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Cox. There are plenty of others who fulfill dreams.
Take, for example, Greg Kordecki, who was named
the GSCPAs’ (Georgia Society of CPAs) Outstand-
ing Educator in 2010.
The award was presented to Kordecki on behalf
of the 3,000-member GSCPA by fellow Clayton State
Associate Professor of Accounting Dr. Maria L.
Bullen, who had this to say about Kordecki…
“I know personally that he is an individual of the
utmost integrity who does his
best to instill the highest
sense of integrity and ethics
in his students, as well as the
best accounting knowledge.
“In a number of ways
Professor Kordecki has
worked tirelessly to motivate
students to excel in their aca-
demic and professional ca-
reers. He has actively
participated in and played
leadership roles in profes-
sional organizations such as
the Georgia Society of CPAs. Over and over I see
that he gives far more than 100 percent to his ac-
counting profession, his university and to students;
not just his but all that he can reach.
“As a result of his work to foster an awareness
of the opportunities in accounting, students have re-
ceived internships, CPA mentors, scholarships and
careers. He inspires his students to work hard and
dream big.”
Faculty and students aren’t the only ones who
recognize Clayton State’s commitment to dreams
made real. At the University’s annual Scholarship
Recognition Luncheon last spring, an opportunity to
celebrate both the donors of scholarships, and the
recipients of those scholarships – dreamers all, no
doubt -- Leonard Moreland, chair of the Clayton
State Foundation, had this to say about Clayton
State and dreams…
“It’s on a campus like this that dreams occur,”
he said. “As we go through life dreams evolve into
reality. One of the roles of the Foundation is to make
dreams become reality.”
In reality, there are many ways to make dreams
real. Faculty and staff can do it, by their dedication
and hard work. The Clayton State Foundation does
it by its support of scholarships, and the students
certainly do it, by their dedication and hard work.
And, it’s also true that Clayton State, the University,
makes dreams come real. Case in point, the long-
standing dreams of the citizens of Fayette County,
specifically dozens of elected officials, civic leaders
and businessmen, to say nothing of potential stu-
dents, who had waited more than 20 years for Dec.
4, 2007… the opening of a permanent higher edu-
cation facility in the county; Clayton State – Fayette.
“Welcome to Fayette County… this is a dream
come true,” said Jack Smith, chairman of the
Fayette County Board of Commissioners at the ded-
ication and ribbon cutting of Clayton State – Fayette.
“The dream [of higher education in Fayette County]
has been alive for a long time and has passed
through many hands.”
“It’s been a dream and a desire of the Develop-
ment Authority since I’ve been on the board,” also
noted Randy Hayes, chairman of the Fayette County
Development Authority.
Such is the ability of Clayton State University,
the ability of dreams made real.
Greg Kordecki
Clayton State - Fayette
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