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H1N1 Virus: Information for Students

Seasonal Flu Vaccines Now Available

The flu vaccine that is now available for the annual seasonal flu. There will be a $25 charge for the annual flu vaccine---available now at the Student Health Center, Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Additional Doses of H1N1 Will be Available

The College of Health Professions has received additional doses of the H1N1 vaccine. The vaccine will be made available at no cost to all Armstrong Atlantic State University students, faculty and staff. People in high-risk groups are encouraged to obtain the vaccine.

Immunizations will take place in the College of Health Professions Dean’s Conference Room, Ashmore Hall 114, at the following times:

Tuesday, November 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday, December 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wednesday, December 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

High-risk groups are defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as:
• Pregnant women
• People living with or caring for infants less than 6 months old
• All people from 6 months to 24 years of age
• People aged 25 through 64 years with medical conditions that put them at risk for flu-related complications. Those complications include chronic pulmonary disease, asthma, cardiovascular disease, and renal, hepatic, neurologic/neuromuscular, hematologic or metabolic disorders including diabetes or immunosuppression.

Donations are accepted. All proceeds will benefit the AASU Student Nurses Association.

For further information, call 912.344.2565 or visit the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov.

Remaining Doses of H1N1 Vaccine Will be Administered Nov. 18

November 18, 2009
The remaining 53 doses of the H1N1 vaccine will be administered at no cost on Wednesday, November 18 to Armstrong Atlantic State University students, faculty and staff. Vaccinations will take place in the College of Health Professions Dean’s Conference Room, Ashmore Hall 114, between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon. The vaccine is available on a first come, first served basis.

Donations are accepted. All proceeds will benefit the AASU Student Nurses Association.

For further information, call 912.344.2565 or visit the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov.

H1N1 Vaccine Available Nov. 17

November 16, 2009
The H1N1 vaccine will continue to be distributed at no cost on Tuesday, November 17 to Armstrong Atlantic State University students, faculty and staff. Priority will be given to individuals in high‑risk groups. The vaccine will be administered in the College of Health Professions Dean’s Conference Room, Ashmore Hall 114, between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon and from 1-3 p.m., or until supplies run out. Donations are accepted. All proceeds will benefit the AASU Student Nurses Association.
For further information, call 912.344.2565 or visit the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov.

H1N1 Vaccine Available Nov. 12

November 12, 2009
The H1N1 vaccine will continue to be distributed at no cost on Thursday, November 12 to Armstrong Atlantic State University students, faculty and staff. Priority will be given to individuals in high‑risk groups.

The vaccine will be administered in the College of Health Professions Dean’s Conference Room, Ashmore Hall 114, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., or until supplies run out. Donations are accepted. All proceeds will benefit the AASU Student Nurses Association.

For further information, call 912.344.2565 or visit the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov.

Limited Doses of H1N1 Vaccine Available for Faculty, Staff and Students in High-Risk Groups

November 11, 2009

A limited number of the H1N1 vaccine will be available at no cost on Wednesday, November 11 to Armstrong Atlantic State University students, faculty and staff in high-risk groups. Those high-risk groups are defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as:

• Pregnant women
• People living with or caring for infants less than 6 months old
• All people from 6 months to 24 years of age
• People aged 25 through 64 years with medical conditions that put them at risk for flu-related complications. Those complications include chronic pulmonary disease, asthma, cardiovascular disease, and renal, hepatic, neurologic/neuromuscular, hematologic or metabolic disorders including diabetes or immunosuppression.

The vaccine will be administered in the College of Health Professions Dean’s Conference Room, Ashmore Hall 114, at the following times:

Wednesday, November 11 from 9 a.m. – noon and from 1-4 p.m.

Donations are accepted. All proceeds will benefit the AASU Student Nurses Association.

For further information, call 912.344.2565 or visit the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov.

Limited Amounts of the H1N1 Vaccine Have Been Received

All students with flu-like symptoms are encouraged to contact the Student Health Center or their personal physician. The Student Health Center is located in the Compass Point Annex.

Students diagnosed with flu or influenza-like illness are encouraged to return to their off-campus home if private transportation is available and should remain home until they no longer have a fever and are symptom free without the aid of fever reducers. Students who live on campus and cannot return home should contact the Student Affairs Office by telephone and self-isolate in their rooms and remain there until fever free without the aid of fever reducers.

Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms get worse or if you experience increasing fever, shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure, or rapid breathing. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has posted flu symptom warning signs at the following website: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm#5.

Students should immediately notify their instructors by phone or electronically of their inability to attend class. Only instructors have the authority to excuse students from class.

Student Health Center staff will provide information to students about the treatment of the flu and precautions to take to minimize the spread of the influenza to others. The Student Health Center will contact the Student Affairs Office (MCC 211) to advise them of any students diagnosed with H1N1. Both the Student Health Center and the Office of Student Affairs will work with the student on any situations that may occur while they are recovering. The Student Health Center has a website that may answer questions about H1N1 influenza: http://sa.armstrong.edu/clinic/h1n1.html

The Student Health Center line at 912.961.5726 also is available Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. After hours, students may go to Urgent One across from Target at the Savannah Mall for medical care.

Hurricane Preparedness Guide

Be Informed

The Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico hurricane season extends from June 1 to November 30 each year. Forecasters expect a busy storm season, estimating approximately 17 names storms this season, eight or nine of which may become hurricanes. It is also predicted that four to six of the storms may develop into major hurricanes (with sustained winds of 110 miles per hours). This is a good time to review your hurricane plan for your home and your workplace as well as the university’s plan.

Armstrong Atlantic is responsible for establishing procedures designed to provide for the safety of students and the protection of all university property. It is not safe to remain on campus once an evacuation is mandated and the university enters into its Hurricane Implementation Plan.

NOTE: The university will close when Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) announces “Voluntary Evacuation of the Islands.”

When Armstrong Atlantic State University is confronted with the possibility of a hurricane, it is critical that you remain informed of the status of the storm and the university’s response. The University’s Hurricane Decision Team determines whether to activate the Hurricane Implementation Plan.

Watch vs. Warning

Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions could develop within 36 hours. This is an indication that you should begin preparations for a potential disaster. When a Hurricane Watch is announced by the National Weather Center/National Hurricane Center, Armstrong officials should have at least 36 hours to take precautions for the safety of students, faculty and staff and to leave campus physical facilities as secure as possible.
A Hurricane Warning means that sustained winds of 74 mph or more are expected within 24 hours.

Hurricane Information for Students & Parents

Students Living on Campus

Students will receive information pertaining to storm preparations and evacuation (if necessary) from their Community Assistant (CA), The BLAST system that can be accessed through your cell phone (if registered) and through information posted in Compass Point, University Crossings and University Terrace.

Prior to leaving campus, please inform your Community Assistant where you are going and provide a contact number.

Students should contact their parents prior to the storm to advise them of their location and then again shortly after the storm to inform them of their status. It is easier for students to contact their parents than for parents to locate students.

Dining service on campus will be closed during an impending storm.

Additional information and updates will be supplied to students in the residence halls by staff, as specifics of a storm situation are determined.

Before, during and after a storm, you are encouraged to check the university’s website for updates and cancellation of classes and events. You should check the website for the date that classes will resume. The university will use BLAST to notify you of cancellation of classes and reopening of the university. Tune into local news channels for notification of the university closing and date of reopening. You should also call 912.344.2500 for the latest updates from the university.

Before Leaving

Be sure you have enough cash. ATMs can run out of money quickly.

Clean out your refrigerator. (All resident students must empty their apartment refrigerator of food. Food left in the refrigerator will spoil when the electricity shuts off as a result of the storm. You will be responsible for the purchase of a new refrigerator for your apartment as a result of damage caused to the unit because of spoiled food).

Place any valuables/musical instruments you choose to leave in an area in your room that you can secure. Move items away from the windows and off the floor (in case of flooding). Unplug all computers and electronic equipment. Make sure ALL windows are closed and locked. LOCK YOUR DOOR AS YOU LEAVE!

Fill your car tank with gas before getting on the road.

Decide ahead of time which route out of Savannah you will take:
US 80 away from the coast towards Statesboro and points northwest
SR 205 West to US 280 towards Claxton and points west
SR 21 North across I-95 and northward towards Sylvania
I-16 West towards Macon

Be informed about how Contra-flow changes normal traffic patterns on major highways to speed evacuation. I-16 Contra-Flow: During a hurricane evacuation, all four lanes of I-16 are turned into westbound-only lanes until west of Dublin. Also, several Savannah eastbound exit ramps are converted into westbound entrance ramps.

West Broad Street

SR 204/37th. Street Connector

I-516/Lynes Parkway

SR 307 between Savannah & I-95

Packing Tips for Evacuation

Pack wisely. Include the following, if possible:

Prescription medication and any over the counter medications

Passport, visa, and driver's license

Laptop, cell phone, I-pod, small expensive items

Sleeping bag, blanket pillows, flashlight

Textbooks

Three days of clothing--bring tennis shoes, do not rely on flip flops

Toiletries-deodorant, soap, toothbrush and paste, towel, shampoo, toilet paper

Evacuation from AASU

Once the university is closed and an evacuation from the campus is ordered no student can remain in the residence halls.
Armstrong Atlantic will not provide any emergency hurricane shelter on campus.

Housing & Residence Life staff will check every resident’s room to make sure you have evacuated. Once the emergency tape is placed on your front door, you cannot re-enter
the room without the director of housing & residence life’s permission. Refusal to leave your residence hall room once an evacuation has been mandated will result in your
arrest and transportation to jail. You will also face university disciplinary action once Armstrong has reopened.

IF YOU ARE A RESIDENT STUDENT AND HAVE NO OTHER WAY OUT OF TOWN, YOU WILL EVACUATE WITH THE UNIVERSITY. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABLE TO FIT ON YOUR LAP.

NOTE: AASU Housing & Residence Life will evacuate to East Georgia College Gym. Everyone going to East Georgia College will sleep on the gym floor and the facility will
likely lose electricity. Do not plan on air conditioning. Any food that you eat from East Georgia dining services will be charged to your student account. No alcohol is allowed.

IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, FIND TRANSPORTATION WITH A FRIEND, FAMILY MEMBER OR USE YOUR PERSONAL VEHICLE TO EVACUATE THE CAMPUS. THE UNIVERSITY WILL HAVE LIMITED SPACE TO TRANSPORT STUDENTS.

The University is not responsible for damages to, or for loss of, personal property as a result of a hurricane. Be sure you have renters insurance prior to hurricane season.

Hurricane Information for Commuter Students & Parents

Emergency Supplies to Have At Home:

Week supply of medicines, prescriptions

Battery operated radio and clock; flashlights/batteries

Important telephone numbers (in case cell phone runs out of battery)

Car charger for your cell phone (if you own a car)

Important papers (lease, passport, valid ID)

Plenty of cash (in case ATMs do not work)

Toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper)

Manual can opener

Ice chest and ice

First aid supplies, mosquito repellent

Non-perishable foods such as bread, crackers, cereals, cookies, snacks, peanut butter and jelly, bottled water, instant coffee and tea, canned meats, fruits, vegetables, soups, puddings, pet food—have enough to last two weeks.

COMMUTER STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN EVACUATION OUT OF THE CITY. AASU DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY SHELTER ON CAMPUS. MAKE ARRANGEMENTS AHEAD OF ANY ANNOUNCED HURRICANE SO THAT YOU HAVE TRANSPORTATION BEFORE LEAVING.

Be sure you have enough cash. ATMs can run out of money quickly.

Clean out your refrigerator of all food. Electricity will likely go off and food will spoil before you return. You do not want to try to clean a refrigerator that has held spoiled food for any period of time.

Place any valuables you choose to leave in an area in your room that you can secure. Move items away from the windows and off the floor (in the event of flooding). Unplug all computers and electronic equipment. Make sure ALL windows are closed and locked.

Fill your car tank with gas before getting on the road.

Decide ahead of time which route out of Savannah you will take:

US 80 away from the coast towards Statesboro and points northwest

SR 205 West to US 280 towards Claxton and points west

SR 21 North across I-95 and northward towards Sylvania

I-16 west towards Macon

Be informed about how Contra-flow changes normal traffic patterns on major highways to speed evacuation. I-16 Contra-Flow: During a hurricane evacuation, all four lanes of I-16 are turned into westbound-only lanes until west of Dublin. Also, several Savannah eastbound exit ramps are converted into westbound entrance ramps. These are:

West Broad Street

SR 204/37th. Street Connector

I-516/Lynes Parkway

SR 307 between Savannah & I-95

Plan your route ahead of time and have good maps in your car in case conditions necessitate changes along the way.

PACKING TIPS FOR EVACUATION

Pack wisely: Include the following, if possible:
*Prescription medication and any over the counter medications
*Cash, credit cards
*Musical instruments
*Passport, visa, and drivers license
*Laptop, computer, cell phone, I-pod, small expensive items
*Sleeping bag, blanket, pillows, flashlight/batteries
*Bottled water
*Snacks
*Textbooks
*Three days of clothing-bring tennis shoes, do not rely on flip flops
*Toiletries-deodorant, soap, toothbrush and paste, towel, shampoo, toilet paper

Before, during and after a storm, you are encouraged to check the university’s website for updates and cancellation of classes and events. You should also check the website for the date that classes will resume. You should also call 912.344.2500 for the latest updates from the University.

Hurricane Terminology

Watch vs. Warning--Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions could develop within 36 hours. This is an indication that you should begin preparations for a potential disaster. Hurricane Warning means that sustained winds of 74 mph or more are expected within 24 hours.

Storm Categories
Category 1 (WIND SPEED 74-95 MPH) Damage mainly to shrubbery, trees, and light structures. Four- to five-foot storm surge. Flooding and small craft damage.

Category 2 (WIND SPEED 96-110 MPH) Considerable damage to trees. Roofs and poor construction damaged or destroyed. Flooding, eight to ten feet storm surge.

Category 3 (WIND SPEED 111-130 MPH) Trees blown down. Serious damage done to roofs and building structures. Nine- to twelve- feet storm surge and serious storm surge flooding. Evacuation possibly required. Utility poles down.

Category 4 (WIND SPEED 131-155 MPH) Extensive damage to trees, roofs and buildings. Storm surge 13 to 18 feet. Major flood damage and erosion. Massive evacuation necessary for residents in low-lying areas. Utility poles snapped off.

Category 5 (WIND SPEED 155+ MPH) Major damage to trees. Buildings shattered or blown away. Major damage in all areas with infrastructure. Massive evacuation essential. Storm surge over 18 feet.

Tropical Storm Terminology

While the wind is less than a hurricane, these storms can still do physical damage and cause flooding. You should remain indoors during a tropical storm.
Tropical Storm Watch – Tropical storm conditions with sustained winds from 39 to 73 mph are possible in the area within the next 36 hours.
Tropical Storm Warning – Tropical storm conditions are expected within the next 24 hours.

Downloadable Guides and Information Sites

National Weather Service-Southern Region http://www.srh.noaa.gov
National Weather Service http://www.noaa.gov
The Weather Channel http://www.weather.com/newscenter/tropical/
Severe Weather (National Weather Service) http://www.weather.gov

Local Weather Sites:

www.wsav.com/midatlantic/sav/home.html
http://www.wjcl.com
http://www.wtoctv.com

Transportation Directory
AMTRAKwww.amtrak.com 1.800.USA.RAIL (1.800.872.7245)
Greyhound http://www.greyound.com 1.800.231.2222
AIR TRAN http://www.airtran.com 1.800.AIR.TRAN (1.800.247.8726)
Continental http://www.continental.com 1.800.523.FARE (800.523.3273)
Delta Airlines http://www.delta.com/home/index.jsp 1.800.221.1212
Northwest Airlines http://www.nwa.com 1.800.225.2525
United Express Airlines http://www.united.com 1.800.864.8331
US Airways America West http://www.usairways.com/awa/default.aspx 1.800.428.4322 (flights to U.S. and Canada)

Safety Tips

Familiarize yourself with the emergency procedures and evacuation routes of buildings in which you live or use frequently.

Be aware of what is going on around you at all times. Awareness is a proven method for increased personal safety.

Avoid walking around campus alone after dark and normal university hours. Arrange a buddy system with a roommate, friend or study partner.

Always let someone know where you will be and when you plan on returning.

Practice caution and common sense not only on campus, but around Savannah as well.

Always be aware of your surroundings. Walk confidently and at a steady pace.

Keeping you safe…

Housing safety walks are conducted three times per weeknight and four times every 24 hours during the weekend.

Eight emergency call boxes, which automatically dial campus safety, are located throughout the campus. Click here to view the call box locations.

University Housing maintains one professional staff member and a student community assistant on duty at all times after office hours. Students can reach them on a cell phone.

A task force has been established with Fire Department personnel and members of the University Police to improve communications and relations.

University Police has assigned one officer to each residence hall to serve as a liaison. Students are able to contact their officer by cell or email.

Emergency Response Quick Reference Guide

This reference guide is intended as a quick, hands-on list of procedures to be followed in specific emergency situations.

Purpose
The purpose of this reference guide is to provide guidelines to assist persons in dealing with specific emergencies on campus. The guidelines are intended to better enable the university community in protecting life and property and minimizing the damage caused by emergency situations, as well as to promote awareness in responding to emergencies. This guide complements the AASU Emergency Operations Plan and the AASU Emergency Response Procedures Handbook for Faculty and Staff. The guidelines also apply to the Armstrong Center and AASU departments in the Savannah Mall.

Students
Every student should familiarize themselves with the emergency procedures and evacuation routes in buildings they live in or use frequently. Students must be prepared to assess situations quickly but thoroughly, and use common sense in determining a course of action. They should evacuate assembly areas in an orderly manner when an alarm sounds or when directed to do so by emergency personnel.

Faculty and Staff
Every member of the faculty and staff should read and understand the university emergency plans and familiarize themselves with their emergency procedures and evacuation routes. Employees must be prepared to assess situations quickly but thoroughly, and use common sense in determining a course of action. They should follow emergency plan procedures to report fire or other emergencies that require immediate attention, and evacuate in an orderly manner. Faculty members are seen as leaders by students and should be prepared to direct their students to evacuate campus buildings in the event of an emergency when necessary.

Building Coordinator
Each building coordinator may be responsible for developing a building emergency plan. In the event of an emergency, the building coordinator may be asked to assist in coordinating a safe evacuation. The building coordinator may act as the liaison to the EOC.

BLAST
AASU has in place BLAST, an emergency communication system designed to send vital messages to individuals’ designated emergency phone numbers and e-mail addresses in the event of a disruption of normal campus operations or in the case of an emergency. For more information about BLAST, and the procedures for faculty, staff and enrolled students to update their BLAST information,click here. The AASU University Police Department is responsible for BLAST and for testing and evaluating this emergency system.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

Power Outage
A major power outage is defined as power not being available to more than one building on campus. A minor power outage is defined as when a building or a part of a building has lost power. If you notice a power outage, report that outage to university police by calling 43333 or 912.344.3333.

Fire
If you find a fire, pull the nearest fire alarm and call 43333 or 911. Use fire extinguishers only if the fire is small (waste basket size), and you feel comfortable using the extinguisher.
To use the extinguisher:

Pull the pin.

Aim nozzle at base of fire.

Squeeze handle and spray in side-to-side motion.

Fire Emergency Response
In the event of fire alarm activation, all university personnel will immediately evacuate the building unless otherwise directed by authorized personnel. DO NOT use elevators in the event of fire.

Evacuate buildings immediately, using designated routes and exits.

Evacuation should be conducted in a quiet, orderly fashion, with no running or talking, to minimize confusion and allow for changes of orders to be heard.

When exiting a room, always use the back of your hand to test the door for heat. If the door is hot, do not open it. Change direction and find another exit.

Use stairways to evacuate. Do not use elevators.

Special care should be taken to assist disabled individuals in evacuating.

In a fire emergency, standard evacuation procedures should be followed:

If time permits, windows should be closed by a designated person.

The last person to leave the room should close the door.

University Police officers should go immediately to stations to guard doors and assist with evacuation and crowd control.

Smoke is the greatest danger in a fire, so be prepared to stay near the floor where the air will be less toxic. If necessary, crawl to exit.

If trapped on a second story or higher, hang an article of clothing out of the window to attract attention of bystanders or emergency personnel. IF WINDOWS ARE CLOSED, DO NOT OPEN A WINDOW UNLESS YOU NEED TO IN ORDER TO ESCAPE. OXYGEN CAN FUEL THE FIRE. Close doors and place material under them to prevent smoke from coming in. Anyone trapped in the room should remain close to the floor to avoid smoke.

If another person is on fire, yell: STOP – DROP – ROLL.

If you are on fire, STOP – DROP – ROLL.

During the evacuation, direct crowds away from fire hydrants, roadways and clear sidewalks immediately adjacent to the building. Ask bystanders to assist in watching windows, doorways, etc., for persons who may be trapped inside.

Hurricane Response Plan (abbreviated)
NOTE: The university will close when Chatham Emergency Management Agency announces “Voluntary Evacuation of the Islands.” When the university is closing, all personnel should take time to record on their voice mails the following message:
“The university is closed due to Hurricane ______.
For information concerning Armstrong Atlantic’s reopening, please check Savannah broadcast media or call 912.344.2500.” Students: Please check the student affairs web page for information on hurricane preparedness and evacuation.

Hurricane Watch– Conditions are favorable for some form of severe weather or other natural disaster to occur. Precautionary measures should be taken at this time.

Hurricane Warning – Severe weather or other forms of natural disasters actually pose an immediate threat to the area. Quick action to protect oneself is essential.

The University Police Department will begin assisting personnel in leaving the campus and checking each building to make certain that it is empty and secure. When the decision is made by the president to close the campus, if the storm is classified as 1 or 2, all students and personnel, with the exception of University Police officers, must vacate. Storms classified as levels 3, 4, or 5 require total evacuation.

Under no circumstance will any students be allowed to remain in campus residence halls.

For students/employees with no other means of transportation, some CAT bus routes will operate on a schedule announced after Warning and Mandatory-Full Evacuation orders are issued. Evacuees will be transported by CAT to the Savannah Civic Center to board school buses for transport to inland shelters.

Tornado Response Plan
Tornado Watch– is issued when weather conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms that are capable of producing tornadoes. A tornado watch therefore implies that it is also a severe thunderstorm watch. A tornado watch must not be confused with a tornado warning.

Be particularly alert for the sound of roaring winds and/or large hail.

Because of the large numbers of people on campus, dismissing classes is not recommended.

Tornado Warning– is an alert issued by government weather services to warn an area that a tornado may be imminent. It can be issued after either a tornado or funnel cloud has already been spotted, or if there are radar indications that a tornado may be possible.

Be particularly alert for the sound of roaring winds and/or large hail.
Because of the large numbers of people on campus, dismissing classes is not recommended.

University Police will announce the warning either with bullhorns or through the BLAST emergency communications system.

Individuals should move off streets and inside a building with doors shut and windows down.

Tornado Emergency – is issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when a large, violent tornado is expected to impact a populated area. Since information about the tornado and its exact path is often ascertained after the initial tornado warning is issued, this designation is usually added to the Severe Weather Statement (SVS) that is used to follow-up a tornado warning.

Be particularly alert for the sound of roaring winds and/or large hail.

University Police will announce the warning either with bullhorns or through the BLAST emergency communications system.

Individuals outside immediately move off streets and inside a building with doors shut and windows down.

Faculty, staff, and students in trailers or modular buildings on campus immediately vacate buildings and go to permanent structures.

Those in permanent structures close doors, interior and exterior, and move to interior room or hallway on lowest floor. Seek refuge in doorway, interior hallway, under desk or table, on lowest floor of the building.
Stay away from windows and exterior doors.

If outdoors and unable to get to shelter, seek ditch or depression in the ground and lie flat on the ground. Caution: Avoid power or utility poles as they may be energized. Be aware of potential for flooding. Use arms to protect head and neck.

Stay out of automobiles. If caught in a vehicle, get out of the car and take shelter in a nearby building. If shelter is not available, lie in a ditch or crouch near a strong building. Be aware of potential for flooding.

Tornado: Classroom Response
When the Tornado Emergency is received, if there is sufficient time to take shelter:

Evacuate classrooms into hallways, restrooms and away from windows and exterior doors quickly, quietly and orderly.

Professors should be the last out of the room and check to make certain that all students have evacuated.

Special care should be taken to assist disabled students in evacuating.

Persons should take position for greatest safety by crouching on knees, head down with hands locked at back of neck and should use anything available to protect their heads.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD PERSONS GO OUTSIDE!
Flood Emergency Response
In the event that students and staff are unable to leave campus because of flash flooding or rising water, all personnel should move to the second floors of classroom buildings.

Natural Gas Leaks
Natural gas leaks are rare occurrences but nevertheless are extremely dangerous. Natural gas leaks are identified by the smell of rotten eggs or a hissing sound.
In the event of a natural gas leak:

Do not turn lights on or use telephones or fax machines.

Evacuate the building.

From another location, contact Plant Operations, 912.344.2545

If a leak occurs after 5 p.m., call University Police, 912.344.3333

Remain outside building until authorities allow reentry.

Hazardous Materials
Any spillage of a hazardous chemical or radioactive material will be reported to University Police immediately, 912.344.3333.

Evacuate affected site immediately. Do not walk on or touch any spilled substance. Try to stay upstream, uphill and upwind of accident.

Cover mouth with cloth while leaving the area. From another location, contact Plant Operations, 912.344.2545.

If spill occurs after 5 p.m., call University Police, 912.344.3333.

Do not reenter area for any reason. Remain outside affected area until authorities allow reentry.

Violent or Criminal Behavior

In the event of violent, hostile, or criminal behavior, leave the immediate area if possible, and direct others to do so.

Immediately contact the University Police Department, 912.344.3333. Dial 43333 from a campus phone or from any emergency call boxes around campus.

Tell dispatcher your name, location, telephone number and details of what is happening.

If the offender has weapons or is suspected of having weapons, take cover immediately using all available concealment. Close and lock doors when possible to separate yourself and others from any armed offender.

Note: The University Police Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is a state police agency with the same arrest powers as any other state agency or city and county police agency. Its jurisdiction is Board of Regents property and 500 yards beyond BOR property.

Workplace Violence Prevention

Be aware of what is going on around you at all times. Awareness is a proven method for increased personal safety.

Tell your supervisor/instructor when you notice unusual or suspicious behavior.

Refer employees exhibiting inappropriate behavior to Human Resources, 912.344.2587.

Refer students exhibiting inappropriate behavior to Student Affairs, 912.344.2582 or AASU Counseling Center, 912.344.2560.

Do not hesitate to call University Police, 43333 for help.

Hostage Situation
If taken hostage, or if you witness another person being taken hostage:

If possible, call University Police at 43333 or 912.344.3333. Supply as many details as possible including number of persons involved, description, weapons, etc.

Observe captors; try to memorize physical traits, voice patterns, clothing or other details.

Do what you are told without argument. Avoid appearing hostile.

Do not attempt to negotiate or argue.

Do your best to appear calm, and try to get others to remain calm. Tell them to do what they are told.

Try to maintain eye contact with the hostage taker at all times.

Do not make sudden moves. If you must go to bathroom/need medications/first aid, ask your captors.

Displaying some fear may work to your advantage.

If forced to present terrorist demands to authorities, state clearly that the demands are from your captors. Avoid making a plea on your own behalf.

Try to stay low to the ground or behind cover from windows or doors, if possible.

DO NOT attempt escape unless there is an extremely good chance of survival.

Be prepared for evasive action in the event the police make entry. Often they will shout instructions. Follow them immediately.

Bomb Threat Emergency Response
If you are the person receiving a bomb threat via telephone, remain calm and talk to the person as long as you can.

All receptionists, administrative assistants and other personnel who typically answer telephones at AASU should keep a “bomb threat notification card” in their desks. (See the AASU Emergency Response Procedures Handbook for Faculty and Staff for more detail.) Wave the bomb threat notification card in the air to get the attention of someone in the area. Give the card to the first person to respond to you. The card gives a complete description of what is taking place and the procedures to follow. The AASU Emergency Response Procedures Handbook for Faculty and Staff covers this issue in detail. The person receiving the call should try to obtain as much information as possible. Listen to what the caller is saying and do not interrupt. Take down the entire message. If possible, try to keep the caller on the line and try to gather further information.
If you receive a bomb threat, CONTACT UNIVERSITY POLICE AT 43333 FROM ANY CAMPUS PHONE OR 912.344.3333.

Suspicious Packages/Mail
All staff and faculty are required to immediately report any suspicious packages or objects found on campus to the University Police, 912.344.3333. Possible warning signs:

Wiring

Noise coming from the envelope or package

Weight of the package or letter is odd for its size

Liquid or powder leaking

Chemical odor or odd stains present

Excessive packaging

In the event of a suspicious package/mail:

Do not handle it.

If you suspect that the package could be explosive, evacuate the area and call University Police, 912.344.3333, from a secure location.

Avoid the use of radios and cell phones near any suspicious envelope or package. Radio waves can detonate an explosive device.

If the letter or package has already been opened and powder or other substance has spilled from the package or letter, do not clean it up. Leave it where it is, evacuate the area, and call University Police, 912.344.3333.

If someone opening a suspicious package is covered with a possible chemical agent, the contaminated individual should evacuate to an isolated area, away from other personnel who were not exposed.

Serious Health Concerns
A growing concern among students and faculty alike is the increase in infectious diseases such as meningitis. Common symptoms are: stiff neck, severe headache, high fever, sensitivity to light, sleepiness, confusion and seizures. Blood infections may cause fever and rash. For immediate concerns regarding serious health issues, call the AASU Student Health Center, 912.961.5726; or the Chatham County Health Department and Immunization Clinic, 912.356.2441.

For questions or concerns regarding students with disabilities, call Disability Services, 912.344.2744.

Civil Disturbances
Most campus demonstrations are peaceful and people not involved should attempt to carry on business as usual. Avoid provoking or obstructing demonstrators. Should a disturbance occur, call the University Police at 43333 or 912.344.3333.

If a disturbance seems to threaten the occupants of the building, report it immediately to the University Police and take the following actions:

Alert all persons in the area of the situation.

If necessary to evacuate, follow directions from police.

Possession of Firearms or Other Weapons
The Georgia Criminal Code, Section 16-11-127.1, makes it a felony to possess a weapon in, on or within 1,000 feet of the campus. “Weapon” means and includes all firearms, switchblade knives and all knives having a blade of two or more inches, martial arts devices, clubs or other bludgeon-type instruments, stun guns or tasers. This policy excludes classroom work authorized by the teacher and does not apply to sports equipment, law enforcement training courses or military training programs. The provisions of this code do not apply to duly authorized personnel.

H1N1 Virus: General Information

Seasonal Flu Vaccines Now Available

Additional Doses of H1N1 Will be Available

Remaining Doses of H1N1 Vaccine Will be Administered Nov. 18

H1N1 Vaccine Available Nov. 17

H1N1 Vaccine Available Nov. 12

Limited Doses of H1N1 Vaccine Available for Faculty, Staff and Students in High-Risk Groups

November 11, 2009

A limited number of the H1N1 vaccine will be available at no cost on Wednesday, November 11 to Armstrong Atlantic State University students, faculty and staff in high-risk groups.

Those high-risk groups are defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as:

• Pregnant women
• People living with or caring for infants less than 6 months old
• All people from 6 months to 24 years of age
• People aged 25 through 64 years with medical conditions that put them at risk for flu-related complications. Those complications include chronic pulmonary disease, asthma, cardiovascular disease, and renal, hepatic, neurologic/neuromuscular, hematologic or metabolic disorders including diabetes or immunosuppression.

The vaccine will be administered in the College of Health Professions Dean’s Conference Room, Ashmore Hall 114, at the following times:

Wednesday, November 11 from 9 a.m. – noon and from 1-4 p.m.

Donations are accepted. All proceeds will benefit the AASU Student Nurses Association.

For further information, call 912.344.2565 or visit the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov.

Limited Amounts of the H1N1 Vaccine Have Been Received

November 7, 2009
The College of Health Professions (CHP) has received an initial shipment of limited amounts of the H1N1 injection vaccine. In keeping with CDC and Coastal Health Department recommendations, the vaccine is being offered to healthcare providers, including CHP faculty and students, emergency services workers, pregnant women, and parents and caregivers of infants 6 months of age and younger.

Doses of the vaccine that remain available will be offered to students, faculty, staff and other members of the university community in high-risk groups over the next few days. Additional updates on the availability of the H1N1 vaccine will be posted on this site and emailed to the campus on November 9.
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Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to get BOTH vaccines. For updates and availability of H1N1 vaccines, check the website: http://www.armstrong.edu/About/offices_and_administration/about_h1n1_information_for_students.

Armstrong Atlantic State University officials continue to monitor the campus for the spread of the H1N1 virus. The virus is typically spread from person to person when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Seasonal influenza and the H1N1 influenza have similar symptoms, including fever, sore throat, muscle aches, cough runny nose and fatigue. Persons who contract H1N1 flu may only experience a fever of 100 degrees instead of the typically high fever associated with seasonal flu. Other symptoms that may be present with the H1N1 flu include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

AASU is following the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for Institutions of Higher Education and the guidance of the Coastal Health District. These guidelines note that institutions of higher education may act as a “point of spread,” yet they also “recognize the need to balance risks of illness among faculty, students, and staff with the benefits of keeping students in classes.” Officials are not currently recommending that institutions close or cancel classes or other large gatherings. We will update the university community should the public health recommendations and guidance change.

To reduce the impact of influenza illness, all members of the university community are advised to take the following measures:

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw the used tissue in the trash.

Wash your hands often with soap and water or use alcohol-based cleaners, especially after you cough or sneeze. Use your paper towel to turn off the water, and again when touching the door handle to exit a restroom.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Avoid close contact (within 6 feet) with others who are sick.

Get the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine when available.

Anyone who develops flu symptoms should immediately contact a health care provider. If you have flu-like illness, remain at home and away from other people unless advised to go to the doctor’s office or Student Health Center. Guidelines from the CDC state that individuals who present these symptoms should remain isolated until at least 24 hours after the fever has passed without the use of fever reducers.

Additional information about the pandemic flu may be found at:

http://www.gachd.org/counties/chatham_county_health_departme.php

http://health.state.ga.us/

http://www.cdc.gov

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Located in Hinesville, Georgia, the AASU Liberty Center satellite campus serves
Liberty and surrounding counties as well as the military and their families at Fort Stewart.

From Savannah, take I-95 S/GA-405 S towards BRUNSWICK.

Take the US-17/COASTAL HWY exit, EXIT 87.

Turn LEFT onto US-17 S/COASTAL HWY/GA-25 S.

Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto GA-196 W/FLEMING STATION RD.

Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US-84/E OGLETHORPE HWY/GA-196/GA-38.

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Armstrong Atlantic State University—Strategic Plan 2007

Leadership through academic excellence in the arts and humanities, sciences and technology, health professions, and teacher education

Goal 1: Renew Armstrong Atlantic State University’s commitment to excellence in education.
Rationale: To provide an educational environment that facilitates the development of students into knowledgeable, ethical, thoughtful, responsible, and creative citizens.

Strategies:

Enhance and develop programs that emphasize critical reading, informed analysis, problem solving, written and oral communication, and other intellectual skills needed for leadership as citizens and professionals.
Expect and support the intellectual vitality of the faculty as teachers, scholars, advisors and mentors.
Assure student success as measured by student learning outcomes, academic achievement and readiness to contribute to a competitive global society.
Assure that academic programs are relevant and appropriate to emerging higher education needs and knowledge-based workforce demands in a dynamic, interdependent society.
Ensure that systematic and responsive student services are provided from the point of recruitment through graduation and continuing education.

Goal 2: Establish Armstrong Atlantic State University as a leadership institution and a dynamic partner in advancing the success of the coastal region.
Rationale: To cultivate, sustain, and expand relationships to encourage academic leadership, economic and community development, and achievement of the mutual goals of the university and its regional partners.

Strategies:

Forge strategic alliances that strengthen and expand existing programs, support student learning, foster economic development, and promote regional leadership.
Anticipate emerging knowledge-based workforce needs of the region and develop flexible, responsive and accessible academic programs, research centers, and community partnerships.
Communicate the university’s mission, aspirations, goals, plans, and actions, through clear, focused and consistent messages to internal and external constituencies.
Diversify and increase resources, achieving a mix of foundation, individual, corporate and government funds to support the mission of the university.

Goal 3: Enhance the quality of life for all members of the university community and cultivate traditions.
Rationale: To create a culture that inspires commitment to achievement of the goals of the university, supports leadership opportunities for students, faculty, and staff, encourages development of a diverse community of learners, and celebrates the unique traditions of Armstrong Atlantic State University.

Strategies:

Enhance the student academic and extracurricular experiences for all students, both traditional and non-traditional, within a safe, welcoming, interactive, and supportive environment.
Support the quality of life of employees through appropriate compensation, recognition, professional development, opportunities for leadership, and participatory governance.
Develop and support the corps of instruction to increase the number of tenure track faculty and maintain highly qualified part-time faculty to provide excellent teaching, scholarship, service, and faculty governance.
Cultivate diversity, multi-ethnic participation, and international opportunities to promote understandings of cultural differences.
Share and celebrate Armstrong’s history, traditions, vision, and spirit to encourage loyalty and pride among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community.

Goal 4: To achieve effectiveness and efficiency through intentionality in decision making, resource allocation, and assessment.
Rationale: To optimize the use of university resources through strategic allocations, data-driven decisions, and systematic assessment.

Strategies:

Establish a system of operations that assures transparent, accurate and open communication of processes and decisions related to budget, planning and capital development.
Develop systematic assessment within each division to ensure that measurable goals are established, reviewed, and used for on-going improvement and allocation of resources.
Align university resources to create a comprehensive and collaborative framework for the recruitment, retention, academic success, and personal development of all students.
Assure efficiency in operations through conservation of resources, preparedness for safety and security, and optimization of current technologies.

Planning & Assessment

Strategic Plan
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Contact

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Biography

Dr. Linda M. Bleicken
President of Armstrong Atlantic State University

Dr. Linda M. Bleicken joins Armstrong Atlantic State University after serving at Georgia Southern University for 19 years. She becomes the seventh AASU president and the first woman to lead the institution since the establishment of Armstrong Junior College in 1935.

A woman with deep roots in Iowa farm country, Bleicken began her career at Georgia Southern as an assistant professor of management in 1990. Over the following years she would serve as acting chair of the department of management, associate dean of the College of Business Administration, vice president for student affairs, acting provost and vice president for academic affairs and lastly provost, a position she held since 2005.

A marketing major from Georgia State University who graduated magna cum laude,
Bleicken’s experiences in the business arena include a foray into real estate in Atlanta as owner and manager of residential properties and serving as a sales representative for Innerface International. She also spent two years in marketing research for BellSouth and Brittain Associates, both in Atlanta.

It was her experiences in marketing research that led her back to higher education. In 1987, she chose to continue her education in a university campus, this time as a teaching instructor at her alma mater, Georgia State University. Three years later she earned her academic credentials, a master’s and Ph.D. in management, once again from Georgia State.

A long-time resident of Savannah—she commuted to Georgia Southern all those years—Bleicken knows and cares deeply about Savannah and the Coastal Georgia region. She has served on the Ossabaw Island Foundation Board since 2007 and been involved with the Savannah Downtown Neighborhood Association.

As the new leader of AASU, Bleicken has strong ideas that will guide the future of the university. At the top of her agenda are to continue AASU’s tradition of anticipating and meeting the region’s workforce needs and elevating the level of student success. Over the coming years, she sees AASU enhancing partnerships with area businesses, education, and healthcare providers to build great opportunities for the citizens of the region.

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Hotel/Motel Accommodations

The lodging listed below is within a short drive of campus. For a listing that also includes hotels in downtown Savannah, click here or visit http://www.savannah.com/.

Country Inn & Suites - Gateway

17009 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA
912.921.1940

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Midtown

7576 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA
912.692.0404

Days Inn Oglethorpe Mall

114 Mall Blvd., Savannah, GA
912.352.4455

Days Inn Southside

11750 Abercorn Street., Savannah, GA
912.927.7720

Hampton Inn & Suites - Gateway

591 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah, GA
912.921.1515

Homewood Suites by Hilton

5820 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA
912.353.8500

Red Roof Inn & Suites Gateway

405 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah, GA
912.920.3535

Residence Inn by Marriott

5710 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA
912.356.3266

SpringHill Suites by Marriott

11317 Abercorn Street Ext., Savannah, GA
912.920.3787

Suburban Extended Stay Hotel

10614 Abercorn Street Ext, Savannah, GA
912.920.7700

Towne Place Suites by Marriott

11309 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA
912.920.9080

About AASU

	President's Welcome Dr. Linda Bleicken became the first female president of Armstrong Atlantic State University on July 1, 2009. See her welcome to the campus and community.

	Armstrong Facts Get details and insights on AASU’s rich history of growth and contributions to the economic prosperity of Coastal Georgia. Learn more about the campus and surrounding communities. Check out our slideshow and video gallery for an inside view.

	Visit AASU Whether you are planning a campus visit, attending a Pirate Preview Open House, or touring our renowned arboretum, this is the place to start your trip.

	News & Events This is action central with calendars from across campus including arts, academics and student affairs. Media, your contacts are here, as well as our extensive Experts Guide.

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	Administration & Offices Get an overview of AASU leadership and governance. You can also find connections across campus in our A – Z Directory.

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Get the latest information on the H1N1 virus.

BLAST Emergency Communication System
AASU has in place BLAST, an emergency communication system designed to send vital messages to students and employees via phone and email in the event of a disruption of normal campus operations or in the case of an emergency.

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Foundation Board

The Armstrong Atlantic State University Foundation, Inc

The Armstrong Atlantic State University Foundation, Inc. is the legal entity designated to receive charitable contributions on behalf of Armstrong Atlantic State University. The foundation is a non-profit Georgia Corporation and is exempt from federal income taxation under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation's purpose is to acquire and administer funds and gifts for the support of the university and its programs. The officers and board of directors regulate and supervise the activities of the foundation.

Net assets of the foundation, held in unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted accounts, total $6,089,132 as of March 31, 2009. The foundation provides more than $300,000 annually to enhance academics and service programs of the university.

Executive Officers

President	Linda M. Bleicken, Armstrong Atlantic State University
Chair	Ann R. Purcell, Radiation Therapy Associates, PC
Executive Vice President	Michael Donahue, Armstrong Atlantic State University
Vice Chair	John Helmken, The Savannah Bank
Secretary	Bill Cathcart, WTOC-TV
Treasurer	Tammy Cox-Stokes, Chatham County Recorder’s Court

Trustees

Linda Barker, RE/MAX Savannah
James Benton, M.D.
Mark Clayton, Coastal Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, P.C.
Iris Mack Dayoub, Alpha Financial Management
Helen Downing, Community Leader
Raymond Gaster, Gaster Lumber & Hardware, Inc.
Matt Gignilliat, Georgia Power
Cathy Hill, Georgia Power
Sandy Jones, City of Savannah – Human Resources
Dorothy Kingery, The Mercer Williams House Museum and Carriage House Shop
John Mamalakis, Program Administrator Specialists, Inc
Charles McMillan, McMillian & Associates
Diana Morrison, Advertising Specialty Services
David Paddison, Seacrest Partners
Karen Panzitta, Breast Imaging of Savannah, LLC
Billy Ray, Jr. D.D.S.
Camille Russo, AT&T
Bert Tenenbaum, Chatham Steel Corporation
Mary Vernick, Community Leader
Linda Zoller, Community Leader

Trustees (Ex-officio)

Tamer Amer, President, AASU Student Government Association
Linda M. Bleicken, Armstrong Atlantic State University
Michael E. Donahue, Armstrong Atlantic State University
Sandy Jones, City of Savannah – Human Resources
Irving Victor, M.D., Chair, Armstrong Commission

Educational Properties Foundation, Inc. (EPFI) Officers

President	Linda M. Bleicken, Armstrong Atlantic State University
Chair	Don L. Waters, Brasseler, USA
Immediate Past Chair	Brian R. Foster, First Chatham Bank
Vice Chair	Jerry Barton, Sea Island Bank
Secretary/Treasurer	Connie Farmer Ray, Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners
Assistant Secretary	Tom Cullen, HunterMaclean
Executive Trustee	Michael Donahue, Armstrong Atlantic State University
Trustee	Drew Ernst, HunterMaclean
Trustee	Raymond Gaster Gaster Lumber and Hardware, Inc.
Trustee	Paul Hinchey, St. Joseph’s/Candler
Trustee	Cliff McCurry, Seacrest Partners
Trustee	Ann R. Purcell, Radiation Therapy Associates, PC

Vision Statement

Leadership through academic excellence in the arts and humanities, sciences and technology, health professions, and teacher education.

The University and the Community

Armstrong Atlantic State University was founded in 1935 to enhance higher educational opportunities in the community. The foundation of the institution, then as now, was a firm commitment to the ideals of a liberal education. Throughout its history, Armstrong Atlantic has shared its creative, scholarly, technical, and leadership expertise with individuals and organizations throughout southeast Georgia, and has been designated as a regional health professions education center. AASU offers more than 75 undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, and pre-professional programs in the areas of arts, sciences, humanities, social sciences, education, health professions, computer science, and information technology. The university today serves a diverse student body of nearly 7,000. Forty-five percent are from the Savannah-Chatham County area. Others come from throughout Georgia, the nation, and more than 60 countries.

Mission Statement

As a unit of the University System of Georgia, Armstrong Atlantic State University is committed to the following:

Educating students in the liberal arts tradition through quality programs in the arts and sciences, teacher education, health professions, and computing and technology;
Providing students with intellectual challenges, professional experiences, and extracurricular activities that prepare them for citizenship, leadership, career success, and a lifelong passion for learning;
Advancing teaching, scholarship, creative endeavors, and service to the community by supporting the collaborative initiatives of students, faculty and staff.

Executive Council

Responsible for overall management and business activities of the university, the president appoints a number of officers to assist in the performance of these duties.

Dr. Michael Donahue
Vice President for External Affairs
912.344.2541

Dr. Ellen Whitford
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty
912.344.2589

David Carson
Vice President for Business and Finance
912.344.2516

Dr. Vicki McNeil
Vice President for Student Affairs
912.344.2582

John McGuthry
Chief Information Officer
912.344.2888

Dr. Bill Megathlin
Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives
912.344.2516

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University Administration

One of the strengths of AASU is that impressive leaders are found throughout the university. We embrace university-wide leadership, encouraging faculty and staff to engage in entrepreneurship, innovative thinking and creative actions that continusouly move the university forward collaboratively and strategically in keeping with our vision and mission.

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Inaugural Address

Thomas Z. Jones, President
Armstrong Atlantic State University
October 12, 2001

The Joy of the Journey

Regent Martin NeSmith, Ms. Harriet Konter, Mr. Steve Green, Ms. Amy Massey, Mr. Michael Pullen, and Dr. Chuck Shipley. I thank you for those warm greetings and your counsel.

President Brown, thank you for your presentation and kind words. Frank Brown and I have been close professional and personal friends since we first met in 1988. Frank, I want to thank you for selecting me to serve as Columbus State's chief academic officer, and affording me the opportunity to serve and learn from you.

To Chancellor Portch and members of the Board of Regents, I want to express my appreciation to you for providing me the opportunity to serve as the sixth president of Armstrong Atlantic State University. I am truly humbled by this special honor.

When Chancellor Portch introduced me to the faculty, staff, and students over a year ago, he indicated that during the search and screening process he discovered two things about me. First, I tell bad jokes and second, my tie selection left much to be desired. Well, chancellor, since my arrival, you will be pleased to learn that my jokes have not improved, but my taste in ties has improved significantly thanks to gifts I have received from my administrative colleagues here at Armstrong.

Special thanks go to Dr. Joe Buck, chair of the inauguration committee, and to the faculty, staff, and student members of the committee for their tireless work in preparing for this special day. I very much appreciate your efforts! Please take some time to review the names of these individuals in your program. Also, I want to extend a special thanks to Professor Susan White and her group for the beautiful floral arrangements on the stage.

I also wish to thank the Armstrong Atlantic State University Army ROTC for its presentation of the colors; the Brass Ensemble, directed by Professor Mark Johnson, for our instrumental music; and the AASU Singers, who you will have the pleasure of hearing after my comments. The AASU Singers are directed by Professor Scott Buchanan.

Special appreciation goes to the members of our family: our son Matt and his wife, Hillary, our son Mike, my brother- and sister-in-law, Jack and Roselyn Flanigan, Mr. and Mrs. John Tennet. I also wish to thank my good friends and former colleagues from West Virginia University Institute of Technology and Columbus State University who are with us today. And most importantly, a very, very special thank you goes to Joyce, my wife and the love of my life for the past thirty-one years. Thank you for your love and patience.

Introduction

Distinguished delegates, Armstrong Atlantic faculty, staff, students, and friends: I am so pleased you are present on this day of celebration for the Armstrong Atlantic State University community, and for Joyce and me.

Cicero said, "Brevity is a great charm of eloquence." If true, then at least a portion of this quote will be fulfilled by me today . . . the brevity portion.

In fact, while preparing for today, my research brought me to an analysis of U.S. Presidential Inaugural Addresses. I noted with interest, the longest inaugural address was delivered by William Henry Harrison in 1841. It had 210 sentences consisting of 8,428 words. That's about thirty-five typed pages in length. The shortest address was delivered by George Washington in 1793, at his second inauguration. It consisted of four sentences with a total of 135 words, less than a page in length. I doubt that I can outdo George Washington, but I promise to do much better than President Harrison.

Last week, on AASU Day, we celebrated the start of the sixty-seventh year of Armstrong Atlantic State University. Earlier this week we commemorated the rich history of Armstrong Atlantic with a tree planting ceremony in recognition of the five distinguished presidents who guided this university during its first sixty-five years. There is much to learn from those who came before us; past presidents, faculty, staff, alumni, and community leaders. These individuals helped to transform Armstrong Atlantic into the quality institution it is today.

Last November, I had the opportunity to speak to our campus community. My comments focused on "AASU: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow." Today, I want to follow up on this theme and share with all in attendance the excitement I feel for this institution.

You may be asking why the topics "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow?" Well, I believe to fully understand where we are going, we must have an appreciation of where we have been and where we are. Or as Confucius wrote, "Study the past if you would divine the future."

The Past

Every journey has a beginning with its milestones, its ups and downs, and its good companions along the way. Armstrong Atlantic's journey began some sixty-six years ago, in 1935, when Armstrong Memorial Junior College was founded.

There were many good companions to champion the idea of a "city college" for Savannah, and to nurture it in the early days. To name but a few: Mayor Thomas Gamble, who I am told, was a small man in stature, but big in energy and persistence. Around him stood civic-minded individuals of the community: the generous family of George F. Armstrong; the supportive newspaper of Herschel V. Jenkins; the financial gifts of Mills B. Lane; Union Camp and other local business interests. But most importantly, there stood the parents, the sons and daughters, the families of Savannah and beyond who welcomed Armstrong as a new educational opportunity for their community.

Since its founding, the institution has had a joyous journey, albeit sometimes a challenging one. It has had several different names, and it has expanded in size and scope. Now sons and daughters come to the university from more distant places, throughout the country and around the world.

The Present

Today, as throughout its past, Armstrong Atlantic State University enjoys an excellent reputation - a reputation that extends well beyond Savannah and Coastal Georgia.

Yet, it is important that we never forget that the university's real strengths and measures of quality are in its people - a well credentialed and talented faculty, a dedicated staff, a diverse and serious student body, a loyal alumni, and a corps of supportive community leaders and friends. All have devoted considerable energy, time, and talent in nurturing this institution. It is the people who have established Armstrong Atlantic State University as an institution that contributes significantly to the educational, cultural, and social advancement of Savannah, Coastal Georgia, and well beyond.

During this past year, the university community spent a considerable amount of time in self-reflection and assessment on what we are and what we aspire to become. The outcome of these efforts resulted in the development of a new strategic plan for the university. With this plan, we now have a well-defined road map for our future travels - one which will allow us to chart a clear course. In short, a plan linking the richness of yesterday's history to today's institutional assets in order to better address tomorrow's opportunities.

First, our plan clearly reaffirms the university's commitment to its historic roots - a commitment to its "Core Values" - access to quality programs in an environment that stimulates the intellectual growth and leadership potential of each student it serves.

In this regard, we will continue to enhance student learning by supporting the study of the arts, sciences, and humanities. Liberal arts education will be an integral part of our educational mission! In addition, we will provide special opportunities for our students to learn and grow through participation in the university's Honors Program, in international study, through experiential learning programs, in the performing and fine arts, in athletics, and in many other intellectual and recreational programs.

We will ensure that our students have the opportunity to study and learn in first-class facilities, have access to high quality library collections and information technology resources and services. We will support the scholarly and creative work of our faculty and the development of our staff.

Armstrong Atlantic is committed to expanding its partnerships with other higher education institutions and business interests in our region. The intellectual talents of our faculty, staff, and students will be focused on collaborating with our partners in addressing the educational, research, and service needs of our region. And finally, we will be working with diligence to increase our resource base by diversifying our fund-raising efforts, so that our supporters can continue to invest in this university.

Work on these core tenets is well underway on many fronts.

Second, we have set our course in four "Strategic Directions." Each direction draws on the strengths of our "Core Values," and matches these strengths with the educational needs of our region and state. These four strategic directions, which will define our distinctiveness, are the "Sciences and Technology," "Teacher Education and Preparation," "Health Professions," and "Regional Economic and Community Development."

The first of these strategic directions centers on the "Sciences and Technology." Building on our quality programs and faculty expertise in the physical sciences, life sciences, mathmatical sciences, economic sciences, and computing sciences, along with our partnership roles in the Yamacraw project and the Georgia Tech Regional Engineering Program, Armstrong Atlantic State University's faculty, students, and graduates will be well prepared to assist Savannah and Coastal Georgia business interests with their future workforce, research, and development needs.

Since identifying this strategic mission, just in the past year alone, our chemistry program has received certification by the American Chemical Society. Just a few weeks ago, the chemistry department sponsored the Southeast Regional American Chemical Society meeting with more than 1,100 scientists and students in attendance. Earlier this fall our biology department hosted a national meeting of the American Society of Primatologists with over 300 scientists from around the world in attendance.

We have received full-term renewal of our computer science program accreditation - one of only four such accredited programs in the state of Georgia. And our computer science students just returned from the southeast regional meeting of the Association of Computing Machinery, where they finished first in the programming contest. Beginning in January, we will launch two new degree programs, a Bachelor of Information Technology and a Master of Computer Science.

And finally, freshmen enrollment in the Georgia Tech Regional Engineering Program this past year increased by over forty percent.

These accomplishments are but a sampling of the many dynamic activities being spearheaded by our faculty and students in the sciences and technologies.

The second strategic direction is focused on "Teacher Education and Preparation." Recognized by the Georgia Association of Teacher Educators in 1998 as the "Best College of Education in Georgia," Armstrong's College of Education has historically played a significant role in preparing teachers for our elementary, middle, and high schools. Our faculty continues to develop and deliver unique, high quality programs, provide consultative expertise, and conduct applied research in concert with our K-12 partners.

Evidence of the university's efforts along these lines can be seen in many recent activities. AASU began delivering two new degree programs this fall- a master's degree in adult education and a bachelor's degree in special education. The college launched the Georgia Teacher Alternative Preparation Program this summer, which is an innovative program to transition degree-holding citizens to teaching careers.

Our College of Education, in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting, has developed an online post-baccalaureate certification program in special education for existing teachers, allowing them to become certified without having to leave their home communities.

Other special programs conducted by our College of Education include the award winning Pathways to Teaching Program, the Troops to Teachers Program, our sponsorship of the Southeast Georgia P-16 Council, and our cooperative programs with Savannah State University and Savannah Technical College which provide students at these institutions with the opportunity to become certified teachers in Georgia. Hopefully, in the not too distant future, a partnership with Savannah State University and Georgia Southern University will bring Georgia Southern's doctor of education program to Savannah.

Our third strategic direction is in the "Health Professions." Armstrong Atlantic State University was designated a Regional Health Professions Education Center by the Board of Regents in 1978. For the past twenty-three years the university has taken that charge seriously. Our College of Health Professions offers a broad array of undergraduate and graduate programs. It has established collaborative ventures with many regional health systems and other healthcare providers throughout Coastal Georgia.

For example, just this past year, one of our professors was named the Physical Therapist of the Year by the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia. The college's Master of Public Health program was recently accredited by the Council on Education of Public Health - the first such program in the University System of Georgia to attain this status.

Our Department of Nursing is currently a partner with two of our regional health systems, St. Joseph's/Candler Health System and Memorial Health University Medical Center, to provide a fast-track nursing program, which will nearly double the number of graduates from our B.S.N. program within the next three years. Our radiologic sciences program is the first in the nation to be a web-delivered program.

And, when Savannah is designated a Center of Excellence under the statewide Cancer initiative, rest assured that Armstrong Atlantic State University will be ready to assume an educational leadership role in this effort.

The university's fourth strategic direction is one which will serve to mobilize the tenets of our "Core Values" and the previously mentioned "Strategic Directions." It is the university's intent to be a major facilitator of "Regional Economic and Community Development." By using the assets of this university, its people talent, and its physical facilities, we can have a significant impact on our region's future economic prosperity by providing valuable services to the citizens, businesses, and agencies residing and operating here.

We are making steady progress on this front with the Coastal Empire Economic Monitor published by our Department of Economics, and the recent Intellectual Capital Partnership with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. Involvement, engagement, and the matching of Armstrong's resources to the current and future needs of the region and state are absolutely essential.

The Future

Join me now for a few minutes and let's continue our journey into the future. What can we expect to see for Armstrong Atlantic State University, in nine short years, on its seventy-fifth birthday?

Here is what I see:

I see a university that is serving over 7,000 students; with ten to twelve percent of them living on campus in new student residence suites. Last week we hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on campus for construction of Phase I of our student residence complex. By next fall, we will have nearly 300 students living on the AASU campus. Others may never set foot on campus, but will benefit from our growing distance education programming.

I see a university that continues to embrace its core values by offering a comprehensive array of academic programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities; a university dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning by maintaining a well-qualified and dynamic faculty and a service-oriented, student-centered staff. I see a university that will continue to expand its academic program offerings in conjunction with its strategic directions. And, I see a university actively involved in a variety of collaborative enterprises within our region and beyond.

I see our students attending classes and studying in first-class facilities, a new science center, renovated academic buildings, and a renovated library with a new academic classroom building adjacent to it.

Some of these visions will become reality in the near future. We will begin moving into our new science center later this year. We will begin renovation of Victor, Solms, and Hawes halls next spring. And, we anticipate funding this coming year for renovation of the Lane Library; I may add, with able assistance and support of Regent NeSmith. And, Chancellor Portch, we will be back this coming spring with a request for that 100,000- square-foot academic classroom facility.

I see a university campus that will expand westward, with a presence on both sides of Abercorn Street. On the west campus, I see a large professional continuing education and conference center. The facility will provide educational programming for up to 25,000 citizens each year and a facility that will serve as a host site for regional, national, and international conferences. This facility will also serve as a doorway for Armstrong Atlantic State University to meet and greet our regional partners as we respond to their educational and service needs. The west campus project is on track. Shortly after the start of the new calendar year, we will be releasing a request for proposals in order to select a private sector entity who will develop our west campus.

I see the Armstrong Atlantic campus as a natural arboretum, exhibiting a variety of indigenous species of flora; a place where students of all ages can come to learn and enjoy - a true community resource. Last spring the campus was designated an arboretum based on the existence of nearly 400 different species of flowering plants and shrubs and 100 different species of trees. After today's ceremonies, I invite you to join us in the academic quadrangle for a reception. Please take note of the beautiful centerpiece of this arboretum.

And finally, I see a university that will embrace the "leadership theme." Leadership will permeate every facet of Armstrong Atlantic - its academic programs and its student services activities. The university's goal will be to ensure that every graduate will be well prepared to assume leadership roles within their professions and within the communities they live.

Closing

In closing, allow me to pose four challenging questions relating to this journey into the future. First, will our vision and our aspirations be realized? Second, will we build on our historic legacy and the culture of excellence that characterizes this university? Third, will we continue to dedicate ourselves to enriching the educational experiences of all of our students? And finally, will we enthusiastically and warmly embrace the opportunities for collaboration within our community?

My responses to these challenging questions are simple. Yes, we will realize our vision! Yes, we will continue the culture of excellence for which this university in known! Yes, we will value and expand on our role of excellence in teaching and learning! And yes, we will enthusiastically embrace the role of collaborator!

Today we begin the journey anew; a journey into the future, with enthusiasm and conviction: a journey with many companions and champions in support of Armstrong Atlantic State University. Please join us. Remember, the "joy is in the journey."

October 9, 2009

Dear Armstrong Friends and Community,
Thanks to the outstanding work of our faculty and staff, our fall semester is off to a great start. During my first semester as president of AASU, it has been a pleasure for me to get to know many of the faculty and staff members and to learn of the work that goes on every day on this campus. It has been particularly rewarding to meet many of the students and to hear the inspiring stories of their lives and to learn the many ways in which Armstrong is helping them to fulfill their dreams and aspirations.

There is a great deal of excitement on campus this fall. We are enjoying the largest enrollment in school history: 7,500 students! To meet the needs of these students, we anticipate the completion of two new buildings in 2010. A new $16 million, 60,180 square-foot Student Union will open in the spring. It will become the centerpiece of the campus. Also, a new freshmen residence hall will open in time for the fall semester, bringing the number of students residing on campus to more than 1,400. Both of these new buildings represent “green” additions to the campus.

Let me share just a few of the developments that have occurred on campus during the early part of our fall semester. The AASU Initiative for Civic Engagement (ICE), headed by Professor Jason Tatlock, was inaugurated on Constitution Day, September 17. ICE will provide direction and cohesion to campus community outreach efforts, while building into the curriculum an intellectual awareness of social responsibility. The goal is to help faculty, staff and students form stronger connections with our local community and to understand the importance of public service.

In September, AASU was awarded a $1.5 million grant from the state for an energy conservation project in the Science Center. That project, to be completed over 21 months, is projected to save the university $343,383 per year in energy costs. I want to congratulate David Faircloth, director of plant operations, and his team for spearheading this project. This is one of several steps that we are taking to make AASU a more environmentally friendly campus.

During my first 100 days as president, I have learned the joy of walking around this beautiful campus, in essence a 268-acre arboretum, and meeting faculty, staff and students. Every day I am reminded of this institution’s long history of providing excellent higher education opportunities in our state and of building close relationships that support the growth of the region.

As president of this university, I will continue to focus on priorities that promote student success and continue this institution’s proud tradition of anticipating and meeting the community's education and workforce needs. AASU will continue to strengthen its outreach to the community and to the state as we enhance opportunities for both our students and the citizens of coastal Georgia.

I invite you to learn more about these efforts and to meet our faculty and students by exploring our web site and visiting our campus. Now is a perfect time to walk around our arboretum and get a sense of the beauty of the campus and learn about the work that engages our students, faculty and staff.

Sincerely,
Linda M. Bleicken
President

History of AASU

Armstrong Atlantic State University was founded in 1935 with 175 students as Armstrong Junior College to enhance higher educational opportunities in the community. The foundation of the institution, then as now, was a firm commitment to the ideals of a liberal education.

The city-supported college was housed in the historic Armstrong House, a gift to the city from the family of George F. Armstrong. Over the years, the college occupied six additional buildings downtown near Forsyth Park and Monterey Square. In 1959, as Armstrong College of Savannah, it became a two-year unit of the University System of Georgia. In 1964 the Board of Regents conferred four-year status on Armstrong State College.

In January 1966, the college moved to its present site, a gift from Donald Livingston and the Mills B. Lane Foundation. Eight building were constructed on the campus’ original 250 acres. Additional buildings joined the original structures as Armstrong added professional and graduate programs. In 1993 work began on transforming the grounds into an arboretum.

In 1996, the institution gained state university status and a new name: Armstrong Atlantic State University. AASU today serves more than 7,000 students of all ages. Eighty-six percent come from across Georgia; 12 percent come from other states; and 2 percent come from 84 other nations.

Armstrong in the Community

Since its inception as a city-owned junior college, Armstrong has been a strong partner with its neighbors. Armstrong graduates have taught generations of school children, cared for thousands of patients and helped to keep the community safe. In addition, the university has created a wide variety of courses and degrees to meet the ever-changing needs of business and industry.

From the moment the lights went up on the first Masquers theatrical production, the college has enriched the life of the community through hundreds of cultural offerings from plays and concerts to art gallery exhibits and lectures. The Pirates athletic teams bring excitement and an impressive string of national championships.

A culture of leadership and community service sends AASU students into surrounding localities as volunteers in a variety of civic activities from fund raising to delivering vital assistance to those who need it most.

Armstrong Through the Years

1935	The Alderman of the City of Savannah create Armstrong Junior College. The college is housed downtown in a mansion donated to the city by Lucy Camp Armstrong Moltz and Lucy Armstrong Johnson.
1935	Ernest A. Lowe is appointed the first president, and classes begin in September with 175 students.
1937	Stacy Keach, senior, formed the college’s Savannah Playhouse, the forerunner to the Masquers.

1940	Armstrong was first accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in a report that identified the school as the best junior college accredited that year.
1941	J. Thomas Askew is appointed the second president.
1944	Foreman M. Hawes is appointed the third president.

1959	Armstrong College of Savannah becomes a two-year unit of the University System of Georgia.

1962	The Mills B. Lane Foundation and Donald Livingston donate a new campus site of 250 acres on the south side of Savannah.
1964	The Board of Regents confers four-year college status upon Armstrong. B.A., B.S., and B.B.A. degrees are offered.
1964	Henry L. Ashmore is appointed the fourth president.
1965	The new eight-building campus is completed.
1968	The first baccalaureate degrees are awarded.
1968	Armstrong State College receives notice of accreditation as a senior institution by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

1971	The Board of Regents authorizes Armstrong and Savannah State to offer joint graduate programs leading to the M.B.A. and the M.S. in education.
1978	The Board of Regents designates Armstrong State College as a Regional Health Professions Education Center.

1984	Robert A. Burnett is appointed the fifth president.
1985	Armstrong celebrates its fiftieth anniversary on May 27.
1986	The Regional Criminal Justice Training Center is established on the Armstrong campus.
1986	The Board of Regents approves the offering of selected baccalaureate degrees by Armstrong State College at the Brunswick Center.

1995	The sixtieth anniversary is celebrated with a historic marker at Armstrong House, presidential artwork, inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame, and dedication of the new Armstrong Sports Center.
1996	The institution gains university status and a new name: Armstrong Atlantic State University.
1997	The dedication of University Hall, an 89,000 square-foot classroom and office building and home of the Regional Criminal Justice Training Center, is held.
1998	The Shirley and Philip Solomons Eminent Scholar Chair in Economics is established.
1998	AASU collaborates with other university system institutions to create the Liberty Center, which offers degree programs in Liberty County.
1998	The College of Education is named Best in the State by the Georgia Association of Teacher Educators.
1999	The Georgia Tech Regional Engineering Program is established on the AASU campus.

2000	Thomas Z. Jones is named the sixth president.
2002	The student population exceeds 6,000.
2002	The dedication of the 126,056 square foot Science Center is held.
2002	The university's first student residential community is dedicated.
2002	The Board of Regents approves funding for a new $23 million academic classroom building.
2003	Victor, Hawes and Solms halls are completely renovated and re-dedicated.
2003	The Hispanic Outreach and Leadership at Armstrong Atlantic program (HOLA) is established under a generous grant from the Goizueta Foundation.
2004	The student population exceeds 7,000.
2004	AASU Educational Properties, Inc. purchases 18 acres of land adjacent to the campus for development as academic support space, a Professional and Continuing Education Center, and student residences.
2005	The fourth student residential community is complete.
2006	The Peach Belt Conference gives AASU its inaugural Presidents' Academic Award for 2006-2007.
2006	The Armstrong Center, a conference facility for small to medium groups, is dedicated.
2006	The Student Recreation Center is opened.

2009	Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams win the 2008 NCAA Division II national championships for the second consecutive year.
2009	Construction begins on a new Student Union building and Windward Commons housing community.
2009	AASU graduates its first Doctor of Physical Therapy, awarded in conjunction with the Medical College of Georgia.
2009	Linda M. Bleicken is named the seventh president.

AASU Presidents

Ernest A. Lowe
1935-1941

J. Thomas Askew
1941-1943

Foreman M. Hawes
1943-1964

Henry L. Ashmore
1964-1982

Robert A. Burnett
Acting President 1982-1984
President 1984-1999

Frank A. Butler
Interim President 1999-2000

Thomas Z. Jones
2000-2009

Linda M. Bleicken
2009-

Top 10 Reasons for Choosing AASU

	Small Size, Big Community You don’t want to see your future from the back seat of an auditorium. Here, classes are small and your teachers will know you by name. There are no graduate assistants teaching classes at AASU, only the real thing. It all adds up to a close-knit community of students and teachers working, learning, and exploring a world of opportunities together.

	Location Two words: Savannah. Beach. Located on the Georgia coast, the AASU campus is just 15 minutes from historic downtown Savannah and 25 minutes from Tybee Island beach. Join our annual Beach Bash during Welcome Week. Enjoy shops and pubs along River Street any time of year. Hang out at art festivals or concerts in Forsyth Park, and get your green on every March for one of the country’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. A college town couldn’t get much better than this.

	Degrees and Majors What do you want to be when you grow up? No worries, AASU has more than100 degrees and programs to help you chart your course. All are taught in a hands-on environment by dedicated professors at the top of their field. Our students will be the first to tell you about the quality of AASU academics.

	Affordability AASU provides you with a quality education at a very affordable price. As a member of the University System of Georgia, AASU offers the attractive tuition of a state university with the academic quality and nurturing environment of a smaller private college. It’s an unbeatable combination. The only thing missing is you. Click over to the admission page and we’ll get the conversation started.

	Beautiful Campus Our 268-acre arboretum campus encompasses classic-columned buildings and modern facilities nestled amongst award-winning gardens, wooded and wide open spaces. A state-of-the-art recreation center, lighted tennis courts, and an indoor swimming pool are just some of the amenities students enjoy.

	Excellent On-campus Housing AASU students can live large in apartment-style housing, complete with private bedrooms, kitchens, cable – the works. A new freshman residential community with suite-style housing opens in 2010, and it’s all just a stone’s throw from classes, the rec center, and a brand new student union center also opening in 2010.

	Championships AASU is serious about sports, and our teams have won the hardware to prove it. One of the premier NCAA Division II programs, the Pirates have captured numerous Peach Belt Conference, regional and NCAA National Championships, including back-to-back national titles in Men’s and Women’s Tennis in 2008 and 2009.

	Learning Outside the Classroom Go above and beyond the classroom with study abroad adventures, honors programs and degree-sharing engineering programs with Georgia Tech. You can even share your experiences in the classroom and outside with a group in our Freshman Learning Communities.

	Student Life Served Up Just the Way You Like It AASU is a school that gets involved with you. Likewise, there are many ways you can get involved. Our student leadership organizations have a strong voice on campus. With more than 80 clubs and organizations, it’s not uncommon for our students to get involved with a variety of activities: From music and theatre to club sports and recreation programs; from student government to science clubs; from planning festivals to attending concerts and coffeehouse gatherings.

	You Matter Here At AASU, getting your education means more than going through the paces as a number instead of a name. It’s about preparing you for life with personal attention, living and growing on a campus with a real sense of community and interacting with teachers who know your name and care about your success. It’s your future. Wouldn’t it be nice to shape it in a place that cares about it as much as you do?

AASU Quick Facts

Founded

Founded in 1935 in the historic Armstrong House

Affiliation

Part of the University System of Georgia

Location

Armstrong Atlantic is ideally located just 25 miles from Tybee Island Beach. To the north just 15 minutes away lies the downtown Savannah Historic District with its Revolutionary and Civil War era homes, idyllic squares surrounded by magnificent Spanish moss-draped oaks, and an exciting nightlife scene along River Street and in City Market. The 268-acre campus is a beautiful arboretum adjacent to a busy area of shopping malls, movie theaters and restaurants.

Campus Locations

Main Campus • 11935 Abercorn Street • Savannah GA 31419

Liberty Center Campus • 740 East General Stewart Way, Suite 210 • Hinesville GA 31313

Enrollment
Undergraduate	6,215
Graduate	852

Student Information
Male	32.2%
Female	67.8%
86.3% are from Georgia
11.7% are from out of state
2% are from 84 other countries
Asian/Pacific Island	219	3.1%
Black/Non-Hispanic	1,569	22.2%
Hispanic	266	3.8%
Multi-Racial	488	6.9%
Native American	21	0.3%
White/Non-Hispanic	4,500	63.7%

Faculty & Staff

Full-Time Instructional Faculty	332
Administration and Support Staff	237
Student to Faculty Ratio	17:1

Colleges

College of Education
College of Health Professions
College of Liberal Arts
College of Science & Technology
School of Graduate Studies

Degrees & Programs

AASU offers more than 100 academic programs

Engineering Alliance
AASU and Georgia Tech offer a collaborative program in which you can take your core curriculum at Armstrong Atlantic and then complete a Georgia Tech engineering degree on Tech’s Savannah campus.

Money Matters

Cost
AASU offers great value and in-state tuition for contiguous counties in South Carolina.

Financial Aid
More than 80% of AASU students receive financial aid in a variety of including scholarships, grants, loans and work/study programs.

Grants
In 2008, departments and faculty members brought $6,227,359 in grants to the university. Many departmental or faculty grants bring with them opportunities for student scholarships, research, and part-time employment.

Economic Impact
AASU has an economic impact on the Savannah area of more than $205.5 million.

Athletics

NCAA Division II
AASU competes in seven Peach Belt Conference sports

Men’s Sports
    Baseball
    Basketball
    Golf
    Tennis

Women’s Sports
    Basketball
    Soccer
    Volleyball
    Softball
    Golf
    Tennis

The men’s and women’s tennis teams both won the 2008 NCAA Division II Championships.

Mascot
In keeping with the university’s nautical theme, its mascot is a pirate. Not so nautical, its colors are maroon and gold.

Student Activities

80+ clubs and organizations

The university offers more than 200 plays, concerts, art exhibits, lectures, films and other presentations each year.

The College Union Board and individual campus organizations stage dozens of events each year including concerts, comedian performances, dances, poetry slams, open mic nights and festivals.

Numerous study abroad opportunities are available each year.

Housing

Three residential complexes—Compass Point, University Crossing and University Terrace—currently house 856 students in apartment-style facilities.

New Housing and Student Union Planned for 2010
Windward Commons, a new dedicated freshman residence hall will open in 2010.

A new student union will open in 2010. The university’s first “green” building will include a 300-seat food court-style dining area, a 200-seat lecture hall/movie theater, and a ballroom. The 60,180 square-foot will also house a convenience store, bookstore and coffee shop.

Alumni

AASU has approximately 23,231 alumni. They include community leaders, attorneys, a college president, scientists, physicians, nurses, teachers, computer programmers, a newspaper editor, actors, and even a zookeeper.

Library

The recently remodeled Lane Library contains more than 200,000 books, 18,000 audiovisuals and 1,000 journals.

Administration

President	Dr. Linda Bleicken
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty	Dr. Ellen Whitford
Vice President for Business and Finance	David Carson
Vice President for External Affairs	Dr. Michael Donahue
Vice President for Student Affairs	Dr. Vicki McNeil

Accreditation

Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404.679.4501) to award associate’s, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees.

Some departments and programs also have accreditation through discipline-specific national and state agencies and governing bodies.

We’re glad you’re interested in Armstrong Atlantic State University.
Situated on the Atlantic coast in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, AASU is a dynamic public university known for excellent arts and sciences along with outstanding professional programs. With approximately 7,000 students, AASU is small enough to foster a genuine sense of community and large enough to offer more than 100 academic programs that prepare our graduates for success in their careers and leadership in their communities. AASU is part of the University System of Georgia.

Quick Facts
Looking for stats, facts and figures? Find our enrollment and other numbers here.

Mission

As a unit of the University System of Georgia, Armstrong Atlantic State University is committed to the following:

Educating students in the liberal arts tradition through quality programs in the arts and sciences, teacher education, health professions and computing and technology;

Providing students with intellectual challenges, professional experiences, and extracurricular activities that prepare them for citizenship, leadership, career success and a lifelong passion for learning; and

Advancing teaching, scholarship, creative endeavors and service to the community by supporting the collaborative initiatives of students, faculty and staff.

Approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, April, 2005

How To Find Us

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Directions to Main Campus • 11935 Abercorn Street • Savannah GA 31419

Northbound: Travel north on interstate 95 (I-95N). Take exit 94, GA-204, toward Savannah/Pembroke. Turn right onto GA-204 E for 7.3 miles. Armstrong Atlantic State University is on your right and has two entrances onto campus. The second entrance (Arts Drive) is the main entrance to the university. See campus map for specific building locations.

Southbound:  Travel south on interstate 95 (I-95N). Take exit 94, GA-204, toward Savannah/Pembroke. Turn left onto GA-204 E for 7.5 miles. Armstrong Atlantic State University is on your right and has two entrances onto campus. The second entrance (Arts Drive) is the main entrance to the university. See campus map for specific building locations.

Eastbound:  Travel east on interstate I-16 (I-16E). Take exit 157A onto interstate 95 (I-95S) toward Brunswick/Jacksonville for 5.1 miles. Turn onto GA-204 E for 7.5 miles. Armstrong Atlantic State University is on your right and has two entrances onto campus. The second entrance (Arts Drive) is the main entrance to the university. See campus map for specific building locations.

Directions to Liberty Center Campus

Traveling by Air?

The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport connects with 16 non-stop destinations. Scheduled airlines include American Eagle, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Comair, Continental Express, Delta, Delta Connection, Northwest, United Express, US Airways and US Airways Express. For more information, visit http://www.savannahairport.com

Savannah Visitors Information

Savannah Visitors Information

Savannah

Savannah’s beauty is rivaled only by its hospitality. Whether you tour the oak-lined squares in the historic district, shop on Broughton Street or join festivities on River Street, you will quickly understand why more than 50 million guests visited Savannah last year. To get the full sense of all that Savannah has to offer, visit http://www.savannahvisit.com/index.asp or http://www.savannah.com/.

Tybee Island

Tybee Island beach is located just 25 miles from the AASU campus, so you might also want to add some sand and sun to your Savannah visit. To learn more visit http://www.tybeeisland.com/

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Visiting Campus

For Prospective Students

The best way to experience the true sense of the Armstrong Atlantic State University community is to plan a visit. Our beautiful 268-acre arboretum campus is set just 15 minutes from downtown Savannah, with shopping, dining and fun things to do all nearby.
We invite you to schedule a tour, plan to attend an open house, schedule an interview and get to know us.
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For the Community and Visitors

AASU is located just 15 minutes away from historic downtown Savannah and 25 miles from Tybee Island beach, so be sure to plan some time to explore our history, get a taste of our genuine Southern hospitality and enjoy the natural beauty of our expansive Lowcountry landscapes and ocean settings.

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