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Taking Flight / 4 Vol. 23 · No. 2

MGA’s School of Aviation – the only one in Georgia based at a public SPRING 2018
university – continues an ambitious expansion, partners with Delta,
attracts more students (including some taking advantage of a new MGA Today is produced by the
out-of-state tuition waiver), and continues to support the state’s huge Office of Marketing and Communications
aviation/aerospace industry. and is circulated to friends, faculty, staff and
alumni of Middle Georgia State University.
New Provost Sees MGA as ‘Hidden
Gem’ Poised for Growth / 9 PRESIDENT

Dr. Jonathan R. Anderson became provost and vice president for Academic Affairs Christopher Blake, Ph.D.
in January 2018. The provost is the University’s chief academic officer.
MGA FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Making New Music / 11
Officers
The University’s new, innovative Bachelor’s Degree in Contemporary
Musicianship is expected to appeal to students who want music- Thomas J. McMichael, Chairman
related careers but would benefit from a more entrepreneurial focus Alan Curtis, Vice-Chair
to their education.
Heather McIntyre, Secretary
Respiratory Therapy 2.0 / 16 Ronnie D. Rollins, Treasurer
Dr. Ken L. Fincher, Executive Director
In a trailblazing move endorsed by leaders in the field, MGA will offer respiratory
therapy – traditionally a two-year program – as a bachelor’s degree beginning in fall Trustees At-Large
2018.
Don Avery
STEM Wing Opens on Warner Lauralen E. Avery
Robins Campus / 18 Christopher R.L. Blake
Charles Briscoe
The expansion of Oak Hall made it possible for MGA to begin
offering a full complement of lab courses, including chemistry and Valerie Cray
anatomy and physiology, on the Warner Robins Campus. Carolyn Crayton
Stephen Daugherty
MGA Foundation News / 20 Dr. Madalyn Davidoff
H. Frank Erwin, Jr.
The Macon Campus Conference Center is named for longtime MGA supporter Robert F. Hatcher, Jr.
Robert F. Hatcher Sr., two MGA alumnae – Kaitlin Hinson and Linda Mackey – are Dr. David M. Kalish
profiled, and Foundation scholarship recipients are recognized at the annual awards Elbert McQueen
reception. Christina O’Brien
Charles E. Parker, Sr.
On the Cover Casey L. Paulk

Daniel Hambrice, 30, is an MGA senior finishing up his Bachelor of Science in Willie Paulk
Aviation Science and Management with a track in flight. Originally from John R. Phillips
Washington, D.C., Hambrice chose MGA’s Eastman-based School of Aviation after Charlotte Pipkin
researching various flight programs located on the East Coast. His goal is to become J. T. Ricketson
a pilot for one of the U.S.-based major airlines. PHOTO BY MARYANN BATES. Dr. Bryan W. Scott
Nancy P. Stroud
Scott Thompson
Robert J. Walker
Dontia White
Charles M. Williams, Sr.

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