UPDATES FROM THE DEAN
Happy Cinco de Mayo!! It is that time of year where we reflect on this academic year as it comes to a close.Asfinalsandcommencementceremoniesapproach,Iwanttothankeveryoneforagreatyearin COSM.Youhaveaccomplishedsomuchthisyearthatisworthyofcelebrationandappreciation-Thank you!! Please join me at the College Town Hall on Thursday, May 8th at 1 PM to hear more details. I will also share some details about the upcoming consolidation with East Georgia State College and other updates.
At this time, I am also happy to announce the results of the 2025 Research Excellence Recognition program.
ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Annual research excellence recognitions celebrate individuals for their exceptionalresearchachievementswithinaspecificyear.Theserecognitionsacknowledgeoutstanding contributionsmadebyresearchersduringthepreviousyearintermsofresearchpublications,citations, andgrantfunding
COSM SPRING ELECTIONS
WeneedtoselectsenatorsandcommitteememberstorepresentCOSMontheFacultySenate,Senate Committees, and University Committees. Faculty Senators serve for 3-year terms and Alternates serve for 1-year terms. Committee representatives serve 2-year terms (except for the Academic Standards committee). Committee Alternates serve 2-year terms. Please see document for a description of committeeresponsibilities/purposes
Asafirststepinthisprocess,nominationsarebeingacceptedforthefollowingpositions Pleasekeepin mind that you may nominate yourself and more than one person for any seat Nominationsareopen throughmidnight,May6 Pleasesubmityournominationsbyclickinghere:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11eOm4iSOQzzS-NAXnHgbqCg qMm57 VNalL5Wopas6I/edit
Forthiselectionweareseeking:
5Senatorsandupto7Alternates.
SenateanduniversityCommitteesinneedofrepresentationinclude:
AcademicStandards(3-year):1
FacultyResearch:1
GraduateCommittee(2-year):1
InclusiveExcellence(2-year): 1
SenateElections(2-year):1
StudentSuccess(2-year):1
Athletics(2-year):1
SenateExecutiveCommittee(2-year):1
FacultyGrievanceCommittee(Eligibility:minimum3yearsasfull-timefaculty)(2-year):3
Pleasenote:
Senatorscanserveonetermandthenmustwaitoneyearbeforetheycanre-run.
PeopleonStandingCommitteescanservetwotermsandthenmustrolloff.
Please review the attached documents for committee descriptions, current memberships on the senateandstandingcommittees,andmeetingtimesforthecommitteesduringthesemester.
Thank you everyone for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please email me at mdurach@georgiasouthernedu
COSM IN ACTION
ABOVE:StudentsintheIntrotoAquaculture/Aquaponics,wheretheygrewplantsintheSARCfacilityand studiedwaterquality,planthealth,andrelatedtopics
BELOW:StudentsfromDr HeatherJoesting'sBarrier IslandEcologycourseparticipatedinatriptoSapeloIsland,Georgia
BELOW:Dr.KathrynCravenandherstudentsproudlyrepresentedTERPSattheEarthDayinDaffinPark event.StudentvolunteersSophieZilbut,DeekshaNegi,andReaganReesehelpedengagedozensof curiousvisitorsatourinteractivebooth.
