 "After serving in the military I chose Gainesville State College as the school to get me started in a career in early childhood education. I was able to work and go to school full-time because of the flexible hours GSC offers. The advisors always worked with me in a timely manner and took the time to listen to my concerns. Gainesville State College offered me everything I needed to be successful in my education. "
Gabe Espinoza, Teacher at Centennial Arts Academy
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Mission Statement:
It is the mission of the Gainesville State College, School of Business, Education, Health, and Wellness (BEHW) to further the well-being, economic, and social advancement of our students by providing excellent undergraduate general education and programs leading to Certificate's, Associate's and Baccalaureate degrees.
Vision:
To create an environment where individuals take ownership in creating conditions that foster a positive and engaging learning environment so that the School of Business, Education, Health and Wellness will be recognized locally, regionally, nationally and internationally as a leader in motivating students and faculty to integrate creative ideas and alternative approaches to their teaching and learning activities.
Goals:
To successfully accomplish our mission, the School of Business, Education, Health, and Wellness has the following objectives:
- To further the well-being of our students through physical development and to guide them to plan and execute a lifelong wellness program.
- To provide baccalaureate programs in Early Childhood Care Education and Early Childhood Education and to increase the number of highly qualified birth through grade five teachers in Northeast Georgia.
- To offer selected four year degree programs relevant to area employment needs and the interests of students.
- To offer cooperative Associate of Applied Science Degrees which allow for successful articulation of students to the University System from the Technical College System.
- To offer lower-division courses and/or associate degrees that prepares students to smoothly transition to four year colleges and universities.
- To maintaining a diverse and strong accredited paralegal program in producing competent paralegals to work effectively and efficiently with attorneys, clients, and the public.
- To develop curricula designed to meet the educational needs of students across geographic boundaries.
- To enhance education by supporting faculty and students to provide services to social, civic, cultural, corporate, and education organizations.