In This Issue

• ASU President Announces Retirement
• A Day for ASU Exceeds Goal!
• Important Financial Aid Terms
• Regents Approve College Completion Plan
• My Favorite Student
• ASU Literacy Center Receives Grant
• Study Abroad - The World is Your Classroom

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ASU President Announces Retirement

President William A. Bloodworth, Jr., announced at the Fall Convocation August 9 that he will transition out of his 18-year presidency, with his final day being June 30, 2012.

“Making the decision to give up my job as president has been very difficult for me,” he said. “But there’s a time for everything—and now is the right time for this decision.”

He said that the decision was his alone and based primarily on his desire to return to full-time teaching and scholarship. In June, he notified then-chancellor Erroll Davis of his desire to step down as president and later discussed it with the University System’s new chancellor Hank Huckaby. more>

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A Day for ASU Exceeds Goal!

Over 1,000 supporters of A Day for ASU came together Oct. 14 in the D. Douglas Barnard, Jr., Amphitheatre to celebrate the success of the annual fundraising drive and enjoy fireworks, kids games, Sconyers barbecue, and music by the Sassy Brass Band.  The campaign raised more than $26,000 over its goal of $545,000, despite the current economic climate.

“It is amazing to see the enthusiasm for Augusta State University during the A Day campaign each year.  The campus and the community really come together to support all of the great things that are happening here,” said Rhonda Banks, director of the annual fund.

“Private support is important to the university, and these A Day gifts provide additional resources to meet needs that cannot be met through state funding, such as scholarships, faculty development, and some academic support programs,” she said.

The two-part annual fund drive included a campus campaign, led by alumna Katherine Sweeney, ASU registrar and director of admissions. The campus fundraising goal of $145,000 was exceed by more than $174,000. The community campaign was led by alumnus Stacy Tallent, president of Health Center Credit Union.

“The leaders of our A Day campaign provided great leadership, and we are grateful to them for their commitment to the campaign and to the university,” added Banks.

Thanks to the phonathon and five one-time major gifts totaling $230,070, the final total for the A Day campaign was $800,913.

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Important Financial Aid Terms

As a parent, the world of financial aid can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing. Here are some helpful terms to help you navigate your way through your college student's financial aid journey. more>

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My Favorite Student

Being away from home isn’t always as easy as students make it seem. Ordering My Favorite Student care packages will allow you to send a little love to your favorite student(s) as they are missing the comforts of home. Order your care package today: http://augustastate.myfavoritestudent.com

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ASU Literacy Center Receives Grant From Bi-Lo Charities

More than 250 children and their families will benefit from a $20,544 grant to Augusta State University’s Literacy Center from Bi-Lo Charities. In announcing the grant recipients Oct. 24, Bi-Lo president and CEO Michael Byars said, “Everyday our store teammates demonstrate the power of leading with their head and with their heart.” The grant is one of 17 awarded to local non-profits by Bi-Lo.

“We are very pleased to be one of the recipients of the Bi-Lo Charity Grants program,” said Paulette Harris, director of ASU’s Literacy Center and Cree-Walker Chair in the College of Education and Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Special Education.

The current resources in the Literacy Center are both limited and outdated, according to Harris. “We don’t normally have enough computers available for our students to use, and if a computer is available, it may not have the appropriate software because of the incompatibility,” she said.

The Bi-Lo grant provides funding for computers, laptops, printers, a wireless router, and software for training tutors as well as tutoring sessions. It also will support the center’s project, Feeding the Minds of Children and their Families, through the purchase of nutritious snacks for the children and family members who accompany clients to the sessions.

In addition, an electronic kiosk is being added, which will be used in the Literacy Center’s lending library for checking out books, CDs, and DVDs. The kiosk also will be used to promote upcoming events and literacy services.

ASU’s Literacy Center provides free year-round individual tutoring to children, youth, and adults throughout the area. Free tutoring is provided by ASU students and trained volunteers.

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Study Abroad - The World is Your Classroom

Studying abroad for a summer, quarter, semester, or year will give your student a fresh perspective on themselves, the United States, and the world. By living in a foreign country your student will constantly challenge themselves in many new and exciting ways and gain a level of independence they never knew they had. Studying abroad will expose your student to diverse people and viewpoints, and they will get to experience a different way of life apart from ours in the United States. Your student will be immersed in the language, culture, and people of their host country and will get to experience life as a resident, not as a mere tourist.

Fall 2011 Calendar

November 14
(Payne Hall) Registration On Campus: 8am - 4:30pm
Registration Online: 6am - 12am

November 15
(Payne Hall) Registration On Campus: 8am - 4:30pm
Registration Online: 6am - 12am

November 16
(Payne Hall) Registration On Campus: 8am - 6:00pm
Registration Online: 6am - 12am

November 17
(Payne Hall) Registration On Campus: 8am - 6:00pm
Registration Online: 6am - 12am

November 18
(Payne Hall) Registration On Campus: 8am - 4:00pm
Registration Online: 6am - 4 pm

November, 23-25
Student Holiday

December 1
Classes End

December 9
Application Deadline for Spring 2012

December 5-8
Final Exams

December 11
Grades Entered by Midnight

December 12
Grades Viewable

December 13
Graduation Reception - Maxwell Alumni House

December 13-16
(Adjustment period begins at 8:00 a.m.- Midnight Tuesday-Thursday and 8-6 on Friday)
Schedule Adjustment for Spring 2012
Fees are due for Spring 2012 by 6 pm on December 16th. Any schedule adjustment changes resulting in additional tuition must be paid by the due date or all classes will be dropped.

Spring 2012 Calendar

January 9-10
(Payne Hall) Registration (Please note that only students required to register on campus may do so. All others use on-line registration.)

January 9
Registration On Campus: 8am - 6:00pm
Registration Online: 6am - 12am

January 10
Registration On Campus: 8am - 4pm Registration Online: 6am - 4pm  Registration Fees Due by 4:30 pm. Fees not paid by the due date will result in all classes being dropped for non-payment.

January 11
Classes Begin   (Please note that only students required to adjust schedules on campus may do so. (UH 129) All others use on-line schedule adjustment.)

January 11-13
(Payne Hall) Schedule Adjustment for students who are currently registered for classes. (Please note, January 7 Schedule adjustment will end at 4:00 pm) Fees not paid by the due date will result in all classes being dropped for non-payment.

January 16
Holiday, Campus Closed

January 27 Spring 2012 Graduation Applications due in the Registrar's Office by 4:30pm. No applications for Spring 2011 will be accepted after this date.

February 1
Fall 2012 Priority Application Deadline

March 7
Midterm Summer 2012 Graduation Applications due to the Registrar's Office

March 1
Financial Aid deadline for Summer and Fall 2012

April 2-7
Student Holiday

April 9-13
(Payne Hall) Registration for Summer 2012 and Fall 2012

May 2
Classes End, Fees due for Summer 2012. Fee are due by 4:30 pm. Fees not paid by the due date will result in all classes being dropped for non-payment.

May 4 & 7-9
Final Exams

May 10
Grades Entered By Midnight

May 11
Grades Viewable

May 12 10 a.m.
Commencement - James Brown Arena

May 12.
Reception - Maxwell Alumni House

May 12 & 13 
Schedule Adjustment begins at 8 am and continues until midnight Saturday and Sunday  Schedule adjustment for Summer 2012. This schedule adjustment period is for students currently enrolled and may need to change their schedule after recieving Spring semester grades. If adjustmants are made that affet your tuition total, please remit payment on or before May 14. The summer schedule adjustment period will only be available on-line.

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