Inside April 20, 2004's Issue

Dr. Betty Siegel, an internationally known speaker and president of KSU, to speak at graduation

Speaking at this year's Floyd College graduation ceremonies will be Dr. Betty Siegel, president of Kennesaw State University.

Siegel, who is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, is well known for her contributions to higher education.

She holds a Ph.D. from Florida State University and completed two years of post-doctoral work at Indiana University.

Siegel assumed the presidency of Kennesaw State University in 1981, becoming the first woman president of a University System of Georgia institution.

Among Siegel's many honors was being named �Georgia Woman of the Year� in 1997.

Siegel was instrumental in creating the Northwest Crescent Alliance, in which Georgia Highlands College students participate on a regular basis. Other colleges in the Alliance are Shorter College, Berry College, Reinhardt College, Kennesaw State University and Dalton State College.

�Dr. Seigel is one of the bright spots in the University System. She is one that everyone looks to and she dreams big, which is what I appreciate about her,� said Dr. Randy Pierce, president of Georgia Highlands College.

The graduation ceremony will be held Saturday, May 8, at 10 a.m. at the Forum in downtown Rome.

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