FALL SEMESTER 2002
August 15 New Student Orientation
August 16 Registration
August 19 Classes begin
August 23 End Drop/Add period
September 2 Labor Day Holiday
October 10 Mid-term deadline for withdrawal w/o
academic penalty
October 14-15 Fall Break
November 27-29 Thanksgiving Break
December 9 Classes end
December 10-12 Final exams
December 13 Grades due in Registrar’s Office
December 17 Graduation
SPRING SEMESTER 2003
January 6 New Student Orientation
January 7 Registration
January 8 Classes begin
January 14 End Drop/Add period
January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr.
March 3 Mid-term deadline for withdrawal w/o
academic penalty
March 17-21 Spring Break
April 30 Classes end
May 1,2,5 Final exams
May 6 Grades due in Registrar’s Office
May 8 Graduation
SUMMER TERM 2003
May-Mester
May 9 Classes Begin
May 20 Mid-term deadline for withdrawal w/o academic penalty
May 29 Classes End
May 30 Final Exams
June 2 Grades due in Registrar’s Office
Full Summer Term
June 2 New Student Orientation
June 3 Registration
June 4 Classes begin
June 5 End Drop/Add period
June 27 Mid-term deadline for withdrawal w/o
academic penalty
July 4 Independence Day Holiday
July 23 Classes end
July 24-25 Final exams
July 28 Grades due in Registrar’s Office
FALL SEMESTER 2003
August 14 New Student Orientation
August 15 Registration
August 18 Classes begin
August 22 End Drop/Add period
September 1 Labor Day Holiday
October 9 Mid-term deadline for withdrawal w/o
academic penalty
October 13,14 Fall Break
November 26, 27, 28 Thanksgiving Break
December 8 Classes end
December 9-11 Final exams
December 12 Grades due in Registrar’s Office
December 16 Graduation
SPRING SEMESTER 2004
January 8 New Student Orientation
January 9 Registration
January 12 Classes begin
January 16 End Drop/Add period
January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr.
March 4 Mid-term deadline for withdrawal w/o
academic penalty
March 15-19 Spring Break
May 3 Classes end
May 4, 5, 6 Final exams
May 7 Grades due in Registrar’s Office
May 11 Graduation
SUMMER TERM 2004
May-Mester
May 12 Classes Begin
May 21 Mid-term deadline for withdrawal w/o academic penalty
June 1 Classes End
June 2 Final Exams
June 3 Grades due in Registrar’s Office
Full Summer Term
June 3 New Student Orientation
June 4 Registration
June 7 Classes begin
June 8 End Drop/Add period
June 30 Mid-term deadline for withdrawal w/o
academic penalty
July 5 Independence Day Holiday
July 26 Classes end
July 27, 28 Final exams
July 29 Grades due in Registrar’s Office
The name, role, and scope of
Throughout these years and
these changes, the school has experienced steady growth from its first
enrollment of 150 students to over 2,800 students enrolled in the fall term of
2001. The College reaches approximately 12,000 people annually through its
college transfer programs, career technological programs, public service and
economic development programs, and special services. Students are enrolled each
term from most of the state’s counties, from other states and many countries.
While the College has many features of a community college, its role is far
broader because the range of operations is statewide in nature and scope.
In 1933 when the College
became
The uniqueness of ABAC lies
in its dedication and service to all the people in
The College is accepted by
the Veterans Administration for the training of veterans under the G.I. Bill of
Rights.
The College and its
faculty/staff are affiliated with numerous national, regional, and state
associations, including:
National League for Nursing
National Junior College
Athletic Association
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural
College (ABAC), established in 1908 as the
As a unit of the University
System of Georgia, ABAC shares the following characteristics with other
two-year units in the System.
• a commitment
to excellence and responsiveness within a scope of influence defined by the
needs of a local area and by particularly outstanding programs or distinctive
characteristics that have a magnet effect throughout the region or state;
• a commitment to a teaching/learning
environment, both inside and outside the classroom, that sustains instructional
excellence, functions to provide University System access for a diverse student
body, and promotes high levels of student learning;
• a commitment to a high quality general
education program that supports a variety of well-chosen associate programs and
prepares students for transfer to baccalaureate programs, learning support
programs designed to insure access and opportunity for a diverse student body,
and a limited number of certificate or other career programs to complement
neighboring technical institute programs;
• a commitment to public service,
continuing education, technical assistance, and economic development activities
that address the needs, improve the quality of life, and raise the educational
level within the college’s scope of influence;
• a commitment
to scholarship and creative work for the specific purposes of supporting
instructional effectiveness and enhancing institutionally relevant faculty
qualifications.
In addition, campus life at
ABAC shares the following characteristics with all other units in the system.
• a supportive campus climate,
necessary services, and leadership and development opportunities, all to
educate the whole person and meet the needs of the students, faculty, and
staff;
• cultural, ethnic, racial, and
gender diversity in the faculty, staff, and student body, supported by
practices and programs that embody the ideals of an open, democratic, and
global society;
• technology to advance educational
purposes, including instructional technology, student support services, and
distance education;
• collaborative relationships with other System
institutions, state agencies, local schools and technical institutes, and
business and industry, sharing physical, human, information, and other
resources to expand and enhance programs and services available to the citizens
of Georgia.
ABAC, an associate level
college, is a community-based residential institution offering programs in the
natural and physical sciences, the liberal arts, the social sciences, business,
physical education and recreation, and health occupations as well as a
specialized institution serving a unique role through programs in agriculture
and related disciplines. This dual emphasis, together with on-campus housing,
gives the college its distinctive character and enables it to attract
traditional and nontraditional students from throughout
ABAC provides high quality
academic programs that allow employment upon completion of two-year career
programs of fulfillment of the core curriculum requirements and an opportunity
for successful transfer into baccalaureate programs.
Off-campus and evening
programs provide educational opportunities for individuals who are unable to
attend classes in the traditional setting. Public service programs include
special- interest activities and courses, occupation-enhancing classes, youth
enrichment courses, and performing and visual arts events. The college also
provides administrative services and facilities that enable community and state
organizations as well as other units of the University System of Georgia to
bring seminars, meetings, and upper-level and graduate instruction to the
region.
ABAC’s vision for the future includes placing student
learning foremost; having an outstanding diverse faculty, staff, and
administration; valuing and encouraging lifelong learning; and ensuring
continuous leadership and improvement. The college supports its mission through
a participatory planning process involving all aspects of the campus community.
Key components of the vision include additional outreach in
The open admissions nature of
ABAC continues to require refinement of services that enhance student
development and academic success.
A student’s earnest and
sincere participation on tests, learning tasks, exit exams and surveys will
provide the college with accurate information to be used in planning effective
programs and services. Students should take seriously their participation in these
activities.
PUBLIC SERVICE AND
Entrance to non-credit
programs is not based on educational background, and no grades are given in
most classes. The only requirement for enrolling in most classes is interest
and a desire to learn.
The Youth Connection program,
an important part of the continuing education program at Abraham Baldwin, was
established in 1987 as an outreach to young people of the community. Year-round
programming provides a wide range of activities and special events for youth
ages six months to 18 years.
The Public Service and
The Arts Station is located
in the
The
The work of Abraham Baldwin
is complemented by the continual, informal cooperation of other state-level
agencies and institutions located in Tifton. Together, they assist the college
in providing work experience, internships, and job placement for students,
additional expertise in agricultural research, coordination of conferences and
seminars, facilities, and research and writing opportunities for faculty
members.
The
The
Experiment Station has
approximately 100 scientists in various specialized areas who are engaged in
research and development in the plant and animal sciences. The proximity of the
station’s personnel to the college contributes to an invigorating climate of
inquiry and study for students, faculty, and staff. Many college students find
part-time employment at the Station, and some ventures are shared jointly by
the two institutions.
A third allied state agency
is the State Museum of Agriculture, popularly known as the
Georgia Agrirama. Its aim is to preserve and exhibit the culture of
Two other state offices, the
Georgia Department of Labor and the Department of Natural Resources, contribute
to the college’s efforts to provide job placement and work experience for
Abraham Baldwin students. The Department of Labor, in cooperation with the
college, provides employment assistance for students whose education has
prepared them for direct entry into the job market. The Department of Natural
Resources works with faculty members in the forestry and wildlife programs of
the Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources and helps provide work
experience for students in the areas of game and forest management.
Anyone who has completed a
minimum of 10 semester hours of education credit is eligible for membership in
the ABAC Alumni Association. Only those who have earned 30 or more hours are
considered active alumni. The Ag Alumni Council, a special interest group of
the Association, consists of alumni from agriculture, family and consumer
sciences (home economics), forest resources and veterinary medicine.
The purpose of the
Association is to promote activities designed to strengthen and enrich the
education and extracurricular programs of ABAC so the college can make a
maximum contribution to the economic, social, cultural, and spiritual life of
Homecoming, which includes
the annual meeting of the Association, is held in April of each year and
continues to grow in number and enthusiasm. Awards are presented to alumni
annually who have excelled in various professions.
The alumni newspaper, ABAC
Today, is published to keep alumni and friends abreast of happenings of the
college. It is mailed to all active alumni and donors.
There are no dues, but
financial requests are made through the ABAC Foundation. Contributions to the
Foundation fund alumni activities including the alumni newspaper, homecoming,
the awards program and alumni scholarships as well as other campus activities.
In 1954 businessmen in Tifton
and
The Foundation accepts gifts
of cash, securities, trusts, real estate, gifts-in-kind, life insurance,
bequests or a combination thereof. All gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible.
ABAC is located in south
central
The college is also readily
accessible via U.S. Highway 41, which lies close to the campus.
Abraham Baldwin is approximately 64 miles from the
Tifton is served by major
airlines through airports at
(See
map
for exact location of buildings.)
ALUMNI-DEVELOPMENT
HOUSE—Located on the northern side of the campus, this building houses the
Office of Development and Alumni Relations, the ABAC Foundation, and the ABAC
Alumni Association. This building was built in 1967 and was renovated for its
present use in 1990. It is complemented by formal gardens and overlooks
BOWEN HALL—This building, at
the center of the campus, houses classrooms and offices for the Division of
Social Science, the Family and Consumer Sciences Program, and Regional Police
Academy. Three distance-learning classrooms are also located in this building.
BRITT HALL—Located on the
northern side of the campus, this two-story building contains a part of the
Science-Mathematics Division, three biology laboratories, a chemistry
laboratory, classrooms, and faculty offices.
CENTRAL DISTRIBUTION PLANT—This building provides heating and cooling for most of the
campus.
CONGER HALL—This three-story building houses the Business Administration
Division, the Evening and Off-Campus Program Office, and the Office of Student
Support Services, which occupy the first two floors, and the Humanities
Division, which is located on the third floor. Facilities include offices,
flexible classroom space and an auditorium. The ABAC microcomputer labs are
located on the second floor. The college’s
DONALDSON DINING HALL—This, the largest dining facility in
DRIGGERS LECTURE HALL-CHAPEL—This non-denominational chapel is used for weddings,
recitals, and lectures.
ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE
BUILDING—Containing approximately 20,000 square feet
and opened for use in Fall 2001, this “state of the arts” facility provides
offices, classroom and laboratory space for instructional purposes in all the
Environmental Horticulture programs. All classrooms and labs are “high tech”
offering faculty and students a most professional teaching and learning
environment. In addition, the ceramics laboratory and agricultural economics is
located in this facility. Also, English, mathematics, science, and agricultural
classes are taught in the building on a space available basis. Laboratories
include computer and graphics (information technology), turf and grounds
equipment technology, ornamental plant identification, pest management, and a
teaching greenhouse.
GAINES HALL—This building houses part of the Nursing Division. It is
adjacent to the
GRAY HALL—This
building is located adjacent to Britt Hall. It contains laboratories for
physics and chemistry, classrooms and faculty offices.
GRESSETTE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CENTER—This 42,000 square feet physical education building contains faculty
offices, classrooms, special rooms for weight lifting and personal contact
sports, and a large basketball court with seating capacity for approximately
2,500. Adjacent to the complex is an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
FOREST LAKES GOLF CLUB—This nine-hole, 91-acre golf course located five miles
northeast of the campus is used as a learning laboratory for students in many
different areas of study at ABAC. Tifton ophthalmologist Larry Moorman
and his wife, Debra, donated the course to the ABAC Foundation, and the college
now has complete use of the facility. It also remains open for public
play.
HOWARD AUDITORIUM-THRASH GYM—Equiped with a large stage and a capacity for nearly 500
people, the auditorium is the center of many college and community activities,
including concerts and plays. Located at a right angle to the auditorium, and
connected with it by a rotunda, the Thrash Gymnasium is used for classes in
physical education, intramural sports, and other student activities.
J.G. WOODROOF FARM—The
college’s farm contains over 200 acres and is used in such academic programs as
agronomy, agricultural engineering, animal husbandry, wildlife, forestry,
environmental horticulture, and veterinary medicine.
KING HALL—This
building houses general classrooms, computer labs, faculty offices, and the
Learning Support Office.
MOORE BUILDING—This structure
houses part of the Nursing Division and contains classrooms, an audio-tutorial
laboratory, faculty offices, a student lounge, and a conference room.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION OUTDOOR
FACILITIES—Situated along the east side of the campus is a 40-acre physical
education outdoor sports complex. It features a baseball field, tennis courts,
archery range, a softball field and a field for soccer and intramural sports.
In addition, a putting green and driving range are located near
ABAC also features stables
for students’ horses and a rodeo arena. These facilities are open to college
students, faculty, and staff.
PHYSICAL PLANT WAREHOUSE—This facility houses the supply center for the college. It
contains a warehouse storage area and offices for the administrative staff of
Plant Operations.
RESIDENCE HALLS—Branch Hall
(Men); Chandler Hall (Women); Comer Hall (Men); Fulwood
Hall (Co-ed); Mitchell Hall (Men).
TIFT HALL-ADMINISTRATION—This building houses the administrative offices of the
President, Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs, Vice President for
Fiscal Affairs, and the Registrar’s Office, as well as Director of College
Services, Director of Institutional Research, Youth Connection, and the Office
of Public Relations.
WELTNER HALL—This building houses the Office of Public Safety, the Office
of Admissions, the Human Resources Office, Office of the College Assistance
Migrant Program and the Office of the High School Equivalence Program. In
addition, Georgia Department of Education Supervisors of Vocational Agriculture
and Home Economics are located in this building.
YOW FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE
BUILDING—This 20,000 square foot facility provides classroom, laboratory, and
faculty office space for the Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources,
including facilities for forest and wildlife management and agronomy.