PRESIDENT’S DONOR REPORT 2014-2015
Thank you for your generous support
From the Vice President
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new year means new opportunities for us at Columbus State University. This year’s President’s Donor Report again shows that we continue to make exceptional fundraising strides at CSU. During the 2014-2015 fiscal year, we secured more than $33.5 million in private funding (page 7), which has brought us closer to our $100 million First Choice Comprehensive Campaign goal (page 13). It was one of the best fundraising years in our history. Financial goals are not our only objective. This process has strengthened partnerships with companies like TSYS, a leading global payments provider. TSYS has contributed $4.5 million to develop a new program that will help prepare students for careers in cybersecurity (page 19). We also have made a commitment to increase student success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics — better known as STEM fields — by joining the state’s new initiative of Georgia Teaching Fellows (page 35) and benefiting many other local companies. Construction of our new College of Education and Health Professions building is progressing downtown (page 14). This project is part of more than $60 million construction upgrades taking place on both our main and downtown campuses (page 37). Last year’s success requires we acknowledge Alan Medders, our former vice president for University Advancement and executive director of the CSU Foundation, for his dedication to our campus family. Alan left at the end of January for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in the private sector. We are beginning a national search for a new vice president who will join us in this truly unprecedented time on campus as we continue to become a first-choice university. As always, we thank alumni, friends, businesses, partners and foundations for the constant support. Spence F. Sealy Interim Vice President for University Advancement Interim Executive Director, CSU Foundation Inc.
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Giving by Individuals and Organizations fiscal year ending July 31, 2015
33+26+191552 40+28+18842
FRIENDS...................................... $11,675,338 ALUMNI........................................ $7,610,990 CORPORATIONS.......................... $8,070,672 FOUNDATIONS............................ $5,977,929 ORGANIZATIONS............................. $35,187 FACULTY/STAFF................................. $94,161
TOTAL GIVING..................... $33,464,277
Gift Commitment by Purpose fiscal year ending July 31, 2015
66+15+8542
CAPITAL PROJECTS................................................................ $22,251,581 GENERAL SUPPORT................................................................. $8,449,908 OUTREACH SUPPORT PROGRAM........................................... $1,618,634 ALUMNI.................................................. 807 FRIENDS................................................... 625 FACULTY/STAFF....................................... 417
SCHOLARSHIP............................................................................. $922,227 PROFESSORSHIP/CHAIR.............................................................. $140,450 GIFTS-IN-KIND............................................................................... $81,477
CORPORATIONS........................................ 93 FOUNDATIONS.......................................... 13
TOTAL............................................................................$33,464,277
ORGANIZATIONS...................................... 20
TOTAL DONORS................................ 1975
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he money raised during Fiscal Year 2015 (Aug. 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015) brings CSU closer to its $100 million First Choice Comprehensive Campaign goal. To date, about $66 million has been raised for the campaign, a comprehensive effort designed to raise money to create an academic and collegiate environment that will cement CSU’s status as a favored destination for top students and faculty. Giving to the annual CSU Fund set a new record last year, bringing in $5.9 million of the total. Last year, the CSU Fund raised a then-record amount of $4.9 million. The CSU Fund provides critical support for scholarships and programming needs within each of the colleges and funding for other institutional priorities that span the entire campus, such as CSU’s Servant Leadership Program, Athletics, the Center for International Education, the Academic Center for Excellence and Student Life and Development, among others. The CSU Fund also provides university leadership with unrestricted funding to address new challenges and opportunities throughout the year. “I continue to be amazed at the level of support that’s shown for Columbus State University,” said President Chris Markwood, who started in June. “When my wife and I were applying here, we were impressed by the partnerships that had been created, and the story that was being told about how the university is a catalyst for community development. To see that reflected in a $33 million fund-raising year is just fantastic.”
UNIVERSITY HITS HISTORICAL YEAR IN FUNDRAISING
SOME HIGHLIGHTS FOR FY 2015:
n $19.25 million toward a goal of $25 million was secured for the new College of Education and Health Professions building in downtown Columbus on CSU’s RiverPark campus at the site of the former Ledger Enquirer building.
n $5 million was secured from TSYS, $4.5 million of which will support startup cost, a professorship and scholarships for a new cybersecurity center in CSU’s Turner College of Business. The remaining $500,000 will be used for other CSU programs.
With more than $33.5 million raised through private funding, Columbus State University finished one of the most successful fiscal years of fundraising in the institution’s history.
n Significant upgrades are in store for Cougar Athletics with the recent completion of the Key Golf Studio on University Avenue ($3.5 million) and the new Burger King Stadium at Ragsdale Field, which is now open ($1.15 million). “It is very reassuring to see this kind of response from donors when we outline our needs and talk about the impact that Columbus State University already has on this state,” said Phil Tomlinson, retired CEO of TSYS and volunteer chair for CSU’s First Choice Comprehensive Campaign. “People are hearing our story and investing in our future in record numbers.” Tomlinson also noted how validating it was to see that faculty and staff giving was up again. In 2011, about 57 percent of CSU employees gave private gifts to the university. That figure was up to 69 percent this year. Another positive fundraising year is expected in FY 2016. Several important requests are being considered that will move the university closer to the ultimate campaign goal, said Markwood.
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DONOR RECOGNITION SOCIETIES
LIFETIME GIVING The President’s Society The President’s Society is comprised of a special group of benefactors whose cumulative lifetime gifts to Columbus State University exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
Columbus State relies on the generosity of private donors and recognizes supporters through various recognition societies:
TOWER SOCIETY GIVING LEVELS Cornerstone Partners............................ $50,000.00+ Gold....................................................... $25,000.00+ Silver...................................................... $10,000.00+ Bronze...................................................... $5,000.00+ Copper Circle.......................................... $1,000.00+
ENDOWED FUNDS The Shannon Society The Shannon Society recognizes individuals, foundations, and other entities who have established endowed funds for scholarships, faculty chairs, academic units, and programs or initiatives that enhance and support excellence at Columbus State University. In 1958 Columbus College opened its doors to 265 students in a building that originally housed the Shannon Hosiery Mill. The Shannon Society honors the leaders whose vision and generosity established the university and ushered in a new era for education.
PLANNED GIFTS The Legacy Society The Legacy Society is comprised of a select group of alumni and friends who have notified the University of specific provisions in their estate, retirement, or life insurance plans or have named the University as a beneficiary of a charitable trust or life income gift such as an annuity.
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PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY Aflac Estate Of Richard M. Alsobrook Daniel P. and Kathelen V. Amos ^Paul S. and Jean R. Amos Paul S. II and Courtney Amos Paul S. Amos Family Foundation Fred and Catalina Aranas Family Foundation AT&T Dr. and Mrs. Champ L. Baker, Jr. Donna Christopher Butler Ball Bo Bartlett and Betsy Eby ^Thomas B. and Doris Black Jim H. and Sis Blanchard Mrs. Lloyd G. Bowers, Jr. W.C. Bradley Company Bradley-Turner Foundation Mrs. Donald F. Broda William A. and Susan B. Brogdon David and Donna Brown Frank D. and Jo Ann Brown Tom and Susan Buck Jim and Nancy Buntin Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Burgin ^Otis B. and Eleanor Burnham James E. Butler, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Butler C.C. and Sarah T. Butler Foundation Mrs. Peter M. Candler Patty and Larry Cardin Carmike Cinemas Charter Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Cecil M. Cheves Kriss and Lisa Cloninger Coca-Cola Foundation Dr. Thomas A. Cochran, Jr. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Columbus Regional Health Columbus State University Alumni Association Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley Community Projects Foundation Community Scholarship Fund Trust, Wachovia Bank, N.A. The Concrete Company ^Lovick P. and Elizabeth T. Corn Lovick P. and Elizabeth T. Corn Foundation Country’s Barbecue Ray E. and Evelyn Crowley The Crowley Foundation Janet Wynell Davis Marleen De Bode-Olivié and Marc Olivié Earth Share of Georgia
Ellman Family Trust ExxonMobil Foundation Marion C. Feighner Fifth Generation of the Bradley-Turner Fdn. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Flournoy Mrs. Frank D. Foley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Foley III Foley Family Foundation Follett Higher Education Group Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Mr. and Mrs. D. Clyde Fountain Gardiner and Lenora Garrard Georgia Lottery Corporation Georgia Power Foundation COL (Ret.) and Mrs. Hal J. Gibson Jim and Cheryl C. Gill Goizueta Foundation Kenneth and Melinda Goldman Gail Greenblatt Mrs. Richard R. Hallock George Stanford Hamer III Leah D. Hamer Kerry and Donna Hand Mr. and Mrs. Ben H. Hardaway III Judye Harris Jean M. Hartin Dr. Elizabeth D. Heard William T., Jr. and Sara Bolin Heard Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Hecht Kenneth M. Henson, Jr. Family Helen J. Hobbs Hollis Foundation John P. and Dorothy S. Illges Foundation Norman S. and Emmy Lou P. Illges Foundation A. & M.L. Illges Memorial Foundation Trevor Immelman Caroline Lawson Ivey Memorial Foundation George W. Jeter Randy and Pat Jones Dr. Thornton F. Jordan The Jordan Foundation Jordan Kitt’s Music Kennon, Parker, Duncan & Davis James W. and Ann G. Key Kinetic Credit Union John S. and James L. Knight Foundation C. Robert and Joyce Koon The Kresge Foundation Susan C. Langford John and Kayron Laska ^ Mr. and Mrs. David G. Lewis, Jr. The Ligon Foundation Tony and Mary Jane Link Jimmy and Florence Lipham
James F. and Mary B. Loudermilk Joseph M. and Maria C. Lunsford John C. and Sarah Turner Martin MeadWestvaco Corporation Dr. Joan R. Mertens Polly C. Miller Walter Miller R. Duke Miller Family Foundation Frank and Debbie Deal Moody Marie Turner Moshell Masako and Minoru Nakai NAPM of Chattahoochee Valley Marjorie and Jerry Newman Mrs. Virginia I. Norman Elizabeth and Mike Ogie Page-Sheek Foundation Mrs. J. Daniel Palmer The Pastoral Institute Michael W. and Jayne Patrick Carl and Frances Patrick Foundation William Henry and Martha Morrow Paull Jack and JoRhee Pezold Pezold Management Associates, Inc. Elizabeth W. Purcell Educational Trust Fund Dr. and Mrs. E. Stephen Purdom Alan C. and Elizabeth Butler Ramsay ^ Mr. and Mrs. T. Samuel Rawls, Jr. William D. and Nancy C. Reaves Regions Bank Walter Alan Richards Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Richard S. Robbins John W. Rogers, Jr. Babette Rothschild Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd B. Sampson Charlotte Alexander Saunders Gerald B. and Charlotte A. Saunders Foundation Otis J. and Sandy B. Scarborough Maxine R. Schiffman Schiffman Family Foundation Dr. Mary W. Schley Marvin R. and Ruth Schuster Schuster Enterprises Schwob Family Foundation Flo Jean Sears Arthur L. and Sue M. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Smith Snyder’s-Lance Ken Spano Charitable Foundation St. Francis Hospital Standard Concrete Products SunTrust Bank, West GA Mr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Swift III George P. Swift III George P. Swift, Jr. Family Foundation
Swift-Illges Foundation Synovus F. Steve Taylor John and Pam Thayer The Virginia Cook Lee and Katie Lou Cook Meml. Schlr. Fund Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Tomlinson TSYS Mrs. Cathey S. Turner Mr. and Mrs. John T. Turner William B., Jr. and Sally Turner William B., Sr. and ^Sue T. Turner William B., Jr. and Sally Turner University System of Georgia Foundation Uptown Columbus Richard W. and Jan P. Ussery Vulcan Performance Chemicals John W., Jr. and Sally K. Walden Rankin Walden Dr. and Mrs. John I. Waldrop Wal-Mart Foundation Max and Kay Greene Watson Mr. and Mrs. Sam M. Wellborn III Wells Fargo L. Rexford and Lynn K. Whiddon Mr. William H. White Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation, Inc. Lorraine L. Williams Kate Corn Wilson Woodruff Family Foundation J. W. & Ethel I. Woodruff Foundation Woodruff Holding Company M. Troy and Gloria Woods Dr. Robert L. Wright, Jr. Ray M. and Jane R. Wright Foundation James D. and Ruth B. Yancey ^ Deceased
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$100 MILLION GOAL FOR CSU’S “FIRST CHOICE” COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN Columbus State University set a $100 million goal for its “First Choice” Comprehensive Campaign.
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he comprehensive effort is designed to raise at least $100 million to create an academic and collegiate environment to cement CSU’s status as a favored destination for top students and faculty. Goals for the campaign have evolved during the past 18 months after extensive collaboration and discussion with academic deans and their departments. While there are some building projects in the plan — most notably a new home downtown for CSU’s College of Education and Health Professions — the underlying goals of the campaign are to create a solid infrastructure within the university to attract leading faculty, fund scholarships for students, and develop academic programs and enhance existing programs to solve real-world problems, while also helping Columbus State University distinguish itself on a national scale.
More than $61 million has already been raised toward these objectives. Phil Tomlinson, chairman of the board of TSYS, has agreed to be the volunteer leader for Columbus State’s campaign. “I saw firsthand how Columbus State University helped my company, how our partnership with the university literally kept TSYS in Columbus,” Tomlinson said. I can testify as to how a successful university here is good for the community, its people and the economic vitality of this region. I’m very excited about the vision for this campaign.” Each CSU academic unit is seeking funding for student scholarships and to enhance programs and professorships. Additionally, annual giving is built into each unit’s fundraising goals to support ongoing expenses such as student travel, study abroad, faculty development, athletic equipment,
lab costs and outreach education efforts at CSU’s “I believe CSU can continue to grow Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Ceninto an institution of regional and national ter, Coca-Cola Space Science Center and Carson prominence — to truly be a ‘first choice’ for McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians. top students and faculty members,” Yancey “We have been working with the deans and said. “I saw the tremendous support we faculty members for months to develop a game had in the last campaign. That sentiment plan that takes their greatest needs and priorities still exists. With all the projects now underway and matches them up with the greatest potenand with a new president, there are many tial for funding through private donations,” said reasons to be excited about Columbus State Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs University's future.” Tom Hackett. “It’s a very One major campaign exciting time, because project already under way we’re also meeting is moving Columbus State’s “I believe CSU can continue campus needs with more College of Education and than $50 million worth of Health Professions to to grow into an institution of state-funded construction regional and national prominence — downtown Columbus, a projects on main campus.” move that will further to truly be a ‘first choice’ for Spence Sealy, interim expand the university’s top students and faculty vice president for Univerpopular RiverPark campus sity Advancement, said with an extra 1,800 stumembers. I saw the tremendous the time is right to andents, faculty and staff. support we had in the last nounce the public phase Entirely with private campaign. That sentiment still of this campaign. donations, the university’s exists. And with all the projects “We are already almost real estate foundation, two-thirds of the way toFoundation Properties, Inc., now planned or under way, and ward our goal,” Sealy said. purchased the home of the a new president coming in later “Based on the history of Ledger-Enquirer newspaper this year, there are many reasons private giving to Columjust before Christmas and to be excited about Columbus bus State University, we is working with Barnes, State University’s future.” have no doubt that we’ll Gibson & Patel Architects be successful. We have to preserve and renovate - Jimmy Yancey built a compelling story the historic part of the that we think will resbuilding, with demolition onate with our alumni, and new construction community and supporters.” planned at the corner of Broadway and West 12th He noted that CSU’s last campaign, called an Street. The project is estimated to cost up to “Investment in People,” had an original goal of $25 million. More than $18 million has been $67 million that turned into a goal of $85 million. secured so far. When the fireworks exploded in November 2005 “Obviously, finishing the fund-raising for the marking the end of that campaign, total gifts and new education building is an immediate priority,” pledges totaled just more than $100 million. Tomlinson said. “Also important is educating our Jimmy Yancey, retired chairman of the board alumni and friends that these projects — and the of Synovus Financial Corp., led the Investment in other renovations or constructions planned — People Campaign. He said he is assisting Tomlinare not just about new buildings; they are about son with the First Choice Campaign because he providing our university with learning spaces that knows how much the previous campaign accomwill allow faculty in all programs to engage stuplished for CSU and believes this campaign will dents, embrace students and educate students in build on that momentum. the best possible ways.”
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New College of Education and Health Professions building develops downtown
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eams continue to frame Columbus State University’s new College of Education and Health Professions building downtown. The $25 million project on the CSU’s RiverPark campus is slated for completion by spring 2017. The college will now sit on the corner of Broadway and West 12th St. — the same site and building that once housed Columbus’ legal organ, the Ledger-Enquirer. While preserving the original portion listed on the Historic Register, much of the remaining complex became demolished during summer 2015 to make way for new construction. Through private donations, the university’s real
estate foundation, Foundation Properties Inc., purchased the home of the newspaper. Barnes, Gibson & Patel Architects and Brasfield & Gorrie contractors have been supervising the demolition, construction and renovation process. “We are very excited with how this project is progressing,” said Tom Hackett, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “Our plans for the former Ledger-Enquirer building will mirror other projects we have done in Uptown. We’re taking great care to preserve the historic nature of the complex, while also adapting the building to our needs in a way that will complement the special look and feel of that area.”
SHANNON SOCIETY
Columbus Artists’ Guild Columbus Junior Womans Club Fine Arts Endowment Columbus State University Alumni Association Columbus Water Works Community Scholarship Fund Trust, Wachovia Bank, N.A. Cougar Village, LLC Ray E. and Evelyn Crowley Raymond Robert Culpepper William Culpepper III James C. Davis, Jr. Janet W. Davis Gary and Claire Derr Dr. Frances M. Duncan Mrs. Charles Eason Shirley P. Fatum Vicki Jiles Flanagan Frank D. III and Libba Foley Mildred Miller Fort Foundation D. Clyde and Mellie Fountain Lenora Jordan Garrard
Aflac Altrusa International of Columbus Daniel P. and Kathelen V. Amos ^Paul S. and Jean R. Amos John and Elena Amos Foundation, Inc. Earl G. and Jane K. Bagley Dr. and Mrs. Champ L. Baker Willis M. and Donna C. Butler Ball Andy and Pat Barnett Mrs. Lloyd G. Bowers, Jr. Bradley-Turner Foundation David M. and Donna Turner Brown James E. Butler, Jr. Stephen T. and Kent Butler ^ William C. and Barbara J. Carter CB&T Cecil M. and Bettye Amos Cheves Charles and Bunky Clark Thomas A. Cochran, Jr.
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LEGACY SOCIETY
The Georgia Lung Association Health Science Schlr. Endw. Goizueta Foundation Kenneth L. and Melinda Goldman Gail B. Greenblatt Dr. Daniel Gullo Mrs. Richard R. Hallock The Richard R. Hallock Foundation George S. Hamer III Leah D. Hamer Kerry W. and Donna S. Hand J. Anderson Harp Judye S. and ^Morton A. Harris Pete and Angela S. Hart Mrs. Elizabeth S. Haywood Louis A. Hazouri William T., Jr. and Sara Bolin Heard Kenneth M. Henson, Jr. Family Deborah L. Hirschfelder Hollis Foundation Edgar and Anne Foley Hughston John P. and Dorothy S. Illges Foundation Norman S. and Emmy Lou P. Illges Foundation A. & M.L. Illges Memorial Foundation Caroline Lawson Ivey Memorial Foundation The Jordan Foundation Junior League of Columbus, GA., Inc. James W. and Ann G. Key Mrs. J. Inman Kidd Susan C. Langford David L. Lapides Jo Ellen Lapides Tony and Mary Jane Link Doris J. Locklear James F. and Mary B. Loudermilk John C. and Sarah Turner Martin MEA Federal Credit Union The MeadWestvaco Foundation Dr. Joan R. Mertens Marie Turner Moshell Muscogee County Medical Society Masako and Minoru Nakai NAPM of Chattahoochee Valley Mrs. Nancy H. Palmer Charles D. Pattillo William Henry and Martha Morrow Paull Jack and JoRhee Pezold John D. Purcell Alan C. and Elizabeth Butler Ramsay Kim Eason Rozycki
J. Rick Alexander W. Mizell and Julie S. Alexander Mae E. Allen, Ph.D., MT(ASCP) Champ Jr. and Sue Anne Baker Peggy H. Batastini Robin Batastini Richard L. Baxter Doris Black Mary V. Blackmon Sis and Jim Blanchard Dr. Barbara A. Brinson Frank and Jo Ann Brown Thomas B. III and Susan U. Buck Gene and Sharon Bunn Jim and Nancy Buntin Wade M. and Dotty Burford Eleanor Burnham Dorothy Jean Bush Kent and Steve Butler Irene S. Champion Elizabeth T. Corn Ray and Evelyn Crowley Martha King Cunningham Janet Wynell Davis Jon C. and Lindi Dodds Dr. Frances M. Duncan Kenneth E. and Shari Evans Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Farmer James and Dannell Fogal D. Clyde and Mellie Fountain Gardiner and Nora Garrard
Hal and Marie Gibson Joseph Golden Gail B. Greenblatt Mrs. Richard R. Hallock Isla and Flournoy Hamburger Leah D. Hamer Mr. and Mrs. Kerry W. Hand Judye Harris Dr. Thomas and Sarah Harrison Jean M. Hartin Dr. Elizabeth D. Heard JoAnne J. and Robert G. Hecht Lionel Lee Hector Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Henson, Jr. Joyce Hickson Mark G. and Deborah Holladay William T. Howard George and Jo Jeter W. Randall and Patricia Jones Charlyn and ^ Allen Kerr Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Key III James W. and Ann G. Key Nelson and Martha Kittle Joyce and Bob Koon Diane E. LaFontaine Jo Ellen Lapides John and Kayron Laska Tony and Mary Jane Link Mr. and Mrs. James B. Lipham Mr. and Mrs. Randall K. Lunsford Lynda M. Marlowe Tim and Lauren Mescon Polly Corn Miller
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Tim Money Jaynie L. Nesmith Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Norris, Jr. H. Lynn Page Dan and Teri Parker Michael W. and Jayne Patrick Mrs. T. Samuel Rawls, Jr. Bill and Nancy Reaves Mrs. Benno Rothschild Charlotte Alexander Saunders Linda and Mike Sawyer Otis and Sandy Scarborough Marvin and Ruth Schuster Spencer and Susan Sealy Calvin Smyre Henry and Jeanne Swift Mat and Mary Lou Swift Patty Kimbrough Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Tomlinson William B., Sr. and ^Sue T. Turner William B. Turner, Jr. Rick and Jan Ussery Mr. and Mrs. Wright Brown Waddell Sherry F. Wade Lamar and Dorenda Weaver L. Rexford and Lynn K. Whiddon R.W. Wood, Jr. M. Troy and Gloria Woods James D. and Ruth B. Yancey
TSYS GIVES $5 MILLION TO COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY
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In January, CSU was selected for a consortium of seven University System of Georgia (USG) institutions to develop the USG’s capabilities in IT and cyber security as well as significantly increase the number of IT and cyber security industry qualified graduates coming from USG institutions. USG Chancellor Hank Huckaby stated in his memo for creating the consortium, “The U.S. Army Cyber Command, the U.S. National Security Agency, the financial transaction processing industry, and the health informatics and healthcare information technology industries play a huge and exponentially growing role in Georgia’s knowledge economy. The number of graduates in the information technology and cyber security programs of our combined institutions is not currently capable of meeting the existing and projected workforce demands of these industries in Georgia.” “We are deeply appreciative that TSYS has joined CSU in this partnership and believe that together we can help provide real world solutions to this pressing problem and be a true innovator in the field,” said Tom Hackett, provost and vice president for academic affairs at CSU. “These agreements and these gifts are a testament to the strength of TSYS’ commitment to CSU and its students,” said CSU President Chris Markwood. “It was such strength of community that first attracted me and my family to Columbus State University.” “The gift is a significant contribution to support the academic and scholarship initiatives of the $100 million CSU First Choice Campaign and takes gifts and commitments to date to more than $65 million,” said Spence Sealy, interim vice president for University Advancement. “This is the largest gift ever donated to CSU’s Turner College of Business.” CSU First Choice Campaign donations will enable Columbus State University to continue to attract and retain first choice students and faculty, construct world-class facilities and endow the university with the means to enhance academic and athletic programs.
olumbus, Ga.-based TSYS, a leading global payments provider, and Columbus State University have entered into a unique partnership to develop a new, innovative program within the CSU computer science department specifically designed to prepare students for careers in cybersecurity both in Georgia and throughout the nation. Lack of qualified cyber security practitioners has been highlighted as a major challenge facing both industry and government. Through this partnership, TSYS has contributed $2.5 million to establish the TSYS Cybersecurity Center for Financial Services to be housed in the Turner College of Business’ TSYS School of Computer Science. The TSYS Cybersecurity Center for Financial Services Endowment will supplement salaries to attract nationally recognized faculty, fund new research assistantships and student scholarships, support faculty and student travel, and finance special projects and initiatives. An additional $2 million will be used to establish the TSYS Endowment for Excellence in the Turner College to support excellence in the academic programs offered by the TSYS School of Computer Science with specific emphasis on mainframe computing, information technology and information systems. The remaining $500,000 of the TSYS gift, a total of $5 million, will be used for other CSU programs. “TSYS has been proud to partner with CSU through the years in a variety of valuable initiatives, including the naming of the TSYS School of Computer Science in 2002,” said CSU alumnus M. Troy Woods (B.B.A. ’79), chairman, president and chief executive officer of TSYS. “The establishment of the Cybersecurity Center as well as the Endowment for Excellence represent the next step in TSYS’ partnership with CSU, and we look forward to seeing the fruit of this important investment in our community, our company and the financial services industry.”
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The Tower Society recognizes those supporters who faithfully make annual gifts at the minimum leadership level of $1,000.
HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
Cornerstone Partners ($50,000.00)
Aflac AT&T W.C. Bradley Company Steve and Kent Butler Columbus Regional Health Betty Corn Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Mrs. Richard R. Hallock Judye Harris Norman S. and Emmy Lou P. Illges Foundation Caroline Lawson Ivey Memorial Foundation Billy and Ann Key Tony and Mary Jane Link MeadWestvaco Corporation Jack and JoRhee Pezold Betsy and Al Ramsay Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sampson Gerald B. and Charlotte A. Saunders Foundation Otis and Sandy Scarborough Todd and Allison Schuster Joyce and Henry Schwob St. Francis Hospital Synovus Phil and Anita Tomlinson TSYS Bill Turner Brad and Sally Turner University System of Georgia Foundation Rick and Jan Ussery J. W. & Ethel I. Woodruff Foundation Jimmy and Ruth Yancey
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($25,000.00+) Cecil and Bettye Cheves Jack and Shirley Fatum Google Leah Hamer Doc McBarron and Duke Liberatore Ann Parham Maxine Schiffman Mary W. Schley Valley Hospitality Hotel & Food Services
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($10,000.00+) Anonymous Champ and Sue Anne Baker Bo Bartlett and Betsy Eby Jim and Sis Blanchard Kay Broda Clinical Neurodiagnostics LLC Clyde and Mellie Fountain Nora and Gardiner Garrard Georgia Power Foundation Gail Greenblatt George Hamer Jean M. Hartin George and Jo Jeter Ledger-Enquirer Newspaper in Education Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan L. Liss John and Sallie Martin Polly Miller Frank and Debbie Moody Marc Olivié and Marleen De Bode-Olivié Pratt & Whitney/United Tech. Richard and Pam Smith Clifford and Bobsie Swift Swift-Illges Foundation Katherine and Wright Waddell Bill and Lane Woolfolk
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($5,000.00+) Paul and Courtney Amos Catalina Aranas Rennie and Cathy Bickerstaff Bill and Susan Brogdon Jimmy and Anne Marie Brooks Tom and Susan Buck Nancy and Jim Buntin Wade and Dotty Burford Al and Ruth Caproni Valerie Caproni Columbus Sports Council, Inc. Ray and Evelyn Crowley Janet Wynell Davis Bitsy and John Dedwylder Soloman and Una Ellman Carlie Frederick Joseph Golden Ken and Melinda Goldman Jim and Charlotte Gunby Tom and Mary Jane Hackett David Hart JoAnne and Bobby Hecht May B. and Howell Hollis J. T. M. Corp. Kennon, Parker, Duncan & Davis Bob and Joyce Koon
Harry and Natalie Kruger Betsy Leebern Don Leebern Craig Lloyd Joseph and Cecilia Lunsford Susie and Charlie Maxwell Marie Moshell Jerry and Marjorie Newman Ginna Norman Elizabeth and Mike Ogie Lamar and Ruth Ann Powers Jacquie Rawls Dick and Helen Robbins Alex Saunders Franklin Star Jack and Anne Wright Becky and Sid Yarbrough
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($1,000.00+) Judy Adams Mae Allen Gary and Kathy Allen Al and Brigitte Alvarez Shelby and Wanda Amos Don and Diane Andrae Mari lou Aranas ArtBeat Fund Betty Auten Hal and Gina Averett Bantwal Baliga Banner Buildings of Columbus, LLC Peggy and Charles Batastini Richard and Tammy Baxter Tammy Beck Leon and Marsha Belk Morton and Ila Berenson Frank and Becky Bickerstaff Reynolds and SaSa Bickerstaff Janice and Jimmy Biggers Bill and Faith Birkhead Whit and Gerry Blackmon Mary and Bo Bradley Philip and Lorraine Brewer William and Helen Brooks Ralph and Dorothy Bryant Bill and Helen Burgin Max and Ann Burr Roger and Donna Buterbaugh Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Cardin Barbara Carlton Russ and Patti Carreker B.J. Carter David Cartledge Irene Champion Chattahoochee Vallley Chapter AITP Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Cockroach Theatre Company
Columbus Artists’ Guild Columbus Metropolitan Airport Dr. George R. Corradino John Crawford Creek Stand Partners, LP Crystal Valley Self Storage Robbie Culpepper Sue Dalelio Mike and Michelle Daniels Tommy and Betty Davis Beverly Mack Davis Greg and Cheryl Davis Becky and Ron Davis Allen and Gretchen Denham Enterprise Holdings Foundation Thad and Allison Estes Jo Farris Joel and Suzanne Fine Joyce and Herbert Fingerhut First Baptist Church John and Jennifer Fisher Sally Foley Finn Fountain Andy and Dana Freeman Friends of Santa Fe Larry Galbraith Bob and Marlene Garnett Cindy and Spencer Garrard Jim and Sally Q. Gates Abraham and Mary George Jim and Cheryl Gill Jerry and Dale Goldsmith The Grainger Foundation Michael and Corie Greenblatt Roger Greenwald Deirdre Greer Susan Gristina Linda and Isaac Hadley Kerry and Donna Hand
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Ben and Sarah Hardaway Judy Harding John and Sis Hargrove Dottie and Skip Harnish Andy and Jane Harp Scott and Laura Harris Chuck and Jane Hecht Tom and Laura Helton Ken and Chris Henson Debbie and Kent Hirschfelder Helen and Comer Hobbs Holbrook Service Co., Inc. Paul Holmer-Monte Hilde Holmes John and Ashley Holt Mark and Rashmi Hudson Lula and Charles Huff Bill and Maudie Huff Edgar and Anne Hughston Kurt and Debby Jacobson A.J. and Stacey Jain Stella Jambon David and Katherine Johnson Ralph Jones Mr. & Mrs. Don Jones Richard and Jennifer Joyner Aki and Etsuko Kan Billy Kendall Kelsey and Barbara Kennon Erwin and Jack Key Jack and Libbie Key Billy and Collins Kilgore Betty Lindsay King Ed and Beverly Kinner Nelson and Martha Kittle Kohler Foundation, Inc. Frank and Annette Kuyan David and Dianna Lapides Kayron and John Laska
Sheri and Jack Lawler Danny and Johnnie Leedy Mary and Paul Lindquist Jacki Lowe Frank and Tamie Lumpkin Dom and Genie Manio Jimbo and Debbie Martin Kimberly and John McElveen Jimmy and Kitty McKinstry Alan and Denise Medders Mediacom Communications Corporation Richard and Iva Lou Merritt Tim and Lauren Mescon Michael and Cindy Miller Tim and Mariana Money Mary Alice Montgomery Christina Moore Nancy M. Moore Rob and Lauren Murray Judy Nail National Center for Women & Information Technology Warner and Lisa Neal Lev and Jean Norman Edwin and Pam Page John and Margaret Page Nancy Palmer Linda and Bob Patton Donnie and Judy Peek Lynne and John Phillips Mary Pierson Theo and Nancy Pinkston
Platinum Company Multimedia, LLC The Presser Foundation Stuart and David Rayfield Todd Reeser Mike and Geri Regnier Linda Reynolds Harry and Sunday Rice Mrs. Charlie Frank Riley Dan and Cindy Ross Alan and Jewett Rothschild Babette Rothschild Barbara Rothschild Carole Rutland and Bob Offer Dicky and Kay Saunders Carlton and Carol Savory Claude and Molly Scarbrough Joan Scott Marion Scott Tom Scott Spence and Susan Sealy Flo Jean Sears Joey and Sarah Secoy Gina and Charlie Sheeks John and Linda Shinkle Pam and Greg Siddall John and Angela Sims Murray and Celia Solomon George and Susan Stanton Rose Steiner Dick and Claudia Stephenson John and Susan Stewart Tommy and Karen Stewart
JoAnna and Tommy Stewart Glenn and Laura Stokes Hazel Sweger Laura Tate-Smith and Robert Smith Patty Kimbrough Taylor Cindy and Kirk Ticknor Tom and Jackie Titus Mike and Lori Trofinoff Ruby and John Tucker Jack and Ashley Turner John and Amandah Turner Rick Turner Clark and Lori Turner Teddie and Mike Ussery Alex Vann Jose’ and Joanna Villavicencio Sherry and Tom Wade Mr. and Mrs. John Walden Bruce and Susan Walker Janice Watson Rex and Lynn Whiddon Otis and Jo White Joe and Kathleen Whitley Chip and Susan Whitley Rebecca Wiggins Susan Wiggins Jack and Pat Wilensky Worth Williams Tommy and Cindy Williams Ann Williamson Kate and Ronnie Wilson Ron and Susan Wirt Kay and Mickey Witt Witt, Callier and Prestley, CPA’s, LLP Chris Woodruff Faye B. Woodruff George and Laura Woodruff WRBL-TV Dennis and Lauren Young Chris and Joe Zanga
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Acousti of Columbus, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey G. Adams Srinivasan Adayapalam Agnes Albright Richard and Cheryl Andrae Arch and Cordy Arnold American Chemical Society Auburn Section Chris and Jennifer Baker Walt Chambers and Julie Ballenger Dr. Anil C. and Ameeta Banerjee Leo and Kay Berard Doris Black Charlotte Ann L. Bland Benjamin Bone Kevin B. Boykin
Jack Brennan Bruce Tile Company Dr. Alice Budge and Mr. John Greenman R. Andrew and Jan G. Burcham Dr. Fonda L. Carter Rebecca A. Champion Balbir and Rajinder Chhokar Karen S. and James D. Clark Carolyn Cole Country Inn and Suites Creative Marketing Management, LLC Jim and Susan Culpepper Martha K. Cunningham Launa DesPortes Tom and Susan Dolan Ted Donley Larry and Donna Dooley Rick and Cheryl Edwards Salvatore Farina Marion C. Feighner Andy and Janet Fielding Mark and Veronique Flynn Ga Society of Ophthalmolgy Foundation Mike and Sarah Gardner Georgia Power Company Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants, Inc. Gary S. and Danna M. Gibson Golden Corral Golden’s Foundry & Machine Co. Jim Gore and Susan Nichols Rod and Linda Gray Myron S. Greentree Trust Amy Griffiths Jong W. Ha Angela S. Hart Ed and Lana Helton Gerald Hickson Milton and Elsa Hirsch Joan Mize Holder Walter L. and Georgenia B. Holliday Lorette M. Hoover Paul and Elizabeth Hostetter Markus Weidler and Mariko Izumi Floyd Jackson William and Linda Jackson Corinne B. Jarrell Jewish Federation of Columbus Christopher P. Jones Milton and Jeanette Jones Mr. C. Dexter Jordan, Jr. Jordan Kitt’s Music Thornton and Sue Jordan Janet G. and Robert Duane Kemp Char Kerr Kinetic Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Seth L. Knight III K.C. Knoke Alex and Julia Anna Kobrin
Dr. A. J. Kravtin H. Owen Lee, Jr. John C. Lester Howard and Margaret Ligon Jimmy and Florence Lipham Mark and Julie Littleton Julio and Zaire Llanos Eric and Mona Maddox George and Gigi McCluskey Dr. and Mrs. Leland C. McCluskey, Sr. Kathryn McCray McKee & Associates Jason McNeal Fred and Freddie Meine William and Vandy Middleton Christopher and Wendy Miller Mr. and Mrs. Larry H. Mize Paul Moore Tom and Dorinda Morpeth Naartjie Multimedia NDIA - Georgia Chapter Gary and Sandra Nearhoof Kenneth Nelms and Tamara Edwards NetPlanner System, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Norris, Jr. Richard and Leah Norris Eileen J. O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Olson Eddie Owens Paint & Wallcovering, Inc. George Panos Patagonia Hunter Peak John and Sandra Pearman Mr. and Mrs. Jack J. Pease III Frank L. and Kim Price Charles F. and Beverly W. Ragsdale Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Register Dr. Ellen Roberts Chandler Rohwedder Dennis Rome Victor Salazar Dr. J. Aaron Sanders, Ph.D. Beverly Schiltz Mark Schmidt Sergiu and Diana Schwartz
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Kimberly M. Scott Bill Scrantom Agnes Shelton Phil and Jamie Smith Southern Heritage Landscaping, Inc. Regina Stewart Mike and Gena Stone Ethelynn Stuckey Synovus Trust Company, NA, Foundation and Endowment Services Judy W. Thomas Triple Play Orthopedics, Inc. Billy and Judee Turner Jay and Stacy Underwood Mr. and Mrs. George E. Wade III Lamar and Dorenda Weaver Cecil and Terry Whitaker Mr. and Mrs. James F. White Chris and June Wiggins Torrey and Laura Wiley Jim and Sally Winchester Walter & Candy Wojdakowski Laurie Wolfe Larry V. and Cynthia G. Woodruff David E. and Catherine Woolbright Wright Engineering, LLC WTVM Channel 9 Bill and Vicki Yoe Mrs. Joseph P. Zollo
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(up to $499) 100 Black Men of Columbus, Inc. A & J Enterprises Newton and Phyllis Aaron Erin Abell Alicia Abosede Alex P. Acton Jacqueline E. Adamczyk Amanda N. Adams Bennett and Patricia Adams David and Laura Adams Greg Adams Kathryn Adams Kurtis P. Adams Paula M. Adams Virginia H. Adams Arthur Adkins Charlie Aiken Scott S. Akers Mark Akridge Alexander Contracting Co., Inc. Merett Alexander Potiphar Alexander Viola Alexander Greg and Winoma J. Alexander Valerie Alexander-Spicer Linda Alford
Alesia Allen Betty J. Allen Charles and Mitzi Allen Mariah Allen Genny Altman Gwendolyn H. Amick John H. Anderson Karen S. and Chuck Anderson Matthew C. and Stacy Andrade Richard F. and Margaret F. Andrews Courtney Blayke Anerin Kamlesh Ansingkar Frenny T. Antony Martha J. Arrington Art’s Music Shop, Inc. Don and Carolyn Asbell Dr. Julia V. Ashley Ann K. Assad Daniel W. Atkins Donna and George Atkins Autism Hope Center, Inc. Automated Profit Sharing Carol Avery Betty Aycock Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Bailey Roxie Bailey Jonathan E. and Carol Bain Carolyn Baker Robert R. Baker Bruce E. Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. James R. Ballengee Carolyn M. Barker Dan Barker Kristin A. and John S. Barker Scott and Michelle Barker Sharon K. Barkman Thomas Barksdale James C. and Margo Barlow Andy and Pat Barnett Liz and Lindsay Barton Sherry Baskin
David and Karen Batson Michael Bauer Butch and Virginia Beach Rod and Jo Ann Beck Mark Jarzewiak and Becky Becker Robert and Marion Behar Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bennethum Dawn Benson Thomas N. Bernard, M.D. Carter and Susan Berry Mousumi Bhandary Kathryn Brown Bickerstaff Margie Bickerstaff Carmel and Vanessa Biggers Jim Biles Elaine Susan Binns Mrs. Allen D. Binns Barbara Black Ms. LaJuene A. Black Sylvia M. Black Benjamin and Alyson Blair Lisa G. Blair John H. and Ann Blalock Gregory A. and Evelyn L. Blalock William D. Block Sonya A. Boadu Thomas J. Bobek Nathan Bohn Glenn Bone Tommy and Nancy Boone M. Diane Boss Carol Boswell Susan B. Boushka Brian and Jean Bouts Michael and Patricia Boutton Orlene K. Bovaird Royce Bowers Mr. and Mrs. Bucky Bowles Irma Bowling Minnie R. Bradley Chuck and Carol Bradshaw
David A. Bramlett, Jr. Randall D. Bramlett Jon J. Brannan Sherida C. Brannan John M. Brannon Derek G. Brantley Leah and Mike Braxton W. Brad and Kristine Braxton J.C. and Madge Bray John and Rebecca Bray Julie A. Bray Tracie Bray Vickie Breland James Brennan Timothy J. Bridges Lane and Anna Brooks Edgar and LaQuita Brooks Peggy C. and Marvin Brooks Joseph C. Bross Anne V. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Brown Bridget Brown C. Bronwin Brown Collins H. Brown Deirdre L. and Anthony Brown Drs. Frank and Jo Ann Brown Holly B. and John M. Brown Jennifer L. Brown Kamika S. Brown Melvin Brown Misty Brown Roy Brown Sindi K. Brown Walter Little Brown Larry & Marie Bruner Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Bryan William Bryan Duane Bryant Mary Bryant Michael Bryant Richard Bryant Randolph and Kellie Buck Essie W. Buckner Shannan N. Buckner Dr. Deborah H. Budge Sommer D. Bundy Richard Burgess Whitni Burnes Jennifer J. Burrus Taylor and Grace Burton-Edwards Craig C. Burts Donald M. Bush James and Marguerite Bussey Gary and Tina Butcher Russell and Carolyn Byrd Philip and Lois Cain Ronnie and Carolyn Caldwell Brittany Calhoun Dennis and Helen Calhoun
Allene Callahan Teri Callahan Robbie and Gene Cameron Diane Campanale Carol A. and Michael Campfield Kat Cannella Phillip F. Cannella, Jr. Adam T. Cannon Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Carbaugh Colby and Laura Cardin Faye W. Carles Doris M. Carr Jill and Wesley Carroll Donna Carter Mrs. Jackie B. Carter Kenneth H. Carter, Jr. Donald and Pam Carter Tolisa Carter Mr. and Mrs. John D. Cartledge Carmen and Mike Casey George and Carol Casion Randall J. Casleton Cary W. Castellaw Dr. William F. Catrett Monica L. Cavender Joanne S. Cavis Nathaniel Ceasar Ron G. and Harriet H. Chambers Joyce Chambers Elaine W. Chambless Shawn A. Champion Carol Channell Ashley S. Chaplin Mr. and Mrs. James H. Chappel Patty Bass Chappel Rani Chebrolu Cheer & Dance Atlanta, Inc. Barbara Chesler Neal Chesser Dr. and Mrs. Joshua Chestnutt Carmela Chiapperta Chick-fil-A at Macon Road FSU Chandrashekhara S. Chikkakalbalu Peter Chomyn Colleen Chorak Molly Claassen Ameena E. Clark Cathy C. and Kennith Clark Lisa Clark Phillip and Karen Clark Tuan Minh and Kim Clay Valerie L. Cleghorn Bradford C. and Ashley Clements Steve and Helen Clements Charles P. Clippinger Kriss and Lisa Cloninger Kriss and Lisa Cloninger Stephen and Ruby Coakley Jennifer E. Cobb
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cohn Brooke A. Cole Earl Coleman James E. Coleman Mac and Julie Collins Marilyn Collins Michael H. and Jenn Colman Louis Colonna Eric F. Colson Columbus Chamber of Commerce Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau Columbus Regional Tennis Association Columbus State U. Athletic Fund Commercial Lawn Service Cynthia Conner Teresa T. Conner Ashley Cook Cynthia E. Cook Dr. J. Alyce Cook Mr. and Mrs. David Cooper Sarah Cooper Margaret O. Corcoran Brenda F. Cordell Brian T. Cornett Wendy Cornett John Charles and Terri Cosby Brooke Costner Rachel M. Cotney Mary L. Covington Bainbridge and Karen Cowell Carole and Charles Cox Elizabeth C. Cox and Elton Y. Evans Janet S. Crane
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Mandy J. Cranney Randall and Sandra Craven Rick Cravens Mildred Crawford Sarah M. Crawford Creative Fence Designs Jim and Sheryl Creek Marcus and Darlene Crittenden William and Annette Cross Gayle Crouch John C. Crowe Dr. and Mrs. Shawn T. Cruzen Kim T. Cullefer J. Paul and Sherri Culp Joe L. Culver Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce D. Fittipaldi Landscaping Stephanie P. da Silva Christine Daley Diane Dana Rose and Zach Danek Brian and Judy Daniel Pedro L. Danois Tiffany W. Danois Kizzy M. Dennard Vickie D. Davenport Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. David, Jr. John and Joeline Davidson Adrienne D. Davis Amy Davis Betty Davis Joseph and Betty Davis
Ernest Davis Geri Davis Thomas J. Davis Thomas L. Davis Mr. and Mrs. William Dawahare Shari V. Dawson Luke Ledger and Elaine De Rama-Ledger Mr. and Mrs. Glen H. Dean Butch Deaton Joel and Michelle DeBruyn Dell, Inc. Andrew Delpeshce Karen Demangone Melissa Dempsey Dr. Baiqiao Deng Bill Dennis Mike and Talley Dentzau Joan H. Derhammer Nitin Desai Timothy L. DeWard Nicholas A. Dick David M. Diehl William E. Dillard, Jr. Timothy and Brynn Dillon Catherine E. Dinkins Todd and Sherrie Dirkman Mr. and Mrs. Owen T. Ditchfield Lisa Dittman Robert and Patricia Diveley Anna Dodd Fredrick J. Dodelin Jeffrey Dolnick
Sharon Bittorie Dooley Alice Gentry Douglas David Douglas Elizabeth Douglas Richard and Sarah Draut John and Dolores Drew Rus and Kim Drew Rosie M. Duckworth James and Carmen Dudley Liz Dukes Beth and Barry Dunn Andy and Twila Durden Patricia Crenshaw Dutchie Dr. Pat Duttera Frederick and Jean Dyer Jean Eason Nicholas W. Easton Marvin Eby Dana Eckart Julie J. Edenfield Kennis and Amy Edge Dr. Michael H. Edmondson Eillene T. Edwards Jack and Nan Edwards Bill Edwards Daniel Ellis Dale & Jan Ellis William J. Ellis Jerry and Nina Elmore Richard and Sally Entlich Helen Ervin Estwick-Hayes Family
Jimmy R. Evans Rubytean Evans Steven Brett Evans Zane Everitt Ruth H. Evert Emma A. Ezekiel Richard and Evet Ezell Matt Fagioli Pamela B. and Gregory Fair Carmen Falcon Sabella H. Falls Kasey Farina Alyssa B. Farmer Michael and Diann Farmer Tim Farris Sam L., Jr. and Charlene Faulkner Spencer Faurot Clifton and Nancy Fay Frank and Pam Feagle Cynthia Fears Eileen W. Feather Shirley H. Feggins Mr. and Mrs. James W. Feighner, Jr. Carolanne Fennell Neal Fenter Dorothy Ferguson Mr. Joshua Fields and Mrs. Tiffany Floyd Jo Fike James and Carol Fischer Travis Fite Christine Flakes Hillary Fleenor Tarika Fleming The Florida United Methodist Foundation, Inc. Paul Sanders and Fran Fluker William Anderson Foley Donald Ford Roberta Chodacki Ford Kurt Forsthoefel Larry and Glenda Forsyth Ramona R. Forte Tamlin B. Fortner Fourth Street Baptist Church J. William Fowlkes Adam Fox Megan Frame Mark C. and Bonnie R. Franco Bobby and Elizabeth Frander M. Jane Frazer Dianne and Mathel Fredrick Gary L. Freeman Veronica Freeman Nancy J. French Timothy French Cathy and Fred Fussell Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gafford Kimberly Garcia Richard E. Gardiner
Betty J. Garrett Patricia L. Garrett Pat Gates Zewdu Gebeyehu Mr. and Mrs. James A. Geeslin III Skye Geeslin William Trent George Georgia Baptist Foundation Cissy Carles Giglio Jarrell and April Gilbert Paula Gilbert Dr. Kimberly Gill Adam Gillette Clinton E. Gilmore Dan and Sara Ginter Harding B., Jr. and Carole A. Givens Patricia A. Glaser Johnny Glaze James Glenn Thomas and Brenda Glueck Debbie Gober Shannon N. Godlove Jack and Jane Goldfrank Jessica Gonzalez-Armstrong Douglas and Mary Ellie Goodall Jim Goodroe Leo and Susan Goodsell Frederick D. Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Gordon Veronica Gordon Robert Gordy Yolanda S. Gossett George and Maureen Gottfried Matt and Emily Graham Garry and Elizabeth Graham Marie Grandison Robbin M. and Gregory Grantham Steven F. Graver C. Kenneth Gray Don and Catherine Green David Green Gregory A. and Mary Kay Green Julie Greenhaw Edward and Deborah Greer Elizabeth G. Greer Mary L. Grice Mr. and Gary L. Griffin Kathryn M. Griffin Laura Beth Griffin Jim and Johanna Griffis Brett Griffith Shameka L. Grimes Mr. and Mrs. Willis M. Grimm Rebecca W. Grose Beverly C. Gross Molly Gross Timothy E. and Pamela D. Grysztar Gary and Barbara Gullett Huberta S. Gunn
Kenyon and Monique Gunnels Christopher Gyening Kelly Halcomb David Hall CDR Mary T. Hall (Ret.) Steve and Mary Hall Mrs. Vickie Hall Yulandra and Andre Hall Ken Hamill Colleen Hammond Judy and Tom Hanley David E. Hanna Caroline Hannaman Betty Hannon Dr. Kristen Hansen Felix Harcourt Kevin and Mary Harcourt Jane Harden Wendy Harding Tamara L. Hardnett James Hardymon Veena Harish Cherry Harman Julian E. Harper Kevin and Toni Harrington Alvin Harris Byron Harris Dolores J. and Jack D. Harris Roy J. Harris III Nikita Y. Harris Sandra W. Harris Tony Harris Adam C. and Lindsay B. Harrison Gary and Adrienne Hart Dawn Hart
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H.M. Hassani Mr. and Mrs. J. Madden Hatcher III Madden and Sally Hatcher Roger Hatcher Ray C. Hatter Werdell Hawk Amanda B. and David E. Hawkins David and Marguerite Hay David N. Hayes Gary W. Hayes Kristi M. and Jeff Hayes Mark and Laing Hayes Lionel, Jr. and Chinitta Haynes Willie and Deborah Headley Bill and Sara Heard Aaron Helms Paul and Elaine Helms Markus Helms Dr. and Mrs. Mike A. Helms Lamar and Carolyn Hemmings Harlan & Mary Beth Hendricks David & Debbie Hendrix Dennis and Carol Hendrix Casey J. Hergett Kirk C. Heriot 1 Lt. Michael Hermes Christina Hester Robert and Cindy Hicks Steve and Maridonna Hicks James L. Hilderbrand Cynthia K. and Brad Hill Johnny Hill Ms. Peggy Ann Hill Tiffany Hill Shirley G. Hinckley Leonard W., Jr. and Peggy J. Hindsman Kathy Hines Cassandra Hippolyte Johnny C. Ho Tan C. Hoang Ryan Hobbs Mrs. Miranda Richards Hodge Peter and Kim Hoffman Dr. Patrick Hogan Terry S. Holland Karen Holley Angela H. and Tim Hollis Virgil H. Hollis Holman Floor Company Mary G. Holmes Robbie Holt Heather Horn Sarah Horton Melissa S. House David W. Houston Gene and Alice Howard Barbara Howard Timothy G. Howard Dr. Susan Hrach
Cora Hudgins Mary W. Hudson Monica C. Hudson Sandra Hudson Barbara Huff Carol Huffman Jordan Hughes Kathleen S. Hughes Lula C. Huling Human Performance and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc. Carol C. Humes Vernon F. and Brenda Humphrey Raymond and Linda Hunter Hyatt Place Emmanuel Ighodaro Iron Bank Coffee Company Dr. Teresa S. & James M. Irvin Orion Wertz and Hannah Israel Brenda and Richard Ito Brenda Ivey Emma Jo Ivey J. Hamilton Vason, Jr. DDS, PC Andre R. Jackson Arnold and Laura Jackson Mrs. Betty Jackson Patrick E. Jackson Stephanie L. Jackson Theresa Jackson Brenda Jakes Zoran Jakovcic and Wendy Warner Carol James Sylvia James Janet T. Jamieson Laura Jefferson Jerry A. Jenkins Tamara D. Jenkins Wendi D. Jenkins
Jong Yoon and Kyongseon Jeon Douglas S. Jewett Angela Johnson Beverly A. Johnson David and Lori Johnson John H. Johnson, Jr. Michael D. Johnson Michael K. Johnson Michael Johnson Nancy C. Johnson Patricia A. and Leroy Johnson Patricia Johnson Veronica Johnson Shirley & Bill Johnson Jim and Allena Sperry Barbara J. Johnston Ozie Annette H. Johnston Beth Joiner Brandon Joiner Christine Jones Dave and Debbie Jones Gail L. Jones Rick and Kay Jones Kenneth W. Jones Laurie S. Jones Linda T. Jones Michelle E. Jones Bobby and Simone Jones Stanley and Sierra Jones Wanda Jones Bill J. Jones and Susan R. Boes Corrina M. Jordan Laveda I. Joseph Sungwoo Jung James and Diane Kalivoda Michael Kaman Jonelle E. Karasow Deb Keegan
Stephanie M. Keen Larry and Rhonda Kees Richelle Keilholz Douglas Keith Britney N. Kelley Lindsay Kelley Shelby L. Kellin Hugh and Charlotte Kennedy Jeff and LeAnne Kennedy Krystal Kennel Jean and Gerald Kent Janet Kent Chris Keough Shamim Khan Suhail and Marga Khouri Mrs. Reuben B. Kimbrough Karen B. Kinard Walter D. Kinard Tom and Anne King J. Thomas, Jr. and Marie D. King Ms. Meredith L. King Raymond R. and Jennifer A. King Rene King Sunshine King Taylor A. King Brooke Kinney Carl, Jr. and Vickie C. Kirkland Carl T. Kirkland, Sr. David and Rebecca Klash Dr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Klein Judy Klinger Brenda J. and Dale Knapp Jordan and Ashley Knoefler Betty Knox Kelly A. Koch Franciska Kocsner and Gabor Zsiros Laura G. Kolaczek Robin and Noreen Kolwicz Yuichiro Komatsu Dr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Kowan Randolph Kranepuhl Paulina O. Kuforiji Ksenia Kurenysheva F. Clason Kyle Dewayne Kyles Janet S. LaFortune Hayley Lalsingh Christopher and Cynthia Lamb Renee Lambert Otto K. Land L.C. & Deborah Lane John T. Laney III Ruth W. Laney Lane T. Lanford Stephen Langford Vicky Langston Jo Ellen Lapides Scott and Julie Larese Mrs. Dana Schraufnagel Larkin
Brian A. Latour Cortney N. Laughlin William Laughlin Lindsey Law Thomas W. Lawhorne, Jr. Dian L. Lawler-Johnson Rodney and Gina Lawrence Antonio Lawson Karen Lawson Harold L. Leadbeater Cathy L. Ledbetter Stephanie R. Ledbetter Barbara Lee Harold R., Jr. and Leah B. Lee Robert E. Lee Mr. and Mrs. J. Donald Lee Robert S. Lefler II Debraoh Moore Pamela Lemoine Jeffrey Lemon Eduardo Leon Alvin J. and Phyllis Leonard Kevin Leonard Lewis and Patricia Leonard Nora Lester John Levitz Kenneth H. Levy David Lewis David and Karen Lewis Dr. Lewis R. Lieberman Mr. and Mrs. Marvin F. Lieberman Kari Liebert Mary Lightner Zhong Bei Lin Susanne Lindeman Brandon D. Lindley Corey Lindsey Tim Lindsey Julie & Neal Littlejohn Angela Livingston Dr. Donna L. Livingston Judith K. Livingston Paul and Summer LoDuca C. B. Lokesh Eddi Lopez James and Lynn Lopez Mark R. and Bobbie Lott Dr. Thomas P. Loughman and Mrs. Joan Loughman Eddie and Lisa Lovin Hector M. and Catherine Lozada LTR Glass, Inc. Dennis and Judy Luby Jonathan C. Lucia Peggy Luker Jonathan R. Lumpkin Elbert W. Lyman Lynn Haven Wildlife Garden Club Keith Lynn
Saoussan A. Maarouf Sandra D. MacKenzie Gerald Madler Karthik Mahadevan Jean M. and Paul C. Mahaffey Oula Majzoub-Weaver Derek and Laura Ann Mann JoAnn Yeomans Manning Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Marcus, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Marino Kazue Marion Jo Ann Marks Raymond Marks Brenda Marley Allan and Debra Marple Beverly Marshall Loretta Marshall Dr. Andree Martin and Dr. Paul Vaillancourt Ellen H. Martin Mary Jane Martin Mr. and Mrs. Clifford B. Mason Ella Lee Mathis Faye Matlock Keith Matthews Beate and Riley Maxwell Ms. Heidi M. May and Mr. Chris Kelly Wade T. and Anita May Reuben W. and Suzanne Maynard Debby Mayo Karen McBride Matthew L. McCabe Shirley A. McCain Dr. and Mrs. Charles S. McCall
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Rachel E. McCallister Linda McCart Brion McClanahan Dorene McClellan Chris and Jennifer McCollough Claire and Henry McCoy Neal and Michele McCrillis McDonald Financial Services LLC Melissa McDonald Michael C. and Elizabeth R. McFalls Cordarius McGee Michael McGinnity Antonietta McGoey Cecil and Elizabeth McGouirk Timothy and Rebecca McGraw Kitty McKeel Allen and Donna McKenzie Julie A. McKenzie Dr. and Mrs. Dwight O. McLaurin Dr. Scott O. McLaurin Mackenzie McManious Mrs. Stella L. Means Tiffany Means Almeda M. Medlin Mike and Nancy Medlock Betty Meeks Joseph Melancon Amy Mendel Johnnie Mae Mennefield Kathy A. Mercer Troy Mercer Charles E., Jr. and Diane Merkel Natalie N. Mesidor
Lyle R. Metzler Ralph and Leslie Meyer Jonathan Meyers Stacey M. Meyers-Prosyniuk Danny G. & Teresa Milam Barbara Miles Beth A. and Jason Miller Christina Miller Michael W. and Dell T. Miller Elmer and Dorothea Miller Harrold H. Miller, Ph.D. Jeffrey Miller Joseph Miller Kevin E. Miller Larry D. and Linda S. Miller Jack and Sallie Miller Walter Miller Mike Milligan Mr. and Mrs. J. Marvin Mills Anne W. Mims Dan P., Jr. and Nancy E. Mims Ekaterina Mirzakulova Dennis and Annatha Mitchell David S. Mitchell Heidi W. Mitchell Franklin G. Mixon, Jr. John and Brenda Mollett Tyrone Montgomery Dr. Gisung Moon and Dr. Aesook Lim James More Myra Moore Rod C. Moore, BA, CRNA Rodney Moore Michael Moran Phyllis Moran David and Sally Morgan Randy and Leslie Morris Lisa L. Morris James Morrow Jodie and Daniel Morrow Stephen Morse Terry A. Moshier, Jr. Jimmy and Barbara Motos Melissa N. Moultrie Pam and Andy Moye Frieda E. Moye Caroline Moyer Ron and Weezie Mullenix John Muller Shep Mullin Gloria A. Mullin-Benedict and Jack R. Benedict James and Iris Mullins Judy B. and Bill H. Mullins Mr. Greg Muraski and\ Mrs. April Rodgers-Muraski Margaret M. Murray Letitia Murry Dena Musil Bonnie Myers
John B. Myers Peter and Sherri Nagamatsu Mary N. Nail Robert and Linda Nash Larry H. and Helen Neal New York Life Gregory J. and Marsha Newer Gail T. Newman W. Freelan Newman III William Newman Jason B. and Dawn Newsome Minh V. Nguyen Paul and Anne Niemiec Jamie L. Nix Mary Nix Patricia A. Norah Norcross Tag Company, Inc. Joy G. and Mickey Norman Steve and Margie Norman Steve E. Norris Jonathan M. & Michelle M. Norton Dr. Nick Norwood NSCDA in Georgia-Columbus Town Committee Rodrigo A. Obando Lisa Oberlander Edward A. O’Donnell Dan Olds Bradley Olesen Christine Oliver Derek Olson Gregory C. Olvera Taylor O’Neill Open Door Community House, Inc. Jason Orben Susan C. Orosz Art and Diane Osborne Jynell Osborne Dahlia O’Shields Lisa G. O’Steen Fred Ott Rebecca L. Overby Tracey D. Pace Carlos Pagan-Gillette Ms. Celia G. Page Brad and Amy Palmer Younrak Park Jason and Andrea Parker Barbara Parker James and Frances Parker Larry Parker Stephanie Parrish-Chester Jean D. Partridge Joshua Partridge Laura Pate Jim and Ene Pate Dr. and Mrs. Bipin Patel Mrs. Ethel Ezekiel Patrick Tina D. Patrick Donald P. and Amy D. Patterson
Jean T. Patterson Sharonda Patterson Charles and Rebecca Pavlick Robin M. Peacock Kyle Peals Scott and Elizabeth Pearson Cherry Pease Deniz Peker Jin W. Kim & Jorge A. Pena Merryll S. Penson Denise Peppers Rosa Perez Nancy Perlich O’Hara Perry Shirley Perrymond Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Peters Janet L. Peters Dianne Phillips Hope E. Phillips Sally Phillips Dr. Ben Pike and Linda Pike Nery Pimentel Pine Mountain GA Living, Inc. Mark and Linda Pistey Eric Pittman Rubye Pittman Jennifer P. Pitts Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Pitzele Asmita Piya Bill and Alta Ploeger Mary Poe Mary Sue Polleys Marian Poovey Posh Peach Chelsea Powell Robert S. Poydasheff Carl C. Pratt, Jr. William L. & Christine M. Pratt-Consoletti Pamela D. Preer Jean Presnell Ilona E. Prewitt Judith A. Price Lee Baker Price Gregory K. & Kelly F. Pridgen Stephen M. Prielozny Anthony L. Pritchett Mr. and Mrs. David Pruet Barbara Psalmond Jean and Ralph Puckett Vanessa R. Quarterman Mack Ragan Brian N. Railey Charles Norris Rambo, Sr. Randy J. McClellan-State Farm Insurance Montrece McNeill Ransom Ramesh Rao James Ratay James E. Ray Carl B. Reddick, CPA Jeremy D. and Mandy L. Reddish
Manda Rees Aaron J. and Marji Reese Claude and Evelyn Reeves Joetta Reeves Keaya Reeves Mr. and Mrs. E. Lowry Reid, Jr. Cynthia Relford Shirley Reliford Eliot F. Rendleman Ronald G. Renfroe Columbia Renix Sam C. Renner Scott and Rochelle Ressmeyer Scott and Rochelle Ressmeyer Bonnie Reynolds Freddie L. Reynolds Russ and Leehester Rhodes Edward and Bobbie Richardson Sally L. Richter Lyn Riggsby-Gonzalez Drs. Rochelle and Julian Ripple Ritch Electric Co. Felix Rivas Noemi Rivera Steven Roach Christa Robbins Andy and Meri Robinson Chris Robinson LTC (Ret.) Bobby and COL Susan Rocha Richard and Elizabeth Rocha Lavonne Rockenstein Carolyn M. Rockeymore Margaret Rockwell John H. Rodencal
Dr. and Mrs. Hugh I. Rodgers Chelsey Rogers Christopher L. Rogers Richard H. Rogers Russ Romandini Danielle Roper David L. Roper and Jane Cofer Dan L. Rose Maureen V. Rosenbaum Kristi Rosengrant Greg and Emily Rosher John Rosich Conrad and Janice Ross Jack R. Ross Katie Rossello Irwin and Barbara F. Rothschild Richard and Barbara Rouse Gabriel E. and Alma Rovira Cindy M. Rowe Doris and Bobby Rowe Kim Eason Rozycki Clifton B. Ruehl Robert A. Ruff III Kay Rushing Sean Russell Wanda A. Rutledge Mehdi Sagheb-Tehrani Sai Indian Groceries Ms. Marnie Salter Ronnie L. and Zeila S. Salter Iris M. Saltiel Monica R. Sanchez Joe and Julie Sanders Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Sandri, Sr.
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LaTonya Santo Joseph L. and Angelyn Sarianides Richard and Rhonda Sauer Joy Sautter Joseph D. Sawyer Mike and Linda Sawyer Tim G. Sawyer Steven Gill and Ilaria Scaglia Randolph J. Schmidt Mr. Ralph G. Schmitt and Mrs. Kathleen O. Shaughnessy Doug and Ainslie Schorr Hannah Schroeder Carl M. and Velvet Schultz Lynn Schuster Marvin and Ruth Schuster Linda D. Scorgie Benjamin Scott Kristine B. Scott Michele M. Scott Carolyn P. Searcy Gina L. Sederstrom Lashon R. Sellers Sharon Seneca Jessica Shadix George W. Shannon, M.D. Donald and Cynthia Sharitt Donna A. Sharp Steve Sharp and Ken Shaw Audrey R. Sharpe Dianne A. Sharpe Christine Shaw Dr. Edward L. Shaw, Jr. and Diana Shaw Kimberly A. Shaw
Lisa J. Shaw Carl J. and Gloria D. Shayne Amy L. Shirey Matthew Shiver William Short Nehal J. Shukla Roger M. Shultz Dr. Melody G. Shumaker Evelyn Smith Shumate Dr. and Mrs. Jagdish R. Sidhpura Wayne and Leeann Siggers Susan and Michael Silverstein Paula and Robert Simko Guy and Anne R. Sims Eric & TasheĂŠ Singleton Carmen T. Skaggs Laurie E. Skibbe Joseph D. Skinner, Jr. Kirsten Slocumb Donna C. and George Smawley Barbara (Bobbi) J. Smith Robert and Barbara Smith Becky Smith Mrs. Celia R. Smith Dr. Cheryl M. Smith Hedy Smith Laquita Smith Guy and Marianne Smith Don and Libby Smith Pam Smith Paula A. Smith Rhonda Smith Shara R. Smith Shari Smith
Susan Joyce Catrina L. Smith-Edmond Rita B. and Grady Snell Dr. Robin Snipes Gene Dry Snyder Mary S. Snyder Jordan D. and Jose Solis Southeast Restoration Group of Columbus Sherlene O. Sparks Sue T. Sparks Stephanie L. and Jerison Speer Michael L. Speight Mrs. Sam Spence Gavin Spence Frances McNeil Spencer James P. & Jane P. Spettel Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P Spikes Virginia W. Spires David and Kina Spitzmiller Frank D. Spivey Harrell D. and Judith Spoons Marilyn Spradley Gary S. Sprayberry Rob St. Clair St. Thomas Episcopal Church Gail G. Stafford Carl and Brenda Stage Jeremy Brett and Kacie T. Stanelle Rylan and Casey Steele Michael N. Steinbook Don L. Stenson Courtney Stephens Steven R. Cannon Insurance Agency, Inc. Michael L. Stewart
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CSU JOINS NEW GEORGIA STEM INITIATIVE Inaugural class of Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows to help build a stronger pipeline of science, math teachers
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s part of the state of Georgia’s commitment to close the achievement gaps and provide all students with high-quality teachers, the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation announced the inaugural class of Georgia Teaching Fellows during the 2015 academic year at the capitol with Gov. Nathan Deal. Thirty-six individuals will become part of the first cohort of the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship program in the state, which will become offered at Columbus State University, Kennesaw State University, and Piedmont College during the 2015-16 school year. The highly competitive program recruits both recent graduates and career changers with strong backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, and math—the STEM fields—and prepares them specifically to teach in high-need secondary schools. “Our schools are our most strategic investment in the future,” said Deal. “I’m confidant these educators share my belief that every child can learn and should have access to an education that prepares them for college, the workforce and beyond. The inaugural class of Georgia Teaching Fellows will gain the training necessary to serve as a lifeline for students to a high-quality education, and I’m grateful to the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation for its investment in our state’s students.” The Fellowship focuses on preparing top-quality educators for many of Georgia’s most underserved public schools. Each Fellow receives $30,000 to com-
“We are very impressed with the high quality of the individuals in the first cohort of CSU Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows. Faculty have commented that the Fellows are some of the best students they have taught. They have demonstrated a great passion for and commitment to learning and teaching as they began their coursework and clinical experiences this summer.” -Deborah Gober plete a specially designed, cutting-edge master’s degree program based on a year-long classroom experience. In return, Fellows commit to teach for three years in the urban and rural Georgia schools that most need strong STEM teachers. Throughout the three-year commitment, Fellows receive ongoing support and mentoring. The following 12 students are Columbus State University’s 2015 Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows: 1. Allen Clarkson, biology, Darien, Ga. 2. Kelly Colburn - math, Smiths Station, Ala. 3. Olivia (Blair) Fine - biology, Lawrenceville, Ga. 4. Brandon Hewitt - math, Atlanta, Ga. 5. Ashley Hunter – chemistry, Columbus, Ga. 6. Mark Kagika - math, Austell, Ga. 7. Autumn McMunn - math, Florence, Ala. 8. Brian Moler – math, Cheyenne, Wyoming 9. Lauren Pace - biology, Milledgeville, Ga. 10. Althea Roy - chemistry, Stone Mountain, Ga. 11. Marcus Stevens – math/physics, Senoia, Ga. 12. Melissa Youngs – chemistry/biology minor, Milledgeville, Ga.
“We are very impressed Columbus State University and with the high quality of the the Muscogee County School individuals in the first cohort of District are serious about getting CSU Woodrow Wilson Teaching students interested in STEM with a district-wide contract that will Fellows,” said Deborah Gober, give every elementary student in professor of mathematics every school a chance to interact education and CSU’s Woodrow annually with the university’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center. Wilson Teaching Fellowship The center already hosts all program director. “Faculty have district sixth-graders every commented that the Fellows year. Adding students from are some of the best students kindergarten through fifth grade will mean that more than 17,000 they have taught. They have district children a year will learn demonstrated a great passion from a staff that loves science. for and commitment to learnNational experts say serving that many school children with ing and teaching as they began the single goal of igniting kids’ their coursework and clinical interest in math and science may experiences this summer.” become a national model in STEM education. SeriouS fun! The Woodrow Wilson Foundation is administering the Columbus state university is program, with in-state coordinaFind out more at partnering with the loCal sChool news.columbusstate.edu/university-forgestion by the Georgia Partnership rare-partnership-to-ignite-interest-in-stem system to ignite kids’ interest in stem for Excellence in Education and support from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation. Current the participating Georgia colleges and universities will project funding is $9.36 million. “The future success be able to enroll 12 fellows, totaling 180 fellows over of our communities, our schools, and our children that three-year period. depends on a strong teacher workforce prepared for The Woodrow Wilson Foundation is also partnering the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century with a wide range of school districts across the state on classroom,” Woodrow Wilson Foundation President this effort.Through the Teaching Fellowship program, Arthur Levine said. “Through a wide range of efforts, the Woodrow Wilson Foundation will contribute to the Georgia has demonstrated its commitment to school University System of Georgia’s initiative to produce improvement and closing achievement gaps. The 20,000 new teachers by 2020. Woodrow Wilson Foundation welcomes this year’s class “The Georgia Partnership has long supported stratof Fellows and is excited about working with Georgia egies to improve teacher effectiveness,” said Georgia universities and school districts to help improve teachPartnership President Steve Dolinger. “The Woodrow er preparation and to ensure that every Georgia child Wilson Teaching Fellowship will not only help improve has excellent teachers year after year.” the teacher training programs at five universities in The university partners, selected in a statewide partnership with several of their local school systems review by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation, have spent but will also produce more STEM teachers for our the past year and a half tailoring their teacher preparastate. Both goals are timely for Georgia. We are proud tion programs to meet the Fellowship’s standards for intensive clinical work and rigorous related coursework. to help coordinate these efforts over the next several years.” Georgia State University and Mercer University will Georgia joins Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, and join Columbus State, Kennesaw State, and Piedmont in Ohio as Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship states. offering Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowships for the The Georgia program brings the Woodrow Wilson 2016-17 academic year. Foundation’s total commitment to the Fellowship All five participating universities receive $400,000 to nearly $90 million. More information on the national matching grants to develop their teacher preparation program can be found at: http://woodrow.org/fellowprograms based on standards set by the Woodrow Wilships/ww-teaching-fellowships/ son Foundation. For each of the program’s three years,
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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
Platinum Circle
($10,000.00 and up) Aflac Mr. and Mrs. John Walden
ATHLETICS
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UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCES UPGRADES IN ATHLETICS Columbus State University has experienced unprecedented history with more than $60 million in projects completed or underway. Here is what has been happening on campus in athletics:
Butch and Kerry Barwick Jim and Susan Culpepper Janet Wynell Davis Julie Lumpkin Sando and Donald Sando John and Linda Shinkle Sam and Barbara Warren
Supporter ($500.00)
Allen and Gretchen Denham Jay Ben Hecht IV Jack and Donnie Henderson Alan and Denise Medders Bruce and Susan Walker
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(up to $499.00) Greg and Anne Appleton Steven Brett Evans Jan Greene Deirdre Greer Brad Huskisson Evan and Michelle Isaacs John C. Lester Beate and Riley Maxwell Reuben W. and Suzanne Maynard Everett L. Meeks Tim and Lauren Mescon David S. Mitchell Robert and LaRae Moore Martha E. Piatt Linda Reynolds Dr. Cheryl M. Smith Russell Smith Glenn and Laura Stokes Mike and Gena Stone Janice E. Tyner Linda H. Wendelschaefer **Athletic gifts are also reflected in the CSU Foundation Honor Roll.
Burger King Stadium at Ragsdale Field ($1.15 million) CSU completed upgrades to its baseball complex, which opened spring 2016. The upgrades included a classic, brick-face look surrounding the stadium; a roof over the entire seating area to provide shaded seating; 750 chair-back seats; a ticket booth; and a new pressbox. The baseball complex is named Burger King Stadium at Ragsdale Field in honor of significant investments from Columbus' Schuster Enterprises, which operates more than 60 Burger King restaurants in the Southeast.
Key Golf Studio ($2 million) CSU’s new Key Golf Studio on University Avenue has opened, giving the Cougar men’s and women’s golf teams an opportunity to practice year-round and continue to compete nationally with the best. Private funding developed the property, and the building adjacent to the studio serves as the headquarters and training center for the university’s men’s and women’s golf programs.
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Columbus State University Foundation Board of Trustees 2014-2015 The mission of the Columbus State University Foundation is to enhance the academic vision and priorities of Columbus State University through its organized fundraising activities and funds management. Established in 1963, the Foundation, a nonprofit corporation, provides a vehicle for securing funds for scholarships, special needs and enrichment programs. The Foundation has authority to solicit and accept contributions on behalf of the university from individuals, businesses and other organizations. The Foundation is governed by an elected Board of Trustees, whose members serve as advocates for the University, its colleges, programs and units.
University Advancement Senior Staff
Officers: Anthony D. Link, Chairman Gregory A. Davis, Vice Chairman Todd A. Schuster, Treasurer Wade M. Burford, Secretary Lynne T. Phillips, Immediate Past Chairman Alan G. Medders - Executive Director Trustees: Emory J. Alexander, M.D. J. Richard Alexander Champ L. Baker, Jr., M.D. Billy Blanchard James H. Blanchard Nancy C. Buntin Stephen T. Butler Patricia P. Cardin Russell D. Carreker Janet W. Davis Lenora J. Garrard Richard L. Holmes Lula L. Huff W. Randall Jones Jack B. Key III Joey M. Loudermilk Timothy S. Mescon Dian Naman H. Lev Norman Marc R. Olivié William D. Reaves, Jr.
Alan F. Rothschild, Jr. Otis J. Scarborough Francis B. Schley III Pamela K. Siddall Richard A. Smith W. Allen Taber, Jr. Philip W. Tomlinson Brad Turner Teddie L. Ussery Sherry F. Wade Joe Whitley Christopher S. Woodruff M. Troy Woods James D. Yancey
Spence F. Sealy Interim Vice President for Advancement Interim Executive Director, CSU Foundation Inc.
Honorary Members: Thomas B. Buck III Ethel W. Foley Myriam L. Hallock Dorothy W. McClure Calvin Smyre William B. Turner, Sr.
John Lester Associate Vice President for University Relations Gena B. Stone Chief Financial Officer, CSU Foundation Inc. Jennifer Joyner Director of Alumni & Donor Engagement
Associate Members: John T. Finley Faculty Senate Executive Officer Tasheé N. Singleton President, Alumni Association Donald M. Leebern, Jr. Member of the Board of Regents
Brett Evans Senior Director of Development and CSU Fund Please note that the contributions listed in this report are those made during the fiscal year Aug. 1, 2014, to July 31, 2015. Every effort has been made to ensure the information found in this report is true and accurate. Please contact Sandy Lewack in University Advancement at 706-507-8940 of any errors or omissions, and accept our sincere apology.
Senior Members: C. William Burgin Otis B. Burnham Ray E. Crowley Morton A. Harris Jean Hartin William T. Heard, Jr. George W. Jeter James W. Key C. Robert Koon L. Lamar Powers Mary W. Schley, M.D. Marvin R. Schuster Sydney S. Smith J. Kyle Spencer
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