SoCPS Spotlight Fall 2021

SoCPS

School of Continuing and Professional Studies FALL 2021

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SPECIAL NEWS ...................................2

AFTERSCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT........13

CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION........................................4

PRODUCTION SERVICES ..................16 MEET THE DIRECTORS ....................18

HISTORIC MUSEUMS .........................6 COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS ..............8

SIGNIFICANT STATS .........................20 Editors: Angela Criscoe, Kristen Maddox, ‘21

ACADEMIC OUTREACH ....................10

Newsletter Design: Bailey Wilson, ‘12 Photography: Anna Leavitt

SPECIAL

NEWS

Congratulations on retiring, Mark Pelton!

The School of Continuing and Professional Studies sincerely thanks Dr. Mark Pelton, associate vice president for strategic initiatives, for his 26 years with Georgia College.

After leaving Bainbridge College in 1995, Mark joined Georgia College as dean of continuing education and public services and adjunct assistant professor of education. In 2002, he became dean of Extended University, research, and graduate services.

According to Matt Davis, director of historic museums and direct-report to Mark for more than 20 years, all of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies’ (SoCPS) success, growth, and newfound capacity is credit to Mark’s vision and style of leadership: a culture of freedom and creativity.

Now working as a rehire to smooth presidential and directorial transitions after partial retirement, Mark has unequivocally shown his devotion to the people and institution of Georgia College. In their own words, he’s heartened everyone he’s led along the way.

“Mark is very generous of his time. He has been a mentor, provided insights and leadership, and has supported the transition of my leadership into the interim executive director’s role,” said Angela Criscoe, interim executive director of the SoCPS.

“He will be missed on campus, but I plan to reach out and continue what I like to call my, ‘Mentor Moments with Mark.’”

Artis Williamson served under Mark as executive director beginning in 1996. He credits his career to Mark’s faith in his ability.

“Mark took a chance on me, a 26-year-old HR manager, to bring me into the University System of Georgia at a director-level role,” Williamson said. “He gave me the opportunity for my career. I reported to him, but he was really a friend — we formed a lifelong friendship.”

Ruth Eilers, director of academic outreach, has also benefitted from Mark’s administration.

“Mark has always been supportive of our creativity and encouraged us to try new things,” she said. “He kept an eye on internal and external university trends and used those to guide our efforts. This led to us continuing to enjoy the freedom to be creative and increased our likelihood of success.”

In so many words, Mark’s many employees, coworkers, and friends describe him as fair, committed, caring, supportive, humble, honest, and has a great sense of humor. Thanks again for all your hard work, and enjoy your retirement Mark!

Mark will be working part-time until June 30, 2022, when he officially retires.

Angela Criscoe appointed interim executive director of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies

SPECIAL

NEWS

Georgia College proudly announces that Angela Criscoe,

communication program coordinator in the Department of

MFA, has been appointed interim executive director of the

Communication.

School of Continuing and Professional Studies (previously Criscoe joined Georgia College in 2000 as the management

Extended University).

information specialist in the Office of Information and She began her new role on Aug. 1, 2021.

Instructional Technology (now IT) where she developed the SERVE helpdesk, served as the coordinator and director of

“Angela brings a variety of experiences to the role of

Cyber Sisters Technology camp, and supported Georgia

interim executive director of the School of Continuing and

College’s distance learning education through the Georgia

Professional Studies,” said Dr. Costas Spirou. “Those

Statewide Academic and Medical System (GSAMS) and the

include small business entrepreneurship, corporate

Carl Vinson Center for Naval Distance Education. She has

marketing and public relations, and leadership on team

also served as an assistant director in Admissions and

projects. We look forward to her leadership in this role.”

program advisor in Mass Communication.

As executive director, she will engage community partners,

Criscoe is a two-time Georgia College graduate with a

deans, chairs, and faculty, as well as alumni and industry

bachelor’s in Mass Communication and a Master of

leaders to advance a strategic vision. She will work to

Education in Educational Leadership.

establish external relationships and actively develop partnerships with corporations, nonprofits, and businesses while creatively serving university alumni through the delivery of pertinent educational programs. Through this role, she will also work closely with the colleges to diversify the School’s successful slate of noncredit courses, camps, and conferences.

In addition to shaping and leading the university’s continuing and professional education initiatives, Criscoe will supervise community outreach programs within Continuing and Professional Education, Academic Outreach, Communities In Schools, and Afterschool Achievement (YES and High Achiever programs); oversee prestigious historic house museums including Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion, Andalusia — the home of author Flannery O’Connor, and the Sallie Ellis Davis House; and ensure excellent event technology service to the campus community by the Department of Production Services.

She has worked at Georgia College for more than 20 years, most recently as associate professor and mass SoCPS | 3 | Fall 2021 Newsletter

CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Continuing and Professional Education was excited to welcome summer camp programs back on campus this summer!

Though there were slight alterations in operations to follow appropriate COVID-19 guidelines, enrollment numbers exceeded projected expectations. Camps that took place include Kids’ University, Creature Camp: Decomposers and Digesters, Baseball Camps, Softball Camps, and Tennis Camps.

EXPLORE continuing and professional education courses The Department of Continuing and Professional Education is leaning into a new endeavor, working closely with the deans of the four academic colleges to offer online graduate-level certificate programs. Additionally, micro-credentials and certificates are being explored to support workforce professionals in need of professional development, career advancement, or specific skills for a career change. The short-form educational programs allow students to return to college for a quality education, but at an accelerated and affordable cost.

conference service Another way the Department of Continuing and Professional Education is supporting the institution is by offering conference services. Georgia College & State University and the Milledgeville community offers a beautiful setting, meeting spaces, and opportunities for enrichment for your favorite organization’s next conference. Continuing and Professional Education provided registration and support for the Southeastern Model of the African Union Conference, which organizes a simulation of the annual meeting of Heads of State of the African Union (AU). Dr. Charles Ubah and Dr. Jebessa Mijena worked closely with CPE which provided the registration services for the event. SEMAU is sponsored by the Board of Regents and the System Council for International Education.

Program News Fall 2021 and Spring 2022

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Continuing and Professional Education welcomed the fall in anticipation of resuming Road Scholar programs, after a too-long hiatus. These programs, which take place on Jekyll Island and Hilton Head Island throughout the year, encompass many areas of interest and include golf, intermediate bridge, advancing bridge, pickleball, jazz, and two holiday programs during Christmas and New Year’s. Planning is currently underway for 2023 programs and will also include additional Watercolor programs!

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Click on the website links below to learn more about programs of interest.

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Location Jekyll Island, GA Jekyll Island, GA Jekyll Island, GA Jekyll Island, GA Hilton Head Island, SC Jekyll Island, GA Jekyll Island, GA

For the New Year’s program, Continuing and Professional Education is proud to partner with Dr. Cliff Towner as an instructor for the program.

Dr. Towner is the director of bands in the Music Department and an associate professor of music here at Georgia College.

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historic museums L

ast year proved a very productive year, despite the

of 19th century furniture at the Mansion, and exhibitions

challenges faced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The

on Regina O’Connor and the dresses of Flannery

museum paused all in-person tours and public

O’Connor at Andalusia.

programming from mid-March through early August 2020.

Despite the loss of revenue and limitations on access to

Fundraising and donor efforts remained strong despite the

our collections and sites, the department adapted and

events of last year.

refocused our efforts to meet our mission in this new Working closely with the Office of the President and the

normal.

Office of University Advancement, funds were secured to As a result of the shutdown, staff members pivoted and

begin construction of the long-awaited Interpretive Center

engaged in several new projects. This included the

at Andalusia. This facility will include exhibition spaces,

development of various virtual tours of the museums,

public event areas, research rooms, and collection storage.

Zoom programming, socially distanced in-person events,

Construction on the site began September 2021, with a

and work to improve internal processes, collections

completion goal of Spring 2022.

records, and various conservation projects.

Other fundraising efforts included a donor-funded Updates to each museum’s collections records and

expansion of the peafowl pen at Andalusia, an

administrative documents were completed and

establishment of a collection’s endowment at Georgia’s

conservation projects on Andalusia’s roof, front door, and

Old Governor’s Mansion, and strong fundraising through

well house occurred.

our friends of the museum program.

Additional conservation work was conducted on the

Several new pieces were added to the collection: several

mansion’s fence and several landscaping beds were

articles of original clothing that belonged to Flannery

updated. Internal restoration work continued at Andalusia

O’Connor, an original platter that belonged to the family

with the conservation of several pieces and the full

of Governor Howell Cobb, and a 19th century parlor suite

refurbishment of the Louis Cline bedroom.

now housed at Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion. These acquisitions greatly enhanced our collections and allowed

Virtual and in-person programming comprised University

us to better meet our interpretative mission at the

Advancement Museum Mondays, museum tours over

museums.

Zoom, Bid Day and outdoor events for Greek Life, continued virtual lectures, a hybrid celebration of Flannery

Despite the myriad challenges of the last year, the

O’Connor’s birthday in partnership with the Music

Department of Historic Museums maintained robust

Department and Andalusia Institute, and holiday

visitation and positive revenue that continue to support

programming at the Old Governor’s Mansion.

our public programming and conservation of the collections under our care. We look forward to having you

Curators also developed successful exhibitions on racism

back at the museums soon to see all of our new additions

in America at the Sallie Ellis Davis House, “hidden secrets”

and programs.

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Andalusia

Old Governor’s Mansion

Sallie Ellis Davis House

Computer-generated exterior of the planned Andalusia Interpretive Center.

Haley Stodart, curator of education and public engagement, tours the Old Governor’s Mansion with Girl Scouts.

New parlor suite installed in the Old Governor’s Mansion.

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communities in schools Investments that last a lifetime Communities in Schools Milledgeville Baldwin County (CISMBC) Program News The mission of Communities in Schools is really all about investment. It is all about investing time, energy, and resources in individual lives to influence change, break down barriers, and encourage success. Because of faithful partners, generous donors, dedicated staff, and determined volunteers, CISMBC is able to make investments that last a lifetime for those involved in our programs.

Because of our unique partnership with Georgia College, CISMBC also has the awesome privilege of investing in its students. CISMBC offers wonderful internship experiences, service-learning placements, practicum and class project options, and a variety of volunteer opportunities.

Our department would like to highlight a recent Georgia College graduate, Morgan Scott. Scott graduated in May 2020 with a bachelor's in public health. She was an Americorps Volunteer at Baldwin High School for the 2020-21 school year, and was then hired as the site coordinator there for the 2021-22 school year. Almost as soon as CISMBC hired Morgan, she was offered a position with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Oregon. We had the privilege of helping Morgan reach her goals, while at the same time benefitting from her many talents to help the students at Baldwin High School succeed.

This semester we have two practicum students, three service opportunity award students, and eight community health students. We're also grateful for three Americorps volunteers serving our programs and schools. Our organization offers students promising ways to engage in the local community that combines in class learning with real world experience.

Internships for the spring semester are open, and Georgia College students are invited to apply.

Additionally, CISMBC Site Coordinator, Amber Palmer, relaunched the female mentorship program at Oak Hill Middle School in September. This girl's group is specifically designed for 6th grade girls, and serves as a much needed "check-in" each week. The group currently serves about eight students every week. CISMBC is grateful for the support of our many partners that allows us to invest so readily in these students.

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academic

OUTREACH Collaboration is a key component to the success of

STEMming into the Community events, and judging regional

Academic Outreach (AO). AO collaborates with area schools

or state science fairs.

to provide resources to students that they may not otherwise Within the community, AO collaborates with Lockerly

experience.

Arboretum for a variety of events, including their Family Fun This year AO will return to Perry Middle School and work with

Day in October, a weekly Environmental Club for

the Technology Student Association (TSA) program to

homeschoolers, and as a field trip location for the ISCI 2001

provide hands-on STEM programming to their 60 6th – 8th

course.

grade members monthly.

Academic Outreach embodies diversity through a diverse

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Ms. Bowman, the TSA advisor at Perry Middle School, brought Academic Outreach with her when she moved from Northeast High School.

The partnerships built with area teachers and group leaders are powerful!

Georgia Cyber Academy is an online school that serves

clientele, programming and facilitators. The Life Enrichment Center, a program for adults with developmental disabilities visits GC campus each week

academic outreach embodies diversity through our clients, programming, and facilitators.

students throughout Georgia and surrounding states. They contacted AO just before the pandemic with hopes of inperson programming opportunities. Those quickly morphed into online learning events and eventually an in-person event over the summer. AO attended their kick-off, in-person event at the Macon Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 29, 2021.

Because Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) serves all ages, Academic Outreach reached out to admissions for information to share about Georgia College for the high school students. AO is planning an upcoming event on GC campus that will include campus tours, dorm visitations and information about college in addition to STEM programming.

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for Science enrichment. The High Achievers Program works with Academic Outreach weekly for STEAM (STEM plus Art) programming and these local high school students receive preparation

to lead a summer camp program offered to elementary school students.

AO serves public and private schools as well as homeschoolers of all ages and abilities. Our staff consists primarily of Georgia College students from a variety of majors: ranging from art and history to Environmental Science, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Computer Science, and Mass Communications. This diversity of backgrounds, interests, abilities, and needs makes for an environment filled with opportunities for expanding in new directions and imaginations running wild.

AO programming is custom-designed to meet the needs of each group served using client input and is standards based

Academic Outreach’s collaboration with on and off-campus

for P-12 students. Enrichment activities can happen in the

entities adds to the depth of programming that AO offers.

classroom, at an after-school program or a GC on-campus

Academic Outreach often partners with the GC Science

location. In short, there is never a dull moment when you are

Education Center (SEC) for science nights at area schools,

with Academic Outreach!

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Academic outreach (AO) Activities and points of interest FISCAL YEAR 2022

Oct. 2021 - Dec. 2021 Oct. 1 (Monthly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adopt-A-Stream Monitoring Events Lake Laurel’s Champion Creek and Andalusia’s Tobler Creek Open to all GC students Oct. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Georgia Military College Middle School Field Trip Lockerly Arboretum — 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family Fun Day Lockerly Arboretum — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Nov. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OHMS 6th Grade In-School Visit 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Hands-on activities around moon phases, seasons, eclipses and the solstices and equinoxes.

Nov. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alumni Week Program Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Hands-on science activities on the GC Front Lawn.

Nov. 8-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Old Governor’s Mansion Holiday Decorating Student volunteers from Academic Outreach and ISCI 2001

Jan. 2022 - May 2022 • Turner Woods Elementary Field Trip (TBA) • Monthly Wilkinson Middle School visits with GNETS program (Fridays) • Monthly Perry Middle School visit with TSA program (Tuesdays, 3 to 4 p.m.)

• Clifton Ridge Middle School Gifted FIRE Program (online event - May 13, 2022) • Monthly Adopt-A-Stream Monitoring Events

Other Academic Outreach is working with Production Services to create two short videos about AO — One promoting volunteer/work opportunities with AO and one promoting what AO does for the community.

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AFTERSCHOOL

ACHIEVEMENT

Children delight in the outdoors before collecting stream samples.

Stream water collections on display.

Georgia College Adopt-A-Stream volunteers assist children

Participating children learn about tools for collecting

in collecting stream samples.

stream water samples.

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youth experiencing success

PROGRAM (YES) We have had an exciting first month returning to YES, our program to provide opportunities for academically enriching activities to local students. This is our first year resuming in-person programs, and we were able to welcome back our retired teachers, as well as two new teachers.

Our team is continually growing and we strive to help our students succeed. This past month, our students have worked diligently every day to enhance their skills in both math and reading. During the month of August, our students dedicated two hours per day of their YES time to academic support.

We are excited to announce that our enrichments began Monday, Sept.13, 2021. We offered the following enrichments during our 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. hour: Gardening, Google Design, University 101, Health and First Aid, Art, STEAM, Extended Academic Support.

Art students learning to draw Bart

Students having so much fun planting

In Google Graphics, students learning to

Simpson by using geometry.

their garden.

type like a pro.

STEAM students working on their engineering skills.

University 101 students working hard on their college booklets.

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Each year, YES participants at Lakeview Academy (LVA) and Oak Hill Middle School (OHMS) explore a unique enrichment theme. This year, our participants at LVA will learn ‘What it means to be a SUPERHERO,’ and OHMS students’ theme is Olympic Champions. Our students are working hard in both their academic and enrichment classes to show everyone how we are training academically for the Olympics.

Olympic Mental Fitness and Drive by Mr. King

which fabrication, construction, and other engineering

This class offers a description of physical health and nutri-

objectives may be achieved. When possible, ancillary topics

tion involving a professional athlete. The ups and downs of

are likewise covered as these can nurture a deeper founda-

a professional athlete: ups like living their dream job,

tion in STEM disciplines.

money, taking care of family, mental health and wealth, selfmotivation, teamwork, and people skills. This enrichment

Olympic All Stars by Mr. Little

class will consist of studying the mental, physical, monetary,

In the Olympic All Stars class, students will create projects

and fitness side of Olympic sports. Students will also partic-

incorporating academic standards using Olympic sports

ipate in some Olympic sports on a smaller scale.

themes. As these activities generally involve athletic events characterized by finely tuned sports competition, the class

The Olympic GrubHub by Mrs. Byrd

likewise strives to capture the essence of competition pre-

This class will be fun, safe, and teach kids how to make

sented on the international sports stage.

healthy food choices and more. It will encompass math skills through measuring, counting, fractions, and sequencing.

Olympic Champion's Reading Club by Mrs. Liggins

Reading skills are sharpened as they read recipes and

The Olympic Champions Reading Club will allow readers to

increase their vocabulary. Science skills which demonstrate

discuss books and articles in an informal setting. Students

heat transfer should include the processes of conduction,

can enjoy meeting with friends to choose, read, and discuss

convection, and radiation. Cooking involves social skills,

books and articles together. Their meetings can come to life

engagement, laughter, critical thinking, and analyzing.

with discussions, arts and crafts, and activities. This is a great

These items represent food that can be created at school

way to engage students with reading and help build a read-

and home. Students will continue to harness imagination,

ing culture at the school.

empowerment, and creativity. These activities are driven by STEAM and the goal is to access ideas for guiding student

Olympic Art by Ms. Jenkins

inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.

In the Olympic Art class, students will create different art projects dealing with sports and Olympic themes. Students

Characteristics of Olympic Champions by Ms. Scott

will do one- and two-point drawings, origami, 3D drawing,

This enrichment class will teach students about the charac-

teaching them about colors, four color theorems, and other

teristics needed to be a great athlete. Students will learn

various art ideas. These are just a few of the activities that

how to follow directions and work together as a group.

will occur in the Olympic Art Class.

Students will also learn how to build relationships with others, how to set goals, and how to problem solve.

The Olympic Mindset by Mrs. Shinholster The Olympic Mindset Enrichment class encompasses all

Fun with 3D Printing by Mr. LeFranc

elements necessary to get you in the mindset of an Olympic

Fun With 3D Printing is an enrichment class geared towards

competitor. Students will learn mindset strategies to help

providing students with an initial exposure to additive man-

them condition their minds for success. They will also learn

ufacturing. The additive manufacturing approach in 3D

about the different factors that affect the mind. While learn-

printing offers an opportunity to produce products without

ing about these important elements, students will partake in

waste generally associated with subtractive methods. 3D

a multitude of interactive activities and STEAM inspirational

printing represents a relatively economical venue through

projects.

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HIGH ACHIEVERS PROGRAM (HAP) HAP Welcomes Program Coordinator Caroline Cates!

Caroline Cates, ‘21 graduated from Georgia College & State University with a degree in Public Health.

Beginning Oct. 4, 2021, she joined the team as the new program coordinator.

“I enjoyed interning with the Higher Achievers Program during the spring of 2021 and am excited to keep working in this new role,” she said. “I am looking forward to continuing to meet students and expect to have a great year!"

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1. Student Recruitment - Group leader, Courtney Butts, recruiting at Baldwin County High School. We were so excited to see our students after the summer break. 2. Program Activities - Students working diligently on arts and crafts 3. Week of Welcome - Students enjoying our “Game On” themed Week of Welcome.

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Production services works behind the scenes to make productions like this possible

Theatre wins prestigious awards for social justice production Last fall’s production of “Giving Voice: A Black Lives Matter

“under the most trying of circumstances” Berman said, using

Musical” won highly esteemed awards from the work of the

equipment purchased in the fall with the help of Dr. Costas

School of Continuing and Professional Studies’ (SoCPS)

Spirou, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, and

Production Services and the Department of Theater and

Dr. Eric Tenbus, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dance.

Spirou noted “It is wonderful to see the student contributions The awards were for “Best Social Justice Film” from Silk Road

and artistic achievements resulting in these international

Film Awards Cannes — a monthly worldwide competition for

awards. They recognize the high level of talent and commit-

independent filmmakers and writers — and “Best Feature

ment to student success of our Georgia College faculty.”

Film” from the Canadian Diversity Film Festival.

The 25 singers were filmed individually in a small sound At the Cannes World Film Festival, the film won "Best Human

booth for safety and distance precautions. First, they were

Rights Film," “Best Social Justice Feature Film” and "Best

filmed to capture audio, then to capture “visual lip sync” for

Cause-Driven Film.” It was featured in the September 12,

each song, Berman said. Next, Haley Fusia, a Georgia

2021 Silk Road Film Awards Cannes at the Palais des Festivals

College theatre graduate who has a master’s in film, synced

and Congresses, which required a brochure synopsis of the

the singers visually and vocally together into the film. Some

film. This brochure was translated into French by the

scenes looked like music videos.

Department Chair of World Languages and Cultures, Dr. Libby Murphy.

The theme song was “Unity” by guest artist musical director Raymond Darius Jackson. Griffis designed the costumes;

It was also a featured film at the Hamilton Film Festival in

associate professor Isaac Ramsey was scenic designer; and

Paterson, New Jersey, with a showing this past Juneteenth. In

professor Bea Czogalla was production manager.

addition, it was a Selected Film at the Whistleblower's Summit and Film Festival in Washington, D.C., with keynote

“We did all of the writing, memorizing and rehearsing on

speaker Daniel Ellsberg — who disclosed the Pentagon

Zoom, before going into filming live one person at a time for

Papers.

safety,” Berman said. “Keith Bergeron and Clay Garland were our directors of photography, and neither had done anything

Keith Bergeron and Clay Garland were the directors of pho-

like this before. So, we’re all pretty proud of the ingenuity

tography and provided production services and support for

shown during the pandemic, especially when many theatres

the film. Bergeron developed an innovative production for-

schools shut down productions altogether.”

mat, which smoothed the path for GC's Theatre and Dance Department.

“The Department of Theatre and Dance is honored to have ‘Giving Voice’ recognized with these two awards,” said Eric

Dozens of undergraduate students helped research, write,

Griffis, interim director for the department. “‘Giving Voice’

compose dialogue and choreograph the musical. They filmed

was devised by students under the guidance of Dr. Karen

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Berman, whose commitment to theatre for social change

“I am so proud of our GC Theatre faculty, staff, and students

helped shape our program over the last 13 years. Our goal is

who produced this original film with their creativity, hard work,

to continue producing theatre that explores themes of social

and perseverance in a difficult year,” she said.

justice and equity.”

In addition, Berman said it was “very gratifying” to receive Berman retired in January of 2021. Her production was among

these awards just after a conviction was reached in the

many honors given recently at Cannes, including other category

George Floyd case.

wins by films from France, Argentina, Switzerland, Singapore and Romania. Georgia College’s “Giving Voice” was one of many

On Nov. 25, 2021, “Giving Voice: A Black Lives Matter

plays that were filmed, not staged, on campus last year for safety

Musical” will be screened at the Canadian Diversity Film

during COVID-19. The university’s theatre was one of few

Festival in Toronto. The public can view the film at

nationwide still operating during the pandemic.

https://gcgivingvoice.com/.

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MEET THE DIRECTORS Hobbies and Interests

janet cavin Communities in Schools Milledgeville Baldwin County “My hobbies are reading, baking, walking, and spending time with my family. We have seven grandchildren!”

Matt Davis Historic Museums Outside of his campus duties, Matt enjoys playing saxophone in several community groups, working on his house, traveling, attending his kids sports and artistic activities, and spending time with his family and friends.

ruth eilers Academic Outreach “I enjoy being outside with my boys, hiking in the woods, playing in our swamp, cooking, and reading.”

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Production services Keith Bergeron (top left) Assistant Director

“Hobbies include watching the Atlanta Braves, collecting baseball cards, watching a wide variety of movies, and most of all, being able to spend time with my beautiful wife and three young ladies.”

Clay Garland (top right) “Hobbies include reading, watching horror movies, cooking for the people I love, playing tennis, and striving to be the best possible cat dad in the world.”

Bottom row (left-to-right): Natalie Cardona, Mary Mead, Natalie Cook, Emma Eisnaugle Top row (left-to-right): Keith Bergeron, Michael Williams, Clay Garland (Not pictured: Mia Phillips)

Sequena MOON stanton Afterschool Achievement “During my free time, I enjoy traveling, gardening, exercising, and watching movies.”

stephanie westmoreland Assistant Director Continuing and Professional Education “When away from work, I enjoy spending time with my family the most! I enjoy anything outdoors, a good concert, skiing, fishing, and watching just about any sporting event, especially soccer!”

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SIGNIFICANT STATS

S o C P S

The School of Continuing and Professional Studies has a significant impact in the amount of people we serve, funds we generate, and grants we attract to serve our schools and communities.

School of Continuing and Professional Studies Fiscal

Total # of

Total # of Participants

Total

Year

Students Served

(includes students, parents, adult groups, and visitors)

Generated Revenue

2019 2020 2021

24,299 17,974 17,703

49,052 32,180 29,632

$1,507,351 $1,107.364 $128,099

Total Grant Funding $925,000 $1,538,730 $1,826,857

Academic Outreach (AO) Fiscal

Total P-12 and

Total

Total Community

Total GC

Year

Adult Participants

Counties

Service Hours Reported

Student Facilitators

2021

2,755

Online learning allowed AO to serve a variety of counties statewide

994

7

Generated Revenue

$4,000

Afterschool Achievement - Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Fiscal

Total K-12

Total K-12

Year

Participants

Parent Particpants

Grant Funding Awarded

2021

463

112

$700,000

Afterschool Achievement - High Achievers Program Fiscal

Total K-12

Year

Participants

2021

120

Total High Achievers Participants in Apprenticeship Program (earning $500 or more)

Grant Funding Awarded

10

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$170,000

Afterschool Achievement - Communities in Schools Milledgeville Baldwin County Fiscal Year

Total # of Students Served

Total # of Parents Served

Total # of Volunteers

2021

5,000

2,521

62

Total Reported Full-Service Volunteer Hours Community Schools Grant from the Federal Department of Education

5,035

$499,813

Other Grants

$15,000 CFCG/UW $91,544 BCSD $26,000 CIS-GA $145,000 CIS National

SoCPS

RRC Grant

STATS

$75,000 DECAL $45,000 United Way $7,500 Tri-County EMC $52,000 CIS National Reengagement Coordinator

Continuing and Professional Education Fiscal Year 2021

Q1 July - Sept.

Q2 Oct. - Dec.

Q3 Jan. - March

Q4 April - June

Totals

Total Program Total Participants Total Participant Hours CEU’s Reported Total Revenue

41 283 1,616 161.60 $3,080

38 323 2,309.25 230.92 $4,680

57 407 3,139.75 313.97 $14,421

48 294 8,885 888.50 $33,535

184 1,307 15,950 1,595 $55,716

Production Services Fiscal Year

# of Students

Partnerships

Generated Revenue

Baldwin County Schools, Georgia Military College, Putnam County Schools, Northridge Christian Church, Birdhouse Theatre Company, City Springs Theater Company

$48,000

Employed

2021

7

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Historic Museums Fiscal Year 2021

Old Governor’s Mansion

Andalusia

Old Governor’s Mansion Rentals/ Hosted Fundraisers/ Campus Meetings

Andalusia Rentals/Hosted Fundraisers/ Campus Meetings

Total Participants

Total Participants Old Governor’s Mansion and Andalusia

5,000

2,000

1,919

377

9,296

Elementary, Middle, High School Students, Non-GC College Students

1,320

401

x

x

1,721

Revenue

$13,646

$6,737

x

x

Total Revenue $20,383

Fall 2021 SoCPS Newsletter