Washington, Jun 27 -  Today, U.S. Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that a federal award of $300,000 has been approved for the development of an Archival Masters Degree Program at Clayton State University. The project was included in the bill funding the U.S. Departments of Labor, Education, and Health and Human Services for Fiscal Year 2007.

“I am very pleased to share this great news given the record growth of students and academic opportunities at Clayton State University in recent years,” Congressman Scott said. “I know that officials at the nearby Georgia and National Archives facilities in Morrow are thrilled with this announcement as the funds will go a long way in helping their collaborative efforts to benefit my constituents in Clayton County as well our great state and country.

Clayton State University will use these funds to develop a curriculum that teaches the next generation of archivists the technological sophistication and historical perspective essential for the collection and preservation of records that are so vital to perpetuation of our national heritage. The funds may also be used for scholarships.

The Committee-passed bill must be approved by the full U.S. House of Representatives and then approved by the Senate.