VSU began seeking applications and nominations for the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) position on Nov. 27, when the first advertisement appeared in higher education job postings. The candidate will be selected by President Patrick J. Schloss by May 1, 2010.
There are 18 committees total that will take part in the selection [...]

SGA is presenting some of the new constitution to the VSU student body in which students are encouraged to vote for or against the new constitution, which consists of two new committees, today until midnight
Students are encouraged to get involved in what is going on in their Student Government Association by attending the Monday night [...]

VSU College Republicans presented Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Magnolia Room (A) of the University Center. Cagle is the incumbent candidate for the 2010 race.
There will be Albany and Tallahassee news stations attending the event as well as the Valdosta Daily Times.  Also, invited guests include [...]

Representatives and supporters for “Health Insurance Reform Now� posted flyers around VSU’s campus promoting people to write or call their member of Congress and voice their support on Obama’s health insurance reform.
The purpose of “Health Insurance Reform Now� is to bring stability and security to those who currently have insurance, provide affordable coverage to those [...]

 After receiving 400 doses of the H1N1 Influenza vaccine that was disbursed starting last week to high-risk persons, VSU Student Health Center is now proving shots to other students, faculty and staff as of Wednesday.
 According to the VSU website, the Student Health Center received a limited supply from which the vaccine was first disbursed, to [...]

Candice McGriff
Staff Writer
clmcgriff@valdosta.eduÂ
President Patrick J. Schloss acknowledged that despite a $15 million budget reduction, VSU’s faculty and staff continues to provide opportunities, in such that VSU received $2,607,292 in new grants and contracts during the 2008-2009 academic year.�
 In recognizing Ernest Duncan, one of VSU’s chefs in his 40 years of service, in a letter, Dr. [...]

Candice McGriff
Staff Writer
clmcgriff@valdosta.edu
The VSU Health Center has received 1,066 patients within the first 15 days of this semester. There are concerns from the students and faculty about the compensation of enrollment growth since and referrals to off-campus doctors.
According to Dr. Edwin Hiatt, [...]

Candice McGriff
Staff Writer
clmcgriff@valdosta.edu
Due to enrollment increase, VSU added seven new shuttle buses to the university’s transportation service this past summer.
From rainy days to summer days, several students wait at bus stops for the shuttle to arrive. Although some students decide to walk to class instead of riding the shuttle, others make use of the [...]

Candice McGriff
Staff Writer
clmcgriff@valdosta.edu
 On Monday nights from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. President Patrick J. Schloss joins Dr. John Crawford, vice president for advancement, for a live radio show on Talk 92.1 FM to discuss topics regarding VSU and the local community.
 This week Thressea Boyd, assistant to the president for communications, provided news and information on [...]

Candice McGriff
Staff Writer
clmcgriff@valdosta.edu
A proposal for two 300-seat lecture-style classrooms has been approved by the Strategic Focus 2010 to accommodate enrollment growth on VSU’s campus.
The purpose is to accommodate enrollment growth by serving more students without additional instructional costs, according to Thressea Boyd, Assistant to the President for Communications.
The funds for constructing the new classrooms are [...]

Candice McGriff
Staff Writer
clmcgriff@valdosta.edu
Former cast members, Jenn Grijalva from “Real World in Denver� and Landon Lueck from “Real World Philadelphia,� will be at Blanton Common Apartments in Valdosta from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday for their meet and greet “Duel 2� Promotional Tour.
There will also be an after party from 9 p.m. until 2 [...]