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Clayton State to Partner with Georgia Tech on $861K State DOE Math and Science Grant
The Georgia Department of Education (DOE) has awarded Clayton State University a $861,844 grant to partner with Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) and the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) at the Georgia Insti- tute of Technology to implement a professional development program, Mathematics and Science Partnership Program (C3MSP) for a cohort of grades six-12 mathematics and science teachers. The overarching goals, and corresponding objectives, are based on profes- sional development outcomes for increasing student academic achievement in mathematics and science; 1) enhance teacher knowledge, and 2) enhance quality teaching. The program runs through September 2015. The grant is for $430,922 for each of the two years. This is Clayton State’s third MSP award since 2012.
Clayton State Ranked in “Best Colleges for Vets” by Military Times Magazine
Clayton State’s long-standing support of veter- ans was recognized by Military Times magazine in its “Best Colleges for Vets” issue. Clayton State was ranked ninth in the “Online & Non- traditional” category. Clayton State has approx- imately 400 student veterans.
VITA Free Tax Assistance Marks its 25th Year at Clayton State
Accounting students from Clayton State University again participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program hosted by the College of Business. Clayton State is the only college or university in the state that has offered this service consistently for 25 years. VITA is a national program that provides tax support for certain eligible taxpayers. The program, which has been in existence for more than 40 years, is also an experiential learning experience for Clayton State students, providing the volunteers with extensive IRS training and testing, enabling them to ensure that taxpayers will have their tax returns filled out accurately and timely and receive the tax credits they qualify for, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit.
Clayton State Adds Healthcare Informatics Concentration
The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, in the College of In- formation and Mathematical Sciences, in collaboration with the Health Care Management (HCM) program in the College of Health, will add the Healthcare Informatics Concentra- tion to the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) program. Informatics is the study and application of information technology to disciplines outside of the informaion tech- nology field and supports development of knowledge through multidisciplinary applica- tion of information systems. The new concentration provides opportunities for graduates to be better prepared for the workforce and to do so within existing programs. HCM stu- dents can minor in IT, thus preparing the two groups of individuals needed in the industry.
Sailor Surprises Mom at Commencement
Individuals embracing graduates is a common site at Commence- ment. But, this time, it was a truly special occasion. Sailor LS 2, E5 Brandon J. Brown, stationed in Norfolk, Va., surpised his mother, Lisa M. Comrie of Rex, Ga., just before she received her Associate of Arts in Integrative Studies at the fall 2014 graduation cere- mony. Comrie had no idea her son would be able to journey from Norfolk to Morrow for the ceremony, and, as a result, he gave his mother likely the biggest surprise of an already-eventful life, that has indeed included a published novel. Comrie is con- tinuing to get her Bachelor’s De- gree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Corporate Communica- tions.
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