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Dr. Jack Waskey is a favorite of eCore students because of his incredible depth of knowledge and research, dry wit, and no-nonsense approach to helping students succeed. Q. What do you teach? I am a Professor of Social Science at Dalton State, where I teach American government, Introduction to Philosophy, Logic, and World Religions. My other job is writing professionally, usually for encyclopedias. I have retired recently from my ministry job as pastor of a Presbyterian church. I am now Pastor Emeritus, but do preach or engage in other ministry from time to time. Q. What do you see as the differences in teaching face-to-face classes and online? Surprisingly what may be the biggest difference for me is that online students seem to “talk” more than students do in class. I get to know them better. So we share more about government and other matters as they arise. It is also easier to give students personal attention to their writing and discussions than it is in a face-to-face c...

What is your occupation? Full time student and also work part time.  What is your college major?      Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Public Administration. How did you come about choosing this major?   I was looking for something that I enjoyed doing and wanted to change majors.  What career path do you want to take upon graduation?   Where ever the Lord sends my fiancé and I for him to go to dental school (he will be my husband by this point), is where I’ll look for a job. I’m hoping to work for a great organization using my degree.  Why eMajor?   Online classes work best for me. You are in control of when you do you work, but also know that you have to be organized and disciplined to do your work and get it turned in on time. Who is the biggest inspiration for your education?   My parents are my biggest inspiration. They told me when I was little,” the sky's the limit.” I have had that...