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EGSC Augusta
EGSC -- Augusta's administrative offices are located in Payne Hall (right) on GRU's Summerville campus.
Welcome to East Georgia State College -- Augusta!
East Georgia State College (EGSC) and Georgia Regents University (GRU) received approval from the University System of Georgia Board of Regents on May 14, 2013, to launch a cooperative academic program that will serve as an open door to higher education for Augusta area students who may not otherwise be eligible for regular admission into GRU.
GRU and EGSC are dedicated to student success, and together, we are working to promote the statewide goals of Complete College Georgia including providing students with a convenient and affordable access point and an opportunity to earn an associate’s degree while preparing to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program.
What these two great institutions are embarking on is not new, as this model for access has been implemented by EGSC in Statesboro. The EGSC - Statesboro campus has been in existence since 1997 and has garnered much success in preparing students for transfer to Georgia Southern University.
Similar to the Statesboro initiative, our partnership will enable Augusta students to remain in the area, providing them with a seamless transition to GRU, or any other institution, following their successful completion of 30 credit hours with a 2.0 or higher grade point average.
East Georgia State College – Augusta, replaces a program at GRU known as University College, and will be located on GRU’s Summerville campus offering Learning Support courses and classes that make up any Regents’ High School Curriculum deficiencies, as well as core curriculum courses. EGSC will charge EGSC tuition and fees, as well as GRU’s mandatory and elective fees which provide EGSC – Augusta students with access to student services on campus such as the University Wellness Center and computer labs.
With one of the lowest tuition rates in Georgia, East Georgia State College enables students in Augusta to satisfy core classes more economically while excelling in a student-focused learning environment with small classes, individualized tutoring, and advisement in EGSC’s Academic Center for Excellence (ACE).
Both institutions are deeply committed to serving area high school students and active and retired military personnel. We seek to not only educate, but to retain the best and brightest students to meet the workforce needs of this region.
Let us help you achieve your educational goals!
Message From the Director
Welcome to East Georgia State College – Augusta!
As director at East Georgia State College--Augusta, I am fully committed to your education. At EGSC, we prepare you to transfer to Georgia Regents University, and pursue career options and service to the community. Our dedicated team of faculty and staff want to see our students become successful.
By providing service excellence to each and every student, we take an interest in each student and provide individual encouragement to complete your education. Our students come to us from all walks of life. Whether you are looking to continue your education directly from high school, or as a working adult, East Georgia State College –Augusta is the place for you.
Because our classes are held on the Summerville campus, as a EGSC student, you will be able to use GRU classrooms and you will be issued a Georgia Regents University ID card which entitles you to use the GRU library, recreation center and some of the food services that Georgia Regents offers.
After 30 semester hours and 2.0 GPA you may transfer to Georgia Regents University. To make the transfer process as seamless as possible we host transfer sessions to aid with the move to Georgia Regents University.
We are excited that you’ve chosen East Georgia State College – Augusta to continue your education. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your educational future. My door is always open!
With Your Success in Mind,
Jeff Edgens, Ph.D.
Director, East Georgia State College - Augusta jedgens@ega.edu
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the collaborative program, East Georgia State College Augusta?
The primary purpose of the collaborative program between East Georgia State College and Georgia Regents University is to accommodate students in Augusta and the surrounding area, who do not meet freshman admissions requirements at GRU, and provide them with an opportunity to earn an 30 credit hours while simultaneously preparing them for transfer into a bachelor’s degree program.
Who is eligible to attend?
All new freshman applicants not meeting GRU’s admission criteria will be considered for admission to EGSC. Students not eligible to attend EGSC will be referred to Augusta Technical College, when appropriate.
What is the program curriculum?
EGSC will provide learning support classes in Augusta, as well as classes to make up any Regents’ High School Curriculum deficiencies and core curriculum courses. Course offerings are based on student demand and faculty availability.
How is the program structured?
Students are enrolled through EGSC and generally take 12 hours per semester. GRU will offer academic and administrative space on its Summerville campus to accommodate an average of 30 classes per semester for students enrolled in the program.
What if I applied to GRU for Fall 2013 and did not meet the admissions criteria?
Applications of those not meeting GRU’s admissions criteria will be forwarded to EGSC, who will then follow up by phone to facilitate enrollment at EGSC for interested applicants.
When do I become eligible for transfer from EGSC to GRU?
Following the completion of 30 credit hours in the program, those with a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 or higher can opt to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program at GRU. More detailed information will be emailed to you once you have met the criteria and have notified EGSC of your desire to transfer.
When will the program begin?
The inaugural class will enroll in the fall 2013 semester.
How do I apply to attend EGSC Augusta?
If you have applied to GRU and would have met the criteria for University College, you will be contacted by East Georgia State College. If you have not already submitted an admissions application to GRU, and are interested in attending East Georgia State College visit: http://www.ega.edu/index.php/academics/egsc_augusta.
Do I have to pay tuition to EGSC and GRU?
Students will pay EGSC tuition and fees, which includes GRU’s mandatory and elective fees for amenities such as the University Wellness Center on campus, computer labs, campus meal plans, intramural sports, and more.
I live in Aiken or Edgefield counties. Will I receive a tuition waiver?
EGSC is seeking approval for a waiver of out-of-state tuition for residents of bordering South Carolina counties, as currently exists for GRU.
Are there similar programs at other universities?
EGSC uses this same collaborative model to transition students on its Statesboro campus to Georgia Southern University.
How does the program promote the goals of Complete College Georgia?
EGSC and GRU are working together to promote the statewide Complete College Georgia goals, including providing students with a convenient and affordable access point and an opportunity to earn 30 credit hours while simultaneously preparing for transfer into a bachelor’s degree program.
How is the program different from GRU’s University College?
The program will replace the former University College (UC). Priority will be given to new applicants who would have previously qualified for UC and who meet the EGSC admissions requirements.
I am currently enrolled in GRU as a University College student. Do I have to apply to EGSC?
No, currently enrolled University College students may complete their degree requirements at GRU.
What are the advantages of attending East Georgia State College Augusta?
• Affordability – EGSC’s tuition is one of the lowest in Georgia.
• Enhanced Resources - In addition to those offered through EGSC, you will have access to GRU’s student services.
• Focused Learning Environment - Smaller class sizes, and individualized tutoring and advisement in EGSC’s Academic Center for Excellence (ACE).
• Transferability – Successful completion of 30 hours enables a seamless transition to GRU or another four year institution.
• Faculty and Staff Expertise – On-site faculty and staff are accessible to students and dedicated to your success.
Who will be the main contact for EGSC Augusta?
Dr. Jeff Edgens is the Director of EGSC Augusta and will be the primary contact for students enrolled in the program. Edgens has been an Assistant Professor at EGSC since 2002 and has more than 15 years of experience in higher education, including experience with extended campuses such as EGSC Augusta.
EGSC—Augusta Course Information
Classes for students attending EGSC -- Augusta will be held in Galloway Hall (above) on GRU's Summerville Campus
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Camps & Tryouts
2012 EGSC Bobcat Kid's Summer Basketball Camp
Youth Summer Camp Information
Summer 2013 the EGSC Athletics Department is hosting TWO Youth Summer Camps! Register NOW to reserve your spot, space is limited!!
For additional information, click on the links below:
EGSC Bobcat Baseball is holding an "Unsigned Seniors and Older" Workout Day.
Date: Tuesday, June 4th (No rain date set)
Registration: 8:30am-9:00am
Cost: $50.00 (Checks payable to: East Georgia State College)
Workout will include assessments such as 60-yard dash, throwing velocity and hitting ability. For more information or to reserve your spot, email Coach Mike Brantley at: mb02908@georgiasouthern.edu
EGSC Bobcat Baseball is also holding an open workout for "Rising Seniors and Younger" Day.
Date: Wednesday, June 19th (Rain date--June 20th)
Registration: 8:30am-9:00am
Cost: $50.00 (Checks payable to: East Georgia State College)
Workout will include assessments such as 60-yard dash, throwing velocity and hitting ability. For more information or to reserve your spot, email Coach Mike Brantley at: mb02908@georgiasouthern.edu
Bobcat Athletics encourages any student interested in participating in one of our athletics programs to apply for Admission to EGSC and come to the open workout we have for all currently enrolled students during the fall semester. Each sport takes at least one student from these open workouts in the fall of each year. Thank you for your interest in the Athletics program at East Georgia State College.
COMPASS Practice Links
Preparing for the COMPASS Exam
We encourage ALL incoming students to be prepared for the COMPASS as you are only allowed two attempts at the exam. You can prepare for the exam by completing COMPASS practice testsBEFORE your exam date, download and practice using the EGSC Compass Practice, or by visiting any, if not all, of the following links:
The Hoopee Bird is a semi-annual student publication of East Georgia State College featuring news stories written by students about recent happenings at the College.
Please click on the link to access the publication.
EGSC Students, Faculty & Staff - you can now use your EGSC ID / CatCard for purchasing items / services with BobCat Bucks on campus at Statesboro and Swainsboro.
Locations that you can use BobCat Bucks include:
• EGSC College Café and Cafeteria and Common Grounds I & II Coffee Shops.
• Both locations of the EGSC bookstore.
• Copy machines in the student computer lab at Statesboro and in the library at Swainsboro.
To add money to your BobCat Bucks, click the link listed below or login to your myEGSC account and click the Bobcat Bucks icon.
Coming soon are other features:
1. In the JAMS Center, the Account Merchant Center will be turned on. This is a reverse ATM that allows you to use Cash to add money to your BobCat Bucks.
2. Vending machines located at EGSC Statesboro, Swainsboro and BobCat Villas Student Housing will accept BobCat Bucks.
Students - The BobCat Bucks online system has a feature that will allow someone other than yourself to make a guest deposit to your Bobcat Bucks account. To do so, click the link listed below, then click the link to Add Money Online, then click link to Make a Guest Deposit. The person making the guest deposit will need to know your EGSC Student ID / Card number (the number that begins with 930.)
The 1098-T form is used by eligible educational institutions to report information about their students to the IRS as required by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Eligible educational institutions are required to submit general student enrollment information and financial data for the corresponding tax year. Information included is student name, address, social security number or tax identification number, enrollment status, academic status, amount billed for qualified tuition OR amounts paid for qualified tuition (but NOT both), scholarship or grant amounts, and, if applicable, adjustments to prior year qualified tuition and/or adjustments to prior year scholarships.
Why aren’t there amounts in both boxes 1 and 2 on the 1098-T form?
Institutions may elect to report either the aggregate amount of payments received for qualified tuition and related expenses (box 1), or the aggregate amount billed for qualified tuition and related expenses (box 2) during the calendar year with respect to individuals enrolled for any academic period.
How do I receive my 1098-T?
1098-T forms are mailed on or before January 31st to the student’s mailing address recorded on file in our student database. To receive an electronic copy from our processor’s website you can follow the steps below:
1. Go to www.ecsi.net
2. Click on Students
3. Click on View Tax Info
4. If you do not know the login credentials, you can click on retrieve login credentials (the school code is EJ)
5. Enter the student’s personal information
6. Log into the online account and view the tax information
The Direct Loan Program offers the following types of loans:
• Subsidized: for students with demonstrated financial need, as determined by federal regulations. No interest is charged while a student is in school at least half-time, during the grace period, and during deferment periods.
• Unsubsidized: not based on financial need; interest is charged during all periods, even during the time a student is in school and during grace and deferment periods.
• PLUS: unsubsidized loans for the parents of dependent students and for graduate/professional students. PLUS loans help pay for education expenses up to the cost of attendance minus all other financial assistance. Interest is charged during all periods.
• Consolidation: Eligible federal student loans can be combined into one Direct Consolidation Loan.
Student borrowers are not required to begin making payments until after they drop below half-time attendance.
Your school will tell you how much you may borrow and the types of loans your are eligible to receive. The information below will give you an idea of how much you may be eligible to receive.
Note: PLUS loan borrowers cannot have an adverse credit history (a credit check will be done).
Accepting A Loan
Your school will notify you of the loan amounts that it is offering, usually in an "award letter" that lists all of your proposed financial aid awards (your award package).
You should evaluate the aid offer carefully. In the case of loans, keep in mind that whatever amount you borrow must be paid back with interest. If your living expenses are not as high as the standard allowance projected by your school, you may not have to borrow as much as the amount in the award letter.
To get an idea of your monthly loan payments after you graduate, take a look at ourrepayment calculator.
To get an idea of your college expenses, use ourbudget calculator.
You have the right to decline the loan or to request a lower loan amount. In the award letter your school will tell you how to do this.
Credit Check & Endorser Alternative
When you apply for a Direct PLUS Loan, the Department will check your credit history. To be eligible to receive a PLUS loan, you must not have an adverse credit history. If you are determined to have an adverse credit history, you may still receive a Direct PLUS Loan if you obtain an endorser who does not have an adverse credit history. An endorser is someone who agrees to repay the Direct PLUS Loan if you do not repay the loan. If you are a parent borrowing on behalf of your dependent student, the endorser may not be the student on whose behalf a parent obtains a Direct PLUS Loan. In some cases, you may also be able to obtain a Direct PLUS Loan if you document to our satisfaction that there are extenuating circumstances related to your adverse credit history.
Loan limits
The maximum amount you can borrow each year in Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans depends on your grade level and on whether you are a dependent student or an independent student. The following table shows the maximum amount of money you may borrow each academic year in Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans as well as the total or aggregate amount you may borrow:
Direct Stafford Loan Limits (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
Undergraduates
Graduates
Dependent
Independent
1st year
$5,500 ($3,500)³
$9,500 ($3,500)
$20,500 ($8,5004) for each year
2nd Year
$6,500 ($4,500)
$10,500 ($4,500)
3rd and 4th year
$7,500 ($5,500)
$12,500 ($5,500)
Aggregate
$31,000 ($23,000)
$57,500 ($23,000)
$138,5005 ($65,500)
1Except those whose parents are unable to borrow a PLUS loan. 2These limits also apply to dependent students whose parents are unable to borrow a PLUS loan. 3The numbers in parentheses represent the maximum amount that may be subsidized. 4Graduate and professional students are not eligible to receive Direct Subsidized Loans for loan periods beginning on or after July 1, 2012. 5The aggregate amounts for graduate students include loans for undergraduate study.
The actual loan amount you are eligible to receive for an academic year is determined by your school and may be less than the maximum annual amounts shown in the chart above. The aggregate limits include both Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and any subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford Loans received through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program.
With a Direct PLUS Loan, a graduate/professional student or the parent of a dependent student can borrow up to the cost of the student's attendance minus other financial aid the student receives.
Entrance Counseling
Except for parent Direct PLUS Loan borrowers, if you haven't previously received a loan, you must complete entrance counseling before your school can make the first disbursement of your loan. This helps you to understand your responsibilities regarding your loan. East Georgia State College requires students to complete the Entrance Counseling on-line at www.studentloans.gov.
Please view the instructional video below.
How to complete Entrance Loan Counseling:
The Master Promissory Note
To take out a Direct Loan for the first time, you must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN). The MPN will be provided either by your school or the Department. You must complete the MPN online at the StudentLoans.gov website. The MPN is a legal document in which you promise to repay your loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to the Department. It also explains the terms and conditions of your loan(s).
How to complete an (MPN) Master Promissory Note:
To complete an MPN online, you will be required to use your Department of Education-issued PIN. If you do not have a PIN, you may request one from the official PIN site.
A parent borrower must also request a PIN number from the PIN site to use when completing a PLUS MPN.
In most cases, once you've submitted the MPN and it's been accepted, you won't have to fill out a new MPN for future loans you receive. Unless your school does not allow more than one loan to be made under the same MPN, you can borrow additional Direct Loans on a single MPN for up to 10 years.
If you are applying for a Direct PLUS for the first time as a graduate/professional student, you'll need to complete and sign a PLUS MPN that is separate from the one that you use for your Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans.
How to complete a Parent PLUS MPN:
You'll receive a disclosure statement that gives you specific information about any loan that the school plans to disburse under your MPN, including the loan amount, fees, and the expected disbursement dates and amounts.
Exit Counseling
Exit counseling sessions are required of all borrowers of federal and University-administered student loan programs. Exit counseling provides you with information regarding the rights and responsibilities of a borrower and a lender/servicer. You learn about repayment, deferment, and cancellation of your loan. These sessions prepare you to be responsible and effective in repayment of your educational loans.
You are required to complete Exit Counseling when you: •are about to graduate
•leave the University (even if it is just temporary)
•drop your registration below half-time enrollment
•transfer to another institution or leave for a National Student Exchange (NSE) experience.
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Study Abroad Program
San Luis, Costa Rica - UGA Ecolodge
Discover the World! Discover Yourself!
Do you know who you are? Do you know your place in the world? Do you know what you want to do with the rest of your life?
If you talk to people who have studied abroad, they will most certainly tell you that it is a life-changing experience and one of the most rewarding things they have ever done. And they would be right! But if you've never been abroad, you may not be convinced that study abroad is worth your time, money, and effort.
Why Study Abroad?
Why not? After all, in our global and competitive world, the reasons for studying abroad are nearly endless. East Georgia State College students have an opportunity to take courses, learn languages, and volunteer abroad each summer. They choose to integrate an international experience into their undergraduate careers for a variety of reasons - - but all come back with timeless stories, memorable experiences, and better academic and professional prospects.
The Study Abroad Advantage:
Gain a competitive edge for any resume, or graduate school application.
See the world from an entirely new perspective.
Develop new skills, independence, and the self-confidence needed to survive and succeed in the global marketplace.
Put theory to practice in the real world.
Acquire or improve foreign language skills.
What will you discover when you study abroad?
Summer Jump Start Academy
Summer Jump Start Academy
Summer Jump Start Academy is a summer program designed to provide students who are provisionally accepted for summer as well as those regularly admitted for Jump Start additional assistance to be the most successful student they can be. The program is only available at the Swainsboro campus and is an excellent way to "jump start" your college studies, meet faculty, learn how to manage the independence of college life, live in on-campus apartments, and most importantly, make new friends and connect to EGSC.
Students who are provisionally accepted and pass all summer courses and earn a “C” average or better (2.0 GPA) in those courses can be regularly admitted for the Fall 2013 semester.
What is Included in the Program?
$20 Application Fee waived for applicants
12 available Housing spots guaranteed for Fall upon successful completion of program
Jump Start-specific Student Success course
Learning Communities in English and Math
Additional tutoring assistance out of the ACE (Academic Center for Excellence)
Assignment of faculty mentor
Who is Eligible?
Any student is eligible to participate in the Jump Start Program. We encourage students who either scored below the minimum Compass placement score requirement or were placed in all three areas of Learning Support to apply. The Jump Start program includes required tutoring as well as participation in Learning Communities to improve student success.
Reserve your Spot
Students who are interested in participating in Jump Start should complete the Admission Application indicating their campus as Jump Start. Space is limited in Housing as it is first come-first-served to the first 12 applicants, and provided successful completion of the program will be guaranteed housing for Fall 2013.
Dates of the Program
The program begins on Monday, June 3rd 2013 through Thursday July 18th. P.A.W.S. Orientation will be on Tuesday, May 28th.
P.A.W.S. Orientation
Attendance at EGSC's P.A.W.S. Orientation is a requirement for all new students at East Georgia State College. The P.A.W.S. program for Jump Start students will be held on May 28th, 2013. You will receive information about signing up for Orientation after you have been accepted into the Jump Start Program.
Financial Aid and HOPE Scholarship
If you want to be reviewed for summer financial aid, which includes the Georgia HOPE Scholarship, you must complete the appropriate paperwork in a timely manner. You should complete the 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), found online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov .
Please note: For Fall 2013 financial aid, you must also complete the 2013-2014 FAFSA.
Housing
You are strongly encouraged to live on campus while attending the Jump Start Program. Living on campus is convenient, plus you will be able to meet other students and take advantage of the many resources and services available to you.
Tuition and fees
Tuition and fees are based on the number of hours taken per semester. Click here for current tuition and fee rates.
Live steps away from classes and student life activities. Housing (optional) is $1,030/per semester. For more information, click here.
Questions? Contact your Admissions Counselor in the Office of Admissions at 478-289-2017 or via email at admissions@ega.edu.
Spend a worthwhile summer taking classes at East Georgia State College. Get ready. Get set. Jump into a better future!
To learn more about the Summer Jump Start Academy, please review our flyer here.
East Georgia State College’s Art Gallery is an inviting, intimate space for showcasing student, faculty, and staff artwork as well as regional artwork.
The Gallery is located in the Jean A. Morgan (JAM) Student Activities Center and provides an opportune venue for East Georgia State College’s aspiring artists. We invite you to visit, observe and reflect on art’s capacity to affect people’s lives.
Hours
The Art Gallery is open during the College's normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Gallery Calendar
(Under construction)
Art Explosion on Campus
At East Georgia State College, we are fortunate to enjoy a beautiful natural landscape complemented by modern facilities, all of which contribute to our successful academic learning environment. The Art Explosion on Campus initiative was established in 2012 to provide a visible extension to our educational and outreach mission. It is designed to provoke thought and reflect the importance of art in our everyday surroundings.
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We have implemented a systematic catalogue and installation of artwork throughout East Georgia State College’s Swainsboro and Statesboro campuses. This program has allowed us to expand our unique college setting to facilitate creativity, improve the quality of life and connect us to the community-at-large.
Artwork is displayed in interior public spaces to serve as touchstones that encourage and enrich learning, foster an understanding of the interconnection between disciplines, and emphasize the importance of history and culture.
Art Collection
Campus exhibits feature artwork in our catalogued collection and encompass a wide range of mediums to illustrate cultural and artistic diversity. The collection includes art created by our students, faculty, staff and regional artists. Also featured is a commissioned collection of watercolor pieces by Georgia artist, Alan Campbell, highlighting local scenes in Emanuel County.
Self-Guided Art Tours
Our Art Explosion artwork is available for public viewing through self-guided tours during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact the Office of Marketing and Community Relations.
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Open House
Open House Saturday, March 23, 2013 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Choosing a college is about finding the right fit—the right academic offerings, the right location, the right mix of people, and the right vibe. And, the only one who can decide if a college is right for you is YOU (not your brother or sister, not your best-friend, and certainly not those arbitrary college rankings).
So, sink your teeth in, walk around our beautiful campus, tour our classrooms, visit our new Learning Commons —picture yourself on a path to a successful career that can begin right here. After all, your success is our success.
You'll also get a chance to tour our amazing on-campus apartments, learn about various clubs and student life activities, talk with our faculty and staff, and meet our students. With everything we've got to offer, you'll have multiple opportunities to submerge yourself into what you’re most passionate about.
So, come visit us on March 23, take it all in, ask questions, get answers, and find out if East Georgia State College is the right fit for you.
Video: Understand the Value of Internal Auditing in Just 3 Minutes!
University System of Georgia Office of Internal Audit and Compliance
Magnolia Midlands Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center
The Magnolia Midlands Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center (GYSTC) is located at the Sudie A. Fulford Community Learning Center. For more information, click here.
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Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline
East Georgia State College recognizes that an ethical, efficient, and effective work environment is essential to our continuing to successfully accomplish our mission. As a result, we have always placed a high priority on assuring that each member of our college community has the opportunity and means to convey any matter that could compromise that environment.
In keeping with our efforts to expand alternatives for reporting matters of significance, we have now added Hotline reporting through a service provided by an independent company, Global Compliance. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and allows you to voice your concerns, and to remain anonymous if you prefer. This service allows you to anonymously send additional information if available, attachments and also receive feedback or questions on your report via a report number and PIN.
This service is more than just a Hotline through which individuals can report issues of suspected fraud, waste or abuse. We also want to also solicit questions, comments and feedback about areas which could be streamlined and made more efficient and effective.
Your input is essential to ensure that East Georgia State College maintains a positive, productive workplace. This is your system and we encourage you to use it – together we will achieve excellence.
The mission of Internal Audit is to provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the College's operations. Internal Audit aims to help East Georgia State College accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
We are responsible for planning and performing internal audits of East Georgia State College implementing the System Compliance and Ethics Program and supporting the System Enterprise Risk Management Program.
We are a core activity that provides management with timely information, advice and guidance that is objective, accurate, balanced and useful.
We promote an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct.
The Office of Internal Audit reports to the President of the College and Chief Audit Officer & Associate Vice Chancellor at the Board of Regents.
The purpose, authority and responsibilities of the Office of Internal Audit are summarized in the Internal Audit Charter (PDF).
I encourage you to contact the Office of Internal Audit with any ideas, questions or concerns you may have about your department's operations. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely, Rebecca Vincent
Director of Internal Audit
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Employee Information
Travel
Employees traveling on East Georgia State College business are allowed reimbursable expenses.
Below are links for various examples of the new Per Diem breakout on the Travel Expense Statement. These examples should be used as a guide when completing your Travel Expense Statement.
The President's Weekly Notes focus on important issues, developments and initiatives in an effort to provide insight into all that is happening at East Georgia State College. With so many exciting changes occurring for us, I hope you will take a few moments to read the Notes each week. Most of all, I sincerely welcome your feedback and support as we strive to educate lives for purpose, service and leadership.
President Bob Boehmer
January 2013
May 2, 2013 --This posting for the weekly update is the transcript of the May 2, 2013 State of the College Address.
Off-Campus positions may be available in the Swainsboro and surrounding communities. Employers often advertise for assistance with landscaping, food services, cashier, sales clerk, wait staff, bookkeeping. Students must contact the business directly for these positions as no on-line application process is available through the Student Employment Office.
A copy machine is available for use in the EGSC Library. Copies are $.10 per page and may be paid for by cash only or by using Bobcat Bucks. For more information about using Bobcat Bucks, please click here.
Scanning
Two scanners are located in the EGSC Library. Scannning services are free. Please ask at the Circulation desk for assistance with document scanning.
Printing
The computers in the EGSC Library use Go Print. Each student is provided a printing balance of 300 pages per semester by his or her technology fee. Additional pages may be purchased online or can be purchased on a "pay-as-you-print" basis for $.10 a page in the EGSC Library. For more information on computers and printing, please see the Information Technology FAQs.
Computers
Computers in the EGSC Library follow the same rules as other computers in lab facilities at East Georgia State College. For a complete list of guidelines, please see the Information Technology Rules for Computer Labs.
Find Request Forms
Find all EGSC Library request forms here in one place!
To renew a book checked out to you, you must first log in to your library account. You can access this by going to the "My Library Account" link on the EGSC Library homepage, or by going to GIL and clicking on "My Account". Once there, login by entering your last name, EGSC Catcard number, and your library PIN number (if you do not know this, click the "Get My PIN button and it will be emailed to your EGSC email account).
Once logged in to your account, click on "Checked Out Items". Choose the item you would like to renew and click in the box to the left of its title. When you have clicked boxes for all the items you wish to renew, click on the Renew button at the bottom of the list. When your request has been processed, the system will return to the top of your account information screen. You then can scroll down your list of items to make sure that all items have been renewed. You should always perform this check since some items may not be eligible for renewal.
You cannot renew your items online if:
•The item is being recalled for another patron
•Your account is restricted for some reason (ie: unpaid library fines or a hold on your school account)
•The item has already been renewed twice online.
In the last case, please bring the book to the Circulation Desk at the EGSC Library and staff will renew the item and reset the cycle so it can be renewed online two more times. If you can't determine why you can't renew an item, please check with a library staff member.
For further information or assistance, please contact the EGSC Library via email at library@ega.edu or via phone at (478) 289-2083.
Check Out A Book
When visiting the EGSC Library in person, you can bring the material you want to check out to the Circulation desk located in the center of the Library, near the entrance. A borrower must present his or her own EGSC Catcard or a government-issued photo id to check out material.
One's EGSC Catcard or a government-issued photo ID are also required to use Reserve material, media items, or any other material that must be requested from Library staff.
Generally, most items in the EGSC Library are cataloged using the Library of Congress call number system. Most books will be located in the "Stacks" area behind the Reference desk. Books marked as "Reference" are non-circulating and will be located adjacent to the Library computer lab. Books marked as "Closed Reference" or Reserve" are also non-circulating and are for in-library use only and may be checked out at the Circulation desk using your EGSC Catcard. Media items may also be asked for at the Circulation desk.
For help understanding the Library of Congress classification system and aid in reading Library of Congress call numbers, please see the following guides created by the EGSC Library:
Any time that you use someone else's work, quotes or ideas in your paper or assignment, you must document where you got the information in your works cited or reference page. If you do not do this correctly, it could result in a charge of plagiarism.
For more information on how to cite sources correctly, consult the APA or MLA handbooks available at the Reference desk of the EGSC Library. The EGSC Library has also created a Citation Research Guide with information about both APA and MLA style as well as sample citations that you can download and print.
Looking to kick back with a good book? Stop by our new Browsing collection at the EGSC Library! The Browsing collection, located in the center stacks area of the library, is designed for recreational and leisure reading and includes many popular books – mysteries, romance novels, sci-fi, and bestsellers. Faculty, staff, students, and the community are invited to donate new or used books to this collection.
Women's History Month
Come celebrate Women's History Month in March at the EGSC Library! Our displays showcase many items from both the main library collection and the Heritage Center that celebrate the achievements of women throughout history. Our guide features several videos accessible through the Films on Demand database about the accomplishments and struggles of women of various backgrounds and social groups, both American and international. Check out our guide here: http://ega.libguides.com/womenshistory and come check out a book about women's history at the EGSC Library in the month of March!
Women Who Lead at EGSC
East Georgia State College is fortunate to have many successful women leaders. Come hear several of them speak about their pathways to success at our Learning Commons sponsored event to celebrate Women’s History Month.
Speakers include:
Michelle Goff, Director of Facilities
Stacey King, P.E. Complex Coordinator
Mary Smith, Chief of Staff/Legal Counsel
Breana Simmons, Assistant Professor of Biology
The event will take place on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 5:00 PM in the EGSC Learning Commons. For further information or if you have any questions, please contact Amanda McKenzie, Library Director at amckenzie@ega.edu or Jordyn Nail, Interim Director of Learning Support at jlnail@ega.edu.
Special Collections
The Heritage Center at East Georgia State College houses print items, images, manuscripts, maps, artifacts, microforms, and digital and audio-visual materials, most items of which relate to the college, local history, regional and state history, and genealogy. As such the collection includes many items that are unique, historical, rare, and/or irreplaceable.
Library Address & Visiting Info
The EGSC Library is located in the Luck Flanders Gambrell Center on the Swainsboro campus of East Georgia State College. From the Main College entrance (from Lamb's Bridge Road), follow Madison Dixon Drive until the stop sign. Turn left onto College Circle. The Luck Flanders Gambrell Center will be on the right-hand side of the road. Visitor parking is offered adjacent to the Luck Flanders Gambrell Center. The EGSC Library entrance can be accessed in the center of the building, through the Rotunda.
What type of ID do I need to get a library card? Check out a book?
EGSC Catcards serve as library cards for EGSC students, faculty and staff. Other residents of Georgia may be eligible to be a Community Borrower by presenting a current, valid Georgia ID card or driver's license. Other forms of ID may be acceptable as well; please click here for the complete Community Borrower policy.
Can I renew my books online?
You can renew both EGSC Libary books and books that you have ordered through GIL Express online by accessing your library account online. To renew books requested through interlibrary loan (ILL), please send a request to cwade@ega.edu.
I'm not an East Georgia State College student/faculty/staff member. Can I access Library collections?
Most areas in the Library are open to the public. If you sign up to be a Community Borrower, you can check out most materials. Materials in the Heritage Center and the Reference collection do not circulate, but may be viewed in-house.
Where do I get materials on Reserve for a course?
Reserve materials may be checked out from the main Circulation desk to be used in-house only. A current Catcard is required to check out Reserve materials.
Where do I return library materials?
All library materials can be returned to the Circulation desk during any hours the library is open. An outside book drop is located across from the Luck Flanders Gambrell Center on College Circle for your convenience for the return of books and periodicals and for after hours returns. Please return media items to the Circulation desk.
Library Hours
East Georgia State College Library Hours
Monday - 7:45AM - 7:30PM
Tuesday - 7:45AM - 7:30PM
Wednesday - 7:45AM - 7:30PM
Thursday - 7:45AM - 7:30PM
Friday - 7:45AM - 5:00PM
Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED
*Hours subject to change during holidays*
Your Library Account
Access your library account by clicking here. By accessing your account, your will be able to view your checked out items and see their due dates, renew both EGSC Library and GIL Express items online, see if you have any library fines, and view any saved searches or favorite items from the library catalog (GIL). To access your library account, you will need to enter:
Your EGSC Catcard number
Your last name
Your library PIN number (if you do not have this, click the "Get My PIN" button and it will be sent
to your EGSC email account)
About the Library
The Learning Commons at East Georgia State College includes the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE), the Academic Advisement Center and the EGSC Library. As part of the Learning Commons, the EGSC Library has a unique mission that supports the mission of the college as a whole.
EGSC Library Mission Statement
The Library provides resources and services that will support, complement, and supplement the instructional, research, and general information needs of the campus community. To meet these needs the Library
strives to develop a collection of resources of sufficient size, quality, currency, and diversity, both print and electronic;
provides sessions of information literacy to the freshman class, via EGAC 1100, Student Success, and to individual classes, which teach the skills needed to utilize information resources independently and critically;
provides research guides and tutorials, print and electronic, that describe how to use the library and its resources;
creates and environment which encourages research and learning;
fulfills our responsibility as a state institution by serving as a learning resource for various constituencies;
participates in collaborative relationships with institutions with the University System of Georgia;
provides resources and services via memberships in state, regional, and national consortia.
Austin Marie Carruth was crowned Miss East Georgia State College on February 2, 2013. Since that time, she has busily served as a poised and exuberant ambassador for EGSC.
Although Austin’s mother, Cherry Carruth, competed in the Miss Georgia Organization, she was hesitant to allow Austin to compete in the highly competitive world of pageantry. However, Austin has flourished in the system since her debut at 18 years old, winning almost $3,000 in scholarships and placing as 1st Runner up in numerous Miss Georgia preliminaries, before winning her dream title as Miss EGSC.
When describing herself, Austin says she is “creative, helpful, and blessed” and says she is so thankful to have the opportunity to represent a college whose growth is exponential and guaranteed.
Community Service
Austin is making a difference at EGSC and in her local community through her various volunteer efforts and opportunities.
Austin has volunteered with the Salvation Army, Alex’s Lemonade Stand (Childhood Cancer Organization), CURE, EGSC Ambassadors, Shepeard Community Blood Center, Children’s Miracle Network, Relay For Life, Allstar Dance, and Tri-M Music Society.
She is also a member United Primitive Baptist Church in Swainsboro, Georgia.
Engaging With Other Pageants and Contestants
Austin is active in the pageant circuit, and frequently emcees pageants in the surrounding area. She also draws from her vast pageant experiences by coaching pageant participants in areas such as Evening Gown
and Interview.
Austin Carruth- “Childhood Cancer Awareness”
Austin selected her platform due to her brother, Zach Carruth, being diagnosed with cancer at the age of nine. Being offered surgical removal of his ganglion cyst, Zach was fortunate not to have to suffer chemotherapy or radiation as a method of treatment. However, this was a wake-up call for Austin and her family and showed them the preciousness of life. She decided to further research childhood cancer facts, statistics, and survival rates and discovered just how many are truly affected by this dreaded disease.
Austin has been involved in numerous childhood cancer volunteer fundraising projects, such as Alex’s Lemonade Stand, an organization started by a young girl dealing with childhood cancer, where Austin sold lemonade to raise money in order to find a cure. Austin also donated her time at Summer’s Concert in the Park in Dublin, Georgia, where she sang in the concert and volunteered at activity booths. Through the pageant circuit, Austin has competed in and volunteered for pageants geared towards raising money and promoting childhood cancer awareness, such as Miss Summer’s Dream and Miss South Georgia Princess.
Austin hopes to continue to support the awareness of childhood cancer by visiting the children and family affected by this disease. She will continue volunteer work to raise money for various organizations. Her hope is to start her own childhood cancer benefit pageant.
The Future for Austin
Austin’s dream job is to become a singer, but for now she is double majoring in Journalism and Business. She has already begun her Journalism career with publications in Something Special Magazine, based out of Savannah, Georgia.
Austin will graduate in December 2013 from East Georgia State College with an Associate’s Degree, and she will then transfer to Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia or the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
It is an honor to have Austin Marie Carruth represent East Georgia State College in the 2013 Miss Georgia Pageant. She truly is a genuine and exuberant young woman whose intelligence, talent, and entertaining personality will propel her to excel in life in whatever she is determined to do.
Career Services
Mission Statement
It is the mission of Career Services to provide services and opportunities to all of East Georgia State College students and alumni that foster career explorations and development. Partnerships with employers, faculty, staff, learning institutions, and the community will assist in creating and maintaining a learning environment that maximizes the opportunity for each student and alumni to succeed.
Welcome to the 2012-2013 State Charitable Contributions Campaign!
The Annual Pledging Campaign is here again and you have a wonderful opportunity to make someone else’s life a little bit easier. Between October 1, 2012 and November 30, 2012 you can make a pledge in the State Charitable Contributions Program through the on-line pledging site for State of Georgia State and University Employees: Give at the Office. It is an easy, paperless way to make a one-time or a payroll deduction pledge to a charity of your choice. We have environmental Charities, Animal Charities, and Human Health Service Charities. Something for everybody! The Give at the Office site is faster, it’s more efficient, and its miles more convenient.
Please notice the change to the login procedure. We have simplified it.
Click the blue “Log In” button to log into the system.
Your initial UserID and Password is your 5-digit zip code plus the last four digits of your Social Security Number. (Example zzzzznnnn). Enter and click on the green “Go” button.
Step 1: Begin the Pledge Process
Choose your pledge type. There are three options:
Payroll Deduction
Electronic Check – one time
Credit/Debit Card – one time
Each option has appropriate fill in fields which need to be completed.
Would you like to receive an acknowledgement of your gift? Is so then click the button and enter your street and e-mail addresses. If you want to remain anonymous then click the other button.
Step 2: Charity Selection and Allocation
Click on the plus sign next to the charity and the selection will expand. You can visit the charities website to learn more about them or you can click “Add” and in the right panel type in a dollar amount next to the charity and then return to the left side to chose another charity. You can also click the gray button at the bottom to distribute the remaining funds among the charities you have chosen.
When you are finished, click “Enter Pledge”.
Step 3: Print and/or E-mail Yourself a Pledge Receipt
You can click on the pledge and then either print or e-mail yourself a pledge receipt.
Applications for the Miss East Georgia State College 2014 Pageant will be available during the Fall 2013 semester.
Miss East Georgia State College
Personal Information
• Age: 20
• Hometown: Savannah, Georgia
• Parents: Kevin and Cherry Carruth
• Talent at Miss Georgia: Vocal Performance
• Major: Journalism/Business
• Year at EGSC: Sophomore
• Scholastic Honors: Phi Theta Kappa honoree, Dean’s Merit List, Dean's Honor List, Honor Graduate from Swainsboro High School, National Beta Club Member
• Greatest Accomplishment: Being selected as a Disney Magic Music Days performer twice
• Platform: Childhood Cancer Awareness
• Quirks: Doesn't eat any fruits or vegetables, is a Michigan Wolverines fan for life, and her right leg substantially longer than the other
The Miss East Georgia Scholarship Pageant is proud to be an official preliminary for the Miss Georgia Scholarship Pageant and the Miss America Pageant.
The Miss America Organization is a not-for-profit organization that has maintained a tradition for many decades of empowering American women to achieve their personal and professional goals, while providing a forum for them to express their opinions, talents, and intelligence.
Totaling more than $45 Million, the Miss America Organization is the world's leading provider of scholarships for young women. This assistance is not just for the handful of young women who become Miss America, but is available to the over 12,000 young women who compete in the state and local competitions as well.
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals has been selected as the official national platform for the Miss America Organization.
The Miss EGSC Scholarship Pageant began in 1973, and continues to award the achievements and talents of young women in Emanuel and surrounding counties.
2014 Miss EGSC Scholarship Pageant
The next Miss EGSC Scholarship Pageant will be held at East Georgia State College on February 1, 2014 at 7:00pm in Luck F. Gambrell Auditorium.
The forms for this pageant will be made available later this year. Check back under Application in the Fall Semester of 2013.
For more information, please contact Pageant Director, Vicki Sherrod at 478.289.2105.
Welcome to East Georgia State College and congratulations on your acceptance!
Now comes the part when we really get to know each other! We are East Georgia State College – and it’s our job and our passion – to ease the transition to EGSC for both you and your family. We aim to make sure that you are well prepared for the academic and social life that awaits when you come to campus. We’ll also help you negotiate orientation, registration, housing options, and move-in for on-campus students. We have a staff of professionals and current faculty that work together to make sure that your transition into college life is a smooth as possible.
Summer Orientation Dates
New Statesboro Students - May 24th @ 9:00am and 12:00pm
Jump Start Participants - May 28th @ 10:00am
New Swainsboro Students - May 29th @ 10:00am
Evening Students (ALL) - May 29th @ 4:30pm
Fall Orientation Dates
New Statesboro Students - June 28th, July 12th, July 19th, July 26th, August 2nd, August 9th @ 8:00am and 12:00pm
New Swainsboro Students - June 25th, July 10th, July 17th, July 25th, July 31st, August 13th @ 10:00am
Evening Students (ALL) - June 25th, August 13th @ 4:30pm
Please note that Orientation is mandatory for ALL incoming students to East Georgia State College (exceptions include Dual Enrolled, Transients, Former Students, and Non-Degree Seeking students). Incoming new students that fail to attend Orientation will be allowed to only register for classes during the late registration process, which means you may not be able to get the course or professor you were hoping for. A hold will be placed on your student record requiring attendance at a ‘late’ orientation program with the date of event to be determined by the Admissions Office. Students enrolling at the Statesboro campus will attend P.A.W.S. at Statesboro and students enrolling at the Swainsboro campus will attend P.A.W.S. in Swainsboro. However, due to limited spacing students are allowed to only bring ONE guest.
The P.A.W.S. Orientation program is for YOUR benefit to help you to be the most successful student you can be! In order to attend Orientation and register for classes you must be accepted to East Georgia State College. If you have not been accepted, you will need to check your admissions statusto see what outstanding requirements you have that may be preventing your file from being complete or if any COMPASS testing must occur. We no longer test students for the COMPASS at Orientation so you must take care of that prior to attending an Orientaiton date . Upon acceptance, you can select the P.A.W.S. link above and then choose which Orientation you would like to attend. We look forward to having you become part of the EGSC family! If you have any questions or concerns prior to your attendance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Motor Vehicle Use Training
East Georgia College employees may have work assignments that involve driving a vehicle to accomplish Institution business. The Motor Vehicle Use Policy was established to set driving qualification standards for USG drivers and requires annual training and other appropriate measures for those employees who may fall outside those standards. East Georgia College employees are expected to perform their duties as safely as possible to insure the protection of themselves, their fellow workers and the general public, and to reduce the amount of lost time through injuries and accidents.
All employees, regardless of frequency of driving on Institution business, must complete sections 1 – 4. Employees who have been identified as driving on Institution business on a routine or frequent basis will be required to have a Motor Vehicle Record check.
Motor Vehicle Record Authorization Form Employees who have been identified as driving on Institution business on a routine or frequent basis must complete the attached form and send to the EGC Office of Human Resources.
Travel Request Form This form must be completed and approved before travel is granted. The EGC Business Office will verify employee driving privileges with the EGC Office of Human Resources. Employees must submit a Travel Expense Statement within 60 days of travel to be reimbursed; failure to do so will result in lost of reimbursement.
Driver Notification Form Employees are to use this form to notify their supervisor of activities that may affect their eligibility to operate a motor vehicle for state business. Supervisors must notify the EGC Office of Human Resources of any employee notifications.
Supervisor's Accident Follow-Up Checklist Supervisors are to complete this checklist and forward it to the Risk Management Services Division (RMS) and the EGC Office of Human Resources within 2 work days of being advised of an on-the-job accident that occurred while driving on state business.
East Georgia State College recognizes the importance of students possessing critical thinking skills that allow them to effectively integrate the content of their courses and apply what they learn to the challenges and opportunities that await them outside the classroom.
Presented below is the general definition of critical thinking the College will use to guide its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).
Critical thinking involves questioning, analyzing, discussing, debating, and critiquing data to develop sound conclusions. Individual components of the College’s definition of critical thinking are further defined:
Questioning is the process of identifying problems and determining related tasks and issues. Analyzing is the process of investigating data to determine the structure, validity, and relevance of the data. Discussing is a method for multiple parties to engage in a productive, verbal exchange leading to sound conclusions. Debating is the ability to use supporting facts and arguments to persuasively present a case in a forum of competing perspectives to reach rational conclusions and effective compromises. Critiquing is the process of evaluating arguments using logic and inference.
Critical Thinking and Student Learning Outcomes
The faculty at East Georgia State College has long recognized the ability to think critically as an important component of an effective general education curriculum. Critical thinking is included among the College’s general education student learning outcomes as SLO No. 3: Students will demonstrate skill in logic and critical thinking.
The concept of critical thinking is not new to EGSC; many courses include a focus on assessing data and thinking critically. However, there has not been a formalized plan on the campus that would give weight to all stakeholders becoming involved in thinking critically, modeling the behavior for students, and consciously incorporating the concept in the presentation of course content to students.
Our QEP plan involves the commitment of faculty, staff, and community members in providing students with the tools and skills needed to think critically both in their academic studies and in real life after college. Our QEP also provides a blueprint for imbedding critical thinking into the College’s revised core curriculum.
The measurement of specific critical thinking skills will be facilitated through the assessment of the following student learning outcomes based on the College’s definition of critical thinking.
Question - Students will be able to identify a problem or conflict, determine the related factors and outline the necessary steps for a solution. Analyze - Students will be able to analyze primary data or sources to determine their structure, validity and usefulness. Discuss - Students will be able to engage in productive verbal communication of ideas in a classroom setting, working toward a solution or conclusion. Debate - Students will be able to use facts and viewpoints to present a persuasive argument in a forum of competing perspectives to achieve rational conclusions and effective compromises. Critique - Students will be able to research opposing arguments in a controversial issue and evaluate the strength of the arguments to determine the student's stance.
Critical Thinking Conference held at EGSC-Statesboro, Friday, April 12, 2013
"Critical thinking is a desire to seek, patience to doubt, fondness to meditate, slowness to assert, readiness to consider, carefulness to dispose and set in order; and hatred for every kind of imposture." Francis Bacon (1605)
East Georgia State College held its first Critical Thinking Conference on Friday, April 12, 2013, at the Statesboro campus. Critical thinking is an important aspect of education across disciplines, and many institutions are working to promote and focus on integration of critical thinking exercises in their curriculum. Today it has moved beyond the traditional formal reasoning to incorporate the skills necessary to maneuver through modern information overload such as problem solving, communication, and creativity. This is arguably one of the most important skills students can learn, and it can be applied to every discipline. At East Georgia State College, promotion of critical thinking is an important component of the curriculum, and this conference was organized to allow educators to share both research and practical applications of critical thinking in the classroom.
COMPASS Test
The College Placement Exam, COMPASS, is a computerized placement exam that tests reading, writing, and math skills. COMPASS exam requirements are determined by the SAT Critical Reading and Math scores or ACT English and Math scores, in addition to, meeting the 4 Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) units. Students are required to take the COMPASS placement exam prior to P.A.W.S. New Student Orientation in order to determine specific requirements for remediation in Reading, English, and Mathematics as well as admissability. The Office of Admissions offers the exam to students Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, no appointment is necessary. If you are a student that needs accommodations on our COMPASS Exam or have an IEP, you will need to coordinate these accommodations with the Counseling and Disability Services Office (478) 289-2039.
Beginning Summer semester 2012 and thereafter, the COMPASS test is used as an entrance exam to determine admissibility to East Georgia State College.
We can accept equivalent COMPASS scores from any USG, COC-accredited, and non-COC-accredited TCSG institutions; however we are unable to accept the Pre-Algebra section in lieu of the Algebra Section. Any student that has tested at an institution other than East Georgia State will need to have those scores forwarded to the Admissions office.
Students who wish to take the Compass for another institution or for POST-certification will be required to pay a $25 fee and will be tested on an as-available basis after students for EGSC have been tested.
Exemption Information
Incoming freshmen are required to take the exam, unless they can exempt due to entering ACT or SAT scores and the completion of 4 Required High School units of English and 4 Required High School units of Math. The exemption scores are as follows:
SAT Critical Reading score ≥ 430 or ACT English ≥ 17
SAT Math score ≥ 400 or ACT Math ≥ 17
GHSGT-ELA Score ≥ 235 (Satisfies only the Writing and Reading Compass sections)
East Georgia State College established minimum COMPASS Entrance scores in each subject area. Students scoring below the minimum scores will not be eligible for admission.
COMPASS Subject
Minimum Score
Exempting Score
Algebra
20
37
English/Writing
32
60
Reading
62
74
English & Reading - Students scoring between the minimum and exit scores above will be placed into ENGL 0099 and/or READ 0099 and must exit these courses in 2 attempts in order to continue their education at EGSC.
Algebra - Students who score between the minimum and exit scores above will be placed in MATH 0099 Learning Support and must exit in 2 attempts in order to continue their education at EGSC.
Testing Instructions
Students must bring a Photo ID to the test. Without a photo id, you will not be allowed to test.
Cell phones are NOT allowed in the testing lab.
Students are strongly encouraged to practice prior to taking the exam but using the practice links on the right.
We provide a basic calculator although there is a calculator built into the test for you to use.
This test is computerized and not timed.
There is no cost for this test if the student has applied for admission to EGSC. There is a $25 fee if the student is not an EGSC applicant.
Children are not allowed in the testing room and cannot be left alone outside of the area.
If you are a student that needs accommodations on our Compass Placement exam or has an IEP, you will need to coordinate these accommodations with the Counseling and Disability Services Office (478) 289-2039.
Retesting Policy
Students currently enrolled in Learning Support classes are not eligible to retest
Registering for classes immediately terminates the retest option — no exceptions.
The retest must be taken before the Admission deadline date for that term.
Students may retest once without showing proof of remediation. After the second test, students must show proof of remediation prior to testing again
A student must be within 10 points of either the minimum or exempting scores in any COMPASS section to be eligible for a retest.
Students must wait at least one week between exam and retest to allow for remediation.
A $15 retest fee is assessed — regardless of the number of subject areas taken.
The retest fee may be paid at the Business Office at the Swainsboro campus and receipt must be shown in order to verify testing.
Remote Test Option
Live outside of the EGSC area? Students who are unable to test at the Swainsboro office are able to take the exam at a COMPASS Internet Remote Testing Site of their choosing. With the Remote Testing Option, you can quickly and conveniently arrange to have your COMPASS exam administered from accredited COMPASS testing centers across the country. Please be aware that each institution charges a fee for this service which the student will be responsible for. Simply search for a test site in your area and contact the Office of Admissions with the site of your choice in order to get registered for the exam. Upon completion, students will obtain a copy of their scores and their scores are electronically sent to EGSC within 72 hours.
Contact Us
Office of Admissions
131 College Circle
Swainsboro Georgia 30401 admissions@ega.edu Phone: (478) 289-2017 Fax: (478) 289-2140
Cross Country Course
East Georgia State College is proud to announce the opening of a new 5K Cross Country Course, which is 3.1 miles in length and winds through our beautiful Swainsboro campus.
Area teams, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use this course for practices, meets and fun. The Physical Education classes will be using it regularly, but scheduling is flexible, and the course is open at all times.
To schedule a time to use the course, contact Karen Curl in Facilities at (478) 289-2122 or by email at kcurl@ega.edu
If you represent a school wishing to utilize the course, we would need no less than 10 days advance notice for your event. Dr. Walt Mason, professor of Physical Education, will be coordinating high school meets and can assist with questions that you may have.
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Tennis
The tennis complex consists of six lighted courts including a stadium court.
The Physical Education Department offers beginner tennis each semester. Class size is limited.
Courts are open to the community on a first-come, first-served basis.
Disc Golf
Professional Disc Golf Association Approved
This course is both challenging and fun, with mature trees and a naturalized atmosphere, alongside beautiful Ezra Pond. The course begins at the gazebo on the backside of the pond and winds through the perimeter of the award-winning campus. The peninsula of Ezra Pond marks the finish of the 18-hold layout. We hope you enjoy our course.
18-hole disc golf course
Open to the community
Hours of play from daylight to dark
Play at your own risk
Natural dirt tees
Discatcher targets
Course established in 2006
Course length - 4174 feet
All holes are Par 3
Restrooms available in the Physical Education Building
Discs available at the EGC Bookstore.
Basketball
Please check the schedule posted in the fitness center each semester to find available times for basketball and other gymnasium sports.
For information regarding facility use, please contact Stacey King, Physical Education Complex Coordinator, (478) 289-2145, sking@ega.edu.
I.D. and Towel are Required. Patrons are required to complete the Health Evaluation Form prior to engaging in activities of the facility. Some participants may need to provide a medical release from their physicians if necessary.
SGA Petition
Interested in becoming a member of the Student Government Association?
In order to run for office you must have thirty (30) semester hours of credit, 6 of which must have been earned at East Georgia State College, and a 2.0 grade point average. Each candidate must be enrolled for three (3) or more semester hours in order to hold office. The status of academic or disciplinary warning or probation disqualifies an officeholder from office. If you qualify, the dates below are the election times:
Three sophomore senators will be elected on the second (2nd) Tuesday of April in the spring semester. Three freshmen senators will be elected on the second (2nd) Tuesday of September in the fall semester.
President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer - The President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer will be elected in a general election to be held during the spring semester of each academic year.
To run for office you must fill out the petition linked below with 150 signatures and student ID numbers to validate your ability to be the voice of our students.
Preamble We, the students of East Georgia State College, in order to establish an effective student government, to provide the students with a means to express their needs and ideas, to encourage self-respect, self-esteem and individual responsibility, and to strive toward an even closer understanding between the student body and the administration and faculty of the college, do hereby ordain and establish this constitution of the Student Government Association of East Georgia State College.
Article I - Name, General Organization, and Authority
Section 1. Name - This organization will be named the Student Government Association of East Georgia State College, hereinafter referred to as the SGA.
Section 2. General Organization - The SGA will consist of two (2) departments, the legislative department and the executive department.
Section 3. Authority - The authority held by the SGA is that which has been delegated by the President of the college through the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Article II – Legislative
Section 1. Powers - All legislative powers will be vested in the Senate of East Georgia State College. The Senate will exercise the following duties:
1. To be a legislative body chosen through popular elections by the student body of East Georgia State College.
2. To serve as a liaison between the student body and the faculty and administration of this college.
3. To make recommendations of approval or disapproval for all new clubs and organizations on campus.
4. To make recommendations to the Vice President for Student Affairs concerning the allocation of Student Services (Agency) funds to student groups.
5. To require at its discretion financial reports from organizations receiving appropriations from the Student Services (Agency) budget.
6. To make recommendations to the Vice President for Student Affairs concerning changes in college rules governing the conduct of students.
7. To assist in planning and conducting the orientations of incoming students.
8. To enact legislation regulating school elections.
9. To execute any powers not specifically delegated herein but which, subject to the limitations of Article I - Section 3, may be undertaken in the interest of the student body and for the advancement or improvement of the college.
10. To promote the general welfare of the student and institution.
Section 2. Membership - The Senate will consist of six (6) Senators elected by the student body.
Section 3. Grade Point Average and Student Standing Requirements - All Senators must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 to hold office and be enrolled for three (3) or more semester hours. The status of academic or disciplinary warning or probation disqualifies an officeholder from office.
Section 4. Representation - There will be three (3) Senators chosen from the body of freshmen – those with less than thirty (30) semester hours of credit - and three (3) Senators from the body of sophomores - those with thirty (30) or more semester hours of credit. Sophomore senators must have earned at least 6 hours of credit at East Georgia State College.
Section 5. Presiding Officer - The Vice-President of the SGA will be President of the Senate, but will have no vote unless the Senate is equally divided.
Section 6. Organization within the Senate - The Senate will choose its own officers and also a President pro tempore to serve in the absence of the Vice-President.
Section 7. Voting within the Senate - Each member of the Senate will have one (1) vote. A majority vote, a quorum being present, will be required to pass all legislation, recommendations, and resolutions, except where otherwise stipulated in this constitution. A quorum will be defined as four Senators, composed of two freshmen and two sophomores.
Section 8. Vacancies - In the event a Senate seat becomes vacant, a special election will be called by the President of the SGA within twenty (20) days to fill the vacant seat.
Section 9. Impeachment and Dismissal of the President, Vice-President, or Secretary-Treasurer - When an officer of the executive branch fails to exercise the duties required of him by his office, the Senate may as a last resort bring charges of dereliction of duty against him by a two-thirds (2/3) vote.
The officer against whom the charges are made will have an opportunity to defend themselves before the Senate. A unanimous vote will be required to divest said officer of his office. The replacement process will be that specified in Article III - Section 4.
Article III – Executive
Section 1. Powers - The executive power will be vested in the President of the SGA. The President of the SGA will serve the following functions:
1. The President will represent the student body as a whole at all official school functions.
2. The President will be the administrative head of the SGA.
3. The President will have the power to veto any act of the Senate. The President’s veto may be overridden by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Senate.
4. The President will appoint student members of the Election committee with the consent of two-thirds (2/3) of the Senate.
5. The President will, from time to time (at least twice during the year), give information concerning the state of the SGA in the Senate.
6. The President will be ineligible to serve in any other major elective or appointive post at East Georgia State College during his/her term of office.
7. The President will serve as a member of the Advisory Council and the Publications Committee.
8. The President will be the only authorized SGA representative to the Student Advisory Council of the University System of Georgia.
Section 2. Vice-President - The Vice-President will serve with the same duties and powers as the President should the President be unable to discharge his or her duties or should the office of President become vacant.
Section 3. Secretary-Treasurer - The Secretary-Treasurer of the SGA will maintain a general surveillance of allocations made to various organizations and activities for the purpose of keeping them informed and within their budgets and will provide periodic reports on the status of appropriated monies. All minutes of meetings of the Executive Branch of the SGA will be recorded by the Secretary-Treasurer.
Section 4. Vacancies - In case of vacancy in the office of the President of the SGA, the Vice-President will assume the office and call a special election for Vice-President within twenty (20) days. In the case of a vacancy in either the office of Vice-President or Secretary-Treasurer, the President of the SGA will call a special election within twenty (20) days to fill the appropriate office.
Article IV - Elections
Section 1. Senate - Election to fill Senate positions will be held during the fall and spring semesters of each academic year. Sophomore senators will be elected spring semester; freshmen senators will be elected in the fall semester.
1. Three sophomore senators will be elected on the second (2nd) Tuesday of April in the spring semester. Three freshmen senators will be elected on the second (2nd) Tuesday of September in the fall semester.
2. Candidates will be elected at large from the student body. Three (3) seats will be reserved for freshman candidates. Three (3) seats will be reserved for sophomore candidates.
3. The freshman candidates receiving the three (3) highest vote totals will be elected to the freshman Senate seats. The sophomore candidates receiving the three (3) highest vote totals will be elected to the sophomore Senate seats.
4. Freshman senators will assume office immediately upon their certification by the Elections Committee. Sophomore senators, after their certification by the Elections Committee, will assume office beginning with the fall semester immediately following their election. All terms of office will be served concurrently during the academic year.
5. The Elections Committee will have the final authority to determine a candidate’s category. All students enrolled at East Georgia State College will be allowed to vote.
Section 2. President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer - The President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer will be elected in a general election to be held during the spring semester of each academic year.
1. Candidates for President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer must have thirty (30) semester hours of credit, 6 of which must have been earned at East Georgia State College, and a 2.0 grade point average. Each executive officer must be enrolled for three (3) or more semester hours in order to hold office. The status of academic or disciplinary warning or probation disqualifies an officeholder from office.
2. The President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer must be elected by a majority of the students voting in the general election. In any race for executive office in which none of the candidates receives a majority of the vote, the President of the SGA will call a run-off election within ten (10) days between the top two (2) candidates in the particular race or races.
3. All enrolled students are eligible to vote for President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer.
4. The President-elect, Vice-President-elect, and Secretary-Treasurer-elect will take office immediately upon election and serve in their respective capacities through the next academic year.
Section 3. Petitions for Candidacy - All candidates for President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Senate must turn in a petition containing the signatures of at least ten percent (10%) of the students enrolled at East Georgia State College to the Elections Committee.
Section 4. Eligibility of Candidates - Any student enrolled at East Georgia State College is eligible to
run for any SGA office for which he or she meets the qualifications. An additional requirement of all candidates will be that if elected they will be able to attend scheduled meetings of the SGA on a regular basis.
In the event an executive officer or senator fails to attend SGA meetings regularly, the senate may bring charges of dereliction of duties by a simple majority vote. Replacement will be appointed on a temporary basis by the senate.
Section 5. Elections Committee -
1. The Elections Committee will consist of the following members: Vice President for Student Affairs or a faculty advisor appointed by him; three (3) students appointed by the President of the SGA and confirmed by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Senate.
2. The Elections Committee will make all arrangements for student elections and will set deadlines for submission of nominating petitions. The committee will be responsible for assuring fair and democratic elections and for proper managements of the polls. This committee will review any discrepancies or protest and will make the final decision regarding such matters. Any student running for any of the offices of the SGA will not be placed on the committee.
Article V - Amendments
The Senate, in session, and a quorum being present, may propose amendments to this constitution by a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote. A proposed amendment may be ratified in a special election held one week after said Senate action by a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the students who participate in the election.
Article VI - Ratification
This constitution must be ratified by at least fifty-five percent (55%) voting in a campus-wide election.
Initial Procedure for Recognition of Student Organizations
Application - An organization seeking recognition must submit the following information in writing to the Student Services office:
1. Name
2. Purpose (including explanation of why the organization is desirable on campus)
3. Qualifications for membership
4. Fees, dues and other considerations for membership
5. Officer and leadership structure
6. Time and manner of election of officers
7. Number of students wishing to join
8. Faculty sponsor
9. Explanation of any extra-campus affiliation (e.g., national parent organization)
10. Time and location of meetings
11. Names of prospective members who will serve as spokesmen for the organization during the recognition procedure (it is suggested that three students be named).
Hearing - The Vice President for Student Affairs or his designee shall examine each application and reject those not submitted in proper form. He may request a hearing on the proposed recognition. He may, at his discretion, request that the hearing be held before the Student Services Committee. The Vice President may request the presentation of oral and documentary evidence. A recording or transcript of the hearing may be made and preserved for use in possible appeals and reviews.
Criteria for Recognition and Review Procedure - Recognition shall be granted only to those organizations whose purpose and proposed activities are clearly related to educational goals and mission of the college. Recognition shall be denied if the evidence presented shows that the proposed organization will present substantial likelihood of material interference or conflict with the educational process of the college or any of the following:
1. The regular and orderly operation of the college.
2. The requirements of appropriate discipline within the college community.
3. The academic pursuits of teaching, learning, and other campus activities.
4. The laws or public policies of the State of Georgia and the United States.
5. The statutes and regulations of the college and the Policies of the Board of Regents.
If the Vice President or the committee disapproves recognition, the organization may appeal the
decision to the President of the college, who shall review the same and affirm, reverse or modify the decision. The appeal shall be in such form as the President may require.
All applicants for recognition approved by the Vice President or the committee shall be promptly transmitted to the SGA for ratification. Ratification shall be in accordance with procedures established by the student governing authority. If the student governing authority fails to ratify the approval, the organization may appeal this action to the President of the college, who shall review the action and affirm, reverse or modify the same. The appeal shall be in such form as the President may require.
The recognition of an organization authorizes it:
1. To use college facilities and equipment, subject to the Board of Regents’ Policies and to college regulations governing the use of facilities and equipment, and to reasonable scheduling and clearance of particular facilities and equipment by the Office of Student Services and/or the Security Office.
2. To be eligible to receive student service monies subject to the Board of Regents’ Policies and to college regulations governing allocation of student activity fees.
All club fund raising activities must be approved by the Vice President for Student Affairs. Organizations shall carry on business transactions and contractual relations with punctual and timely discharge of valid obligations and prudent use of funds.
Activities of organizations must be in conformance with their applications’ stated purposes.
Active membership shall be confined to regularly enrolled students. Three hours per semester is the minimum academic load for any student participating in a student organization. A student must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average to be eligible to serve as an officer of a student organization.
A list of officers must be submitted to the Student Services office within 7 days after each election. A copy of each organization’s constitution and by-laws and of all subsequent amendments thereto must be submitted to the Student Services office within 7 days after enactment.
Student organization publications shall not contain material which is obscene or defamatory (as the same is defined by the Code of Georgia, Section 26-2101), or which create a substantial likelihood of material interference with the regular and orderly operation of the college. Student organization publications shall abide by the guidelines and policies by the Student Publications Board.
All East Georgia State College club sponsored activities will take place on the campus of East Georgia State College unless otherwise approved by the Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services. East Georgia State College's name shall not be used in association with any off campus activity unless prior approval is granted by the Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services. Violations may result in loss of club recognition or other penalties as prescribed by the Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services, SGA and Student Services Committee.
The Vice President for Student Affairs shall periodically review the activities of all student organizations to determine if they are acting in compliance with college regulations. Charges of violations of college regulations may be brought against any recognized organization and shall be heard by the Vice President for Student Affairs or, at his discretion, by the Student Services committee. The Vice President or the committee may request the presentation of oral and documentary evidence at the hearing. He or the hearing committee may have a recording or transcript of the hearing prepared. The Vice President or the committee may impose any one or any combination of the following penalties upon an organization after consideration of the evidence presented at the hearing.
1. Restriction of all or any privileges enjoyed as a recognized student organization.
2. Monetary fines, withholding or withdrawal of allocated student activities monies.
3. Restitution for damages.
4. Probation of recognized status.
5. Suspension of recognized status.
6. Withdrawal of recognition.
An organization may appeal the imposition of any penalty to the President of the college, who shall review the action and affirm, reverse or modify the same. The appeal and review shall be in such form as the President may require. The President may utilize the services of an existing or ad hoc committee in determining the issues involved. Upon notice and hearing, the President of the college may review at any time the recognition of any student organization, or any decision on disciplinary charges against any student organization, and make whatever final disposition of the matter he deems necessary for the best interests of the college.
The Student Government Association is the campus organization governing student activities and representing the students in college affairs. SGA members are elected by the student body. The SGA is composed of three officers: president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer; plus three senators elected from the sophomore class; and three senators elected from the freshman class. During the Fall and Spring semester meetings are held weekly and are open forum. Student issues and concerns should be brought to the attention of the SGA membership.
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Mission & Accreditation
Mission Statement
East Georgia State College is an associate degree granting, liberal arts institution of the University System of Georgia providing its students access to both academically transferable programs of study and collaborative programs in occupation related fields. The College also offers targeted baccalaureate level degrees that support the University System's initiative to expand educational opportunities. The College prepares traditional and nontraditional students for success in the global 21st century through a technologically advanced teaching and learning environment that fosters personal growth by utilizing an expanding range of resources and amenities, including an on-campus student residential option. The College also continuously engages the communities it serves through public service and cultural enrichment.
Accreditation
East Georgia State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of East Georgia State College.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What will academic counseling be like?
Sessions will vary for each student, as individual needs will dictate how often we meet and what we will work on in session. Some students meet on a weekly basis for a short session to make sure they’re staying on track, and others only need a few sessions to learn the skills they need and do not need to follow up. In our initial appointment we will discuss your concerns and develop a plan for counseling that we can modify as needed to meet your needs.
How can academic counseling help me?
Academic counseling can help students who are struggling with their coursework due to a variety of reasons. We can help you develop a schedule or learn how to use a planner, as well as give tips on organizational techniques. If study skills are your area of concern, we can help you determine your learning style, and then discuss study skills/habits that will be most effective for you. One major concern many students bring to us is test anxiety. This is an area where we can teach you techniques to manage the anxiety as well as how to better prepare yourself for exams.
If you feel like you may be getting off course with your academics, we can help!
Is academic counseling tutoring?
Academic counseling is not a tutoring service. For information about EGSC’s free tutoring services, click here.
How do I know how much my tuition and fees are?
Email invoices are sent to students' East Georgia State College Cat Mail account after registration. You can also check your Banner Web account to determine your tuition and fee charges.
If I am receiving financial aid, how can I determine if it has been processed and applied to my charges?
Check your Banner Web account to determine if your financial aid has been applied to your charges.
If my financial aid has been processed and I am receiving a refund, when will it be available?
East Georgia State College and HigherOne have formed a partnership to handle refunds. The first disbursement of Financial Aid Refunds for a semester is usually two to three weeks into the semester. Subsequent disbursement of Financial Aid Refunds will continue each Thursday. The financial aid disbursement date to your student account is not the date refunds are released to HigherOne. If you are receiving a loan, the lender’s disbursement date is not the date refunds are released to HigherOne.
How will I receive my HigherOne MyOne Card?
After you have completed your registration, a card file will be sent form us to HigherOne. The card will be mailed from HigherOne not EGSC. The card will be mailed to the student’s legal address on file with the college. Don't lose your card or throw it away – It will cost you $20 to get a new one. Once you receive your HigherOne MyOne Card in the mail, visit http://www.MyOneMoney.com to choose your refund preference.
• When activating your HigherOne MyOne Card it will prompt you for an EGSC Email Password…this is the last 4 digits of your SSN and the last 2 digits of your birth year.
Funds are sent from EGSC to HigherOne, who then disburses them according to your preference. If you do not activate your card, you will not receive a refund. Funds are typically available for disbursement to HigherOne two to three weeks after classes start.
Why do I need to choose a refund preference with HigherOne if I am not receiving Financial Aid?
All student refunds are sent to HigherOne for disbursement.
Example: Student pays for classes out-of-pocket and then withdraws – any money EGSC owes the student, because of the withdrawal, would be sent to HigherOne for disbursement. For HigherOne MyOne card questions, please contact Pamela Herrington at (478)289-2024.
Will I be able to use my financial aid to purchase books?
If your financial aid award amount has been “memo/authorized” to your student account and exceeds the amount of tuition and fees you owe, you may be able to charge books at the East Georgia State College Bookstore using a percentage of those funds. However, you must give EGSC permission to deduct additional charges from excess financial aid.
How do I authorize EGSC to deduct additional charges from excess financial aid?
Four questions will pop up when you log in to Banner Web for the first time. These questions are asking you whether or not you want the Business Office to use your financial aid to pay for other charges such as books, prior semester charges, or non-institutional charges such as parking tickets, fines, etc.
If I don't receive financial aid, when must I pay my tuition and fees?
It is a Board of Regents policy that all tuition and fees are due upon registration. Final fee payment deadline is the date by which all tuition and fees must be paid to prevent cancellation of your classes. Final Fee Payment Deadline will be posted on the Academic Calendar and e-mail invoices will be sent to student Cat Mail accounts.
How and where do I pay tuition and fees?
You may pay tuition and fees using the following methods:
CASH – Payments by cash should be made at the Business Office on the Swainsboro campus. Our office at East Georgia State College - Statesboro does not accept cash amounts greater than $80.00.
CHECK or MONEY ORDER – Check/Money Orders must be made payable to East Georgia State College and can be mailed to the East Georgia State College, Business Office at 131 College Circle, Swainsboro, GA 30401. Please notate the student ID number on the check/money order. Do not mail payments to the Statesboro address.
ONLINE –Tuition/Fee payments may be made online by check or credit/debit cards using the Student's Banner Web account. If you are paying by credit/debit card, you must pay online. Payments for mandatory tuition and fees are not accepted in person or over the phone. If paying by credit/debit card, you will linked to PayPath for payment completion. PayPath accepts American Express, Discover Card, and MasterCard and charges a 2.75 percent convenience fee per transaction. **PayPath does not accept VISA!!!
Steps to Pay Tuition Online
Step 1: Go to the school website (http://www.ega.edu) and Click on “my EGSC” and login
Step 2: Look under External Applications and click on Banner Web icon
Step 3: When Banner Web opens click on Student
Step 4: When the next screen comes up click on Student Account
Step 5: Click on Account Summary and scroll all the way down to the end of the page. Step 6: You will have two options (Pay by Check/Savings or Credit Card Payment).
Step 7: Enter the Student ID and Pin. Click on the correct term
Where do I purchase a parking permit?
Students on the Swainsboro campus can purchase parking permits in the Business Office. The cost is $15.00 per semester and is part of the mandatory tuition and fees charged to the student account.
Students attending EGSC - Statesboro will need to contact the EGSC-S Office for Parking/Transportation Permits at 912-623-2400.
Students have four options in regards to the non-mandatory parking and transportation fees.
Option 1) Purchase a parking permit to park at EGSC - S. The cost is $73.00 (non-refundable) per semester – Due at time of purchase
Option 2) Purchase an EGSC- S Bus Pass. The cost is $73.00 (non-refundable) per semester – Due at time of purchase
Option 3) Purchase both
Option 4) Purchase neither
What are your hours of operation?
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
What is career counseling like?
Career counseling is generally briefer than other kinds of counseling. We will begin by discussing some general information about your career interests and values and assist you in completing a career assessment to determine your career interests, aptitudes, and values as well as explore your Holland Code. Your Holland code is your personality type or “Career Personality” (RIASEC- Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional). It is important that students choose careers that are congruent with these areas so that their career choice is a good match for them. Choosing a career is one of the most important things that you will do as a college student. Taking the time now to do your research and make a well informed decision about your career field will pay off tremendously. As you enter your career, you’ll be glad you took the time to ask questions and to complete thorough career exploration. Our office can assist you in your career assessment and career exploration efforts.
Can you help me determine what school(s) offers the major I am looking for?
Yes, we can show and demonstrate some tools that you can use to assist you in locating this information as well as answer questions that you might have regarding majors and which school(s) may be a good fit for your career aspirations.
Can you assist me in developing a resume?
Yes, we can assist you in developing a resume that is appropriate for a particular type of job. We are also available to review resumes and provide input/feedback.
What about cover letters?
We can also help you to develop cover letters specific to a particular job that you’re applying for. We can also provide input/feedback on a cover letter you have written.
What about Internships (Experiential Learning Opportunities)?
We can assist you in obtaining information on internship opportunities.
When can I apply for services?
We recommend that students initiate contact as soon as they are accepted as a student at EGSC. We recommend being proactive in submitting documentation for review, especially if there is possibly a need for updated documentation. Keep in mind, having documentation reviewed does not mean that you have to utilize our services. If you later choose to not receive accommodations, this is your choice!
The time between initially submitting documentation and receiving determination of eligibility can sometimes take several weeks and obtaining updated testing can take several months, especially during high volume times at the RCLD. If you are requesting accommodations that may take a longer time to prepare (i.e. interpreter for the hearing impaired, books in alternative format, special furniture/classroom arrangements etc), we ask for at least 6 weeks notice to ensure accommodations are in place by the start of the semester.
What kinds of disabilities qualify me to receive accommodations?
Covered disabilities include both visible and invisible disabilities. Some examples include ADD/ADHD, physical/medical disorders, vision/hearing impairments, psychological disorders, and learning disorders. If you have a question regarding eligibility, please contact us to discuss your concerns.
Where can I send my documentation?
If you know where you will be attending, please send your documentation to the corresponding office. If you are unsure, send it to our main office in Swainsboro. You can submit documentation via mail, fax or email. We ask that if you plan on faxing or mailing your documentation that you call first so that we will know to look for it! This also helps us make sure we can get your contact information and an idea of how we may help you.
Swainsboro Statesboro
Fax: 478-289-2118 Fax: 912-623-2302
Mailing Address: Mailing address:
131 College Circle P.O. Box 8010
Swainsboro, GA 30401 Statesboro, GA 30460 areich@ega.eduemartin@ega.edu
What about temporary disabilities?
Sometimes students encounter disabilities that are temporary, such as a broken arm or a temporary illness. In these cases we can often arrange for temporary accommodations if we have adequate documentation. Please contact our office for more information.
Should I go ahead and obtain updated testing since my documentation is from high school?
Not necessarily. We recommend that students discuss with us what their current documentation is before pursuing updated testing which can often be expensive and time consuming. Depending on when the documentation was completed and how thorough it is, you may very well be approved for permanent accommodations based on what you already have. We also provide temporary accommodations for at least 1 semester for students who have documentation but need time to obtain updated testing. Generally though, documentation must be completed within 3 years from when the student is seeking accommodations.
Must I disclose my disability as soon as I become a new student at EGSC?
No! You may choose to disclose your disability at any point during your career at EGSC. We have many students who initially do not wish to seek accommodations, but later decide that they need to. We also have many students who set up accommodations initially, but find that they do not need to use them. When and how often accommodations are utilized is completely up to you, the student. We do, however, recommend coming to speak with a counselor as soon as you notice your disability may be affecting your academics so that we can discuss your concerns and difficulties. And remember, the college is not responsible for making accommodations for students who have not disclosed their disability and have not provided appropriate documentation.
How long will my accommodations be effective?
For students approved for temporary accommodations, these will be effective from the day the contract is completed, until the last day of finals for the semester the accommodations are granted. In some cases we can extend temporary accommodations beyond one semester if a student is in the process of obtaining updated testing/documentation but has not received results back yet. For students approved for permanent accommodations, these will be effective from the date we complete contracts throughout your college career. You WILL have to renew contracts each semester you wish to use accommodations, but you will not be required to submit further documentation. Permanent accommodations granted through the RCLD will be honored at any school within the University System of Georgia.
For students approved for temporary accommodations, these will be effective from the day the contract is completed, until the last day of finals for the semester the accommodations are granted. In some cases we can extend temporary accommodations beyond one semester if a student is in the process of obtaining updated testing/documentation but has not received results back yet. For students approved for permanent accommodations, these will be effective from the date we complete contracts throughout your college career. You WILL have to renew contracts each semester you wish to use accommodations, but you will not be required to submit further documentation. Permanent accommodations granted through the RCLD will be honored at any school within the University System of Georgia.
If you have discussed your accommodations with your instructor and obtained their signature on your contract, but are still having difficulty receiving the accommodations, please contact one of our staff members to discuss the issue. Our job is to help communicate between you and your professor if an issue arises. Most of the time when accommodations aren’t being received as they should be, it is a matter of misunderstanding or miscommunication. Remember, we can’t help you if we don’t know, so please contact us in the event this occurs!
What is the Regents Center for Learning Disorders (RCLD)?
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has set up three of these centers to help students with learning disorders by providing assessments, reviewing documentation and approving permanent accommodations within the University System. Each center serves about a dozen schools within the University system. East Georgia State College works in conjunction with the RCLD located at Georgia Southern University. To learn more about them, click here. The RCLD not only works directly with schools, but also with students and parents. Do not hesitate to call them directly with questions!
What type of ID do I need to get a library card? Check out a book?
EGSC Catcards serve as library cards for EGSC students, faculty and staff. Other residents of Georgia may be eligible to be a Community Borrower by presenting a current, valid Georgia ID card or driver's license. Other forms of ID may be acceptable as well; please click here for the complete Community Borrower policy.
Can I renew my books online?
You can renew both EGSC Libary books and books that you have ordered through GIL Express online by accessing your library account online. To renew books requested through interlibrary loan (ILL), please send a request to cwade@ega.edu.
I'm not an East Georgia State College student/faculty/staff member. Can I access Library collections?
Most areas in the Library are open to the public. If you sign up to be a Community Borrower, you can check out most materials. Materials in the Heritage Center and the Reference collection do not circulate, but may be viewed in-house.
Where do I get materials on Reserve for a course?
Reserve materials may be checked out from the main Circulation desk to be used in-house only. A current Catcard is required to check out Reserve materials.
Where do I return library materials?
All library materials can be returned to the Circulation desk during any hours the library is open. An outside book drop is located across from the Luck Flanders Gambrell Center on College Circle for your convenience for the return of books and periodicals and for after hours returns. Please return media items to the Circulation desk.
Will my parents, family, friends or professors know I am coming to counseling?
All of the services provided by the Counseling and Disability Services Office are confidential. Our staff adheres to professional, legal and ethical guidelines that protect your personal information. This means any information about your contact with our office will not become part of your academic record and cannot be released to any office or individual without your consent. You may choose to sign a release of information form to allow us to communicate with family or friends and you can choose what information they have access to (ex. Contact in emergencies only). We will be sure to discuss confidentiality with you in detail at your first appointment. It is important to note that there are some exceptions to confidentiality. As counselors, we are mandated to report some information which may include intent to harm yourself or others, or any suspicion of abuse occurring to a vulnerable population such as children, the elderly, the disabled etc. Our primary goal is to maintain your personal safety as well as the safety of others, and in the event that we believe confidentiality must be breached, we will make every attempt to discuss this with you prior to doing so.
How much do counseling services cost?
All services provided by the Counseling and Disability Services office are free of charge to eligible students.
When am I eligible to receive counseling services?
You must be registered for classes in the current semester in order to receive personal, academic or career counseling services. If you have registered for the following semester and have completed the immediate preceding semester with EGSC, you may receive services between the semester breaks. This includes students who have not registered for summer courses, but were registered in spring and have already registered for fall. If you withdraw from all classes at any point in the semester, you will no longer be eligible for our services. If you are a new or returning student, you must have begun classes prior to receiving services.
How can I set up an appointment for counseling?
You can initiate contact with the counselors through email, phone or by coming to our office. We will ask you a few questions about what services you are interested in and get a basic idea of your concerns. We strongly encourage appointments for counseling so that we can ensure we have adequate time to devote to your needs. Additionally, at this time we have one counselor at each office, so appointments are first come, first served. You may drop in, but at times we will not be able to meet with you immediately, as we may be serving other students.
In addition to submitting your application, you will need to submit your $50.00 non-refundable application fee to the EGSC Business Office (make sure you include student name and ID number). After your application and application fee are received, it will be processed by the EGSC Office of Housing and Residence Life.
Each student who chooses to live on campus will also have to complete a Criminal Background Investigation Consent Form and return it for processing. The CBI Consent Form is also available at www.ega.edu/index.php/offices/student_affairs/housing.
What if I change my permanent address or email address after I submit my Residence Hall Application?
Please contact us at housing@ega.edu or 478-289-2172 when any of your personal information changes. Please include your legal name and student ID number in your email message.
What is the application deadline for housing?
There is no deadline, but rooms are assigned on a first-come basis dependent on completion of paperwork and payment of fees.
How do I request a specific roommate?
The Residence Hall Application has a space for you to write the name of specific roommates. If you choose someone after you have turned in your application, you can email or call us with the addition.
How are roommates assigned?
Roommates are assigned based on information provided on the Residence Hall Application and input from the student. On the application, students can request roommates by name. They also complete a section about hobbies/preferences that helps us match them. If four people do not request each other by name, they will be sent contact information for every applicant that they match. It will be up to them to contact potential roommates and contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life to update their preferences. Any spots available after July 5 will be assigned by the Office of Housing and Residence Life.
Can you change roommates after they have been assigned?
Yes, you can request a roommate change. Changes can be made via EGSC email up to one week before the posted move-in date if space is available.
If I’m having trouble with my roommates, can I change rooms during a semester?
You may request a room change during a semester, but space may not be available for an immediate move. Roommate Agreements will be completed during the first month that the student is on campus. This agreement will ask the four roommates to consider situations they might encounter during a semester and discuss a plan of action. The agreement can be altered at any time to fit the changing needs of the group, but also serves as a platform for mediation.
What furniture comes with the apartment?
Living room: five modular pieces that can be used as chairs or pushed together to make a couch and/or loveseat; TV stand; big screen television; window blinds; ceiling fan
Kitchen: refrigerator with ice maker; stove; microwave; dish washer
Bedroom: extra long twin bed with mattress and drawers; desk; desk chair; track closet system; window blinds; ceiling fan
What are the dimensions of areas in the apartment?
Living Room Window: 80”w x 76”h
Bedroom: 8’2” x 8’3” (+ closet)
Bedroom Window: 40”w x 64”h
Closet: track system; 48” shelf with bar for hanging clothes, 19” basket and tie/belt/purse wire hooks will come standard.
How do I know which apartment I have been assigned?
After you have completed all the steps for application, a temporary assignment will be made and you will be contacted by email.
What if I need special accommodations in housing as a result of a disability?
Contact Anna Marie Reich, Coordinator of Disability Services at 478-289-2039 or email areich@ega.edu , as soon as possible because accommodations take time to be approved and arranged.
May I apply for on-campus housing before being formally accepted to EGSC?
Yes, applications will be processed, and you will be contacted about any missing requirements for admission to EGSC. You cannot live on campus if you are not accepted as a student.
Can I live with a person of a different gender?
No, on-campus housing at EGSC is designed for roommates of the same gender only.
Do I need Renter's Insurance?
The Office of Housing and Residence Life very strongly advises that each resident carry individual renter's insurance for his or her personal property in the event of fire, flood, theft, hurricane, tornado, overflowing tubs, broken pipes, water main breaks, etc.
You must understand that East Georgia State College and the Office of Housing and Residence Life DOES NOT and CANNOT protect any personal belongings against burglary, vandalism, fire, smoke, and other perils.
You must also understand that by not having personal liability insurance, you may be liable to third parties and to East Georgia State College and the Office of Housing and Residence Life, for certain perils which are covered by renter's insurance.
You may be covered by your parents' homeowner's insurance. Check with your parents' homeowner's insurance company to see what is covered and additional information necessary for coverage.
Can I see my room or place items in it before I arrive on opening day?
We will make every effort to have a Preview Room available for touring during Orientation, EGSC Open House, and regularly scheduled campus tours, but cannot allow items to be placed in apartments before a student moves in.
What is a Room Condition Report?
You must complete, sign and return a Room Condition Report at move-in to document any problems with the condition of the room when it is initially occupied. You will be held responsible for any damages to the room found upon move-out unless originally noted on the Room Condition Report or a previously reported maintenance problem.
Rooms will be inspected again at move-out. You must schedule this inspection and be present when it takes place.
Housing and Residence Life will maintain and repair the mechanical systems, plumbing systems, and appliances. Residents will be responsible for any costs that occur from misuse, abuse or neglect to the apartment or the premises.
Do ONLY freshman get to live on campus?
No, any EGSC student can live on campus.
Are all students living on campus required to have a meal plan?
Yes, all students who choose to live on campus will be required to purchase the meal plan.
Will students have access to Wi-Fi if they wanted to bring a laptop?
The entire building offers wireless internet access!
Do I need a computer?
A computer lab is available inside Bobcat Villas, inside the Jean and L.C. "Shot" Strange Clubhouse, in the Student Services Complex and in the Library, so a student has multiple options on campus if they do not bring a computer. However, all residents have access to the lab in Bobcat Villas and all EGSC students have access to the other labs, so a student may have to wait their turn during peak times.
Are cookware and utensils provided?
No, cookware and utensils will need to be provided by the student.
Can students stay on campus during holidays?
Bobcat Villas will close during Thanksgiving Week, the Winter break and Spring break. Students will need to secure other housing options during these times. However, students may leave all belongings in their rooms.
What are the visitation procedures and hours for residents?
Visitation hours are posted by the Office of Housing and Residence Life and students are kept updated. Visitors must be 18 years of age or older, must have a current picture ID and must abide by all policies while visiting. Residents are only allowed one visitor at a time since they must escort their guest and are responsible for their actions while visiting.
If each student is only allowed one visitor at a time, what will the procedure be if more than one person wants to come by for the day or stay overnight?
Permission can be requested from the Residence Life Coordinator via email for special circumstances. Overnight guests must be of the same gender as the resident they are visiting.
What happens to my deposit ($250) if I decide to cancel my on-campus housing?
The deposit is non-refundable if the student cancels his/her contract.
Are pets allowed?
Only service animals are allowed in Bobcat Villas.
Do I have to take a specific number of credit hours to be able to obtain on-campus housing?
We ask that students carry a full academic load (12 hours) during Fall and Spring semester and at least 6 hours during Summer semester.
Can financial aid be used towards housing costs?
Financial Aid money can be used to pay for housing and meal plan costs beyond the application fee and deposit. The application fee and deposit must be paid out-of-pocket.
Who is responsible for cleaning the bedrooms and bathrooms?
After students move in, they are responsible for cleaning the apartment. Health and safety inspections will be performed by staff to make sure the apartments are being cleaned on a regular basis.
Can I bring a bicycle?
Absolutely! Bike racks are provided, but students will need to provide their own lock.
Are telephones available on campus or within the units?
Telephone access is available in the Residence Life Coordinator's office inside Bobcat Villas for students to use if they need to call home. Emergency phones that directly dial 911 are located near the emergency exit on each hallway.
Is tutoring available for students?
EGSC offers free tutoring in the Academic Center for Excellence located in the Luck Flanders Gambrell building.
Where do I receive my mail?
Each resident will have a mailbox in the Clubhouse. Residents will receive their EGSC address as part of their move-in packet.
Is there a curfew?
Residents do not have a curfew. The lobby doors are locked 24/7 and can only be accessed by a resident with an ID card.
Is cable television service provided?
Cable service is provided in the living room of each apartment. If a student would like to have cable service in their bedroom, they can request information from our local provider and have the service connected in their name.
Where do we do laundry?
Bobcat Villas has a laundry room. Students do have to provide their own laundry detergent, etc. There are 6 washers and 6 dryers in the building. The residents will not be charged to use the equipment.
Can I bring my own furniture?
EGSC furniture cannot be removed and a clear path has to be maintained to the exit, but students can bring their own furniture to supplement/decorate the apartment.
Is there a place where I can hang out?
The Jean and L.C. "Shot" Strange Clubhouse is accessible to residents and their guests. This facility has a fitness center, a game room, four big-screen tvs, a computer lab, study rooms and a multi-purpose room with kitchen.
Who do I go to if I have questions or need help?
Please contact our office at 478-289-2172 or by email at housing@ega.edu. We will be happy to help you or put you in contact with the correct resource.
What is the EGSC “Student Technology Fee” and what does the fee cover?
A $50 technology fee will be included in EGSC students' matriculation fees each semester. This fee is used to support the information technology services (i.e., Internet / Email access, wireless Internet, printing) provided to EGSC students. The technology fee also provides each student a printing balance of 300 pages per semester for use in the EGSC computer labs and EGSC library. Additional printing pages are charged at the rate of 10 cents per page and can be purchased online or on a "pay-as-you-print" basis in the EGSC library or in the student lab at EGSC - Statesboro student computer lab. You must be currently enrolled and currently attending classes at EGSC in order to utilize your 300-page print allowance. Unused pages are NOT refunded.
Note: EGSC Students attending EGSC Statesboro will also be charged the current Georgia Southern University technology fee in order to utilize computer lab resources located on the Georgia Southern University campus.
What types of computer hardware and software are available in the student computer labs?
At the main campus, five computer labs are available that include nearly 150 computers in total. At EGSC Statesboro, three computer labs housing 30 computers each are available. Students are encouraged to utilize USB Flash Drives for storing their documents and files. These drives can be purchased at the EGSC bookstore or at your local retailer. Each lab has Internet access as well as laser printers. The Microsoft Office Application Suite and other academic software applications are available on the computers in the labs. In addition, students attending EGSC Statesboro can utilize the computer labs located at the Georgia Southern University Campus.
What is the “MyEGSC” account / web portal, and how do I access it?
Your MyEGSC account is used to access your BANNER Web, GAView D2L, CatMail Email accounts, and other services, which are part of the MyEGSC web portal. Your MyEGSC account will provide you access to all these applications & services. Please go to myegsc.ega.edu for instructions on how to obtain and login to your MyEGSC account.
Where do I go to obtain my EGSC Student ID card?
At the Swainsboro campus, Student ID cards can be obtained in the Business Office, which is located in the Jean A. Morgan Student Services Building. At EGSC Statesboro, Student ID cards can be obtained at the help desk located just inside the building’s main entrance.
How do I authorize my Financial Aid so that I can purchase books and non-institutional expenses?
For instructions on how to authorize your financial aid, please click on the “Online Help” link on the myEGSC login page, then click the link “How to Authorize My Financial Aid?”
What times are the student computer labs available to students and where are the labs located?
The college’s student computer labs are open various times during the week. Please check the operating schedules posted in each lab At the Swainsboro campus, a student computer lab is located in room B111 in the Jean A. Morgan Student Services Center Building. At EGSC Statesboro, the student computer lab is located in room H134. You must have an active EGSC student ID to use the EGSC Student Computer labs. You can obtain your EGSC Student ID at the main campus in the Business Office, which is located in the Jean A. Morgan Student Services Building or at the front desk at EGSC Statesboro.
NOTE: classes that are scheduled in computer classrooms take priority. Refer to the computer classroom schedule posted at the entrance of the computer classrooms.
Is technical assistance available in the two main student labs?
A student assistant is available to assist with technical problems in the student computer labs. However, there may be times during the labs' operating hours when a student assistant is not available.
Where are the Information Technology Dept. and Help Desk located?
The department’s main office and help desk are located at the Swainsboro campus in the George L. Smith II Building, which is located between the Luck F. Gambrell Building and the Jean A. Morgan Student Services Building. The department also has an office (Room H130) at EGSC Statesboro.
Are EGSC students provided an Email address?
All students are provided an EGSC CatMail Email address. Students will access their EGSC Catmail Email address through their MyEGSC user account. For more information regarding your MyEGSC account, please visit myegsc.ega.edu
A student's CatMail Email address remains active for the duration of their enrollment at EGSC. After one year of non-attendance, the student’s email account and all email messages are deleted. For additional information about your EGSC student email account, please refer to the EGSC Campus Email policy. Because the college utilizes the EGSC student email address as a primary means for sending communication to students, the college does not utilize a student's third-party email address (i.e., Yahoo account, Gmail account , etc) for sending email messages to a student.
What are BANNER Web, GA View D2L, and CatMail?
BANNER Web is the EGSC student information system that students use to do things such as viewing their course schedules, grades, financial aid status and related financial information, as well as register online. GA View D2L is the EGSC online course management system that students use to access online course materials, resources, etc., posted by faculty in their respective courses. For EGSC courses that are totally online, students will need a home computer that has access to the Internet. CatMail is the EGSC student email system. Please see Question 9 for additional information regarding EGSC CatMail.
Can I get computer-related supplies on campus?
Various computer supplies (i.e., flash / USB drives, software applications) are available for purchase in the EGSC bookstores, which are located in the Jean A. Morgan Student Services Building at the Swainsboro campus and in EGSC Statesboro building.
How can I be notified of campus emergencies (such as campus closings due to bad weather)?
In the event of a campus emergency that may occur at either the main campus or at EGSC – Statesboro, the college utilizes the ConnectED Emergency Notification System to alert students, faculty & staff via email and telephone. You can also receive alerts via text message on your cellular phone. For more information, please click here.
Are there any computer lab restrictions?
Only drinks / beverages in containers with lids, caps, or covers may be consumed in computer labs and computer classrooms. Food items & tobacco products and other similar-type products are not allowed in the computer labs / computer classrooms under any circumstances because they have the potential for damaging the equipment in the computer labs and can create unsanitary conditions. While using an EGSC student computer lab or computer classroom, users may use cellular telephones and other similar communication devices for texting only. Because it can be disturbing to others, cell phone conversations should occur outside of student computer labs and computer classrooms. The computer labs are for students, faculty, and staff use only. Please do not bring small children in the computer labs as doing so may disturb others. A college ID is needed to enter and use the student computer labs. You must present your EGSC Student ID when entering the labs.
Is wireless Internet access available at EGSC?
Wireless Internet access is available for students to use at the EGSC Swainsboro campus and at EGSC. Students should ensure that their laptop / mobile device has a wireless network device that is 802.11 b/g/n network compatible. In order to connect to the campus wireless network, students’ laptops / mobile devices must have an antivirus program installed, and units with Windows operating systems must be current with Microsoft patches & updates. If your laptop does not have an antivirus program installed, you will need to purchase or download an antivirus program. Examples include Norton, AVG and McAfee. If students have problems accessing the wireless network, they should obtain assistance from the college’s Information Technology department. For more information about the wireless Internet access at the college, please click here for Swainsboro or click here for Statesboro.
May I download video and music files via the EGSC data network?
Users of the EGSC data network are not allowed to download video and/or music files to any workstation (college-owned or other) connected to the college's network. Please refer to the "East Georgia College Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy."
Does EGSC have policies and procedures relating to the college’s information technology services and the utilization of these services?
The college's policies and procedures on information technology can be viewed on the college’s web site.
What can I expect from personal counseling?
Personal counseling is a collaborative process between the counselor and the student aimed at focusing on specific goals you have set. Common goals include reducing anxiety/depression, improving relationships, improving self-esteem and overcoming a traumatic experience. Sessions are generally 50 minutes and can be scheduled weekly, bi-weekly or at other intervals as mutually decided on. Personal counseling is not a “magic wand” and the counselor cannot reach your goals for you, however, we can help guide you in the direction to do so successfully. It is an active process that will take work on your part both in and outside of sessions, and we are willing to help you do this!
Will my parents, family, friends or professors know I am coming to counseling?
All of the services provided by the Counseling and Disability Services Office are confidential. Our staff adheres to professional, legal and ethical guidelines that protect your personal information. This means any information about your contact with our office will not become part of your academic record and cannot be released to any office or individual without your consent. You may choose to sign a release of information form to allow us to communicate with family or friends and you can choose what information they have access to (ex. Contact in emergencies only). We will be sure to discuss confidentiality with you in detail at your first appointment. It is important to note that there are some exceptions to confidentiality. As counselors, we are mandated to report some information which may include intent to harm yourself or others, or any suspicion of abuse occurring to a vulnerable population such as children, the elderly, the disabled etc. Our primary goal is to maintain your personal safety as well as the safety of others, and in the event that we believe confidentiality must be breached, we will make every attempt to discuss this with you prior to doing so.
Are there any limits to concerns I can bring to personal counseling sessions?
While we do our best to meet your needs and often deal with severe and on-going concerns, some issues may exceed the scope of what our counselors are qualified to address. Additionally, your needs may exceed the services that we can provide in our counseling center at this time. We will discuss this with you and provide referral information for clinicians in the community who may be better suited to meet your needs. Some examples of needs that may exceed our qualifications/services include: chronically suicidal/homicidal/psychotic students, students suffering from severe psychiatric diagnoses beyond the scope of our training, students presenting with a primary diagnosis of substance dependence, and students whose presenting concerns pose ethical conflicts (ex. Roommates seeking individual counseling to talk about one another, family members seeking individual counseling to talk about one another etc.).
Often we can work with students in conjunction with their medical doctors/other treating clinicians, so please be sure to contact us to discuss suitability for services before assuming we cannot help you.
Can I have medications prescribed through the Counseling Center?
One limitation to our counseling center is that we do not have medical doctors on staff, so we will not be able to provide any medication management services. Please speak with us about referrals to physicians who can prescribe medications, including those who operate on a sliding fee scale and accept patients without insurance.
Can I have medications prescribed through Health Services?
For students in Statesboro:
You may utilize Health Services at Georgia Southern, however, they will not provide NEW prescriptions to students who are not currently receiving medication management from their home physician. If you ARE currently receiving medication from your home physician, contact GSU Health Services to discuss transferring your records. If documentation can be provided directly from your treating physician, Health Services will often refill prescriptions during the times you may not be able to visit your physician to receive refills. Statesboro students CANNOT receive any services from Georgia Southern’s Counseling and Career Development Center. This includes personal counseling, crisis intervention, and/or psychiatric services.
For Students in Swainsboro:
Please contact Health Services in Swainsboro to discuss ability to prescribe psychiatric medications. They can be reached at: (478) 289-2182
State Drug Law Summary
DESCRIPTION
CONDITIONS/QUANTITY
JAIL TERM (YEARS)
FINE
Marijuana
Possess: 1 oz. or less
up to 1
up to $1,000
Possess, manufacture, distribute, or purchase greater than 1 oz. but less than 50 lbs.
1-10
Trafficking: 50-1,999 lbs.
5
$100,000
2,000-9,999 lbs
7
$250,000
10,000 lbs. or more
15
$1,000,000
Schedule I Controlled Substances
Purchase or possess: first offense
2-15
Second or subsequent offense
5-30
Manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute: first offense
5-30
Second or subsequent offense
10-40 or life
Methaqualone
Trafficking: 200-399 g.
5
$50,000
400 g. or more
15
$250,000
Schedule II Controlled Substances
Purchase or possess: first offense
2-15
Second or subsequent offense
5-30
Manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute: first offense
5-30
Second or subsequent offense
10-40 or life
Cocaine
Trafficking: 28-199 g.
10
$200,000
200-399 g.
15
$300,000
400 g. or more
25
$1,000,000
Morphine, Opium and Heroin
Trafficking: 4-13 g.
5
$50,000
14-27 g.
10
$100,000
28 g. or more
25
$500,000
Methamphetamine
Trafficking: 28-199 g.
10
$200,000
200-399 g.
15
$300,000
400 g. or more
25
$1,000,000
Schedule III, IV and V Controlled Substances
Possess: first offense
1-5
Second or subsequent offense
1-10
Manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute
1-10
Any
Manufacture, distribute, or possess with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of elementary or secondary school, park, playground, recreation center, housing project, or drug-free commercial zone: first offense
Methamphetamine (5 gm or more pure, or 50 gm or more mixture)
Heroin (100 gm or more mixture)
Cocaine (500 gm or more mixture)
Cocaine Base (28 gm or more mixture)
PCP (10 gm or more pure, or 100 gm or more mixture)
LSD (1 gm or more mixture)
Fentanyl (40 gm or more mixture)
Fentanyl Analogue (10 gm or more mixture)
1ST OFFENSE
Not less than 5 years. Not more than 40 years.
Supervised release at least 4 years.
If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years or more than life
Fine of not more than $5 million individual, $25 million other than individual, or both
2ND OFFENSE
Not less than 10 years. Not more than life.
If death or serious injury, life imprisonment.
Fine of not more than $8 million individual, $50 million other than individual, or both
Supervised release at least 8 years
Controlled Substances Act Schedule I and II
DRUGS & QUANTITIES:
Methamphetamine (50 gm or more pure, or 500 gm or more mixture)
Heroin (1 kg or more mixture)
Cocaine, Coca Leaves, Ecgonine (5 kg or more mixture)
Cocaine Base (280 gm or more mixture)
PCP (100 gm or more pure, or 1 kg or more mixture)
LSD (10 gm or more mixture)
Fentanyl (400 gm or more mixture)
Fentanyl Analogue (100 gm or more mixture)
1ST OFFENSE
Not less than 10 years. Not more than life
If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years or more than life
Fine of not more than $10 million individual, $50 million other than individual, or both
Supervised release at least 5 years
2ND OFFENSE
Not less than 20 years. Not more than life.
If death or serious injury, life imprisonment
Fine of not more than $20 million individual, $75 million other than individual, or both
Supervised release at least 10 years
Controlled Substances Act Schedule I and II
DRUGS & QUANTITIES:
Others (included in Schedules I and II are gamma hydroxybutyric acid or 1gm flunitrazepam) - Any quantity
1ST OFFENSE
Not more than 20 years
If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life
Fine $1 million individual, $5 million not individual, or both
Supervised release at least 3 years
2ND OFFENSE
Not more than 30 years
If death or serious injury, life
Fine $2 million individual, $10 million not individual, or both
Supervised release at least 6 years
Controlled Substances Act Schedule III
DRUGS & QUANTITIES:
All (included in Schedule III are anabolic steroids, codeine and hydrocodone with aspirin or Tylenol®, and some barbiturates) - Any quantity
1ST OFFENSE
Not more than 10 years
If death or serious injury, not more than 15 years
Fine not more than $500,000 individual, $2.5 million not individual, or both
Supervised release at least 2 years
2ND OFFENSE
Not more than 20 years
If death or serious injury, not more than 30 years
fine not more than $1 million individual, $5 million not individual, or both
Supervised release at least 4 years
Controlled Substances Act Schedule IV
DRUGS & QUANTITIES:
All (included in Schedule IV are Darvon®, Talwin®, Equanil®, Valium®, and Xanax®) - Any
1ST OFFENSE
Not more than 5 years
Fine not more than $250,00 individual, $1 million not individual, or both
Supervised release at least 1 year
2ND OFFENSE
Not more than 10 years
Fine not more than $500,00 individual, $2 million not individual, or both
Supervised release at least 2 years
Controlled Substances Act Schedule V
DRUGS & QUANTITIES:
All (over-the-counter cough medicines with codeine are classified in Schedule V) - Any
1ST OFFENSE
Not more than 1 year
Fine not more than $100,000 individual, $250,000 not individual, or both
2ND OFFENSE
Not more than 4 years
Fine not more than $200,000 individual, $500,000 not individual, or both
Supervised release not more than 1 year
Federal Trafficking Penalties: Marijana
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
1ST OFFENSE
2ND OFFENSE
Marijuana
1,000 kg more mixture or 1,000 or more plants
1. Not less than 10 years, not more than life.
2. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life.
3. Fine not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual.
1. Not less than 20 years, not more than life.
2. If death or serious injury, not more than life.
3. Fine not more than $8 million individual, $20 million other than individual.
Marijuana
100 kg to 999 kg mixture or 100-999 plants
1. Not less than 5 years, not more than 40 years.
2. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life.
3. Fine not more than $2 million individual, $5 million other than individual.
1. Not less than 10 years, not more than life.
2. If death or serious injury, not more than life.
3. Fine not more than $4 million individual, $10 million other than individual.
Marijuana
50 to 99 kg mixture or 50 to 99 plants
1. Not more than 20 years.
2. If death or serious injury, not less than 20 years, not more than life.
3. Fine $1 million individual, $5 million other than individual.
1. Not more than 30 years.
2. If death or serious injury, not more than life.
3. Fine $2 million individual, $10 million other than individual.
Marijuana
Less than 50 kg mixture
1. Not more than 5 years.
2. Fine not more than $250,000, $1 million other than individual.
1. Not more than 10 years.
2. Fine $500,000 individual, $2 million other than individual.
Hashish
10 kg or more
Hashish Oil
1 kg or more
Clery Act Crime Statistics
Criminal Offenses: Swainsboro
CRIME
ON-CAMPUS
PUBLIC PROPERTY
2009
2010
2011
2009
2010
2011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Forcible sex offenses (including forcible rape)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Non-forcible sex offenses
0
0
0
0
0
0
Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
Aggravated Assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
Motor vehicle theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
Criminal Offenses: Statesboro (Duplicated from Georgia Southern University Data)
CRIME
ON-CAMPUS
PUBLIC PROPERTY
2009
2010
2011
2009
2010
2011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Forcible sex offenses (including forcible rape)
3
1
3
0
0
0
Non-forcible sex offenses
0
0
0
0
0
0
Robbery
2
3
2
0
0
0
Aggravated Assault
2
0
0
0
1
0
Burglary
25
11
10
0
0
0
Motor vehicle theft
3
2
0
0
2
0
Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
Hate Offenses: Swainsboro
CRIME
ON-CAMPUS
PUBLIC PROPERTY
2009
2010
2011
2009
2010
2011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
All forcible sex offenses (including forcible rape)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Non-forcible sex offenses
0
0
0
0
0
0
Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
Aggravated Assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
Motor vehicle theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
Any other crime involving bodily injury
0
0
0
0
0
0
Hate Offenses: Statesboro (Duplicated from Georgia Southern University Data)
CRIME
ON-CAMPUS
PUBLIC PROPERTY
2009
2010
2011
2009
2010
2011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
Negligent manslaughter
0
0
0
0
0
0
All forcible sex offenses (including forcible rape)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Non-forcible sex offenses
0
0
0
0
0
0
Robbery
0
0
0
0
0
0
Aggravated Assault
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burglary
0
0
0
0
0
0
Motor vehicle theft
0
0
0
0
0
0
Arson
0
0
0
0
0
0
Any other crime involving bodily injury
0
0
0
0
0
0
Arrests: Swainsboro
CRIME
ON-CAMPUS
PUBLIC PROPERTY
2009
2010
2011
2009
2010
2011
Illegal weapons possessions
0
0
0
0
0
0
Drug law violations
0
0
1
0
0
0
Liquor law violations
0
0
0
0
0
0
Arrests: Statesboro (Duplicated from Georgia Southern University Data)
Public Safety provides 24 hour assistance. In the event actual or potential violent, hostile or criminal behavior is witnessed, immediately contact Public Safety 455-0125 or 289-2090.
Leave the immediate area whenever possible and direct others to do so,
If the offender has weapons or is suspected of having weapons, take cover immediately using all available concealment. Close and lock doors when possible to separate yourself and others from any armed offender.
Snow, Ice, Flooding
Snow, ice or flooding can make travel to and from campus hazardous. When the potential or conditions develop that would make travel to and from the campus hazardous, the following steps will be followed:
Public Safety will monitor the National Weather Service broadcasts, local reports; contact the Department of Transportation Road Condition Office. Upon receipt of information that would or has the potential to make travel hazardous, the on duty security office will notify the Chief of Public Safety.
The Chief will contact the President and the Emergency Response Committee: Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Student and Enrollment Services, Vice President for Business and Finance, Special Assistant to President and Legal Counsel, Director of Facilities, and Vice President for Information Technology Services.
The President and Emergency Response Committee will determine if the College operations are to be suspended. If they are to be suspended the remainder of the Senior Staff Council will be notified.
The President and Emergency Response Committee will direct the Senior Staff Council to initiate College notifications, news releases, modify the College information line recording, etc.
Public Safety will initiate steps to secure the College facilities and grounds, preventing entry to the campus under hazardous conditions. Public Safety will continue to monitor the weather conditions and campus conditions and periodically update the Emergency Response Committee.
NOTE: College employees should monitor their local media stations for information as to the suspension of College operations. Information will be provided to local news media as soon as it is determined that the College operations will be suspended.
Severe Weather Emergency Tornado, Severe Lightning Preparedness
Monitoring: Public Safety will monitor the National Weather Service radio and other weather information outlets for notification of potential severe weather reports for the immediate area:
Tornado/Thunderstorm/Wind WATCH – indicates that atmospheric conditions are conducive for the development of the stated warning. Normal operations will continue. Employees should monitor weather conditions closely and be prepared to act without warning if necessary.
Tornado/Thunderstorm/Wind WARNING – indicates that the hazardous condition stated has been spotted or identified on radar. When these conditions immediately threaten the campus, the Public Safety will issue notification via Connect Ed, fax, posters, messages, text and telephone communications to the campus and/or utilize a Public Address System located within buildings and on police vehicles when necessary.
NOTE: Weather conditions can deteriorate rapidly, without warning; therefore, everyone should maintain a close watch on weather conditions via Internet, radio, and/or through personal observation. Individuals need to be prepared to act without notification when severe weather is experienced.
NOTE: In the event an employee feels that weather is immediately threatening they will initiate the following actions:
Take Cover – Instruct students, employees and others in the immediate area to move to the designated severe weather shelter areas*, time permitting, or find a wall near the interior of the building away from windows and exterior doors. Individuals will curl up in a ‘ball’ or fetal position near the wall, place their hands over their head and remain in the position until severe weather passes.
*The following symbol prominently displayed on doors will indicate Designated Severe Weather Rooms:
DO NOT LEAVE THE BUILDING OR INITIATE A BUILDING EVACUATION DURING THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. When severe weather strikes, power may be disrupted causing alarms to sound. If fire is not immediately present and a clear exit is maintained, everyone should remain until the weather passes.
BOBCAT VILLAS: Interior hallways on first level of residential wings
The important thing is to move away from areas that have large expanses of windows, since these could become deadly missiles in the event of a tornado. Also, if you are in small inner room such as the restrooms or filing rooms, there will be more wall support around you. Everyone should remain in a safe area until the all clear is given.
Hostage Situation
If taken hostage, or you witness another person being taken hostage or contained in a specific area:
Do your best to appear as calm as possible. Avoid drastic action.
The initial 45 minutes are often the most dangerous. Follow instructions, be alert, and stay alive. Captors are emotionally disturbed and it is difficult to predict their response to a given situation.
Don’t speak unless spoken to and then only when necessary. Don’t talk down or attempt to rationalize with the captor.
Avoid appearing hostile.
Maintain eye contact with the captor at all times if possible, but do not stare.
Do not make quick or sudden moves. If you must go to the bathroom, need medications, or first aid, ask your captors.
Be observant and try to remember as many details about your captors as possible. In the event you are released or escape, the personal safety of others may depend on what you remember about the situation.
Displaying some fear may work to your advantage.
Be prepared for evasive action in the event entry by police is made. Often they will shout instructions. Follow them immediately.
Flu Pandemic/Infectious Disease
In the event of an influenza or infectious disease pandemic, colleges and universities will play an integral role in protecting the health and safety of students, employees and their families. East Georgia College's Pandemic and Infectious Disease Response Plan follows the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) framework specifically designed to assist colleges and universities to prepare for and respond to an influenza and infectious disease pandemic. The plan aligns college response with the World Health Organization (WHO) incident threat levels.
EGC Pandemic and Infectious Disease Coordinator: Dr. Jack H. Austin, Jr., Board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia will monitor CDC warnings, maintain official tally of reported and suspected cases, and establish protocol and homecare for pandemic and infectious disease cases on EGC campus including on-campus housing.
EGC Chief of Public Safety in coordination with EGC Student Health Clinic Medical practitioner will tally reported and suspected cases and maintain frequent contact with EGC Pandemic and Infectious Disease Coordinator Dr. Jack Austin, Emanuel County Health Department, 911 and USG Safety and Security.
EGC Infectious Disease Coordinator:
Dr. Jimmy Wedincamp (478) 289-2143
These steps may help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses such as the flu:
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw the tissue away immediately after use in a designated trash receptacle.
Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If you are not near water, use an alcohol-based (60-95%) hand cleaner.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. If you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
If you get the flu or suspect that you have the flu, stay home from work. This will help prevent others from catching your illness.
To avoid spreading germs, try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Communication During Outbreak
Employees should maintain contact with their immediate supervisors for essential information.
General information pertaining to college operations will be posted on the EGC website, broadcast on the local and regional radio and television stations.
Sick leave should be reported to Human Resources.
Refer students to Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services or Vice President for Academic Affairs for information on continuity of instruction. EGC will follow CDC recommendations which include restricting travel to and from affected domestic and international areas, recalling nonessential employees working in or near an affected area when an outbreak begins, and distributing health information to persons who are returning from affected areas.
Fire
All incidents of unintentional/non control burn fires will be reported to the Public Safety immediately whether Fire Department response is required or not. All department heads, supervisors, etc., will ensure that their employees are aware of the location of fire extinguishers and fire alarm pull boxes in their work areas. All employees shall be made aware of emergency evacuation routes for their work area, the location of fire exit windows, etc. Also, do not use elevators in the event of fire. In addition, the following procedures should be reviewed with employees.
If a fire is reported and confirmed activate the building fire alarm and contact Public Safety as soon as possible at 455-0125 or 289-2090 and call 911.
If a minor fire appears controllable, IMMEDIATELY, contact, or direct someone in the area to contact the Public Safety. Then promptly direct the charge of the fire extinguisher toward the base of the flame and sweep the extinguisher around the burning area.
On large fires that do not appear controllable, IMMEDIATELY, activate the building alarm and contact, or direct someone to contact Public Safety. Close all doors while exiting the building to reduce oxygen to the flames and slow the spread of fire. DO NOT LOCK DOORS!
Assist in the evacuation of the building. Smoke is the greatest danger in a fire, so be prepared to stay near the floor where the air will be less toxic.
If trapped on a second story or higher, hang an article of clothing out of the window to attract the attention of by-standers or emergency personnel. Anyone trapped in the room should remain close to the floor to avoid smoke.
During the evacuation, direct crowds away from fire hydrants, roadways, and clear sidewalks immediately adjacent to the building. Ask bystanders to assist in watching windows, doorways, etc., for persons that may be trapped inside. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESCUE! NOTIFY EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL ON THE SCENE.
Explosion, Aircraft Crash on or Near Campus
In the event an incident occurs involving the explosion or a downed aircraft on campus the following action will be taken:
Immediately take cover under tables, desks, and other objects which will give protection against falling glass or debris that may result from secondary explosions or facility damage.
Public Safety should be notified as soon as possible at 289-2090 or 455-0125 cell.
If necessary, or when directed to do so, activate the building fire alarm. CAUTION: THE BUILDING ALARM RINGS ONLY LOCALLY INSIDE THE BUILDING – YOU MUST REPORT THE EMERGENCY TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Assist the handicapped in exiting the building. Do not use the elevators in case of fire.
Once outside, move to a clear area that is at least 500 feet away from the affected area. Keep streets and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews. Know your assembly points.
If requested, assist emergency personnel as necessary.
Do not return to an affected area unless instructed to do so. Stay clear of the emergency area and/or affected buildings to reduce the chances of interference with responding emergency personnel.
A campus emergency Command Post may be set up near the disaster site. Keep clear of the Command Post unless you have official business.
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
BUILDING EVACUATION
Department heads are responsible for instructing their employees on the emergency evacuation routes for their areas. Evacuation routes should be posted in visible areas near exits, if possible. At the beginning of each semester, faculty should instruct students of the emergency evacuation route for their classroom room and designate an assembly point outside of the building.
All building evacuations will occur when an alarm sounds and/or upon notification by Public Safety, Connect Ed, Plant Operations staff or Building Representative.
When the building evacuation alarm is activated during an emergency, leave by the emergency evacuation route for the area in which you are located. If the exit is blocked use the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.
Assist the handicap in exiting the building. Do not use the elevators in case of fire and/or potential power loss.
Once outside, proceed to a clear area that is at least 500 feet away from affected building. Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrant areas and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel. Identify an assembly point for your group to congregate once outside.
DO NOT RETURN to an evacuated building unless instructed to do so by a College official.
IMPORTANT: After the evacuation, report to your designated assembly point. Remain in the designated assembly point until all personnel are accounted for or until directed to return to the building.
CAMPUS AREA EVACUATION
Evacuation of all or part of the campus grounds will be announced by Public Safety.
All persons are to immediately vacate the area in question and move to another part of campus as directed. Building Representatives are responsible for aiding handicap persons.
NOTE: Stay in the area designated until permission to return to the building is given.
Earthquake
During an earthquake, actual or caused by explosion, etc., remain calm and quickly follow the steps outlined below:
IF INDOORS, seek refuge in a doorway or under a desk or table. Stay away from glass windows, shelves and heavy equipment if possible.
IF OUTDOORS move quickly away from buildings, utility poles, and other structures. CAUTION: Always avoid power or utility lines as they may be energized.
If in an automobile, stop in the safest place available, preferably away from power lines and trees. Stop as quickly as safety permits, but stay in your vehicle for the shelter it offers.
After the initial shock, remain alert for after-shocks or subsequent explosions. Evaluate the situation and if emergency help is necessary, call Public Safety at 455-0125 or 289-2090.
Damaged facilities should be reported to Plant Operations at 289-2095. Note gas leaks and power lines create specific hazards.
If an emergency exists, and there is NO gas leak, activate the building alarm.
CAUTION: THE BUILDING ALARM RINGS LOCALLY INSIDE THE BUILDING YOU MUST REPORT THE EMERGENCY TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT 455-0125 or 289-2090.
Civil Disturbance or Demonstration
Most campus demonstrations such as marches, meetings, picketing and/or rallies will be peaceful and non-obstructive. Demonstrations will be conducted at the “Free Speech” areas located at the PE Building’s Front Entrance Grassed area OR at the Student Center’s Campus Green Entrance Grassed area. In the event the “Free Speech” area is not available, alternate locations will be identified by the Chief of Public Safety in consultation with the Director of Plant Operations. Demonstrations will not be disrupted unless one or more of the following conditions exist:
INTERFERENCE with normal College operations,
PREVENTION of access to offices, buildings, or other College facilities,
THREAT of physical harm to persons or damage to College grounds or facilities.
If any of these conditions exist, immediately contact Public Safety. Public Safety will notify the President depending on the nature of the demonstration; the appropriate procedures listed below should be followed:
1. Peaceful, Non-obstructive Demonstration
Generally demonstrations of this kind will not be interrupted. The demonstrations will not be obstructed or provoked and efforts should be made to continue normal College operations.
If demonstrators are asked to leave but refuse to leave by regular facility closing time(s):
Arrangements will be made by Public Safety to monitor the situation during non-business hours, OR,
Determination will be made to treat the violation of regular closing hours as a disruptive demonstration (see #2).
2. Non-violent, Disruptive Demonstrations
In the event that a demonstration blocks access to College facilities or interferes with the College operations:
Demonstrators will be asked to terminate the disruptive activity by the Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services or the President,
The Vice President for Student and Enrollment Services or President will have a photographer and/ or videographer with them to document the proceedings.
Key College personnel and student leaders may be asked to go to the areas to persuade the demonstrators to desist.
The Vice President of Student and Enrollment Services or President will go to the area and ask the demonstrators to leave or to discontinue the disruptive activities.
If the demonstrators persist in the disruptive activity, they will be advised that failure to discontinue within a determined length of time may result in disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion or possible intervention by Public Safety. Except in extreme emergencies, the President will be consulted before such disciplinary actions are taken.
Efforts should be made to secure positive identification, including photographs, of demonstrators in violation for later testimony.
Public Safety will be consulted to determine the need for an injunction of civil authorities.
If court injunction is obtained, the demonstrators will be so informed. Those demonstrators who refuse to comply will be warned of the intention to arrest.
3. Violent Disruptive Demonstrations
In the event that a violent demonstration, one in which injury to persons or property occurs or appears eminent, the President will be immediately notified.
a. During Regular Operational Hours
The Vice President for Student and Enrollment Services and necessary Public Safety personnel will be summoned to the scene,
Public Safety will ensure sufficient officers are present to contain the violent/disruptive demonstrators. Should an insufficient number of officers be available, assistance will be requested from the Swainsboro Police Department, and Emanuel County Sheriffs Office as needed.
b. After Regular Operational Hours
Public Safety should be immediately notified of the demonstration,
The President will be notified and determine the following actions to be taken:
Notify Emergency Response Committee members,
Determine if the Vice President for Student and Enrollment Services shall respond to the scene.
Public Safety will ensure sufficient officers are present to contain the violent/disruptive demonstrators. Should an insufficient number of officers be available, assistance will be requested from the Swainsboro Police Department, and Emanuel County Sheriffs Office as needed.
NOTE: The Chief of Public Safety or on-duty Security officer will respond to the incident without counsel from others if an immediate response is of paramount importance to the safety and security of persons and/or property.
NOTE: The Chief of Campus Security or on-duty Security officer will respond to the incident without counsel from others if an immediate response is of paramount importance to the safety and security of persons and/or property.
Chemical or Radiation Spill
Hazardous chemicals are utilized on campus in various locations. Also, trains, tractor trailers and other vehicles that may be traveling on or near the campus may have hazardous chemicals that could threaten the environment of the campus.
The following steps will be followed in the event of a chemical or radiation spill:
Any spillage of a hazardous chemical or radioactive material will be reported to Public Safety immediately.
When reporting, be specific about the material involved and approximate quantities. Public Safety will initiate the response of appropriate hazardous material response teams to effectively clean-up the spill.
The site should be evacuated immediately and sealed off to prevent further contamination of other areas. AT NO TIME SHOULD SOMEONE RE-ENTER AN AREA THAT HAS BEEN EVACUATED.
If the evacuation is required, the person on site should activate the building alarm and follow standard evacuation routes that do not cross the area where the spill is located.
Bomb Threat
In recent years, explosive devices have been detonated in various locations with and without warning. All staff and faculty are required to report any suspicious packages or objects found on campus to the Public Safety immediately. DO NOT HANDLE THE OBJECT. In addition, they are to report any bomb threats received via email, telephone or other means of communication.
Receipt of Bomb Threat – Anyone receiving a threat that a bomb is located on College property should attempt to obtain the following information:
When is the bomb going to explode?
Where is the bomb located? What area?
Why did you place the bomb?
What type of bomb is it?
What does it look like?
What is your name?
Normally the caller will not answer these questions, but may make comments. During this time, the person receiving the threat should attempt to listen for any background noises, accent of the caller, or any information that may be helpful.
Keep talking to the caller as long as possible and record the following information:
Time of call
Age and sex of caller
Speech pattern, accent, nationality, etc.,
Emotional state of caller
The number dialed by the caller,
Background noise.
Report the incident immediately to Public Safety, 455-0125 or 289-2090. If possible, have someone contact the Public Safety ASAP while you are on the phone.
Upon notification, the Public Safety will immediately notify the Chief of Public Safety.
A decision will be made as to whether the building or area will be evacuated.
Evacuation Ordered: Staff and faculty will assist in the evacuation of the building by ensuring that person(s) leave the area. Individuals evacuating the building shall move to a location that is approximately 1,500 feet away from any buildings. Generally, the parking areas at the farthest points from the buildings are the most acceptable.
Evacuation Not Ordered: In the event an evacuation is not ordered, a covert search may be conducted of the area. Employees will be asked to discreetly check their work areas for any suspicious packages or objects.
Bomb/Suspicious Package/Object Located: The Public Safety will order the immediate evacuation of the area and identify a telephone in the immediate area to establish an on-site communications center. Two-way radios will not be used within 1,500 feet of the suspected device! Communications Officers will notify Plant Operations personnel to cease use of radios. The Public Safety will call 911.The President will be immediately contacted.
Emergency Response
The links below contain information on the Emergency Response Procedures in place at East Georgia State College. If you have questions about these procedures, please contact Public Safety at (478) 289-2090.
Bomb Threat
Bomb Threat Report Form
Chemical or Radiation Spill
Civil Disturbance or Demonstration
Earthquake
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Explosion, Aircraft Crash on or Near Campus
Fire
Flu Pandemic/Infectious Disease
Hostage Situation
Severe Weather Emergency: Tornado, Severe Lightning Preparedness
The Senior Administrative Staff consists of director level employees, including division chairs, and department heads, and the administrators reporting to the President. The Senior Administrative Staff meets monthly and the meetings are chaired by the President. The purpose of the meeting is to share information about USG and institutional initiatives, institutional priorities, trainings, upcoming campus events, and department updates.
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