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60 Seconds with eMajor Instructor and Online Learning Rockstar, Dr. Sarah Kuck

Dr. Sarah Kuck is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Darton State College, and was just recognized as the 2016 Regents Online Teacher of the Year. She has taught online courses for 10 years, and has has been an instructor with eMajor since Darton joined the collaborative program. This semester, she joins eMajor as the Academic Chair/Program Lead for the BS in Organizational Leadership and BS in Criminal Justice degrees. Take a minute to get to know a little more about our newest addition, Dr. Kuck. Where did you complete your degree(s)?  Georgia State University, Troy State University, and Valdosta State University What is your field of expertise and what drew you to it? Public Administration - I like political science and public administration is the most pragmatic in the field of study. Why did you choose to become a college instructor?  I love students. What do you like most about teaching online?  Online education allows students that normally woul

Meet FVSU eMajor Student JaShondra Kenney

JaShondra Kenney, 30 Fort Valley State University Major: Organizational Leadership Expected Graduation: May 2016 Why is completing your degree important to you? It is important to me because it was always one of my biggest dreams to get my Bachelor's degree. Not from just any institution but from Fort Valley State University. My dream was put on hold after I had my son in 2008 and was no longer able to physically attend classes on the FVSU campus. This degree is important for my growth as well as the growth of my children. I want them to understand that even when life throws you curve balls, you can still dodge them and win the game. What are your career goals? I plan to start Grad school in about 6 months and get my Master's in Human Resources. From there, I plan to move up with the company I currently work for. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?  Growing up, I wanted to be a psychologist because I loved helping people with their problems. Wh

5 Reasons to Take Online Classes this Summer

As those in the south can tell from the layer of yellow dust coating every outside surface, spring is in the air. And that means summer is just around the corner. For traditional college students, summer means a break from late-night studying, a time to travel or maybe make some extra money at a part-time (or even full-time) job. However, there are many benefits for those who choose to continue taking classes during the summer; and with online classes, you may even be able to have a little fun while you’re at it! Here are just a few reasons you should consider taking an online class this summer. You can shorten your time to graduation. Why restrict yourself to taking the traditional 10 classes per year (5 in the Fall and 5 in the Spring)? Taking 1-2 extra classes each summ er, along with a regular full load in the Fall and Spring semesters, means you can meet your graduation requirements sooner - sometimes by a full semester. You can take fewer classes in Fall and