I t’s a SLAM DUNK! Students spoke. The university listened.

On multiple issues, Georgia College & State University has taken student concerns into account and delivered.

Changes and updates have a lot to do with convenience—from additional food stations and bus shuttles to stronger Wi-Fi and lower printing costs on campus. Modifications were made after direct student input. For example, new equipment and fitness classes at the Wellness & Recreation Center were implemented after a student survey was conducted.

Here’s some new things you’ll notice.

In classes and when studying:
•    Stronger, more reliable Wi-Fi
•    Reduced printing costs
•    24-hour access to the Ina Dillard Russell Library’s first floor

At the MAX:
•    Newly renovated dining hall with more than 100 extra seats
•    Bigger selection of healthy dining choices like vegan and gluten-free options and expanded salad bar
•    New UCook station, where diners make their own omelets, quesadillas, macaroni and grilled cheese sandwiches
•    Green, renewable, to-go containers
•    Extended hours Monday through Thursday until 10 p.m.
•    Coming soon—a “Simple Zone” with grab-and-go options that are gluten and allergy free

Vending & Retail Dining:
•    Pizza Hut Express with late-night convenience center at West Campus and a Kiwibot delivery option
•    “To The MAX Mexican” in the Bobcat Food Court
•    “Mariah's Cookies” and “Buddy V's Cake Slice” available on the Everyday app for pickup at “To The MAX Mexican” window
•    New massive smoker for campus cookouts and BBQ events
•    New “Micro Mart” in Atkinson Hall
•    New drink and vending machines

Parking and Transportation:
•    License plate recognition software reduces need for physical permits
•    Redesignated parking spaces to better accommodate commuter students
•    Two additional shuttle buses with a new, wrap-around look
•    Extra late-night shuttle, West Campus to the MSU loop, 10 p.m. to 2:45 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.
•    Evening shopping shuttle stops at Walmart, the Hobby Lobby shopping center and Milledgeville Mall
•    Six additional AMP parking spaces at Bell Hall lot, open to everyone for $2 per hour

At Barnes & Noble:
•    New health products and larger selection of medicine at bookstore
•    New merchandise with the Georgia College & State University brand name
•    Increased selection of trade books and manga—Japanese comics and graphic novels

At Wellness & Recreation Center:
•    New cardiovascular equipment on fitness floor—about 25 pieces—additional treadmills, Stairmasters and virtual cycles
•    Twenty new strength machines, including a hack squat and two glute-drive machines
•    A multi-purpose “Functional Training Zone” with more squat racks and a bench press station to limit wait time in heavily used areas
•    New “Group Fitness Classes” target traditional and contemporary Pilates and stretching; a “HIIT the Weights” circuit-style class combines strength and cardio training; and a “Water Work Aqua” class provides low-impact training, cardio and resistance

Here's how you can assist with our next slam dunk!

To make a suggestion or put forth the next, brilliant idea—please email Student Life at vpstudentlife@gcsu.edu.