66 develop new programs in health care informatics and other areas of the exploding health care information technology industry; and a Center for Global e-Learning, which will utilize traditional online teaching and prior learning assessment to become a leading resource for adult learners in Georgia, the Southeastern United States, and beyond. 鈥淓xperiential learning opportunities have been shown to increase student learning outcomes,鈥� said Dr. L. Wayne Plumly, dean of the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration. 鈥淪tudents that participate in these practical experiences outside of the normal walls of a classroom have a much more rounded education and are better prepared for life after graduation.鈥� VSU wants to advance athletics excellence to increase opportunities to recruit top-tier student-athletes who are able to manage their academic and athletic obligations as they engage in goal-driven environments with high expectations and meaningful consequences. The university boasts one of the most successful National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II programs in the nation and hopes to maintain that winning tradition on and off the field, court, or course. VSU wants to invest in facilities. One of the largest areas of investment will be in the College of the Arts, which promotes an atmosphere of academic and creative excellence through student-centered, comprehensive professional and liberal arts degree programs. Upgrades to studios, practice rooms, and performance areas will provide arts students with a sense of pride, as they will be able to showcase their hard work in state-of- the art facilities. 鈥淥ur student performances, productions, and research activities from the College of the Arts have a long history of success impacting diverse audiences,鈥� said A. Blake Pearce, dean of the College of the Arts. 鈥淭hese audiences include future students, the university community, and community members from across the region. I believe it is time that the facilities where this work is produced reflect the high caliber products that come from our programs.鈥� Visit http://www.valdosta.edu/advancement/ to learn more about investing in the future of VSU while also igniting opportunities and inspiring excellence today.