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Michael D. Chason Director of Public Relations ABAC 30 -- 2802 Moore Highway Tifton, GA 31793-2601 Phone 229-391-5055 Fax 229-391-5056 mchason@abac.edu

IMMEDIATE AUGUST 19, 2005

BENNETT TO SPEAK AT FRESHMAN CONVOCATION AUGUST 26

TIFTON— Dr. Rodney Bennett, Vice President and Associate Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at the University of Georgia, is the featured speaker for the Freshman Convocation on Aug. 26 at Abraham Baldwin College.

The convocation will be at 11 a.m. in Gressette Gymnasium, followed by the President’s Picnic. Both the convocation and picnic are a part of Welcome Week at ABAC, where activities are scheduled to help new and returning students explore the campus, meet new people, and get involved in student activities.

At UGA, Bennett’s duties include overseeing the Student Affairs departments of Student Activities, the Disability Resource Center, University Testing Services, Recreational Sports, Financial Aid, the University Health Center, University Housing, Greek Life, Judicial Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Minority Services and Programs, and the African American Cultural Center.

Bennett received his undergraduate degree from Middle Tennessee State University and his Doctorate of Education degree from Tennessee State University. He also has an academic appointment of Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services in the College of Education.

Prior to serving at UGA, Bennett was Dean of Students at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. He is on the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Northeast Georgia, Community Connections in Athens, and on the Board of Directors for St. Mary’s Hospital.

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