In March, the United States Congress passed a budget that included $5 million for a federal OER grant program. Since March, news on the program had been scarce as details were being worked out, but this past week the Department of Education announced a Call for Peer Reviewers for the first round of the grant program.
Recent MGA graduate Brooke Jordan, the first in her family to finish college, will begin a teaching career this fall.
Dr. Rebecca Nees played a key role in the development of MGA’s new sociology minor and is teaching in the University’s inaugural Summer Scholars program. Learn
Jordan Rigdon, who is graduating with a B.S. in early childhood special education, is MGA’s 2018 Academic Recognition Day Scholar.
With two of his #MGA professors, senior psychology major Anthony Cleator has co-authored several scholarly articles that will be published in research journals.
The Department of Teacher Education and Social Work, for the Public Service program will be sponsoring a Public Service Internship Ceremony at 6:00 pm, Monday, April 30th, 2018 in the Foundation Boardroom in the Student Life Center on the Macon campus.
During this event, the Placement Supervisors, as well the students will be honored with certificates and a catered dinner.
Assistant Professor of Social Dr. Kiana Battle received Faculty Development Funds for the Spring 2018 semester. She had the opportunity to present at the 29th National Youth -At-Risk Conference in Savannah Georgia this month. She also submitted this information to the Teacher Education and Social Work Department.
NEW CAREER SERVICES hosts the ALL MAJORS SPRING CAREER FAIR
March 20 All Majors Career Fair Macon campus, SLC Lobby 10:00am-1:00pm
Join us in the SLC Lobby on the Macon campus where there will be over 40 employers looking to recruit for full/part-time jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities, and more! This event is open to students, graduates, and community members alike. Professional attire required; resumes strongly encouraged. For more information visit www.mga.edu/cs. Do you know an employer who would like to recruit at this event? Encourage them to register by calling Career Services at 478-471-2714.
Everything you wanted to know about OERs but were afraid to ask: From Ground Zero to Implementation and Beyond
Are you thinking of utilizing open education resources (OERs), in lieu of a textbook? Do you want more information of how to start the process? Are you wondering about the benefits and barriers? If you answered yes, this interactive presentation is for you. Participants will discuss redesigning a course using OERs, examine benefits and barriers, and review student and faculty feedback about the pros and cons.
The Middle Georgia State University Foundation is pleased to present the Fourth Annual Knights Golf Tournament!
All golfers receive a tournament gift and a swag bag with golfing accessories. Participants are invited to join us for lunch and a reception following the tournament.
For the winning teams, prize packages will be awarded with a combined value of $3,000. Throughout the day there will be additional on-course games for prize money.