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GA SR1277

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jack Hill

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends Dr. Daniel S. Papp for his vital role in higher education and deep personal commitment to students
  • Dr. Papp is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Dartmouth College with a Ph.D. in international affairs from the University of Miami, and has authored or edited 10 books and published more than 60 journal articles
  • Held numerous leadership positions beginning in 1973 at Georgia Tech, including founding director of the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs (1990-1993), senior vice chancellor for academics and fiscal affairs of the University System of Georgia (2000-2006), and president of Kennesaw State University
  • Under his leadership, Kennesaw State University became a doctorate-granting institution, completed its transition to NCAA Division I, and expanded infrastructure including an 8,300-seat soccer stadium and health sciences building
  • Was named Georgia Tech's "Distinguished Professor" in 1993—the first non-engineer or physical scientist to receive the honor—and was twice awarded the Army's Outstanding Civilian Service Medal

Legislative Description

Papp, Dr. Daniel S.; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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