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Chancellor-designate Henry "Hank" M. Huckaby

REGENTS NAME HENRY HUCKABY CHANCELLORDESIGNATE FOR UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
As anticipated with its announcement on April 22 of Henry "Hank" M. Huckaby as the lone finalist for the job, May 6 the Board of Regents named him as the chancellor-designate of the University System of Georgia (USG). The regents made their decision in a special called meeting on May 6. read full article

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Chancellor-designate Henry "Hank" M. Huckaby

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REGENTS NAME HENRY HUCKABY CHANCELLORDESIGNATE FOR UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
As anticipated with its announcement on April 22 of Henry "Hank" M. Huckaby as the lone finalist for the job, May 6 the Board of Regents named him as the chancellor-designate of the University System of Georgia (USG). The regents made their decision in a special called meeting on May 6.

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Huckaby, 69, will take up his duties as the System's 12th chancellor on July 1, 2011, following the June 30 retirement of current Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr.

"As has been noted in numerous articles and editorials in the press statewide, clearly Hank Huckaby is seen as the person the System needs at this important time," said Board Chair Willis Potts after the Board's vote. "We feel he will serve the University System, the Board of Regents, and the State well as we address the many and significant challenges of the present and prepare for the future."

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Regent Kessel Stelling, who served as the chancellor search committee chair, said, "I share Chairman Potts' enthusiasm for this appointment and anticipate continued great things for the University System under Rep. Huckaby's leadership."

Huckaby said, "I am especially appreciative of and honored by the action of the Board of Regents. I pledge to them my total support and commitment as together we work to meet the challenges and opportunities for the University System."
He noted his long career in Georgia government: "During all of those years, 17 of which were in the University System, did I ever imagine being or aspire to be the chancellor. So for me, this is the culmination of a lifetime of work for this University System and for the State of Georgia."

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Huckaby was born in Spalding County, Georgia and grew up in Hapeville. His career has focused on a long record of public service to the state of Georgia in many areas of government.

Huckaby was a student in the University System, earning both a bachelor's degree in political science and an MBA in International Business from Georgia State University, as well as pursuing additional graduate studies at the University of Georgia. He earned an associate's degree in Liberal Arts from Young Harris College.

During the 1960's and 70's, Huckaby taught at the college level, including DeKalb College (now Georgia Perimeter College) and Emory

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University. He also has lectured at UGA and Young Harris College.
He also has served in a number of key administrative positions within the USG, including early in his career in the area of admissions at Georgia State University (1967-71) and Gordon College (1972-73).
Later, Huckaby was director of the Fiscal Research Program at Georgia State University (1995-97), director of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at UGA (1997-2000), senior vice president of Finance and Administration at UGA (2000-06), and a special assistant to the president at UGA on a part-time basis (2006-09).
Huckaby's career goes beyond his long association with the University System. He also has extensive experience in state finance, serving in the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, first as a senior policy coordinator from 1973-75, and then as its director, from 1991-95, where he was responsible for overseeing the state budget on behalf of the governor. He also served as the interim chief financial officer for then Gov. Sonny Perdue.
During his career, Huckaby has been tapped on two occasions to head other key state agencies. From 1977 to 1980, he was commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and from 1980 to 1991, he was the executive director of the Georgia Residential Finance Authority. During his tenure at both agencies, Huckaby was elected by his peers to serve as president of their respective national organizations.
Huckaby was sworn in this past January to represent Georgia House District 113 as a Republican. His legislative experience also includes a stint as the director of the Georgia State Senate Research Office from 1975-77.
He has written articles related to state and national finance and budgeting and has held membership in a number of higher education and government-related business, housing, health care and financial associations.
As an involved resident of Oconee County, Huckaby has been active in a large number of civic organizations in the community. He is currently a member of the Oconee County Rotary Club, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce and the Management Committee of the Hard Labor Creek Reservoir and serves as a Trustee of the Ty Cobb Educational Foundation.
As a former resident of Douglasville, Huckaby also was active in the local community and was named the 1995 Douglas County "Man of the Year."
He also is active in the United Methodist Church and has held numerous positions at both the conference and national level.
He maintains ties to Young Harris College, where he serves as a trustee.
Huckaby and his wife, Amy, have two grown children and six grandchildren.
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President-designate Dr. Jeffrey S. Allbritten

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ALLBRITTEN NAMED PRESIDENT OF MACON STATE COLLEGE

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) on May 6 named Dr. Jeffery S. Allbritten, president, Collier County Campus of Edison State College in Naples, Fl., as the sixth president of Macon State College in Macon.

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"Dr. Allbritten's career demonstrates his dedication to academic excellence and student success," said USG chief operating officer Robert Watts. "We are looking forward to the contribution he will make to Macon State College and the University System of Georgia."

Regent Mansfield Jennings, chair of the Special Regents' Committee for the presidential search at Macon State College, added that Allbritten's "history of leadership in higher education both in Florida and Tennessee is impressive. The committee is convinced that Dr. Allbritten possesses the necessary leadership skills and is extremely confident in his readiness to lead Macon State College."
Allbritten will assume his post on July 1, 2011, according to Watts. He will replace Macon State College President Dr. David A. Bell, who will step down as president, effective June 30, 2011. Dr. Bell has served Macon State College in this role since 1997.

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Prior to his appointment at the Collier County Campus of Edison State College, Allbritten was the director of Pines Center Campus of Broward College, a comprehensive community college serving Broward County in southeast Florida, from 2000-2003.
Allbritten served as dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Florida State College at Jacksonville, the second largest college in Florida with 80,000 students, from 1999 to 2000. Prior to his arrival in Florida, he was associate dean of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, from 1995 to 1999. Allbritten holds a Doctor of Arts degree in chemistry from Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, a Master of Science degree in mathematics from Murray State University, Murray, Ky., and a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, also conferred by Murray State University.

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President-designate Dr. Bonita Jacobs

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JACOBS NAMED PRESIDENT OF NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) on
May 10 named Bonita Jacobs, executive director of the National Institute
for the Study of Transfer Students at the University of North Texas
(UNT) in Denton, president of North Georgia College & State University.

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"Dr. Jacobs' wealth of experience as both an executive and professor is key to the development of students and leaders," said Chancellor Erroll B. Davis, Jr. "We are excited about the continued development of North Georgia under her guidance."

Regent Richard L. Tucker, chair of the Special Regents' Committee for the presidential search at North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega, added that, "Dr. Jacobs' focus on helping students adjust to the college experience and preparation for the future is a perfect fit for North Georgia, which specializes in leadership training and producing leaders."

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Jacobs will assume her post on July 1, 2011, according to Chancellor Davis. She will replace North Georgia President David Potter, who in September 2010 announced his retirement. Dr. Potter has served as president of North Georgia since January 1, 2005.

"I am very excited to have been selected as the next president of North Georgia College & State University. The university has so many outstanding characteristics, including its senior military college status, that it's no surprise it's a state-designated leadership institution. I look forward to building on the university's extraordinarily rich heritage, and I am quite eager to transition to the beautiful North Georgia mountains," said Jacobs.

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Jacobs is also a tenured professor in Counseling and Higher Education. She previously served as vice president for Student Development at UNT (1998-2009), vice chancellor for student development (interim) and dean of students at Western Carolina University (Cullowhee, North Carolina), and in numerous positions at Stephen F. Austin State University (Nacogdoches, Texas).

Jacobs is the former editor of The Journal of College Orientation and Transition and has served on three other editorial boards. Her publications include The College Transfer Student in America: The Forgotten Student and Starting From Scratch (a first-year experience textbook), and numerous chapters, journal articles, and reviews. She has received more than three million dollars in grant funding and is a frequent

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keynote speaker and consultant on transfer student issues.
Jacobs earned both a bachelor's degree in Spanish and history and a master's degree in counseling from Stephen F. Austin State University. She received her doctorate in educational administration from Texas A&M University (College Station).
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REGENTS APPROVE `STATE COLLEGE' STATUS FOR FOUR USG INSTITUTIONS

Four of the University System of Georgia's (USG) current two-year colleges are set to offer limited bachelor's degree programs, following approval on May 10 by the Board of Regents to change their institutional mission to that of a "state college."

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The four institutions are Darton College in Albany, Georgia Highlands College in Rome, and in metropolitan Atlanta, both Atlanta Metropolitan College and Georgia Perimeter College.

"The Board's actions reflect the evolving role of our access institutions as we identify specific job-related and economic development needs throughout the state," said Rob Watts, chief operating officer for the USG. "Officials at these institutions have made a strong and data-driven case to the Board for the mission change and for the needs in these communities for specific baccalaureate degree programs."
The state college sector was established in 1998 and categorizes twoyear, associate-degree granting institutions that have been authorized by the Board to offer a limited number of four-year baccalaureate degree programs. The University System's other institutional categories are: research universities, regional universities, state universities, and twoyear colleges. With today's actions, there are now 12 USG institutions in the state college sector.

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Two of the mission changes at Darton College and Georgia Highlands College reflect the regents' ongoing focus on meeting the growing need and ongoing shortages of healthcare professionals in Georgia, specifically in nursing. Both institutions currently offer associate's level nursing programs. The Board's approval will allow them to offer a bachelor of science in nursing degree, targeted to existing holders of a registered nurse license and associate's degree who wish to complete a bachelor's degree.

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In 2006, the Health Resources and Services Administration of the US Department of Health and Human Services reported that Georgia would have a deficit of nearly 38,000 registered nurses by 2020, absent any action by state leaders. Further, a 2010 report from the Institute of Medicine indicated the need for each state to raise the credentials of its nursing workforce towards the baccalaureate degree to improve quality of care, and reduce medical errors and costs.

A review of registered nurse job openings at area hospitals in Darton's service area found that approximately 232 registered nurse positions exist at various hospitals and health-related agencies. Darton's new nursing program will help to increase the production of nurses in the

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region, complementing the existing efforts of both Albany State University and Georgia Southwestern State University's nursing degree programs.
Georgia Highlands College's new nursing degree will help to meet the needs for nurses in north and northwest Georgia and serve the educational needs of local students who for time and financial limitations cannot pursue a baccalaureate degree outside the region served by the College.
In the Atlanta metro region, the change in mission status for Atlanta Metropolitan College, located in south Atlanta, and Georgia Perimeter College, which serves Atlanta's northeast and eastern suburbs, will result in very different targeted bachelor's degree offerings.
Atlanta Metro will offer its first bachelor of science with a major in the biological sciences. This degree is specifically designed to increase the pipeline of students who earn degrees in STEM disciplines science, technology, engineering and mathematics. While the program as approved today by the Board does not include a teacher certification component, College officials have future plans to add this. Program graduates will have entry-level opportunities for immediate employment and offer the foundation for those students who seek a master's or higher-level degrees.
At Georgia Perimeter, the Board has authorized the establishment of two bachelor degree programs: a bachelor of arts with a major in sign language interpreting and a bachelor of science with a major in health informatics.
While Georgia Perimeter currently offers an associate and certificate level program in sign language interpreting, a new requirement by the field's national professional organization and certifying body that goes into effect in July 2012 will require candidates who wish to sit for the Registered Health Information Administration Certification exam to have earned a bachelor's degree or higher. The new bachelor's degree program at the College will ensure program graduates are eligible for certification.
The U.S. Bureau of Statistics in 2008 projected a need for additional health informatics specialists, who manage patient information systems. Students will be able to enroll in the program at any of the College's five campuses. The start date for the five new bachelor's degree programs at the four institutions will vary, dependent upon review and approval from the relevant accrediting organizations.
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Regents Name Henry Huckaby ChancellorDesignate for University System
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Allbritten Named President of Macon State College
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SPECIAL PROGRAM EASES PATH TO COLLEGE FOR MILITARY

The concept of the post World War II G.I. Bill is alive and well in Georgia's public colleges and universities and today receives support from a new outreach effort, "Soldiers 2 Scholars" (S2S). The goal of both complementary programs is to help those in military service make the transition to civilian life by means of a college degree.

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"The S2S program has become a means of using proven methods and best practices that attract and retain military students in the University System," said Tonya Lam, the USG's associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs. "We want to create campuses that are inviting and friendly to military personnel and veterans."

Specific to Georgia, the S2S program was launched by the University System of Georgia (USG) in January 2010. It continues to expand with the addition of Gainesville State College, Southern Polytechnic State University and Albany State University to the existing consortium of 9 other USG institutions including Atlanta Metropolitan College, Clayton State University, Columbus State University, Darton College, Fort Valley State University, Georgia Perimeter College, Kennesaw State University, North Georgia College & State University and Valdosta State University.

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Funded in part by Georgia's $4.2 million College Access Challenge Grant from the U.S. Department of Education, each participating institution must establish outreach centers designed to assist service members and their families by serving as a one-stop shop as they enroll, register or apply for GI Bill benefits. The centers also help service members with housing availability, counseling, work-study opportunities and campus activities as well as serving as a hub for military student and veteran social activities.

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"Service members and veterans who are making the transition from combat to the classroom often have unique needs," said Lam.

The S2S program also offers training to faculty and staff to help them be more in tune with the physical, emotional and academic challenges typically faced by combat veterans and family members of deployed troops.

Lam also said S2S officials work closely with the Veterans Administration to obtain expert counseling and training needed to assist individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder.

"Having someone who understands the military experience and `speaks the language' available to answer questions is a huge asset in helping military students and their family members become part of the campus

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community," said Lam. "The goal of Soldiers 2 Scholars is to provide military students with access to high quality education on military friendly campuses or through the convenient, flexible online degree programs."
Through the U.S. Department of Defense Military Tuition Assistance program an active duty member can receive up to $4,500 in tuition assistance. Veterans can receive up to 36 months of educational benefits which can be used for up to 15 years and are transferable to a spouse or dependent child. Earlier this year, through the GI Bill, President Barack Obama lifted the tuition cap that was in place for veterans at public institutions.
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Allbritten Named President of Macon State College
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GEORGIA'S HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEMS PROVIDE PROGRAMS VITAL TO JOBS OF THE FUTURE
On Thursday, May 19 from 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m., the 2011 National Manufacturing Summit was held in Dalton, Georgia to highlight the importance of manufacturing to the nation's economy, especially Georgia. The event was sponsored by a number of Dalton area civic organizations with the support of the private sector.

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Many American manufacturing centers have been hard hit by the declining economy, and one of the hardest hit is Dalton Georgia's textile manufacturing center which currently has an 11.5 percent unemployment rate.

"It is important that all of higher education work to create job opportunities in Georgia's critical manufacturing sector," said Board of Regents Chair Willis Potts. "Georgia's public postsecondary systems the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia each play a key role in preparing Georgians for 21st century jobs."

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One of the challenges facing manufacturing is access to a workforce that is educated to perform these jobs of the future. According to Complete College America a national nonprofit working to significantly increase the number of Americans with a college degree by the end of this decade, more than 60 percent of jobs will require college education. Today, 34 percent of Georgia's adults aged 25-34 have college degrees, including certificates through bachelor's degrees.
The Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University found that by 2018, America will need 22 million new college degrees but will fall short by 3 million for associate's degree or better and will need 4.7 million new workers with postsecondary certificates.

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As to how higher education can strengthen manufacturing, Dalton State College has used its Board of Regents' designated state college mission status to work closely with local business and manufacturing leaders to develop academic programs to meet their needs for educated workers. Although applicable to any field, Dalton's operations management program has a particular focus on local Dalton industry. The program gives students a rigorous background in three key areas of operations management (quality, integrated materials management, and information technology) in conjunction with traditional business curricula.

"We appreciate the focus of the Summit and the opportunity we've been given, especially through Georgia Tech President Bud Peterson's

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participation, to give insight into how we can help revitalize the economy through higher education," said Regent Jim Jolly, a Dalton area resident.
"Advanced manufacturing requires a well-educated workforce that's highly-trained in the industry's latest methodologies and cutting-edge trends," said Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Ron Jackson. "There's no doubt that advanced manufacturing can grow and thrive in Georgia and the nation through close collaboration between the industries and the education resources of the local school systems, technical colleges and university system."
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has a long history of serving the workforce training needs of business and industry in northwest Georgia. Recently, the college addressed workforce needs of companies in Murray and Whitfield counties by expanding its presence in those communities. Soon, the college will offer programs specifically tailored to the skill sets required by advanced manufacturing, including the flooring industry, in Dalton and the surrounding area. GNTC will continue to work closely with business and industry, the local school systems, including the innovative Whitfield Career Academy, and Dalton State College to ensure that the area's economic development goals are met.
Along with President Peterson and Commissioner Jackson, Summit speakers include: Congressman Tom Graves, T. Boone Pickens and Thomas Fanning. The Summit was sponsored by: The City of Dalton, the Dalton Whitfield Chamber of Commerce, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, The Carpet and Rug Institute, Dalton Utilities and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Registration was free for the Summit, which was held at the North Georgia Trade & Convention Center.
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Chiemeka "Richard" Ugochukwu, center, is congratulated by English professor Ted Wadley, right, and GPC president Dr. Anthony Tricoli after being named winner of the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship.

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GPC STUDENT NAMED JACK KENT COOKE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

When Nigerian born Chiemeka "Richard" Ugochukwu came to the United States two years ago, he had no idea how he would pay for his education and work on his goal to become a doctor. He now has the help he needs. Ugochukwu has been named a Jack Kent Cooke (JKC) Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship recipient.

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Ugochukwu is one of 60 scholars selected nationwide this year to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Transfer award. The scholarship is intended to cover a significant share of each recipient's educational costs, including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees, for the final two to three years necessary to achieve a bachelor's degree.

According to the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, the awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships awardees may receive. Students can receive up to $30,000 a year for three years.
"This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students as well as the quality of the faculty here at Georgia Perimeter College," said GPC President Dr. Anthony S. Tricoli. "Congratulations to Chiemeka for making the most of his time at GPC and continuing a tradition that makes the entire college proud."

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With Ugochukwu's award, Georgia Perimeter continues its legacy of providing qualified candidates to one of the nation's most generous scholarships. GPC has had seven JKC scholarship recipients in the past nine years.
A native of Nigeria, Ugochukwu was sent to live with an uncle in America because of the political and economic strife in his country. He arrived in December 2009, and decided to enroll at Georgia Perimeter where he maintains a 3.9 GPA while taking extremely challenging courses. Ugochukwu has taken courses in organic chemistry and calculus along with courses in English, government and psychology. He plans to continue his education at the University of Georgia and eventually become a neurosurgeon.

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Because he is not a resident, Ugochukwu is not eligible for the HOPE scholarship and other resident scholarships. He relied solely on his uncle to finance his education at GPC.

"It was a huge burden on him," Ugochukwu said. "He has children of his own and when he paid my tuition, I could see the smile on his face but I could also see the anguish. I knew I could not afford to attend UGA and my uncle could not afford it either. The Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

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makes it possible for me to continue my education."
"This is a great accomplishment for one of our students," Tricoli said. "With the help of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Ugochukwu now has the resources he will need to continue the work towards fulfilling his dreams. As selective as JCK is in awarding these scholarships, we are certainly pleased that they again found one of our students worthy."
Story written by Roger Barnes of Georgia Perimeter College. For more information, please visit www.GPC.edu
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KSU STUDENT-ATHLETES AID IN NW GEORGIA TORNADO RELIEF

Kennesaw State University student-athletes, coaches, administrators and staff joined relief efforts in Ringgold in northwest Georgia after a milewide tornado packing winds of 175 mph carved a 13-mile path of destruction near the city's downtown killing eight and destroying about 100 homes.

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Nearly 75 boxes of supplies -- blankets, clothing, water, canned goods, toiletries, cleaning supplies and other non-perishable items -- were collected at drop-off locations throughout campus and transported by truck to American Red Cross distribution centers in Ringgold.

"The outpouring from the Kennesaw State community has been overwhelming", said men's tennis coach T.J. Greggs, who headed the relief effort. "We're glad that we could lend a hand and help the people in Ringgold. To see first hand the damage that was caused has really inspired us to continue helping in any way possible to rebuild this community."

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Kennesaw State staff members Jennifer Brisson, Drew Hashimura, Dimitrios Kasarhis, Christie Smeal and Mark Toma aided in the day's effort as did head men's basketball coach Lewis Preston, senior associate athletic director Scott Whitlock and athletic director Vaughn Williams.

"All of us who traveled to Ringggold were awed by the mass wreckage and destruction. You see things like that on TV or read about them in the newspaper; but, ou never expect to face it yourself.," said Whitlock. "To see it and experience it in-person was truly heart-wrenching. We left for home that day wanting to do more for the effort - and we will."

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Markeith Cummings, a sophomore on the men's basketball team and Emily Bean, a freshman on the volleyball team, represented the studentathletes.

"We just want to make a difference and help the people here," Bean said. "It is very sad to see all of the damage that was done, but we are glad to come out and do whatever we can to help Ringgold recover."

The relief effort will continue throughout the summer at drop-off locations across the KSU campus.

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