GCSU is building a Faculty Leadership Academy on existing leadership programs, like the Women's Leadership Faculty Fellows Program established in 2019. The Faculty Fellows Leadership Academy program will provide a selected group of current faculty with dedicated time to develop and hone leadership skills and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities confronting higher education. The program will specifically focus on leadership concepts individuals face in academic...
By Gil Pound and Amanda RespessWith campus move-in set for Wednesday, Aug. 13, and the first day of classes five days later, Georgia College & State University is preparing to welcome the class of 2029.But 1,754 first-year students won’t be the only newcomers to town. Joining them are 47 new full-time and 23 part-time faculty members, ready to deliver dynamic lectures and hands-on learning experiences to help students flourish.“At Georgia College & State University, we are committed...
By Amanda Respess Two of Georgia’s top universities have partnered to offer students interested in pursuing careers in engineering a unique degree pathway meant to prepare the next generation of highly skilled professionals entering the workforce. Students who begin their bachelor’s studies in physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science or data science at Georgia College & State University can now pursue a dual degree in engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. “This...
Members of the university community are invited to a presentation and open forum with Dr. Tena Helton, candidate for the position of the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.The presentation will be held in the Mayfair Presentation Room from 3 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The candidate will discuss: "Future-Proof Skills: Why Liberal Arts Graduates Thrive in a Changing Workforce." After you have had the opportunity to meet the finalist, please evaluate the candidate...
Members of the university community are invited to a presentation and open forum with Dr. Emiliano Villanueva, candidate for the position of the Dean of the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology.The presentation will be held in the Mayfair Presentation Room from 3 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2025. The candidate will discuss "What is the Added Value of a Liberal Arts Foundation in a Degree from the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology?"After you...
Story and photos developed by University Communications. Few things make an immediate impact as great as the university’s visiting scholar programs. Periodic academic visitors, whether long- or short-term, are a boost for everyone involved. Visiting scholars participate in the productive activities of a new department; expose Georgia College faculty to novel ideas and fresh perspectives; engage students with people who are prominent in their fields; and build heightened recognition...
In 2020-21, Georgia College received a record-high amount in grants, exceeding $4 million. It marked a 5.9 percent increase from the previous year and a whopping 73 percent since 2018. “This is very important for two reasons. The first is that we’ve surpassed the 4-million-dollar mark. The second reason is we can observe a progressive increase over time. That is significant,” said Dr. Costas Spirou, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. “Additionally, it is great to see...
