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Spring 2003

Volume 6 Number 2
A publication of Macon State College


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Among the growing number of four-year majors at Macon State are, left to right, Bill Ham, health services administration; Nychie Quinton, public service; Tosha L. Coon, health services administration; and Chris Hood, communications. (Photo by Grant Blankenship)

On the Cover
Four of the 15 Robins Air Force Base engineers who recently enhanced their professional skills through a fast-track information technology program developed by Macon State College. Standing, left to right, are Thurmasia Love and Vince Brannen. Seated, left to right, are Carmen Sala and Alfred Flynn. (Photo by Maryann Bates)

Contents

Macon State's ICAPP Program with RAFB Produces First Graduates
Fifteen Robins Air Force Base employees, all whom have bachelor's degrees in engineering, receive their certificates in information technology from Macon State through the University System of Georgia's Intellectual Capital Partnership Program Called "a perfect partnership" by Maj. Gen. Donald Wetekam, the fast-track IT program was designed to help the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center maintain its competitive edge.

Knowledge Is Power
University System Chancellor Dr. Thomas Meredith makes his first visit to Macon State as host of the Knowledge is Power tour, designed to showcase how the state's colleges & universities help business and industry prosper.

Building Success
Macon State's new Warner Robins Campus is well on its way to completion, while the College's new professional sciences complex begins to take shape.

Supply and Demand
The critical need for Registered Nurses is drawing many students seeking second careers to Macon State College.

Keeper of the Garden
Board of Regents names MSC's Botanical Gardens for Waddell Barnes, M.D.
MSC BOTANICAL GARDENS AWARD

Gaining Ground
MSC's Minority Student Achievement Program grows thanks to a BellSouth Foundation Grant.

Getting Down to Business
Enrollment in Macon State's bachelor of science degree in business is booming and helping the College fulfill its mission of serving Central Georgia professional workforce needs.

Living the Student Life
Macon State offers students a myriad of opportunities for learning and enrichment outside the classroom.

Tech Knowledge Ease
Institute for Information Management offers courses for business, government and the military.

MSC Foundation Welcomes New Trustees

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