the a four-year institution and the name switched to Clayton State College

1996: the institution advance to university status and name changed to Clayton College and State University

May 18, 2005: name was changed to Clayton State University

Locations of Clayton State

Morrow- Main CampusClayton State-EastJonesboroPeachtree CityMcDonough

Mission“…provides an intellectually challenging,

culturally rich learning environment, encouraging all students to take

advantage of the outstanding educational and career opportunities provided for

residential and commuter students from a diverse range of ethnic, socioeconomic,

experiential and geographical backgrounds…”

LegendsCampus Swans

◦Rhett and Scarlet were the original swans that was donated by Dr. Barbara G. King

CSU Mascot- Loch

Admission Requirements

Incoming Freshman Post-Baccalaureate

◦ Graduated from an accredited or approved high school by University

◦ Minimum Scores: SAT: Math 400 and

Critical Reading 430

ACT: Math 17, English 17 and Composite 17

Complete Application ◦ Includes application fee

Certificate of Immunization

Official Transcript from previous institution

Enrollment Rates

Since starting in Fall 1969 with 942 students, enrollment numbers have increased to over 6,600 in Fall 2011.

58.6% were Full Time

Youngest Student was 16

Oldest Student was 77

DemographicsIn the 2010 Fall semester, they had over 6,600

students enrolled. Out of those students,

53 Foreign Countries are represented72.2% were Minorities69.7% were Female 35 States represented7 Countries

Getting Involved

Intramural Sports

63 Student organizations◦Students are able to start new organizations

8 Sororities and Fraternities

Student Accomplishments

Alan Xie’s paintings were featured at Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia

Rachel Konsky, nursing student, was honored in 2009-2010 Kaiser Permanente Benefit Report

Salvatore LoCascio wins Mu Phi Epsilon Music Scholarship Competition

Faculty Demographics

75% of faculty teach in educational programs have the highest degree in their field

197 full-time facultyParticipates in 9 International Programs 53.5% are Female28.2 are Minorities81% have Doctorate degrees

Awards Sheryne Southard, Ass. Professor of Legal Studies/Paralegal

Studies, names recipient of Board of Regents Scholarship of Teach and Learning Award

Dr. Bradley Rice, professor, honored with Georgia Association of Historians McCall Award

Gregory S. Kordecki, Ass. Professor of Accounting, honored as recipient of the Georgia Society of CPAs 2010 Outstanding Accounting Educator Award

Contributions

Dr. Gregory V. McNamara, Ass. Professor of English, was appointed site Director for USG European Council London Program

Dr. Sean Mattie, Ass. Professor of Political Science, helps local high school to prepare students for their Advance Placement American Government exam

Committees and Councils

Faculty CouncilUndergraduate Curriculum CommitteeUndergraduate Policy CouncilUniversity Promotions and TenureFaculty DevelopmentHonors Program CouncilGraduate CouncilInstitutional Review Board

Governing Board

Consist at least five members

Active policy-making body

Responsible for selection and evaluation of President

Organizational Chart

Presidential Responsibilities

Executive Head of the Institution

Reports to Chancellor

Current President: Dr. Thomas J. (Tim) Hynes, Jr.

Financial Aid Programs

Veterans Administration Benefits Federal Work Study Program Federal Nursing Loans Federal Student Loans Federal Pell Grants Federal Supplemental Educational

Opportunity Grants (SEOG) HOPE Scholarship & Grant Program Accel Program Georgia Service Cancelable Loans Georgia LEAP Grant Program

(Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership) GSFC Peer Financial Counseling

Program

GASFAA/GSFC High School Counselor Internship Program

Georgia Promise & Promise II Teacher Scholarship Loan

Programs Georgia Governor’s Scholarship

Program Georgia Public Safety Memorial Grant

Program Georgia Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependent Grant Program (LEPD) Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program ROTC/Military Science

Function of Expenditures

For 2010 Fiscal Year the following were Clayton State’s expenditures:◦Instruction: $27,218,900◦Research: $9,869◦Public Service: $869,790◦Academic Support: $9,144,834◦Student Services: $7,184,941◦Institutional Support: $8,332,433◦Operation & Maintenance of Plants: $7,185,535◦Unallocated Expenses: $0

Revenue from Tuition

Clayton State Gives Back

Clayton State International Students contribute $1 Million Plus to local economy

Health and Fitness Management Professor, Dr. Melanie Poudevigne, joins efforts to find a cure for Fibro dysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

Educational Programs that Give Back

Fayette County High School student receives Associate’s degree for Clayton State

Clayton State is among the first University Systems of Georgia institutions to initiate a comprehensive program for service members

Graduation Rates

Degrees Attained in 2010

In 2010, there was a total of 1,190 degrees obtained by students.

Certificates: 63Associates: 106Bachelor’s : 949Master’s: 72

College Degree Vs. Diploma

In article in the Campus Review, it was stated that on average:◦A Georgia college graduate would earn $14,000

more than if they only had a diploma◦Clayton County ranks 8th in educational value◦6 Baccalaureate degrees rank in the Top 10

Statewide◦2 Health Science programs rank as Top 10 of

educational value