Story and photos developed by University Communications. After 15 years in public administration and 16 years teaching the subject—Dr. Victoria Gordon retired. But she wasn’t idle long. Gordon turned quickly around and applied for the chance to be Georgia College & State University’s 2022 Paul D. Coverdell Visiting Scholar. It was the perfect opportunity to focus on her favorite teaching subject, “Women in Politics,” a topic she only taught five years before retiring. In those years,...
Story, photos and video developed by University Communications A week after the United States recognized the 102nd anniversary of women gaining the right to vote, Dr. Victoria Gordon, the Paul D. Coverdell visiting scholar, impaneled a group of current and former, female elected officials to rally engagement in the political process and reflect upon the state of equality within U.S. civil society. The Women in Politics panel included Milledgeville Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan, Georgia...
Samantha (Sam) Paton Town/state: Marietta, Georgia Major/minor: I’m double majoring in political science and criminal justice with a minor in economics. I’ve always been interested in government and law since I was a kid. History and government have been my strongest subjects in school. It’s in my best interests to study something I enjoy and am good at. Why Georgia College? I like GCSU because of the small environment and smaller class sizes. I’d like to be able to get to...
Every episode of Criminal Justice Professor Dr. Alesa Liles’ new podcast, “Voices of the Returned: Life After Incarceration” features stories about the complexities of reintegration into society following lengthy prison terms told by the people who lived them. They’re celebrating the launch of the podcast as part of Justice Week which will host events Tuesday – Friday dedicated to different aspects of the American justice system, including “How to Get into Law School” as well as an...
Name: Chason Thompson Hometown: Roswell GA Major/minors: Criminal Justice, French and Outdoor Education What made you choose Georgia College: When I toured here, I felt that I could see myself here. I felt that I could see myself studying in the library and hanging out on Front Campus. What inspired you to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice: Ever since I was little, I have been interested in a career in law enforcement. I always knew that I wanted to help people and I feel that law...
Daria Brown What’s your major? Do you have a minor? Criminal Justice is my major, and I have a French minor. Where are you from? Macon, Georgia Why were you interested in criminal justice? Coming into college, I knew that I wanted to ultimately become a lawyer. I chose to pursue a criminal justice degree because I wanted to understand the sociological underpinnings of crime and deviancy to better empathize with and understand some of the people that I anticipate interacting with...
Georgia College students won awards in practically every category in November when the university hosted the 24th Annual SEMAU (Southeast Model of the African Union) conference. SEMAU is like a mock trial or Model UN (United Nations), where students act as real delegates and heads-of-state to debate issues that affect African nations. The exercise demands lots of preliminary research, quick thinking on their feet, a readiness to compromise and work with others but, also, the drive...
This year’s Paul D. Coverdell Visiting Scholar brings his unique life and academic experience to Georgia College. His research focuses on refugee and migrant populations— a topic he knows about first-hand. “I was born in Iran, and my family left when I was about five months old,” said Dr. Amir Moheet, Coverdell Scholar. “My parents were politically active, and that didn't sit well with certain people over there. We were refugees and received asylum in the United States.” Although he...
From Oslo, Norway, to Chattanooga, Tennessee; from Atlanta to Columbus; from Macon to Milledgeville—Georgia College’s government faculty seemed to be everywhere this electoral season.They helped the media and public navigate a quagmire of political jargon, rumored illegality, swinging states and possible voter fraud. On election night, faculty gave live commentary at multiple locations. As results trickled in, they guided viewers through messy partisan confusion and helped a perplexed...
Name: Juawn Jackson '16 Age: 27 Major at GC: Political Science, certification in Leadership Why did you choose Georgia College? I was looking for a college that was not too far from home (Macon) that had a great political science program. To my amazement, I found that plus more! I am grateful for my time spent at Georgia College. Did you have a favorite professor or class? Oh, wow! My academic journey at Georgia College was greatly impacted by Dr. Janet Clark (public speaking), Dr...
