While we frequently interact with children, we often miss opportunities to notice the development of language—from infancy through adolescence, monitor engagement as a gauge of language development, screen for potential language difficulties if indicated, and use this information to enhance opportunities for engagement in universal settings. This virtual learning series will provide a new, proactive approach and a toolkit for all who have a role on a child’s path to literacy, paving the way to positive outcomes throughout school and life.

Join us for the Three-Part Series:

July 21—Part 1: Why? The dramatic and positive impact of language development on life outcomes

August 18—Part 2: What? Steps to proactively employ language as a well-being indicator

September 29—Part 3: How? Tools to implement the “why” and the “what” in a manner that is sustainable for individuals, practitioners and policymakers.

Featured Presenter: Emily R...

Due to production and supply chain issues, production time for name tags is now 4- 7 weeks from order submission time until orders are produced and have arrived on campus. All name tag orders are processed in one batch at the end of each month. If you're in need of name tags for the upcoming year, please order before the end of July if you need to receive your orders in August. Order can be placed online at gcsu.edu/nametag.  If you're looking to place an order for a larger group, please email victoria.fowler@gcsu.edu to request a group order form.

Name tags will be charged to department accounts, and notification emails will be sent when they arrive and are available for pickup. 

If you have any questions about the ordering process, please contact victoria.fowler@gcsu.edu.

The Office of Human Resources is excited to announce the following upcoming training: Battling Burnout - It is more important than ever to recognize the early warning signs and risk factors and learn how to implement anti-burnout strategies.

Burnout is an occupational phenomenon which can lead people to experience emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment.

Yet, as it occurs over a gradual period of time, it is not always easy to notice the signs of excessive pressure building up. With an alarming number of workers across the world reporting increasing levels of burnout, it is more important than ever to recognize the early warning signs and risk factors and learn how to implement anti-burnout strategies.

How participants will benefit

At the end of this session participants will be able to identify:

What is burnout?

What are the ...

The MAX dining hall will be closed July 25-28, open July 29, and closed August 1-11.  Regular fall semester operating hours will begin August 12. 

Tom Smith, Financial Advisor for AIG (formerly Valic) will be on-campus and available for one-on-one consultations the following days:

• Wednesday, August 10, 2022
• Wednesday, September 7, 2022
• Wednesday, October 12, 2022
• Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Come out and enjoy A Night of Jazz Standards with GC Jazz Faculty and Friends on Tuesday, July 26, 7-9 pm at Amici Café in downtown Milledgeville.  Georgia College faculty, Chris Enghauser, bass and Don Parker, vibes will host the evening featuring Wendell Harrelson on tenor and GC student Jacob Hammock on drums and vibes. Come in from the heat and enjoy the menu and the live Jazz at Amici Café. We hope to see you there!

Mail Services will provide limited service through Friday, July 22.  Mail will not be picked up or delivered to campus offices during this time.  For any questions, please email mailservices@gcsu.edu.