6.1: In the past year, GSC has worked with four public school systems in our area to facilitate dual enrollment. The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Director of Admissions, and the Director of Financial Aid are the primary contacts with the schools systems, but the President, Deans, Department Heads, and staff members in several offices have also been instrumental in making the program work well for students.
1. Pike County High School: Planned the bussing of students accepted into the Accel program to the GSC campus. The high school provides transportation at specific days and times, and we schedule needed classes and reserve seats. We also work with the school personnel to promote dual credit with students and parents.
2. Jackson High School (Butts County): Beginning fall 2014, our partnership has followed the approach developed with Pike County.
3. Mary Persons High School (Monroe County): In 2013-2014, GSC offered classes for students in the Accel program at the Monroe County Education Center. Beginning fall 2014, the partnership has followed the Pike County approach.
In addition, GSC
- Participated in the steering committee for a regional college and career academy involving Griffin-Spalding Schools, Pike County Schools, Butts County Schools, Southern Crescent Technical College and the University of Georgia (Griffin campus). The Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs now represents GSC on the Board of Directors for the Griffin Region College and Career Academy. The GRCCA opens its doors in August 2016.
- Participates in the Academy for Advanced Studies, the college and career academy in Henry County. Henry County Schools, Southern Crescent Technical College, and Clayton State University are partners. GSC offers on site evening and day classes that are available to students in the dual-credit program. The Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs represents GSC on the Board of Directors for the Academy.
- Participates in the Lamar County College and Career Academy. Lamar County Schools and Southern Crescent Technical College are partners. The Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs represents GSC on the Board of Directors for the LCCCA and on the Lamar County Schools Strategic Planning Postsecondary/Career Academy.
- Has continued to refine academic advising and general assistance to dual credit students.
- Has developed, this summer, improved procedures for Move On When Ready students. Enhancing advising and course registration practices, along with developing an in-house textbook loan program, has facilitated college learning at almost no cost to dual-enrollment students.
