Recent Developments
In addition to the significant expansion of the University's academic programs - both graduate and undergraduate - the past half dozen years at Clayton State have been highlighted by the establishment of the first joining state and federal archives facilities in the United States adjacent to campus, the institution of a comprehensive strategic planning process, and the reaffirmation of the University's accreditation by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
The James M. Baker University Center, Clayton State's signature building, was completed in August 2004 and named in honor of Clayton State alumnus James M. "Jim" Baker in November 2005, and provides the University with a true "Center" for student life. The building contains a food service area, a help desk for servicing notebook computers, state-of-the-art visual technology in classrooms, offices and enhanced learning facilities including wireless capabilities and more than 2,000 data drops.
In a six week period between August and October 2008, the University dedicated three new buildings: the University's first student housing (Laker Hall), the Student Activities Center, and a new building for the AACSB-accredited School of Business.
When President Dr. Thomas K. Harden left to become chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in May 2009, Dr. Thomas J. "Tim" Hynes, Jr., provost of the University of West Georgia, became Clayton State's interim president, being appointed permanently by the Board of Regents as the University's fourth president on February 9, 2010.
On January 26, 2011, Clayton State University officially opened the Laboratory Annex Building with a dedication ceremony. The new state-of-the-art building features 18,000 square feet (1,700 m2) of new laboratory and research space.
Clayton State University has 2 campuses in Morrow, the main campus and CSU East. The main campus is located 2000 Clayton State Blvd and the other is located at 5823 Trammell Rd. In addition to the two campuses in Morrow, there are also campuses located in Fayette/Peachtree City. Henry/ McDonough, and Jonesboro.
On February 16, 2011 the Clayton State Laker women's basketball team became number one in Division II women's college basketball. This is the first number one ranking ever achieved by a Clayton State sports team.
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