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Some careers follow a straight line. Carlee Schulte's took the scenic route, and she wouldn't have it any other way.A Pivot That Changed EverythingSchulte started her journey right here at Georgia College & State University as a mass communication major, but a fear of public speaking sent her pivoting fast. "My younger self was absolutely terrified," she laughs. She switched to marketing, and as it turns out, that split-second decision changed everything.Finding Home and Taking the...

A Soldier FirstBefore Dr. Bob Duesing ever set foot in a college classroom, he had already led thousands. His full career in the U.S. Army, serving in Infantry, Armor and Cavalry units worldwide, took him through progressive leadership roles with organizations of 20 to 17,000 soldiers. That foundation of discipline, strategy and people leadership turned out to be the perfect preparation for what came next.Bringing Leadership to the ClassroomWhen Duesing transitioned to academia, he...

Professor Dr. Jehan El-Jourbagy, Georgia College & State University Sustainability Council member and associate professor of Business Law and Ethics in the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology, attended the 2026 North American Sustainability and Responsibility Summit in early March. The three-day conference brought together chief sustainability officers, ESG leaders and corporate social responsibility directors from companies including Tesla, GM, Johnson & Johnson, HP,...

State officials determined that state agencies will provide a one-time supplement of $2,000 to all state employees in regular, benefits-eligible positions (30 or more standard hours per week). The one-time supplement will be administered in compliance with guidance from the University System of Georgia. Please visit the April 2026 One-Time Supplemental Payment website on the my.gcsu.edu Office of Human Resources' page for details, but note several highlights below:One-Time Supplement...

The Mindful Monday for April 6 is a reminder to strive for progress, not perfection: Be proud of how far you've come, even if it's not where you want to be yet. Psychologist Carol Dweck writes about "the power of yet." Instead of having a defeatist attitude about what we see as deficiencies, we can have a growth mindset about our potential. Replace "I'm bad at math" with "I haven't mastered these skills yet." Rather than thinking "I don't like my job," try "I haven't found my dream...

Georgia College & State University is developing a Dining Request for Proposal to guide the future direction of campus dining services. As part of this initiative, an external consultant will be on campus this week to facilitate a series of informal feedback sessions. These sessions are intended to gather input on the current dining program and identify opportunities for enhancement and innovation.Session details:Dates: Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8Location: Dogwood Conference...

A team of five students from Georgia College & State University (GCSU) claimed the top spot among United States universities at the SAP North American ERPsim Competition, outperforming teams from major R1 research universities including Penn State, the University of Michigan, the University of Arkansas, and California State University.The team represented the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology’s Department of Information Systems & Computer Science. Hosted by ERPsim...

The GCSU Math Jeopardy team won its sectional tournament for the third time in four years, including two years in a row, May 27 at the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Southeastern Section Meeting. A total of 26 teams from 19 different colleges and universities competed at the tournament held at the University of North Alabama. Georgia College had two teams compete this year, but they faced each other in the first round. The winning team consisted of senior Anna Marti, juniors...

As departments begin making their summer training plans, consider scheduling a QPR Training for your staff. QPR (Question Persuade Refer) is an evidence-based suicide prevention training appropriate for all audiences. A goal of the QEP, Bobcats FIRST, is to train approximately 10% of all faculty and staff each year. E-mail QPR@gcsu.edu to schedule a 90-minute group training for May, June or July.

The Georgia College & State University International Education Center invites members of the faculty to offer proposals for faculty-led Education Abroad programs that advance the university’s mission of preparing students for leadership, citizenship and service to the public good. Education Abroad at Georgia College is not simply an extension of the classroom; it is a formative experience that challenges students to engage complex global realities, deepen their intellectual commitments...