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She has grit and tenacity. She bravely faced major illness as a teen and is now taking on her education with the same fervor.  What is your occupation? I am a  college student, and as my parents put it... "That is your full-time job." What is your college major? My major is Anthropology. Most people ask what that is, so a brief definition that I always give is: A nthropology is the study of culture: past, present, and future. To me, the study of anthropology is the coolest thing to study, because it changes daily, you get to travel the world and meet new people, plus I love history and you learn A LOT of history! Why eCore? eCore became a really good path for me, because it allowed me to get extra classes and hours. I love to learn, and I am a veracious reader, so I feel like I will do well in this short session. Who is the biggest inspiration for your education? My biggest inspiration for education would actually be three people: My dad, my oldest brother J...

1. What is your occupation?  I work at a local power company, EPB, in Chattanooga, TN in the Field Services division.  I mainly focus on the fiber optic services like TV, Internet and phone service.  I troubleshoot problems that our fiber optics customers are having within their fiber network like TV signal issues, internet and phone issues.  2. What is your college major? My college major is Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leade rship.   I was originally going for a Bachelor of Business Administration at Dalton State College before the eMajor program was offered.  3. Why eMajor? I needed the eMajor program because I work full-time, and it is impossible to take more than 6 hours per semester face-to-face.   It was taking me forever to finish and it was going to take me at least another 2 years to finish.   I am so thankful that DSC is a part of the eMajor program because now I will graduate summ er after only being in this program ...

You are known as one of America's top debate coaches, and have led the University of West Georgia to multiple national championships. You were also consistently ranked as a top 10 debater nationally when you were in college. Briefly tell us how to win an argument.   You must first understand who you are trying to convince, determine what kinds of evidence they find persuasive, and what their most likely objections to your position are.  Most  Sunday  afternoons, you can usually find me  . . . i n the GA Dome, watching the Atlanta Falcons, Rise Up! What was the last movie that made you cry?  The Big Lebowski, when Donny dies. Describe the most interesting online student you ever had.  No one student stands out; rather, the composite profile of the non-traditional student always interests me. Their willingness to not only return to college, courageous in and of itself, but engage in online learning is something I admire and find...

David Bachman is one fascinating guy who grabs life by the horns and lives it to the fullest. He has lived in many different areas of Georgia, but has now settled in Midtown Atlanta. Believe it or not, David found out about eMajor from our USG eMajor Facebook page.  1. What is your occupation? I am a Ramp Control Coordinator at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. I coordinate the ground movement of 320-350 flights per shift on the world’s two busiest ramps. Yes, you could say that things get a little stressful at times. I work in a ramp control tower, which is located on top of the concourse in which passengers load their planes. During peak traffic times it is highly common to communicate with 20 or more aircraft. Ramp Control is a highly specialized profession that requires your full attention to ensure the safety of all passengers and the efficient movement of aircraft on the ramp areas. I am very fortunate to say that I look forward to my job every d...

Dr. Denise Bogart teaches POLS 4601 Public Personnel Administration for eMajor, and the Chief Human Resources Officer; Director of Human Resources and Employee Development at Valdosta State University. Why did you choose your field? Human Resources is a natural extension of wanting to assist employees as well as educating and professionally developing others towards fulfilling life-long learning opportunities. What did you want to be when you were growing up? A Veterinarian; a Teacher; a Biologist… What is the secret to a happy life? Staying positive and adaptable. Who in your life would you like to thank and for what? My mother and father for always being  there when I needed them and for giving the greatest  gift-unconditional love.   What do you think is the most important lesson you’ve learned in your life? Don’t cry over spilled milk. How would you like to be remembered? As someone who cared.   What was the worst job you ever had and why ...

 Drawing by Student of Dr. Miller Dr. Antoinette Miller is currently a Professor of Psychology at Clayton State University, and is a popular professor for the USG eCore online program .  Why did you choose your field? Initially, I was a Biology major (with a Neuroscience concentration) and as I got closer to graduation I realized I was more interested in humans than rats.  After I’d graduated with a degree in biology (and an additional degree in Classical Languages…no, really), switching to psychology (specifically physiological psychology) was an easy choice from there. Why did you chose teaching? I started teaching right after I defended my Masters in 1996, and realized after the first ROCKY semester (I stunk, really stunk bad) that I really enjoyed the interaction.  After graduating and then teaching part-time for another university, when we landed in Georgia I started looking for teaching positions, and happened to see the one I still hold in (of all pla...

Diane Wright is an assistant professor  of adult and career education at Valdosta State University and teaches eMajor online courses. Often sought out by her colleagues for her expertise in online teaching,  Dr. Wright contends that s tudying and teaching online takes more time than learning or teaching in the classroom. In spite of the challenges, Dr. Wright says, "the  main reason I teach online is for my students.  The majority of my students are taking online courses to meet their work or life schedules.  I have some students who are holding several part-time jobs so the only way they can take courses is online." One of the most challenging aspects of teaching through eMajor is videoconferencing.  " We use Wimba for our video conversation, but it still can’t replace the experience of face-to-face interaction," she says.  "Students who like a quick exchange of ideas typically like a classroom environment.  On the other hand, students w...

One of the best kept secrets in much of Georgia is the dual enrollment program which allows high school students to take college courses and also receive high school credit simultaneously. eCore, the University System of Georgia's online core curriculum, offers several fully-online core courses through nine USG institutions . High school students who take dual enrollment courses often start college with a year or more of college already completed, and save money because Georgia's ACCEL program covers most or all the tuition. Furthermore, the courses taken do not count towards the 129 hours covered by Georgia's HOPE program. Last Friday, Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 131, which will provide even more incentives for high school students to participate. The legislation, which goes into affect July 1, will give bonus points to a student's GPA and count towards the "rigorous coursework" that the HOPE scholarship requires. "These partnership...

1. What is your occupation? Full-time Mom and Student 2. What is your college major? Biology 3. Why eCore? I chose eCore because I was pregnant with my son and wanted to continue going to school while  p regnant and be able to still attend without going and reporting to a professor, since I was due d uring the fall semester. 4. Who is the biggest inspiration for your education?  My parents were the biggest inspiration for my education. They passed away a year after one another while I was still in high school. My dad passed 2009 (junior year) and my mom passed 2010 (senior year). Neither of them were able to see me graduate, but as I was growing up I always told them "I am going to become a dentist." I believe they will be really proud of me and that this is what my parents would love to see me doing...going to school to achieve my goal and graduating high school and college. Presently, my children also give me the strength not to give up...