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Based on weather-driven forecasted demand across the regional power grid, peak hour pricing for main campus will remain elevated throughout this week, particularly during the peak hours of 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.  While orientation and other priority campus operations will take precedence, at your discretion, consider shutting down non-essential lighting and unplugging non-essential equipment as duty permits during these peak hours. If you have access to windows, use the natural light. When...

Dr. Stephanie Jett, assistant professor of psychology, recently published a study with former co-workers from the University of South Alabama that examines human behavior towards the environment in the biodiverse coastal area of Mobile and Baldwin Counties, Alabama. The Mobile-Tensaw Delta region is often referred to as America's Amazon due to the fact it’s one of the nation’s largest, intact wilderness areas and wetland. The study, “Dominant attitudes and values toward wildlife and...

Faculty facilitators are still needed for our GCReads micro seminars during Week of Welcome. GCReads is our common reading experience for incoming first-year students designed to introduce them to the GCSU classroom experience. Students will select one of eight articles to discuss during a 75-minute micro seminar on Friday, August 18. Faculty consistently rate the experience as “excellent” or “good,” and students describe GCReads as a “good introduction to college.”  We invite all...

Sonny McKenzie, our current director of Technology Support Services, accepted another position, and his last day on campus is this Friday, July 21. Thank you, Sonny, for all you have done. You will be greatly missed. We wish you well. As a result of this change, please note that you should now add James Lunsford as an approver in PeopleSoft for any technology purchases.  This change is effective immediately. The electronic approval for technology purchases and the IT account designation are...

Georgia Power has issued a "day-ahead" Alert for today, 7/17 as higher temperatures result in peak electricity demand that significantly impacts pricing (pricing will rise to $0.47 per kilowatt hour during this peak demand period). Judging from forecasted temperatures, we expect this status will persist throughout the week.    Subject to requirements of orientation and other campus operations, consider shutting down all non-essential lighting during the peak hours of 1 p.m. to 8 p.m...

The Georgia College Career Center invites you to participate in our Fall 2023 Part-Time Jobs Fair! This FREE event is a great way for you to share information about your on-campus, part-time job opportunities with eager students of all classifications and majors. Join us outside at the A&S Fountain from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on August 30, and let us help you find some great employees!  If you have an account, you can register online via Handshake. If you do not have a Handshake account...

The Andalusia Institute's Writing for Success grant launched its new podcast this week. The first episode features Dr. Kerry Neville, associate professor and coordinator of the MFA and Undergraduate Creative Writing Program at Georgia College & State University. Neville and GSCU student Alexia Schauer discuss releasing perfectionism in first drafts, finding your voice as a writer and advice for teachers of writing.  Writing for Success brings together writers of all levels to tell...

Georgia College & State University’s John Jackson, director of Parking & Transportation and Baldwin County School Board member, has been elected to serve as president-elect of the Georgia School Boards Association. His one-year term began in June. After that time, he will advance to president of the GSBA in June 2024. GSBA represents 180 Georgia school districts. “I look forward to supporting GSBA’s mission and the president,” Jackson said. His focus is on school safety initiatives...

Nadirah Mayweather, ’08, ’10, began her new role as director of Alumni Relations for Georgia College & State University July 5. She’ll mix her prior knowledge and new experiences to continue connecting alumni with campus and each other. Mayweather was director of the university’s Cultural Center for nearly four years. During that time, she built relationships with students, faculty, staff and alumni. Mentoring students was Mayweather’s most meaningful accomplishment. She had mentors...

The International Writing Centers Association (IWCA) Summer Institute is the premier professional development site for emerging and established writing center professionals. This immersive event created a unique opportunity for the Georgia College & State University community to ensure that the center remains on the cutting edge of writing and tutoring education. Leaders in the field—including IWCA Executive Board Members and published scholars on tutor professional achievement after...