Story and photos developed by University Communications. The United States is in dire need of professional election administrators who understand today’s legal challenges, changing policies, vote-collection methods and latest technology. In response, Georgia College & State University has created a new Election Administration Certificate—the first academic certificate on elections in the state of Georgia and one of only a few nationwide. “Certificates in election administration go...
On Saturday, 19 November 2022, Drs. Sara Doude, Stephanie McClure, and Scott Buchanan served as judges at the National Two Year Ethics Bowl Competition held at Georgia Military College. Students representing colleges from around the nation competed in the national championship competition. Dr. McClure was selected, from among the larger group of judges, to serve as a judge at the final competition.
Four students, under the guidance and direction of Dr. Min Kim, presented undergraduate research at the 2022 Georgia Political Science meeting in Savannah on 11 November. The students and their presentations were: Addison Baxter: Polarization of Partisanship in America and Its Effects on the Opinion on Climate Change Aidan Meaker: Does Religious Affiliation Influence Political Polarization in the United States? Jay Mock: Americans’ Confidence in Congress Lisa Calvert: Race, Political...
The Georgia College Mock Trial Team, hosted by the Department of Government and Sociology, was invited to compete in the 12th Annual Owl Classic Invitational Tournament in Atlanta in late October. The team had an impressive showing, placing just a few points short of winning the tournament. Two of the team's student attorneys -- Stelios Spirou and Lisa Calvert -- won Outstanding Attorney Awards (which are given to the top ten attorneys out of approximately fifty-six attorney participants)...
The Georgia College Mock Trial Team, hosted by the Department of Government and Sociology, was invited to compete in the 12th Annual Owl Classic Invitational Tournament in Atlanta in late October. The team had an impressive showing, placing just a few points short of winning the tournament. Two of the team's student attorneys -- Stelios Spirou and Lisa Calvert -- won Outstanding Attorney Awards (which are given to the top ten attorneys out of approximately fifty-six attorney participants)...
The Georgia College Mock Trial Team, hosted by the Department of Government and Sociology, was invited to compete in the 12th Annual Owl Classic Invitational Tournament in Atlanta in late October. The team had an impressive showing, placing just a few points short of winning the tournament. Two of the team's student attorneys -- Stelios Spirou and Lisa Calvert -- won Outstanding Attorney Awards (which are given to the top ten attorneys out of approximately fifty-six attorney participants)...
The Georgia College Mock Trial Team, hosted by the Department of Government and Sociology, was invited to compete in the 12th Annual Owl Classic Invitational Tournament in Atlanta in late October. The team had an impressive showing, placing just a few points short of winning the tournament. Two of the team's student attorneys -- Stelios Spirou and Lisa Calvert -- won Outstanding Attorney Awards (which are given to the top ten attorneys out of approximately fifty-six attorney participants)...
Students in CRJU 4950 Victimology are hosting a raffle Monday, November 14th through Wednesday, November 16th from 10am-2pm at the A&S Fountain for a chance to win one out of two baskets full of prizes from local Milledgeville businesses. All proceeds will be donated to One Safe Place Macon, a family justice center to aid victims and their families.
Students in CRJU 4950 Victimology are hosting a raffle Monday, November 14th through Wednesday, November 16th from 10am-2pm at the A&S Fountain for a chance to win one out of two baskets full of prizes from local Milledgeville businesses. All proceeds will be donated to One Safe Place Macon, a family justice center to aid victims and their families.
Students in CRJU 4950 Victimology are seeking donations to One Safe Place Macon, a Family Justice Center that "helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, child abuse, human trafficking, and elder abuse and their families get the resources and support they need at ONE location – bringing together police officers, prosecutors, advocates, therapists, civil attorneys, community volunteers, and many others." The funds will help supply the children's playroom at this facility, and...
