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IHEnews Institute of Higher Education
Welcome to the first issue of the IHEnews! For some time, we have discussed how best to share information with our graduates and friends about the Institute, its programs, and events of note.
We plan to send newsletters twice a year, in keeping with the new school year here at UGA. (The University System of Georgia switched to a semester schedule in 1998.)
The Institute of Higher Education, which was established in 1964, had been located in Candler Hall since 1966. In fact, Dr. Fincher, who served as Associate Director for two years and Director since 1968, lived in the same office on the third floor for 33 years. This may be some kind of record!
To say that August of 1999 was a time of transition for the Institute is a huge understatement. Not only did Dr. Fincher decide that it was time to devote his full efforts to being Regents Professor, we moved lock, stock and barrel to Meigs Hall next door, and I was asked to serve as Acting Director. The Institute now reports directly to Dr. Tom Dyer, Vice President for Instruction. Dr. Dyer is still an active member of the Institute and is teaching and working with several students as major professor.
Not only are we enjoying the beautiful new environment of Meigs Hall, we are enjoying several new faculty and staff members. Mr. Mel Hill joined us over a year ago after serving for several years as Director of the Institute of Government. Likewise Dr. Ed Simpson, former Director of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Associate Vice President for Services and Outreach, has joined us. In January Dr. Sylvia Hutchinson stepped aside from her role as Associate Dean in the College of Education to join our ranks. Dr. Tricia Kalivoda, who is Coordinator of Faculty Development in the Office of Instructional Support and Development, has also joined us as an Adjunct Assistant Professor. In future newsletters we can cover the assignments and interests of our newest colleagues.
Two other changes in which I take great pride in announcing are the addition of Governor Zell Miller to our faculty and the appointment of Dr. Libby Morris as Graduate Coordinator. Governor Miller is the Philip J. Alston, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Higher Education and is teaching a freshman seminar on leadership this semester. Obviously, having Governor Miller in our presence is exciting for all of us. Dorothe Otemann, formerly with President Adams' office, serves as Governor Miller's secretary. Working closely with Dr. Morris on all graduate student matters is Ms. Delores Wallace who joined us in early 1998. Dr. Morris and Ms. Wallace are doing a wonderful job in providing leadership within the Institute on all matters relating to our doctoral program and other related initiatives.
I appreciate the opportunity to share these ideas with all of you through this newsletter. I look forward to mentioning other important activities of the Institute in future editions. I wish for all of you a productive and happy fall semester and if you have not had an opportunity to visit with us in our new quarters, we certainly invite you to do so.
Part of the Institute's mission is to be of service: both to the University community and to the state of Georgia. The Institute co-sponsors three professional development programs. If you know of faculty in Georgia who may benefit from one of these opportunities, please contact the person listed at (706) 542-3464 or via the email contact provided below.
Faculty Development in Georgia Governor's Teaching Fellows Franklin Fellows
Dr. Randy Swing (1998) Dr. Cathy Dyches (1998) Dr. Dorman Landtroop (1998) Dr. Bob Solow (1998) Dr. Claire Major (1998) Dr. Elizabeth Clow (1998) Dr. Leigh Guthrie (1999) Dr. Brian Finnegan (1999) Dr. David McCarthy (1999)
During the summer of 1999, the Institute left its longtime home in Candler Hall for the newly renovated Meigs Hall (the building directly north of Candler). Formerly housing classrooms and some offices for faculty and graduate teaching assistants in the Dept. of Romance Languages, Meigs was completely redone in anticipation of IHE's arrival. In keeping with the Institute mission, the building remains a space for teaching, and was designed to promote innovative and excellent teaching at all levels of the University. This dedication to instruction fits well in a building bearing the name of Josiah Meigs, who was the University's second president, but the first to be on campus with students. (The premier UGA teaching award is also named for Josiah Meigs.)
Please come visit us in our new home. You're welcome to drop in and tour the building on your own, or call ahead and arrange for a visit and see old friends. Note, however, that the parking lot on Herty Drive no longer exists. As part of North Campus renovations, the former lot is now green space. Park in the new North Campus parking deck on Jackson Street, which has visitor spaces, or in the city deck on College Avenue.
Would you like to receive the print version of the IHEnews? Or do you have news to share about careers, family, or life in general? Email your mailing address or information to Delores Wallace.
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Ronald D. Simpson, Acting IHE Director
