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Meta Team’s Top 3 Winter ’12 Anime

Last Goodbye to Winter~

OH NO! ALL MY SNOW MELTED…wait…I never got to see any snow this season! DAMN YOU FLORIDA! I guess I can always build a snowman out of sand right? So old man winter decided to close up shop and head home for a while, but the winter anime season was fantastic! There are a handful of shows I will miss and plenty of others I wish never saw the light of day. however that is to be expected with any season of fresh anime, so what three shows did I find enjoyable? Find out now…
{ Rinne no Lagrange } Hyper main lead girl check, giant alien robots check, amazing music CHECK! Seriously what more could I possibly wish for in a mecha series? Rinne no Lagrange started out as another one of those typical ecchi looking series we see with every season, however that was all just cleaver a trick to lure you into watching! After that you are thrown into several episodes where the producers decided to take a step back and remove any traces of fan service, but they did have some bath scenes towards the middle. Story wise I loved the overall mystery surrounding the legendary Vox machines and it really keeps you guessing with every episode and each character brings their own personalities to a few important episodes. Even the side characters like Moid, the trio of space bishies and Villagibro have plenty of moments to shine.
{ Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou } BEST OPENING EVER! Every time it played it always brought a huge smile to my face I don’t know why I guess it has a really catchy tune. However the best and greatest part of this series has to be listening to Sugita Tomokazu! After I heard he was going to star in Nichibros; I got so excited because he voices Gintoki from Gintama another one of my favorite characters. What else is there to enjoy? Easy! Every end segment of the high school girls are funky! Those three girls deserve a spin off, besides those girls I really enjoyed watching Ringo-chan and every little sister! SO GO WATCH THIS ANIME!
{ Inu X Boku SS } What!? Yes I know what is this Fosh liked this random series? While it might not be filled with any giant robots blowing things up or characters running around with super powers, however it does have plenty of interesting characters to keep me watching. At first I really found Ririchiyo and Miketsukami to be so damn annoying, but closer to the end that feeling started to fade quickly. Besides the main cast I enjoyed watching Karuta and Watanuki together! And sure Karuta is either talking about food or eating food she always had these cute moments with Ririchiyo. Speaking of Karuta I can’t forget to mention her ending theme song, I swear I had that on a constant loop and that fantastic opening! So yes this was a slow series at the start, but I would say it was more character driven than anything else which is never a bad thing.
honorable-mentions: Brave 10 \\ Ano Natsu \\ Nisemonogatari

I keep a document of how many shows I complete/continue in an anime season. I don’t really think Winter is the greatest anime season since I started keeping track, but I completed/kept up with 10 shows this season, a personal record. Maybe because my hatred of the actual season of winter, I stayed inside and let my thermostat go up to 80 as I watched plenty of anime. Btw, Crunchyroll account + iPad + Apple TV made it so easy to watch on my big screen TV and rest on my comfy couch while doing so.
{ High School DxD } I love ecchi series, but even I can take a step back from time to time and go, “…yeah, this show is garbage… but I still like it!” DxD is an ecchi series that turned out better than even I thought it would. The uncensored TV airing is obviously a part of this, or else I’d never mention this show on a season list because I’d be waiting forever for BD’s to come out. Oppai a plenty (and a rare penis) in this series and also a funny Yuki Kaji lead that was a pervert to the max but had a pure heart. The funniest scene in the series was when he walked in on Asia and he was the one that screamed like a girl. I enjoyed what bit of the chess battle mechanic they utilized in the series, that end animation is golden, and considering there’s 10 volumes of LN’s, I want more DxD anime!
{ Tantei Opera Milky Holmes 2 } This show has an IQ of 1.4 ^ -20000000000, but damn it can be fun to watch! The jokes do repeat themselves quite often, but little things like with the “Don’t call me Kokoro!” joke were given a bit of a twist when a bomb disposal robot argues with Kokoro about calling it Popo. Saku also had the joke of the series, but I won’t spoil here. The show has 4 stupid girls, but at least the show’s weird enough that you can enjoy their dumb antics. Twenty’s nipples were given much more powers this season, and that’s a great example of how bizarre the show went with its humor. Dude’s naked at a beauty pageant juggling apples with his nips (and I gotta assume sack); it’s ridiculous. All in all, you definitely should try out Milky Holmes.
{ Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou } Not since School Rumble have I enjoyed a comedy anime the way I did with Nichibros. I’m not the biggest comedy anime fan and I seldomly actually laugh at them, but the School Rumble/Gintama director made it work. I’ve mentioned on the ‘cast about how High School Girls are Funky is fantastic, but the Boys did a lot of heavy lifting and have some segments all always remember, such as the train bits with the big mole or the Yoshitake shaving his nipples.
honorable-mentions: Rinne no Lagrange \\ Aquarion Evol \\ more info Show ▼

Good riddance, Winter. What a terrible cold streak in my anime-watching schedule. In the end, I only watched a few shows and completed even fewer. There were no shining gems, just some series that poked their heads up slightly higher than the others. I guess I should dash my negative views aside for now and give a round of applause to the handful of shows that I actually kind of enjoyed.
{ Nisemonogatari } 100% pretentious dialogue and SHAFT-y animation make up this light novel adaptation. Most of the series consists of conversations, which sounds dull on paper, but it’s a lot more magical to actually watch. The actual writing is meandering and long-winded, but always carries a very thought-provoking point at the end. SHAFT makes sitting through all this talking very interesting, using artsy and dynamic animation choices to keep things fresh. The story itself kind of wanders and doesn’t ever have a true climax, but that’s fine, I’m just here to watch a bunch of characters I love have deep conversations. Even the trivial conversations about donuts are good! What really makes this shoot to number one though? Toothbrushing.
{ Mirai Nikki } There are a lot of ups and downs with this show in terms of both animation and what it thinks qualifies for a good joke (give up on humour, Mirai Nikki. Forever. Please). Thing can get cheesy and sometimes things don’t make sense either when you try and logically explain it. However, at the heart of it all, you have a completely bonkers story about the most captivating yandere I’ve seen in anime. Everyone in the show is a different flavour of crazy and seeing them all try to claw their way to the path of becoming a God has been very satisfying. It’s not a perfect show, but it sure as hell brings the thrills. The revelations in the past few episodes have been so utterly insane, that Mirai Nikki will likely stand out as one of this season’s most unforgettable anime.
{ Persona 4 } This is another show with a lot of flaws, but it still comes out on top given the crop of Winter shows out there. No, it’s not bad, but it’s really an average or “good” anime as a whole. However, looking at it as a video game adaptation, this is top notch stuff. Rarely does the original spirit of the game shine through in an adaptation even with changes being made to the story. In fact, the changes often made things even better and more compelling. Very impressive given the many failed adaptations in the past. As a huge fan of the Persona franchise, of course this goes in my top 3. I’m biased and I had a whole lot of hype from racing to finish the game the summer before this started airing!
honorable-mentions: Rinne no Lagrange \\ Phi Brain \\ Another

Winter anime season has never really been my favorite, no matter what year. There’s always only a very, very, VERY few select shows that I watch until Spring begins. At least this year I managed to find two that I liked…!
{ Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou } UGH, I AM SO SAD THAT THIS IS OVER. My daily source of nonsense comedy is gone! I was pretty skeptical at just how funny it would be when it came to watching the first episode, but it won me over in a matter of minutes. The comedy did seem to flat out as it got more towards the end and repeated more of the same jokes. Yet, my love for it burned strong and I managed to find at least some laughs in the duller episodes. Overall I just loved the ridiculousness that it had, from wearing Tadakuni’s younger sister’s underthings to playing Kick-the-Can with a Gundam figurine to the ordinary-turned-extraordinary events that had me raising my eyebrows at such high levels I didn’t know they could reach. The only complaint I really have is that they didn’t put enough Funky High School Girls, and that their segments were at the end. Where Kimi to Boku currently gives me cute, fuzzy comedy to fangirl over, Nichibros gives me that stupid, nonsense comedy to soothe that immature side of me. In short, I’m practically praying for a second season.
{ Black★Rock Shooter } I will never understand my feelings for this show. Black Rock Shooter literally stands on the border of ‘Like’ and ‘Dislike’. It was unforgettable in a way, and at the same time forgettable. Its good points were obviously the brutal, badass, CG animated action scenes that definitely trumped the original OVA’s action scenes (in my opinion), its adorable yuri vibes that had me swooning, and its stunning analogy of the tiny bird that gave out a beautiful message I strongly believe in. However, the whole ‘FRIENDSHIP’, over ooey-gooey-cheesy storylines had me cover my face in shame at some points. All in all, I have grown to like it, but as I said in my review, it’s definitely not something I’d put on a ‘Must Watch’ or ‘Favorites’ list. I do not regret watching it though, not one bit~.

The winter season was pretty quiet for me since I found it really hard to get into a lot of shows; my weekly watch list was very modest. Thankfully the shows that I did follow were strong enough to keep me from going into anime withdrawal.
{ Natsume Yuujinchou Shi } By far the crowning jewel of the Winter season for me, Natsume came back with a vengeance for it’s 4th season. After the somewhat lackluster 3rd season, I was a bit nervous about this one, but my fears were completely swept away. This has turned out to be one of the stronger seasons, not just in story but in emotional impact. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house when the final episode aired, I know I was in bits! And it takes a lot to wrangle that kind of response, well, it does for me. So for that reason Natsume Shi can only be my top choice.
{ Mirai Nikki } The second half of Mirai Nikki has been a mixed bag, but in the run up to the climax I can only say the story has got smarter, darker and incredibly good. I found the same kind of excitement and anticipation watching the last few episodes of Mirai Nikki as I did when Ao no Exorcist was finishing. Mirai Nikki is also everything Deadman should have been, so it gets my love on being manic and blood-crazed while knowing what angles to play to and what to avoid when going over the top.
{ Ai no Kusabi } I thought this OVA had a lot of good ideas, and it was more what fanservice shows for girls should be. That being, it exploits the hell of of the sexuality of the cast without actually being sexually graphic. My only complaint was that it was too tame compared to the original. They could get away with a lot more back then, but for such a long awaited remake of what is one of the most graphic yaois out there, it was disappointing. That being said, if you take it for what it is instead of what it’s meant to be then you’ll get a slick, futuristic anime with music to die for.

Gah. Winter. I didn’t even get to watch much because I was so frickin’ busy. College is depleting my livelihood, mind, body and soul. It’s seriously going to be the death of me. Really, the only show I finished was Another. I did enjoy some other shows, from what I watched of them…
{ Another } Despite my extreme dislike of all things horror, I do believe that we all need a bit of an adrenaline rush here and there. Another definitely did this for me. Until the shitstorm that was the final two episodes, it had the perfect mix of suspense and gore. Seriously, the manner with which all these different characters died was absolutely terrifying. I can never look at my umbrella the same away again. And there’s an elevator in my building that shakes when it gets up to my floor and I avoid it whenever I can! Stairs baby! But seriously, Another absolutely freaked me out! And, for once, I loved that. Not to mention the mystery aspect of it, which was a lot of fun to puzzle out. You never could predict what was going to happen and it was one of the most engaging shows I’ve ever watched. I’m sad that it’s over, but it was a good ride while it lasted!
{ Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou } I LOVED this show. It reminded me of Arakawa Under the Bridge in its presentation which was awesome. It never failed to make me laugh because, seriously, these kids were just too much. They wore girl panties, my god! I seriously almost pee myself from laughing so hard. Seriously, the kids in this show are just TOO funny. It makes me miss the shenanigans that my friends and I would get ourselves into in high school. Good times, man. Luckily I haven’t finished the show yet, so I still have a good dosage of hilarious brobro times left! *fistpump*
{ Chihayafuru } I actually… did not… watch this… the whole way through. I dropped it at Episode 8. Not because I didn’t like it, but because I had no time for it. It was super good though and I can tell, just from skimming through the episodics that Kara and Kyo did, that it only got better. Chihaya was a compelling protagonist and I loved that she was so far from your typical heroine in anime. She was passionate and excited and put her all into everything. It was great! I’m definitely going to be catching up with this show, real soon.

I kinda forgot about Winter anime already… But no worries! Some of them I do remember. Actually, I do remember them, but it’s just that I had a hard time choosing my top three because winter anime were surprisingly enjoyable and entertaining. So yeah, if there’s an anime I don’t have here, it’s not because I don’t like it.
{ Gintama } This aired one year ago, but it ended this winter. YUP, IT’S STILL IN THE WINTER ANIME LIST. Nothing can beat Gintama from the number one spot in my list. I’m not trying to say that Gintama is flawless; thinking with logic, Gintama doesn’t make sense at all. Cutting a pillar with a wooden sword? Characters that don’t age? Vomit everywhere? Out-of-nowhere ridiculous background story of a character? Gintama sounds like any other Shounen Jump anime, but why is it so different? Obviously it’s the characters. Obviously it’s the puns. Obviously it’s the toilet jokes. Obviously it’s Gintoki being voiced by fucking Sugita Tomokazu with his fucking sexy voice. Yeah, Gintama doesn’t make sense; it’s pretty lame. But that’s why I love it. It filled my weeks with laughter and memorable moments. I mean, who doesn’t need laughs on Mondays?
{ Natsume Yuujinchou Shi } Ah, Natsume. Who doesn’t love Natsume? Everybody effing loves Natsume. Even guys love Natsume. But of course, people love him more now thanks to the Past Arc in Shi. Nothing can beat the feeling of being able to understand the character one loves so much, being able to relate self to that character’s past. And that’s how I felt after I watched about Natsume’s past. Not to mention Natsume’s character developed the most in this season. The awkward moment between the two friends, the ups and downs during the exploration of his childhood, Natsume went through all of that and survived. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a character developed naturally like this. Natsume is slowly transcending from a mere character into a perfect being. He’s great. Everything everything about this season’s Natsume was great.
{ Chihayafuru } I never thought that I would end up loving this when I saw the summary. Seriously, card game with gazillion poems (hundred) in it!? My motto is “No Kaiba No card game.” Gosh, I don’t even play games. What the hell is Mass Effect? But dang, I ended up enjoying every second of it. The characters are likeable, and their interactions are fun as they slowly deeper the bond among themselves. While karuta is not a game I want to play, the representation of karuta here is so great to the point where I actually thought of playing karuta for a second. Karuta looks so fun here instead of boring. Oh, and best of all? NO ROMANCE WOOT! I love how the characters here solely focus on karuta only. And I can ship Taichi with Arata thanks to that.
honorable-mentions: Inu X Boku SS \\  more info Show ▼

Winter was… Surprisingly good. I was busy for most of it, but I can honestly say that I enjoyed everything I watched more than I thought I would. Sure there weren’t any real surprises or dark horses that I found (Chihayafuru doesn’t count. It started in fall.), but it was enjoyable nonetheless. …Which is why I had a hell of a time picking out my top three and why ever show ever this season is in my honourable mentions.
{ Chihayafuru } Me liking this anime can as a huge shock to me. Normally the very thought of me sitting and watching a card-based anime that doesn’t involve Egyptian pharohs and holographic monsters is unthinkable, but Madhouse definitely caught my attention with this one. Sure I liked it mostly because of the shoujo-ish feel to it, but Chihayafuru definitely had a ton going for it. The characters were likable (…for the most part. You know who I’m talking about.), it had a great storyline to it, and it went way in depth to make a card game that’s somewhat obscure to the west interesting and easy enough for me to follow along. Simply everything (…minus the romance aspect) went above and beyond my expectations. That’s why this is number one.
{ Inu X Boku SS } This one is closely behind my number one pick and really, the only reason Chihayafuru is ahead is because it had more episodes to develop the side characters. Other than that, Inu x Boku was another thing that went above my expectations in every possible department. The animation was pretty, the music was also amazing and I loved the fact that the ending changed based on the episode. On the character side, Ririchiyo and Soushi were only THE CUTEST COUPLE EVER and they transferred all of the characters from the manga to the anime successfully and without ruining anything about them for me. Since I’m extremely picky, I’d say that was a success in itself.
{ Another } … I like watching people die. I don’t think there’s anything too deep there. However, what really got me was the feeling of tension and suspense that this anime managed to pull off. Like, I knew that she was going to fall on the umbrella and I knew that the other guy was going to get streamrolled by the boat, but thanks to the music and such, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. The atmosphere was intense. …Sure, I laughed my way through the ending when things just got ridiculous, but up until that point, I think they handled the deaths really well. I cringed. I normally don’t cringe.
honorable-mentions: Nichibros \\ Rinne no Lagrange \\ Persona 4 \\ Nisemonogatari \\ BRS \\ Milky Holmes (lolol Jrow, “IQ of 1.4^-20000000000”) \\ TOO MANY TO COUNT. Just assume that if it finished in winter, I saw it and it’s on this list.

Truth be told, I’m still having withdrawal symptoms from having to bid farewell to my beloved winter anime. (゜´Д｀゜) Woe is me, as although Winter 2012 wasn’t one of the best seasons we’ve had, but it did bring quite a few surprises that will continue to stay close to my heart. I started off with watching about 9 series weekly, and ended with 7 – and those 7 were good enough to keep me highly entertained for the whole season. Top 3, you say? I can just about them them off my head :3
{ Inu X Boku SS } Okay I might be biased because I blogged this, but still, this is the anime that completely proved my first impression of it just being a fluffy, light fangirl/fanboy bait of the season to be wrong! IT IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ANIME I HAVE EVER SEEN ＼（Ｔ∇Ｔ）／ I loved the carefully-crafted characters as so much more depth to them was revealed to us as the series progressed, and the way the bonds between the characters formed over time was beautiful. Ah, I shouldn’t get too caught up in expressing my love for this wonderful anime, but I’d really say that this was the gem of the Winter season for me, and it’s definitely earned its place in my all-time favorites. <3
{ Another } At first I didn’t really know what to expect — I had absolutely no experience in horror anime, but the prospect of it looked interesting and I like mysteries 8D Although Another eased in with a rather slow pace, it eventually picked up speed and threw us into a whirlwind of assumptions and accusations – who is the dead person? ψ(｀∇´)ψ  By the end of the series, I’d come to have a strong fondness for the two main character and that final twist, just- woah. I like how the entire mystery eventually played out and it’s given me a great first impression of the horror genre. Now I’m looking forward to moar next season >D
{ Persona 4 } This show is so adorable!! I was completely new to Persona, never having played any of the games before, but this was a great introduction to the series and now I’m really interested in it – prolly gonna check the games out soon. The anime had so much LULZ and cheesy bromance! The characters are really endearing and they really grow on you after awhile – yes, even Yu who appeared to have 0 facial expressions at the start of the anime – and I loved the crime-solving team they eventually formed and their.. combined weirdness in general. xD The idea of having another world in the TV was genius from the start, and I think the way they touched on both sides of being human, through Shadows and Persona, was really interesting and thought-provoking, in a sense. Although this show did have some dark themes, what I like most about it is the relationships and interactions (SOCIAL LINKS!) between the characters, and that’s what allowed me to enjoy it the most.   (*´・ｖ・)
honorable-mentions: Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou \\ Black*Rock Shooter \\ Guilty Crown \\ Bleach

I originally told myself that I would focus on school and only get involved in 3-4 anime for the Winter season … as if that was actually going to happen! （´▽｀）3-4 turned into 7-8 and before I knew it I was swamped in amazing series to keep me busy as I made refuge from the cold weather. (Unfortunately InuxBoku and Brave 10 didn’t survive …) Overall, this has been one of the most enjoyable seasons I’ve experienced since I started watching anime, and I’m definitely going to miss a lot of these shows! (Even though my physics grade suffered because of them …)
{ Rinne no Lagrange } I probably would have died a little inside if it weren’t for the fact that a second season and an OVA were announced, Langrange without a doubt was my most loved show of Winter 2012. Honestly, there isn’t a single thing that I can look back on and say I didn’t like, the characters were perfect, the mecha action was superb, and there wasn’t a single moment that bored me. I’m not sure if Lagrange will ever cross into shoujo-ai territory, but there are some truly unforgettable relationships that develop. Madoka, Lan, and Muginami are three of my most admired characters from this season with good reason, all you have to do is watch to see why! •◡ •
{ Nisemonogatari } After finishing Bakemonogatari halfway through the season and falling completely in love with it, I obviously had to jump right into Nise. The most addicting quality of the monogatari series for me has to be the characters, they’re witty, quirky, and almost always hilarious in their own unique interactions with Araragi, himself being my favorite male lead since I started watching anime. Although I missed not having different storylines for each character this season (especially Nadeko who got so little airtime), every week left me dying for more. Following along with lvlln’s posts made it even more enjoyable, getting all the ins and outs of what I didn’t get to see in the move from novel to anime, which turned out to be a lot sometimes!
{ Chihayafuru } ALL MY SHIPS!! (°□°) Apart from my complete fanboying over the characters, Chihayafuru was an outstanding sport (can I say sport?) show. The matches were consistently intense and exciting to watch, and if a show can do that with a card game for 24 episodes then you know you have a good show on your hands! Chihaya was by far my favorite female character of the season, leads like her don’t come around often. The only real disappointment with this one was the lack of sales, I’m desperate for a second season!
honorable-mentions: Ano Natsu de Matteru // Nichibros // Another // BRS // Mouretsu Pirates // more info Show ▼

I watched something like 12 series in the fall of last year, and I promised myself that I’d scale back, but I don’t think I did such a good job, as I followed 11 this season. Yeah, not much of an improvement, though, to be fair, a good chunk of them were continuations of the previous season, e.g. Guilty Crown, Shakugan no Shana Final, Persona 4, Chihayafuru. I’ve seen a lot of people disparage this season as being disappointing, but I’ve always believed that you only need one truly great show to make a season/year/decade great, and this season had at least 2, so I’m quite satisfied.
{ Nisemonogatari } Were you expecting something else? This was a sequel proper to Bakemonogatari, and Shinbo’s trademark visual style and attention to detail shone through, creating a show that was wondrous to watch. The music was quite phenomenal as well, both the 4 OP/EDs and the background music, and with episode 8 it provided something that will stay with us for a long time. The story themes played out wonderfully culminating in a statement about family, and fit in nicely with the Monogatari series’s central idea of hopeful cynicism.

{Mirai Nikki } Were it any other season, Future Diary would have taken the top spot by far. Its crazy turns and twists were a joy to watch unfold, even as it kept throwing logic out the window. It is truly a show that is unapologetically itself, sucking me in and letting me gloss over whatever little issues it had. I knew that the manga was well received, but I had no expectations that the anime adaptation would be any good. The cast of psychotic but lovable characters, the increasingly insane and convoluted survival game and mythos, I’ll miss them all.

{ Chhayafuru } At the beginning, I saw Chihayafuru like I saw Steins;Gate: a show that did all the technical things right but that had no heart. Indeed, it had beautiful art both in direction and production quality, the music was top notch, and the pacing was solid. But the characters felt wooden, soulless. Until well into the 2nd half, when things started clicking, and our trio of Chihaya, Taichi, and Arata became real characters that I could love. It’s a shame it had no true story arc to end it, and it would be a crying shame if no sequel were produced, but this ended up being one hell of a fun and funny show that I’m glad I watched.
honorable-mentions: Persona 4 \\ Amagami SS+ Plus \\ more info Show ▼

Oh Winter, where have you gone leaving me behind melting with this hotness? At least it helps that we get rain here and the weather cools down for a few days. Winter was not so cool but it was made cooler with the giant two-cour/long-running shows, making it pretty entertaining. With the new year, lots of experiments were done; some of whom failed like Guilty Crown, while series like Nichibros became a comedy hit. Even if Winter was very happening, the long running shows made it at least good.
{ Nisemonogatari } I loved Bakemonogatari and literally have been waiting for more than a year for Kizumonogatari, only for it to be delayed even further. Though, Nisemonogatari came as a surprise bonus and now with the official announcement of Shaft producing all Monogatari series, things are pretty much set for both NisiOisin and Shaft. Lots of monies to be made and more hentai boundaries to be broken. However, this is not good just because of its borderline eroticism but hell-interesting characters. Where have you seen such an interesting harem anime that plays on deep stuff but is actually quite wacky. Overall, this was a refreshing change from Bakemonogatari with gorgeous animation and shafty goodness. Need MOAR RAWR!
{ Natsume Yuujinchou Shi } One of the most successful non-shounen show of current times and it’s not because it’s filled with jiggly boobs or extra footage minus white-beam-chan and death-beam-kun. This is an atmospheric anime that has developed a brand of its own with time, making Natsume a very much loved character; not just because he’s bishie but is a special boy who has a knack for making supernatural friends. The many connection that Natsume builds, the ever jumpy plushie aka bodyguard of Natsume and the barrage of likeable supporting cast is what makes things fresh. This also dishes out many heartfelt one to even three episode stories. My favourite of this season was about his parents, showcasing how raw his childhood had been. With the manga still continuing, let’s bring out another season!
{ Chihayafuru } This has been the wondrous return of Madhouse from the hellhole called Marvel. I have nothing against comics but damn, those Japan-centric stories were so ughhh… We got to know about a game that we had only slightly heard of on other anime. And along with that, wonderful characters with whom we built a rapport instantly. Don’t you just love Chihaya and her determination to do the best? Her giving it all? Things do spice up when there’s Taichi and Arata looking for her attention but the influence is mild and all character have a likeable streak that even makes you like the opposing party like Shinobu, Sudo and Suo. In short, watch this!
honorable-mentions: Phi Brain \\ Mirai Nikki \\ Nichibros \\ Persona 4 \\

Like usual, we did another team poll of our Top 5 anime that ended in Winter season. resulting in a mix of one and two cour series. Our honourable mentions to make a top 10 includes: Rinne no Lagrange, Inu x Boku SS, Another, Persona 4 and Gintama. I hope you enjoyed this post and from below let us know your own top seven and reason for choosing so. Till next time, ja ne~

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46 Responses to “Meta Team’s Top 3 Winter ’12 Anime”

  1. Jrow says:

    It’s interesting to note that, of the characters highlighted in my top 3, only the boy is wearing a bra. XD

  2. DarkstarZero says:

    My top 5 of this season are:

    1: Another
    2: Persona 4
    3: Inu X Boku
    4: Black Rock Shooter
    5: Guilty Crown

    • Foshizzel says:

      Ooooh fancy list! I probably would have picked Guilty Crown because I had sooooo much fun reviewing it! Even though my reviews were more like lol-parody-mode for the entire thing <3

  3. BlackBriar says:

    So many great animes last season. They were all so good that naming just 3 alone hardly seems to do it justice but here goes nothing. My top three Winter animes would be:

    I recommend this to anyone who’s totally into horror or who just wants a scare every now and then. For those who can handle it, I dare you to marathon the entire series at night time. The story started off a little like Shiki, slow while unfolding the important parts and then later, picks up speed while still being good with all well thought out and graphic deaths leaving you to guess what will happen next and who’s responsible. Not to mention that there was an insane angry mob at the end. I still think of that kid crushed by the bulldozer while he was at his computer and the cute nurse who was dropped to her demise. The concept was really good! There were some twists in the plot that made it more interesting!

    The dialog is the best part abort this series. It’s so much fun to watch the interaction between the characters. Every episode was unique and hilarious to watch. The best ones were the Kanbaru discipline scene from episode 2 and the notorious sibling/incest toothbrush scene from episode 8 (Damn, that was unforgettable, LOL). It wasn’t necessary to be picky about which character was the best because all of them were great, even the villains like Kaiki and Yozoru. Though my top five goes to Koyomi, Shinobu (Loli or teenager), Senjougahara, Karen and Kanbaru.

    Rinne no Lagrange:
    This was a really fun and dramatic mecha anime and with so many yuri vibes, I couldn’t help but love it. Once everyone got together, the three lead ladies were inseperable (They even went skinny dipping on a beach alone at night). There’s no telling how many times they were holding hands or were concerned for each other. Each of them had something that didn’t dull the other. The Mecha side of the anime series also played a huge role in the story along with sweet mentoring characters like Yoko, the funny anti-hero types like Villaguilio and the three Ovid pilots (Mainly the crossdressing Array) and the devious, untrusting ones like Moid (I still can’t trust that guy). I can’t wait for the other half to come along.

    Honorable Mentions:
    Persona 4: The Animation
    Mirai Nikki
    Guilty Crown
    Phi Brain: Kami no Puzzle
    Ano Natsu de Matteru
    Black Rock Shooter
    Mouretsu Pirates
    Senki Zesshou Symphogear
    High School DxD
    Inu x Boku SS

    • Foshizzel says:

      I know right? It is always tough to just name three and then have some honorable mentions after ahaha

      Another: That series started out slow and dull for me until BAM! People started to drop like flies every other episode, but damn did ever get so intense at the end!? GOOD LORD! I loved every minute of it. Sadly I can’t say much for the story because “horror” anime turns into “comedy” for me, but I can see why certain people love it, LOL YES!! The elevator death and the bulldozer were by far the most graphic deaths.

      Nisemonogatari: Agreed! Dialog for that series is great, but I found myself focused on the subs I missed the omg action scenes…or I read it first and then went back to drool over the visuals. EPISODE EIGHT! Ohhhh yes that will go down in history thanks to what you said! Incest and lol wut toothbrush fetish?! WOOOO! I can’t pick my favorite girl maybe Shinobu? She did have some hngggg scenes and a few NSFW >.>

      Rinne no Lagrange: Yeah there is so much yuri keeping that series going, but I loved it and found it so addictive! Even the mecha fights were great and I loved the color schemes for each Vox machine. Not to mention killer OST!? I LOVE IT! Anyway yeah great cast of good guys and “bad guys” I can’t wait for the second half in the summer.

      Nice honorable mentions list! I probably should have thrown Guilty Crown and BRS on mine, while those anime failed to impress most I found the battles in both to be so entertaining! Story thou yeah we won’t get into that <3

  4. Samantha Zan says:

    1. Persona 4: The Animation – Haven’t played the game this was all new to me, so I now see the fablousness in Persona *w*
    2. Nisemonogatari – This show was just HNNNNNNNN -w-
    3. Black Rock Shooter – Loved the production value in this.

    • Foshizzel says:

      P4: That series had lots of hilarious moments and plenty of OMG! FIGHTING! well on the side of the persona summons, but I was one of many non p4 gamers out there and I can say it honestly feels like the best video game to anime so far.

      Nisemonogatari: Lots of HNNNGGG all over the place xDDD

      BRS: Agreed production was high while the story suffers T___T I loved the battles and SUPER CANNON to the face with the ending? AMAZING.

  5. Amutofan123 says:

    Great choices everyone~ My top three:
    1. Chihayafuru
    2. Mirai Nikki
    3. Another

    • Foshizzel says:

      Chihayafuru: Loved the opening song, but I have yet to finish it off…I have the final five episodes burning a hole on my desktop! Maybe I should finish those? Ahahah

      Mirai Nikki: What can I say? Just kidding! Just one name comes to mind! Yuno, Yuno and oh yes YUNO!? She was the highlight of the series and we finally know the truth about her…other than that I really enjoyed the idea of cell phones used as tools in this series.

      Another: DEATH AND MORE DEATH?! I loved every moment…yeah some deaths were a bit uhh random while the final two episodes smacks you in the face with all that blood! For a horror series I really enjoyed that.

  6. skylion says:

    Nisemonogatari > Inu x Boku > Chihayafuru.

    • Foshizzel says:

      Good order! But is that order of which loli girls you liked? kukuku…

      in that case id go with the sameeee order or Inu x Boku first thanks to HANAZAWA KANAAAAA~ then again Nisemonogatari is filled with lots of wonderful characters.

      • skylion says:

        Chihayafura had no loli girls (I watched it many times, I would have noticed!…you aught to finish for the sake of your desktop). If we include Bodacious Space Lolis Pirates, then we have some clay to mold.

        So: Nisemonogatari > Bodacious Space Lolis Pirates > Inu x Boku.

        With mentions going to Rinne No LaLoliGrange and Aquarion LOLILOVE EVOL.

        There, my mininum daily Metanorn gags in one post.

  7. Renn says:

    My top five would’ve been 5) Daily Dudes, 4) Nisemonogatari, 3) Mirai Nikki, 2) Natsume Yuujinchou Shi, 1) Chihayafuru, so no arguments here. B) Nice job on the post, team; it reads great and looks great as usual! 😀

  8. Tofu says:

    Inu X Boku needs more luv~ But I guess the polls show that ey? ;D Those who haven’t seen it should give it a try.

    My picks are:

    Inu X Boku SS
    Mirai Nikki
    Natsume Yuujinchou Shi

    Like Miya, I had also blogged Inu X Boku SS but that doesn’t necessarily mean I will love it more. Inu X Boku was quite different to the rest of the series. It had it’s bad parts here and there but what lead up to the great stuff made you enjoy those minor negative parts of the story. TRUST ME, those last 2 episodes proves that Inu X Boku has the best finale in the season but I don’t want to brag about this too much ^^;

    Mirai Nikki was the anime that got me into dark and gore. I haven’t seen such a show or read such a story that was that dark and I actually enjoyed it. Surprisingly, I’m itching for more dark stories like Mirai Nikki or maybe even darker (without the horror stuff). I didn’t expect much at first so you can tell how much I was surprised to see how well it turned out to be.

    Natsume, Nisemono and Chihayafuru… how should I put it… it was hard arranging their orders because I have mix feelings for all. Each of them had their good points and some had some not so great points. I adore Natsume heaps. Shaft’s work on Nisemono is brilliant. Chihayafuru showed me how awesome playing karuta is, but these 3 shows are different to each other, you can’t exactly compare who’s better. I was itching to throw in Ano Natsu into the mix and even BRS or Persona 4 if it was Top 7 or something.

    Loving those snow flakes very much~ <3

  9. Joojoobees says:

    Yeah! I like the way you’re doing this: shows that ended in Winter. I don’t approve of “technically it was a Fall show because it started back then,” since we need to see the end to know how we feel about it.

    My Picks:
    #1 Chihayafuru ~ for obvious reasons.
    #2 Chihayafuru Inu X Boku ~ because they pulled it off.
    #3 Chihayafuru Phi Brain ~ because I listened to the heart of the puzzles, and they told me to vote this way.

    • BlackBriar says:

      “Heart of the Puzzles”? LOL Nice one!! I’ll take that as a Yu-Gi-Oh! parody. Still, Phi Brain is one of the best shows we have right now. It’s a good thing that it’s still ongoing.

    • Karakuri says:

      This. All of this.

  10. Kitty says:

    1. Black Rock Shooter: Always love a good mind **** anime!
    2. Natsume <—- no questions there, seriously!
    3. Chihayafuru: Because I wasn't expect anything from it and it amazed it! Totally loved it!

  11. Moni Chan says:

    1. Dashi Koukusai no nichijou
    2. Black rock shooter
    3. Mirai Nikki

    comedy, action, and just plain mind FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!

  12. Gecko says:

    1. Inuxboku.
    Everything else… was just “eh” or I dropped it (Moretsu, that other one, Guilty Crown.) I feel disappointed by this winter, but really, it’s probably good, since school needs to be more important for me…
    Anyways, nice graphics guys!

  13. akagami says:

    What, no Papa no Iu Koto wo Kikinasai! anywhere? Blasphemy!

    Winter is hard for me, since there were so many great shows (unlike Spring, which has 3-4 that I’m actually really enjoying).

    After some serious head-scratching (and some internal arguments) my three would have to be:
    1) Papa no Iu Koto wo Kikinasai! – sleeper hit for me, cute, endearing, and just fun to watch. This was one of the shows where I was “Tuesday, come faster!!!”
    2) Nisemonogatari – Awesome dialogue. Shaft being Shaft. Awesome visuals. Has Ararararagi and awesome haremettes. And Awesome Dialogue. Orgasmic for a Bakemonogatari-fan.
    3) Amagami SS+ Plus – Haruka! Ai! Haruka! Ai! Nishishishi!

    Duking it out in my head but just got pushed a mm out of the ring:
    Rinne no Lagrange/Aquarion EVOL/
    Ano Natsu de Matteru

    • akagami says:

      That was only considering shows that began airing in Winter. If I include shows that were still airing when Winter season started, I would add in Persona 4. Only because I love the game and this is just awesome fanservice. I’m sure if I didn’t like the game the ranking would be lower.

  14. Overcooled says:

    I spent so long just staring at the snowflakes…So pretty…

    Slowly catching up to Natsume Yuujinchou! I just have to be careful of going over my bandwidth limit…but I’m getting there!

    • akagami says:

      How do you like it? I was convinced to try the series, but I’ve yet to start on season 1. I have the first two episodes sitting there (behind my huge backlog of shows).

      • Overcooled says:

        Well, most of the Meta team (or so it feels like) was raving about the show so I started it, and their hype has been pretty accurate. It’s a very good show that knows how to tug at heartstrings. Did you ever watch Hotarubi no mori e? It’s full of stories like that in every episode.

        • akagami says:

          No I haven’t, when it came out I had no idea what it was about so I never bothered to check it out. I’m gonna go check it out this weekend and report back ^^

          • Snowley says:

            Check it, Natsume and Hotarubi are based on the work from the same mangaka. It’s like one bigger Natsume episode (without the MC ;p)

        • akagami says:

          Hmm, it wasn’t too bad. I didn’t tear up (and I’m the type who is easily moved) though I did come close at one point. But the whole connection felt a little forced, it didn’t feel genuine enough to me. But I had high expectations coming in, so that might have skewed my perspective.

          It kind of reminded me of Musashi, which I really liked.

          Well, I’ll get around to starting Natsume Yuujinchou (eventually).

          • Overcooled says:

            Well, now you know what to expect from Natsume since they’re both from the same manga-ka (as Snowley said. Hence why I suggested it). I didn’t cry, but I found it awfully touching, and I’m more on the pokerface side. It all depends on what you find to be sad, of course. Just try Natsume whenever you have time, I guess. No rush since you were pretty lukewarm with the movie XD

  15. akagami says:

    SO I just realized I never watched Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou (I thought I had checked out at least one episode). Thinking back, I had previewed Kimi to Boku and was incredibly bored. This came out right after and I thought it was more of the same so I skipped it.

    But in another thread Rakuen mentioned Nichijou (thought he was probably referring to the Nichijou (My Ordinary Life) and not Nichibros. And after reading Jrow’s comment re: School Rumble, I definitely had to check this out.

    How on earth did I miss such a gem? This totally reminded me of SR (the burst out laughing and get weird looks).

    Thanks to all of you! Definitely would have missed this and wouldn’t have known better.

    Oh, and great post (even if you snubbed Papa no Iu Koto wo Kikinasai!) ｡･ﾟ(ノД`)ﾟ・。

    • Kyokai says:

      I’m just glad you checked it out because damn, NICHIBROS was awesome! And avoiding Papa Kiki was not intentional; the list was already too long when I was making that poll. (ノД`)

    • Jrow says:

      Papakiki is somewhat good, I just think it’s bland in a number of spots. The concept is interesting and some episodes are good. I also think Nimura ended up being my favorite character after the Miu episode; that’s the kind of best friend I’d want watching over the kids. Raika was great, too.

  16. Reaper says:

    Argh, it’s so hard to choose just three animes that were so good from last season, since they’re all so great but somehow I felt there was something lacking as well; may be it’s just me but I think the season lacked a bit of ‘character development’. Ano Natsu definitely wins in that category, Persona close after and I have yet to catch up on my Mirai Nikki (since death/power-centre anime are my thing too) but as for the others sure they were great but I find myself less invested in them compared to Ano Natsu. Probably being a bit picky but I would like to see more ‘serious’ anime aimed at the more older audience than children…unfortunately, I’ve grown up from the Pokemon stage… 🙁

  17. The_Magus_Killer says:

    My Top 3 Picks

    1. Danshi Koukousei ni Nichijou (Thanks to Hidenori, I tried – and finally managed to talk to a girl on a riverside during a sunset. She’s ain’t a Literature Girl, though. Hidenori x Literature Girl forever!)

    2. Mirai Nikki (Yandere love is the PUREST LOVE)

    3. Amagami SS+ Plus (Ayatsuji-san can “check my soul” any time she wants)

  18. Alynn says:

    Ughhh its impossible to pick my top three ;_; but here I go anyway…

    1. Mirai Nikki (amazing adaption!)
    2. Nisemonogatari (enough said hehe)
    3. Another (surprisingly enjoyed it a lot!)

  19. skylion says:

    @Jrow. High School DxD ED. dat scissor kick!

    • Jrow says:

      That and the booty shake, best end theme of 2012, I’m quite certain of this! 😀

      • skylion says:

        We shall have to make sure it has a spot in the Best ED category of 2012. Hot contention right now with Sankarea’s.

    • BlackBriar says:

      Both High School DxD’s OP and ED were great but the ED was definitely the best. Rias Gremory and the other girls are totally hot and Issei’s one lucky bastard to have their company.

  20. skylion says:

    Also, in the interest of alternate OS’. Crunchyroll + Laptop running Ubuntu and Myth TV + HDMI cable + 24 HDTV + My lazy arse = Hotness.

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Macon State College Founded to Serve Needs Of Growing Midstate

The history of Macon State College began in 1965, when the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents passed a resolution to create a public two-year college to primarily serve Bibb, Houston, Peach, Crawford, Monroe, Jones and Twiggs counties. The voters of Bibb County approved a bond issue to fund the college.

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Macon Junior College, as it was then known, opened its doors in 1968 to the largest enrollment ever for a new state college in Georgia. In 1970, the Board of Regents directed Macon Junior College to serve civilian and military employees at Robins Air Force Base. The Robins Resident Center, located on the base, was then established.

In 1991, Macon State began serving Houston County and surrounding areas with the Warner Robins Center, located in the Advanced Technology Park. In 2003, with considerable help from state and local officials who helped secure funding and land, the college established a permanent Warner Robins Campus on Watson Boulevard.

When Macon State opened, many speculated it would not take long to gain four-year status. But the change was long in coming. After years of debate, during which the name of the school became Macon College, the Regents in 1996 approved a change in mission and the introduction of the bachelor of science degree. Later that year, the school became known as Macon State College to indicate the new status. Both changes formally took effect in 1997. The first bachelor's degrees were awarded in May 1999.

In 2007, Macon State underwent a major academic reorganization from divisions into schools. Officially formed were the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Information Technology, School of Nursing & Health Sciences and School of Business.

The number of bachelor’s degrees Macon State offered grew steadily over the years, driving dramatic enrollment increases. In 2012, the college offered 18 bachelor’s degrees with 33 majors or concentrations. Between 1999 and 2012, more than 3,000 students graduated from Macon State with bachelor’s degrees.

Macon State fielded intercollegiate athletic teams for only brief periods, and not at all since 1996. Recently, a resurgence of club sports drove discussion of a possible return to intercollegiate sports. In 2012, the college’s first football club won the Intercollegiate Club Football Federation championship.

In 2010, the college assumed operations of a private apartment complex adjacent to the Macon Campus to offer student housing for the first time in its history. The housing initiative was part of a new residence life program that included a wider variety of student activities. In January 2013, construction began on a new recreation and wellness facility on the Macon Campus.

Macon State’s fall 2012 enrollment was 5,780 students.

On January 8, 2013, Macon State College was consolidated with Middle Georgia College to become Middle Georgia State College.

January 8, 2013

Macon State's Timeline

The Board of Regents adopts a resolution approving the establishment of a two-year unit of the University System of Georgia in the Macon/Warner Robins area.

Bibb voters pass a $4.5 million bond referendum by 4 to 1 margin to provide initial funding for a public college in Macon. The University System of Georgia takes charge of project.

  • The 167-acre main campus opens on Eisenhower Parkway under President Jack K. Carlton. With 1,110 students, Macon Junior College has the largest charter enrollment of any new college in Georgia history.
  • Since junior colleges in Augusta, Columbus and Savannah were upgraded to senior status (1963-65), speculation begins almost immediately about expanding to a four-year institution.

The Regents direct Macon Junior College to organize Robins Resident Center to serve civilian and military employees of Robins Air Force Base.

  • President Carlton resigns his post to accept the presidency of Western Carolina State University.
  • Dr. William W. Wright, dean of the college, is elected the second president of Macon Junior College by the Board of Regents.

A statewide needs assessment by the University System identifies Macon/Warner Robins as one of three areas in Georgia that is underserved by public higher education.

President Wright resigns to become dean of the school of business at Stetson University in Deland, Florida. Jack H. Ragland, controller, is appointed acting president.

Dr. S. Aaron Hyatt is elected president of the College.

The Board of Regents vote to delete "junior" from the name of all two-year institutions, and Macon Junior College officially becomes Macon College.

President Hyatt submits official request to the Chancellor of University System asking for consideration of senior status.

  • Student and alumni groups submit names of 25,000 Middle Georgians on petitions for senior status.
  • State legislature approves $25,000 for study related to change of status for Macon College. Macon Representative Denmark Groover appears before the Board of Regents to plead Macon College case.

  • Chancellor Propst puts all requests for expansion on hold for one year as budget cuts imposed throughout University System.
  • College opens Warner Robins Campus in Advanced Technology Park.

  • Dr. Raymond Dawson of University System of North Carolina conducts review of Macon College request as consultant to the Board of Regents. Dawson meets with Macon College students, alumni, faculty and administrators, state legislators, elected officials, community representatives and officials from area public and private colleges.

  • Dawson recommends a change of status for Macon College, followed by a withdrawal from Macon of  Georgia College and Fort Valley State College undergraduate programs.
  • Chancellor Propst submits the Dawson Report to the Board of Regents where it is remanded to the Planning and Oversight Committee for further study.
  • The College celebrates its Silver Anniversary. Groundbreaking takes place for 65,000- square-foot arts and academic buildings.

Stephen R. Portch takes office as Chancellor of the University System. Governor Zell Miller appoints Macon businessman Charlie Jones to an at-large seat on the Board of Regents - the first Maconite to serve on the Board since 1966.

  • New Classroom Building completed under Gov. Miller's Georgia Rebound Program.
  • Chancellor Portch recommends to the Board of Regents that the Macon/Warner Robins and Atlanta metro areas be singled out for a special assessment based on demographics and educational needs. A Blue Ribbon panel composed of national higher education leaders is named to review results of a System-wide mission study.
  • Presidents of four University System institutions in the Macon region meet with Chancellor Portch to form the Central Georgia Planning Council.
  • The College's newest Academic Building -- housing the divisions of Social Sciences and Humanities and featuring a foreign language lab, theatre, art studio and rehearsal hall -- is dedicated and the first Endowment Campaign attracts more than $1 million during opening drive.
  • Mission Review for Macon College conducted at Georgia Tech under the supervision of a Blue Ribbon committee of external consultants. Georgia State University's Applied Research Center conducts focus sessions with business, government and education leaders in Middle Georgia to establish needs for future.

  • Board of Regents approves a new mission for Macon College which includes the introduction of the Bachelor of Science degree in selected majors.
  • The first three baccalaureate programs are approved by the Regents. They include the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Health Services Administration and Health Information Management.
  • Regents act on name change for Macon College. It will become Macon State College following the approval of the College's principal accrediting agency of a "substantive change" in the institution's mission.

  • President Hyatt announces his resignation effective August 1.  Dr. Hyatt will assume the duties of General Secretary Rotary International.
  • At its semi-annual meeting (23-25), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) approves the introduction of a baccalaureate program at Macon College.
  • Phase I of a $10.9 million Nursing/Health Sciences & Lab Complex ranks #20 on the Board of Regents' Major Capital Priorities List.
  • A Convocation is held on the main campus to recognize the change of mission and the adoption of a new name - MACON STATE COLLEGE.  Following the ceremony, groundbreaking is conducted for the $8.7 million Student Services Center.
  • Interim President David A. Bell is introduced to Macon State community by Chancellor Stephen Portch.
  • The Peyton Anderson Foundation presents the College with a $1 million grant to be matched by other sources to fund two academic chairs in Information Technology. These are the College's first endowed positions.

  • The Board of Regents unanimously approves the permanent appointment of David Bell as President of Macon State College.
  • Gov. Miller presents his FY 99 budget to the Georgia General Assembly. It contains a $1 million commitment to Macon State College from the Georgia Eminent Scholars Endowment Trust Fund to match the Peyton Anderson gift.
  • Board of Regents approves reorganization of Macon State College administration and establishes a new academic unit - the School of Information Technology.
  • The new Macon State College Foundation holds its first meeting. Waddell Barnes, M.D., is elected president of the Foundation by its new board of trustees.
  • Board of Regents approves new baccalaureate program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Business & Information Technology.   Dr. David Adams is named to the first Peyton Anderson Chair in Information Technology.
  • The College's Warner Robins teaching site in the Advanced Technology Park is designated a permanent off-campus center by the Regents.
  • Dr. David A. Bell is inaugurated as the fifth president of Macon State College.
  • The Regents authorize the creation of the Institute for Information Management to be associated with the School of Information Technology. The institute will serve as a vehicle for economic development and outreach.

  • The Educational Technology Center is established on the Macon campus. The center is allied with the School of Information Technology and trains public school teachers and staff in the effective use of educational technologies.
  • The College's fifth baccalaureate degree program is approved by the Board of Regents. Housed in the Division of Humanities, the Bachelor of Science in Communications & Information Technology places special emphasis on communicating through the new media.
  • The first baccalaureate graduates of Macon State College are awarded the bachelor of science degree in ceremonies at the Macon City Auditorium.
  • Governor Roy Barnes appoints Macon businessman and civic leader Connie Cater to the Eighth District seat on the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
  • The Board of Regents approves Phase II of the Professional Sciences and Conference Center - a $20 million structure to house the Division of Business and Economics, the School of Information Technology and University System meeting facilities. Phase I moves up to #7 on the Regents' Major Capital Priorities List.
  • Gov. Roy Barnes announces a two-year ICAPP grant of $500,000 to create and staff a corporate training environment focused on building Central Georgia's information technology  workforce. The first client is ComputerLogic of Macon.
  • The Macon State College Educational Technology Center is dedicated by Gov. Barnes in a refurbished facility formerly known as the Lecture Complex.
  • Regents gather on the MSC campus to hold their October board meeting which features an economic development briefing on Central Georgia conducted by leaders in business, health, manufacturing and military affairs.
  • President Bell delivers the College's Master Plan to the Board of Regents defining how the campus will be developed to complement the academic mission.
  • The Foundation successfully completes a campaign to match state funds for a third Eminent Scholar. An endowment of $500,000 is reserved.

  • Michael E. Staman, former vice chancellor and chief information officer for the University System, joins the MSC faculty to hold a Peyton Anderson Endowed Chair in Information Technology.
  • President Bell announces the introduction of the first MSC Bachelor of Science degree at the Warner Robins Center. The B.S. in Information Technology will begin Summer Semester.
  • The $8.75 million Student Life Center is opened bringing all student services under one roof while providing a new home for the Division of Business and Economics.
  • Macon State College is chosen by GLOBE - Global Learning Online for Business and Education - to offer the bachelor of science in information technology. This is the University System's first online bachelor's degree in IT.
  • President Bell founds the Central Georgia Technology Alliance as the mid-state affiliate of the Technology Association of Georgia. He is elected chair of the charter board of  'TAG Central' and is named to the executive committee of Atlanta-based TAG.
  • With Cox Communications, the College forms Cox@MaconState, a partnership that gives MSC students a direct broadband connection to online courses at MSC and access to educational resources throughout the University System of Georgia.

  • Enrollment at Macon State's Warner Robins Center exceeds 1,000 students for the first time in its 10-year history.
  • The Regents approve a new baccalaureate program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Public Service with a major in human services, which will be housed in the Division of Social Sciences.

  • Construction begins on the College's first three-story building. Phase 1 of a 175,000-square-foot, $36.2 million professional studies complex will house nursing and allied health, the natural sciences and mathematics, business, information technology and a conference center. Phase I, designed by John Portman & Associates, is a $16.2 million project that will house the College's nursing and other professional health sciences programs, as well as new labs and classrooms for the division of natural sciences and math.
  • The Georgia General Assembly approved a $5 million appropriation to be used in conjunction with property donated by the city of Warner Robins to establish a permanent Macon State College campus on Watson Boulevard, just a half mile from the main gate at Robins AFB. Renovation of the historic Thomas Elementary School and construction of a 25,000-square-foot addition will begin in summer 2002, with plans for the new Warner Robins Campus to open in fall 2003.
  • The Regents approve a new baccalaureate program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, housed in the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences. Known as an "RN-BSN completion" degree, the program will be specifically geared toward registered nurses with associate degrees who want to complete a four-year bachelor of science degree.
  • Following a national search, the College filled its third $1 million endowed chair from the Macon State College Foundation. Dr. Wayne Cecil, who holds a doctorate in business administration from the University of Kentucky, joined the Division of Business and Economics as the Georgia Eminent Scholar Chair in Accounting. In addition to his extensive academic credentials, Dr. Cecil, a CPA, brings to Macon State 10 years of professional experience with two of the four largest accounting firms in the world.
  • The campus of Macon State College served as the 10th site for the University System of Georgia's "Knowledge Is Power Tour." The 12-stop tour, sponsored by the ICAPP, provided the state's business leaders with a chance to meet the system's new chancellor, Thomas C. Meredith.
  • Fifteen Robins Air Force Base employees, all of whom have bachelor's degree in engineering, receive their certificates in information technology from Macon State through the University System's ICAPP. The RAFB engineers finished the fast-track IT program in six months. This was Macon State's third ICAPP partnership.

  • The Board of Regents, at the request of President Bell, names the Macon State College Botanical Gardens after Dr. Waddell Barnes, chair of the MSC Foundation Board of Trustees and the driving force behind the development of the gardens. Along with this honor, the Macon State College Foundation is establishing an endowment in Dr. Barnes' name to support further enhancement and maintenance of the Botanical Gardens and to develop a related educational program.
  • The number of Macon State baccalaureate graduates continues to climb each year. In Spring 2003, 194 Macon State graduates (or nearly 34 percent of the total of 579 graduates) receive their baccalaureate degrees.
  • State and local dignitaries are among the 500 people attending a dedication ceremony and open house for Macon State College's Warner Robins Campus. Speakers include Rep. Larry Walker of Perry, Rep. Larry O'Neal of Warner Robins, Mayor Donald Walker of Warner Robins and Regent Mansfield Jennings Jr. of Hawkinsville. Guests tour the renovated Thomas Hall and the new two-story Academic Services Building, which were completed earlier in the month.
  • The Board of Regents approve President Bell's request to name the College's new 75,000-square-foot academic building in honor of Macon developer and community leader Charles H. Jones for his service to the region and contributions to higher education. The Charles H. Jones Building will be the College's first three-story structure and the largest building on the Macon campus.
  • The Charles H. Jones Family Foundation is responsible for the largest single gift ever made to the College, a $1.5 million contribution to Macon State's first comprehensive fundraising campaign that is currently underway.
  • More students are attending Macon State College this fall than at any other time in the institution's 35-year history. Final registration for Fall 2003 totals 5,403 students at the College's Macon, Warner Robins and Robins AFB campuses. Much of the increase was driven by Macon State's new Warner Robins Campus, where enrollment is up more than 26 percent over last fall. Final registration at the new Warner Robins Campus for the regular semester totaled 1,504.
  • Due to the high demand and need for registered nurses in Central Georgia, Macon State College will begin accepting a new class of nursing students each spring in addition to the fall. Beginning spring semester 2004, the College will accept an additional class of 25 nursing students who will pursue their associate degrees as a cohort.
  • The Warner Robins City Council signs an agreement transferring 72 acres of land to Macon State College for any future expansion of its Warner Robins Campus. The city-owned land is adjacent to the Warner Robins Campus.

  • At its March 10 meeting, the Board of Regents formally accept the Warner Robins City Council's gift of approximately 72 acres of city-owned land adjacent to the Warner Robins Campus. The City Council voted in December 2003 to sign an agreement transferring the land to the Regents for the future expansion of the Warner Robins Campus.
  • The Charles H. Jones Building is dedicated on March 25, with more than 400 in attendance, including University System Chancellor Thomas Meredith. The Jones Building, which features ultra-modern science labs and "smart" classrooms wired for technology, will be largely devoted to expanding, in both quantity and quality, the College's degree programs in nursing, other health sciences, math and natural sciences. The first classes are scheduled in the new facility in Summer 2004.
  • The College records the highest enrollment in its 36-year history, with final registration for Fall 2004 totaling 5,733 students.

  • The Board of Regents approve a bachelor of science in early childhood education for Macon State College, part of the University System's initiative to significantly increase the number and diversity of well-prepared teachers in the state's public schools. Macon State has put development of the degree program on the fast track so the College can admit the charter class of students in Fall Semester 2005.
  • Dr. Martha L. Venn joins Macon State College as the first chair of the new Division of Education.
  • On Aug. 6, Macon State College has a pinning ceremony for the first students to graduate from the College's new RN-BSN Completion Program. Of the 14 graduates, nine received their associate of science degree in nursing from Macon State.
  • The College records the highest enrollment in its 37-year history, with final registration for Fall 2005 totaling 6,149 students. Since Macon State began offering bachelor's degrees in 1998, enrollment has increased 70 percent. The Warner Robins Campus also records its highest enrollment, 1,849, an increase of more than 52 percent since 1998.
  • In fall 2005, the College adds its eighth four-year degree: the bachelor of science in early childhood education. The charter class includes 67 students ready to begin upper-division coursework.
  • Macon State College announces plans to introduce courses leading to the associate of science degree in nursing on its Warner Robins Campus in Spring 2006, a move that will significantly increase the number of Registered Nurses needed by area healthcare facilities. This was made possible through a partnership with Houston Healthcare.
  • With the opening of fall semester 2005, Macon State College unveils the dramatic transformation of its 37-year-old Library building. The result of a $5 million renovation, funded by the state Legislature, the College's newly renovated Library is now an ultra-modern facility loaded with technological resources.
  • On Dec. 7, Warner Robins Mayor Donald Walker gives the deed to 72 acres adjacent to the Warner Robins Campus to the Macon State College Foundation for the expansion of the Campus. The property was acquired by the City of Warner Robins in a land swap with the U.S. Air Force, which previously used the land to provide privatized housing for Robins Air Force Base personnel.

  • Gov. Sonny Perdue appoints Robert "Bob" F. Hatcher Sr. of Macon, president and CEO of MidCountry Financial Corp., to serve on the University System's Board of Regents. Prior to his appointment, Hatcher served on the Macon State College Foundation (1998-2006). Hatcher represents Georgia's 8th Congressional District on the Board of Regents.
  • The Board of Regents authorize Macon State to offer a bachelor of science in mathematics and a bachelor of science in biology. With the addition of these two degrees, all of the College's academic divisions now have bachelor's programs to offer students.
  • Macon State College formally names the Warner Robins Campus auditorium in honor of former State Rep. Larry Walker of Perry and Warner Robins Mayor Donald Walker during a dedication ceremony.
  • Macon State and the Monroe County school system announce a cooperative venture that gives aspiring teachers the chance to take most of the courses leading to the bachelor of science degree in early childhood education in Monroe County. Beginning in the fall, the College will offer education courses using classroom space at Banks Stephens Elementary School in Forsyth.
  • The Middle Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency accepts President David Bell's invitation to relocate its headquarters to Macon State's main campus. RESA will move from Fort Valley to the newly renovated Education Building (formerly the Nursing Annex) in December 2006. The agency's relocation makes the College unique in that it is only University System of Georgia institution that is headquarters to three entities vital to K-12 support: an academic Division of Education that is producing new teaching talent for Central Georgia schools; the Middle Georgia Educational Technology Training Center; and, now, RESA.
  • Macon State has unveiled a new sign on the east side of the campus, which runs parallel to Interstate 475. The sign is 60 feet tall and 50 feet wide, and is designed to increase the visibility of the Macon campus, much of which is hidden from view from adjacent highways because of the many rolling hills and wooded areas.
  • Enrollment at the College continues to climb, topping 6,200 this fall for the first time. Official enrollment for Fall 2006 is 6,243 students, the most in Macon State's 38-year history.

  • The Board of Regents authorizes Macon State to offer the bachelor of arts degree in English in fall 2007. The degree includes two tracks: the English education track will prepare students to teach English at the high-school level, and the traditional English track will prepare students interested in careers requiring a foundation in language and communications skills.
  • The Board of Regents authorizes Macon State to begin offering the bachelor of arts degree in history in fall 2007. The history degree includes two tracks: the history education track, which will prepare students to teach history at the high-school level, and  the traditional history track aimed at students interested in careers in the arts, law, government and community service, historical interpretation and curator-ship, as well as graduate education.
  • The Macon State College Foundation awards $20,000 Presidential Scholarships to five of Central Georgia's highest-achieving high school seniors. The scholarships, given for the first time this year, represent the Foundation's largest awards ever to students enrolling at Macon State.
  • Macon State's charter class of 45 early childhood education majors graduates on May 11. They are among 340 Macon State students set to be awarded their bachelor's degrees; another 370 are candidates to receive associate's degrees. This is the highest total of Macon State graduates of any given year in its history. To date, Macon State has graduated more than 1,600 students with four-year degrees since introducing baccalaureate programs 10 years ago.
  • The Board of Regents includes two major building projects for Macon State College in the FY '08 budget. Macon State receives $22 million in bond funding for a Professional Sciences Center on the Macon campus (construction completion expected in late 2008) and $5 million for a new academic building on the Warner Robins Campus (design and construction expected to be about 18 months).
  • The Board of Regents approves a bachelor of science in nursing. The new program, known as a "pre-licensure" bachelor of science in nursing, differs from Macon State's current RN-BSN baccalaureate program in that it is structured more like other traditional four-year degrees and is designed for students not yet licensed as RNs. The College expects to launch the new degree in fall 2009.
  • In the first major reorganization in its history, Macon State eliminates the academic organizational structure that called for divisions headed by chairs and implements one that creates schools headed by deans, with the changes effective immediately. The new structure consists of the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, School of Information Technology, School of Nursing & Health Sciences and the Division of Learning Support.
  • Leaders in the new organizational structure are: Dr. Robert Kelly, dean, and Dr. Martin Slann and Dr. Eric Sun, associate deans, School of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Martha Venn, dean, School of Education; Dr. Alex Koohang, dean, School of Information Technology; Dr. Rebecca Corvey, dean, and Dr. Janet Andrews, associate dean, School of Nursing and Health Sciences; John Cole, J.D., interim dean, School of Business; Linda Green, interim chair, Department of Learning Support.
  • Macon State College's Division of Education receives accreditation and full approval from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission to prepare and recommend education majors for state certification.
  • A traditional pinning ceremony takes place December 18 to honor Macon State College's first class of nursing students to be based at the Warner Robins Campus. The ceremony is in the Warner Robins Civic Center, with State Rep. Larry O'Neal, R-Warner Robins asthe keynote speaker. The 33 students receiving pins makeup the Warner Robins Campus' charter class of the associate of science degree in nursing.

  • Macon State mourns the death of its first president, Dr. Jack K. Carlton. Carlton, who had retired to Lake Sinclair, died February 26 at the age of 86. Carlton was appointed president in July 1967, a little more than a year before what was then Macon Junior College enrolled its first students. He helped finalize plans for campus construction, assisted in designing the initial curriculum and recruited many of the first faculty and staff members. Carlton left the College in fall 1972 to accept the chancellorship of Western Carolina University.
  • Macon State unveils a new logo to reflect the dramatic transformation of the institution in the last decade and its ongoing evolution. The logo shows rays of light over the College's name, representing Macon State's new era. The seven rays represent the seven counties that make up the core of Central Georgia, from which Macon State draws most of its students. Rays of light were selected to symbolize the bright future that many Macon State graduates expect to realize with one of the College's bachelor's degrees.
  • The College returns to normal after a Mother's Day tornado hit the Macon campus on May 11. The Macon campus fully reopened on May 15. Only one day of Maymester classes is cancelled, and summer semester begins on schedule. The initial damage estimate to the campus is placed at slightly more than $11 million. The 167-acre campus lost an estimated 90 percent of its tree canopy, approximately 3,900 trees in all, including specimen trees of the botanical gardens. The tornado damaged much of the Waddell Barnes Botanical Gardens located throughout the campus.
  • Macon State will introduce a bachelor of science in education with a major in middle grades following approval on June 11 by the Board of Regents. The program will be the nation's first undergraduate degree to give students the opportunity to earn dual certification in general and special education to teach children in the fourth through eighth grades.The College will launch the degree program in fall 2009 with a projected enrollment of 20 students.
  • The Board of Regents on August 20 approved three new bachelor's degrees, bringing the total number of four-year programs to 17. Two of the new programs – a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science in interdisciplinary studies – are designed to appeal to students with wide-ranging academic interests who want to craft a degree around their career or graduate school goals. The third, a bachelor of science in respiratory therapy, meets a pressing healthcare need in Central Georgia. All three degrees begin immediately.
  • After receiving a two-part gift just under $1.3 million from the Helene Fund Health Trust to expand nursing education in Georgia, the Medical College of Georgia is partnering with the nursing programs at Macon State College and Georgia Southwestern University to expand its Clinical Leadership Program with a $1.1 million component of that gift. Students in the program will take classes on those campuses. The Medical College School of Nursing offers a master's-level, 16-month clinical nurse leader program, the first its kind in Georgia, which aims to reduce the nursing shortage by offering advanced degrees to those with non-nursing backgrounds, so students with a baccalaureate or higher degree in a non-nursing field can obtain a master's degree in nursing at an accelerated pace.

  • Macon State's newest facility, the Professional Sciences and Conference Center, opens for spring semester classes on Jan. 7. At 100,000 square feet, the building is the college's largest and most versatile facility, housing academic programs in business and information technology. The $22 million structure also has an expansive high-tech conference center as well as academic classrooms, lecture halls, faculty/staff offices and continuing education offices.
  • The Office of Admissions launches a Student Ambassador Program to give top students the opportunity to promote Macon State to the community and to help recruit new students. Ambassadors -- full-time students with at least a 3.0 GPA who have demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills -- are selected during spring. The 21 Student Ambassadors greet students arriving for summer semester.
  • Three of Macon State's oldest academic buildings are demolished and land is cleared for the construction of a $24.2 million teacher education building on the Macon campus. Estimated for completion by the fall of 2011, the three-story building will house the School of Education and its two important state partners, the Educational Technology Center and the Regional Educational Services Agency.
  • The Warner Robins Campus gets its third academic building with the opening of the $5 million Oak Hall, named for the century-old oak tree near the building. The building opens in time for fall semester classes, and a dedication ceremony for the 28,000-square-foot, two-story facility takes place Aug. 11.
  • In fall 2009, Macon State introduces Club Sports through its Recreation and Wellness Program. Macon State student JP Mitchell starts the Baseball Club, the first official club sport, which has a successful inaugural season, finishing sixth in the nation after being knocked out of the National College Baseball Association's DII World Series. During 2010, basketball, competitive cheering, rugby, soccer, and tennis clubs are organized.
  • More students are attending Macon State College than at any other time in the institution's 41-year history. The college sets an enrollment record in fall 2009, with a final number of 6,615. Enrollment at the Warner Robins Campus is especially strong, with 2,010 students attending classes, an increase of more than 7 percent over the previous fall.
  • Robins Air Force Base officials select another 20 Macon State students to participate in the Student Career Experience Program, better known as the co-op program. To date, more than 140 Macon State students and graduates are employed at Robins either full-time or part-time as a result of the co-op program. Through the program, which began in 2004, some of Macon State's top business majors are hired to work part-time in various base directorates while they finish their bachelor's degrees. If they perform well, the students could be eligible for full-time employment at Robins at salaries that exceed $50,000 within two years. Base officials see the co-op program as a major component in helping replenish their professional workforce.

  • The college gets its 18th baccalaureate degree following the Board of Regents' approval of a proposed bachelor of science in psychology program, which is to be offered beginning fall 2010.
  • For the first time, Macon State is the host site for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival's popular Tunes & Balloons balloon glow. An estimated 10,000 people visit the campus on March 20 to watch 12 hot air balloons set up on the campus track and field.
  • With the announcement of student housing coming in fall 2010, Macon State establishes an Office of Residence Life and a Department of Public Safety to be staffed by certified police officers on campus 24/7. Shawn Douglas is named director of public safety and chief of police. Dr. Chris Summerlin joins the college as director of Residence Life, along with James Hagler, director of recreation and wellness.
  • During a spring contest, students, faculty and staff submit nearly 600 names to be considered for the new student housing complex. From a condensed list, President David Bell selects College Station, submitted by student Kamiron B. Smith. The name "College Station" has been associated with Macon State since 1987 when the college's internal roadway was changed to College Station Drive.
  • Dr. Ron Williams becomes the second dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, following Dr. Robert Kelly's retirement. Dr. Kelly joined the Macon State faculty in 1976 as an assistant professor, eventually becoming chair of the Humanities Division. After an academic reorganization in 2007, Dr. Kelly was named dean of the new School of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Williams comes to Macon State after serving on the faculty at Saginaw Valley State University, Armstrong-Atlantic State University, Clemson University and Ohio University.
  • Macon State introduces student housing with the opening of fall semester 2010. College Station, an on-campus student housing community managed by the college, is located on Ivey Drive directly across from the campus lake. During the fall semester, 125 qualified Macon State students call College Station their home.
  • The college introduces a Freshman Year Experience (FYE) program titled, "Macon Connections for College and Beyond," which, as of fall semester 2010, is mandatory for first-time, full-time freshmen in the regular curriculum. University System-wide, an FYE program is considered a strong tool for the retention and progression of college students.
  • The arrival of club sports prompts the Student Government Association to solicit from the Macon State community suggestions for a new mascot. Macon State unveils a new mascot, Blue Storm, in time for fall semester, following a summer-long, SGA-sponsored contest. A committee of students, faculty and staff review the more than 370 suggestions and reduce the list to five finalists, with President David Bell making the final selection.
  • The Georgia Teacher Academy, an initiative of Macon State's School of Education, debuts on campus in fall 2010 with Dr. Ann Levett as executive director. The academy, designed to help keep talented teachers in the classroom, is funded through a $250,000 Peyton Anderson Foundation grant, a $10,000 gift from Boeing, and a $25,000 donation from the James H. Porter Charitable Trust.
  • Macon State becomes one of the University System of Georgia's five affiliate eCore institutions, paving the way for some students to be able to complete bachelor's degrees entirely online. eCore is a University System initiative that gives students the chance to complete their first two years of college in an online environment.
  • President David Bell announces his intention to retire at the end of the academic year. Bell, 65, is the fifth and longest-serving president in the college's 42-year history. He will have completed 14 years as president of Macon State when he steps down June 30, 2011.
  • President David A. Bell is the 2010 recipient of the University System of Georgia Chancellor's Outstanding Customer Service Leadership Award, the highest honor given to University System presidents for their outstanding efforts in process improvement and customer service. In addition, Macon State's Excellence in Customer Service program earned the 2010 Gold award for Institution of the Year at the chancellor's annual Customer Service Awards Sept. 28. The Gold award is the highest in the category and was given to Macon State in recognition of the college's completion of several projects during the 2009-2010 year. Lynn McCraney, Macon State's dean of students, was the officially designated customer service champion for the college, which means she coordinated the college's customer service initiatives.
  • The School of Education earns accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). NCATE accreditation comes after the agency thoroughly reviewed all aspects of the School of Education, means the school has met rigorous standards and demonstrated it produces well-prepared teacher education graduates. According to the NCATE website, the agency's accreditation provides an assurance that the school's teacher preparation program has met national standards set by the teaching field at large and has undergone rigorous external and impartial review by professionals, policymakers, and representatives of the public.

  • Robins Air Force Base selects 17 Macon State students to participate in the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) during spring semester 2011. Through the program, which began in 2004, some of Macon State's top students, mostly business majors, are hired to work part-time in various RAFB directorates while they finish their bachelor's degrees. If they perform well, the students could be eligible for full-time employment at Robins upon graduation. Since the program began, a total of 229 Macon State students have been hired as part of SCEP.
  • Macon State confers its 3,000th bachelor's degree during the 2011 commencement at the Macon Coliseum. The graduate is Julia Ann Harshbarger, an early childhood education major from Macon.
  • Dr. David A. Bell's tenure as president ends on June 30, and his successor, Dr. Jeffery S. Allbritten, reports to work on July 5, 2011. Dr. Allbritten, who had been serving as president of the Collier Campus of Edison State College in Naples, Fla., was selected from more than 140 applicants in an extensive review process involving a campus committee and the Board of Regents. He becomes the college's 6th president.
  • Macon State revamps its former Communications & IT bachelor's degree program to create the bachelor of science in new media and communications (NMAC), which will train students in digital communication. NMAC courses will be offered through the School of Arts and Sciences' new Department of Media, Culture and the Arts.
  • At fall semester convocation on Aug. 8, Macon State faculty elected members to its first Faculty Senate, a body of elected faculty representatives that emphasizes a more deliberate process of policy review as it advises the college president on all aspects of Macon State. A Faculty Senate is a transition from the long-standing Academic Council, in which all faculty members were ex officio members. Dr. Kevin Cantwell, professor of English, was elected the Faculty Senate's first chair.
  • Macon State and Darton College in Albany sign an agreement that allows the automatic transfer of Darton students, once they have completed their 2-year degree in business computer systems, into Macon State's bachelor's degree in information technology.
  • Longtime Houston County educator David Carpenter is named interim dean of the Warner Robins Campus. His responsibilities include overseeing all academic and operational aspects of the Warner Robins Campus and Robins Resident Center. In 2010, he retired as superintendent of the Houston County School System.
  • An Open House for the new $24.4 million Education Building draws more than 300 guests, with USG Chancellor Hank Huckaby serving as guest speaker. The three-story, 80,000-square-foot Education Building officially opened at the beginning of fall semester 2011. Designed by tvsdesign of Atlanta and constructed by Chris R. Sheridan & Co. General Contractors, the building houses the School of Education and the Georgia Educator Support Alliance.

  • Macon State College and Middle Georgia College in Cochran, Dublin and Eastman will consolidate under a plan recommended by Chancellor Hank Huckaby and approved by the USG Board of Regents on Jan. 10. The plan, which includes the consolidation of six other institutions into three, is expected to take 12 to 18 months, with a completion deadline by the start of fall semester 2013. The purpose of the consolidations is to increase college completion rates, broaden access to public higher education and maintain affordability.
  • Macon State enters into articulation agreements with Central Georgia Technical College in Bibb County and Middle Georgia Technical College in Houston County, which allows students who complete IT programs at either of the tech schools to seamlessly transfer into Macon State's 4-year degree program in IT. The agreements go into effect spring semester 2012.
  • Macon State enters an agreement with Mercer University, which allows qualified Macon State students to enroll in military science courses for credit through Mercer's Army ROTC Program. The ROTC courses are taught on Mercer's campus. Macon State students will be able to transfer those Mercer ROTC credits to their Macon State degree programs. The agreement goes into effect spring semester 2012.

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