Having spent his early childhood and high school years in Ghana, Dalton State College’s Director of Institutional Research Dr. Henry Codjoe knows a lot about life in the west African nation.
And knowing that Ghana’s Regent University College of Science and Technology’s newest campus was in need of text and reference books for its library, Codjoe arranged to send no-longer-used texts from Dalton State overseas to help the university populate its collection.
Now, a few months after the 40,000 pound shipment of books arrived in Accra, Ghana, Dalton State and Regent University College have entered into a “memorandum of understanding,” and will establish academic cooperation agreements, including an exchange of students, teaching and research personnel.
“For years, I have been asked by some of the colleges in Ghana to send unused books to their schools, and it’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” says Codjoe, noting that many professors in African nations are aware that American textbooks are “frequently thrown away.”
Codjoe asked Dalton State faculty members to consider donating texts that they were no longer using to the cause. The response was very good, and the college was able to send over hundreds of books, primarily those used in psychology, sociology, and Humanities courses.
Regent University College paid the shipping costs and now administrators have announced that they plan to name the new library after Dalton State College when its doors open next year.
“We are very much excited about receiving these books and about the collaboration between my university and Dalton State,” says Professor E. Kingsley Larbi, President of Regent University College of Science and Technology, who visited the Dalton campus recently to sign the memorandum of understanding along with Dr. John Schwenn, President of Dalton State.
“Africa is one of the few continents that is well endowed when it comes to human capital and in terms of material resources,” he adds, “but what is missing is leadership. It is the challenge now for our leaders to be able to have at heart the interests of our people and to take them from where they are to where they need to be. That begins with education.”
Larbi believes that the growth in the number of educational institutions – 30 private universities have been established since 1997 – will enable greater numbers of Ghanaians to find good jobs in their country and not have to leave home to find work in professional fields.
Programs that are in high demand will be offered through the Regent University College of Science and Technology, Larbi notes, saying several will be implemented “immediately” with assistance from Dalton State.
Some of those include: the Associate of Science degree in Nursing, Medical Clinical Assistant, Medical Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology Technologist, Electrical/Electronic Equipment Installation and Repair, and Emergency Medical Technology.
The collaboration between the two schools will involve an educational exchange of faculty and a mutual exchange of students.
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Dalton State College collaborates with Regent University College in Ghana
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Mr. Science visits Eton
Blake Mendez participates in a science activity with “Mr. Science” at Eton Elementary School recently. “Mr. Science” performed magic tricks for students and then explained how science makes them possible.
Blake Mendez participates in a science activity with “Mr. Science” at Eton Elementary School recently. “Mr. Science” performed magic tricks for students and then explained how science makes them possible.
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Class acts: school news
News and notes about students from the Dalton area.
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North Murray freshmen get a dose of 'Reality'
North Murray High School’s ninth-grade students got a little dose of reality on Nov. 14, when they spent their morning shopping at the Reality Store.
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Mountain Creek Academy staff sponsor families for Christmas
Mountain Creek Academy faculty and staff sponsor families in the community for Christmas. Pitching in are, from left, Joan Davis, Robbie Weaver, Jennifer Lents, Wade Jones and Shawn Pritchett
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Bagley Middle teacher of the month for December
Science teacher Matthew Odell is the Teacher of the Month for December at Bagley Middle School. He is a member of the white team and teaches seventh and eighth grade science. School officials say he does a great job of teaching the standards and incorporating numerous hands-on activities with his students. In addition to teaching science, he coaches Bagley’s seventh grade girls basketball team.
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Valley Point hosts Reading with Santa Night
More than 600 students, staff, family and community members attended Reading with Santa Night at Valley Point Elementary.
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Coker recognizes November staff of the month
Each month, Coker Elementary School recognizes employees who demonstrate good attendance, team effort and overall professionalism. The Teacher of the Month for the month of November is media specialist Jill Hensley. Carmon Hipp, physical education paraprofessional, is the staff member of the month. From left are Assistant Principal Kay Holcomb, Hensley, Hipp and Principal Donna Standridge.
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Murray students target drunk driving
Members of Murray County High School’s SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) Club came together to do their second seatbelt check of the 2011-2012 school year. Caitlyn Sims, left, and Nisei Dill, right, stand with Principal Gina Linder. Students who were buckled up leaving the school parking lot received a candy cane, SADD pencil, a SADD pen or a Teens Drive Smart pen along with a safety message. The safety messages said things like, “Don’t txt and drive!” “Drive the speed limit!” and ”Be safe! Buckle up!”
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Coker rewards Week 13 cubs
As part of Coker Elementary School’s PBIS, or Positive Behavioral and Interventions Support system, students who follow school expectations are recognized each week for their great behavior. One student from each class that models positive behavior is chosen by his or her teacher to be recognized as one of the Coker Cubs of the Week. Students’ pictures and names are posted outside their classroom door throughout the week in recognition.
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Coker rewards Week 12 cubs
As part of Coker Elementary School’s PBIS, or Positive Behavioral and Interventions Support system, students who follow school expectations are recognized each week for their great behavior. One student from each class that models positive behavior is chosen by his or her teacher to be recognized as one of the Coker Cubs of the Week. Students’ pictures and names are posted outside their classroom door throughout the week in recognition.
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Coker rewards Week 11 cubs
As part of Coker Elementary School’s PBIS, or Positive Behavioral and Interventions Support system, students who follow school expectations are recognized each week for their great behavior. One student from each class who models positive behavior is chosen by his or her teacher to be recognized as one of the Coker Cubs of the Week. Students’ pictures and names are posted outside their classroom door throughout the week in recognition.
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Coker rewards Week 10 cubs
As part of Coker Elementary School’s PBIS. or Positive Behavioral and Interventions Support system, students who follow school expectations are recognized each week for their great behavior. One student from each class who models positive behavior is chosen by his or her teacher to be recognized as one of the Coker Cubs of the Week. Students’ pictures and names are posted outside their classroom door throughout the week in recognition.
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North Murray’s seniors apply to college during Georgia Apply to College event
North Murray High School’s seniors received hands-on assistance applying to college during the school’s Georgia Apply to College event.
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Eton, Woodlawn students sing in statewide chorus
Eton Elementary School and Woodlawn Elementary School chorus students attended the Georgia Music Educators Association State-wide Elementary Honor Chorus in Jonesboro.
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NWHS applies to college
Northwest Whitfield High School was chosen to participate in the Georgia Apply to College event this November.
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