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College of Business Maintains Prestigious AACSB Business Accreditation
The College of Business of Clayton State University has maintained its Business Accreditation by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB Accreditation is the ha- llmark of excellence in business education, and has been earned by less than five percent of the world’s business programs.
“It takes a great deal of commitment and determina- tion to earn and maintain AACSB Accreditation,” said Robert D. Reid, executive vice president and chief ac- creditation officer of AACSB International. “Business schools must not only meet specific standards of ex- cellence, but their deans, faculty, and professional staff must make a commitment to ongoing continuous im- provement to ensure that the institution will continue to deliver the highest quality of education to students.”
Student Michelle York Selected for 2016 Academic Recognition Day Award
Michelle York, a student at the time and now a graduate from the College of Business, was selected for the 2016 Chancellor’s Academic Recognition Day award. York was among only five students from the University who were no- minated for the award from the University Board of Regents.
In March 2016, a special luncheon was held to honor this year’s recipient at the University System of Georgia’s Office.
Six Honored With Prestigious University Professorship Distinction
Six professors were honored as University Professors at the Annual Service Awards Ceremony for their com- mitment to their students and providing engaged, ex- periential learning opportunities in their every day work.
The University Professorship awards are made possi- ble by the generosity of several donors, and the Clayton State University Foundation matched their gifts.
Dr. Scott Bailey, Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Randall Gooden, Associate Professor of History
Dr. Lou Orchard, Associate Professor of Accounting Dr. Kathryn Pratt-Russell, Associate Professor of English Dr. Patricia Todebush, Professor of Chemistry;
Chair Department of Chemistry and Physics Dr. Ximena Zornosa, Professor of Dental Hygiene
Clayton State Ranks in Top 5 in Georgia for its Education Degree
Future teachers in Georgia looking for a highly ranked education program can count on Clayton State to deli- ver. According to a ranking recently released by ToBe- comeATeacher.org, Clayton State is in the top five ins- titutions in the state. The announcement comes as part of its annual Best Teaching Colleges in Georgia Review.
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