The transition to college can be a hard time for young people. They’re facing new challenges, deciding on a career path, broadening their social network and preparing for a future they may be uncertain about.

Dr. Barbara Roquemore, associate professor in the Department of Professional Learning and Innovation, and Dr. Jeff Duffey, psychiatrist in Counseling Service, wrote a book to serve as a resource during that time of change.

“SEARCH: A Guide for College and Life” was published by the pair last year.

They say they wrote the book because they “wanted to use our experience to help students who are searching for the right mindset and skills to succeed in their studies and relationships and to warn them about the things and people that might sandbag them.” 

The book can be downloaded for free here.

Duffey also has a&nbYouTube channel

The student code of conduct has been reorganized and renamed The Bobcat Code (https://www.gcsu.edu/student-code-of-conduct).  The Bobcat Code now contains student rules for Residence Life and Student Groups/Organizations.  Below are changes to the code in which you need to be aware:

• In 2020, the Georgia General Assembly passed a law that prohibited those under 21 years of age from possessing TOBACCO PRODUCTS.  Please read Rule 126 in The Bobcat Code and/or Policy 2 for more details.
• In 2021, the Georgia General Assembly passed the Max Gruver Act, a new HAZING POLICY which better defined hazing and required institutions of higher education to publish on their website the organization’s name, date of the hazing incident, findings on the nature of the hazing (e.g., forced alcohol consumption), and sanctions related to the incident.  Hazing incidents will remain on the Dean of Students’ website for 5 years.
• Effective August 1, 2021, the standard sanctions for ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS have changed:
  • A first offense now entails Parental Notification, an online alcohol education program, a $250 fine, and a 6-month Disciplinary Probation.
  • A second offense entails Parental Notification, an intense Alcohol Screening by the Health Educator, a $500 fine, and a 1-year Disciplinary Probation.
  • An additional offense may include suspension from the university.

Voices of Joy is a gospel choir for the Georgia College and Milledgeville community that sings worship music and work together to strengthen connections with God through song. In this choir, we work together to provide the best heavenly sounds to glorify God.

Gather up your friends and join us for our first worship meeting of the year as we meet new people, catch up with familiar faces, and hear how we sound together!

To sign up, fill out this form: https://surveyheart.com/form/610f5c4e1e51482c16b59afd

The group is open to all Faculty in campus. The goal of the group is research and publication related providing Faculty with a quiet weekly space to write one section/part of a section of an academic article they are planning to submit for publication by December 15th 2021. This group will function as accountable peers, who will keep track of our progress. To this end, we will form accountability pairs.  If you are interested, all you have to do is sign up here https://bit.ly/3iyptQI .

 

The meetings will proceed as follows:

·        Meet at the assigned place and time (Every Tuesday starting on August 24th from 10am-12pm)The meetings will be in Beeson Hall 313.

·        State a written goal for the meeting, share it with your assigned partner

·        Write for as long as you want/can during the 2-hour slo...

Welcome back to the start of a new academic year!  As you’ve likely experienced these past few days, the Georgia College parking system is experiencing more stress than ever as we work diligently to accommodate student, faculty, staff, and guest parking needs.  Please view our interactive parking map to see all available parking lots and visit our website at gcsu.edu/auxiliaryservices/parking-resources for all you need to know about parking on campus and how you can do your part to make the system work better for everyone.

Following established parking guidelines will ensure safe and orderly parking for everyone – not to mention that it will allow you to avoid the dreaded parking citation!  Also, to alleviate some parking-related stress, please allow yourself a little margin in your schedule as we all return to “nor...

Wellness and Recreation is happy to announce expanded pool hours for the Fall 2021 Semester!  

Aquatic Center Hours:
Mondays: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Sundays: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.  (Closed Saturdays)

WRC Memberships include access to the aquatic center, fitness floor, courts, indoor track, climbing wall and regularly scheduled group fitness classes.  Learn more at https://www.gcsu.edu/wellnessrec, or call or email us today.

The Poster Sale Company will be on campus through Wednesday, August 18 with a variety of posters. Need something cool to hand on for your residence hall or apartment wall? Come check out the huge selection. The sale is located inside the Library in the Atrium. Weather permitting, the sale will be at the Fountain. Come between the hours of 10am - 5pm.

Thursday, August 19 at 4:30 and 7:00pm (Eastern) online, Dr. Bruce Gentry leads an online discussion on "The Partridge Festival".  Co-Sponsored by Allied Arts of Milledgeville and the Georgia Writers Museum.  Register Here

The Department of Music cordially invites all students to an Open House in the Max Noah Recital Hall - Porter Room 328- on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.   You can learn about the music department from their faculty.   Refreshments will be served outside after the event.  For more information, please call the music office at 478-445-8289 or email at music@gcsu.edu 

Check out this week’s USG Well-being live events. The attendee links are available below and on the USG Well-being Events Page.

Monday August 16: N/A 

Tuesday August 17: N/A

Wednesday August 18: First Time Homebuying @12PM; Coping with Change @2PM

Thursday August 19: Within Reach: Transitioning from Career to Retirement @12PM

Friday August 20: N/A

To register, attend, and get more information on USG Well-being events, visit https://www.usg.edu/well-being/events.

We hope to see you at these activities!

As the new semester begins, Facilities Building Services wants the campus community to be aware of how we will enter private space for cleaning.  We will continue to clean office spaces and other private spaces upon request through the School Dude work order system to ensure the safety of the occupant as the Delta variant of the COVID virus looms.    In the event of a COVID concern where someone tested positive or from exposure,  please report the matter to your supervisor and have them give me a call at      478-445-8549 in order for us to properly prepare. Your safety is our first concern.  Have a great semester and remember we are here to help.