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GA SR814

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Gail Davenport

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell for her outstanding service as the 10th president of Spelman College, named in March 2015, upon the occasion of her retirement
  • Dr. Campbell's prior career includes serving as commissioner of cultural affairs for New York City under two mayors, dean of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, and museum director
  • In 2009, President Barack Obama appointed her vice chair of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities
  • Under her leadership, Spelman raised over 122% of its $250 million capital campaign goal in four years, the largest comprehensive campaign in the college's history
  • She launched the "Imagine. Invent. Ascend." strategic vision focused on STEM excellence, expanded strategic partnerships, and integrating art, innovation, and technology into academic programs

Legislative Description

Campbell, Dr. Mary Schmidt; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/29/2022

Full Bill Text

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