By Executive Order of Governor Brian Kemp: flags on all state buildings and grounds ordered lowered to half-staffNow, THEREFORE, IN HONOR AND AS A MARK OF RESPECT FOR THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN DEFENSE OF OUR NATION, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY ORDEREDThat on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, in accordance with 4 U.S.C. § 7(m), the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the...
Beginning June 1, Georgia College & State University will implement updated building access and visitor procedures for Parks Hall as part of ongoing campus modernization, operational and safety improvement efforts. The updates will include the installation of card-reader access points throughout the building, as well as the addition of a receptionist in the main lobby to assist visitors and help direct guests to meetings and offices. These changes are designed to improve the overall...
Dr. Loleta D. Sartin has been named dean of Georgia College & State University’s John H. Lounsbury College of Education, effective June 15, 2026.Dr. Sartin currently serves as professor and associate dean for strategic initiatives in Mercer University’s College of Professional Advancement. She brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education leadership, strategic planning, accreditation, enrollment growth and workforce-focused academic program development.“Dr. Sartin is...
Dr. Loleta D. Sartin has been named dean of Georgia College & State University’s John H. Lounsbury College of Education, effective June 15, 2026.Dr. Sartin currently serves as professor and associate dean for strategic initiatives in Mercer University’s College of Professional Advancement. She brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education leadership, strategic planning, accreditation, enrollment growth and workforce-focused academic program development.“Dr. Sartin is...
RenamingThe Department of Philosophy, Religion and Liberal Studies will be renamed the Department of Philosophy, Religion and Interdisciplinary Studies. This change will more accurately represent the majors in the department, since the Liberal Studies major was changed to the Interdisciplinary Studies major in October 2024.Departmental MergerThe Department of Mathematics will merge with the Department of Chemistry, Physics & Astronomy, consolidating into a single Department of Chemistry,...
TEMPORARY PAUSE IN EFFECT: JUNE 2-16, 2026 Dear Faculty and Staff,As we approach the fiscal year-end, the Creative Services team will temporarily pause service from June 2 to 16 to process all FY26 charges and finalize end-of-year project billing.During this two-week period, our online order form will be suspended, and we will not accept new order requests. Online orders will reopen and service will resume in full on June 17.Please also note that departments planning to use FY26 internal...
By Executive Order of Governor Brian Kemp: flags on all state buildings and grounds ordered lowered to half-staffOn Wednesday, April 21, 2026, the State of Georgia joins his family and those he represented in mourning the passing of Congressman David Scott; andCongressman Scott was a dedicated public servant who served the State of Georgia for more than 50 years, first as a member of the Georgia General Assembly and later as a member of the United States Congress representing Georgia's...
As part of Georgia College & State University’s ongoing efforts to meet the U.S. Department of Justice’s updated digital accessibility requirements, the GCSU web team (comprised of University Communications and Information Technology personnel) has launched a Digital Accessibility Portal.This portal supports web content managers and other digital content creators by providing guidance, tools, and accessibility resources, including:A breakdown of the U.S. Department of Justice mandateLinks...
Greetings social media managers,As announced on April 16, 2026, Georgia College & State University is taking steps to ensure our websites, online courses, social media posts and other digital resources meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard, as required by the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2024 ruling. The Center for Teaching & Learning, Information Technology, University Communications, Student Disability Resource Center and other campus partners...
On Wednesday, March 18, a crane will be on site in front of Herty Hall on Wilkinson Street lifting materials for the ongoing renovation. A portion of Wilkinson Street will be blocked off and law enforcement will direct traffic in the area. Please see the attached map for further details.