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Dr. Hynes to serve on GHC board of directors
April 1, 2004
CARROLLTON,
GA - Dr. Thomas Hynes, vice president for academic affairs at the University of West Georgia, has been selected to serve on the Georgia
Humanities Council's 
board
of directors. A prominent group of civic, business and academic leaders,
the board of directors serves as the governing body for the Council.
Prior to coming to West Georgia in 1996, Hynes taught at the University of Louisville and at Baylor University. Throughout his career, he has focused on styles of argumentation and political communications, and he has connected these interests to his involvement in competitive debate.
“Dr. Hynes has demonstrated a strong commitment to raising awareness of the humanities in our state,” said Dr. Steve Wrigley, Georgia Humanities Council Chairman. “As advocates for the Georgia Humanities Council, the board is dedicated to building community, character and citizenship through humanities education and outreach. Dr. Hynes, through his actions, has clearly earned a seat on this board.”
Hynes has authored several textbooks on topics ranging from aging in America to American education reform. He has also served on many committees for the University System of Georgia and the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.
Hynes is one of nine new board members selected from around the state to serve on the governing board for the Georgia Humanities Council. Each member will serve a three-year term and can be nominated to serve a second term, totaling six years of service. The staff and board of the Georgia Humanities Council network with individuals and organizations across the state, aiming for involvement with programs that are important to the local communities in Georgia.
The Georgia Humanities Council (www.georgiahumanities.org) serves the state of Georgia through its projects and grant programs. An independent nonprofit organization, the Council receives funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the State of Georgia, foundations, corporations, and individuals.
The Georgia Humanities Council believes the humanities to be vital to the continued health and prosperity of society. The Council supports educational activities that help Georgians learn about their heritage and stories, thus preparing our state's citizenry to make decisions for the future.
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