The system supplement: a report of the Georgia Board of Regents, Vol. 38, no. 8 (Nov. 2002)

The
System Supplement

A report of the Georgia Board of Regents 8 Vol. 39, No. 8 8 November 2002
"Creating a More Educated Georgia"

Grants/Contracts to System Set New Record of $795 Million in FY `02

Several University System of Georgia institutions are emerging as nationally prominent research centers, helping to set a new System record for grants and contracts funding.
The total for Fiscal Year 2002 -- $795 million -- represents a 15.8 percent increase over similar funding in Fiscal Year 2001. Of this total, $488 million was for research, $227 million for public service, and $79.4 million for instruction. The figures were released as part of an annual report on grants and contracts prepared for the Board of Regents by the Office of Strategic Research and Analysis and presented at the board's November meeting.
Grants and contracts include funds received from external sources, such as federal and state grants and the non-profit sector, as well as research and development projects for business and industry.
Dr. Daniel S. Papp, senior vice chancellor for Academics and Fiscal Affairs, told the board that the current high national rankings for research income reflect the rising quality and reputation of several of the System's institutions, especially Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia (UGA).
"Thirty years ago, none of the

System's research institutions ranked among the nation's major players in research and development," said Papp. "According to National Science Foundation statistics, today Georgia ranks tenth nationally in research and development income to universities."
"Given the state of the economy and a general cutback on many research activities by the government and corporations, this is an impressive level of funding support," noted Dr. Cathie Mayes Hudson, associate vice chancellor for Strategic Research and Analysis. "It is a recognition that several of the University System's institutions have the intellectual resources and the support facilities needed to conduct research and implement contracts in many critical research areas."
The report for FY `02 shows that 53 percent of the System's research income came from federal sources, while 26 percent came from the state of Georgia. The non-profit sector accounted for 10 percent of the total, with business contributing seven percent. Other sources combined for the remaining four percent.
The University System also maintains a stream of income from the intellectual property generated by its faculty and researchers. In FY `02, total income

"Thirty years ago, none of the System's research institutions ranked among the nation's major players in research and development. According to National Science Foundation statistics, today Georgia ranks tenth nationally in research and development income to universities." -- Daniel S. Papp
Senior Vice Chancellor Academics & Fiscal Affairs
from this source totaled nearly $6.2 million. This figure represented $4.5 million in lucrative inventions, $1.6 million in software, and nearly $67,000 in copyrights and trademarks generated by Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, the Medical College of Georgia and UGA.
System officials have stated their intention to increase the emphasis on commercializing the research developments emanating from the major research universities. An external study conducted by the Washington Advisory Group found that the patent flow of the System's research universities and the income generated from these activities can increase significantly if opportunities are optimized.

Chancellor Meredith Named to Chair AASCU in 2004

University System Chancellor Thomas C. Meredith was elected chair-elect of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) on Nov. 26, during the organization's annual meeting.
Meredith, who currently is president of the National Association of System Heads (NASH) and a member of the Board of Control for the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), will serve as AASCU's chair in 2004.

He will be the first head of a system of higher education to hold the top post in this organization, which represents more than 430 public colleges, universities and systems of higher education in the United States and its territories. AASCU promotes appreciation and support for public higher education, analyzes public policy, provides policy leadership and program support, and creates professional-development opportunities for institutional leaders.

SW Georgia Library System `Making a Real Difference'
Susan S. Whittle, director of the Southwest Georgia Regional Public Library System, is accompanied by state Library Director Lamar Veatch (left) and Thomas E. Daniel, senior vice chancellor for External Activities and Facilities, after emerging from a special presentation at the Board of Regents' November meeting. Board members saluted Whittle for having recently been invited to the White House to receive a national award for library services from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Service. U.S. Sen. Max Cleland nominated Whittle's library system for the award, which was presented on Oct. 29 by First Lady Laura Bush, because of its outstanding service to the community and the broad base of community support the system has. "The recipients of these awards make a real difference," said Mrs. Bush. "They are enriching family and community life."

Regents Launch Initiative to Meet Teacher Shortage

The University System in partnership with Valdosta State University has received two grants totaling $4.4 million from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to launch a new initiative -- "Destination: Teaching Customized Pathways to Get You There." The initiative -- which initially will target people who want to change careers and move into teaching -- is designed to help meet the state's increasing need for teachers.
"'Destination: Teaching' will offer a broader group of students increased access to the University System's teacher-preparation programs," said Chancellor Thomas C. Meredith. "As we reach out in new ways to more diverse groups of potential teachers, we continue to stand behind the quality of any teacher we prepare."
The five-year federal grants will fund several initial priorities of the teacher-preparation recruitment initiative. The University System will create a Teacher Career Center to market and provide information about USG teacher-preparation and professional-development programs through "one-stop shopping." Career counselors will be available at the Teacher Career Center and at participating campuses to help potential teachers select and enroll in appropriate USG programs. Scholarships will be awarded to aspiring teachers who commit to working in high-need schools.
In its infancy, the initiative will focus on five populations as potential candidates for USG teacherpreparation programs: recent college graduates, mid-career professionals, retired military personnel, pre-kindergarten and para-professionals already teaching in the classroom. More target groups will be added as the initiative matures.
"Destination: Teaching" builds upon a comprehensive teacher

preparation initiative adopted by the Board of Regents in 1998, now underway in the 15 universities that prepare teachers and their two-year college partners within the University System. The goal of the initiative is to increase the number and diversity of teachers prepared by the University System.
In partnership with Valdosta State, the University System will use the $4.4 million in grant funds to pilot the initiative in six regions of the state. Participating USG campuses have formed partnerships with selected school districts in their regions to supply teachers for high-need schools.
University System pilot institutions include Albany State University, Bainbridge College, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Georgia State University, Georgia Perimeter College, Columbus State University, Georgia Southwestern State University, Georgia Southern University, East Georgia College, Valdosta State University, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Waycross College and South Georgia College.
"University System teacherpreparation institutions have a responsibility to the students they admit," said Jan Kettlewell, associate vice chancellor for P-16 initiatives. "We believe we should enable each of our students to obtain the Regents' Guarantee, become fully certified, increase their skills and abilities during their first two years of teaching, and continue supporting teacher success through high-quality professional development programs."
The Teacher Career Center is projected to be operational by Spring 2003, with the first "Destination: Teaching" cohorts beginning classes in Summer 2003.

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Facilities Project Wins Construction Award
The involvement of the University System of Georgia's Facilities staff in the planning, design and construction of the Georgia Cancer Center of Excellence at Grady Memorial Hospital has reaped dividends for all who were involved in the project.
The facility, which occupies two floors of the hospital, recently was designated as the best project entered in the category of Institutional Healthcare Projects Between $15 Million and $25 Million in the "Excellence in Construction" awards program sponsored by Associated Builders and Contractors.
The creation of the Georgia Cancer Coalition -- a 10-year effort to establish centers of excellence for the treatment of various types of cancer throughout the state, with the ultimate goal of having a center in Atlanta designated as a National Cancer Institute cancer center -- was a priority of Gov. Roy E. Barnes.
On the strength of the University System of Georgia's track record for having a well-managed construction program, when the governor announced that the coalition's flagship cancer center would be built at Grady, he asked the Board of Regents' Facilities staff to manage the design and construction team for this project by serving as the fiscal agent. The majority of the funding for the Grady center ($28.3 million) came from the state's tobacco settlement funds. In addition, the Avon Products Foundation contributed $3.3 million to establish the Avon Breast Cancer Center at Grady.
"We are proud to have played a role in this joint venture that will result in improved cancer care for Georgians," said Linda Daniels, the University System's vice chancellor for Facilities. "This was a challenging project, and many people in the University System Office, not just the Facilities staff, worked very closely with the design/construction team and the people who will be operating the center to ensure that the facility will meet the needs of its users."
Work on the fast-track project began in October 2001 and will be completed three months ahead of schedule in January 2003.
The Georgia Cancer Center of Excellence at Grady Memorial Hospital will target the types of cancer more common and lethal in urban areas -- breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, cervical cancer and head and neck cancers.

KSU-Based Program Wins GEDA Award
A statewide resource program housed at Kennesaw State University recently was saluted by the Georgia Economic Development Association (GEDA).
The organization bestowed its 2002 TERRIFIC Education Award on Georgia's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Resource Program, a training and assistance program designed to help Georgia scientists and technologists compete effectively for federal research and development grants.
Federal grants awarded in Georgia have increased from $3 million to $14 million annually since the SBIR program was established in June 1999.
Facilities Officers, Projects Recognized
Facilities officers from three USG campuses were recognized during the Seventh Annual Facilities Officers Conference in late October.
Receiving awards for outstanding service and leadership were: Lynn Agan, director of campus planning and development at the State University of West Georgia; Sharon Brittain, director of facilities planning at Atlanta Metropolitan College; and Dr. George Wingblade, director of facilities and operations at South Georgia College.
Judy Wilder -- a former West Georgia employee who has worked at the University System Office since 1971 and is now senior contracts administrator -- received the inaugural Lifetime Service Award for USG facilities officers.
The System's first Award of Excellence for facilities and grounds went to Kennesaw State University for its Campus Green, the centerpiece of the campus' master plan, which was hailed as "stellar" and "memorable."
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ON CAMPUS

Faculty Focus

Coming to America
Fulbright Professor Brings Mexico to AMC

Dr. Jose Vergara (left) talks with AMC students Joseph Johnson (middle) and Mirla Duenas (right) after class.

A series highlighting University System of Georgia faculty. Each article focuses on a different aspect of the work of college educators, spotlighting teaching, research and public service.
By Ardis M. Blanchard Director, Publications/Public Relations Atlanta Metropolitan College
Dr. Jose Vergara is on a journey -- not just from his homeland of Mexico to the United States, where as a Fulbright professor he has been teaching Spanish and humanities this fall at Atlanta Metropolitan College (AMC). He also is exploring his country's rich heritage and striving to share all its varied flavors with his American students and colleagues. Besides teaching the language -- which he notes is not easy to master -- Vergara has worked to educate his students, fellow faculty and others about his culture.
"I want to correct many of the wrong ideas this country has about my country and our way of life, including the inaccurate depiction of Mexicans sitting under a tree wearing a sombrero and having a nap," Vergara said. "We are a proud people who contribute greatly to

our society. Hopefully, I am showing Americans how we live and work and teaching them about our customs."
In addition to incorporating Mexico's history into his curriculum, Vergara recently invited the entire campus to an informative presentation on the language and traditions of Mexico. He also took his advanced Spanish class to an authentic Mexican restaurant, where they had to order and converse in Spanish.
"It was so wonderful to see how much they've learned, " said Vergara.
Having received both a master's degree in English and a Ph.D in public administration from the Excuela Normal Superior de Mexico, and earned the distinction of Professional Teacher from the Department of Public Education of Mexico, Vergara is an excellent communicator and a recognized educational leader in his country. He also was the only visiting professor from Mexico this semester certified by Fulbright to teach Spanish in a postsecondary academic setting and one
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NCR Software Development Deal Should Prove Lucrative

Two University System institutions soon will be able to give students in their computer and information services programs solidly practical experience in the field, thanks to gifts from NCR Corporation.
The gifts of software assets, equipment and training to Georgia Southern University and Georgia Southwestern University will position the communities of Statesboro and Americus in the worldwide software redevelopment market.
Under the arrangement -- facilitated by the University System's economic-development arm, the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP) --NCR will let the uni-

versities modify and upgrade the software for resale to NCR, which has an exclusive distribution contract with the two institutions. Georgia Southern and GSW will retain licensing rights to the software, creating potentially lucrative enterprises for each campus.
"This project is a great example of the economic impact that's possible when our institutions can work in a partnership effort," said Chancellor Thomas C. Meredith. "Students will gain valuable experience through a unique learning opportunity, while faculty will have a rewarding way to stay on the leading edge of technology and industry trends."

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Perry-Johnson, Hunt Burriss Receive Promotions

Perry-Johnson

Two assistant vice chancellors at the University System Office have been promoted to associate vice chancellors.
Arlethia PerryJohnson, who is in charge of the Office of Media and Publications, and Annie Hunt Burriss, who heads the Office of Economic Development, both have worked at the University System Office since 1995. They also both both report to Senior Vice Chancellor Thomas E. Daniel.

Tennessee Valley Authority and Virginia Commonwealth University. She is listed in the 2002-2003 edition of Who's Who in Black Atlanta and currently serves on the executive committees of the Georgia Council on Economic Education and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
Burriss spearheaded the establishment of the University System's Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP), which has received national recognition for developing sucessful, market-driven partnerships linking the business community to the University System's vast intellectual resources.

Hunt Burriss

Perry-Johnson has elevated the University

System of Georgia's national profile by

implementing communication strate-

gies that position and market the

USG's 34 colleges and universities.

Perry-Johnson's 20-plus year career includes public-, investor- and mediarelations management positions with Penn State, Rutgers University, the

An economic-development professional who has held positions at Georgia Power, the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade & Tourism, Burris has been included on Georgia Trend's list of "100 Most Influential Georgians" and the Atlanta Business Chronicle's list of "100 Most Influential Atlantans" several times.

Faculty Focus Contd. from P. 3 ...
of 21 educators chosen from 200 teachers considered for U.S. Fulbright assignments overall.
"Dr. Vergara has been a welcome addition to our faculty," said AMC Vice President for Academic Affairs Janis Coombs Reid. "The breadth of cultural exposure he has given our students has been more than inspiring."
One such student is Malaika Wolde, a freshman from Ethiopia who is taking Vergara's Spanish and humanities courses this semester. "He knows the course material very well and he gives us lots of examples by comparing life in Mexico with life here."

According to Wolde, what really makes Vergara a great instructor is that "he is always willing to take time to hear his students and also to respond to us," making certain he's not just teaching the material, but that his students are actually understanding it.
Vergara will be missed when he departs in December, and it is likely that he, his customs, and the traditions of his country will not be forgotten anytime soon. In fact, Wolde says several of her classmates are considering going to Mexico next year, due to the friendly and inviting picture their teacher has painted of his beloved homeland.

BOARD OF REGENTS
Joe Frank Harris Cartersville CHAIR
James D. Yancey Columbus VICE-CHAIR
Hugh A. Carter, Jr. Atlanta
Connie Cater Macon
William H. Cleveland, M.D. Atlanta
Michael J. Coles Kennesaw
Hilton Hatchett Howell, Jr. Atlanta
John Hunt Tifton
Donald M. Leebern, Jr. Columbus
Allene H. Magill Dalton
Elridge W. McMillan Atlanta
Martin W. NeSmith Claxton
Wanda Yancey Rodwell Stone Mountain
J. Timothy Shelnut Augusta
Glenn S. White Lawrenceville
Joel O. Wooten, Jr. Columbus
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Gail S. Weber SECRETARY TO THE BOARD
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