The Office of Leadership Programs will host Georgia College’s annual Leadership Mixer on Tuesday, February 16th at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. 

The Leadership Mixer is a university-wide networking event to introduce students to GC’s leadership programs. Through interactive sessions, conversation, and networking, students can learn more about Georgia College’s leadership programs, including both the Leadership Certificate and Georgia Education Mentorship (GEM) Programs, and a broad range of opportunities to develop and practice their leadership. This year’s event will be hosted virtually over Zoom. All students are invited to attend. 

“We encourage all GC students to join us,” says Ashley Copeland, assistant director of leadership programs. “We want to hear from students interested in the world around them—students who are curious, civic-minded, and motivated.”

Additionally, GC ...

• Staff Evaluation Period: Feb. 1, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021
• Staff employees complete Self-Evaluation Form: Feb. 1, 2021- Feb. 10, 2021
• Supervisors write employee Performance Evaluations: Feb. 11, 2021 - Feb. 24, 2021
• Supervisors conduct Performance Review Meetings: Feb. 25, 2021 - March 10, 2021
• Next level management reviews exempt-level evaluations: March 11, 2021 - March 17, 2021
• Completed Performance Evaluations due to HR: March 19, 2021  

Facilities Planning is introducing a new digital project request process that we hope will help improve our services to the campus. Using  Smartsheet, the process is automated and keeps a record of all requests. This process will allow the requester to quickly enter the key components of the request and easily submit the request to the appropriate Dean or VP for initial approval. The approver can approve or deny the request allowing Facilities Planning staff to focus only on the requests that are deemed priorities. Once approved a Facilities Planning staff member will receive the request and make contact with the requester.

You may find the link to the Request Form on the Facilities Planning web page or on the Facilities Project Request Form through the Service Apps in Unify. 

The Academic Advising Center would like to thank our Times Talk colleagues for the opportunity to host this week’s session, entitled A More Perfect Campus: What is Good Trouble?  Articles, background and co-facilitators are included below, along with our initial and parting questions.  Please join us on Wednesday at Noon! 

The Academic Advising Center

advising@gcsu.edu

478-445-2361

 

Title/Topic: A More Perfect Campus: What is Good Trouble? 

National Background: The University of Wisconsin was wanting to show a united campus, inclusive of all student populations. In creating a video for Homecoming, a diverse group of campus organizations were asked to participate; however, the final product only showcased the majority population. This created a rift with the campus population as the marginalized population of students ...

You are cordially invited to Times Talk Wednesday February 17 from noon-12:50 to discuss “A More Perfect Campus: What is Good Trouble?” Facilitated by Academic Advising Staff Michelle Beck, O'Ryan Carter, Dr. Michelle Johnson, Debi Lastinger, Mark Skelton, and Wanda Johnson, you don’t want to miss this engaging and insightful campus conversation. Register in advance via Zoom at https://gcsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ufu2rqzwqHNaE1POrs7pU_LgaJ-odbrieAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The following articles will be referred to during the discussion if you’d like to read them in advance at: U of Wyoming https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/01/us/university-of-wisconsin-race-video.htmlU of Georgia https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/09/opinion/sunday/university-of-georgia-desegregation....

Barnes & Noble at Georgia College is excited to announce a new text adoption system:  Adoption Insights Portal (AIP).  Summer and Fall 2021 adoptions will go through the new AIP system.  Summer adoptions are due March 1; Fall adoptions are due March 15. 

Be sure you’re ready to use AIP by reviewing the training resource materials.  The B&N staff can assist with any questions.  Email us at bookstore@gcsu.edu. 

Faculty book adopters can access AIP through D2L.  Non-faculty book adopters can access AIP using this link.

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NCUR 2021 @Home is just around the corner, taking place virtually on a computer near you April 12-14, 2021. CUR is excited to host the first-ever virtual version of our signature student research conference, but we need your help!

NCUR is seeking volunteers to serve as student oral presentation moderators, assist with student skill-builder sessions, and lead faculty conversation sessions.

Descriptions and sign-ups for all NCUR volunteer opportunities is now available: sign up to volunteer today! 

Faculty, administrators, mentors and advisors, as well as graduate students are all encouraged to volunteer if possible. All disciplinary backgrounds are needed and welcome, so check out the survey above to learn more.

The deadline to sign up to volunteer is February 23, 2021.

Please join us for a Zoom presentation on immigration detention.  This discussion will take place on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 5:00 pm. 

Topic: El Refugio-WLC Talk Series

Time: Feb 17, 2021 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

        Every week on Wed, until Feb 24, 2021, 2 occurrence(s)

        Feb 17, 2021 05:00 PM

        Feb 24, 2021 05:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://gcsu.zoom.us/j/99629390752?pwd=SFBwbXRhUGRGOE9iai9ZbnZ4a1dOdz09

Meeting ID: 996 2939 0752

Passcode: 303671

With careful consideration of all NCAA safety guidelines and protocols and keeping the health of student-athletes of top concern, the Georgia College Department of Athletics has announced a reduced attendance plan for the spring semester indoor athletic events.

Seating in the Centennial Center will be limited the first 50 students with valid GC ID card. In addition, each Bobcat student-athlete will be allowed two guests for each contest. No visiting team fans will be allowed at any indoor athletic event.

Fans will be required to wear masks at all times, covering their nose and mouth, and are expected to adhere to social distancing guidelines promoted by the CDC. In addition, each fan will be given a temperature check at the entrance, and there will be designated seating areas available to coincide with the CDC’s distancing guidelines. There will also be a six-row barrier between the fans and ...

The Rural Studies Institute (RSI) at Georgia College will celebrate one of the university’s most prominent graduates, Dr. Helen Matthews Lewis, this spring.  This virtual symposium entitled “What is Your Place in the Place” will be held on March 3, 2021, from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST.   The event will gather a community of scholars and activists with various perspectives on her impact on the Appalachian region, rural development and community engagement and empowerment.  Please join us by registering using the link below.

Click here for registration:  Helen Lewis Symposium (smartsheet.com)

If you have questions about the program, please contact Veronica Womack veronica.womack@gcsu.edu or Kimberly Moore at kimberly.moore@gcsu.edu

The Learning Center is now accepting requests for Supplemental Instruction support for fall semester 2021.  Individual faculty members or departments may request this direct academic support service for the students enrolled in their course(s). The Learning Center is planning to support a number of student SI Leader positions for Fall 2021 using the peer-led Supplemental Instruction model:

Supplemental Instruction Leaders (SIs) are undergraduate students assigned to a section(s) of particular, often introductory, course. A primary goal of the SI program is to increase enrolled students’ successful completion of historically difficult classes. SIs attend all class meetings, take notes, coordinate with faculty as needed, and serve as models to those students currently enrolled in the section. The SIs lead regular, peer-facilitated study sessions, outside of class time, to discuss ...

The deadline to submit a Graduate Research Grant application for the spring 2021 cycle is Monday, February 15, 2021 by 11:59PM. Georgia College graduate students are encouraged to apply for funding to support registration costs associated with the presentation of their own original scholarship at professional virtual academic conferences.  

Graduate Research Grants will be made in the following category: 

Category 1: Grants will be awarded that support student presentations of original scholarship or research conducted with a faculty mentor at professional virtual academic conferences (international, national, regional and state level) in the student’s discipline. Grants will also cover costs of research in the student’s discipline. There is a maximum of $400 per grant for virtual ...

The Russell Library offers various options for faculty to receive support for their courses. If you have a research component/assignment consider adding one of the options below.

• Library Instruction Sessions (WebEx, Pre-Recorded, or In-Person): Tailored to your specific research assignments.
• Research Consultations for students: Our most popular option. The consultations are one-on-one appointments with a librarian. Librarians will help students formulate search strategies, identify possible sources and suggest additional relevant library services as needed.
• Online Tutorials: No time for an in-class session? Consider online modules to supplement your instruction.
• Course Specific Research Guides: Librarians will create subject-specific or assignment specific research guides to help students locate materials in their disciplines etc.
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