Lithia Springs High School has always held a special place in the heart of Jessica Ainsworth, a University of West Georgia alumna and current Ed.D. student. Her father worked at Lithia Springs as an at-risk teacher for 14 years. However, when she had to return to write a school improvement grant, she faced a challenge.
“I didn’t want to go to Lithia because I didn’t think I could make a difference,” Jessica shared. “But what I found at Lithia was a staff and student body that can be characterized by perseverance.” Read more ...
More than 30 incoming freshmen got a sneak peek at college life during this year’s installment of the University of West Georgia Institutional STEM Excellence (UWise) Summer Scholars Academy, which ran from June 29- July 24. The students—all interested in STEM disciplines such as science, technology, engineering, and math—were able to live on campus and attend college classes while earning six college credits.
“You’re now a full-fledged member of the Wolfpack,” UWG President Kyle Marrero announced to the students at the closing ceremony before leading them in a group howl. “You have finished your first step. It’s only about four weeks until you start classes in the fall, so rest up.” Read more ...
University of West Georgia President Kyle Marrero and several UWG representatives recently traveled to Chongqing, China to sign an updated study abroad agreement with Southwest University (SWU).
“In today's global environment, it's critical that our students have opportunities to interact with and learn about the cultures, economies, and concerns of people in other nations,” said Dr. Marrero. “Strategic partnerships such as those cultivated during our trip to China strengthen and provide students a broader view and experience of the world in which we live.” Read more ...
Every summer since 2000, the University of West Georgia teams up with the Carroll County Sertoma Club and the Comprehensive Community Clinic at UWG to hold the Sertoma Fantasy Baseball Camp at Cole Field. The camp provides children from the Carrollton community the opportunity to play baseball in a safe environment alongside UWG coaches, players, and speech-language professionals at UWG.
The Comprehensive Community Clinic (CCC) began two years ago when the College of Education combined all the clinics across campus and brought them together as a comprehensive educational training facility. The CCC offers speech-language evaluation and therapy, literacy tutoring, math tutoring, and private and family counseling services. Read more ...
Throughout its 109-year history, the University of West Georgia has been committed to the success and well being of the West Georgia community through significant economic, educational, social, and cultural contributions. One of the essential benefits UWG offers is providing therapeutic programs for young people. Parents of at-risk teens looking for an alternative to traditional behavior modification and treatment programs can receive assistance through the mentoring efforts of the students and faculty of UWG through the SPARK program.
Dr. Thomas Peterson, a professor in UWG’s College of Education, works with the Carroll and Coweta County Juvenile court systems to offer a unique mentoring approach that focuses on forming deep connections over behavioral modification strategies. Read more ...
Many kids spend their summers behind closed doors, glued to their shiny screens and poking fingers at their phones. The University of West Georgia’s Department of Continuing Education invites kids to join a holistic, fun learning environment through various summer camp programs.
UWG summer camps offer something for everybody, from general science to insects to arts and film, and more. Through these vital programs, children not only cultivate meaningful relationships with others who have similar interests, but they also receive an early glimpse at collegiate life that could create a genuine hunger for life long learning. Read more ...
The Gamma Zeta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) hosted an initiation ceremony at the University of West Georgia for its newest members. Eligibility for membership is exclusive and is only extended to those students who meet minimum requirements, such as having a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better on a scale of 4.0 and according to the CIS bylaws “are deemed promising for endorsement as a professional counselor whose ethical judgment and behavior will be exemplary.”
These students were recognized by and are now affiliated with one of the largest counseling organizations in the world. Read more ...
While the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks were practicing for Super Bowl XLIX in Phoenix, student athletes were attending NFL Prep’s Sports Career Expo for a full day of workshops to learn about career building and life skills. UWG’s Dr. Markesha Henderson, assistant professor of sport management and program coordinator in the Department of Leadership and Instruction, College of Education, was there to lend a hand as a research and assessment advisor.
Produced in conjunction with Why Not Sports, the Sports Career Expo is a national campaign that enlists professionals from all aspects of the industry to inform, educate, and enlighten student athletes on career opportunities in professional sports. Read more ...
What do NASA and NASCAR have in common? Plenty. Just ask Audrey Quartey-Lynch and Martina Smith, two students from the University of West Georgia’s UTeach program who recently led workshops at NASA’s Rockets 2 Racecars (R2R) event at Atlanta Motor Speedway in March. R2R is an event in collaboration with Jimmie Johnson Racing where science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) converge to teach the parallels between aerospace and racing science.
“NASCAR is the most attended sport; think Super Bowl every single weekend,” said Dr. Lester Morales, NASA–Kennedy Space Center education professional development specialist. “It is the only sport where you get to see engineering in action during the competition. The aerodynamics that creates lift for airplanes are identical yet opposite of the aerodynamics used to create down force on racecars. The wing, turned upside down, becomes a spoiler.” Read more ...
A recent $25,000 donation from Walmart is supporting a new program to reach out to high school and middle school educators hosted by the Center for Economic Education (CEE) – a cooperative venture of the Richards College of Business and the College of Education at the University of West Georgia (UWG).
The workshops held throughout Georgia allow teachers to learn more about a new virtual tool called “Econmentor.” The Econmentor website will assist teachers and offer them access to instructional materials, like AP economics course outlines, study tools, and learning games – like the Stock Market Game – to engage students. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia placed 13th in the nation for online graduate education in reading instruction according to the 2015 ranking of online programs by TheBestSchools.org. The placement is based on factors such as academic excellence, course offerings, faculty strengths, and reputation, including reputation for online degree programs.
“The College of Education is very pleased with our national ranking, which compares us against thousands of programs across the country,” said Dean of the College of Education Dr. Dianne Hoff. “This ranking clearly reflects our commitment to offering high-quality, online programs that are rigorous, contemporary, and relevant.” Read more ...
The University of West Georgia placed 75th in the nation for online graduate education programs according to the 2015 ranking of online programs by U.S. News and World Report. The placement is based on factors such as accreditation, admissions selectivity, and academic and career support services offered to students.
“The number of online programs nationwide, especially in education, has exploded over the last decade,” said Dean of the College of Education Dr. Dianne Hoff. “For the College of Education to rank in the top 75 in the nation is truly a distinction and honor. We continue to put resources toward ensuring that our online programs are rigorous, innovative, and forward-looking.” Read more ...
Alan November was the featured guest speaker for the Dag Folger Speaker Series Critical Topics in Education on at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts. Alan is a renowned professor, speaker, and is the author of the book Who Owns the Learning: Preparing Students for Success in the Digital Age.
The process for selecting a speaker to present to future educators was done with a nod to the digital age itself. The Dean of the College of Education, Dr. Dianne Hoff, explained that a committee watched presentations of over 35 potential speakers on YouTube and easily decided on Alan. Read more ...
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