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Welcome to South Georgia State College! SGSC is accredited by the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and serves over 2,500 students from 102 Georgia counties, 22 other states, and 10 foreign countries. Its main service areaencompasses 15 counties in southern Georgia and includes campuses in Douglas and Waycross, entry programs through Georgia Southwestern State University (Americus) and Valdosta StateUniversity, and dual enrollment programs in partnership with several area high schools.

SGSC currently offers three Bachelor of Science degrees - Biological Sciences, Management, and Nursing. Associate degrees are also offered in over 20 programs of study. Known as a state college within the University System of Georgia, the potential exists for SGSC to offer additionalbaccalaureate degrees in the future.

SGSC is a great place for students to begin their academic journey. The College offers access to the core curriculum for transfer as well as the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree at the same tuition rate as an associate’s degree. When combined with the academic and student supportservices that are offered on campus, SGSC is one of the most affordable institutions in Georgia.

Students have the flexibility to live on campus in Douglas or plan their schedules around family and work by utilizing any of SGSC’s convenient locations. The Douglas Campus boasts twomodern residence halls, which provide additional student life programming and all the amenities and comforts of home. A revitalized dining hall and the Clower Student Life Center offer additional social activities. Likewise, the Student Learning Center and the James M. Dye Student Services Building provide a sense of community and fun for students utilizing the Waycross Campus. SGSC also offers over 20 clubs and organizations to provide students with a well-rounded collegiateexperience.

Intercollegiate athletics has a rich heritage in both Douglas and Waycross, drawing athletes from throughout Georgia as well as other states and countries. The athletic program includes baseball, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, women’s soccer, women’s softball, and men’s and women’s swimming. Students may also enjoy intramural sports and individual play onnumerous fields and courts on both campuses. The Douglas Campus features a nine-hole golf course and an indoor junior Olympic-size pool in its Wellness Center complex. The WaycrossCampus has its own array of recreational venues, including two lakes, a paracourse walking trail that meanders through the 150-acre campus, a gymnasium, and tennis courts.

SGSC has a $65.3 million economic impact on its region and partners with economic development officials to strengthen the quality of life in the communities it serves. Both the South Georgia State College Foundation and the James M. Dye Foundation support the College through annual awards of tuition assistance. Funding for campus priorities not covered by the State or through tuition is also provided by the Foundations to strengthen the institution’s academic and economic footprint throughout Georgia.

For more information about the many educational opportunities available at SGSC, visitwww.sgsc.edu or call (912) 260-4206 (Douglas Campus) or (912) 449-7600 (Waycross Campus).

In July 2016, Dr. Ingrid Thompson-Sellers became Interim President of South Georgia State College. Prior to her role at South Georgia State, Thompson-Sellers served as a Senior Associate Dean and professor of Business Information Systems at Georgia State University. Thompson-Sellers took on a variety of roles at Georgia Perimeter College since August 1998, including Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Business Information Systems faculty, department chair, Dean of Business, Campus Dean at Newton, Decatur, Clarkston and GPC Online. Sellers also taught at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York.

Thompson-Sellers has a bachelor’s degree in Physics, Master’s degree in Telecommunications and a doctorate in Instructional Technology from Georgia State University.

Ingrid Thompson-Sellers, Ph.D.Interim President

Ingrid Thompson-Sellers, Ph.D.Interim President

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ATHLETICS at SGSCSouth Georgia State College celebrates the accomplishments of its students during athletic play and in the classroom. The emphasis on making academics a top priority is reflected in the achievements of SGSC’s student athletes. Four SGSC athletic teams (women’s swimming, women’s cross country, women’s soccer, and softball) have been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) list of All-Academic Teams. To qualify for this recognition, each team must obtain a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. Currently, the athletic department competes intercollegiately in baseball, softball, women’s soccer, men’s basketball, swimming, and cross country. Below are some highlights from the 2015-2016 academic year.

SGSC’s men’s and women’s swim teams earned runner-up honors at the NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships in Fort Pierce, Fla., in early March. Both the men’s and women’s teams took second place. SGSC swim coach CM Jenkins received the 2016 Women’s Swimming and Diving National Coach of the Year Award.

SGSC’s men’s basketball team punched their ticket to the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) semifinals with an overtime win over South Georgia Tech. In addition to winning their quarterfinal game, the Hawks gave head coach Cory Baldwin his 200th career win in 10 seasons as a NJCAA head coach. For the second year in a row, a SGSC basketball player was named to the NJCAA All-American Team. Tyrone Sam, a 6’6” sophomore from Roswell, Ga., was a second team selection. He follows former teammate Jovante’ Spivey who was a first team selection during the 2014-2015 season.

SGSC’s finished second in the GCAA Region Tournament and advanced to play in the NJCAA Division I Baseball East Central District Tournament. The following players were selected for postseason recognition: first team All-GCAA: Cameron Coffey and Cayden Hatcher; second team All-GCAA: Mikal Flores; All-Tournament Team: Chase Hinson, Zack Rafuse, and Jacob Schmidt; Gold Glove Team: Hinson.

Spring 2016 was quite a season for the sophomore players on SGSC’s women’s softball team. The Lady Hawks entered the GCAA Tournament as the top seed and regular season champions. Members of the Lady Hawks named to the GCAA All-Region first team are Samantha Hays (pitcher), Chelsea Lyons (outfield), Whitney Oliver (pitcher), and Megan Farmer (infield). Those named to the GCAA All-Region second team are Kimberly Gentry (pitcher), Summer Lee (infield), and Halie Pearce (outfield). Farmer, Lee, and Oliver were named to the GCAA 2016 All-Tournament Team.

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Meet The StaffCM JENKINS

Head Coach7th season

Jenkins is in his 7th year at the helm of the SGSC Hawks after starting the program in 2010. Since then, he has built the team into a perennial top four NJCAA powerhouse. Both men’s and women’s teams finished second in the nation last year, after finishing third in 2014. Jenkins is also a mainstay in the Coffee County Club Summer League team which has won two State championships and several State runner-up titles. He has also assisted with the Coffee High School program that has won five region championships in the last six years.

Coach Jenkins is retired from teaching and coaching in the public school system where he coached various sports and garnered an extensive background in strength and conditioning. He and his wife Pam Jenkins have been married for 32 years. Together they have two children, Joanna (29) and Travis (27). Travis was a national finalist on SGSC’s first swim team in 2010. Jenkins also has one grandson, Alex, who was born in September of 2015.

SARAH MALEY Assistant Coach4th season

Sarah Maley is originally from Hazlehurst, GA. She is a 2012 graduate from the University of Georgia where she earned her B.S. in psychology with a minor in sociology. After graduating from UGA, she started working with Coach Jenkins as a part-time assistant for the SGSC Hawks Swim Team in 2013 and continued to do so while she obtained her master’s degree in sports management from Georgia Southern University. After earning her master’s, she came to work as a full-time assistant for the swim team where she leads the distance and individual medley swim groups. She brings 14+ years of swimming and coaching experience to the Hawks. Maley is also SGSC’s Student Activities Coordinator in Student Services.

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DUNTONCarrollton, GA

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Event Name Record Year

50 Free Carolyn Ives 24.21 2016100 Free Carolyn Ives 53.83 2014200 Free Shelby Rumker 01:59.2 2012500 Free Megan Harding 05:21.8 20141000 Free Katherine Babcock 11:30.8 20161650 Free Megan Harding 18:28.1 201450 Back Shelby Rumker 28.36 2013100 Back Shelby Rumker 59.81 2012200 Back S. Rumker/ B. Brown 02:10.5 201350 Breast Caitlyn Meece 32.58 2016100 Breast Carolyn Ives 01:10.7 2014200 Breast Caitlyn Meece 02:35.9 201550 Fly Carolyn Ives 26.84 2016100 Fly Carolyn Ives 58.77 2014200 Fly Carolyn Ives 02:11.0 2015100 IM Carolyn Ives 01:00.4 2016200 IM Kiana Ocasio-Molina 02:15.2 2016400 IM Kiana Ocasio-Molina 04:50.3 2016

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DAY DATE MEETS/TEAMS SITE TIME

Sat 10/15 Thomas University Thomasville, GA TBA Point UniversitySat 11/5 South Georgia Invitational Douglas, GA 11:00 am Lagrange, Thomas Univ., Point UniversityFri-Sat 11/18 - 11/19 Berry Rome, GA TBAThur-Sat 12/1 - 12/3 Scad Invitational Savannah, GA TBA 10 or more teamsMon-Fri 1/2 - 1/6 Training Trip Douglas, GA TBASat 1/7 South Georgia Sprint Meet Douglas, GA 1:00 pm Thomas University, Cumberlands/Point Univ.Sat 1/14 Point University West Point, GA 1:00 pm Thomas University, LifeFri-Sat 1/27 - 1/28 Brenau Gainsville, GA TBA Emmanuel, PointFri-Sat 2/10 - 2/11 South Georgia Small Douglas, GA 5:00 pm F College Championships 9:30 am S Thomas UniversityWed-Sat 3/1 - 3/4 National Jr College Meet Buffalo, NY TBA

2016 - 2017 SGSC SWIM SCHEDULE