Additional Programs and Services

Office of International Programs and Services
Study Abroad and Exchange Programs
Intercultural Educational Programs
Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE)
Georgia Southern University Online Degrees
Graduate Degree Program Directors/Coordinators

Office of International Programs and Services

Interim Director: Mrs. Krisitn R. Kasting-Karam
Statesboro Campus:
Veazey Hall 2020
P.O. Box 8106
Phone: (912) 478-0332

Armstrong Campus:
Gamble Hall 110
Phone: (912) 344-3128
academics.georgiasouthern.edu/international/

The Office of International Programs & Services (OIPS) is responsible for the strategic execution of Georgia Southern’s internationalization process and provides oversight for the international activities of the campus. The OIPS aims to create a global awareness on campus and within the community. To prepare students with the global knowledge, attitudes and skills that will enable them to function as citizens of the world. We aim to infuse a global dimension throughout the University’s teaching, research, and service activities, and improve the breadth and depth of Georgia Southern’s global reach and engagement. These aspirations are achieved by managing international strategic partnerships; providing study abroad & exchange programming for students; offering professional development and service activities for faculty; maintaining high-quality, federally compliant international student and scholar services; and hosting programs and events to promote international awareness and an appreciation of global cultures. This infusion of internationalized educational activities extends beyond the scope of the University to support global learning, business, and economic development in Southeast Georgia.

Study Abroad and Exchange Programs

Studying abroad provides students with a trans-cultural experience that has many major benefits: discovering the culture and institutions of other lands, facilitating the development of relevant career skills, making important connections with overseas professionals, and enhancing language skills. In addition, studying abroad contributes to personal maturity, a sense of independence, self-knowledge, and self-confidence. Semester, and year-long exchange, summer, language immersion, and alternative break programs are available. All disciplines are eligible to participate, and programs are offered in more than 30 locations worldwide. For more information, visit academics.georgiasouthern.edu/international/ or email international@georgiasouthern.edu.

Intercultural Educational Programs

The OIPS plans and coordinates programs which foster international understanding and cultural exchange, both on our campuses and within our surrounding communities. Some of the programs offered are: the Global Partner Zone program, yearly symposiums on different countries, weekly International Conversation Hours, the International Club, International Education Week, the International Festival, the Global Ambassadors Program, the Cross-Cultural Friendships Program, and the International Extended Families Program. Participation in these programs and events are open to both international and U.S. students, as well as the local community.

Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE)

The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), which is located on the second floor in Cone Hall, offers Graduate Teaching Enhancement Programs that are designed to help Georgia Southern graduate Teaching Assistants (TAs) develop and refine their teaching skills. All graduate TA2s involved in face-to-face instruction must have completed training, which consists of centralized training offered by the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) or decentralized training within the academic program. Decentralized training must have prior approval from the College of Graduate Studies, CTE, and the Office of the Provost. TA2s may also be required to participate in additional in-service training within their College or Department, as determined by their program. Centralized TA2 training in CTE consists of the Orientation to Teaching portion of the program, consisting of three 3-hour seminars conducted prior to the beginning of each semester.

In addition to the basic orientation, two different university teaching certification programs are offered to interested participants. All programs are coordinated by the Center for Teaching Excellence, with administrative support from the College of Graduate Studies. All TAs are further invited to individually consult with CTE staff regarding their teaching related questions.

For more information about programs and services please contact:

Statesboro Campus:
Cone Hall, 2nd Floor
Phone: (912) 478-0049
Fax: (912) 478-0099

Armstrong Campus:
Solms Hall, Suite 211
Phone: (912) 344-3607

Liberty Campus:
Phone: (912) 478-0049 or (912) 344-3607

cte@georgiasouthern.edu
academics.georgiasouthern.edu/CTE/

Georgia Southern University Online Degrees

Center for Online Learning

Georgia Southern University offers the following online degree programs:

Graduate Programs

Graduate Endorsement Programs

Graduate Certificate Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Online Course Support Services

Center for Online Learning (COL)

The COL provides technical and pedagogical training and support for faculty who develop online courses. For more information, call (912) 478-0049 or visit the COL website at: academics.georgiasouthern.edu/col/.

Center for Academic Technology Support (CATS)

CATS provides technical problem support for online courses for students and faculty. For more information call (912) 478-2287 or visit the CATS website at: academics.georgiasouthern.edu/cats/.

Online Programs at Georgia Southern University

For more information about online programs at Georgia Southern University, please see the following website: academics.georgiasouthern.edu/online/.

Graduate Degree Program Directors/Coordinators

The Graduate Program Director (GPD) in an academic unit is a faculty member appointed by the unit administrator (Chair) to administer its graduate program(s). The GPD makes recommendations for program elements such as admission, provides approval for Programs of Study, handles student appeals, and coordinates Thesis and Dissertation committees. It is the GPD’s responsibility to coordinate the department’s program with the COGS. The GPD receives all inquiries, applications, announcements, and requests for data and information relative to the academic program(s), and communicates COGS policies and actions to program faculty and graduate students. Graduate Program Directors are expected to be knowledgeable of degree requirements, Graduate School regulations and procedures, and the general organization of the University as it affects graduate students. The specific duties of the GPDs include:

processing and evaluation of applications;
transmitting to the Office of Graduate Admissions the program’s recommendation on student applications for admission;
notifying the COGS of the student’s progress towards the degree (exams, etc.);
approving students’ Programs of Study in DegreeWorks;
maintaining unit files on prospective, present and past students;
providing department endorsement of requested exceptions to University policy;
attendance and participation in COGS Program Director meetings and functions; and
reviewing student appeals regarding academic program matters.