Posted on Friday, February 04, 2022
There was a great deal of excitement when Education students returned to campus for Spring semester and were able to hold classes in the program’s new home at West Side.
Renovations to the space include new floors, fresh paint, colorful murals on the walls, new furniture and new technology, including smart boards on the walls.
After years on the ground floor of Hawkes Hall, the faculty and students are thrilled.
“There is so much more light and space,” said Dilyn Harrington ’22. “And we have room to move around.”
That additional space is crucial, said Dr. Gretta Milam, Education Chair.
“The new furniture will be modular and will allow us to make different configurations, depending on what the students are doing that day,” she said. “There will be so many opportunities for collaboration and room to implement the instruction techniques the students will need in their actual classrooms.”
Dr. Milam said the West Side location is perfect for the program.
“It’s great that they are learning in a space that actually was once a school, so they get the sense of what it will be like working in a real classroom.”
In addition, Education faculty have been working closely with the Troup County School System to coordinate efforts.
“They have been such a valuable resource for us,” she said. “We are teaming up to ensure our students are learning on equipment that is compatible with what is actually being used in local classrooms.”
The new space also will be good for Education’s graduate programs – Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction and Tier 1 Certification.
“All the graduate courses will be going hybrid with online classes and a few Saturday seminars held on campus,” she said. “We usually don’t have classes on Friday, so that frees up the space for weekend events, such as those seminars.
“It’s a perfect place. It’s easy to find, and there is parking right outside the door, making is so convenient.”
Dr. Milam believes the new space will be attractive to prospective Education students.
“There is such a horrible teacher shortage, not only in the state, but also around the country,” she said. “We are committed to providing excellent educators to meet those needs.”
The program recently received an exemplary score from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission that measures how effective a program is in preparing people to become teachers.
“It was wonderful to have our work sanctioned by such a respected group,” she said. “We get glowing reports all the time from area schools about how well our teachers are performing in the classroom. Our hope is that the West Side facility will attract more Education students to LaGrange College.”
LaGrange College and Point University have signed an agreement to provide educational opportunities to nursing students with the goal of producing more nurses and medical professionals in Troup County. The articulation agreement will give Point students who wish to pursue careers in nursing the opportunity to transfer course credits to LaGrange upon their acceptance into LC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. “I’m excited about this agreement and future agreements that we can have with Point University to better serve our community and our students,” said LaGrange President Susanna Baxter. “There is such a shortage of nurses, and if we can do something to partner together to infuse more nurses into Troup County and the surrounding area, then it’s a job well done.”
Mattiline Render, a Black Olympian from Moreland, Georgia, will present the Black History Month keynote address at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at Callaway Auditorium. She was an American sprinter who ran for Tennessee State University, Temple State University and New York Police Athletic League. In 1971 she won a gold medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the Pan American Games and set a world record in the 4 x 110 m relay. The year after, she competed in the 100 m and 4 × 100 m events at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich and placed fourth in the relay.
The Black Student Union will host its first-ever talent show at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at Callaway Auditorium. The group hopes to spotlight talent of any kind, said Dr. Justin Mueller, Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and BSU’s advisor. “If you enjoy singing, dancing, music, telling jokes or arts and crafts, then we believe this is the space for you,” he said. “There will be a grand prize of two $100 gift cards.” Students interested in performing should visit here. The last day to sign up is Feb. 10. A member of BSU will contact each student who registers to give more information. For more information, contact Anna Robinson at arobins6@kongtiao11.com
A Career Opportunity Fair will be held at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday on the library plaza. Representative from the Troup County School System will be on hand to answer questions.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority will hold an informational meeting at 7:20 p.m. tonight (Friday) in the Bailey Room. RSVP by texting 706-302-3647.
Therapy dogs are returning to Lewis Library from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday.
Check LC Connect for Virtual CE events and instructions. For in-person events, all COVID guidelines apply.
TUESDAY
Thanking Our Scholarship Donors
11:15 a.m., Corn Auditorium in Lewis Library
Pathway to Medical School Information Session
11 a.m., Bailey Room in Smith Hall
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
Billie Jean King movie, 11:30 a.m., Corn Auditorium in Lewis Library
THURSDAY
Open Discussion Forum: Courageous Talks
6 p.m., Online
Men’s Basketball
The Panthers (10-9, 5-1 USA South) swept USA South games last weekend in Mariotti Gym. Zac Hill had a career 22 points in Saturday’s 85-66 win over Berea. On Sunday, Bershard Edwards’ game-high 23 points led LC’s 102-67 victory against Brevard.
Women’s Basketball
The Panthers (11-8, 6-4 USA South) lost 70-65 at Maryville on Tuesday. Gracie Brunel and Jalaya Lewis had 16 points each to lead LC.
Men’s Lacrosse
The Panthers open the 2022 season Saturday at Birmingham-Southern. Game time is 2 p.m.
Calendar
(Please note that schedules may change due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check www.lagrangepanthers.com to confirm.)
Saturday
Women’s Basketball vs. Maryville (Senior Day), 2 p.m., Mariotti Gym
Men’s Basketball vs. Covenant (Senior Day), 4 p.m., Mariotti Gym
Men’s Lacrosse at Birmingham-Southern, 2 p.m., Birmingham, Ala.
Sunday
Women’s Basketball vs Berea, 2 p.m., Mariotti Gym
Tuesday
Men’s Lacrosse vs. Berry, 7 p.m., Panther Field
Men’s Basketball at Huntingdon, 8:30 p.m., Montgomery, Ala.
Wednesday
Women’s Basketball vs. Piedmont, 6 p.m., Mariotti Gym
LaGrange College continues its run as an outstanding college in annual rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. The institution was rated in the top 10 among 93 Regional Colleges in the South, the only Georgia college in the category’s top 20.
Point University and LaGrange College sign transfer agreement – LaGrange Daily News, Jan. 29, 2022
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