Georgia College is well ahead of the national average for institutions that graduate students in four years. A recent 3 point increase places Georgia College third in the state’s university system, as well—a sign of innovative programming and commitment to student success. “This is an important indicator of the effectiveness of the education, support provided on campus and experiences that students receive during their time at GC,” said Dr. Steve Dorman, university president...
Once again, the Life Enrichment Center (LEC) turns to the Georgia College chapter of Kappa Alpha Order to provide financial support for their program and its GC partnerships! The LEC, has been providing student engaged programs and opportunities to adults with intellectual developmental disabilities for over 20 years. These opportunities were traditionally provided in person either at Georgia College or at the LEC located just five minutes away. With the need to remain socially...
Dear Students, We want to once again thank you all for your persistent vigilance and flexibility in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has created many challenges which we expect to continue. However, we can stand together in the face of these challenges to ensure that we meet the needs of our students while continuing to provide support for our faculty and staff. As always, the health and safety of our campus community remains a top priority. Keeping with that, here...
Dear Faculty and Staff: We want to once again thank you all for your persistent vigilance and flexibility in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. With your support, we have been able to continue to provide the high-quality learning opportunities for our students for which Georgia College is known. The pandemic has created many challenges which we expect to continue. However, we can stand together in the face of these challenges to ensure that we meet the needs of our students while...
The University System of Georgia (USG) recorded a statewide economic impact of $18.5 billion for fiscal year 2019, a 4.5 percent increase from fiscal year 2018. Georgia College's economic impact reached $290 million. The economic impact of the university extends to Baldwin, Bibb, Hancock, Putnam, Wilkinson, Jones and Washington Counties. According to the study, these benefits can be seen in both private and public sectors. One example: for each job created on Georgia College's...
Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia A resolution of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia WHEREAS, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is focused on supporting its institutions continuing to return to safe in-person instruction; and WHEREAS, the Board is focused on the continued success of Georgia students. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia believes in-person instruction maximizes...
Georgia College is hosting a “Drug Take Back Day” Thursday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Office of Health Promotion, GC Public Safety, College Prevention Partnership and the student organization Health Movement are coordinating the event to collect prescription and nonprescription medications and dispose of them safely. The collection takes place in the parking lot behind Hall House at the corner of W. Montgomery and N. Liberty Streets. “People can either drive through...
Georgia College is hosting a “Drug Take Back Day” Thursday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Office of Health Promotion, GC Public Safety, College Prevention Partnership and the student organization Health Movement are coordinating the event to collect prescription and nonprescription medications and dispose of them safely. The collection takes place in the parking lot behind Hall House at the corner of W. Montgomery and N. Liberty Streets. “People can either drive through...
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has a message for Georgians: Everyone needs a flu shot. Yes, you! That’s the focus of a new campaign urging all Georgians over the age of six months to get a flu shot this year. “Now more than ever, influenza vaccination is critical not only to protect people from getting sick but to reduce the burden on our healthcare system already caring for COVID-19 patients,” said Kathleen E. Toomey, M.D., M.P.H, DPH commissioner. “Even if...
Dr. Dee Sams was honored with the 2020 Georgia WebMBA Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award for WebMBA Cohort 80. Recipients of this award are selected by students in each WebMBA cohort at the end of their program. Dr. Sams has taught in the WebMBA program since 2010 and has served as the lead professor for WMBA 6030 – Global and International Business since 2014.
