Perimeter Post
August-September 2017
Perimeter Post
Perimeter College Faculty and Staff
August – September 2017
Instructional Techs: We're More Than iCollege
Another professor emailed a query. A student insisted he had submitted a quiz online. But the work was nowhere to be found. Could she locate the lost quiz?
Both are questions Greene-Harris and her college-wide instructional technology colleagues have tackled over the years for iCollege users at Georgia State University’s Perimeter College.
The IT team resolved the deleted grades and lost quiz issues, after a little forensic detective work, she said. But troubleshooting work for iCollege is only a part of their scope, said Greene-Harris.
“We’re iCollege support—but so much more,” she said. “We all have advanced degrees in our areas, and faculty can rely on us for design consultation and training.”
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Notes From The Vice Provost
To those faculty and staff who were fortunate enough to take some time away this summer, I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable time. To those who did not manage to get away, I hope you have plans to earn some well earned rest in the near future. The start of the fall semester is almost upon us and as we move into that exciting time when new fresh faces arrive on our campuses and other familiar faces return I wanted to give you some updates on happenings at our five locations.
Notes From The Vice Provost
To those faculty and staff who were fortunate enough to take some time away this summer, I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable time. To those who did not manage to get away, I hope you have plans to earn some well earned rest in the near future. The start of the fall semester is almost upon us and as we move into that exciting time when new fresh faces arrive on our campuses and other familiar faces return I wanted to give you some updates on happenings at our five locations.
Faculty & Staff Kudos
Guest Column: Katherine Perry
Faculty & Staff Kudos
The Georgia Renaissance Fair’s Peacock Tea Room and chef owner Randy Sheppard, IT, was featured in the website http://destinationtea.com/destination-tea-the-peacock-tea-room/
Dr. Joe Bagley’s book, “The Politics of White Rights: Race, Justice, and Integrating Alabama’s Schools” was accepted for publication with University of Georgia Press. Bagley teaches history at Newton Campus.
Dr. Deborah Manson was installed as president-elect of the Georgia Association for Developmental Education. Manson is an associate professor of English on the Newton Campus.
Dr. Katherine Perry’s book, “Long Alabama Summer,” was published by Finishing Line Press. Perry teaches English on the Decatur Campus and is the co-founder of the college’s Prison Education Project with Dr. Andrew Rogers.
The textbook, “Sustainability and the City: Urban Poetics and Politics” was edited by Dr. Lauren Curtright and Dr. Doris Bremm. Curtright teaches Honors English on the Decatur Campus and Bremm works in Bonn, Germany.
Amanda Boone, Carissa Gray and Deborah Byrd presented at the Two-Year College Association Southeast Conference in Charleston in February. Their presentation was about the collaboration between Georgia State’s Perimeter College, the Atlanta Campus and New York University as co-hosts for the National Playwrights Video Conference. The playwrights video conference aired simultaneously on all six Georgia State campuses, allowing students to have a conversation with Pulitzer-Prize winning playwright, David Lindsay-Abaire, author of “Rabbit Hole,” and “Shrek.” Boone is an English instructor; Gray is an associate professor of English and Byrd is an assistant professor of English; all teach on the Newton Campus.
Guest Column
Why I Teach In Prison
Incarcerated people, for the most part, are people for whom education is out of reach. What I offer them, as a university professor, is a different path: a way to look at the world with a new lens. They are easily the best students I have ever had. They listen, do the work and eagerly anticipate the next week when I will talk about something new.
I’ve continued to teach in prisons since 2004, and this is not a simple thing to do. I must be trained, have my background checked and dress carefully so I won’t be confused with staff. Each time I enter, I remove my shoes, turn out my pockets and subject my body and school books to pat downs, X-rays and scanners. I pass through an entry gate and thick metal bars that clang together in a stomach-wrenching sound that still makes me jump. Depending on the facility, I may have to walk past dorms or through the yard or even past the chow hall or factory to get to the classroom. I get to see sights that most Americans never witness: the lives of the people we have chosen to lock away and forget. It is one of the hardest parts of what I do and one of the things I most appreciate. It reminds me to be grateful for the life I have.
Human Resources Corner
Benefits website introduced
OneUSG Connect is the new way for University System of Georgia employees to receive benefits information.
There are two easy ways to reach the OneUSG Connect – Benefits website:
From work: You have easy, secure access to the OneUSG Connect – Benefits website. You will use your campus ID and password to log in.
Go to: http://www.gsu.edu
- SelectFaculty and Staff
- Click onOneUSG Connect (this will direct you to the USG Faculty & Staff Portal)
- On the USG Faculty & Staff Portal, Under MANAGE MY BENEFITS
- Click on Single Sign On
- Enter your campus ID and Password
Watch the video: Georgia State University: Introduction to OneUSG Connect – Benefits to find detailed instructions on how to access and navigate the OneUSG Connect – Benefits website.
From your personal computer, tablet or smartphone: You also can access OneUSG Connect – Benefits via the Manage My Benefits links in the new USG Faculty and Staff portal at http://OneUSGConnect.usg.edu.
During your first visit to the new OneUSG Connect – Benefits website, please:
- Review and confirm your contact information, dependents and beneficiaries.
- Explore the resources and features, since they will help you understand and make the most of your USG benefits.
You can reach the OneUSG Connect – Benefits Call Center toll-free by calling 1-844-587-4236.
ICYDK (In Case You Didn't Know)
GPC Reads, Perimeter College’s previous college-wide reading program, is being rebranded, “Perimeter’s Big Read,” and will join the Atlanta Campus First-Year Book program to bring relevant programming about the chosen book (and possibly, an author) to our campuses and students. The book, “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption,” by Bryan Stevenson will be featured for the 2017-18 academic year. Faculty who want to teach the book can obtain copies from Dr. Mary Helen O’Connor’s office on Clarkston, and a panel, film, and performance are planned for the fall. Katherine Crowther is among faculty who have taught the book in the past—she has a curriculum guide. Campus book clubs are also forming for students, faculty and staff, and the film, “Released” will be shown at Clarkston, Decatur Dunwoody campuses Sept. 12-14.For information, contact O’Connor .
The Georgia State University Multicultural Center is expanding its cultural and educational programming initiatives to Perimeter College. The Perimeter Multicultural Center office is in Building CN, Clarkston Campus, Student Life Center (Suite 1400). The office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Staff support is provided by Tonya Cook, MS-HRD, CLC, who is a program specialist. For more information, call 678-891-3625 or go to multicultural.gsu.edu.
Felicia Shanklin, with University Career Services has offices at the Decatur and Newton campuses, is available to help with student resumes and career questions. Her office number is 678-891-2408, and her email is [email protected]