GAINESVILLE COLLEGE LAKER LOG A Two-Year Unit of the University System of Georgia

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VOL. 16 MARCH 6, 1998 NO. 26

I n the past week, I have received two letters which demonstrate the College's commitment to reach out. One came from Don Watson, Principal of

. White Sulphur Elementary School whose letter included "thanks for the many helpful activities that you and your staff have presented to the children and staff of our school." Special kudos for Genie Greavu­Comley for her leadership in this area and to all of you who have volunteered that extra effort that will make a difference in the lives ofthese young people.

Michael Garretson, Sales Manager of Piedmont Laboratories, wrote a glowing letter thanking the College for hosting the Science Olympiad. He gave special praise to J.B. Sharma and commended all the faculty and staff who were involved - and it was quite a number!

What wonderful messages to receive, and all because of you, faculty and staff, who go the extra mile - and then some. Thanks!

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UPDATE ON NEW SCIENCE BIDLDING

By now, most of you are aware that the House of Representatives has deleted the GC Science Building from the University System Capital Projects List. The Chancellor notified me yesterday and I have been in regular contact with Vice Chancellor Tom Daniel, the legislative liaison between the Board of Regents and the Georgia Legislature.

While such a development is very frightening, there is reason for optimism. The Senate has included our project in their budget. If that support continues to hold, and we are working to see that it does, then the decision will be made in a SenatelHouse Conference Committee.

We hosted a small group of community leaders on campus on Thursday morning to develop plans designed to get the project back on track. We are contacting key Senate members to urge their support and are stressing the critical need of the College and the region for this facility.

We cannot become part of the partisan tension in the House because we need bi-partisan support when the Conference Committee meets. If you have an opportunity to speak to people in the community, please concentrate on the need for this facility and not the political process which hopefully will play itself out.

The real losers would be our students, students in collaborative programs with other institutions, and this region of Georgia. We are working to see that doesn't happen.

The minutes of the Faculty Meeting held on February 25, are attached to this issue of The Log.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS ~

BIG BAND SHOW, March 5-7,8 p.m., Performing Arts Theatre. Swing to an evening of music served up in the style of the famous jazz nightclubs of yesteryear. The GC Jazz Band, Combo & Chorale make this one of the highlights of the winter music calendar. GC students, faculty, staff and their families are admitted free of charge with ID. Reservations are recommended. Call 770-718-3624.

The purpose of the campus-wide emergency siren familiarization drill is two-fold:

1. To determine if the emergency siren equipment is working properly, and

2. To familiarize those on campus with the two different sounds emitted by the emergency siren system and the proper actions to take in each instance.

There will be no evacuation of any class nor building during this drill.

The Strategic Planning Committee has scheduled an open forum for all interested faculty and staff to discuss "Planning Assumptions" on Wed~esday,

March 11 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Continuing Education Building, rooms 109/110.

A summer study abroad opportunity to Tunisia has opened for faculty at Gainesville College. Faculty in the social sciences, the sciences, and the humanities are eligible. Participant expenses are provided. Please obtain an application from Karen Hawkins or the CPD office. The deadline for submitting an application is March 30.

The Gainesville College family wishes to extend its sympathy to Janie Wolf-Smith whose brother, Robert Hills, passed away February 25 ; to Blanche Kinney, whose mother-in-law passed away earlier this week; and to Louise Gee who lost two brothers this week.

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PUTTING OUR BEST OARS FORWARD ·

Kandis Steele attended the Regents Advisory Board for Political Science February 19 and the Georgia Political Science Association's Annual meeting February 20-21 in Savannah.

Patsy Worrall has been nominated by former student Kimberly Tate to be included in the 5th Edition of Who 's Who Among America's Teachers.

Sheryl Williams has been nominated by a former student to be included in the 5th Edition o/Who 's Who Among America's Teachers.

Ed Mayhew, President-elect, of the Georgia Lake Society helped organize the annual conference in LaGrange, Georgia. Ed chaired the membership meeting and the first Board Meeting. Mary Mayhew also attended this conference and both Ed and M~ moderated a session at the conference.

Ed Mayhew and Mary Mayhew. board members of Hall County Adopt-A-Stream Program, have developed a stream revitalization program for part of Flat Creek. The stream restoration is approved and the repair process will be initiated this month.

Ed Mayhew and Mary Mayhew, advisors for SEA, accompanied the club on a day trip to the aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Christine Jonick gave a presentation on "Creating a Web Page for Hospitality Marketing" at the Winter Chautauqua of the NEINW Georgia Mountain Travel Associations at Unicoi Lodge in Helen on March 2.

Byron Drew attended the G2 Copernicus meeting held at the Board of Regents in Atlanta on March 4.

J.B. Sharma attended the 1998 Community College Futures Assembly in Orlando, Florida on March 2-3.

Eraj Basnayake and Charles Fowler attended the ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education '98 in Atlanta on February 26-28.

Lee Clendenning attended The Third Annual Valdosta State University Math Technology Conference on February 27. He also presented a talk entitled "Distance Learning: A New Way to Teach Postsecondary Options Mathematics Classes."

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GAINESVILLE COLLEGE FACULTY MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 1998

The faculty of Gainesv.ille College met on Wednesday, February 25, 1998, at 3 :30pm in the Continuing EducationlPerforming Arts Center, Room 109. Dr. Katherine M. Fuller, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, called the meeting to order. She presented Certificates of Appreciation to Dr. Caywood Chapman (chair), Mr. Lee Clendenning, Ms. Theresa Dove-Waters, and Dr. Sallie Duhling for unselfishly devoting many hours of professional service as members of The Second Presidential Search and Advisory Committee

Committee Reports Dean Fuller requested reports from the following Standing Committees, Faculty Senate, and Task Forces:

Academic Affairs - Dr. Alex Lowrev: Presented, discussed, and asked for vote on the following newlrevised courses : ESOL 0099, ESOL 0098, ESOL 0089, ESOL 0088, ESOL 0079, ESOL 0078, ESOL 0061, ESOL 0062, SSCI 1100, MAT 29A-E, and ART 29E. A majority vote to accept these courses was passed by the faculty. The faculty voted in full to change the TOEFL entrance score from 500 to 480, and to revise the GC general education course requirements from 19 to 20-24 semester credit hours for completion of the AAS Degree. Dr. Lowrey informed the faculty that the Committee tabled the proposal to change the title of Religion 101 from World Religion to Philosophy of Religion.

Student Affairs - Ms. Rachelle Wadsworth (for Ms. Lvnn Lathem): Reported that students' complaints regarding insufficient parking were not valid, that data were insufficient regarding the recent student survey of the College ' s Food Service, and that the current smoking policy would be discussed by the Dean later in today's meeting. It was recommended that suggestions for Honors and Graduation ceremonies should be forwarded to members of the Committee.

Librarv/ACTT Center - Ms. Christine Jonick: Informed members the Committee is working on policy guidelines for the ACTT Center and suggestions should be forwarded to the Committee by March 5.

Colloquium - Mr. Tom Sauret: Stated Mr. Clifton Taulbert, award winning author/speaker, will give an additional presentation tomorrow at 11 am in the CE Auditorium, and that the Committee will meet during Spring Quarter to discuss next year's Colloquium series.

Admissions - Mr. Steve Blair: Informed faculty that eight students appealed their suspension for Winter Quarter classes before the Committee and five were readmitted. (At a later time, Dr. Fuller granted continued emolIrnent to two students for Winter Quarter classes and denied emollment to one.)

Facultv Senate - Dr. Caywood Chapman: Stated that (1) faculty workload issues (a written policy will be generated/circulated soon); that direct check deposit (possibly implemented in 2000 with PeopleS oft ); and requiring fewer days during Planning Week qctivities since faculty development activities are now year-round were items discussed at the recent Faculty Senate meeting.

Multi-Cultural - Ms. Penny Mills: Advised faculty that a diversity web site would be online soon and requested faculty email her any possible links for inclusion on this site. She stated the College is working with area middle and high schools to obtain their schools' diversity/multicultural calendars of events for possible attendance by Committee members, and that possible future activities could be coordinated with them. Five faculty and staff members will attend the series of Mandala workshops at ABACcommencingin March.

K-12 Outreach - Ms. Genie Greavu-Comlev and Ms. Evie Robbins: Requested faculty send her (Ms. Greavu-Comley) a listing of any activities/hours of work they performed at White Sulphur Elementary School, and to consider what should be repeated/added in our next year 's partnership program. Additional outreach

programs - the Regional Science Olympiad on February 21, Writer's Conference on February 26, Science Fair on March 7, and area high school principals/counselors, department heads meeting were noted. Ms. Robbins stated that on May 2, 7'h graders ( and their parents) will be invited to campus for information/ hands-on learning experiences, a pizza lunch, prizes, and tee shirts. Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate and to man career tableslbooths, "showcase" displays, and other areas of interest to these students which will be in-place at that time.

Professional Development - Dr. Jane Wolf-Smith: Stated the Committee has begun work on the fIrst post-tenure review of ten faculty members and a report will be submitted to the Dean by May l.

International Travel/Conference Opportunities - Dr. Fuller (for Dr. Kandis Steele & Ms. Karen Hawkins): Advised interested faculty to contact Dr. Steele, Ms. Hawkins, or their division/department chair regarding available travel and conference opportunities. She encouraged faculty to send Dr. Steele items for the Center newsletter regarding special activities done in the classroom.

Distance Learning - Mr. Brian Kline: Advised faculty that work is progressing on a standardized evaluation form.

Other Reports Dr. Susan Daniell, Registrar and Director of Admissions , reported that the catalog has been bid and will be published in May. She reminded faculty to submit Winter Quarter grades within 24 hours of their fInal exam.

After a discussion led by Ms . Lisa Watson, Faculty Senate member, regarding options for the 11 :00 hour, the faculty agreed to reserving the 11-12 :05 slot on Thursdays for student activities and special events. The current policy will be in place for the 11 :00 hour the other days of the week.

Mr. Rick Coker, Director ofInformation Technology, was applauded for the success of his department's successful implementation of BANNER during and after the registration process. He stated some faculty would submit grades online at the end of Winter Quarter on a trial basis .

After a lengthy discussion regarding students not adhering to the College's current smoking policy, faculty agreed they would ask students smoking in off-limits areas to please move to the designated smoking shelters. This effort would be tried through Spring Quarter. Dr. Walter and members of the Student Affairs Committee will work together to formulate a statement regarding a possible campuswide smoking ban if the above "try" is unsuccessful. Ms. Theresa Dove-Waters was asked to explore scheduling a smoking cessation course in the PACE Center.

Report from the Interim V.P. of Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty Dean Katherine Fuller distributed and discussed the 1999-2000 calendars submitted by the Faculty Senate and NGCSU and requested that faculty send any suggestions to Ms. Watson and Dr. Daniell. She stated our calendar should follow/coincide closely with NGCSU.

Dr. Fuller advised faculty to follow emergency procedure guidelines as outlined in the Faculty Handbook (use a common sense approach, send a student to report the emergency to the division offIce, and to call 911). She stated these guidelines should be discussed/enumerated in division/department meetings.

Dr. Fuller requested that faculty, if at all possible, schedule a few minutes during class time to help allay students ' concerns/fears regarding conversion to the semester system.

She stated that faculty workload/other semester concerns are not in "concrete," that we must see how Fall Semester works, and that fairness across disciplines will be employed. As a community, she stated, we must work together and trust in each other to override any elements of uneasiness and suspicion.

When completing course syllabi, the Dean asked faculty to include a statement regarding the "absolute" degree to

which dishonesty, plagarism, disruptive behavior, etc., will NOT be tolerated in the classroom. A sample statement from GSU regarding unacceptability of disruptive behavior will be distributed to division/department offices.

She encouraged faculty to submit nominations for Achievement and Outstanding (Traditional and Non-Traditional) student awards.

The Dean congratulated Mr. Gary Preston who will assume responsibilities as Chair of the Physical Education Department effective July 1, 1998. He will continue, she stated, the tradition of effective leadership so well established by Mr. Whiteside over the years ..

Announcements The University of Leipzig Choir will perform in the CE/PA Center on Thursday, February 26, 1998 at 8pm; faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend.

The Doug Black Bowling Tournament is scheduled on Thursday, February 26, at 3pm.

A celebration of the life of a former student, Kory Peterson, who died on Monday, will be held in the CE Auditorium on Friday, February 27 at 7pm.

The Big Band Show telling the story of jazz in music and visual aids will be held March 5-7, 1998, at 8pm in the CE Theatre.

Dedication ceremonies of the Hugh Mills Physical Education complex will be held on March 20, at 2pm.

Comments from the President Dr. Martha Nesbitt announced that the Strategic Planning Committee has completed the draft of the College ' s planning "assumptions," and that this listing will be attached to the next issue of The Log. She stated an open forum for all interested faculty and staff will be held on March 11 to discuss these; goals will then be developed. She referenced the Committee's comments regarding the-College's value system - the values we have for each other, for students, and the community at large.

Dr. Nesbitt informed faculty that results from the Systemwide Student Satisfaction Survey will be published/released by the Central Office soon, and that Gainesville College received very high ratings.

Regarding the College ' s outreach program, she stated a letter of appreciation was received from the principal of White Sulphur School for the many hours volunteered by faculty and staff of the College.

The meeting was adjourned at 5pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Gloria J. Brown

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National Nutrition Month

March

EATING FOR 'POWER Test your nutrition knowledge • Part 1

1. Which of the following foods is rich in complex carbohydrates?

a) Bananas b) Rice c) Margarine

2. Which food group contains the most foods high in calcium?

a) Milk, Yogurt and Cheese b) Vegetables c) Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta

3. It is important to maintain a healthy weight to reduce your risk of develop· ing certain disease.

a) True b) False

4. Fats, oils and sweets should be used sparingly because:

a) the more you eat, the more you want to eat

b) they are expensive c) they have calories,

but very few other nutrients

5. Dry beans, eggs and nuts are in the same food group as which foods?

a) Meat, poultry and fish

b) Bread, cereal and rice

c) String beans, to­matoes and wa­ter chestnuts

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1. b. Rice, pasta and other grains are rich in complex carbohydrates. Although fruits con­tain a lot of carbohydrate, most of it is in the form of sugars. Margarine is mostly fat.

2. a. Foods in the Milk, Yogurt and Cheese group are the major source of calcium in our diets. Some, but not all, foods in the other groups supply calcium, like broccoli in the Vegetable group, and bread in the Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta group.

3. a. True. If you maintain a healthy weight, you reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, certain types of cancer, and the most common form of diabetes.

4. c. Many Americans get too many calories from foods high in fat and sugar and do not eat enough foods that are sources of key vitamins and minerals.

5. a. Dry beans, eggs and nuts supply signifi­cant amounts of pro­tein and other nutri­ents found in meat, poultry, and fish.

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National Nutrition Month

March

GET ··YOUR JUST DESSERTS Test your nutrition knowledge • Part 2

1. In general, foods that tend to be highest in fat are in which groups?

a) Fruit and Vegetable b) Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta c) Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs, Nuts, Yo­

gurts and Cheese

2. Which group of people needs to eat the most calories?

a) Teenage boys and active men b) Children and active women c) Older adults

3. A serving from the bread group is: a) 2 slices of bread b) 1/2 cup of cooked cereal, rice or pasta c) a bowl of cold cereal

4. If you eat a 6 ounce hamburger for dinner, how many meat servings have you eaten?

a) 1 b)2 c) 6

5. A slice of cheese pizza is made with foods from which groups?

a) Vegetable, Fruit and Meat groups

b) Bread, Vegetable and Meat groups

c) Bread, Vegetable,

Answers:

1. c. In general, foods in the meat and dairy groups contain the most fat. When eating foods from these groups, choose the lower fat daiiy options (low-fat or nonfat milk, yogurt and cheese), lean, well-trimmed cuts of meat, and pOUltry without skin.

2. a. Teenage boys and active men require ap­proximately 2,800 calories per day, compared to older adults who need around 1,600. Most chil­dren, teenage girls, active women and inactive men require approximately 2,200 calories.

3. b. Serving sizes in the Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta group also include 1 slice of bread and 1 ounce, by weight, of cold cereal. A I-oz. portion

of cereal can measure as little as 1/4 cup for granolas and more than 2 cups for plain

puffed wheat or rice.

4. b. One serving from the Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs and

Nuts group is 2-3 ounces cooked. A 6 ounce patty is approxi­

mately 2 servings.

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5. c. The crust is from the Bread group, tomato sauce is considered a vegetable, and cheese is from the Milk group.

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1998 SPIRE Committee

Minority Affairs Non-traditional Student Services Testing

Theresa Dove-Waters, Alex Lowrey, Gina Reed, Michelle S. Brown, Mandy DeSaussure

March 1998

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Gainesville College SPIRE Committee would like to invite you to nominate students for induction into the SPIRE Honor Society. SPIRE is a national honor society for non-traditional students, providing an opportunity for adult students (25 and older) to be recognized for their many unique accomplishments including academic achievement and campus or community involvement. Since establishing our chapter of SPIRE in 1996, Gainesville College has inducted 16 students.

Please think about the outstanding non-traditional students you come into contact with and who you consider deserving of this recognition. You may submit their names using this form and return it to Mandy DeSaussure by March 13, 1998. We will also accept email nominations (MDESAUSS) until this date .

I would like to nominate the following students for induction into the SPIRE Honor Society for 1998:

Name Social Security Number (if known)

GAINESVILLE THEATRE ALLIANCE

P. o. Box 1358 Gainesville, Georgia 30503 (770) 718-3624 Fax (770) 718-3675 A Cooperative Venture of Gainesville College. Brenau Univers ity. The Community . Professional Com'pany

March 2, 1998

Contact: Francine Dibben 770-718-3606 Box Office: Becky Smith 770-718-3624

Special GTA Ticket Prices for Gainesville College faculty, staff and students GC students cast in West Side Story

For Gainesville College faculty, staff and their immediate families , FREE Gainesville Theatre Alliance performances for WEST SIDE STORY are Nlonday preview, April 13, Wednesday-Thursday, April 15-16, and Tuesday-Wednesday, April 21-22 . For all other performances (April 14-26), there is a nominal charge of $3 for faculty, staff and their immediate families ; and $2 for full-time Brenau students with ID.

Performances are at Gainesville College Performing Arts Theatre, Monday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm. Since several performances are already sold out to season subscribers, two matinees have been added: Saturdays, April 18 and 25, at 2:30pm. There will be no performance Monday, April 20.

Individual tickets go on sale Nlarch 30. For reservations, please call Becky Smith at 770-718-3624. Demand is expected to exceed available seating so early reservations are strongly recommended.

Gainesville College students in the cast include: SGA president April Browning as Anit a , Michael Callahan, Andy Campbell, Ryan Conarro, John Connor, Devin Crozier, Trey Downey, Shaun Easter, David Esra, Veronica Ferbeyre, John Holbrooks , Rory Ledbetter, Stephen Shaughnessy and Jonathan Yarbrough. Gainesville College graduate, Brent Maddox, now a senior at Brenau, plays the lead role of Tony.

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