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APSU is now 10,000 students strong; celebration planned for Nov. 16

November 12, 2009 |

It had always been forecast that one day, Austin Peay State University will reach an enrollment of 10,000 students.

That day has come. And a celebration is in the works.

Now that Fall II 2009 figures from the Austin Peay Center @ Fort Campbell are complete, APSU’s enrollment is more than 10,000 students for the Fall 2009 semester.

To reveal the final enrollment head count and celebrate the milestone, the University has planned a public announcement and celebration with the theme “10,000. I was there” at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 16 in the Morgan University Center plaza. In case of inclement weather, the event will move inside to the MUC lobby. «Read the rest of this article»

Communities to receive financing to build or repair schools

November 8, 2009 |

CMCSS receives 20 Million for Renovation of Montgomery Central High School

Communities throughout Tennessee will receive financing to build or repair schools as a result of the Tennessee State School Bond Authority’s (TSSBA) action on Thursday.

The TSSBA finalized plans to sell up to $184 million worth of Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCBs) as part of a program created by the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The bonds are tax credit bonds that provide a federal tax credit to the investor on a quarterly basis. The bonds may also pay a supplemental coupon to the bondholders on a quarterly basis.

Thursday the TSSBA selected a bond underwriting team, approved a final bond resolution and finalized documents needed to move forward with the bond sale. The TSSBA had preliminarily approved the loans in September and, after some revisions in loan amounts and the addition of the City of Kingsport as a new borrower, the revised list of project loans were approved by the TSSBA.

The TSSBA will invest the proceeds from the bond sale in the State Pooled Investment Fund (SPIF) and will disburse the funds to the communities to pay the expenses related to their school construction projects.

Montgomery Central High School after the renovations

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APSU to celebrate National Distance Learning Week with several events

November 6, 2009 |

Austin Peay State University will celebrate National Distance Learning Week, Nov. 9-13, with several events planned.

The week will kick off with the fourth annual Innovative Professor Conference on Monday, Nov. 9 and Tuesday, Nov. 10. Online faculty will be able to take advantage of a variety of workshops and concurrent session presentations specifically for the distance-learning professional.

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Tennessee Department of Education Releases 2009 Report Card

November 4, 2009 |

Nashville – The Tennessee Department of Education today released the annual comprehensive report card on pre-K – 12 education, including state, district and school-level information on achievement, demographics, and discipline. This year’s report card demonstrates fundamental changes to the calculations of Value Added and Achievement scores. The method of calculating scores and the scale used to determine letter grades have been revised to allow for a transition to the new standards and assessments required by the Tennessee Diploma Project.

“Because we have been on an aggressive path of improvement with the Tennessee Diploma Project, it was necessary to utilize this transition year to change our calculation methods and more accurately demonstrate student progress in an effort to pursue higher standards,” Education Commissioner Timothy Webb said. «Read the rest of this article»

APSU broke ground today for new residence hall

November 2, 2009 |

Construction started today of a new $25.5 million student residence hall complex at Austin Peay State University. Actually, it started hours before the groundbreaking ceremony was held.

“This is a different kind of groundbreaking,” said Joe Mills, director of Housing and Residence Life at APSU. “Rather than having well-sifted ceremonial dirt, we’re actually using turned dirt.”

Officials with Austin Peay State University, Rentenbach Construction Co. and Lyle-Cook Martin Architects break ground Nov. 2 of APSU’s new residence hall complex, scheduled to open in Fall 2011. (Photo by Rollow Welch | APSU Public Relations and Marketing)

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APSU extended ed offers fall classes; early registration discount on selected courses

November 2, 2009 |

Develop a new skill, explore a new idea, learn a new language or seek a new career with one of the fall classes from Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education. Register early and receive a 10 percent discount on selected courses. Preregistration is required for each course. «Read the rest of this article»

APSU to break ground for new residence hall

October 31, 2009 |

Austin Peay State University will break ground next week for a new residence hall complex.

A brief ceremony will be at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2 in the gravel lot off of Marion Street near where the new $25.5 million complex will be built. The 416-bed facility will replace three existing residence halls on the APSU main campus: Cross, Killebrew and Rawlins, which now house a total of 392 students.

The public is invited to attend the ground breaking.

The new residence hall planned for APSU

APSU announces homecoming ‘09 king and queen candidates

October 30, 2009 |

Candidates for Homecoming 2009 king and queen at Austin Peay State University were announced this week. The APSU king and queen will be announced during halftime ceremonies Saturday in the football game against Jacksonville State.

The following 10 candidates make up the 2009 Homecoming Court: «Read the rest of this article»

Peter Jordan brought a hauntingly good time to APSU

By Bill Larson | October 27, 2009 |

Austin Peay State University’s Homecoming festivities continued last night with a visit by Paranormal Researcher Peter Jordan. Mr Jordan has spent 30 years investigating things that often cannot be explained by scientific means.

Peter Jordan traces his interest in the paranormal back to a childhood fascination with magic, nurtured by stories of the feats of Harry Houdini. As a young boy Peter spent many an afternoon imagining just how Houdini was able to do what he did. Houdini, after the death of his mother turned to spiritualists and mediums, but found them to be nothing but frauds, so he began debunking their “tricks.” Thus it was a natural fit for Peter to become an investigator of the Paranormal as well.

Peter Jordan talks about a image showing the figure of a young boy.

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TDOE Announces Fundamental Changes to ‘09 Report Card

October 27, 2009 |

Scores considered to be an “A” or proficient in years past may now be Bs or Cs.

Nashville – The Tennessee Department of Education yesterday announced fundamental changes to the calculations of Value Added and Achievement scores for the 2009 Report Card. The method of calculating scores and the scale used to determine letter grades has been revised to allow for a transition to the new standards and assessments required by the Tennessee Diploma Project.  Comparison of the 2009 Report Card data with previous years’ scores will not be possible or valid.

“Our students have made great progress over the last five years,” Education Commissioner Timothy Webb said. “Our teachers have truly made the difference. These changes to our calculations reflect no loss of learning but rather the pursuit of higher standards as we demand the highest level of success for our students.” «Read the rest of this article»

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