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{\title Annual Report of the President Valdosta State Unversity, 1998-1999}
{\subject Valdosta State University Annual Report}
{\author Hugh C. Bailey}
{\keywords 1998; 1999; Annual Report; Valdosta State University; Hugh C. Bailey; American Association of Higher Education;
 Semester Conversion; Doctoral Degrees; Council on Social Work Education; Albany State University; CASE Award; GSAMS; Kings
 Bay Naval Sumbarine Base; Office of Public Services; Service Learning Task Force; Third Annual Women's Studies Conference;
 Internationalization; Valdosta Symphony Orchestra; Folklife Project; Children's Theatre Tour; Technology Initiatives; Hewlett
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 by the Board of Regents.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 This was the first full year
 of operation of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning. The Center is home to the Regents' Distinguished
 Professor and Fellows from each of VSU's colleges/divisions. Among many activities, two workshops were held on the topic
 of developing and using teaching portfolios and WebCT.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Early in the fall semester,
 it became clear that many students wanted to register for additional semester hours. The central administration initiated
 a one-time program called "Take Three On Us." The program involved full-time VSU students registering in October for three
 additional hours from courses taught primarily by administrators. The courses were quite popular with students, and the
 Office of University Relations received a CASE award for it.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 GSAMS courses, off-campus
 courses, and web-based instruction are an important part of a regional university's mission. VSU increased total GSAMS course
 enrollments for the year to 3,338 (1,391 fall semester/1,435 spring semester/512 summer semester 1999). These classes were
 offered at twelve locations by 108 faculty. The College of Education began offering a number of external graduate degrees
 at Ware County High School and at Charlton County schools; the focus of these degrees was "School Improvement." VSU continued
 offering as external degrees at two military bases: the Bachelor of Science in Technical, Trade and Industrial Education,
 Masters of Public Administration, and/or Masters of Education in Adult and Vocational Education. The College of Arts and
 Sciences is increasing its web-based curricular activities. The City Management track of the MPA program was developed to
 be delivered totally on-line in FY 2000.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 At Kings Bay Naval Submarine
 Base, VSU course enrollments increased to approximately 500. Student registration was initiated via the internet, the General
 Studies degree program was upgraded to include a primary concentration area and two secondary fields of study, and a nursing
 degree program initiated. VSU assumed total operation of the base library.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 The Office of Public Services
 along with academic departments (psychology, family therapy, social work, vocational education, and music) provided service
 to the region by offering professional courses and activities leading to continuing education units. The Office of Public
 Services and the Telecommunications/Satellite Unit produced and broadcast 24 one- hour programs on preparation for the SAT
 in response to a survey of school superintendents in our service area. The Satellite Services Unit also produced and broadcast
 throughout Georgia the first in a three-course sequence on teaching English as a second language. The series of six programs
 features "Jeopardy" style questions and two four-student teams. This is the only program of its kind for students at two-year
 institutions.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Service learning is becoming
 an important feature of student life on campus. The Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning sponsored a Service-Learning
 Task Force, composed of faculty interested in service learning. This task force developed a working definition of service
 learning and designed a service learning inventory that was distributed to all faculty during the spring semester.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 The College of Arts and Sciences
 continued to provide conferences and programs that address significant issues and concerns. The Third Annual Women's Studies
 Conference grew and attracted participants of national and international renown, and the Third Annual African American Lecture
 Series and the Second Biennial Writers' Conference drew large audiences. These activities also emphasized the College's
 on-going strong commitment to meeting regional needs and to diversity and internationalization.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 The College of the Arts improved
 the artistic awareness of the VSU service region. The Valdosta Symphony Orchestra expanded its season to include a sold-out
 subscription series, two special event concerts, touring concerts, and new family series concerts. Six youth concerts were
 given for area schools on special morning schedules in Whitehead Auditorium. There were three youth orchestras organized
 by age and experience. The "Tunes for Tots" performances for younger children and a Valdosta Symphony Orchestra Honors Youth
 Orchestra are recent innovations. The South Georgia String Project continued to expand, making string instruction available
 to students at the elementary and middle school .level.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 The Jekyll Island Musical
 Theatre Festival's tenth season, a cooperative venture between VSU and the Jekyll Island Authority, was short due to semester
 conversion, but the performances were exceptional with increasing attendance per play. Planning is in progress for the renovation
 of the Gould Building to provide indoor facilities for summer theatre and other cultural events.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Other outreach programs of
 the College of the Arts include traveling exhibitions, theatre tours, music performances, the Fine Arts Academy, and numerous
 other initiatives (clinics, conferences, workshops, debate invitationals). In addition, the Folklife/Folkarts project sought
 to research, document, record, photograph, and video tape the ephemeral indigenous arts and folkcrafts of our region. ArtSouth,
 an outreach arm of the College of the Arts, sought to develop community support groups for the academic and performance
 entities of the College throughout South Georgia. Its 10 support groups composed of 200 members raised over $200,000 this
 year.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 There were nine exhibitions
 in the Fine Arts Gallery which over 7,000 students and adults visited during the year. The Annual South Georgia Regional
 Art Conference was held in January 1999. Fourteen workshops were presented by art faculty members, area art educators, and
 art students, and there were 100 students from regional high schools and 15 art educators in attendance. Communication Arts
 faculty conducted a high school regional 1-AA championship debate tournament and hosted the British National Debate Team.
 The theatre programs' Children\'92s Theatre Tour traveled to perform 30 times in area schools.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 One of the institution's strengths
 is its Information Technology (IT) Division which is the center for the provision of computing services, information and
 network support for the VSU community. Its staff of 27 microcomputer and network specialists, programmers, technical coordinators
 and managers, plus 6-8 student hires, have become parts of the university fabric. During FY99, for example, IT led the planning,
 specification, purchase and installation of over $3.1 million in computer and network equipment and components. IT also
 administers and/or supports all of the Chancellor's Technology Initiatives and related funding, manages the $625,000 in
 annual ETACT funds, and insures that those monies go directly to the instructional and research activities of the institution.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 IT continued to operate one
 of the largest computer centers in the USG, running three mainframe "type" Hewlett Packard servers supporting Banner, CUFA
 and PeopleSoft systems at or near 100% availability with over 250 customers "logged-on" at any given time. In addition to
 this activity the MIS staff of IT met over 50 requests for special reports or data extracts from the Banner Student and
 Financial Aid systems, as well as supporting 20,000 student registrations via the Web and telephone. The IT HELP-Desk received
 almost 7,500 calls in FY99, which resulted in dispatching technical staff to some 5,200 on-site service jobs. The IT network
 staff continued their efforts in upgrading the campus-wide network to the much faster ATM environment, responded to 80 service
 calls, and installed over 900 new wall "jacks" to serve added computers in labs and new buildings.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 In the Division of Social
 Work, CARE-NET extended its service region to 18 counties and reached over 800 people for various services, including referrals
 and support groups. A national Caregivers' Conference was held and over 200 people attended. Training programs have included
 two statewide conferences.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Special Services served 321
 students in the fall and 291 students in the spring. Accommodations included 360 cases of extended time, 128 cases of scribe
 services, and 72 cases of reader services. Regents Test accommodations were arranged for 37 students. Blazer VIP}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 organization to assist with
 the program. Seven volunteer VIP orientation workshops were conducted, and 44 volunteers were trained.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Air Force ROTC Detachment
 172 cadets organized three separate blood drives, and 242 pints of blood were collected. They also held a POW/MIA vigil
 on campus.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 The Office of Alcohol and
 Other Drug Education offered 91 programs to 4,507 students and reached an additional 3,300 students through campus-wide
 events. Career Services established contact with 1,425 students via class/group presentations, conducted 386 individual
 career counseling sessions, and hosted on-campus interviews and career fairs representing a combined participation level
 of 283 employers and 1,350 students. Career Services forwarded 2,652 employer requested resumes to 185 organizations and
 forwarded 796 student requested resumes to 547 organizations. The Counseling Center provided individual and group counseling
 to a total of 811 individuals with over 1,952 client contact hours. The Office of Financial Aid disbursed $23,464,840 in
 Federal Direct Loans, $6,582,799 in HOPE Scholarships, and $5,124,318 in Pell, $370,000 in SEOG. Students earned $370,000
 in the Work-Study Program. The Office of Housing and Residence Life completed the second consecutive year without the need
 for a Residence Hall Judicial Hearing. Occupancy was maintained at 100% for the sixth consecutive year, and Residence Life
 offered 794 activities for 17,927 attendees. Student Health provided acute, routine, and preventive care to 16,589 patients,
 performed 4,760 laboratory tests, filled 10,731 prescriptions, and provided 227 Female Wellness Physicals and overnight
 care for 10 patients. The Campus Activities Board sponsored over 100 programs during the year. Attendance at CAB events
 totaled 17,044 for the year.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 The Odum Library is at the
 heart of the learning community. This year collections added 9,198 volumes, increasing the book collection to 413,439, while
 reserve item circulation increased 41% (from 5,936 to 9,416) and login activity on GALILEO increased 26%. Reference personnel
 taught a total of 203 classes which reached 5,273 students, a 17% increase. Network/Phone line upgrades were completed in
 the Library and the existing 10 MB/sec Ethernet network upgraded to a switched 10/100 MB/sec Ethernet network with ATM 155
 MB/sec fiber optic backbone. Academic Systems mathematics software was installed by request from OASIS. The Library's Web
 page was revised to increase access and make searching easier. Multi-media computer workstations for viewing reference and
 government document CD-ROMS increased from one to four. Federal Documents processed increased by 27% and the number of Georgia
 documents processed by 138%.}
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{\cs21\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-3\cf1\dn0 Section B: Annual Progress
 in Institutional Strategic Planning}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Significant accomplishments
 and excellent progress occurred toward all University goals. Of special importance are the FY 2001 standards strongly enhancing
 the goal of providing a quality education. In FY 1996, 63.7% of freshmen met system admissions requirements. Through diligent
 efforts, 97.3% met standards in FY 1999. This strong base of entering freshmen encouraged faculty to redouble their efforts
 to fulfill long-term goals of incorporating technology and faculty development. Thirty-five faculty qualified for summer
 stipends to develop the infusion of high technology into their existing classes. One attained goal, to convert from the
 quarter to the semester system, has been further amplified to continue a rigorous examination of every degree program at
 all levels in support of new System program assessment requirements.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 The Valdosta State University
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Committee (IPC) completed
 its review of existing\tab strategic}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 planning. Twenty-two five-year
 goals and 13 university\tab goals are now subsumed into the eight Strategic Goals below:}
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{\cs20\lang1033\langfe1033\b\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs20\afs20\charscalex100\expndtw1\cf1\dn0 To Provide a Quality Education}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Put forth a comprehensive
 quality curriculum in all degree programs in order to meet the needs of students in this region.}
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{\listtext\pard\plain 2.\'09\tab}
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{\cs20\lang1033\langfe1033\b\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs20\afs20\charscalex100\expndtw1\cf1\dn0 To Encourage Cultural Diversity}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Promote global and cultural
 awareness and an appreciation for human diversity. Recruit students from a diverse background.}
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{\cs20\lang1033\langfe1033\b\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs20\afs20\charscalex100\expndtw1\cf1\dn0 To Recruit and Retain Qualified
 Students and Outstanding Faculty, Staff and Administrators.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Seek a qualified student body
 and promote student retention and graduation; attract and retain talented and diverse faculty, staff, and administrators
 committed to the mission of the University.}
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{\cs20\lang1033\langfe1033\b\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs20\afs20\charscalex100\expndtw1\cf1\dn0 To Continue to Grow as a Distinguished
 Regional University}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Perform research, scholarship,
 service, continuing education and creative work that meets regional needs, and supports academic excellence.}
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{\cs20\lang1033\langfe1033\b\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs20\afs20\charscalex100\expndtw1\cf1\dn0 To Improve the Effectiveness
 and Performance of the Institution}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Maintain a strategic plan
 to guide the development and improvement of institutional programs, facilities, services, and budgeting; develop policies
 and procedures accommodating new Regents' policy.}
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\ls1\ilvl0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\cgrid\b\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs20\afs20\expndtw1
{\cs20\lang1033\langfe1033\b\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs20\afs20\charscalex100\expndtw1\cf1\dn0 To Identify and Support Areas
 of Excellence}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Encourage the growth of singularly
 effective programs of quality where VSU's leadership can best be utilized.}
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{\cs19\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 1998-99 Annual Report of Institutional
 Progress}
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{\cs20\lang1033\langfe1033\b\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs20\afs20\charscalex100\expndtw1\cf1\dn0 To Increase Funding Sources}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Search for additional public
 and private funding to achieve higher goals and aspirations than can be achieved through Board of Regents funding alone.}
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{\cs20\lang1033\langfe1033\b\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs20\afs20\charscalex100\expndtw1\cf1\dn0 To Make an Institutional Commitment
 to Act}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 All at Valdosta State University
 shall seek to turn these goals into accomplishments using effective assessments to continuously improve.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 In Academic Year 1999-2000,
 the IPC will complete a new Strategic Plan in support of the University's mission statement.}
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{\cs21\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-3\cf1\dn0 Section C: Annual Progress
 in Assessing Institutional Effectiveness}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 VSU has focused its efforts
 on quality enhancement, student success, regional service, and strategic planning to improve institutional effectiveness.
 Dynamic degree programs, new admission standards, and further enhancements to technology were important aspects of the University*s
 development. New programs in peer mentoring, supplemental instruction in high-risk classes, and the first year experience
 are designed to improve student retention and success. VSU collaborated with its regional two- year partner institutions
 in south Georgia to create the South Georgia Regional Education Consortium on the VSU campus. The University continued to
 stress the importance of applied research by faculty and their students, regional service to improve the quality of life
 in our service area, and awareness of global/international issues. VSU has supported (through OIT and Project Millennium)
 the development of advanced uses of technology to create new ways of teaching, learning, and transacting business. The University
 has been successful in using sponsored research (grants and contracts) and developing foundation support to further its
 initiatives, endeavors consistent with the goals of the University System of Georgia and of the criteria by regional and
 disciplinary accrediting organizations.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 The College of Education enacted
 a number of curriculum and program changes. A report to the Board of Regents was submitted in May that documented VSU's
 progress in implementing the principles. The College of Education established Partner School agreements between selected
 P-12 schools and VSU teacher education programs. Five discipline study groups began the complex task of determining what
 subject matter knowledge teachers need to know. Each discipline group consists of faculty from Arts and Sciences, Arts,
 Education, and the public schools. This past year each of the five discipline groups dealing with Education used national
 and state (Georgia Department of Education's Quality Core Curriculum) standards, PRAXIS II}
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 Progress}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 objectives, and other relevant
 material, to define outcomes upon which new and/or revised courses will be offered that are aligned with the BOR principles.
 The Departments of Educational Leadership and Psychology and Counseling analyzed their programs to assure that the five
 outcomes stated in the University System}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 s Principles are incorporated
 in their programs, are assessed, and that sufficient evidence is collected to assure that graduates are proficient in these
 outcomes.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 In the VSU learning community,
 one of the most important activities is learning about best practices in college teaching. Assessment and accreditation
 activities are now features of every unit. This year, in the College of the Arts, the National Association of Schools of
 Art and Design reaccredited VSU's Art Program. Also, the National Association of Schools of Theatre gave initial accreditation
 to the Theatre Program, the second accredited program in Georgia. In the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of
 Chemistry received program approval from the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society, a long-term
 goal of the department and a timely validation of program quality. In a new endeavor, the College of Nursing entered into
 a contract with Educational Resources Inc.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 (ERI) to provide assessment
 of nursing students beginning their major courses, continuing content achievement validation, and an exit exam. All of these
 tests compare our students' performance to external standards. In addition, students receive feedback regarding their particular
 learning achievements, including a customized study guide and a review course. Assessment activities extend to the off-campus
 programs as well. In a recent review of its off-campus programs at Moody Air Torce Base, VSU and its Office of Public Services
 received a commendation from the QES (Quality Education System) Evaluation for the high level of institutional, departmental,
 and faculty commitment to the Moody programs.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Valdosta State University
 continues to render vital services to the region and beyond. Residents of the service region make vital contributions to
 the institution. At the state level, the University once again hosted the Governor's Honors Program. By all evaluations,
 this was a very successful summer program for many of the best and brightest high school students in Georgia.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Faculty and staff engaged
 in well over 3,500 service activities in the south Georgia region. Often service took the form of collaboration with schools
 and school systems, provision of cultural enrichment activities to communities, evaluation of social service agencies, activities
 with area volunteer agencies (e.g. United Way and Special Olympics), and consultations with business enterprises and Chambers
 of Commerce. Faculty and staff have many certificates and awards as a result of their service activities.}
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{\cs19\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 1998-99 Annual Report of Institutional
 Progress}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 The College of Education rendered
 outstanding service to the region through its interaction with school systems, teachers, and students. Unfortunately, student
 achievement in a large number of schools in south Georgia is below the state and national median. The College of Education
 has established mechanisms for the reform of teacher education. Actions have included the development of the south Georgia
 P-16 Council and two graduate programs based on school improvement. Teacher education programs are being evaluated based
 on student outcomes and modified based on the evaluation data. Graduate programs in Educational Leadership and School Counseling
 have established expectations of their graduates and aligned coursework experiences based on these expectations. Additionally,
 the Board of Regents has supported development of a regional Leadership Academy at VSU which will work collaboratively with
 Columbus State University. This academy will select twenty potential instructional leaders throughout the region and design
 individualized leadership programs to prepare them for today\'92s challenges. Also seven of the eight departments in the
 College hold annual conferences for South Georgia and North Florida teachers/administrators. Two of these conferences, Nuts
 and Bolts and Share the Wealth, have become national conferences attracting participants from throughout the United States.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 There are numerous indicators
 of student success at VSU, but only selected achievements can be identified. For example, the percent of first time examinees
 who passed the Regents Test improved: 66% in 1996-97, 68% in 1997-98, and 70% in 1998-99. In the Division of Social Work,
 all graduating stude*nts who have taken the first social work licensing test have passed the test. More students at VSU
 are becoming involved with International Programs through extended study abroad programs. The VSU College of Nursing pass
 rate on N-CLEX was 94.3%, which is above both the state and national averages. Junior-level nursing students scored well
 above the national average on the Fundamentals of Nursing test developed and scored by ERI. The Air Force ROTC Program recruited
 the largest freshman cadet class (50 freshmen) in 10 years, and its retention rate was 80%; the program commissioned 10
 new second lieutenants, two of whom were recognized as "Distinguished Graduates." The VSU AFROTC detachment also performed
 well above the norm in field training, with 56% of the 16 cadets returning with "Distinguished Graduate}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0  or "Superior Performance"
 awards; (the norm is 20%). Cadet members of the Arnold Air Society received awards for "Best Joint National Project", "Commander
 of the Year", and "Member of the Year" at the Society's National Conclave. Through its programs and its services, VSU's
 Division of Student Affairs improved the quality of life on campus. The Division enhanced its effectiveness by identifying
 institutional needs through data analysis of documentation prepared for the SACS Self-Study.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 The Office of Institutional
 Research and Policy Analysis (IRPA) provides much information for sound analysis of institutional issues. This year, assessments
 were completed for proposals in the following areas: Doctorate in Public Administration, Bachelor's degree in Environmental
 Studies, Doctorate in Psychology, Master\'92s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Bachelor's degree in Marriage and Family
 Therapy, Master's degree in Gerontology, and the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP) coordinated through the
 College of Arts and Sciences. Since there are common issues faced by IR personnel in south Georgia, IRPA at VSU helped establish
 the South Georgia ACCORD (Alliance and Collegiate Consortium Optimizing Research and Data) in conjunction with institutional
 researchers from A.B.A.C., Bainbridge College, and South Georgia College. The Office also conducted the Senior Exit Survey,
 Graduate Exit Survey, Student Opinion Survey, Alumni Perceptions Survey, and twelve other surveys.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 VSU's institutional retention
 rates for first-year/full\-time students improved from 64% in 1996-97 to 69% in 1997-98. Moreover, data from VSU's }
{\cs22\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-3\cf1\dn0 Quarterly Enrollment Reports}
{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0  show that the Freshmen to
 Sophomore retention rates improved from 54% in 1998 to 59% in 1999. The 5% improvement in retention rates can be attributed
 to several factors. Beginning with fall semester 1998, the University boldly implemented the more rigorous admission standards
 which had been set for 2001. This effectively abolished developmental studies for traditional students at VSU. Also, by
 early adoption of the more rigorous standards, the average SAT score for entering freshmen increased to 997, an increase
 of approximately 60 points.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 For those students who met
 the higher standards for admission, the University developed the Office of Academic Student Instructional Support (OASIS),
 a unit that provides academic triage and learning support for "at risk" students. In addition to providing various forms
 of supplementary instruction in core classes, OASIS faculty developed a Freshman Year Experience program to be implemented
 in the fall of 1999. They reformulated the VSU 1101 (Introduction to College) course and developed VSU 1102 in support of
 the FYE program. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science expanded its use of the Academic Systems computer-based
 mathematics program in College Algebra. The College of Business Administration developed peer- tutoring programs for "at
 risk" COBA students. New reports listing students with GPA's below 2.0 were sent to appropriate departments along with some
 strategies for increasing academic performance and retention. For regularly admitted freshmen (non- developmental studies
 students), the six-year graduation rate was 45.9% for VSU and 36.2% for the system.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 The five-year graduation rate
 for 1992 first-time/full-time VSU students was 23.5% compared to 21.4% for the University System. The six-year VSU graduation
 rate was 30.2% as compared to 27.0% for the University System. Given the recent change in admission standards and the other
 activities mentioned above, VSU's graduation rates should continue to improve.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Student success is often reflected
 in student scholarship. In an effort to promote student scholarship, the College of Arts and Sciences sponsored the 5th
 Annual Symposium on Undergraduate Research, at which over forty students from all departments of the College presented results
 of their research. The success of the symposium has led to a request from the National Council on Undergraduate Research
 for University representatives to present a session about the multidisciplinary VSU model at its national meeting in June
 2000. Expanded student interest in research led to the establishment of the Student Brown Bag Seminar series, which provided
 a forum for students to present research results to the university community.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 The institutional environment
 at Valdosta State is a dynamic one. Great changes are taking place in the physical appearance of the campus, the level of
 technology on campus, and the resources to support these changes. New construction projects include the Biology/Chemistry
 Building, which is proceeding on schedule; this building has been designed to support both the teaching missions of the
 departments and the research interests of students and faculty. The new Special Education/Communication Disorder building
 nears completion with occupancy scheduled for the spring semester 2000. The building will house over thirty faculty members
 as well as the Speech and Hearing Clinic, a number of classrooms, and three technology labs designed to give VSU students
 the latest in technology to work with those with disabilities. The Psychology and Counseling Classroom Building was completed.
 It contains a high quality media/technology laboratory, and two classrooms. Plans for the new Student Recreation Center
 have passed the final review, and construction is anticipated to begin in early 2000. The University Bookstore moved to
 its newly renovated location. The design phase of the Odum Library addition was initiated. Fund raising efforts have been
 accelerated for a new Regional Center for the Visual and Performing Arts.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 High technology has infiltrated
 every segment of the VSU community. From the student's first contact with the Office of Admissions to graduation and beyond,
 high technology is an integral part of the VSU environment. Admissions generated over 10% of all applications via the VSU
 web site. During their studies, VSU students will find high tech to be part of the vast}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 majority of their courses.
 In the College of Nursing, for example, WebCT is a learning supplement in three-fourths of the nursing courses. Technology
 has also changed the way that faculty work. During the fall semester, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
 sponsored workshops that provided 38 faculty training in the use of WebCT for web-enhanced courses.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Technology has also changed
 the way that business is conducted on campus. BANNER WEB and telephone registration for students is now implemented along
 with BANNER 3.1 for faculty and administrators. The Office of the Registrar greatly extended the time period to seven weeks
 for BANNER WEB and phone registration. Expanded WEB features were developed, including mid-term grade reporting and extended
 student WEB and phone grade retrieval options. A system for deans and department heads to access and set class overrides
 for qualified students was devised and implemented.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 VSU's inventory of microcomputers
 for FY99 was maintained at the all-time high of 2,400 machines reached in FY98. The emphasis has been to insure that all
 PC's are Year 2000 compliant. The Information Technology Division assisted in the implementation of the College (formerly
 Real Education) products purchased to enable early delivery of the MPA Program. Since using Banner for Summer 1996 registration
 in April 1996, VSU has successfully processed over 85,000 student registrations/ transactions using the system and is the
 only school to support both telephone registration and Web-Based student self\-registration from PC's on or off campus.
 VSU's data network is being gradually upgraded from 10/100 Mbps Ethernet to asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) which will
 provide greatly enhanced speeds. The VSU World Wide Web site, one of the more popular in the state, experienced over 100,000
 "hits" per month in FY99. VSU has become a technology reference school for vendors, with visits by teams from Florida A
 & M University and from Georgia Perimeter College to view VSU}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 s eight computer touch-screen
 information kiosks.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 International Programs has
 improved the diversity of the campus environment this year. International student enrollment increased by 8% (168 in 1997
 to 182 in 1998) with students coming from 57 different countries. International Programs hosted visiting university faculty
 and staff from a number of countries, including China, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Northern Ireland, and Romania.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Enhancements to the institutional
 environment require state and private support. Total private support to VSU climbed above the $3 million mark for the first
 time. The Faculty and Staff Campaign\'92s participation in the annual fund drive jumped to 4 6 percent and donations totaled
 over $100,000 for the first time.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Alumni Relations and University
 Relations are important units, which promote the institution's culture and market its image/programs. Alumni Travel programs
 included successful alumni trips to Alaska and to Greece. Three }
{\cs23\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 Alumni Bulletin}
{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0  magazines were sent to more
 than 90,000 readers. University Relations distributed 307 general news releases promoting the University's priorities, sent
 hometown news releases for 1,601 students named to the Dean\'92s List, and prepared hometown news releases for 1,342 graduates.
 The Publication and Design Services Unit of University Relations handled more than 950 university-wide graphics and publication
 projects during the year.}
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{\cs17\lang1033\langfe1033\b0\i0\ul0\strike0\scaps0\fs21\afs21\charscalex100\expndtw-2\cf1\dn0 To formalize and direct pan-campus
 and effectiveness assessments, VSU hired a new Director for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning. This position will
 provide important guidance to strengthen the quality of the learning community and aid in preparation for the SACS team
 visit in the spring of 2000.}
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