This December, Omega Hedgepeth became a two-time graduate of Georgia College & State University. She's worked as a university accountant for the past 11 years, most recently in Accounting Services. Interestingly enough, that’s not what she’s getting a master’s in. “I started my Master of Public Administration some time ago—and I took two breaks—so I’m excited to be at the end of that journey,” Hedgepeth said. “I fell into the public administration program and it’s been very different...
Criminal justice major Cameron Alee of Augusta, Georgia, knew she wanted to work in law enforcement for the federal government. Ultimately, Alee plans to mix her minor in international studies with criminal justice for a career with the U.S. Foreign Service. “I always loved learning about criminal history,” she said. “I want to add the element of working for the criminal justice system along with American international affairs. Dr. Carrie Cook, professor of criminal justice and coordinator...
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 a long way in educating students about the election process...
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...
