Spring 2006, Volume 9, No. 2

Contents of Spring 2006 edition of MSC Today

Message from the president
Dr. David A. Bell, president, says the college continues to demonstrate the strength of a new model in higher education.

Rising by Degrees
With the number of bachelor’s degree graduates now exceeding 1,200, Macon State College has come of age as a four-year institution.

The Chancellor Comes Calling
Erroll B. Davis Jr., the University System of Georgia’s new chancellor, makes his first official visit to Macon State College.

Top Student, Top Choice
Adriana Corona, named Georgia’s Most Outstanding Migrant High School Student in 2005, chooses Macon State to begin her college education.

A New Face in Admissions
Bruce Applewhite brings new energy to Macon State College as director of admissions.

Nursing Programs Expand in Houston County
With support from the Houston Healthcare Complex and the University System’s Intellectual Capital Partnership Program, Macon State is expanding nursing education at the Warner Robins Campus.

The New Virtual Face of MSC
Macon State’s website gets a major redesign, and a portal is on the way.

Governor Names Hatcher to Board of Regents
Macon businessman and civic leader Robert F. Hatcher Sr. gets a post on the University System’s governing board.

Special Section: Macon State College Foundation News & Notes

Katrina evacuees receive scholarships.

Cover photo
Honor graduate Tremayne Barron, 23, received his bachelor of science in business, with a major in accounting, this spring. He is among Macon State College’s first 1,215 bachelor’s degree graduates. Photo taken on the Macon campus in March 2006 by Maryann Bates.