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November 13, 2013
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need for Clayton State since the
University has expanded from 4675 stu-
dents in 2001 to more than 7200 students
currently. Indeed, given the science
course and lab requirements in the core
curriculum, the lack of a dedicated sci-
ence building has limited the University’s
enrollment, in effect limiting the number
of students who can make their dreams
real at Clayton State. The science building
is expected to be completed in June 2015
with classes to be held in the new building
starting with the fall 2015 semester.
In addition to meeting the needs of the
University, the new science building will
help the University meet critical needs in
several fields in Atlanta’s Southern
Crescent; notably in nursing, healthcare
managers for Southern Crescent medical
facilities, science educators, and entrepre-
neurs in the STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Mathematics) disciplines,
enabling more students to graduate with
STEM skills. This enhanced workforce
will mean a boost to the economy of the
counties immediate to Morrow, which
provide the majority of Clayton State’s
students.
determination, resourcefulness, and cre-
ativity.
After the lecture Clayton State student
Elizabeth Vallish shared that she enjoyed
the opportunity to attend an experiential
learning event and that she believes the
college should continue to host such
events.
“It’s very inspiring to see people like this
who have had as much success as he’s had
and see him talk about these things,” she
says.
Michael Carr, president of CMEA, sum-
marized some of the things he gained
from Forger’s lecture by sharing that, with
a lot of hard work and determination, you
can be successful and ultimately you need
to be passionate about what you are doing
so you can evoke an emotion within oth-
ers.
Clayton State Students Change Lives with Power of Prejudice
by Samantha Watson
Clayton State students and faculty attend-
ed the Power of Prejudice Summit on Oct.
29 at Georgia Tech. Associate Professor
of Psychology Dr. Mario Norman took 13
of his Living/Learning Community course
students, along with three students from
Masters of Psychology program director
Dr.
Deborah
Deckner’s
Human
Development course, to participate in the
community engagement opportunity.
Power of Prejudice is an anti-prejudice
consortium that helps middle school stu-
dents stop stereotypes, prejudice, and bul-
lying. The Psychology Department at
Clayton State has recognized the potential
of this program and, with the help of
Deckner, has become involved in the
change that the program is making in mid-
dle school students lives.
The students that attended were all volun-
teers that underwent prior training in
order to be involved in the summit.
“The students that attended the summit
were trained as facilitators then guided
middle school students through a series of
experiential activities that served to illus-
trate how stereotyping can easily e
merge in social exchanges,” comments
Norman.
In addition, the students fostered discus-
sions with middle school students about
what the impact of stereotyping can be on
the formation of biases and different
forms of social aggression, such as ostra-
cizing an individual or bullying.
“The students seemed to really enjoy this
experience. Thanks to Deborah for advis-
ing me of such a great program,” states
Norman.
Spivey Hall
The Third Annual Spivey Hall Children's
Choir Silent Auction is now live on line at
http://www.spiveyhallchildrenschoir.org/
annual-tour-choir-silent-auction/. ou can
“buy it now” on line, or come to Spivey
Hall on Saturday, Dec. 7, starting at 6
p.m., to bid on your favorite items. All
proceeds support the Spivey Hall
Children’s Choir program.
Clayton State staff members Terri
Cleveland; Vicky Smith; Mary Gladin
show off their Halloween spirit.
Science Building, cont’d. from p. 1
Across the Campus, cont’d. from p. 6
Forger, cont’d. from p. 3