Quote of the month: “Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
WELCOME
Augusta
OCTOBER
2013
The faculty, staff and students of EGSC Augusta are up and running
and looking forward to a spectacular semester. Many are still amazed
at how fast the college has come together and many are also looking
forward to our growth in the CSRA. We are now fully staffed with
a tutor (Dr. Elizabeth Henry), administrative assistant (Ms. Charlene
Blankenship), assistant director of student affairs (Nick Kelch) and our
Director (Dr. Jeff Edgens). Our total enrollment for our opening
semester was 100 students. Though it came with many challenges, our
first semester was overall a success and it is much thanks to all of the
EGSC family, as well as the helpful staff at Georgia Regents University.
We are now planning for our upcoming Spring semester.
We are hosting our next orientation on Thursday, December 19th.
Spring classes start on Monday, January 6th. If you are interested in
learning more about our campus, you may visit our webpage at
www.ega.edu/augusta. Also, “like” us on facebook at
www.facebook.com/EastGeorgiaStateCollegeAugusta. If you are
interested in a campus tour or would like to sit down and discuss
how we may satisfy your educational needs, please give us a call at
706.729.2246. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Great
GreenJacket
Turnout!
DR. JEFF EDGENS,
DIRECTOR
www.ega.edu/augusta
jedgens@ega.edu
Office: 706-729-2127
Admissions: 478-289-2017
Over 3,100 GreenJackets fans in
attendance. We had baseball hat
giveaways, 9 public address
announcements and best of all
student Hunter Thompson threw
out the first pitch. Great night.
Thank you to our EGSC faculty
and staff who attended or worked
the booth. Awesome group of
people!
A
C
E
Academic Center for Excellence
The Academic Center for Excellence
(ACE) is the primary academic
support service for students at East
Georgia State College-Augusta.
EGSC Augusta student, Hunter Thompson,
receives encouraging words from Dr. Edgens
before he throws the first pitch to start the
Augusta Green Jackets game.
Great day at the
Augusta Market.
Individual Tutoring
To schedule an appointment,
Email the tutor at
ehenry@ega.edu
*Professor Nail will be visiting from the main campus!
We gave away dozens of ballcaps
and over 300 market bags. We also
had a lot of visitors at the table.
Thanks to everyone for the support.
Walk-in Tutoring
Monday-Thursday, noon to 4:00 pm
Elizabeth Henry, Ph.D.
Academic Advisor/Tutor
The ACE is dedicated to fostering
academic excellence and promoting
academic and personal success.
We assist students in transitioning to
college; navigating the academic
terrain; creating networks of resources;
and achieving academic, personal
and professional goals. Through various services, including individualized
tutoring and advisement, study groups,
and review sessions, we support
students in mathematics, writing, the
social sciences, humanities, biological
sciences, and study strategies.
ACE Procedures:
1. Sign in and out on the computer.
2. Turn in your GRU ID to Dr. Henry.
3. Return all materials and log off the computer.
4. View your goals/action plan in DegreeWorks Notes.
5. Follow-up on referrals.
ACE Hours:
Study Hall
Monday-Thursday, 10:00 am to noon
Individual Advising
Sign up for an appointment during you EGAC 1100 Student Success course this week!
Faculty Tutoring
English Only-Monday &
Wednesday, 8:00 am to 9:30 am
*Email Professor Blount at
lvblount@ega.edu
Math Only-Tuesday &
Thursday, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
*Email Professor Veldboom at
bveldboom@ega.edu
Math Only-Friday, noon to 3:30 pm
*Professor Nail will be visiting
from the main campus!
Interview With Linden “Lindy” Blount:
Q Where are you from?
A Augusta, GA/graduated from Lakeside
High/ASU Grad
Q What degree(s) have you earned and from where?
A BA Degree in English Lit and BS in Biology, MA in
Southern Lit from UGA.
Q How long have you been teaching?
A 4 years all at ASU and now EGSC-A
Q What do you love most about your job?
A I love that it’s not a “job”. It’s better than a real
job to me. I enjoy interacting with students and having
thoughtful discussions about writing. I love being in
the classroom and being able to connect with students.
I think students connect well with me, maybe because I
build camaraderie with the students and it makes me a
more approachable teacher. Students tell me that they
like my style of teaching.
Q If you could change anything in the world, what
would it be?
A The way people interpret the second amendment.
Q If you were any grocery aisle in your favorite
supermarket, which aisle would you be?
A I would be the frozen food section that has the
ethnic foods b/c (indian, mexican italian) b/c I am always
trying to become more culturally diverse and aware.
Q What are some of your hobbies?
A I am an avid tennis player (played at ASU for 4
Favorite Food: CANDY! Any mexican food
years). I made all conference and played the number one
position three out of the four years while at ASU. I was
also all conference one of those years. I love watching
GA football and Falcon Football.
Favorite Sports Teams: Falcons and Bulldogs and Braves
Q
A Well, I recently got married in May. I met my wife
What do you want to provide about yourself
personally?
in Athens, GA while earning my master’s degree. We’ve
just bought our first home. I have three siblings, one is at
GRU (PA School), one in law school in CA and one that
works in Alpharetta, GA at her church.
TUITION
Favorite restaurant: El Alazan in Evans, GA
Random Fact: Met Adam Scott (2013 Master’s winner)
at the Augusta Mall
Pets: 2 dogs (miniature schnauzer named Otis and a bird
dog: Coey)
Favorite Quote: Theodor Geisel-You can get help from
teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by
yourself, sitting alone in a room.
Let Us HELP YOU!
Research Universities$3,641
Regional and State Universities $2,346
Semester tution,
EGSC
$1,388
Source: www.usg.edu
Reading Only-Monday 11:00 am to noon & Wednesday 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - *Email Professor Cook at srcook@ega.edu
Q&A
new students,
Fall 2012
EGSC’s affordability allows many students to receive an
excellent degree without incurring student loan debt.